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$89 Find Cheap Flights from Austin to Santa Ana

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Cheapest round-trip
$185
Overall average: $386
Frontier
Mon 5/4Thu 5/7
AUS - SNA • 1 stop
Cheapest non-stop
$417
Typical prices: $469-$643
Southwest
Wed 4/8Tue 4/14
AUS - SNA • Non-stop
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Southwest offers two free checked bags, ideal for families.
SNA's rideshare pick-up zones are clearly marked.
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Cheapest • Avg $216 (round-trip)
Shortest trip • 5h 02m (one-way)
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Cheap Flights from Austin to Santa Ana (AUS-SNA)

 
Here are some of the best deals found on KAYAK recently from the most popular airlines for round-trip flights from Austin 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.
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Recent round-trip flight deals from Austin to Santa Ana

Mon, May 4 - Thu, May 7
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10:24 am - 1:44 pm
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5h 20m
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8:14 pm - 9:47 pm
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23h 33m
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$185Frontier
Wed, Apr 8 - Sat, Apr 18
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7:00 am - 7:47 pm
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38h 47m
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12:10 pm - 10:05 am
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19h 55m
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$195Frontier
Sat, Apr 25 - Sun, Apr 26
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8:50 pm - 10:44 am
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15h 54m
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7:56 pm - 12:15 pm
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14h 19m
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$196Frontier
Sat, May 9 - Thu, May 14
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9:13 pm - 9:09 am
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SNA
13h 56m
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3:51 pm - 7:46 pm
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AUS
25h 55m
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$204Multiple Airlines
Thu, Apr 9 - Mon, Apr 13
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6:45 am - 11:34 am
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SNA
6h 49m
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7:20 pm - 5:18 pm
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AUS
19h 58m
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$206Frontier
Thu, Apr 23 - Sun, Apr 26
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11:01 am - 10:44 am
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25h 43m
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7:56 pm - 12:15 pm
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14h 19m
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$210Frontier
Tue, Apr 7 - Sat, Apr 18
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7:00 am - 1:58 pm
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SNA
8h 58m
2 stops
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12:10 pm - 10:05 am
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19h 55m
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$219Multiple Airlines
Thu, Apr 23 - Sun, Apr 26
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9:31 pm - 10:44 am
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15h 13m
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7:56 pm - 12:15 pm
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14h 19m
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$221Frontier
Fri, Apr 24 - Mon, Apr 27
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9:47 pm - 11:25 am
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SNA
15h 38m
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3:23 pm - 5:18 pm
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AUS
23h 55m
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$222Multiple Airlines
Fri, Apr 24 - Mon, Apr 27
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9:47 pm - 11:25 am
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SNA
15h 38m
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7:56 pm - 5:18 pm
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AUS
19h 22m
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$224Frontier
Booking Insights

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

Get data-powered insights and trends into flights from Austin to Santa Ana 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 Austin to John Wayne (Santa Ana)?

The average price of all round-trip flights from Austin to Santa Ana clicked on KAYAK for each day over the last 12 months.

When flying from Austin to John Wayne (Santa Ana), you should consider leaving on a Wednesday and avoid Sundays if you are looking for the best rates. For your return to Austin, you’ll find the best rates on Fridays and the most expensive ones on Mondays.

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

To calculate monthly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each month over the last year for round-trip flights from Austin 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 Austin to Santa Ana is September, where tickets cost $308 (return) on average. On the other hand, the most expensive months are March and June, where the average cost of round-trip tickets is $606 and $447 respectively.

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

To calculate weekly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each week before departure over the last year for round-trip flights from Austin to Santa Ana, removes the top 0.1% to account for outliers, and then takes the average of all the values for each week.

To get a below average price on the flight from Austin to Santa Ana, you should book around 4 weeks before departure, which saves you about 17% compared to booking last minute. For the absolute cheapest price, our data suggests you should book 26 weeks before departure.

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Low seasonMay
Cheapest flight$89
Best time to beat the crowds with an average 3% drop in price.
Most popular time to fly and prices are also 8% lower on average.
Flight from Austin to John Wayne (Santa Ana)

When to book flights from Austin to Santa Ana

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

  • Does Austin-Bergstrom International Airport (AUS) have any exclusive lounges where I can wait for my flight to John Wayne Airport (SNA)?

    Yes. If you show your United Airlines ticket and pay an entrance fee, you can wait in the exclusive United Club. If you show your American Airlines ticket and pay at the door, you can access the American Airlines Admirals Club. Both United and American offer some of the cheapest tickets from AUS to SNA.

  • Do any cheap airlines offer Unaccompanied Minor service from Austin to John Wayne Airport (SNA)?

    Many airlines do not offer Unaccompanied Minor service on a flight with a connection, but Delta does. But because the AUS-to-SNA flight has one connection, your child must be at least age 8 to fly unaccompanied. At the connection, Unaccompanied Minors can enjoy the Delta Sky Zone, a staffed exclusive lounge designed specifically for them.

  • Which airline offers a sustainable flight from Austin to John Wayne Airport (SNA)?

    Alaska Airlines, Delta, and American all offer cheap flights from AUS to SNA, and all are frequently rated in the Top 10 most sustainable airlines in the world. These airlines are making successful strides toward net zero carbon emissions and they support carbon offsetting projects, such as reforestation around the globe.

  • Does Austin - Bergstrom International Airport (AUS) offer accommodation for passengers with emotional or cognitive challenges?

    Yes. AUS is a member of the Sunflower Hidden Disabilities Program. Before you travel, sign up and you can wear a sunflower lanyard, which will discreetly alert airport staff that you need extra time and assistance negotiating the airport. Trained staff members can assist you with, for example, check-in, going through security, and boarding.

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

    In the last 3 days, the lowest price for a flight from Austin to Santa Ana was $89 for a one-way ticket and $185 for a round-trip.

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

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

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

    Austin airport is called Austin Bergstrom and the only airport in John Wayne (Santa Ana) is Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty.

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

    Alaska Airlines, Delta, American Airlines, and JetBlue offer inflight Wi-Fi service on the Austin to John Wayne (Santa Ana) flight route.

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

    The Boeing 737-800 is the aircraft model that flies most regularly on the Austin to John Wayne (Santa Ana) flight route.

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

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

  • On which days can I fly direct from Austin to John Wayne (Santa Ana)?

    There are nonstop flights from Austin to John Wayne (Santa Ana) on a daily basis.

  • Which is the best airline for flights from Austin to Santa Ana, Southwest or Delta?

    The two airlines most popular with KAYAK users for flights from Austin to Santa Ana are Southwest and Delta. With an average price for the route of $466 and an overall rating of 8.0, Southwest is the most popular choice. Delta is also a great choice for the route, with an average price of $343 and an overall rating of 7.9.

  • How does KAYAK find such low prices on flights from Austin 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 Austin 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 Austin 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 Austin 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 Austin 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 Austin with another airline. Booking your flights between Austin 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 Austin 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 Austin up to 3 days before/after your preferred dates. You can then pick the flights that suit you best.

KAYAK’s top tips for finding a cheap flight from Austin to Santa Ana

  • Looking for a cheap flight? 25% of our users found flights on this route for $248 or less one-way and $547 or less round-trip.
  • Austin-Bergstrom International Airport (AUS) is it focus city for Southwest Airlines and Delta. The John Wayne Airport (SNA) serves Santa Ana, California and is a hub for Air California. Some of the cheapest airline tickets from AUS to SNA are aboard Southwest and Delta.
  • If you want to secure a rental car when you land at SNA, you can easily access the rental car counters in baggage claim, between the carousels. If you will be driving with children in Santa Ana, remember to reserve an add-on child safety seat. According to California law, children shorter than 4 feet 9 inches or younger than age 8 must be secured in an appropriate child safety seat.
  • If you are looking for a cheap flight from AUS to SNA that allows a lot of luggage, consider purchasing a flight aboard Southwest. Their cheap Wanna Get Away ticket allows one carry-on and two checked bags. The carry-on has no weight restriction but must be within 10 x 16 x 24 inches. Each checked bag must be within 50 lb and 62 inches in total dimensions.
  • Southwest Airlines offers one of the least expensive and most comfortable economy seats from AUS to SNA. Every plane in the southwest fleet is a Boeing 737, and every economy seat on Southwest has 31 inches of seat pitch, which is roomier than comparably-priced tickets that fly the same route.
  • On one-stop flights from AUS to SNS, several airlines make a connection in Dallas (DFW) or Houston (IAH). Other popular connections along this one-stop route include Phoenix, San Francisco, Seattle, Las Vegas, Denver, and Salt Lake City. On two-stop flights, a popular pair of connections is Dallas (DFW) with Phoenix.

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Reviews of the top 5 airlines serving from Austin to Santa Ana

 
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Boarding was easy. The seats are small and fairly uncomfortable

8.0 ExcellentNicole, Mar 2026
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Boarding was easy. The seats are small and fairly uncomfortable

The problem with the seat assignments is that there were a lot of rows in the front that were empty but my row at the back was full. Just not so pleasant.

No food or entertainment, just a quick 40 minute flight. A little bumpy due to Santa Ana winds but pilot has no control over that. Good flight and landing!

Good but I prefer choose your own seat. With the new assigned seats they should board from the back I see no advantage to this new boarding. Just like every other airline

Mediocre. Boarding is now unpleasant. The employees, once friendly and nice, are now regularly speaking sternly to passengers, badgering them to do things right so they can take off on time and gate check bags because they don't have enough overhead bin space. The pretzel snack was crushed flat and broken into even smaller pieces, which happens frequently lately. Drink service was suspended before they reached my row.

The charges were ridiculous for an hour flight and the turbulence was very scary.

3 hour delay. Had to change plans and was still delayed.

The flight crew was extremely rude and especially not helpful when our flight was delayed.

The boarding and seat assignment system no longer works for me, but I know it is being replaced. Otherwise, I am good with the overall experience.

The lead steward kept singing about "San Francisco" and hotel California---more annoying than humorous....needs work. Flight was smooth and on time.

Extremely disappointed with Delta. They canceled flight last minute and then I rebooked the other flights and with which were delayed as well

Left a few minutes early. Got in 15 minutes early. Very attentive service on board. Very organized boarding.

There’s not much to say about a one hour flight. This is a connection from LA to RNO that I missed the previous night due to a mechanical check delay on my originating flight from JFK to LAX. The short flight itself was fine. Instructions from the pilot and crew were per usual. The coffee was barely lukewarm, which possibly was purposeful so we would down it quickly. Bags were already on carousel upon reaching baggage claim, which was excellent.

Delta continues to set the benchmark for traveler-friendly service with minimal disruption and clear communication within the mainland US (coast to coast). I am consistently pleased to be a Delta customer, and this experience once again met my expectations. There was a brief delay departing from MIA due to a technical issue that required the aircraft to return to the gate. However, the situation was handled professionally and transparently. Fortunately, my planned layover allowed ample buffer time, so the adjustment caused no stress. Overall, another smooth and reassuring experience.

Awesome! On time flight, early arrival, and a complimentary upgrade!

Was forced to check in my small carry on, even though I informed the crew it has very fragile items inside

They double booked seats, the gate staff changed my ticket as I was boarding she went over to the computer and changed it without telling me. She messed up an entire three row section for me and others. Other travelers were outraged but the gate staff were so rude, so condescending saying it wasn't their problem to solve. I would rate this a zero if I could. Will not fly Delta again I'll stick with United and American.

I usually get upgraded so my experience is usually amazing. I did not get upgraded this time - which was fine - but the wifi had issues, the monitors were going in & out, & (though not Delta's fault) one of the gentlemen next to me desperately needed a shower.

I really liked the legroom. I am 6’4”.a at For some reason our seats were not together and using the app to fix it didn’t work. Passengers were nice enough to move for us but you should absolutely ensure a parent sits with their child.

Staff were friendly and happy. Delta could make sure passengers that don't have the app know of changes. Without Kayak I would not have known about the change of gate or the delay. Kayak was faster to notify me.

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

Overall we had a good experience during our flight from San Francisco to Houston.

it was a very short flight so my expectations were low.

Very disappointing given gate agent behavior. Filed a formal complaint with United.

Flight delayed. WiFi connectivity very poor if not existant. Last minute arrival forced me to run to catch my connection.

The power at the seat didn't work and the seat itself was difficult to adjust - this was a business class seat. Flight attendant gave me miles to compensate. The attendant was very professional and on top of his game the entire flight.

the whole trip was smooth, and as comfortable as flying is these days. flight crew was friendly and very courteous and helpful.

First class ticket gets you a choice of chips or nuts. . Just like economy Southwest. Also no screen in the seats. This is first class???!

Flight arrived 30 min early and bag was waiting at the baggage pickup. United Club HNL was one of the nicest in the system

Yet another flight in which beverage and snack service was skipped. Other that that, firmly mediocre. Landed early, to gate late due to congestion at the gates. Airline's fault or airports fault: unknown.

Smooth flight. From the early boarding and all were on board before departure time and arrived early in ONT. Great crew. Thank you!!!!

The TSA check in took 1.5 hours to get through in Austin and I missed my flights back to DC

The flight was significantly delayed for 6.5 hours because of snow. There was no communication once the plane returned to the gate regarding when the flight would resume. Other flights were departing while our flight was being unloaded for reasons unknown. Our flight also seemed out of the queue regarding further deicing, refueling, and waiting to Taxi to the runway.

They are always late and seats was also not having working charger

did not have enough meal for first class passengers so offer us snack

AA did not allow to board a flight because my connecting flight from DFW had been canceled. I got on another flight to another city. No service on the plane and I did not use their entertainment system.

Amazing I love American. I’ll never fly anyone else if I can help it.

Everything about the flight was lovely. My only suggestion would be to offer a few more options of tv series from Apple TV or HBO.

After the door had been closed, the cockpit makes an announcement that catering is running late and it is not the airline's fault. It is their fault in the sense that we had to sit for 2 hours or more when we could have stayed in the terminal. Poor communications between catering and airline. This caused a young man to lose his temper and he went storming out hitting objects. He had complained to the gate agent that he had already waited at the gate 7 hours and when can the airplane leave? Airilnes do a poor job of explaining delays, maintenance issues, etc. whereas being truthful may gain more sympathy or understanding.

We were told the flight was delayed 5 times, then it was moved to the next day.

My flight was originally from SAT to MCO connecting from MCO to ORD. We got diverted to ATL and than Frontier staff there was sooo un helpful first they said they couldn’t give us any accommodation since our flight first got delayed that cancelled and now it’s 221am and I am still in ATL since they said they need to create a new flight my final destination is ORD and I have been delayed twice and cancelled. With no real help the frontier app didn’t work no email updates over all such a horrible experience

Gate not determined until I got to the airport - hard to plan the trip to the airport.

Our flight was canceled. I will never use Kayak nor Frontier for travel again. The entire experience was a headache.

Very well recently! Frontier is improving and less harrassing customer on luggages! Positive!

Terrible. The canceled my entire flight when I requested a refund for a trip frontier canceled trip one way.

i was unable to check in the flight. refund requested

I think Frontier was very good at communication. Their app worked very well. Loading was great and the flight was nice and easy.

Great for the price. No wifi or entertainment, but gate agents and crew were fantastic and we boarded quickly and left on time.

Decent clean onboard experience. Okay discount airline experience. Unfortunately, any customer service interactions are difficult and unhelpful. There is no service. Also, a premium seat only gets you premium boarding if you line up first. Once they start general boarding you must go to the back of the line. Not very premium

The crew was mostly okay. The flight attendant who answered our questions was curt and unhelpful unfortunately. He seemed upset and I understand having off days.

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