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$139+ Cheap flights from Santa Ana 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 4/30. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
SNA — BUF
Mar 13 — Mar 201
Fri 3/13
Fri 3/20
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 February 11, 2026.

This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/10. 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.
Wed 4/110:55 am
SNA
-
BUF
1 stop8h 46m
American Airlines
Wed 4/153:01 pm
BUF
-
SNA
1 stop9h 12m
American Airlines
Deal found 2/10$351
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/10. 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.
Tue 5/127:45 am
SNA
-
BUF
1 stop7h 18m
American Airlines
Tue 5/193:01 pm
BUF
-
SNA
1 stop9h 12m
American Airlines
Deal found 2/10$374
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/9. 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.
Mon 4/137:20 pm
SNA
-
BUF
2 stops12h 30m
American Airlines
Tue 4/213:01 pm
BUF
-
SNA
1 stop9h 12m
American Airlines
Deal found 2/9$390
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/10. 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.
Wed 4/110:55 am
SNA
-
BUF
1 stop8h 46m
American Airlines
Sat 4/113:01 pm
BUF
-
SNA
1 stop8h 49m
American Airlines
Deal found 2/10$391
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/9. 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 4/137:50 pm
SNA
-
BUF
2 stops9h 00m
Southwest
Tue 4/213:10 pm
BUF
-
SNA
2 stops9h 40m
Southwest
Deal found 2/9$395

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 February 11, 2026.

Most accurate provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Most trusted provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Round-trip from

$351
(American Airlines)

One-way from

$139
(Kiwi.com)

Popular in

February

Cheapest in

September

Average price

$742
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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 February 11, 2026.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Santa Ana to Buffalo that are best for you.

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Santa Ana

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Buffalo

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Depart

Return

Price

Santa AnaBuffalo

SNA - BUF

SNABUF

Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty

Wed 4/1

10:55 am-10:41 pm

1 stop8h 46m

Buffalo

Wed 4/15

3:01 pm-9:13 pm

1 stop9h 12m

$351

Santa AnaBuffalo

SNA - BUF

SNABUF

Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty

Tue 5/12

8:17 am-10:40 pm

2 stops11h 23m

Buffalo

Tue 5/19

3:01 pm-9:13 pm

1 stop9h 12m

$379

Santa AnaBuffalo

SNA - BUF

SNABUF

Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty

Mon 4/13

7:20 pm-10:50 am

2 stops12h 30m

Buffalo

Tue 4/21

3:01 pm-9:13 pm

1 stop9h 12m

$390

Santa AnaBuffalo

SNA - BUF

SNABUF

Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty

Tue 5/12

7:50 pm-7:50 am

2 stops9h 00m

Buffalo

Tue 5/19

3:10 pm-9:50 pm

2 stops9h 40m

$395

Santa AnaBuffalo

SNA - BUF

SNABUF

Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty

Mon 4/13

7:50 pm-7:50 am

2 stops9h 00m

Buffalo

Tue 4/21

3:10 pm-9:50 pm

2 stops9h 40m

$395

Santa AnaBuffalo

SNA - BUF

SNABUF

Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty

Wed 4/1

12:47 pm-10:41 pm

1 stop6h 54m

Buffalo

Sat 4/11

3:01 pm-10:05 pm

2 stops10h 04m

$404

Santa AnaBuffalo

SNA - BUF

SNABUF

Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty

Thu 4/30

8:20 pm-10:49 am

2 stops35h 29m

$139

Santa AnaBuffalo

SNA - BUF

SNABUF

Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty

Tue 5/19

9:00 pm-9:45 am

1 stop9h 45m

$181

Santa AnaBuffalo

SNA - BUF

SNABUF

Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty

Thu 5/7

9:00 pm-9:45 am

1 stop9h 45m

$210

Santa AnaBuffalo

SNA - BUF

SNABUF

Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty

Wed 5/20

6:45 am-4:54 pm

1 stop7h 09m

$226

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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 February.
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-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-Buffalo flight deals on Cheapflights vs. FlightHub >95% of the time. Price accuracy is based on data collected from Santa Ana-Buffalo flight searches over the past month and is updated monthly.
  • Most trusted provider: When it comes to deals on Santa Ana-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-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

Have a flexible travel schedule? Discover the best time to fly to Buffalo from Santa Ana with our price prediction graph.
Estimated round-trip price
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Cheapflights Insights

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 to Buffalo?

Currently, September is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Santa Ana to Buffalo (average of $147). Flying from Santa Ana 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 February 11, 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
4,280 reviews

Comfort

8.0

Boarding

8.1

Overall

8.0

Crew

8.6

Entertainment

7.5

Food

7.0

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
4,280 reviews
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,280 reviews

Comfort

8.0

Boarding

8.1

Overall

8.0

Crew

8.6

Entertainment

7.5

Food

7.0

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
11,267 reviews
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,280 reviews

Comfort

8.0

Boarding

8.1

Overall

8.0

Crew

8.6

Entertainment

7.5

Food

7.0

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 to Buffalo?

    Departing from Santa Ana to Buffalo will take you 8h 46m. Airlines will cover a distance of 2193 mi. This flight may include one or multiple stops.

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

    According to our current data, Southwest ($276), and American Airlines ($357) offers the cheapest pricing from Santa Ana to Buffalo. Southwest is 49% 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 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 to Buffalo?

    Currently, September is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Santa Ana to Buffalo (average of $147). Flying from Santa Ana 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 February 11, 2026.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
SouthwestCheapest$276Average$542FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time63%
American AirlinesCheapest$357Average$536FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%

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