Travelling from Buffalo Niagara International Airport (BUF) to John Wayne Airport (SNA): what you need to know
The timezone in Santa Ana is UTC-7, which is three hours behind Buffalo.
Your BUF to SNA flight won't wait if you're late, so show up at the airport on time. Arrive up to one hour in advance for domestic flights and two hours ahead for international travel.
Be prepared for longer lines in popular months like August. Arriving up to four hours ahead of international flights and two hours for domestic departures is a wise move.
We make it easy to book a flight with a stopover. To see all your options for tickets from Buffalo Niagara International Airport to John Wayne Airport, deselect 'Direct flights only.' Then, choose a flight offering a stop long enough to tour your chosen city. Stopovers between BUF and SNA include:
Phoenix Sky Harbour International Airport
Denver International Airport
O'Hare International Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Buffalo Niagara International Airport (BUF) to John Wayne Airport (SNA)
The cheapest price we've seen for a one-way Buffalo Niagara International Airport to John Wayne Airport flight is 204 €. A return fare right now is 499 €. Depending on the availability and when you book, these fares may change.
It's usually best to book in advance if you want to get cheap tickets from BUF to SNA. That's because airlines change prices based on demand, which tends to increase closer to departure.
The 'Whole month' tool shows you the cheapest flights from Buffalo Niagara International Airport to John Wayne Airport throughout the month. It's an easy way to find a bargain if your travel dates are flexible.
Snapping up cheap flights from BUF to SNA is a piece of cake with Price Alerts. Simply set up one of these automatic alerts and we'll let you know as soon as a new deal comes up.
Tailor your flights using filters. Select your arrival and departure times, airlines and total journey duration. You can also sort the results by 'Best,' 'Cheapest' or 'Fastest' flights from Buffalo Niagara International Airport to John Wayne Airport.
Handy information about Buffalo Niagara International Airport (BUF)
BUF is located at Genesee Street.
Of the flights that depart from Buffalo Niagara International Airport, 75.46% touch down on time at their destination.
Central Buffalo to Buffalo Niagara International Airport is around 18 kilometres. Depending on traffic, it'll take about 20 minutes to get there if you're driving, catching a cab or ride-sharing.
You can expect a journey time of about 1 hour 15 minutes on public transport.
Get your holiday off to a relaxed start by staying near BUF. Whether you have an early flight from Buffalo Niagara International Airport to John Wayne Airport or want to avoid feeling rushed, these stays are the answer:
Arriving at John Wayne Airport (SNA)
Consider booking a hotel near SNA if you have a late Buffalo Niagara International Airport to John Wayne Airport flight. Choose one of these options and skip the long transfer after landing:
Follow your own route with a John Wayne Airport rental car. Pick up a set of wheels from Thrifty, Dollar or Green Motion and discover more of Santa Ana and beyond.
Lock in the best rate by reserving your ride from John Wayne Airport about three weeks ahead of your departure.
Getting from John Wayne Airport (SNA) to central Santa Ana
You'll find SNA at 18601 Airport Way.
John Wayne Airport to central Santa Ana has a drive time of about 15 minutes. It's approximately 8 kilometres away.
Getting to the centre by public transport takes around 1 hour 5 minutes.
When to fly to John Wayne Airport (SNA)
July is the most popular month for flights from Buffalo Niagara International Airport to John Wayne Airport. For smaller crowds, head to Santa Ana in May.
The warmest month in Santa Ana is August, with temperatures ranging between 16ºC (61ºF) and 32ºC (90ºF). Lock in your flights from Buffalo Niagara International Airport to John Wayne Airport in this month if you enjoy this type of weather.
If you want cooler conditions, search for a cheap ticket from BUF to SNA in February. Temperatures average between 7ºC (45ºF) and 25ºC (77ºF) then.
Explore more of United States
Santa Ana is always a good idea, but there are so many other corners of United States you should also see. About 48 kilometres north-west of Santa Ana, a visit to Los Angeles will keep you on the go. Start with leading sights like Griffith Observatory, The Broad and La Brea Tar Pits & Museum.
San Diego is another well-known destination in United States and is around 129 kilometres south-east of Santa Ana. No journey is complete without a visit to San Diego Zoo, USS Midway Museum and SeaWorld San Diego.
