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$224+ Cheap flights from Buffalo to Santa Ana (BUF - SNA)

This is the cheapest one-way flight price found by a Cheapflights user in the last 72 hours by searching for a flight departing on 3/12. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
BUF — SNA
Feb 4 — Feb 111
Tue 2/4
Tue 2/11
1 adult, Economy
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The best prices from Buffalo to Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty are usually found in August or February, booked 38 days in advance, depart on a Saturday or Tuesday and return on a Friday

Cheap flight deals from Buffalo to Santa Ana

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Buffalo (BUF) to Santa Ana (SNA). Learn about various techniques such as flexible date searches, comparing prices across and setting up price alerts. Use these methods to find the cheapest flights available for your travel needs. Data last updated January 30, 2025.

Most accurate provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Most trusted provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Round-trip from

$537
(Southwest)

One-way from

$224
(Delta)

Popular in

July

Cheapest in

August

Average price

$531
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 13% potential increase in price ($93 potential increase over avg. RT price).
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Cheapest flights from Buffalo to Santa Ana
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This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/30. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Southwest is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 3/136:25 amBUF - SNA
1 stop9h 10mSouthwest
Mon 3/177:55 amSNA - BUF
1 stop7h 20mSouthwest
Deal found 1/30$537
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/30. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure United Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 3/135:52 pmBUF - SNA
1 stop7h 33mUnited Airlines
Mon 3/177:35 pmSNA - BUF
2 stops11h 17mUnited Airlines
Deal found 1/30$542
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/30. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure American Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 3/1311:19 amBUF - SNA
2 stops10h 18mAmerican Airlines
Mon 3/179:30 amSNA - BUF
2 stops10h 16mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 1/30$547
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/30. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Delta is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 2/206:22 amBUF - SNA
1 stop7h 27mDelta
Mon 2/247:20 pmSNA - BUF
2 stops12h 46mDelta
Deal found 1/30$549

Find flights from Buffalo to Santa Ana within your budget

Customize your flight search to find flights from Buffalo to Santa Ana that fit within your specific budget. Explore options based on user searches and filter the results based on your desired price range. Find flights that match your budget for a cost-effective journey. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 2,558,603 searches. Data last updated January 30, 2025.

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BuffaloSanta Ana

BUF - SNA

BUFSNA

Buffalo

Thu 3/13

6:25 am-12:35 pm

1 stop9h 10m

Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty

Mon 3/17

7:55 am-6:15 pm

1 stop7h 20m

$537

BuffaloSanta Ana

BUF - SNA

BUFSNA

Buffalo

Thu 3/13

5:52 pm-10:25 pm

1 stop7h 33m

Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty

Mon 3/17

7:35 pm-9:52 am

2 stops11h 17m

$542

BuffaloSanta Ana

BUF - SNA

BUFSNA

Buffalo

Thu 3/13

11:19 am-6:37 pm

2 stops10h 18m

Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty

Mon 3/17

9:30 am-10:46 pm

2 stops10h 16m

$547

BuffaloSanta Ana

BUF - SNA

BUFSNA

Buffalo

Thu 2/20

6:22 am-10:49 am

1 stop7h 27m

Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty

Mon 2/24

7:20 pm-11:06 am

2 stops12h 46m

$549

BuffaloSanta Ana

BUF - SNA

BUFSNA

Buffalo

Wed 3/12

6:22 am-10:45 am

1 stop7h 23m

$224

BuffaloSanta Ana

BUF - SNA

BUFSNA

Buffalo

Wed 3/12

10:30 am-6:39 pm

2 stops11h 09m

$279

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Deals found on 1/29

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Use the table below to compare price accuracy, trust ratings, and cancellation policies for each provider offering flight deals from Buffalo to Santa Ana in January.
ProviderPrice AccuracyTrust Score*
ExpediaPrice Accuracy1 starTrust Score*3 stars
FlightHubPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
eDreamsPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
CheapTicketsDealPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars

*The Trust Score is based on feedback from users after their booking experience. It measures overall satisfaction, helping us identify issues like hidden fees, problems during the ticketing process, and the quality of customer service. This score is our best indicator of the provider's quality and reliability.

  • Most accurate provider: When it comes to deals on Buffalo-Santa Ana flights, users find the pricing of FlightHub to be most consistent on Cheapflights vs. FlightHub Users can find the same prices on Buffalo-Santa Ana flight deals on Cheapflights vs. FlightHub >95% of the time. Price accuracy is based on data collected from Buffalo-Santa Ana flight searches over the past month and is updated monthly.
  • Most trusted provider: When it comes to deals on Buffalo-Santa Ana flights, Cheapflights users trust FlightHub the most. FlightHub has received a user feedback score of 3 out of 3 stars (3 being the best), meaning they have been trusted the most by Cheapflights users looking for Buffalo-Santa Ana flight deals. Provider user feedback score is based on Cheapflights searches over the past month and is updated monthly.

Best time to book a flight from Buffalo to Santa Ana

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Travel insights for flights from Buffalo to Santa Ana

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How far ahead should I book a flight from Buffalo to Santa Ana?

Use this chart to determine the optimal time to book a round-trip flight from Buffalo to Santa Ana. Price data was last updated on January 24, 2025.

Booking 38 days in advance of your planned departure date is, on average, the best time to get cheap flights from Buffalo to Santa Ana. The general trend is that the closer you book to the departure date, the more expensive your flight will be.

What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Buffalo to Santa Ana?

Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Buffalo to Santa Ana (average of $298). Flying from Buffalo to Santa Ana in June is currently the most expensive (average of $418). There are several factors that can impact the price of a flight, so comparing airlines, departure airports and flight times can provide users with more options.

What is the cheapest time of day to fly from BUF to SNA?

Find hourly flight availability from Buffalo to Santa Ana. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated January 30, 2025.

A simple way to save on the total cost of your ticket is to fly from Buffalo to Santa Ana in the morning. If you’re flexible enough to do this you can expect to save up to 44% on your trip compared to booking a flight at noon.

Rainfall in Santa Ana by month

Plan your trip to Santa Ana by taking into account the average rainfall totals by month.

In terms of precipitation, rainfall in Santa Ana ranges from 0.0 - 3.1 inches per month. February is typically the wettest month, when rainfall can reach 3.1 in. July is typically the driest time to visit Santa Ana when rainfall is around 0.0 in.

Temperature in Santa Ana by month

Plan your trip to Santa Ana by taking into account the average temperature totals by month.

If weather is an important factor for your trip to Santa Ana, use this chart to help with planning. For those seeking warmer temperatures, August is the ideal time of year to visit, when temperatures reach an average of 73.4 F. Travelers looking to avoid the cold should look outside of January, when temperatures are typically at their lowest (around 55.4 F).

Reviews of airlines servicing Santa Ana

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to Santa Ana. Read reviews, discover amenities, and learn about the overall travel experience offered by airlines. Use this information to make informed decisions when choosing an airline for your flight to Santa Ana. Reviews last updated January 30, 2025.
Southwest
8.1
Very good
4,585 reviews

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

8.1

Entertainment

7.7

Crew

8.7

Overall

8.1

Food

7.1

Reviews

1 / 20

8.0
Excellent

Christine,Aug 2024

DEN - LGB

No issues. I needed pre boarding and I was able to get it without issue

Southwest
8.1
Very good
4,585 reviews
Southwest
8.1
Very good
4,585 reviews

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

8.1

Entertainment

7.7

Crew

8.7

Overall

8.1

Food

7.1

Reviews

1 / 20

8.0
Excellent

Christine,Aug 2024

DEN - LGB

No issues. I needed pre boarding and I was able to get it without issue

Delta
8.0
Very good
8,450 reviews
Southwest
8.1
Very good
4,585 reviews

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

8.1

Entertainment

7.7

Crew

8.7

Overall

8.1

Food

7.1

Reviews

1 / 20

8.0
Excellent

Christine,Aug 2024

DEN - LGB

No issues. I needed pre boarding and I was able to get it without issue

United Airlines
7.4
Good
8,906 reviews
Southwest
8.1
Very good
4,585 reviews

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

8.1

Entertainment

7.7

Crew

8.7

Overall

8.1

Food

7.1

Reviews

1 / 20

8.0
Excellent

Christine,Aug 2024

DEN - LGB

No issues. I needed pre boarding and I was able to get it without issue

American Airlines
7.2
Good
10,000 reviews
Southwest
8.1
Very good
4,585 reviews

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

8.1

Entertainment

7.7

Crew

8.7

Overall

8.1

Food

7.1

Reviews

1 / 20

8.0
Excellent

Christine,Aug 2024

DEN - LGB

No issues. I needed pre boarding and I was able to get it without issue

Related info for your journey

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  • What are the cheapest airlines flying from Buffalo to Santa Ana round-trip?

    Cheapflights users have booked flights from Buffalo to Santa Ana round-trip from $537. Other airlines that can offer you cheap pricing are United Airlines, from $542, and American Airlines, from $547. Southwest is currently priced 7% below the average price you’ll pay for this route.

  • Can I find deals for flights from Buffalo to Santa Ana that include hotel bookings?

    Yes. In addition to deals on Buffalo to Santa Ana flights, Cheapflights offers vacation packages that include both flights and hotel.

  • How can I find direct flights from Buffalo to Santa Ana?

    After entering your origin and destination, apply the non-stop filter on the search result page to find direct flights from Buffalo to Santa Ana.

  • Can I find deals for business class flights from Buffalo to Santa Ana?

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Buffalo to Santa Ana by cabin class. In addition to browsing deals, you can also filter by cabin class on the search results page after making a search.

  • What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Buffalo to Santa Ana?

    Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Buffalo to Santa Ana (average of $298). Flying from Buffalo to Santa Ana in June is currently the most expensive (average of $418). There are several factors that can impact the price of a flight, so comparing airlines, departure airports and flight times can provide users with more options.

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Top 4 airlines flying from Buffalo to Santa Ana

Discover the top 4 airlines that operate flights from Buffalo to Santa Ana. Compare their services, reliability, and customer satisfaction ratings to choose the airline that best suits your travel preferences and needs. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 2,558,603 searches. Data last updated January 30, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
DeltaCheapest$306Average$531FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
American AirlinesCheapest$387Average$540FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
United AirlinesCheapest$432Average$939FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
SouthwestCheapest$531Average$547FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time63%
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