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) - 33% of one-stop connections • Chicago O'Hare Intl (ORD) - 31% of one-stop connections • Las Vegas Harry Reid Intl (LAS) - 15% of one-stop connections • Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County (DTW) - 10% of one-stop connections

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

Yes. Flexible dates can save you up to 44% on flights from Buffalo to Santa Ana. Tuesday is the cheapest departure day at $496 round-trip on average, while Saturday is the most expensive at $876, a difference of $380. KAYAK's flexible dates feature shows options up to 3 days before and after your selected dates, making it easier to compare nearby fares.

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 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 $447 to $3,968. That means the highest observed fare was about 9x 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 $256, which is 25% 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 Denver Intl (DEN) gives the shortest average 1-stop total travel time at 7h 16m, compared with 7h 37m via Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County (DTW) and 7h 38m via Chicago O'Hare Intl (ORD).

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 averaging $58 for economy cars. Top options include: • Dollar • Thrifty • Hertz • Budget • Alamo

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

Round-trip flights from Buffalo to Santa Ana range from $441 to $637, with an average of $552 over the past 12 months. Anything below $441 counts as a good deal.

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

Round-trip flights from Buffalo to Santa Ana typically range from $441 to $637. The lowest price found in the past 5 days was $375, on Delta.

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

Based on deals KAYAK users found in the last 12 months, Tuesday is the cheapest day of the week to fly from Buffalo to Santa Ana. It’s 11% cheaper than the average day, while Saturday is the most expensive, with prices 58% higher.

What’s the cheapest month to fly from Buffalo to Santa Ana?

•September is the cheapest month to fly from Buffalo to Santa Ana at $441 round-trip. •October ($684) and April ($626) are the most expensive months. •The price difference between flying in the cheapest and most expensive months is 55% on average. This is based on KAYAK aggregated and averaged internal data over the past 12 months.

Which airline is the cheapest to fly from Buffalo to Santa Ana?

Delta ($375) and United Airlines ($388) are the cheapest airlines to fly round-trip from Buffalo to Santa Ana according to KAYAK data over the last 5 days.

What’s the most popular layover airport when flying from Buffalo to Santa Ana?

Denver Intl (DEN) is the most popular layover for the Buffalo to Santa Ana route. 33% of KAYAK users who booked 1-stop round-trips over the past 3 months connected via DEN.

What is the cheapest layover airport when flying from Buffalo to Santa Ana?

Flights via Las Vegas Harry Reid Intl (LAS) offer the most affordable fares, with an average round-trip price of $549. Based on KAYAK data over the past 3 months.

When flying from Buffalo to Santa Ana which airport offers the shortest layover?

Denver Intl (DEN) had the shortest average connection time for Buffalo to Santa Ana layovers at 4h 17m over the past 3 months.

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Recent round-trip flight deals from Buffalo to Santa Ana

Thu, Dec 3 - Tue, Dec 8

6:10 am - 10:30 amBUF Buffalo-SNA Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty

7h 20m1 stop Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

12:59 pm - 12:01 amSNA Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty-BUF Buffalo

8h 02m1 stop Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

$375Delta

Thu, Dec 3 - Tue, Dec 8

6:10 am - 10:30 amBUF Buffalo-SNA Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty

7h 20m1 stop Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

7:00 am - 12:01 amSNA Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty-BUF Buffalo

14h 01m2 stops Salt Lake City Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

$380Delta

Thu, Dec 3 - Mon, Dec 7

8:17 am - 1:01 pmBUF Buffalo-SNA Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty

7h 44m1 stop Denver Intl

11:20 am - 10:57 pmSNA Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty-BUF Buffalo

8h 37m1 stop Denver Intl

$388United Airlines

Thu, Dec 3 - Mon, Dec 7

7:00 am - 2:04 pmBUF Buffalo-SNA Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty

10h 04m1 stop Dallas/Fort Worth

11:40 am - 9:55 pmSNA Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty-BUF Buffalo

7h 15m1 stop Chicago O'Hare Intl

$396American Airlines

Thu, Dec 3 - Mon, Dec 7

8:17 am - 1:01 pmBUF Buffalo-SNA Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty

7h 44m1 stop Denver Intl

10:20 am - 11:34 pmSNA Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty-BUF Buffalo

10h 14m2 stops Chicago O'Hare Intl Newark

$406United Airlines

Fri, Jan 15 - Mon, Jan 18

6:00 am - 10:42 amBUF Buffalo-SNA Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty

7h 42m1 stop Chicago O'Hare Intl

12:10 pm - 10:24 pmSNA Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty-BUF Buffalo

7h 14m1 stop Dallas/Fort Worth

$447American Airlines

Tue, Jan 12 - Tue, Feb 9

4:35 pm - 8:50 pmBUF Buffalo-SNA Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty

7h 15m1 stop Las Vegas Harry Reid Intl

7:30 pm - 8:25 amSNA Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty-BUF Buffalo

9h 55m2 stops Las Vegas Harry Reid Intl Baltimore/Washington

$452Southwest

Mon, Jan 25 - Fri, Feb 5

12:55 pm - 7:45 pmBUF Buffalo-SNA Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty

9h 50m2 stops Baltimore/Washington Phoenix Sky Harbor Intl

7:30 am - 7:05 pmSNA Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty-BUF Buffalo

8h 35m2 stops Phoenix Sky Harbor Intl Denver Intl

$457Southwest

Thu, Nov 19 - Mon, Nov 23

12:54 pm - 4:05 pmBUF Buffalo-SNA Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty

30h 11m2 stops Orlando Dallas/Fort Worth

4:50 pm - 8:24 pmSNA Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty-BUF Buffalo

24h 34m2 stops Dallas/Fort Worth Orlando

$537Frontier

Wed, Nov 18 - Mon, Nov 23

2:00 pm - 10:46 amBUF Buffalo-SNA Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty

23h 46m2 stops Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson Denver Intl

11:42 am - 8:24 pmSNA Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty-BUF Buffalo

29h 42m2 stops Denver Intl Orlando

$559Frontier

Recent last minute flight deals from Buffalo to Santa Ana

Mon, Nov 9 - Fri, Nov 13

3:55 pm - 10:10 pmBUF Buffalo-SNA Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty

9h 15m1 stop Las Vegas Harry Reid Intl

6:45 am - 7:15 pmSNA Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty-BUF Buffalo

9h 30m1 stop Las Vegas Harry Reid Intl

$936Southwest

Mon, Nov 9 - Fri, Nov 13

7:20 am - 2:05 pmBUF Buffalo-SNA Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty

9h 45m2 stops Chicago Midway Las Vegas Harry Reid Intl

6:45 am - 4:15 pmSNA Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty-BUF Buffalo

6h 30m1 stop Phoenix Sky Harbor Intl

$941Southwest

Mon, Nov 9 - Fri, Nov 13

3:55 pm - 10:20 pmBUF Buffalo-SNA Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty

9h 25m2 stops Las Vegas Harry Reid Intl Phoenix Sky Harbor Intl

8:00 pm - 8:25 amSNA Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty-BUF Buffalo

9h 25m2 stops Phoenix Sky Harbor Intl Baltimore/Washington

$946Southwest

Sat, Nov 7 - Tue, Nov 10

7:57 am - 9:24 pmBUF Buffalo-SNA Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty

16h 27m1 stop Chicago O'Hare Intl

3:23 pm - 10:48 amSNA Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty-BUF Buffalo

16h 25m1 stop Chicago O'Hare Intl

$1,031American Airlines

Fri, Nov 6 - Wed, Nov 11

6:46 pm - 10:45 amBUF Buffalo-SNA Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty

18h 59m1 stop Chicago O'Hare Intl

3:23 pm - 10:48 amSNA Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty-BUF Buffalo

16h 25m1 stop Chicago O'Hare Intl

$1,031American Airlines

Fri, Nov 6 - Wed, Nov 11

6:46 pm - 10:45 amBUF Buffalo-SNA Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty

18h 59m1 stop Chicago O'Hare Intl

6:45 am - 9:37 pmSNA Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty-BUF Buffalo

11h 52m2 stops Phoenix Sky Harbor Intl Chicago O'Hare Intl

$1,036American Airlines

Mon, Nov 9 - Wed, Nov 11

10:30 am - 8:45 pmBUF Buffalo-SNA Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty

13h 15m2 stops Chicago O'Hare Intl San Francisco

6:45 am - 5:02 pmSNA Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty-BUF Buffalo

7h 17m1 stop Chicago O'Hare Intl

$1,078United Airlines

Thu, Nov 5 - Sun, Nov 8

5:20 pm - 10:12 pmBUF Buffalo-SNA Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty

7h 52m1 stop Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson

6:02 pm - 8:20 amSNA Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty-BUF Buffalo

11h 18m2 stops Seattle/Tacoma Intl Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

$1,078Delta

Fri, Nov 6 - Fri, Nov 13

7:23 pm - 11:12 amBUF Buffalo-SNA Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty

18h 49m1 stop New York John F Kennedy Intl

9:15 pm - 2:35 pmSNA Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty-BUF Buffalo

14h 20m1 stop New York John F Kennedy Intl

$1,083Delta

Fri, Nov 6 - Sat, Nov 14

8:50 am - 1:14 pmBUF Buffalo-SNA Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty

7h 24m1 stop Denver Intl

8:15 am - 7:04 pmSNA Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty-BUF Buffalo

7h 49m1 stop Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

$1,150United Airlines

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Price, demand and travel trends for Buffalo to Santa Ana flights

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How much is a round-trip flight from Buffalo to Santa Ana? This analysis is based on the cheapest round-trip price found on KAYAK in the last 12 months by searching for a flight from Buffalo to Santa Ana departing in december.
What's the cheapest day of the week to fly from Buffalo to Santa Ana?: Based on deals KAYAK users found in the last 12 months, Tuesday is the cheapest day of the week to fly from Buffalo to Santa Ana. It’s 11% cheaper than the average day, while Saturday is the most expensive, with prices 58% higher.
What’s the cheapest month to fly from Buffalo to Santa Ana? KAYAK internal proprietary data takes all prices for each month over the last 12 months for round-trip flights from Buffalo to Santa Ana, removes the top 0.1% to account for outliers and then takes the median of all values for each month.: •September is the cheapest month to fly from Buffalo to Santa Ana at $441 round-trip.
•October ($684) and April ($626) are the most expensive months.
•The price difference between flying in the cheapest and most expensive months is 55% on average.
This is based on KAYAK aggregated and averaged internal data over the past 12 months.

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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
How long is a flight from Buffalo to Santa Ana?
A nonstop flight from Buffalo to Santa Ana takes 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.
How much should I expect to pay for a Buffalo to Santa Ana flight?
Round-trip flights from Buffalo to Santa Ana range from $441 to $637, with an average of $552 over the past 12 months. Anything below $441 counts as a good deal.
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 $447 to $3,968. That means the highest observed fare was about 9x 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 $256, which is 25% below the typical average for this route.
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 averaging $58 for economy cars. Top options include:

• Dollar
• Thrifty
• Hertz
• Budget
• Alamo
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).
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) - 33% of one-stop connections
• Chicago O'Hare Intl (ORD) - 31% of one-stop connections
• Las Vegas Harry Reid Intl (LAS) - 15% of one-stop connections
• Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County (DTW) - 10% of one-stop connections
Can I save money by using flexible dates for flights from Buffalo to Santa Ana?
Yes. Flexible dates can save you up to 44% on flights from Buffalo to Santa Ana. Tuesday is the cheapest departure day at $496 round-trip on average, while Saturday is the most expensive at $876, a difference of $380.

KAYAK's flexible dates feature shows options up to 3 days before and after your selected dates, making it easier to compare nearby fares.
How much time can I save by choosing a different layover airport from Buffalo to Santa Ana?
Flying via Denver Intl (DEN) gives the shortest average 1-stop total travel time at 7h 16m, compared with 7h 37m via Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County (DTW) and 7h 38m via Chicago O'Hare Intl (ORD).
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 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.

If your dates are flexible, aim for a Tuesday departure and avoid flying on Saturday. On this route, Tuesday flights average $496, about $380 less than Saturday fares (43% savings) based on the last 12 months.
If you can choose when to travel, plan your Buffalo to Santa Ana trip for September. Fares historically average $441 round-trip in that month - typically $243 less than the most expensive month, which is October (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.

• voco Orange County - Airport by IHG
• Hotel Zessa Orange County Airport, a DoubleTree by Hilton
• Courtyard by Marriott Santa Ana Orange County

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