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Cheapest round-trip
$309
Typical prices: $312-$445
American Airlines
Mon 9/24Fri 9/28
ABQ - SNA • 1 stop
Cheapest one-way
$155
Typical prices: $162-$324
United Airlines
Wed 9/12
ABQ - SNA • 1 stop
Nonstop flights
There are currently no direct flights between Albuquerque and Santa Ana. You'll need to take a connecting flight to reach the destination.
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Cheapest • Avg $250 (round-trip)
Shortest trip • 3h 54m (one-way)
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Cheap Flights from Albuquerque to Santa Ana (ABQ-SNA)

 
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Recent round-trip flight deals from Albuquerque to Santa Ana

Thu, Sep 24 - Mon, Sep 28
American Airlines Logo
11:47 am - 3:32 pmABQ  Albuquerque-SNA Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty
4h 45m1 stop Phoenix Sky Harbor Intl
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4:26 pm - 9:14 pmSNA  Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty-ABQ Albuquerque
3h 48m1 stop Phoenix Sky Harbor Intl
$309American Airlines
Thu, Sep 17 - Wed, Sep 30
American Airlines Logo
9:00 am - 12:31 pmABQ  Albuquerque-SNA Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty
4h 31m1 stop Phoenix Sky Harbor Intl
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6:45 am - 11:06 amSNA  Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty-ABQ Albuquerque
3h 21m1 stop Phoenix Sky Harbor Intl
$309American Airlines
Sat, Oct 17 - Wed, Oct 21
Southwest Logo
5:25 pm - 9:05 pmABQ  Albuquerque-SNA Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty
4h 40m1 stop Denver Intl
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6:45 am - 2:45 pmSNA  Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty-ABQ Albuquerque
7h 00m1 stop Denver Intl
$309Southwest
Wed, Dec 2 - Sat, Dec 5
Southwest Logo
2:15 pm - 5:25 pmABQ  Albuquerque-SNA Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty
4h 10m1 stop Phoenix Sky Harbor Intl
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6:45 am - 1:10 pmSNA  Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty-ABQ Albuquerque
5h 25m1 stop Las Vegas Harry Reid Intl
$309Southwest
Sat, Sep 19 - Sat, Sep 26
American Airlines Logo
11:47 am - 3:32 pmABQ  Albuquerque-SNA Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty
4h 45m1 stop Phoenix Sky Harbor Intl
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10:01 am - 2:34 pmSNA  Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty-ABQ Albuquerque
3h 33m1 stop Phoenix Sky Harbor Intl
$309American Airlines
Thu, Sep 10 - Sat, Sep 12
Southwest Logo
3:35 pm - 9:55 pmABQ  Albuquerque-SNA Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty
7h 20m1 stop Denver Intl
Southwest Logo
11:05 am - 5:30 pmSNA  Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty-ABQ Albuquerque
5h 25m1 stop Denver Intl
$309Southwest
Wed, Dec 2 - Fri, Dec 4
Delta Logo
6:13 pm - 10:21 pmABQ  Albuquerque-SNA Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty
5h 08m1 stop Salt Lake City
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5:24 pm - 10:43 pmSNA  Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty-ABQ Albuquerque
4h 19m1 stop Salt Lake City
$322Delta
Sat, Nov 21 - Fri, Nov 27
United Airlines Logo
4:14 pm - 8:45 pmABQ  Albuquerque-SNA Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty
5h 31m1 stop San Francisco
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3:17 pm - 10:28 pmSNA  Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty-ABQ Albuquerque
6h 11m1 stop San Francisco
$356United Airlines
Sun, Sep 6 - Thu, Sep 10
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7:46 am - 12:06 pmABQ  Albuquerque-SNA Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty
5h 20m1 stop San Francisco
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6:45 am - 3:04 pmSNA  Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty-ABQ Albuquerque
7h 19m1 stop Denver Intl
$389United Airlines
Tue, Oct 6 - Tue, Oct 13
Alaska Airlines Logo
7:00 am - 3:56 pmABQ  Albuquerque-SNA Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty
9h 56m1 stop Seattle/Tacoma Intl
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3:13 pm - 11:28 pmSNA  Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty-ABQ Albuquerque
7h 15m1 stop Seattle/Tacoma Intl
$533Alaska Airlines
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Price, demand and travel trends for Albuquerque to Santa Ana flights

Use KAYAK data on prices, travel dates, airlines and seasonal trends to compare options and book flights from Albuquerque to Santa Ana with more confidence.

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

Round-trip flights from Albuquerque to Santa Ana start at $309. Prices are below average for this route right now, with typical round-trip fares ranging from $312 to $445. The lowest price found in the past 5 days was $309 on American Airlines.

What's the cheapest day of the week to fly from Albuquerque to Santa Ana?

Saturday is the cheapest day of the week to fly from Albuquerque to Santa Ana, it is 19% cheaper than the average day. Friday is the most expensive day with flight prices 7% higher than average. Based on deals found by KAYAK users in the last 12 months.

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

  • January is the cheapest month to fly from Albuquerque to Santa Ana at $278 round-trip.
  • November ($550) and March ($446) are the most expensive months.
  • The price difference between flying in the cheapest and most expensive months is 97% on average.
This is based on KAYAK aggregated and averaged internal data over the past 12 months.

Key details for Albuquerque to Santa Ana flights

Low season

August

Cheapest flight

$155
Best time to beat the crowds with an average 4% drop in price.
Most popular time to fly with an average 46% increase in price.
Flight from Albuquerque to 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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Your Albuquerque to Santa Ana flight questions, answered

Find helpful route details based on KAYAK data, including flight times, airports, airlines and booking questions.

  • Which airports can I use when flying from Albuquerque to Santa Ana?

    Flights from Albuquerque to Santa Ana usually depart from Albuquerque (ABQ) and arrive at Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty (SNA).

  • What cabin classes can I book on flights from Albuquerque to Santa Ana?

    Only Economy Class is available on flights from Albuquerque to Santa Ana.

  • How much can I save by taking a layover when flying from Albuquerque to Santa Ana?

    On this route, layover flights are cheaper than nonstop options on average. Layover fares average $250 round-trip via Salt Lake City (SLC), compared to $650 for nonstop.

  • Which airports do connecting flights from Albuquerque to Santa Ana pass through?

    One-stop flights from Albuquerque to Santa Ana most commonly connect through:

    • Phoenix Sky Harbor Intl (PHX) - 85% of one-stop connections
    • Las Vegas Harry Reid Intl (LAS) - 9% of one-stop connections
    • Denver Intl (DEN) - 5% of one-stop connections
    • Salt Lake City (SLC) - 1% of one-stop connections

    Phoenix Sky Harbor Intl (PHX) handles the largest share of one-stop connections on this route.

  • Can I save money by using flexible dates for flights from Albuquerque to Santa Ana?

    On the Albuquerque to Santa Ana route, being flexible with your departure day can save you up to 25%. Saturday is the cheapest day at $307 round-trip on average, while Friday is the most expensive at $406: a $99 difference. Cheaper weekend fares like these are typical of routes dominated by weekday business travel.

  • What popular places can I visit in Santa Ana?

    Some of the most popular sights in Santa Ana are Embassy Suites by Hilton Santa Ana Orange County Airport, Westfield Mainplace and Santa Ana Zoo. These are among the most viewed places in Santa Ana on KAYAK.

  • How long is a flight from Albuquerque to Santa Ana?

    A nonstop flight from Albuquerque to Santa Ana takes 0h 00m, covering 648 miles.

  • Do I need a passport to fly from Albuquerque to Santa Ana?

    No, a passport is not required for this domestic route, but you will need a real ID-compliant driver's license, a state ID, or another TSA-accepted form of identification.

  • Have flight prices from Albuquerque to Santa Ana changed much recently?

    Yes. Based on fares seen in the past 5 days, round-trip prices on this route showed a wide range, from about $304 to $1,756. That means the highest observed fare was about 6x higher than the lowest one.

  • How are flight prices from Albuquerque to Santa Ana looking right now?

    One-way fares from Albuquerque to Santa Ana are currently lower than usual. Average one-way flight prices are about $159, which is 26% below the typical average for this route.

  • How much time can I save by choosing a different layover airport from Albuquerque to Santa Ana?

    Flying via Las Vegas Harry Reid Intl (LAS) gives the shortest average 1-stop total travel time at 3h 54m, compared with 3h 58m via Phoenix Sky Harbor Intl (PHX) and 4h 21m via Salt Lake City (SLC).

  • What is the time difference between Albuquerque and Santa Ana?

    Santa Ana is 1 hour behind Albuquerque (Pacific Time vs Mountain Time). Plan for the time shift when scheduling connections or first-day activities.

  • What car rental options are available at Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty Airport (SNA)?

    Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty Airport (SNA) hosts 5 major car rental companies, with daily rates starting from around $19 for economy cars. Top options include:
    · Thrifty
    · Dollar
    · Budget
    · Alamo
    · GREEN MOTION

  • How much should I expect to pay for a Albuquerque to Santa Ana flight?

    Round-trip flights from Albuquerque to Santa Ana range from $312 to $445, with an average of $376 over the past 12 months. Anything below $312 counts as a good deal.

Your guide to booking Albuquerque to Santa Ana flights

Get tips on when to book, when to fly and what to know before your trip.
  • If your dates can be flexible, aim for a Saturday departure instead of Friday. On this route, Saturday flights average $307 - about $99 less than Friday (24% savings) based on the last 12 months.
  • If you can choose when to travel, plan your Albuquerque to Santa Ana trip for January. Fares historically average $278 round-trip in that month - typically $272 less than the most expensive month, which is November (based on the last 12 months).
  • If you have the time, taking a 1-stop flight through Salt Lake City Airport (SLC) can be cheaper than flying direct. The cheapest layover option averages $250 round-trip on this route - about $400 less than direct flights (based on the last 12 months).
  • If you're arriving late at night and need somewhere to stay, check out these hotels close to Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty Airport.
    - Courtyard by Marriott Santa Ana Orange County
    - Hotel Zessa Orange County Airport, a DoubleTree by Hilton
    - voco Orange County - Airport by IHG

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