Buffalo to Des Moines (BUF–DSM) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

BUF Airport Page →
airlines charter/private
On-time Some delays Frequent delays
Connecting Flight Schedule 19 1-stop flights
No nonstop service between BUF and DSM. Nearest airports to BUF with scheduled service: Niagara Falls International Airport (IAG, 16 mi) · Niagara District Airport (YCM, 28 mi) · Frederick Douglass Greater Rochester International Airport (ROC, 55 mi)
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✈ Nonstop

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No scheduled airline flights on this route — it's flown by charter / private operators (). No nonstop flights on this route. connecting options below.

✦ 1-Stop connections via 10 hubs
MDW Chicago 3h 55m WN → WN Chicago (MDW) to Des Moines flights
DTW Detroit 3h 58m AAAFAM → AMDLKE Detroit (DTW) to Des Moines flights
ORD Chicago 4h 22m 5XAAAC → AAACAS Chicago (ORD) to Des Moines flights
DCA Washington 4h 57m AAAS → AA Washington (DCA) to Des Moines flights
PHL Philadelphia 5h 10m AAASBA → AAG4QR Philadelphia (PHL) to Des Moines flights
ATL Atlanta 5h 39m AFAMDL → AMDLKE Atlanta (ATL) to Des Moines flights
CLT Charlotte 5h 52m AA → AA Charlotte (CLT) to Des Moines flights
DEN Denver 5h 59m EJAUAWN → F9UAWN Denver (DEN) to Des Moines flights
BOS Boston 6h 3m AAB6DL → G4 Boston (BOS) to Des Moines flights
LGA New York 6h 8m AADL → AADL New York (LGA) to Des Moines flights
✦ 1-STOP More options, longer trips
✧ 2-STOP Loading... Reach the hardest destinations
Buffalo to Des Moines
Connecting service available through multiple hubs.
-1h behind

While no nonstop service exists between BUF and DSM, 1-stop connecting options are available.

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Connections

Connection Landscape

1-stop and 2-stop options for BUF to DSM.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
19
Hubs
~3h
Fastest
~19h
Longest
MDW ~3h 55m DTW ~3h 58m ORD ~4h 22m DCA ~4h 57m PHL ~5h 10m
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
567
Candidates
Two-stop connections loaded in the connections tab above.
Connections computed from published schedules with minimum connection time verification. Use the interactive explorer above the fold to filter by airline, tier, and layover time.
Reliability

On-Time Performance

What to expect at each end of your journey.
Outbound
BUF → DSM
70%
Moderate delays possible. Allow buffer time.
Departing
70%
Arriving
72%
Return
DSM → BUF
88%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Departing
88%
Arriving
86%
OTP = percentage of flights arriving within 15 min of schedule. Based on airport-level delay snapshots. BUF delays → DSM delays →
Alternatives

Other ways to reach Des Moines from Buffalo

Nearby airports with service to Des Moines International Airport.
Metric BUF→DSM IAG→DSM YYZ→DSM
Distance from BUF – 16 mi 68 mi
Nonstop airlines – 1 3
Weekly flights – 1 1
Departure OTP 70% – –
Niagara Falls (IAG) to Des Moines flights · Toronto (YYZ) to Des Moines flights
Airports within 200 miles of BUF with service to Des Moines International Airport.
Know before you go

Travel Essentials

Practical planning for this route.
Time Difference
-1h
Des Moines is 1 hour behind Buffalo.
BUF: EDT · DSM: CDT

When it's 6:00 PM in Buffalo, it's 5:00 PM in Des Moines.
Facts

BUF–DSM Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Buffalo to Des Moines route.
Route details
Time difference-1 hour
Airlines (nonstop)0
1-stop connectionsAvailable
Origin: BUF
Full nameBuffalo Niagara International Airport
IATA / ICAOBUF / KBUF
TimezoneAmerica/New_York
Passengers/yr5.0M
Elevation728 ft / 222 m
Destination: DSM
Full nameDes Moines International Airport
IATA / ICAODSM / KDSM
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
Passengers/yr3.1M
Elevation958 ft / 292 m
FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about BUF to DSM flights.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available, ranked by layover time. Common connecting points include Chicago Midway, Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County and Chicago O'Hare.
On a single ticket, yes. Your bags are checked through to DSM and move between planes without you. On two separate tickets you collect your bags at the connecting airport and recheck them, so build in extra layover time.
Des Moines is 1 hour behind Buffalo.
Yes, return flights from DSM to BUF are available. Use the direction toggle at the top to view the return schedule.
Nearby alternatives include IAG and YYZ. See the Alternatives section for a full comparison.
Click the 'Search Flights' button to check availability and prices on Google Flights. You can also compare airlines and schedules on this page to find the best option.
See the On-Time Performance section for the latest delay data at both airports. This shows departure and arrival reliability to help you plan.
Route data is updated regularly from official airline schedules. On-time performance data comes from recent airport delay snapshots.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

1-stop connecting options are also available, commonly via Chicago Midway, Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County and Chicago O'Hare. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Niagara Falls (IAG) and Toronto (YYZ).