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Find cheap flights from John Wayne (Santa Ana) to Richmond from $120

This is the cheapest one-way flight price found by a KAYAK user in the last 72 hours by searching for a flight from Santa Ana to Richmond departing on 4/30. 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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These are the airlines KAYAK users have selected most often from within our search results in flight searches from Santa Ana to Richmond, as well as popular online travel agencies
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Cheap flight deals from Santa Ana to Richmond

Here are some of the best deals found on KAYAK recently from the most popular airlines for round-trip flights from Santa Ana to Richmond 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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7:58 pm - 3:01 pmSNA-RIC
40h 03m2 stops
6:14 am - 10:15 pmRIC-SNA
19h 01m1 stop
Tue, Apr 16 - Sat, Apr 20
3:37 pm - 5:26 amSNA-RIC
10h 49m1 stop
12:20 pm - 9:59 amRIC-SNA
24h 39m3 stops
$251Spirit Airlines
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Thu, Apr 11 - Wed, Apr 24
8:52 am - 5:26 amSNA-RIC
17h 34m1 stop
8:30 pm - 9:33 amRIC-SNA
40h 03m2 stops
Thu, Apr 11 - Wed, Apr 24
12:15 pm - 11:55 pmSNA-RIC
8h 40m1 stop
5:40 am - 11:01 amRIC-SNA
8h 21m1 stop
$446Delta
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Tue, Apr 16 - Wed, Apr 17
9:55 am - 10:25 pmSNA-RIC
9h 30m2 stops
5:40 am - 11:01 amRIC-SNA
8h 21m1 stop
$451Delta
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Tue, Apr 16 - Wed, Apr 17
9:15 pm - 8:19 amSNA-RIC
8h 04m1 stop
3:16 pm - 8:23 pmRIC-SNA
8h 07m1 stop
$473American Airlines
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Thu, May 2 - Wed, May 8
9:15 pm - 8:19 amSNA-RIC
8h 04m1 stop
3:20 pm - 8:52 pmRIC-SNA
8h 32m1 stop
$505American Airlines
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Wed, Apr 10 - Wed, Apr 24
10:45 am - 9:24 pmSNA-RIC
7h 39m1 stop
8:14 am - 9:11 amRIC-SNA
27h 57m1 stop
$678United Airlines
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Sat, May 25 - Mon, May 27
6:20 pm - 11:09 pmSNA-RIC
25h 49m1 stop
6:30 am - 11:54 amRIC-SNA
8h 24m1 stop
$701United Airlines
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Fri, May 10 - Sun, May 12
6:45 am - 11:12 pmSNA-RIC
13h 27m2 stops
11:37 am - 10:30 pmRIC-SNA
13h 53m2 stops
$1,490Alaska Airlines
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Sat, May 25 - Mon, May 27

Flights from Santa Ana to Richmond - Travel Insights & Trends

Get data-powered insights and trends into flights from Santa Ana to Richmond 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 Richmond?

The average price of all flights from Santa Ana to Richmond, Virginia clicked on KAYAK for each day over the last 12 months.
Your flight ticket price will generally be cheaper if you fly to Richmond on a Tuesday and more expensive on a Monday. On your return trip to Santa Ana, you should consider flying back on a Wednesday, and avoid Saturdays for better deals.

What is the cheapest month to fly from Santa Ana to Richmond, Virginia?

To calculate monthly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each month over the last year for flights from Santa Ana to Richmond, Virginia, 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 Richmond, Virginia is September, where tickets cost $258 on average. On the other hand, the most expensive months are December and May, where the average cost of tickets is $651 and $505 respectively.

How far in advance should I book a flight from Santa Ana to Richmond, Virginia?

To calculate daily average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each day before departure over the last year for flights from Santa Ana to Richmond, Virginia, 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 Richmond, Virginia, you should book around 5 days before departure. For the absolute cheapest price, our data suggests you should book 51 days before departure.

Which airlines provide the cheapest flights from Santa Ana to Richmond?

The cheapest price for the route for each airline clicked by KAYAK users in the last 72 hours.
The cheapest return flight ticket from Santa Ana to Richmond found by KAYAK users in the last 72 hours was for $251 on Spirit Airlines, followed by Delta ($446). One-way flight deals have also been found from as low as $123 on Spirit Airlines and from $222 on American Airlines.

How long does a flight from Santa Ana to Richmond take?

There are no direct flights for this route listed on KAYAK. The shortest multi-flight duration is 6h 29m.

Good to know

Low season

February

High season

July

Cheapest flight

$120
Best time to beat the crowds with an average 14% drop in price.
Most popular time to fly with an average 11% increase in price.
Flight from Santa Ana to Richmond

When to book flights from Santa Ana to Richmond

Are your dates flexible? Find out the best times to travel from Santa Ana to Richmond 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 Richmond

  • What is the cheapest flight from Santa Ana to Richmond, Virginia?

    In the last 3 days, the lowest price for a flight from Santa Ana to Richmond, Virginia was $120 for a one-way ticket and $250 for a round-trip.

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

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

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

    Santa Ana and Richmond are both served by 1 main airport. You will leave Santa Ana from Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty and will be arriving at Richmond Byrd Intl.

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

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

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

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

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

    The two airlines most popular with KAYAK users for flights from Santa Ana to Richmond are Delta and United Airlines. With an average price for the route of $464 and an overall rating of 8.0, Delta is the most popular choice. United Airlines is also a great choice for the route, with an average price of $415 and an overall rating of 7.4.

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

    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 Richmond.

  • 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 Richmond?

    KAYAK’s flight Price Forecast tool uses historical data to determine whether the price for a flight to Richmond 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 Richmond?

    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 Richmond with an airline and back to John Wayne (Santa Ana) with another airline. Booking your flights between John Wayne (Santa Ana) and RIC 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 Richmond?

    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 Richmond 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 4 airlines serving from Santa Ana to Richmond

Need help choosing which airline to fly with from Santa Ana to Richmond? KAYAK airline reviews give an overall score for each airline based on loads of factors, including comfort, boarding, in-flight entertainment and more, to make your decision easier. See airline scores according to KAYAK reviews.
8.0
DeltaOverall score based on 11418 reviews
82boarding
81overall
86crew
79comfort
80entertainment
75food
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I didn’t not like that I could not select my seat and ended up with the worse seat.

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I didn’t not like that I could not select my seat and ended up with the worse seat.

The landing was bad and the hostess came two times and i was sleeping but when she served the person that nexts to me I woke up and she didn’t even asked me if I need any drink or snacks two times!!!!

Plane was late because of a mechanical malfunction and the food listed as available was not. Flight attendants seem over worked and under paid. They just done seem happy. And that can be seen in their faces.

Waited 3 hours on a plane to de-ice due to manpower issues. Waited another hour and a half once we landed because of a gate issue. Missed my connections. Created. A total of 13 hours of delay.

Great, on time departure, friendly and accommodating crew, great leg room, Smith flight

Plane was turned around due to fog half way into the flight, Delta did not properly direct passengers to stay on same flight and instead failed to properly rebook on Alaska

Like most domestic flights in the US, you are basically on your own with this airline when it comes to food, so be sure to purchase meals and drinks ahead of time or expect to arrive starving and dehydrated (like I was).

You need to be a hacker to get the (Free) WiFi

I guess they don’t serve drinks on planes anymore

The flight was overbooked and the staff at the gate started calling for volunteers to drop out and offering incentives. That delayed the flight

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

Left 2 hours later for delayed I had to take care a kid with special need since people don’t want to move to accommodate the rest of the family. . It wasn’t bad but that made me upset that people can be that selfish.

For a 22 minute flight all you expect is for it to be safe and comfortable

Flight was on time. Staff were friendly. I paid for Economy Plus but was required to check my standard carry-on luggage due to lack of space on the aircraft. This cost me 30 minutes, unexpectedly, in waiting at the baggage claim. This experience did not meet my expectations.

Wouldn’t let me check in said couldn’t find a ticket had to wait very long Time

Airline did not explain reasons why flight was delayed two hours. Explanations were badly needed and rarely provided. Problem seemed to clearly be the airline’s fault and not the fault of the weather or airport.

Very uncomfortable seats and seat backs, and I am only 5’9”. Delayed due to crew issues, spent a long time with no ventilation. Teeny overhead bins. Wifi worked well. Arrived safely.

I was delighted that we were able to get on the 4:40 pm flight rather than our original booking at 6:55 pm!! Other than that, the flight was comfortable and landed early😊

We waited too long to get water while the plane was on the Tarmac awaiting de-icing.

I liked that we arrived earlier, you could improve your snacks give away

No meal on a cross country flight? SFO-MiA is pretty much the definition of a coast to coast flight. No meal provided. Sky high wi-fi rates too. Stop nickel and diming your customers.

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 From PHX to CVG was on time, very professional staff

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

The usual wait at Columbus once you land to get to an open gate (20 minutes) and then the usual 30 minutes for your luggage to appear.

Nothing, flight was supposed to leave at 758 am. My flight didn’t leave until 430 pm. Spent the whole day at the airport.

Everything was very good EXCEPT the food, on a five and a half hour trip. They only gave to us was snacks in first class. They didn't give us pillows or blankets.

It was wonderful upgrading to first. Plane was so cold thou. Crew was great. Wish there was a food option in first for such a long flight. Doesnt matter the time of day. Chintzy.

Do a bit better with n first class offer some real food and pillows

Didn’t make the connecting flight due to a delay on our first flight.

I felt scam to have to pay $50 additional for my carry on luggage which was free for my other airline.

Enjoyed the experience, on time flights, friendly staff the WiFi was intros d kept cutting out.

Awful experience. Both flights were delayed several times with weather but also crew members being the official cause. The vouchers are unusable and insufficient ($50 voucher to fly the same crappy airline is a joke for putting me on a red-eye that landed at 3:00 am). The aircrafts were old and uncomfortable (have a real pocket on the seat, for crying out loud!).

Its so random that they only allow 40 pounds on checked bags when all airlines take 55. They then charge you for each 10 extra pounds, so my checked suitcase was $130 and the flight $30 ... its like whattt, im for sure not traveling with Spirit again

It wasn’t as horrible as I would have expected, however, to not provide water and change so much for bags is a ripoff to say the least.

I was penalized for a mistake made by your team

I was charged $99 for a carryon on the 4th out of 4 flights only. It was placed under the seat just like the other times. Ridiculous.

Overall good service and good flight. Flights were quick and early.

Was 2 hours early for my flight they canceled my flight 2 hours before flight took off then told me to get a flight 24 hours later I had to pay $297 for I missed it. I had flight insurance and bc they put I missed my flight I had to wait 2 days to book a new flight. Flight insurance through spirit isn’t worth anything because I ended up paying for my hotel and flight and insurance didn’t cover anything!!

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Recent one-way flight deals

 
Only flying one-way? Below are some of the best one-way flight deals from Santa Ana to Richmond found on KAYAK in the last 72 hours.
4/30Tue
2 stops
14h 23mSNA-RIC
$120
5/21Tue
3 stopsSpirit Airlines
27h 44mSNA-RIC
$123
4/25Thu
2 stops
35h 46mSNA-RIC
$128
4/12Fri
1 stopSpirit Airlines
19h 29mSNA-RIC
$135
4/30Tue
1 stopAmerican Airlines
8h 04mSNA-RIC
$222
5/4Sat
2 stopsDelta
12h 56mSNA-RIC
$228
5/17Fri
1 stopDelta
6h 29mSNA-RIC
$253
4/12Fri
2 stopsAmerican Airlines
9h 49mSNA-RIC
$290
4/2Tue
1 stopUnited Airlines
7h 50mSNA-RIC
$839
4/1Mon
1 stopUnited Airlines
7h 50mSNA-RIC
$887

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Last minute flights from Santa Ana to Richmond

Last minute flight, train and bus deals

 
These last-minute flight deals are the cheapest flights found on KAYAK in the last 72 hours for flights from Santa Ana to Richmond that are departing in the next 10 days.
3/31Sun
multi-stopSpirit Airlines
10h 53mSNA-RIC
4/1Mon
multi-stopSpirit Airlines
24h 08mRIC-SNA
$669

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Santa Ana - Richmond Flights

Departure:

John Wayne (Santa Ana) (SNA)United States

Destination:

Richmond (RIC)United States

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Richmond - John Wayne (Santa Ana)

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