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Find cheap flights from John Wayne (Santa Ana) to McAllen from $338

This is the cheapest round-trip flight price found by a KAYAK user in the last 72 hours by searching for a flight from Santa Ana to McAllen departing on 8/20. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel. Click the price to replicate the search for this deal.
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Cheap flight deals from Santa Ana to McAllen (SNA-MFE)

Here are some of the best deals found on KAYAK recently from the most popular airlines for round-trip flights from Santa Ana to McAllen that are departing in the next months. While these flights were available on KAYAK in the last 72 hours, prices and availability are subject to change and deals may expire.
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6:45 am - 4:13 pmSNA-MFE
7h 28m1 stop
7:05 am - 11:06 amMFE-SNA
6h 01m1 stop
$338United Airlines
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Tue, Aug 20 - Sat, Aug 24
12:27 pm - 9:15 pmSNA-MFE
6h 48m1 stop
9:55 am - 3:48 pmMFE-SNA
7h 53m1 stop
$357American Airlines
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Sat, Jun 1 - Wed, Jun 5
9:23 am - 7:18 pmSNA-MFE
7h 55m1 stop
11:28 am - 6:25 pmMFE-SNA
8h 57m2 stops
$362American Airlines
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Sat, Jun 1 - Wed, Jun 5
1:17 pm - 11:59 pmSNA-MFE
8h 42m2 stops
11:28 am - 6:25 pmMFE-SNA
8h 57m2 stops
$367American Airlines
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Sat, Jun 1 - Wed, Jun 5
8:40 am - 11:30 pmSNA-MFE
12h 50m2 stops
7:05 am - 11:06 amMFE-SNA
6h 01m1 stop
$422United Airlines
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Tue, Aug 20 - Sat, Aug 24
10:20 am - 7:18 pmSNA-MFE
6h 58m1 stop
9:55 am - 2:04 pmMFE-SNA
6h 09m1 stop
$427American Airlines
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Sat, Jun 1 - Wed, Jun 5
7:00 am - 11:45 pmSNA-MFE
14h 45m2 stops
12:45 pm - 10:07 pmMFE-SNA
11h 22m2 stops
$431Delta
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Tue, Aug 20 - Sat, Aug 24

Flights from Santa Ana to McAllen - Travel Insights & Trends

Get data-powered insights and trends into flights from Santa Ana to McAllen to help you find the cheapest flights, the best time to fly and much more.

What’s the cheapest day of the week to fly from Santa Ana to McAllen?

The average price of all flights from Santa Ana to McAllen clicked on KAYAK for each day over the last 12 months.
If your flying dates are flexible, you should consider flying to McAllen on a Friday, as we generally find the cheapest rates on that day for this route. On the other hand, Wednesday is the most expensive day to fly from Santa Ana to McAllen. For your return ticket, we recommend flying on a Saturday and avoiding Mondays for the best deals.

What is the cheapest month to fly from Santa Ana to McAllen?

To calculate monthly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each month over the last year for flights from Santa Ana to McAllen, removes the top 0.1% to account for outliers, and then takes the median of all values for each month.
The cheapest month for flights from Santa Ana to McAllen is June, where tickets cost $282 on average. On the other hand, the most expensive months are December and April, where the average cost of tickets is $620 and $552 respectively.

How far in advance should I book a flight from Santa Ana to McAllen?

To calculate daily average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each day before departure over the last year for flights from Santa Ana to McAllen, removes the top 0.1% to account for outliers, and then takes the average of all the values for each month.
To get a below average price on the flight from Santa Ana to McAllen, you should book around 3 days before departure. For the absolute cheapest price, our data suggests you should book 70 days before departure.

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Low season

January

High season

May

Cheapest flight

$338
Best time to beat the crowds but there is an average 20% increase in price.
Most popular time to fly and prices are also 11% lower on average.
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When to book flights from Santa Ana to McAllen

Are your dates flexible? Find out the best times to travel from Santa Ana to McAllen based on our flight data from the last year. Discover the cheapest month and even day to fly.
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FAQs for booking flights from John Wayne (Santa Ana) to McAllen

  • What is the cheapest flight from Santa Ana to McAllen?

    In the last 3 days, the lowest price for a flight from Santa Ana to McAllen was $338 for a round-trip ticket.

  • Do I need a passport to fly between Santa Ana and McAllen?

    No, a passport isn't needed to fly from Santa Ana to McAllen. However, local authorities might ask for an official ID.

  • Which airports will I be using when flying from Santa Ana to McAllen?

    When flying out of Santa Ana you will be using Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty. You will be landing at McAllen, also known as McAllen Miller Intl.

  • Which aircraft models fly most regularly from John Wayne (Santa Ana) to McAllen?

    We unfortunately don’t have that data for this specific route.

  • Which airline alliances offer flights from John Wayne (Santa Ana) to McAllen?

    Star Alliance, oneworld, and SkyTeam are the airline alliances operating flights between Santa Ana and McAllen, with SkyTeam being the most commonly used for this route.

  • Which is the best airline for flights from Santa Ana to McAllen, United Airlines or American Airlines?

    The two airlines most popular with KAYAK users for flights from Santa Ana to McAllen are United Airlines and American Airlines. With an average price for the route of $512 and an overall rating of 7.4, United Airlines is the most popular choice. American Airlines is also a great choice for the route, with an average price of $344 and an overall rating of 7.3.

  • How does KAYAK find such low prices on flights from John Wayne (Santa Ana) to McAllen?

    KAYAK is a travel search engine. That means we look across the web to find the best prices we can find for our users. With over 2 billion flight queries processed yearly, we are able to display a variety of prices and options on flights from John Wayne (Santa Ana) to McAllen.

  • How does KAYAK's flight Price Forecast tool help me choose the right time to buy my flight ticket from John Wayne (Santa Ana) to McAllen?

    KAYAK’s flight Price Forecast tool uses historical data to determine whether the price for a flight to McAllen from John Wayne (Santa Ana) is likely to change within 7 days, so travelers know whether to wait or book now.

  • What is the Hacker Fare option on flights from John Wayne (Santa Ana) to McAllen?

    Hacker Fares allow you to combine one-way tickets in order to save you money over a traditional round-trip ticket. You could then fly to McAllen with an airline and back to John Wayne (Santa Ana) with another airline. Booking your flights between John Wayne (Santa Ana) and MFE can sometimes prove cheaper using this method.

  • What is KAYAK's "flexible dates" feature and why should I care when looking for a flight from John Wayne (Santa Ana) to McAllen?

    Sometimes travel dates aren't set in stone. If your preferred travel dates have some wiggle room, flexible dates will show you all the options when flying to McAllen from John Wayne (Santa Ana) up to 3 days before/after your preferred dates. You can then pick the flights that suit you best.

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Top airlines flying from Santa Ana to McAllen

 
See real verified KAYAK customer reviews for airlines flying from Santa Ana to McAllen. Airline scores are aggregated from all reviews left by passengers on KAYAK after flying with an airline. KAYAK doesn’t show reviews that are older than 5 years. Learn how KAYAK collects reviews.
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7.4
United AirlinesOverall score based on 11272 reviews
7.7boarding
7.1entertainment
7.2comfort
6.7food
8.1crew
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Due to one crew member not showing up to work, our flight was significantly delayed causing us to miss our connecting flight in Houston to Mississippi causing us to be delayed by more than 6 hours and missing our event all together. Very disappointing. All because ONE crew member called in sick. United did grant us a $15 meal voucher, which was a small but appreciated concession that I wasn’t able to use because I ordered my lunch and paid for it before applying the concession, and the staff said it was too late to use it. Ugh! We also had a TWO delay coming back from Mississippi, but that was on American Airlines and it was due to weather, so not their fault. Anyway, not at all impressed with United’s handling of our flight and the HUGE disappointment of missing our important family event for our 90 year old mother. All that money and all that stress and emotions for nothing. Having to wait the hour to bring an employee from LAX seemed like something that should not have happened. Why don’t you have a local back-up? Santa Ana is not a little airport in a rural area.

2.0 MediocreAnonymous, Apr 2024SNA - IAH
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Due to one crew member not showing up to work, our flight was significantly delayed causing us to miss our connecting flight in Houston to Mississippi causing us to be delayed by more than 6 hours and missing our event all together. Very disappointing. All because ONE crew member called in sick. United did grant us a $15 meal voucher, which was a small but appreciated concession that I wasn’t able to use because I ordered my lunch and paid for it before applying the concession, and the staff said it was too late to use it. Ugh! We also had a TWO delay coming back from Mississippi, but that was on American Airlines and it was due to weather, so not their fault. Anyway, not at all impressed with United’s handling of our flight and the HUGE disappointment of missing our important family event for our 90 year old mother. All that money and all that stress and emotions for nothing. Having to wait the hour to bring an employee from LAX seemed like something that should not have happened. Why don’t you have a local back-up? Santa Ana is not a little airport in a rural area.

Trip was smooth bumpy from the wind but no issues at all the crew attendant was very pleasant and had great customer service

The customer service was excellent! Check-in, baggage check-in, boarding, the flight went very smooth.

Awful. I got stuck next to a person carrying a dog and behind someone with a dog. People need to board these dogs downstairs. The cabin is crowded enough with your pets

It was delayed several hours which delayed our connection in Denver. Not happy.

Ok, but comfort was lacking as the seats were way to small

the head jack on my seat didn't work and the power outlet didn't work for my seat

All good except paid for wifi that did not work

Some of these FA’s need attitude check. Snarky bitches

The plane boarded and deplaned twice before the crew timed out. Flight was 7 hours late departing. Horrible experience!

Flight boarded without pilots. Sat on plane for 3 hrs. after over an hour late boarding. Plane never took off. Had to deplane near midnight. Line for rebooking was 3 hours + long. I had to leave.

Missed the flight because of them and up geting a rental car

Delayd flight out of atl as always miss my conection in dfw no flight untill next day

No problems with flight. Even though I had a short layover in DFW, I was still able to easily make my connection.

Good flights. Departure and arrivals were on time. DFW was a little problematic in that the Skytrain without prior notice bypassed the Echo terminal so that delayed my arrival at my connecting flight.

Late boarding to clean plane from previous flight; initial boarding announcement not loud enough; fantastic cabin attendant front of plane

Delayed flight, few announcements with information, no comps, cluster f boarding because zones weren’t spread out and announced loud and repeatedly, staff did their job -nothing more nothing less, annoying kids were speaking and kicking the heck out of the back of my seat and parents weren’t willing to parent… so another typical day of air travel in the US.,

The staff was unprofessional and didn’t communicate very well. The boarding process was very disheveled, potentially due to a power outage the previous day but there was no contingency plan to properly get passengers boarded the following day. Once boarded the aircraft stayed on the tarmac for over 45 minutes due to high winds. The communication was sporadic but an announcement was finally made an additional 30 minutes later that the flight was cancelled but we couldn’t get off the plane. Prior to deplaning one of the gate agents came on the plane and made an announcement for everyone to pickup their checked bags and take a card to rebook a new reservation because they didn’t have adequate staff. Flights were missed, passengers went to different airports and there was little to no assistance from AA.

Apart from the delay due to unforeseen circumstances. The leg from sjc to dfw was fine. It was the leg from dfw to orf that we encountered issues mainly due to the flight attendant crew not being friendly. We had two small children and we needed some assistance to warm up milk so the baby would sleep. The crew just didn’t get it and made things very difficult. One made a remark that the baby’s dirty diaper smell was a “gift” to the plane in a rude way. Normally I’d brush that off as a funny comment if the rest of the trip the attendants were helpful or understanding of the difficulty we faced. But that wasn’t the case. We were met with rudeness on the second leg. Whereas on the first leg the crew were so nice and helpful.

Flight was delayed and missed connecting flight. Did not give warning about delay until we showed up at the airport. Not good.

Santa Ana - McAllen Flights

Departure:

John Wayne (Santa Ana) (SNA)United States

Destination:

McAllen (MFE)United States

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McAllen - John Wayne (Santa Ana)

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