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Cheapest round-trip
$510
Typical prices: $572-$848
American Airlines
Sun 10/21Wed 10/24
CMI - SNA • 1 stop
Cheapest one-way
$448
Typical prices: $425-$498
American Airlines
Wed 10/24
CMI - SNA • 1 stop
When to travel
January
Cheapest • 10% price drop
February
Most popular
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Top layover airports
Chicago O'Hare Intl (ORD)
Cheapest • Avg $724 (round-trip)
Dallas/Fort Worth (DFW)
Shortest trip • 6h 43m (one-way)
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Cheap Flights from Champaign to Santa Ana (CMI-SNA)

 
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Recent round-trip flight deals from Champaign to Santa Ana

Wed, Oct 21 - Sat, Oct 24
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7:11 am - 12:36 pmCMI  Champaign University-Willard-SNA Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty
7h 25m1 stop Dallas/Fort Worth
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1:26 pm - 10:03 pmSNA  Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty-CMI Champaign University-Willard
6h 37m1 stop Dallas/Fort Worth
$510American Airlines
Wed, Oct 21 - Sat, Oct 24
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2:37 pm - 10:14 pmCMI  Champaign University-Willard-SNA Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty
9h 37m2 stops Dallas/Fort Worth Phoenix Sky Harbor Intl
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1:26 pm - 10:03 pmSNA  Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty-CMI Champaign University-Willard
6h 37m1 stop Dallas/Fort Worth
$541American Airlines
Wed, Oct 21 - Sat, Oct 24
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2:37 pm - 10:14 pmCMI  Champaign University-Willard-SNA Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty
9h 37m2 stops Dallas/Fort Worth Phoenix Sky Harbor Intl
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9:55 am - 10:03 pmSNA  Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty-CMI Champaign University-Willard
10h 08m2 stops Phoenix Sky Harbor Intl Dallas/Fort Worth
$571American Airlines
Thu, Dec 17 - Sun, Jan 17
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7:11 am - 2:04 pmCMI  Champaign University-Willard-SNA Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty
8h 53m1 stop Dallas/Fort Worth
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8:47 am - 6:29 pmSNA  Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty-CMI Champaign University-Willard
7h 42m1 stop Chicago O'Hare Intl
$604American Airlines
Thu, Nov 12 - Sun, Nov 15
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7:11 am - 2:03 pmCMI  Champaign University-Willard-SNA Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty
8h 52m1 stop Dallas/Fort Worth
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1:26 pm - 10:02 pmSNA  Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty-CMI Champaign University-Willard
6h 36m1 stop Dallas/Fort Worth
$639American Airlines
Thu, Dec 17 - Sun, Jan 17
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7:11 am - 2:04 pmCMI  Champaign University-Willard-SNA Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty
8h 53m1 stop Dallas/Fort Worth
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7:45 am - 8:36 pmSNA  Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty-CMI Champaign University-Willard
10h 51m2 stops Phoenix Sky Harbor Intl Chicago O'Hare Intl
$645American Airlines
Thu, Dec 17 - Sun, Jan 17
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7:11 am - 2:04 pmCMI  Champaign University-Willard-SNA Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty
8h 53m1 stop Dallas/Fort Worth
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9:35 am - 10:06 pmSNA  Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty-CMI Champaign University-Willard
10h 31m2 stops Phoenix Sky Harbor Intl Dallas/Fort Worth
$645American Airlines
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Price, demand and travel trends for Champaign to Santa Ana flights

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

Round-trip flights from Champaign to Santa Ana typically range from $572 to $848. The lowest price found in the past 5 days was $510, on American Airlines.

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Key details for Champaign to Santa Ana flights

Low season

October

Cheapest flight

$448
Beat the crowds with an average 58% drop in travelers.
The most popular month to fly with an average 279% increase in travelers.
One-way flight from Champaign to Santa Ana

When to book flights from Champaign to Santa Ana

Are your dates flexible? Find out the best times to travel from Champaign 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 Champaign to Santa Ana flight questions, answered

Find helpful answers about this route, including flight times, airports, airlines and booking tips.

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

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

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

    There are currently no nonstop flights available from Champaign to Santa Ana. Flights with 1 layover take between 6h 43m and 7h 17m in total, depending on the connection.

  • Do I need a passport to fly from Champaign 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.

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

    Round-trip flights from Champaign to Santa Ana range from $572 to $848, with an average of $629 over the past 12 months. Anything below $572 counts as a good deal.

  • Have flight prices from Champaign 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 $510 to $1,074. That means the highest observed fare was about 2x higher than the lowest one.

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

    One-way fares from Champaign to Santa Ana are currently higher than usual. Average one-way flight prices are about $480, which is 10% above the typical average for this route.

  • 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

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

    Flights from Champaign to Santa Ana usually depart from Champaign University-Willard (CMI) and arrive at Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty (SNA).

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

    Connecting flights from Champaign to Santa Ana most commonly pass through:

    • Chicago O'Hare Intl (ORD) - 80% of one-stop connections
    • Dallas/Fort Worth (DFW) - 20% of one-stop connections

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

    Yes. Flexible dates can save you up to 49% on flights from Champaign to Santa Ana. Wednesday is the cheapest departure day at $499 round-trip on average, while Monday is the most expensive at $974, a difference of $475.

    KAYAK's flexible dates feature shows options up to 3 days before and after your selected dates, making it easier to compare nearby fares.

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

    Flying via Dallas/Fort Worth (DFW) gives the shortest average 1-stop total travel time at 6h 43m, compared with 7h 17m via Chicago O'Hare Intl (ORD).

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

    Santa Ana is 2 hours behind Champaign (Pacific Time vs Central Time). Plan for the time shift when scheduling connections or first-day activities.

  • 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, Santa Ana Zoo and Old Orange County Courthouse. These are among the most viewed places in Santa Ana on KAYAK.

Your guide to booking Champaign to Santa Ana flights

Get tips on when to book, when to fly and what to know before your trip.
  • If your dates are flexible, aim for a Wednesday departure and avoid flying on Monday. On this route, Wednesday flights average $499, about $475 less than Monday fares (49% savings) based on the last 12 months.
  • If you can choose when to travel, plan your Champaign to Santa Ana trip for January. Fares historically average $568 round-trip in that month - typically $918 less than the most expensive month, which is May (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
    • voco Orange County - Airport by IHG
    • Hotel Zessa Orange County Airport, a DoubleTree by Hilton

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