Cheap Flights from Buffalo to Minneapolis
Cheap Flights from Buffalo to Minneapolis
Looking for cheap flights from Buffalo to Minneapolis? PointsYeah scans award availability across major airline and bank transfer programs in one place, so travelers can compare the lowest points and cash routes faster. Instead of searching each airline separately, users can see pricing from programs like Chase, Amex, Capital One, Citi, and Bilt side by side.
Award prices from Buffalo to Minneapolis vary by season, cabin, and date, but available award flights can start around 8,000–12,500 points one way, with premium cabins available at higher mileage levels. The live search above allows filtering by cabin, airline, stops, or maximum points to find the best award flights from Buffalo to Minneapolis for specific travel dates.
2026-12-18
BUF - MSP
Economy | 1 Stop
From 8,000 Pts + $5.6
2026-12-12
BUF - MSP
Economy | 1 Stop
From 9,000 Pts + $5.6
2026-12-13
BUF - MSP
Economy | 2 Stops
From 9,500 Pts + $11.2
2026-12-12
BUF - MSP
Economy | 1 Stop | 9+ left
From 10,000 Pts + $125
2026-12-13
BUF - MSP
Economy | 1 Stop | 6 left
From 10,000 Pts + $125
2026-11-07
BUF - MSP
Economy | 1 Stop | 3 left
From 12,500 Pts + $25.6
Buffalo to Minneapolis flight facts
Distance
733 mi
1,179 km in a straight line
Estimated flight time
about 2h
In the air, for the straight-line distance
Time difference
−1h
Minneapolis is 1 hour behind Buffalo.
Airports in Buffalo
BUF · Buffalo Niagara Intl
Airports in Minneapolis
MSP · Minneapolis-St Paul Intl/Wold-Chamberlain
Nearby airport alternatives
Flights Toronto - Minneapolis · Toronto is 65 mi from Buffalo
Flights Syracuse - Minneapolis · Syracuse is 133 mi from Buffalo
Flights Pittsburgh - Minneapolis · Pittsburgh is 186 mi from Buffalo
Premium cabin flights from Buffalo to Minneapolis
Premium cabin
2026-11-06
BUF - MSP
First | 1 Stop | 9+ left
From 25,000 Pts + $25.6
Premium cabin
2026-11-06
BUF - MSP
First | 1 Stop
From 26,500 Pts + $5.6
Premium cabin
2026-11-07
BUF - MSP
First | 1 Stop
From 26,500 Pts + $5.6
Premium cabin
2026-11-21
BUF - MSP
First | 1 Stop | 9+ left
From 42,600 Pts + $5.6
Premium cabin
2026-11-22
BUF - MSP
First | 1 Stop | 4 left
From 42,600 Pts + $5.6
Premium cabin
2026-11-23
BUF - MSP
First | 1 Stop | 3 left
From 42,600 Pts + $5.6
Selected hotels for your next stay
Minneapolis, MN (USA)
Emery, Autograph Collection
From Pts or $118
Minneapolis, MN (USA)
Hotel Ivy, a Luxury Collection Hotel, Minneapolis
From Pts or $218
Bloomington, MN (USA)
JW Marriott Minneapolis Mall of America
From Pts or $203
Frequently Asked Questions
The cheapest route from Buffalo to Minneapolis depends on award space, transfer bonuses, and travel dates. PointsYeah compares bank and airline programs in one place so you can find the best points and cash combinations faster.
Yes. Transferable points from Chase, Amex, Capital One, Citi, and Bilt can often be moved to airline partners for flights from Buffalo to Minneapolis.
Yes. Searching metro codes when available helps compare nearby airport combinations for flights from Buffalo to Minneapolis.
Buffalo and Minneapolis are about 733 miles (1,179 km) apart in a straight line.
Flying the 733-mile straight-line distance takes about 2h in the air, estimated from typical cruising speed. Actual travel time depends on the routing; itineraries with connections take longer.
Minneapolis is 1 hour behind Buffalo.
Departures from Buffalo: Buffalo Niagara Intl (BUF). Arrivals in Minneapolis: Minneapolis-St Paul Intl/Wold-Chamberlain (MSP).
Travelers searching this route also look at other popular routes into Minneapolis, plus the return trip when we track it. Fares and award space change daily.
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