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Cheapest round-trip
C$ 551
Typical prices: C$ 655-C$ 880
Delta
Wed 3/10Wed 17/10
BUF - SNA • 1 stop
Cheapest one-way flights
C$ 276
Typical prices: C$ 414-C$ 663
United Airlines
Tue 6/2
BUF - SNA • 1 stop
Direct 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 C$ 833 (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

Sat, 3 Oct - Sat, 17 Oct
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6:05 a.m. - 12:33 p.m.BUF  Buffalo-SNA Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty
9h 28m1 stop Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson
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1:55 p.m. - 11:59 p.m.SNA  Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty-BUF Buffalo
7h 04m1 stop Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson
C$ 551Delta
Fri, 2 Oct - Sat, 17 Oct
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6:20 a.m. - 10:26 a.m.BUF  Buffalo-SNA Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty
7h 06m1 stop Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County
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1:55 p.m. - 11:59 p.m.SNA  Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty-BUF Buffalo
7h 04m1 stop Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson
C$ 587Delta
Fri, 2 Oct - Fri, 16 Oct
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3:58 p.m. - 10:04 p.m.BUF  Buffalo-SNA Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty
9h 06m1 stop Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson
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9:15 p.m. - 10:38 a.m.SNA  Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty-BUF Buffalo
10h 23m1 stop New York John F Kennedy Intl
C$ 623Delta
Thu, 21 Jan - Mon, 25 Jan
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8:10 a.m. - 2:40 p.m.BUF  Buffalo-SNA Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty
9h 30m2 stops Baltimore/Washington Denver Intl
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8:20 a.m. - 8:00 p.m.SNA  Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty-BUF Buffalo
8h 40m2 stops Phoenix Sky Harbor Intl Chicago Midway
C$ 641Southwest
Thu, 21 Jan - Mon, 25 Jan
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4:00 p.m. - 8:45 p.m.BUF  Buffalo-SNA Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty
7h 45m1 stop Las Vegas Harry Reid Intl
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8:20 a.m. - 8:00 p.m.SNA  Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty-BUF Buffalo
8h 40m2 stops Phoenix Sky Harbor Intl Chicago Midway
C$ 670Southwest
Thu, 12 Nov - Sun, 15 Nov
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4:55 p.m. - 9:50 p.m.BUF  Buffalo-SNA Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty
7h 55m1 stop Denver Intl
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7:20 p.m. - 8:25 a.m.SNA  Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty-BUF Buffalo
10h 05m2 stops Las Vegas Harry Reid Intl Baltimore/Washington
C$ 689Southwest
Thu, 12 Nov - Sun, 15 Nov
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4:00 p.m. - 10:20 p.m.BUF  Buffalo-SNA Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty
9h 20m2 stops Chicago Midway Phoenix Sky Harbor Intl
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8:00 p.m. - 8:25 a.m.SNA  Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty-BUF Buffalo
9h 25m2 stops Phoenix Sky Harbor Intl Baltimore/Washington
C$ 696Southwest
Sat, 31 Oct - Tue, 3 Nov
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3:01 p.m. - 8:28 p.m.BUF  Buffalo-SNA Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty
8h 27m1 stop Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl
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10:47 a.m. - 8:36 p.m.SNA  Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty-BUF Buffalo
6h 49m1 stop Chicago O'Hare Intl
C$ 703United Airlines
Sat, 31 Oct - Tue, 3 Nov
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3:01 p.m. - 8:28 p.m.BUF  Buffalo-SNA Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty
8h 27m1 stop Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl
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6:50 a.m. - 10:59 p.m.SNA  Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty-BUF Buffalo
13h 09m2 stops Denver Intl Newark
C$ 710United Airlines
Sat, 3 Oct - Fri, 16 Oct
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8:45 a.m. - 3:13 p.m.BUF  Buffalo-SNA Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty
9h 28m1 stop Denver Intl
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8:00 p.m. - 9:08 a.m.SNA  Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty-BUF Buffalo
10h 08m2 stops San Francisco Chicago O'Hare Intl
C$ 746United 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?

Round-trip flights from Buffalo to Santa Ana start at C$ 551. Prices are below average for this route right now, with typical round-trip fares ranging from C$ 655 to C$ 880. The lowest price found in the past 5 days was C$ 551 on Delta.

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 and 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 C$ 619 round-trip.
  • September (C$ 910) and November (C$ 879) 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

C$ 276
Best time to beat the crowds (22% less expensive on average)
Most popular time to fly (11% more expensive on average)
Flights from Buffalo to Santa Ana

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).

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

    Only Economy Class is available on flights from Buffalo to Santa Ana.

  • 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 C$ 619 round-trip on average, while Sunday is the most expensive at C$ 1,119 – a C$ 501 difference. Cheaper weekend fares like these are typical of routes dominated by weekday business travel.

  • How long does a flight from Buffalo to Santa Ana take?

    A direct flight from Buffalo to Santa Ana takes 0h 00m, covering 5,679 km.

  • 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 C$ 551 to C$ 3,859. That means the highest observed fare was about 7x 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 C$ 423, which is 19% below the typical average for this route.

  • How much time can I save by choosing a different layover airport when travelling 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 C$ 27 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 C$ 655 to C$ 880, with an average of C$ 793 over the past 12 months. Anything below C$ 655 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 are flexible, aim for a Saturday departure instead of Sunday. On this route, Saturday flights average C$ 619 – about C$ 501 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 C$ 619 round-trip in that month – typically C$ 291 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

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