Travelling from Buffalo Niagara International Airport (BUF) to Des Moines International Airport (DSM): what you need to know
Arriving two hours before an international flight and one hour ahead of a domestic departure are golden rules for hassle-free flying. Make sure you're at the airport on time to board your BUF to DSM flight.
During popular months like August, it's a good idea to get to the airport well in advance. Arrive two hours before a domestic departure and four hours ahead of international flights whenever you're flying during a high season in general.
Think about adding a stopover when booking your ticket from Buffalo Niagara International Airport to Des Moines International Airport. Just uncheck 'Direct flights only' to break up your trip, or maybe even explore a new city along the way. Here are some options between BUF and DSM:
Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport
O'Hare International Airport
Nashville International Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Buffalo Niagara International Airport (BUF) to Des Moines International Airport (DSM)
$301 is currently the lowest price for a one-way Buffalo Niagara International Airport to Des Moines International Airport flight. A return flight starts at $378. These prices may change depending on availability.
It's usually best to book in advance if you want to get cheap tickets from BUF to DSM. That's because flight prices are based on demand, which tends to increase closer to departure.
If you can be flexible with your travel plans, use the 'Whole month' search function. It'll show you the lowest price across every month when looking for your flight from Buffalo Niagara International Airport to Des Moines International Airport.
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Pick your ideal arrival and departure times, airlines and number of stops with the filters. Or sort your results by 'Cheapest' to find the best deals on flights from Buffalo Niagara International Airport to Des Moines International Airport.
Handy information about Buffalo Niagara International Airport (BUF)
The address for BUF is Genesee Street.
Of all flights leaving Buffalo Niagara International Airport, 75.46% land on schedule at their destination.
Buffalo Niagara International Airport is around 18 kilometres from central Buffalo. If you're catching a cab, ride-sharing or driving from the centre, it'll take 20 minutes or so to get there, depending on the traffic.
The trip on public transport usually takes 1 hour 15 minutes.
Get your travels off to a relaxed start by staying near BUF. Whether you're boarding an early flight from Buffalo Niagara International Airport to Des Moines International Airport or want to avoid feeling rushed, these hotels are ideal:
Arriving at Des Moines International Airport (DSM)
The last thing you want is a long trip to your hotel if you're landing late on a Buffalo Niagara International Airport to Des Moines International Airport flight. Stay at one of these accommodation options near DSM instead:
Grab a Des Moines International Airport rental car and discover Des Moines and beyond with your own set of wheels. Hertz, Enterprise and Alamo are popular outlets to choose from here.
To lock in the best rate, reserve your vehicle from Des Moines International Airport several weeks in advance. Rates typically rise closer to your day of departure.
Getting from Des Moines International Airport (DSM) to central Des Moines
You'll find DSM at 5800 Fleur Drive, Suite 201.
From Des Moines International Airport, Des Moines is approximately 10 kilometres away. It takes around 15 minutes to drive to the centre.
If you're travelling by public transport, expect a journey of about 45 minutes.
When to fly to Des Moines International Airport (DSM)
July is the busiest month for flights from Buffalo Niagara International Airport to Des Moines International Airport. To skip the crowds, visit Des Moines in April.
The warmest month in Des Moines is July, with the temperature ranging between 15ºC (59ºF) and 31ºC (88ºF). Lock in your flights from Buffalo Niagara International Airport to Des Moines International Airport in this month if this is the kind of weather you like.
For cooler conditions, look for a cheap ticket from BUF to DSM in January. Temperatures average between -13ºC (9ºF) and 2ºC (36ºF) then.
Explore more of United States
Des Moines is always a good idea, but there are so many other parts of United States just waiting to be explored. About 499 kilometres east of Des Moines, a visit to Chicago will keep you on the move. Start with attractions like Millennium Park, Art Institute of Chicago and LandShark Beer Garden at Navy Pier.
If you're eager to discover another well-known destination in United States, head for Milwaukee, roughly 499 kilometres east of Des Moines. Miller Park, Pabst Mansion and Milwaukee Public Museum are the start of reasons to visit.
