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$171+ 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 7/4. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
SNA — BUF
may. 31 — jun. 71
dom. 5/31
dom. 6/7
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 mayo 1, 2026.

This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/26. 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 Kiwi.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
lun. 6/88:10 pm
SNA
-
BUF
2 stops38h 45m
Multiple Airlines
lun. 6/157:57 pm
BUF
-
SNA
1 stop19h 18m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 4/26$349
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/26. 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.
mar. 6/96:45 am
SNA
-
BUF
1 stop9h 05m
Delta
mié. 6/176:29 am
BUF
-
SNA
1 stop7h 37m
Delta
Deal found 4/26$351
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/26. 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.
mar. 6/97:10 pm
SNA
-
BUF
2 stops10h 13m
Delta
mar. 6/166:00 am
BUF
-
SNA
1 stop9h 40m
Delta
Deal found 4/26$356
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/26. 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.
mar. 5/266:45 am
SNA
-
BUF
2 stops14h 34m
Delta
mar. 6/26:25 am
BUF
-
SNA
2 stops8h 30m
Delta
Deal found 4/26$361
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/26. 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.
lun. 6/89:00 pm
SNA
-
BUF
1 stop9h 40m
Delta
mié. 6/176:29 am
BUF
-
SNA
1 stop7h 37m
Delta
Deal found 4/26$362
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/26. 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 Kiwi.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
mar. 6/97:30 am
SNA
-
BUF
2 stops27h 25m
Multiple Airlines
lun. 6/157:57 pm
BUF
-
SNA
1 stop19h 18m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 4/26$372
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/28. 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.
lun. 6/19:10 pm
SNA
-
BUF
1 stop9h 34m
Delta
sáb. 6/66:15 am
BUF
-
SNA
1 stop9h 25m
Delta
Deal found 4/28$373
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/26. 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 Kiwi.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
lun. 6/88:10 pm
SNA
-
BUF
2 stops38h 45m
Multiple Airlines
mar. 6/169:02 pm
BUF
-
SNA
1 stop18h 23m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 4/26$382
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/26. 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 Kiwi.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
mar. 6/161:00 pm
SNA
-
BUF
1 stop27h 12m
Multiple Airlines
vie. 7/102:50 pm
BUF
-
SNA
2 stops48h 46m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 4/26$387
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/26. 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.
mié. 5/207:20 pm
SNA
-
BUF
2 stops11h 11m
American Airlines
mié. 5/275:00 am
BUF
-
SNA
2 stops10h 32m
American Airlines
Deal found 4/26$406

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 mayo 1, 2026.

Most accurate provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Most trusted provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Round-trip from

$349
(Kiwi.com)

One-way from

$171
(Kiwi.com)

Popular in

March

Cheapest in

July

Average price

$700
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 22% potential increase in price ($158 potential increase over avg. RT price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 7% potential price decrease ($41 potential savings vs. average RT price).
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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 mayo 1, 2026.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Santa Ana to Buffalo that are best for you.

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Depart

Return

Price

Cheapest round-trip

Santa AnaBuffalo

SNA - BUF

SNABUF

Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty

lun. 6/1

6:51 pm-8:20 am

2 stops10h 29m

Buffalo

sáb. 6/6

12:04 pm-8:34 pm

2 stops11h 30m

$384

Santa AnaBuffalo

SNA - BUF

SNABUF

Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty

mié. 6/10

7:10 pm-3:09 pm

2 stops16h 59m

Buffalo

mié. 6/17

6:29 am-11:06 am

1 stop7h 37m

$448
Quickest round-trip

Santa AnaBuffalo

SNA - BUF

SNABUF

Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty

dom. 9/13

7:45 am-6:43 pm

1 stop7h 58m

Buffalo

mié. 9/16

6:25 am-10:32 am

1 stop7h 07m

$464

Santa AnaBuffalo

SNA - BUF

SNABUF

Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty

mié. 6/10

12:18 pm-11:59 pm

1 stop8h 41m

Buffalo

jue. 6/11

10:00 am-7:06 pm

2 stops12h 06m

$469

Santa AnaBuffalo

SNA - BUF

SNABUF

Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty

mié. 6/3

6:26 pm-9:51 am

2 stops12h 25m

Buffalo

sáb. 6/6

9:00 am-2:56 pm

1 stop8h 56m

$477

Santa AnaBuffalo

SNA - BUF

SNABUF

Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty

lun. 6/8

9:00 pm-9:40 am

1 stop9h 40m

Buffalo

sáb. 6/13

8:09 pm-10:32 am

1 stop17h 23m

$479

Santa AnaBuffalo

SNA - BUF

SNABUF

Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty

mar. 6/9

6:45 am-11:32 pm

2 stops13h 47m

Buffalo

sáb. 6/13

10:25 am-10:05 pm

2 stops14h 40m

$508
Cheapest one-way

Santa AnaBuffalo

SNA - BUF

SNABUF

Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty

sáb. 7/4

8:10 pm-10:39 am

2 stops11h 29m

$171

Santa AnaBuffalo

SNA - BUF

SNABUF

Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty

mar. 8/11

12:20 pm-11:58 pm

1 stop8h 38m

$176

Santa AnaBuffalo

SNA - BUF

SNABUF

Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty

mar. 5/19

5:25 pm-8:20 am

2 stops11h 55m

$181

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Deals found on 4/26

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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 May.
ProviderPrice AccuracyTrust Score*
ExpediaPrice Accuracy1 starTrust Score*3 stars
FlightHubPrice 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 FlightHub to be most consistent on Cheapflights vs. FlightHub Users can find the same prices on Santa Ana, California-Buffalo flight deals on Cheapflights vs. FlightHub >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 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 Santa Ana, California-Buffalo flight deals. Provider user feedback score is based on Cheapflights searches over the past month and is updated monthly.

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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 mayo 1, 2026.
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
8.0
Very good
4,317 reviews

Comfort

8.0

Boarding

8.1

Overall

8.0

Food

7.0

Crew

8.6

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
8.0
Very good
4,317 reviews
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,317 reviews

Comfort

8.0

Boarding

8.1

Overall

8.0

Food

7.0

Crew

8.6

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
7.1
Good
11,684 reviews
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,317 reviews

Comfort

8.0

Boarding

8.1

Overall

8.0

Food

7.0

Crew

8.6

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 Delta and United Airlines fly from Santa Ana, California to Buffalo in about 10h 29m. The time it takes to get you to your destination can typically vary by up to 1h 56m. 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 50% 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?

    $160 is the cheapest one-way deal found within the past few days, from American Airlines. You may also be able to find cheap deals on Delta and Southwest, with prices starting from $175 and $208, 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.

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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 mayo 1, 2026.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
SouthwestCheapest$276Average$463FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time63%
American AirlinesCheapest$357Average$606FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%

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