ABQ - SNA

$144 Find Cheap Flights from Albuquerque to John Wayne (Santa Ana)

This is the cheapest one-way flight price found by a KAYAK user in the last 72 hours by searching for a flight from Albuquerque to Santa Ana departing on 8/5. 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 Albuquerque to John Wayne (Santa Ana), as well as popular online travel agencies
These are the airlines KAYAK users have selected most often from within our search results in flight searches from Albuquerque to John Wayne (Santa Ana), as well as popular online travel agencies
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Cheapest round-trip
$292
Typical prices: $273-$376
United Airlines
Mon 8/10Tue 8/18
ABQ - SNA • 1 stop
Cheapest one-way
$144
Typical prices: $140-$315
United Airlines
Wed 8/5
ABQ - SNA • 1 stop
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Cheapest • from $292 (round-trip)
Best reviews • 7.9 score
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There are currently no direct flights between Albuquerque and Santa Ana. You'll need at least 1 connection.
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Cheapest • Avg $243 (round-trip)
Shortest trip • 3h 36m (one-way)
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Cheapest • 29% price drop
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Cheap Flights from Albuquerque to Santa Ana (ABQ-SNA)

 
Here are some of the best deals found on KAYAK recently from the most popular airlines for round-trip flights from Albuquerque to Santa Ana 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.
Discover the best prices for you by selecting your travel dates on KAYAK.

Recent round-trip flight deals from Albuquerque to Santa Ana

Mon, Aug 10 - Tue, Aug 18
United Airlines Logo
4:20 pm - 10:01 pm
ABQ
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SNA
6h 41m
1 stop
United Airlines Logo
1:08 pm - 8:49 pm
SNA
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ABQ
6h 41m
1 stop
$292United Airlines
Thu, Aug 6 - Mon, Aug 10
Southwest Logo
6:50 am - 10:50 am
ABQ
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SNA
5h 00m
1 stop
Southwest Logo
4:40 pm - 11:05 pm
SNA
-
ABQ
5h 25m
1 stop
$297Southwest
Sat, Jul 25 - Sat, Aug 1
American Airlines Logo
6:00 am - 8:59 am
ABQ
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SNA
3h 59m
1 stop
American Airlines Logo
7:32 pm - 11:59 pm
SNA
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ABQ
3h 27m
1 stop
$303American Airlines
Sat, Jul 25 - Sat, Aug 1
Southwest Logo
6:40 pm - 10:00 pm
ABQ
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SNA
4h 20m
1 stop
Southwest Logo
2:15 pm - 11:30 pm
SNA
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ABQ
8h 15m
2 stops
$308Southwest
Thu, Aug 13 - Sat, Aug 15
Southwest Logo
2:55 pm - 5:25 pm
ABQ
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SNA
3h 30m
1 stop
Southwest Logo
6:45 am - 1:40 pm
SNA
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ABQ
5h 55m
1 stop
$309Southwest
Sat, Aug 15 - Tue, Aug 18
Southwest Logo
6:10 am - 11:40 am
ABQ
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SNA
6h 30m
2 stops
Southwest Logo
8:45 am - 3:40 pm
SNA
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ABQ
5h 55m
2 stops
$313Southwest
Thu, Aug 13 - Sat, Aug 15
Southwest Logo
2:55 pm - 5:25 pm
ABQ
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SNA
3h 30m
1 stop
Southwest Logo
12:00 pm - 8:05 pm
SNA
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ABQ
7h 05m
2 stops
$315Southwest
Mon, Aug 10 - Tue, Aug 18
Southwest Logo
4:40 pm - 10:05 pm
ABQ
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SNA
6h 25m
1 stop
Southwest Logo
2:10 pm - 9:05 pm
SNA
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ABQ
5h 55m
2 stops
$316Southwest
Mon, Aug 10 - Tue, Aug 18
Southwest Logo
7:30 am - 1:50 pm
ABQ
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SNA
7h 20m
2 stops
Southwest Logo
2:10 pm - 9:05 pm
SNA
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ABQ
5h 55m
2 stops
$321Southwest
Thu, Aug 13 - Sat, Aug 15
Southwest Logo
7:30 am - 1:50 pm
ABQ
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SNA
7h 20m
2 stops
Southwest Logo
12:00 pm - 8:05 pm
SNA
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ABQ
7h 05m
2 stops
$324Southwest
Booking Insights

KAYAK's insights & trends for Albuquerque to Santa Ana flights

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

How much is a round-trip flight from Albuquerque to Santa Ana, California?

This analysis is based on the cheapest round-trip price found on KAYAK in the last 12 months by searching for a flight from Albuquerque to Santa Ana, California departing in August.

What is the cheapest month to fly from Albuquerque to John Wayne (Santa Ana)?

To calculate monthly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each month over the last year for round-trip flights from Albuquerque to Santa Ana, 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 Albuquerque to John Wayne (Santa Ana) is January, where tickets cost $278 (return) on average. On the other hand, the most expensive months are July and November, where the average cost of round-trip tickets is $520 and $519 respectively.

Good to know

Low seasonJuly
Cheapest flight$144
Best time to beat the crowds but there is an average 32% increase in price.
Most popular time to fly and prices are also 7% lower on average.
Flight from Albuquerque to John Wayne (Santa Ana)

When to book flights from Albuquerque to Santa Ana

Are your dates flexible? Find out the best times to travel from Albuquerque to Santa Ana 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 Albuquerque to John Wayne (Santa Ana)

  • What is the cheapest flight from Albuquerque to John Wayne (Santa Ana)?

    In the last 5 days, the lowest price for a flight from Albuquerque to John Wayne (Santa Ana) was $144 for a one-way ticket and $292 for a round-trip.

  • Do I need a passport to fly between Albuquerque and John Wayne (Santa Ana)?

    No, a passport isn't needed to fly from Albuquerque to John Wayne (Santa Ana). However, local authorities might ask for an official ID.

  • Which airports will I be using when flying from Albuquerque to John Wayne (Santa Ana)?

    When flying out of Albuquerque you will be using Albuquerque. You will be landing at John Wayne (Santa Ana), also known as Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty.

  • Which airlines offer Wi-Fi service onboard planes from Albuquerque to John Wayne (Santa Ana)?

    Only Alaska Airlines offers inflight Wi-Fi service on the Albuquerque to John Wayne (Santa Ana) flight route.

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

    The Canadair (Bombardier) Regional Jet 700 is the aircraft model that flies most regularly on the Albuquerque to John Wayne (Santa Ana) flight route.

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

    Star Alliance, and oneworld are the airline alliances operating flights between Albuquerque and John Wayne (Santa Ana), with Star Alliance being the most commonly used for this route.

  • Which is the best airline for flights from Albuquerque to John Wayne (Santa Ana), Southwest or United Airlines?

    The two airlines most popular with KAYAK users for flights from Albuquerque to John Wayne (Santa Ana) are Southwest and United Airlines. With an average price for the route of $386 and an overall rating of 7.9, Southwest is the most popular choice. United Airlines is also a great choice for the route, with an average price of $371 and an overall rating of 7.4.

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

    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 Albuquerque to John Wayne (Santa Ana).

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

    KAYAK’s flight Price Forecast tool uses historical data to determine whether the price for a flight to John Wayne (Santa Ana) from Albuquerque 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 Albuquerque to John Wayne (Santa Ana)?

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

    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 John Wayne (Santa Ana) from Albuquerque up to 3 days before/after your preferred dates. You can then pick the flights that suit you best.

Reviews of the top 3 airlines serving from Albuquerque to Santa Ana

 
See real verified KAYAK customer reviews for airlines flying from Albuquerque to John Wayne (Santa Ana). 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.
Need help choosing which airline to fly with from Albuquerque to Santa Ana? 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 verified KAYAK customer reviews.
7.9
SouthwestOverall score based on 4246 reviews
7.0Food
8.6Crew
8.1Boarding
8.0Comfort
7.5Entertainment
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The flight was late. The crew was rude. There was no food. Cramped and uncomfortable. Nothing about this flight was good.

2.0 MediocreIrene, Jun 2026
DEN - SFO
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The flight was late. The crew was rude. There was no food. Cramped and uncomfortable. Nothing about this flight was good.

It was just okay, no frills, basic transportation with no luxury. No screens on the seats, no water or drinks on a short flight. Full flight but at least it was on time.

The first time I flew in the extra legroom section. It was difficult to notice a difference. I had bad luck with my neighbors. The crew was okay. Southwest has reduced the live TV options.

No gluten free snacks. Seats felt worn or bare bones even though it was a new 737 MAX 8.

Plane was clean and comfortable. Flight attendants and gate staff were professional, friendly and efficient. Boarding and deplaning were orderly and efficient. All in all, the typical excellent Southwest experience.

Not having a five hour delay with little notice! The crew was very kind, though, and just as tired as we passengers were. The flight didn't depart until nearly 1 am...and no reason was ever given.

This rating is based completely on the flight delay. Any flight where the plane goes through or originates in Las Vegas is delayed. I will avoid booking flights that do this in the future,

This was a train wreck with the schedule as soon as the delay was announced. The delay originally put us back by 40 minutes from a start time of 10:10AM, then later was revised to be only 27 minutes late. We began boarding only a few minutes late. I don't know what happened but we then left the gate over 45 minutes past our original start time of 10:10. Pilots did a great job of making up time (thank you for that), however upon arrival into the Dallas area, we circled several times, as there was a plane on the runway with mechanical problems, and didn't land and have the door opened until 1:46PM local time. I dashed to my connecting gate, fortunately only 4 gates away, and got there at 1:50PM local time. There were still people in line to board the jet way. The gate attendant made eye contact with me, left the check and station and promptly ushered the remaining people down the jet way, then returned to say the gate was closed and we were denied boarding. She then said I was already re-booked, not even knowing who I was. I did not receive notification of rebooking until 1:58 PM. At the desk we were then told that it was not their fault that our originating flight was late due to the stranded plane, and that the only compensation we could be offered was to be re-booked. I'm sorry, but at Love Field the ONLY airline there is Southwest, so yes, they ARE responsible for this! Also, choosig to deny me boarding even though I was in the queue 10 minutes prior to takeoff was an exceptional instance of very poor customer service. While I may not have many choices of airlines with flights originating from Albuquerque, Southwest is now last on my list!

The open seating makes passengers boarding ahead of you think they also have the right to the empty middle seat. Trumper next to me refused to move her laptop bag from my leg area. I did not make a fuss since it was a short flight.

Three delays that got us home hours later than expected.

This was an overnight flight, and in the morning they did know coffee service. How you can throw passengers in a San Francisco airport at 5:40 a.m. in the morning and not giving them Coffee is a crime.

Our flight was delayed several Times due to mechanical issues. Although I understand this may happen at times, it was very inconvenient and we had to book a hotel for an overnight stay. We were traveling with my 3-yo grandson and waiting at the airport from noon until 6:30pm with no reassurance that our next rescheduled flight would depart, we had to decide what’s best for him. A day later, I found out that I may be able to demand compensation if my flight is delayed more than 4 hours. I will hav to read the fine print next time.

Destroyed my suitcase. Tired of talking about it. Cancelling my unite mileage plus account.

The crew was great. Very friendly and responsive. The plane was old, small and tight. We ran out of overhead space and I had to check. Middle seat was particularly tight.

Flight delayed for more than 16 hrs and no effort was spent to provide an alternate

The control panel for the seat back screen did not work at all after takeoff.

The crew was nice but the people going to Orange County are so entitled. Everyone thinks everything is suppose for be perfect for them. Tough crowd.

The flights from Ottawa to Albuquerque went smoothly enough though on on flight they didn't have how water for coffee or tea and on another there there was no ice. The return flights from Albuquerque were delayed by mechanical problems on both flights. Ottawa was a ground crew maintenance issue.

How they treated my luggage was horrible. And foods are not edible… Flight attendants were not listening my request. Etc

This flight worked as promised, a rare event these days. Of course it helped that we were upgraded. The food was, however, as bad as ever.

Flight cancelled. Twice. And no communication. No gate agent. Went past boarding time and had to go and see email from AA. Airport communication was bad

It was so much better than expected, Ohare is not such a pleasant experience but American Airlines with the new, clean aeroplane and free Wi-Fi was outstanding and the crew so pleasant and helpful.

To have arrived on time and not 3 hours late after having already spent $100 to change to an earlier flight, only to arrive back home close to the original flight time.

The WiFi would not connect enough for me to do my actual work. It permaspooled, disconnected, said it was connected, then wouldn't open an email... it was frustrating. I am not a tall person, 5'4" - and I felt cramped with little room to reach into my bag under the seat in front of me. I feel sorry for anyone taller than me having to fly. the one positive thing I will add, is the overhead bins are roomy enough to manage more bags than other carriers.

Amazing food, great staff, with one noticable detail missing ...but no seat entertainment in any of aircraft ...I am not a fan

They cancelled two flight and got us onto another airline, which was also delayed.

Boarding and crew were great. Everything was. On time. The 737 was Incredibly Uncomfortable!! Too tight in seat area for one, but, the real problem was that the seats were AWFUL. After an 8 hour flight from Dallas to Madrid my lower back was miserable and I am fit: I never have back problems. It took 2 days to recover. Honestly I can’t recommend AA for long distance flights. Plus for a $1200+ ticket they wanted $30 for 2 hours of internet. Thank you for listening.

A nearly half-hour delay to board/depart meant that our connection in DFW was less than 30 minutes. If the flight attendants would have made an announcement to the flight to allow those with close connections to de-plane first it would have helped, but nothing. We *barely* made our connection, with no time to eat or user the restroom between flights.

On our return trip we were able to get on an earlier flight. American airlines made it so easy to do & at no cost!

My flight change many times and after it was canceled and I have to stay 1 more day

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