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

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769 mi airlines charter/private ~1/wk
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Connecting Flight Schedule 20 1-stop flights Verified 6d ago
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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 40m EJAWN → WN Chicago (MDW) to Buffalo flights
DTW Detroit 3h 52m AFDLKE → AAAFDL Detroit (DTW) to Buffalo flights
MSP Minneapolis 4h 1m AFAMDL → AFDL Minneapolis (MSP) to Buffalo flights
ORD Chicago 4h 14m AAACAS → AAACAS Chicago (ORD) to Buffalo flights
BNA Nashville 4h 28m G4 → WN Nashville (BNA) to Buffalo flights
PHL Philadelphia 4h 53m AAG4QR → AAQR Philadelphia (PHL) to Buffalo flights
LGA New York 5h 8m AADL → AADL New York (LGA) to Buffalo flights
ATL Atlanta 5h 11m AFAMDL → AMDLF9 Atlanta (ATL) to Buffalo flights
CLT Charlotte 5h 36m AA → AA Charlotte (CLT) to Buffalo flights
DEN Denver 5h 56m ACF9UA → UAWN Denver (DEN) to Buffalo flights
✦ 1-STOP More options, longer trips
✧ 2-STOP Loading... Reach the hardest destinations
Des Moines to Buffalo
Flown by charter / private operators — no scheduled airline service.
769 mi 1h 30m nonstop +1h ahead

DSM–BUF has no scheduled airline service; it is flown by charter / private operators. 1-stop connecting options are also available.

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Connections

Connection Landscape

1-stop and 2-stop options for DSM to BUF.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
20
Hubs
~3h
Fastest
~26h
Longest
MDW ~3h 40m DTW ~3h 52m MSP ~4h 1m ORD ~4h 14m BNA ~4h 28m
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
559
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
DSM → BUF
79%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Departing
79%
Arriving
50%
Return
BUF → DSM
73%
Moderate delays possible. Allow buffer time.
Departing
73%
Arriving
82%
OTP = percentage of flights arriving within 15 min of schedule. Based on airport-level delay snapshots. DSM delays → BUF delays →
Alternatives

Other ways to reach Buffalo from Des Moines

Nearby airports with service to Buffalo Niagara International Airport.
Metric DSM→BUF OMA→BUF
Distance from DSM – 117 mi
Nonstop airlines – 2
Weekly flights ~1 –
Flight time 1h 30m 2h 5m
Departure OTP 79% –
Omaha (OMA) to Buffalo flights
Airports within 200 miles of DSM with service to Buffalo Niagara International Airport.
Know before you go

Travel Essentials

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

When it's 6:00 PM in Des Moines, it's 7:00 PM in Buffalo.
Distance & Flight Time
769 mi / 1,237 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 1h 30m gate to gate.
Facts

DSM–BUF Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Des Moines to Buffalo route.
Route details
Distance769 mi / 1,237 km
Flight time1h 30m
Time difference+1 hour
Airlines (nonstop)Charter / private
Weekly flights~1 out
1-stop connectionsAvailable
Origin: DSM
Full nameDes Moines International Airport
IATA / ICAODSM / KDSM
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
Passengers/yr3.1M
Elevation958 ft / 292 m
Destination: BUF
Full nameBuffalo Niagara International Airport
IATA / ICAOBUF / KBUF
TimezoneAmerica/New_York
Passengers/yr5.0M
Elevation728 ft / 222 m
FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about DSM to BUF flights.
Nonstop flights from Des Moines International Airport to Buffalo Niagara International Airport take about 1h 30m gate to gate. The route covers 769 miles.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available, ranked by layover time. Common connecting points include Chicago Midway, Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County and Minneapolis–Saint Paul.
On a single ticket, yes. Your bags are checked through to BUF 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.
Buffalo is 1 hour ahead of Des Moines.
Nearby alternatives include OMA. See the Alternatives section for a full comparison.
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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.

Flights from DSM to BUF

Des Moines International Airport (DSM) and Buffalo Niagara International Airport (BUF) are connected through multiple connecting hub airports.

DSM to BUF Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from DSM to BUF is about 1 hours 30 minutes gate to gate. The route covers a distance of 769 miles (1,237 km).

Connecting Options and Alternatives

1-stop connecting options are also available, commonly via Chicago Midway, Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County and Minneapolis–Saint Paul. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Omaha (OMA).