SNA - BUF

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Cheapest round-trip
$375
Typical prices: $336-$423
Delta
Tue 9/22Sat 9/26
SNA - BUF • 1 stop
Cheapest one-way
$142
Typical prices: $224-$434
Frontier
Sat 8/29
SNA - BUF • 2 stops
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Cheapest • from $375 (round-trip)
Best reviews • 8.0 score
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There are currently no direct flights between Santa Ana and Buffalo. You'll need at least 1 connection.
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Cheapest • Avg $482 (round-trip)
Shortest trip • 7h 17m (one-way)
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Cheapest • 100% price drop
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Cheap Flights from Santa Ana to Buffalo (SNA-BUF)

 
Here are some of the best deals found on KAYAK recently from the most popular airlines for round-trip flights from Santa Ana to Buffalo that are departing in the next months. While these flights were available on KAYAK in the last 72 hours, prices and availability are subject to change and deals may expire.
Discover the best prices for you by selecting your travel dates on KAYAK.

Recent round-trip flight deals from Santa Ana to Buffalo

Tue, Sep 22 - Sat, Sep 26
Delta Logo
12:30 pm - 11:53 pm
SNA
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BUF
8h 23m
1 stop
Delta Logo
5:15 pm - 10:29 pm
BUF
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SNA
8h 14m
1 stop
$375Delta
Wed, Sep 9 - Wed, Sep 16
Delta Logo
11:38 am - 11:52 pm
SNA
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BUF
9h 14m
1 stop
Delta Logo
6:20 am - 10:26 am
BUF
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SNA
7h 06m
1 stop
$375Delta
Wed, Sep 9 - Wed, Sep 16
United Airlines Logo
1:08 pm - 10:37 pm
SNA
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BUF
6h 29m
1 stop
United Airlines Logo
5:58 pm - 10:25 pm
BUF
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SNA
7h 27m
1 stop
$375United Airlines
Mon, Sep 21 - Sat, Sep 26
Delta Logo
9:15 pm - 10:26 am
SNA
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BUF
10h 11m
1 stop
Delta Logo
5:15 pm - 10:29 pm
BUF
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SNA
8h 14m
1 stop
$375Delta
Wed, Sep 9 - Wed, Sep 16
Southwest Logo
7:30 am - 9:10 pm
SNA
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BUF
10h 40m
2 stops
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3:55 pm - 8:55 pm
BUF
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SNA
8h 00m
1 stop
$380Southwest
Sat, Aug 29 - Sat, Sep 5
Southwest Logo
7:10 am - 9:05 pm
SNA
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BUF
10h 55m
2 stops
Southwest Logo
6:45 am - 2:10 pm
BUF
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SNA
10h 25m
2 stops
$385Southwest
Wed, Sep 9 - Wed, Sep 16
Southwest Logo
7:30 am - 9:10 pm
SNA
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BUF
10h 40m
2 stops
Southwest Logo
12:35 pm - 6:35 pm
BUF
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SNA
9h 00m
2 stops
$385Southwest
Wed, Sep 9 - Sat, Sep 19
American Airlines Logo
6:45 am - 10:10 pm
SNA
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BUF
12h 25m
2 stops
American Airlines Logo
7:59 am - 3:45 pm
BUF
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SNA
10h 46m
2 stops
$386American Airlines
Thu, Aug 20 - Mon, Aug 24
American Airlines Logo
9:45 am - 9:55 pm
SNA
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BUF
9h 10m
2 stops
American Airlines Logo
7:00 am - 1:30 pm
BUF
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SNA
9h 30m
1 stop
$401American Airlines
Thu, Aug 20 - Mon, Aug 24
American Airlines Logo
9:45 am - 9:55 pm
SNA
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BUF
9h 10m
2 stops
American Airlines Logo
6:14 am - 1:30 pm
BUF
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SNA
10h 16m
2 stops
$406American Airlines
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KAYAK's insights & trends for Santa Ana to Buffalo flights

Get data-powered insights and trends into flights from Santa Ana to Buffalo to help you find the cheapest flights, the best time to fly and much more.

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

This analysis is based on the cheapest round-trip price found on KAYAK in the last 12 months by searching for a flight from Santa Ana, California to Buffalo departing in September.

Flight prices are below average for this route right now.

Flights to Buffalo from Santa Ana, California usually cost between $389 and $693 in September.
The lowest price found in the past 5 days was $375 on United Airlines (Sep 9-Sep 19).

What is the cheapest month to fly from John Wayne (Santa Ana) to Buffalo?

To calculate monthly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each month over the last year for round-trip flights from Santa Ana to Buffalo, removes the top 0.1% to account for outliers, and then takes the median of all values for each month.

The cheapest month for flights from John Wayne (Santa Ana) to Buffalo is February, where tickets cost $0 (return) on average. On the other hand, the most expensive months are April and March, where the average cost of round-trip tickets is $1,109 and $962 respectively.

Good to know

Low season

September

Cheapest flight

$142
Best time to beat the crowds with an average 37% drop in price.
Most popular time to fly and prices are also 31% lower on average.
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When to book flights from Santa Ana to Buffalo

Are your dates flexible? Find out the best times to travel from Santa Ana to Buffalo based on our flight data from the last year. Discover the cheapest month and even day to fly.
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FAQs for booking flights from John Wayne (Santa Ana) to Buffalo

  • What is the cheapest flight from John Wayne (Santa Ana) to Buffalo?

    In the last 5 days, the lowest price for a flight from John Wayne (Santa Ana) to Buffalo was $142 for a one-way ticket and $375 for a round-trip.

  • Do I need a passport to fly between John Wayne (Santa Ana) and Buffalo?

    Even though you are not required to have a passport, keep in mind that an official ID is needed to board the airplane.

  • Which aircraft models fly most regularly from John Wayne (Santa Ana) to Buffalo?

    We unfortunately don’t have that data for this specific route.

  • Which airline alliances offer flights from John Wayne (Santa Ana) to Buffalo?

    oneworld is the only airline alliance operating flights between John Wayne (Santa Ana) and Buffalo.

  • Which is the best airline for flights from John Wayne (Santa Ana) to Buffalo, Southwest or American Airlines?

    The two airlines most popular with KAYAK users for flights from John Wayne (Santa Ana) to Buffalo are Southwest and American Airlines. With an average price for the route of $617 and an overall rating of 8.0, Southwest is the most popular choice. American Airlines is also a great choice for the route, with an average price of $552 and an overall rating of 7.1.

  • How does KAYAK find such low prices on flights from John Wayne (Santa Ana) to Buffalo?

    KAYAK is a travel search engine. That means we look across the web to find the best prices we can find for our users. With over 2 billion flight queries processed yearly, we are able to display a variety of prices and options on flights from John Wayne (Santa Ana) to Buffalo.

  • How does KAYAK's flight Price Forecast tool help me choose the right time to buy my flight ticket from John Wayne (Santa Ana) to Buffalo?

    KAYAK’s flight Price Forecast tool uses historical data to determine whether the price for a flight to Buffalo from John Wayne (Santa Ana) is likely to change within 7 days, so travelers know whether to wait or book now.

  • What is the Hacker Fare option on flights from John Wayne (Santa Ana) to Buffalo?

    Hacker Fares allow you to combine one-way tickets in order to save you money over a traditional round-trip ticket. You could then fly to Buffalo with an airline and back to John Wayne (Santa Ana) with another airline. Booking your flights between John Wayne (Santa Ana) and BUF can sometimes prove cheaper using this method.

  • What is KAYAK's "flexible dates" feature and why should I care when looking for a flight from John Wayne (Santa Ana) to Buffalo?

    Sometimes travel dates aren't set in stone. If your preferred travel dates have some wiggle room, flexible dates will show you all the options when flying to Buffalo from John Wayne (Santa Ana) up to 3 days before/after your preferred dates. You can then pick the flights that suit you best.

Reviews of the top airlines flying from Santa Ana to Buffalo

 
See real verified KAYAK customer reviews for airlines flying from John Wayne (Santa Ana) to Buffalo. Airline scores are aggregated from all reviews left by passengers on KAYAK after flying with an airline. KAYAK doesn’t show reviews that are older than 5 years. Learn how KAYAK collects reviews.
Need help choosing which airline to fly with from Santa Ana to Buffalo? KAYAK airline reviews give an overall score for each airline based on loads of factors, including comfort, boarding, in-flight entertainment and more, to make your decision easier. See airline scores according to verified KAYAK customer reviews.
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SouthwestOverall score based on 4229 reviews
7.0Food
8.0Comfort
8.6Crew
7.5Entertainment
8.1Boarding
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Had a great flight. Delayed takeoff, but comfortable. Snacks were good.

10.0 ExcellentMelissa, Mar 2026
MSY - LGA
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Had a great flight. Delayed takeoff, but comfortable. Snacks were good.

Pretty seamless, just a tad bit late in taking off and landing.

after landing, we stay 2 hours on the taxi way before reaching the gate The airline and the crew were good though

Great flight, 47 passengers on a 180 seat plane. Stewardess was pleasant and cheerful.

My flight to Chicago left and landed early. My return flight left two minutes late and arrived 2 minutes late. My seat selections were ideal! There were no snacks going to Chicago and no snacks on the return trip. There are no charging outlets on board.

Gate agents were informative and friendly… flight attendants were as well. Had a fun time chatting about their legacy AirTran experiences as a former fan of the airline that Southwest acquired.

The fluidity of the entire process of boarding the plane the flight attendants attentiveness. The flight attendants also provided coloring books for my kids who loved it.

The 700 model seating is too tight both seat size & leg room

It good. Just not that plane didn’t have power outlets to charge devices etc.

C Am handicapped and couldn't get help with my luggage.

The WiFi didn’t work entire flight, couldn’t watch a movie. The recline button didn’t work

Terrible boarding and first class experience. Nice staff but overall disorganized, dirty plane.

I almost missed my flight and they helped me out enormously

Our flight was 1.5 hours delayed. There was no weather for the inbound flight, so I don't understand why. This meant a VERY late arrival and only a quick nap before my morning flight.

The flight encountered a delay exceeding 4 hours. The food voucher issued was valued at $12, insufficient to cover our meal expenses. Consequently, I was unable to take my medication, leading to a drop in blood sugar levels and exacerbating my anxiety.

Flights were on time. That's the main consideration since I had to change planes. The entertainment was whatever you bring with you and the food (in Economy) is non-existant. Neither of those was a surprise.

The gate crew did try to help, however they lacked the information as to whether the flight will operate or not. Being delayed 6 hours and in a limbo on whether the flight will operate or not is not fun. The airline having staffing issues is not encouraging at all.

Flight was delayed and missed connecting flight. Did not give warning about delay until we showed up at the airport. Not good.

We liked quick boarding and on time departure. Seats were very uncomfortable.

I love to be able to connect my own devices to the entertainment system. It works great!

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