Flying from Santa Ana John Wayne Airport (SNA) to Buffalo Niagara Airport (BUF): what you need to know
Give yourself enough time to catch your SNA to BUF flight. As a rule of thumb, arrive two hours before international departures and an hour ahead for domestic flights.
You can expect longer lines in popular months such as July. Arriving up to four hours in advance for international flights and two hours for a domestic departure is a smart move.
If you'd like to explore another city along the way, just uncheck 'Direct flights only' when searching for your ticket from Santa Ana John Wayne Airport to Buffalo Niagara Airport. These are the top stopovers between SNA and BUF:
Chicago O'Hare International Airport
Phoenix Sky Harbour Airport
Minneapolis St Paul Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Santa Ana John Wayne Airport (SNA) to Buffalo Niagara Airport (BUF)
$249 is currently the lowest price for a one-way Santa Ana John Wayne Airport to Buffalo Niagara Airport flight. A return flight starts at $434. These fares can change depending on availability.
To get your hands on cheap tickets from SNA to BUF, book as early as you can. Airlines generally offer lower fares when flights are first made available.
The 'Whole month' search tool shows you the cheapest flights from Santa Ana John Wayne Airport to Buffalo Niagara Airport across the entire month. It's a good way to snap up a bargain if your travel dates aren't set in stone.
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Handy information about Santa Ana John Wayne Airport (SNA)
You'll find SNA at 18601 Airport Way.
Santa Ana John Wayne Airport gets high marks for on-time performance. 81% of flights that take off from SNA arrive at their destination as scheduled.
To get to Santa Ana John Wayne Airport from central Santa Ana, it takes around 10 minutes if you're travelling by car. This depends on traffic though. It's approximately 6 kilometres from the airport to the city centre.
The journey on public transport usually takes 30 minutes.
Searching for a handy hotel close to SNA? If you've booked an early flight from Santa Ana John Wayne Airport to Buffalo Niagara Airport, these stays will have you sleeping moments from your check-in counter:
Arriving at Buffalo Niagara Airport (BUF)
The last thing you need is a long journey to your hotel if you're getting in late on a Santa Ana John Wayne Airport to Buffalo Niagara Airport flight. Reserve one of these accommodation options near BUF instead:
Grab a Buffalo Niagara Airport rental car and discover Buffalo and beyond with your own wheels. Dollar, Hertz and Budget are popular outlets to choose from here.
Booking your vehicle from Buffalo Niagara Airport about two weeks ahead gives you the best chance of locking in a great deal.
Getting from Buffalo Niagara Airport (BUF) to central Buffalo
BUF is located at Genesee Street.
Buffalo Niagara Airport to the centre of Buffalo has a drive time of around 20 minutes. It's approximately 16 kilometres away.
Travelling on public transport takes roughly 40 minutes.
When to fly to Buffalo Niagara Airport (BUF)
August is the busiest month for flights from Santa Ana John Wayne Airport to Buffalo Niagara Airport. For a quieter experience, visit Buffalo in March.
Book your flight from Santa Ana John Wayne Airport to Buffalo Niagara Airport for July if you'd like to explore Buffalo during its warmest month. Expect temperatures of between 15ºC (59ºF) and 29ºC (84ºF).
January has average temperatures of between -10ºC (14ºF) and 2ºC (36ºF). Search for cheap tickets from SNA to BUF sometime around then if you like travelling in cooler conditions.
Explore more of the United States
New York is just one of the many places in the United States waiting to be discovered once you've seen Buffalo. Around 467 kilometres away to the south-east, well-known attractions include Central Park, Statue of Liberty and Metropolitan Museum of Art.
If you're looking to explore another well-known destination in the United States, head for Philadelphia, roughly 451 kilometres south-east of Buffalo. Independence Hall, Liberty Bell and Philadelphia Museum of Art are key reasons to visit.
