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Cheapest round-trip
$371
Typical prices: $472-$634
American Airlines
Fri 1/12Tue 1/16
BUF - SNA • 1 stop
Cheapest one-way
$156
Typical prices: $298-$478
Frontier
Sun 10/21
BUF - SNA • 2 stops
Nonstop flights
Not available
There are currently no direct flights between Buffalo and Santa Ana. You'll need to take a connecting flight to reach the destination.
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When to travel
January
Cheapest • 22% price drop
November
Most popular
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Top layover airports
Phoenix Sky Harbor Intl (PHX)
Cheapest • Avg $600 (round-trip)
Chicago O'Hare Intl (ORD)
Shortest trip • 7h 29m (one-way)
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Cheap Flights from Buffalo to Santa Ana (BUF-SNA)

 
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Recent round-trip flight deals from Buffalo to Santa Ana

Tue, Jan 12 - Sat, Jan 16
American Airlines Logo
6:50 am - 2:12 pmBUF  Buffalo-SNA Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty
10h 22m1 stop Dallas/Fort Worth
American Airlines Logo
10:45 am - 10:52 pmSNA  Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty-BUF Buffalo
9h 07m1 stop Dallas/Fort Worth
$371American Airlines
Wed, Oct 7 - Sat, Oct 24
Delta Logo
6:15 am - 10:22 amBUF  Buffalo-SNA Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty
7h 07m1 stop Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County
Delta Logo
12:30 pm - 11:59 pmSNA  Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty-BUF Buffalo
8h 29m1 stop New York John F Kennedy Intl
$371Delta
Wed, Oct 7 - Tue, Oct 27
Delta Logo
6:15 am - 10:22 amBUF  Buffalo-SNA Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty
7h 07m1 stop Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County
Delta Logo
11:32 am - 11:59 pmSNA  Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty-BUF Buffalo
9h 27m1 stop Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson
$371Delta
Tue, Jan 12 - Sat, Jan 16
United Airlines Logo
10:20 am - 5:31 pmBUF  Buffalo-SNA Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty
10h 11m2 stops Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl Denver Intl
United Airlines Logo
10:25 am - 8:52 pmSNA  Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty-BUF Buffalo
7h 27m1 stop Chicago O'Hare Intl
$376United Airlines
Tue, Jan 12 - Sat, Jan 16
American Airlines Logo
6:50 am - 2:12 pmBUF  Buffalo-SNA Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty
10h 22m1 stop Dallas/Fort Worth
American Airlines Logo
9:17 am - 10:43 pmSNA  Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty-BUF Buffalo
10h 26m2 stops Dallas/Fort Worth New York LaGuardia
$376American Airlines
Wed, Jan 13 - Fri, Jan 15
United Airlines Logo
6:30 am - 11:54 amBUF  Buffalo-SNA Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty
8h 24m1 stop Chicago O'Hare Intl
United Airlines Logo
1:20 pm - 10:54 pmSNA  Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty-BUF Buffalo
6h 34m1 stop Denver Intl
$424United Airlines
Sun, Oct 25 - Wed, Oct 28
Southwest Logo
6:40 am - 11:25 amBUF  Buffalo-SNA Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty
7h 45m1 stop Las Vegas Harry Reid Intl
Southwest Logo
8:20 pm - 2:10 pmSNA  Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty-BUF Buffalo
14h 50m2 stops Phoenix Sky Harbor Intl Baltimore/Washington
$490Southwest
Sun, Oct 25 - Wed, Oct 28
Southwest Logo
5:50 am - 1:00 pmBUF  Buffalo-SNA Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty
10h 10m2 stops Baltimore/Washington Denver Intl
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8:20 pm - 2:10 pmSNA  Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty-BUF Buffalo
14h 50m2 stops Phoenix Sky Harbor Intl Baltimore/Washington
$506Southwest
Mon, Jan 4 - Fri, Jan 8
Alaska Airlines Logo
11:10 am - 10:30 pmBUF  Buffalo-SNA Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty
14h 20m2 stops Chicago O'Hare Intl Portland
Alaska Airlines Logo
8:06 am - 11:18 pmSNA  Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty-BUF Buffalo
12h 12m2 stops Seattle/Tacoma Intl Chicago O'Hare Intl
$738Alaska Airlines
Fri, Oct 2 - Sat, Oct 17
Alaska Airlines Logo
12:09 pm - 10:10 pmBUF  Buffalo-SNA Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty
13h 01m2 stops Chicago O'Hare Intl Portland
Alaska Airlines Logo
6:47 am - 11:59 pmSNA  Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty-BUF Buffalo
14h 12m2 stops Seattle/Tacoma Intl Chicago O'Hare Intl
$748Alaska Airlines
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Price, demand and travel trends for Buffalo to Santa Ana flights

Use KAYAK data on prices, travel dates, airlines and seasonal trends to compare options and book flights from Buffalo to Santa Ana with more confidence.

How much is a round-trip flight from Buffalo to Santa Ana?

Round-trip flights from Buffalo to Santa Ana start at $371. Prices are below average for this route right now, with typical round-trip fares ranging from $472 to $634. The lowest price found in the past 5 days was $371 on American Airlines.

What's the cheapest day of the week to fly from Buffalo to Santa Ana?

Saturday is the cheapest day of the week to fly from Buffalo to Santa Ana, it is 23% cheaper than the average day. Sunday is the most expensive day with flight prices 41% higher than average. Based on deals found by KAYAK users in the last 12 months.

What is the cheapest month to fly from Buffalo to Santa Ana?

•January and February are the cheapest months to fly from Buffalo to Santa Ana at $446 round-trip.
•September ($656) and November ($634) are the most expensive months.
•The price difference between flying in the cheapest and most expensive months is 47% on average.
This is based on KAYAK aggregated and averaged internal data over the past 12 months.

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Key details for Buffalo to Santa Ana flights

Low season

February

Cheapest flight

$156
Best time to beat the crowds with an average 22% drop in price.
Most popular time to fly with an average 11% increase in price.
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When to book flights from Buffalo to Santa Ana

Are your dates flexible? Find out the best times to travel from Buffalo to Santa Ana based on our flight data from the last year. Discover the cheapest month and even day to fly.
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Your Buffalo to Santa Ana flight questions, answered

Find helpful route details based on KAYAK data, including flight times, airports, airlines and booking questions.

  • Which airports can I use when flying from Buffalo to Santa Ana?

    Flights from Buffalo to Santa Ana usually depart from Buffalo (BUF) and arrive at Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty (SNA).

  • What cabin classes can I book on flights from Buffalo to Santa Ana?

    Two cabin classes are available on flights from Buffalo to Santa Ana:

    • Economy Class
    • First Class

  • Which airports do connecting flights from Buffalo to Santa Ana pass through?

    One-stop flights from Buffalo to Santa Ana most commonly connect through:

    • Denver Intl (DEN) - 30% of one-stop connections
    • Chicago O'Hare Intl (ORD) - 28% of one-stop connections
    • Las Vegas Harry Reid Intl (LAS) - 20% of one-stop connections
    • Dallas/Fort Worth (DFW) - 8% of one-stop connections

    Denver Intl (DEN) handles the largest share of one-stop connections on this route.

  • Can I save money by using flexible dates for flights from Buffalo to Santa Ana?

    On the Buffalo to Santa Ana route, being flexible with your departure day can save you up to 45%. Saturday is the cheapest day at $446 round-trip on average, while Sunday is the most expensive at $807: a $361 difference. Cheaper weekend fares like these are typical of routes dominated by weekday business travel.

  • What popular places can I visit in Santa Ana?

    Some of the most popular sights in Santa Ana are Embassy Suites by Hilton Santa Ana Orange County Airport, Santa Ana Zoo and Old Orange County Courthouse. These are among the most viewed places in Santa Ana on KAYAK.

  • How long is a flight from Buffalo to Santa Ana?

    A nonstop flight from Buffalo to Santa Ana takes 0h 00m, covering 2,193 miles.

  • Do I need a passport to fly from Buffalo to Santa Ana?

    No, a passport is not required for this domestic route, but you will need a real ID-compliant driver's license, a state ID, or another TSA-accepted form of identification.

  • Have flight prices from Buffalo to Santa Ana changed much recently?

    Yes. Based on fares seen in the past 5 days, round-trip prices on this route showed a wide range, from about $371 to $2,071. That means the highest observed fare was about 6x higher than the lowest one.

  • How are flight prices from Buffalo to Santa Ana looking right now?

    One-way fares from Buffalo to Santa Ana are currently lower than usual. Average one-way flight prices are about $229, which is 39% below the typical average for this route.

  • How much time can I save by choosing a different layover airport from Buffalo to Santa Ana?

    Flying via Phoenix Sky Harbor Intl (PHX) gives the shortest average 1-stop total travel time at 6h 49m, compared with 7h 29m via Chicago O'Hare Intl (ORD) and 7h 30m via Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County (DTW).

  • What is the time difference between Buffalo and Santa Ana?

    Santa Ana is 3 hours behind Buffalo (Pacific Time vs Eastern Time). Plan for the time shift when scheduling connections or first-day activities.

  • What car rental options are available at Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty Airport (SNA)?

    Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty Airport (SNA) hosts 5 major car rental companies, with daily rates starting from around $19 for economy cars. Top options include:
    • Thrifty
    • Dollar
    • Budget
    • Alamo
    • GREEN MOTION

  • How much should I expect to pay for a Buffalo to Santa Ana flight?

    Round-trip flights from Buffalo to Santa Ana range from $472 to $634, with an average of $572 over the past 12 months. Anything below $472 counts as a good deal.

Your guide to booking Buffalo to Santa Ana flights

Get tips on when to book, when to fly and what to know before your trip.
  • If your dates can be flexible, aim for a Saturday departure instead of Sunday. On this route, Saturday flights average $446 - about $361 less than Sunday (45% savings) based on the last 12 months.
  • If you can choose when to travel, plan your Buffalo to Santa Ana trip for January. Fares historically average $446 round-trip in that month - typically $210 less than the most expensive month, which is September (based on the last 12 months).
  • If you're arriving late at night and need somewhere to stay, check out these hotels close to Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty Airport.
    - Courtyard by Marriott Santa Ana Orange County
    - Hotel Zessa Orange County Airport, a DoubleTree by Hilton
    - voco Orange County - Airport by IHG

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