BOS - SNA

$144 Find Cheap Flights from Boston to Santa Ana

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Cheapest round-trip
$314
Overall average: $416
Alaska Airlines
Wed 5/6Thu 5/7
BOS - SNA • 1 stop
Cheapest one-way
$144
Typical prices: $154-$338
United Airlines
Tue 5/5
BOS - SNA • 1 stop
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Cheapest • from $314 (round-trip)
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There are currently no direct flights between Boston and Santa Ana. You'll need at least 1 connection.
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Cheapest • Avg $171 (round-trip)
Shortest trip • 8h 08m (one-way)
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Our data shows that travelers who book at least 2 weeks in advance save around 28% compared to booking last minute.
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Cheap Flights from Boston to Santa Ana (BOS-SNA)

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

Wed, May 6 - Thu, May 7
Alaska Airlines Logo
4:33 pm - 10:25 am
BOS
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SNA
20h 52m
1 stop
Alaska Airlines Logo
7:50 pm - 3:33 pm
SNA
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BOS
16h 43m
1 stop
$314Alaska Airlines
Wed, May 6 - Mon, May 11
Delta Logo
5:30 am - 10:23 am
BOS
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SNA
7h 53m
1 stop
Delta Logo
5:25 pm - 7:35 am
SNA
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BOS
11h 10m
1 stop
$317Delta
Wed, Apr 1 - Wed, Apr 8
American Airlines Logo
5:30 am - 1:57 pm
BOS
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SNA
11h 27m
1 stop
American Airlines Logo
11:55 am - 11:52 pm
SNA
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BOS
8h 57m
1 stop
$318American Airlines
Tue, Mar 31 - Fri, Apr 3
American Airlines Logo
12:35 pm - 6:58 pm
BOS
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SNA
9h 23m
1 stop
American Airlines Logo
12:26 pm - 11:59 pm
SNA
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BOS
8h 33m
1 stop
$323American Airlines
Tue, Apr 14 - Wed, Apr 22
United Airlines Logo
11:15 am - 5:33 pm
BOS
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SNA
9h 18m
1 stop
United Airlines Logo
6:39 pm - 6:21 am
SNA
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BOS
8h 42m
1 stop
$324United Airlines
Tue, Mar 31 - Fri, Apr 3
American Airlines Logo
6:15 am - 11:36 am
BOS
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SNA
8h 21m
1 stop
American Airlines Logo
12:26 pm - 11:59 pm
SNA
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BOS
8h 33m
1 stop
$326American Airlines
Tue, Apr 14 - Wed, Apr 29
Delta Logo
5:30 am - 10:23 am
BOS
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SNA
7h 53m
1 stop
Delta Logo
5:02 pm - 6:00 am
SNA
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BOS
9h 58m
1 stop
$328Delta
Wed, Aug 12 - Sun, Aug 16
United Airlines Logo
6:00 am - 12:06 pm
BOS
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SNA
9h 06m
1 stop
United Airlines Logo
7:00 pm - 5:59 am
SNA
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BOS
7h 59m
1 stop
$330United Airlines
Sat, Jun 6 - Sat, Jun 13
United Airlines Logo
6:00 am - 11:50 am
BOS
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SNA
8h 50m
1 stop
United Airlines Logo
9:14 pm - 9:12 am
SNA
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BOS
8h 58m
1 stop
$331United Airlines
Wed, Apr 1 - Mon, Apr 6
American Airlines Logo
5:30 am - 11:57 am
BOS
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SNA
9h 27m
1 stop
American Airlines Logo
7:48 pm - 5:34 am
SNA
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BOS
6h 46m
1 stop
$332American Airlines
Booking Insights

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

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

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

To calculate monthly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each month over the last year for round-trip flights from Boston 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 Boston to Santa Ana is September, where tickets cost $357 (return) on average. On the other hand, the most expensive months are March and November, where the average cost of round-trip tickets is $501 and $483 respectively.

How far in advance should I book a flight from Boston 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 Boston 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 Boston to Santa Ana, you should book around 2 weeks before departure, which saves you about 28% compared to booking last minute. For the absolute cheapest price, our data suggests you should book 13 weeks before departure.

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Low seasonJanuary
Cheapest flight$144
Best time to beat the crowds but there is an average 13% increase in price.
Most popular time to fly and prices are also 4% lower on average.
Flight from Boston to John Wayne (Santa Ana)

When to book flights from Boston to Santa Ana

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

  • What amenities can I expect when flying business class on flights from Boston to John Wayne (Santa Ana)?

    Passengers flying business class on this route can enjoy exclusive amenities, including fast track through security, additional luggage allowance, access to the VIP lounge, priority boarding, in-flight entertainment, extra legroom, a lie-flat seat, complimentary drinks and snacks, amenity kits, a pillow, and a blanket. However, onboard amenities can vary from one airline to another.

  • Which airlines use the origin and destination airports as hubs?

    Boston Logan International Airport is a primary hub for Cape Air and a secondary hub for Delta Air Lines. This airport serves many Caribbean, African, and American destinations. On the other hand, Santa Ana Orange County John Wayne Airport is small to be used as a hub, but serves thousands of passengers weekly.

  • What airlines offer sustainable travel from Boston to John Wayne (Santa Ana)?

    American Airlines is sustainable. These airlines recycle aluminum to minimize waste on the environment. In addition, they use sustainable aviation fuels to reduce greenhouse gas emissions. You can also book Alaska Airlines if you need an eco-friendly journey. These airlines ensure sustainability by engaging their customers to lower carbon emissions during travel.

  • Which nearby cities are served by Santa Ana Orange County John Wayne Airport (SNA)?

    SNA airport serves several cities. After landing, you can go to Costa Mesa to the southwest, Tustin to the northeast, Fountain Valley to the northwest, Laguna Woods to the southeast, and Lake Forest to the east. Several bus lines offer a reliable journey from SNA airport to these cities. However, travelers who prefer independence and flexibility can rent a car and enjoy freedom as they drive to their destinations.

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

    In the last 3 days, the lowest price for a flight from Boston to Santa Ana was $144 for a one-way ticket and $314 for a round-trip.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

  • What is the most popular layover when flying to John Wayne (Santa Ana) from Boston?

    Phoenix is the most popular layover city among KAYAK users traveling from Boston to John Wayne (Santa Ana).

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

    The two airlines most popular with KAYAK users for flights from Boston to Santa Ana are Southwest and Delta. With an average price for the route of $456 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 $422 and an overall rating of 7.9.

  • How does KAYAK find such low prices on flights from Boston 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 Boston 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 Boston 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 Boston 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 Boston 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 Boston with another airline. Booking your flights between Boston 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 Boston 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 Boston 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 Boston to Santa Ana

  • Most airlines from Boston to John Wayne, including American Airlines, United Airlines, and Frontier, have a stopover in one or more major cities. The popular layover cities on this route include Phoenix, Chicago, Dallas, Atlanta, Seattle, Newark, Denver, Charlotte, Houston, San Francisco, Salt Lake City, Las Vegas, Austin, and Detroit.
  • You can upgrade to first class if your airline has available seats. Mostly, your airline emails you about available first-class seats and what to expect when flying first class. However, you must upgrade at least 24 hours before your departure.
  • You can get to Boston Logan International Airport (BOS) from Downtown Boston via the subway by taking the Blue Line train. The trip takes approximately 39 minutes. If you prefer the Line 7 bus, you arrive at the airport in around 45 minutes.
  • Passengers needing a special diet due to religious, medical, or age needs can book Delta Air Lines for cheap flights from Boston to John Wayne (Santa Ana). You can choose a vegetarian, diabetic, or low-sodium meal, depending on your dietary needs. However, you must preorder at least 24 hours before flight departure.
  • The best way to travel from Santa Ana Orange County John Wayne Airport (SNA) to Downtown Santa Ana is taking Lines 43 or 76 buses to arrive in about 1h 36min. However, a taxi, shuttle, or rental car can reach the city in around 16 minutes.

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

 
See real verified KAYAK customer reviews for airlines flying from Boston to 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.
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SouthwestOverall score based on 4319 reviews
7.0Food
8.0Comfort
8.1Boarding
7.5Entertainment
8.6Crew
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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

WiFi was not working and didn’t have a beverage service

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.

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

Cabin was not pressurized properly. Several passengers had respiratory difficulties.

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.

Good experience and the flight landed early. There was no food I had or entertainment.

Excellent!!! Aeromexico is a great airline. What was not that good is the service provided by Kayak. It is never clear and not easy to manage.

Originally, I was booked in economy. I paid several hundred additional dollars to upgrade to first class. Then I paid several more hundred dollars to change my flight to a slightly earlier flight. I asked if the changed flight would also seat me in first class, and I was told that it would. When I boarded the plane, however, I was seated in economy. So, I paid $500-600 more than I paid for my original ticket for an upgrade and a changed flight - received the changed flight (which was nice), but did not receive the upgrade. So, I was not completely satisfied.

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.

It’s always a great time flying with united airlines.

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 old flight - time to retire it for newer airplanes

2+ hours delayed Outlet in row 12 did not work Tv monitors did not work Lights kept off the entire flight for at 5pm-7pm flight

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.

Flight cancelled 2 hours prior to boarding. No explanation. No refunds.

Delayed by 1.5 hours. Terrible apologies, half hearted at best. It will be a LONG time until i book w Jet Blue again. Very disappointed.

My check in was stressful. I somehow lost my seat from my original booking, the plane showed no availability/no seat when it was time to check-in. I called and was instructed to try to get a seat at the airport. I asked if it was a full flight and the travel agent said the site showed some seating but was not able to secure one for me. Why not? On my way to the airport the app finally revealed one available seat towards the back of the aircraft that I was able to book. It ended up being an overbooked flight, so glad I wasn't stuck.

Flights with JetBlue from San Diego to Boston are a miserable experience. The flight was delayed about 1.5 hours due to “weather” supposedly but the flights for other airlines left on time so it just have been some kind of weather that only affects JetBlue. I had a small carry on - purse. The crew stored it in a bin 2 rows down from me because they were using the bin next to my seat for other people’s stuff. The TV screen in the emergency row seats does not work. It just was awful from start to finish. When we landed, we had to sit inside the plane for a very long time because the plane had to be moved to a different gate.

They made me check my bag and I didn't need to as there was overhead space available. I paid for a seat towards the front of the plane and it didn't recline. I requested a refund and they declined to give me one.

I have to congratulate Kayak (and Dylan the Chatdeal agent) because because when we decided extended our trip in Florida by two days, there were many direct flights oprions back to Boston available on the Friday we wanted to fly on the JetBlue website, but once I canceled the original JetBlue flight on their website, those direct return options disappeared immediatley! I think it's a game JetBlue plays. . Luckily, I checked Kayak and they had a direct flight that wasn't appearing on JetBlue's website and so I booked it, and we were able to fly home direct through the Kayak booking when JetBlue was offering nothing (even though I have been a True Blue member for 20 years, and also am a Mosaic member). So much for loyalty- their algorithm for booking is like a shell game. JetBlue used to be a good company but now they're worse than anyone. Also I was originally booked this trip to Florida, two months before the departure date, I booked the trip on JetBlue's website and then after the payment part, they said there was a problem and that I needed to do the booking again, so when I immediately went to rebook , the price had gone up 30%! I called them and it sounded like they had heard this so many times before and the guy told me to check back in 10 minutes and the price would be back to where it was when I was booking- it but it never was. How could the price go up 30% in one minute two months before the flight???? They're playing a game with their customers. Anyways, I booked a cheaper flight then at a less convenient time. So fast forward two months the night before the 7 AM flight, they sent me an email at midnight when I was sleeping to let me know that my flight at 7 AM had been canceled. The only thing they offered was a flight that night from from a different airport (Providence) to a different airport in Florida (West Palm Beach) or a flight two days later. No compensation, nothing. They couldn't of tried to get another plane to the Boston airport? They had all night to do it. I passed on their ridiculous options and flew with Delta and it was a great experience. Of course, I had to pay a lot more booking on the same day, but JetBlue doesn't care. I put in a lengthy complaint with the agent who assured me someone would get back to me by email within three days and I haven't heard a thing. JetBlue used to be a good company but now they're among the worst. The only thing they still have is decent legroom, but the corporate bean counters will probably start taking that away too.

We were made to wait in the airport for six hours for a flight that was ultimately canceled.

Both flights were significantly delayed. The flight experience itself was great.

My flight got delayed and eventually canceled, then rescheduled. I and several others had a connection from Boston to Paris and asked several times if we would make it. They assured us we would and then rebooked us mid flight without our consent and closed doors early even though they said they communicated we were a bit delayed. We got stranded in Boston and I opted with being rebooked for a different connection to France since they refused to pay for a Hotel. I've now been in Europe for 5 days and still haven't recieved my bags. There was absolutely no urgency for the fact that I'm in a foreign country with absolutely no change of clothes or any of my medication. Such an overwhelming and frustrating experience.

Automated scanning was slow and somewhat haphazard. Too many people were unfamiliar with the tech and were forced to learn on the fly. The hands off approach of the gate staff made it more uncomfortable. This needs work. Overall the flight and cabin crew were excellent.

Jill was the flight attendant in first class she was fabulous!! Best flight attendant I have had in years.!! And I fly every other week. Other can learn from her!!

The business steward was absolutely amazing! Smiles and kindness! Wish all AA flights are like this one!

Never going to fly your airline again if it can be avoided.

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

Worst experience ever. Flight could not land in Charlotte for what we were told was a ground stop. Had to be diverted to Raleigh to refuel. Strangely during ground stop, our connecting flight had no issue taking off on time causing us to miss our flight. We were told there were no other flights that day to our final destination and that two days out was the next one. The only flights to get us there were from Chicago the next morning. Completely opposite direction but it was a direct flight. So we get flown to Chicago and have to find a hotel in our own dime. The flight in the morning was also delayed. Thankfully only a short time. The non too of all this, our luggage did not arrive by the time we were there. Communication was terrible, through the entire trip. Complete incompetence. Will never fly American again.

The flight was fine, once we got underway. It was more than hour delayed

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

Enough space,crew was helpful,food was good.The gates are way far especially for travelers with health issues

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