Flights Buffalo → Minneapolis
As of October 2026, economy flights from Buffalo to Minneapolis have a typical range USD 216–1244, median USD 428. Full range across all 133 offers: USD 153–2100. We found 30% of 133 offers from budget carriers (around USD 355) and 70% from full-service carriers (around USD 450).
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Best offers by airline: Buffalo → Minneapolis
Based on 133 offers · October 2026. Prices and availability change — run a live search to confirm.
Bag & seat fees: Buffalo → Minneapolis
Add-on pricing from the cheapest available offer per airline · October 2026 · USD
| Airline | Carry-on | Checked bag | Seat selection |
|---|---|---|---|
| American Airlines | Included | USD 35 | — |
| United | Included | USD 35 | — |
| United | — | USD 50 | — |
| Southwest Airlines | Included | Included | — |
| Southwest | — | USD 45 | — |
| Frontier | — | — | — |
| Delta | Included | USD 35 | — |
Fees are estimates from the prices we checked and may not reflect your specific itinerary, booking class, or payment method. Run a live search for exact pricing.
How much do flights from Buffalo to Minneapolis cost?
Based on 133 offers · October 2026
Buffalo to Minneapolis flights ranged from USD 153 to USD 2100 across 133 offers analyzed in October 2026. Two fare clusters detected: budget fares around 251 and premium fares around 1224 The chart below shows how prices distributed across all 133 offers.
These 133 offers (October 2026) span multiple departure dates and booking windows — your travel dates may fall anywhere in this distribution. Only a live search shows where your specific trip lands.
50% of offers priced between USD 270 and USD 730
What hidden fees do Buffalo to Minneapolis flights charge?
Ancillary fees — bags, seat selection, and payment surcharges — can add 10–25% to the base fare on Buffalo to Minneapolis routes. The breakdown below is based on 133 offers analyzed in October 2026.
| Carrier | Avg fee (USD) | % of base fare |
|---|---|---|
| AA | 45 | 9% |
| UA | 45 | 8% |
| United | 50 | 24% |
| WN | 0 | 0% |
| Southwest | 37 | 14% |
| F9 | 10 | 3% |
| DL | 33 | 3% |
United: base ~USD 166 + fees USD 50 = ~USD 216 total. Frontier Airlines: base ~USD 330 + fees USD 10 = ~USD 340 total.
United's USD 50 ancillary fees narrow the gap with Frontier Airlines's lower-fee model — the USD 164 base difference shrinks to USD 124 after fees. Always compare total cost, not just the advertised base fare.
Estimates based on median total minus average ancillary fee. Actual base fares vary by itinerary.Fee levels vary significantly across carriers on this route — some carriers charge 50%+ above the base fare in ancillary fees.
Run your search to see itemized fees for your itineraryWhich airline is cheapest from Buffalo to Minneapolis?
7 airlines flew Buffalo to Minneapolis in this dataset. The route shows a clear split between low-cost and full-service carriers. Knowing the airline isn't enough — the typical fare range below shows how far prices swing on each one. Median and range include all fees we recorded.
Even on the cheapest airline (United), fares ranged USD 187–216 in this snapshot. Your exact price depends on your dates and how far ahead you book — run a live search to see your number →
| Airline | Offers | Typical range (USD) | Median (USD) | Fees (USD) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
 United | 11 | 187–216 | 216 | 50 (23%) |
 Southwest | 2 | 256–268 | 262 | 37 (14%) |
 Frontier Airlines | 4 | 318–364 | 340 | 10 (3%) |
 Southwest Airlines | 23 | 254–360 | 355 | 0 (0%) |
 American Airlines | 23 | 153–715 | 450 | 45 (10%) |
 United Airlines | 32 | 178–866 | 489 | 45 (9%) |
 Delta Air Lines | 38 | 423–1635 | 854 | 33 (4%) |
Where do the best Buffalo → Minneapolis prices come from?
We checked direct airlines, travel agencies, and meta-search for this route. On this route the lowest median came from travel agency sources, but the cheapest channel shifts by route and date — which is exactly why a live search across all of them wins.
We compare every airline and the major booking sites but never disclose which — that's our edge. Prices are the ones we observed and aren't official data from any platform. Run a live search and we bring you the cheapest, wherever it is.
Key facts: Buffalo to Minneapolis flights
- Full-service carriers on Buffalo–Minneapolis cost 1.6x more than budget airlines (USD 502 vs USD 319 median; overall median USD 428).
- United charges 5.0x more in ancillary fees than F9 — USD 50 vs USD 10 avg per booking.
- The same route priced USD 593 apart depending on where it was booked — the lowest median was USD 216. We search every airline and the major booking sites at once so you always see that lowest price.
Frequently asked questions
- How much does a flight from Buffalo to Minneapolis cost?
- Based on 133 offers analyzed, Buffalo to Minneapolis flights range from USD 153 to USD 2100, with a median price of USD 428. Search for your specific dates →
- What hidden fees should I expect on Buffalo to Minneapolis flights?
- On average, ancillary fees (bags, seat selection) add USD 33 to the base fare on Buffalo to Minneapolis flights. See itemized fees for your itinerary →
- Which airline is cheapest on Buffalo to Minneapolis including all fees?
- United has the lowest median fare on Buffalo to Minneapolis at USD 216 (median across 11 offers in our snapshot). Check which airline wins on your dates →
- Which booking site has the cheapest Buffalo–Minneapolis flights?
- It depends on your dates — no single site is always cheapest. We search every airline and the major booking sites at once (travel agencies and meta-search included) and surface whichever is lowest; the best median in this snapshot was USD 216. Run a live search and we'll find the cheapest for you →
- Why do prices vary so much on Buffalo to Minneapolis routes?
- Buffalo to Minneapolis has 7 airlines competing, creating a price range from USD 153 to USD 2100 across 133 offers. There are two distinct fare clusters on this route: budget options and premium fares. Find where your trip lands in the distribution →
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