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$190+ Cheap flights from Santa Ana, CA to Buffalo (SNA - BUF)

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 12/31. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
SNA — BUF
Jan 14 — Jan 211
Wed 1/14
Wed 1/21
1 adult, Economy
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Cheap flight deals from Santa Ana to Buffalo

Cheapest flights from Santa Ana to Buffalo
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Santa Ana to Buffalo. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on December 15, 2025.

This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/12. 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.
Tue 12/3011:45 amSNA - BUF
1 stop8h 43mDelta
Sun 1/46:10 amBUF - SNA
1 stop7h 25mDelta
Deal found 12/12$599
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/15. 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 12/256:45 amSNA - BUF
1 stop7h 00mUnited Airlines
Wed 12/315:35 pmBUF - SNA
1 stop21h 00mUnited Airlines
Deal found 12/15$620
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/12. 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.
Tue 12/307:55 pmSNA - BUF
2 stops9h 20mSouthwest
Sun 1/43:10 pmBUF - SNA
2 stops9h 30mSouthwest
Deal found 12/12$629
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/15. 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.
Fri 12/262:35 pmSNA - BUF
1 stop6h 20mSouthwest
Wed 12/313:00 pmBUF - SNA
1 stop8h 15mSouthwest
Deal found 12/15$821
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/15. 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.
Fri 12/269:00 pmSNA - BUF
2 stops9h 51mUnited Airlines
Wed 12/316:47 pmBUF - SNA
2 stops27h 09mUnited Airlines
Deal found 12/15$910
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/13. 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.
Mon 12/159:20 pmSNA - BUF
2 stops16h 42mDelta
Sun 12/216:10 amBUF - SNA
1 stop7h 25mDelta
Deal found 12/13$1,008
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/13. 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.
Mon 12/1511:00 amSNA - BUF
1 stop8h 40mSouthwest
Sun 12/215:45 amBUF - SNA
1 stop8h 15mSouthwest
Deal found 12/13$1,030

Find flight deals from Santa Ana to Buffalo

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Santa Ana (SNA) to Buffalo (BUF). 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 December 15, 2025.

Most accurate provider

eDreams
3 stars

Most trusted provider

eDreams
3 stars

Round-trip from

$413
(Delta)

One-way from

$190
(Delta)

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

March

Average price

$733
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Customize your flight search to find flights from Santa Ana to Buffalo 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 December 15, 2025.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Santa Ana to Buffalo that are best for you.

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Santa AnaBuffalo

SNA - BUF

SNABUF

Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty

Wed 2/18

12:25 pm-10:00 pm

1 stop6h 35m

Buffalo

Tue 2/24

9:25 am-2:45 pm

1 stop8h 20m

$413

Santa AnaBuffalo

SNA - BUF

SNABUF

Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty

Wed 2/18

12:59 pm-10:57 pm

1 stop6h 58m

Buffalo

Tue 2/24

12:14 pm-8:10 pm

1 stop10h 56m

$413

Santa AnaBuffalo

SNA - BUF

SNABUF

Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty

Tue 1/13

12:59 pm-10:57 pm

1 stop6h 58m

Buffalo

Tue 1/20

6:03 am-10:45 am

1 stop7h 42m

$413

Santa AnaBuffalo

SNA - BUF

SNABUF

Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty

Tue 1/13

12:25 pm-10:00 pm

1 stop6h 35m

Buffalo

Tue 1/20

12:20 pm-7:35 pm

2 stops10h 15m

$418

Santa AnaBuffalo

SNA - BUF

SNABUF

Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty

Tue 1/20

1:54 pm-11:48 pm

1 stop6h 54m

Buffalo

Sun 2/1

6:53 am-2:09 pm

1 stop10h 16m

$468

Santa AnaBuffalo

SNA - BUF

SNABUF

Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty

Tue 1/20

12:59 pm-10:57 pm

1 stop6h 58m

Buffalo

Sun 2/1

6:03 am-4:34 pm

2 stops13h 31m

$473

Santa AnaBuffalo

SNA - BUF

SNABUF

Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty

Fri 1/16

1:54 pm-10:52 am

1 stop17h 58m

Buffalo

Mon 1/26

7:30 am-1:04 pm

1 stop8h 34m

$479

Santa AnaBuffalo

SNA - BUF

SNABUF

Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty

Sun 1/11

10:53 am-9:06 pm

1 stop7h 13m

Buffalo

Sun 1/18

6:53 am-12:02 pm

1 stop8h 09m

$479

Santa AnaBuffalo

SNA - BUF

SNABUF

Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty

Wed 12/31

11:45 am-10:33 pm

1 stop7h 48m

$190

Santa AnaBuffalo

SNA - BUF

SNABUF

Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty

Fri 1/16

10:51 am-8:29 pm

1 stop6h 38m

$279

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Compare providers for flights from Santa Ana to Buffalo

Provider information is updated monthly. Please note that these providers often have deals for this flight, but the availability may vary on a day-by-day basis on Cheapflights.
Use the table below to compare price accuracy, trust ratings, and cancellation policies for each provider offering flight deals from Santa Ana to Buffalo in December.
ProviderPrice AccuracyTrust Score*
ExpediaPrice Accuracy2 starsTrust Score*3 stars
FlightHubPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*1 star
eDreamsPrice 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 Santa Ana, California-Buffalo flights, users find the pricing of eDreams to be most consistent on Cheapflights vs. eDreams Users can find the same prices on Santa Ana, California-Buffalo flight deals on Cheapflights vs. eDreams >95% of the time. Price accuracy is based on data collected from Santa Ana, California-Buffalo flight searches over the past month and is updated monthly.
  • Most trusted provider: When it comes to deals on Santa Ana, California-Buffalo flights, Cheapflights users trust eDreams the most. eDreams 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 Santa Ana, California-Buffalo 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 Santa Ana to Buffalo

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Everything you need to know about your flight from Santa Ana to Buffalo

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

Currently, September is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Santa Ana, California to Buffalo (average of $147). Flying from Santa Ana, California to Buffalo in March is currently the most expensive (average of $251). 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.

Reviews of airlines servicing Buffalo

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to Buffalo. 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 Buffalo. Reviews last updated December 15, 2025.
Peruse reviews from past customers who have flown with Southwest and American Airlines from Santa Ana to Buffalo to help guide your decision. You can also see how each airline stacks up in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Southwest
7.9
Good
4,250 reviews

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.6

Boarding

8.1

Food

7.0

Overall

7.9

Entertainment

7.5

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

William Drew,Nov 2025

SJC - HNL

Flight crew was amazing! Usually they're very good on Southwest, but this crew went above and beyond. I have never ever seen so many rounds of drink service on a flight before.
Southwest
7.9
Good
4,250 reviews
Southwest
7.9
Good
4,250 reviews

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.6

Boarding

8.1

Food

7.0

Overall

7.9

Entertainment

7.5

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

William Drew,Nov 2025

SJC - HNL

Flight crew was amazing! Usually they're very good on Southwest, but this crew went above and beyond. I have never ever seen so many rounds of drink service on a flight before.
American Airlines
7.2
Good
11,051 reviews
Southwest
7.9
Good
4,250 reviews

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.6

Boarding

8.1

Food

7.0

Overall

7.9

Entertainment

7.5

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

William Drew,Nov 2025

SJC - HNL

Flight crew was amazing! Usually they're very good on Southwest, but this crew went above and beyond. I have never ever seen so many rounds of drink service on a flight before.

Related info for your journey

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from Santa Ana to Buffalo. Access travel guides, tips, and recommendations to enhance your travel experience. Get information about local attractions, weather, transportation options, and more.

  • How long is the flight from Santa Ana, California to Buffalo?

    Airlines like Southwest and Delta fly from Santa Ana, California to Buffalo in about 6h 35m. The time it takes to get you to your destination can typically vary by up to 23m. Santa Ana, California and Buffalo are separated by a distance of 2193 mi. This flight may include one or multiple stops.

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

    Currently priced at $276, Southwest will fly you from Santa Ana, California to Buffalo and back. In addition to Southwest, many other airlines offer competitively priced options for your trip. Check Cheapflights for deals on American Airlines for as low as $357. Southwest is 47% cheaper than the average price of flights available within the next 90 days to this destination.

  • What are the cheapest airlines to fly from Santa Ana, California to Buffalo one-way?

    $138 is the cheapest one-way deal found within the past few days, from Delta. You may also be able to find cheap deals on American Airlines and Southwest, with prices starting from $160 and $195, respectively.

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

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

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

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

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

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Santa Ana to Buffalo 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 Santa Ana, California to Buffalo?

    Currently, September is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Santa Ana, California to Buffalo (average of $147). Flying from Santa Ana, California to Buffalo in March is currently the most expensive (average of $251). 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 2 airlines flying from Santa Ana to Buffalo

Discover the top 2 airlines that operate flights from Santa Ana to Buffalo. 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 December 15, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
SouthwestCheapest$276Average$570FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time63%
American AirlinesCheapest$357Average$536FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%

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