CLT - SNA

$74 Find Cheap Flights from Charlotte to Santa Ana

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These are the airlines KAYAK users have selected most often from within our search results in flight searches from Charlotte to Santa Ana, as well as popular online travel agencies
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Everything you should know

Cheapest round-trip
$200
Overall average: $499
Frontier
Sat 2/28Sat 3/7
CLT - SNA • 2 stops
Cheapest non-stop
$409
Typical prices: $420-$628
American Airlines
Tue 3/17Tue 3/24
CLT - SNA • Non-stop
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Expect long security lines at Charlotte Douglas.
SNA offers easy rideshare pick-up zones outside.
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Frontier
Cheapest • from $200 (round-trip)
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Best reviews • 8.0 score
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Cheap Flights from Charlotte to Santa Ana (CLT-SNA)

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

Sat, Feb 28 - Sat, Mar 7
Frontier Logo
10:16 am - 10:37 am
CLT
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SNA
27h 21m
2 stops
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11:32 am - 5:48 pm
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CLT
27h 16m
1 stop
$200Frontier
Mon, Mar 2 - Wed, Mar 4
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7:13 pm - 8:57 pm
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SNA
28h 44m
3 stops
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1:20 pm - 8:26 am
SNA
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CLT
16h 06m
2 stops
$224Spirit Airlines
Thu, Apr 30 - Mon, May 4
Frontier Logo
7:49 pm - 10:46 am
CLT
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SNA
17h 57m
1 stop
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11:32 am - 6:54 pm
SNA
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CLT
28h 22m
1 stop
$232Frontier
Mon, Mar 2 - Wed, Mar 4
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7:13 pm - 8:57 pm
CLT
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SNA
28h 44m
3 stops
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1:20 pm - 8:12 pm
SNA
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CLT
27h 52m
3 stops
$233Spirit Airlines
Fri, Feb 20 - Tue, Feb 24
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7:42 pm - 11:40 am
CLT
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SNA
18h 58m
1 stop
Multiple Airlines Logo
1:20 pm - 8:26 am
SNA
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CLT
16h 06m
2 stops
$243Multiple Airlines
Fri, Feb 20 - Wed, Feb 25
Multiple Airlines Logo
7:42 pm - 11:40 am
CLT
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SNA
18h 58m
1 stop
Multiple Airlines Logo
4:37 pm - 4:18 pm
SNA
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CLT
20h 41m
2 stops
$246Multiple Airlines
Fri, Feb 20 - Thu, Feb 26
Frontier Logo
7:42 pm - 11:40 am
CLT
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SNA
18h 58m
1 stop
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8:58 am - 6:25 pm
SNA
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CLT
30h 27m
2 stops
$253Frontier
Sun, Feb 22 - Tue, Feb 24
Multiple Airlines Logo
5:13 pm - 10:46 am
CLT
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SNA
20h 33m
1 stop
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4:37 pm - 8:26 am
SNA
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CLT
12h 49m
2 stops
$254Multiple Airlines
Fri, Feb 20 - Mon, Feb 23
Frontier Logo
7:42 pm - 11:40 am
CLT
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SNA
18h 58m
1 stop
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7:10 pm - 1:51 pm
SNA
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CLT
15h 41m
2 stops
$256Frontier
Sun, Feb 22 - Wed, Feb 25
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5:13 pm - 10:46 am
CLT
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SNA
20h 33m
1 stop
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4:37 pm - 4:18 pm
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CLT
20h 41m
2 stops
$257Multiple Airlines
Booking Insights

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

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

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

Your flight ticket price will generally be cheaper if you fly to John Wayne (Santa Ana) on a Tuesday and more expensive on a Sunday. On your return trip to Charlotte, you should consider flying back on a Tuesday, and avoid Sundays for better deals.

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

To calculate monthly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each month over the last year for round-trip flights from Charlotte 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 Charlotte to Santa Ana is May, where tickets cost $412 (return) on average. On the other hand, the most expensive months are December and August, where the average cost of round-trip tickets is $535 and $534 respectively.

Can I save money by flying with a layover from Charlotte to Santa Ana?

The average round-trip price for all non-stop flights, flights with one layover, and flights with two layovers for the route found by users searching on KAYAK in the last 2 weeks.

Yes, flying with a layover may cost you more time, but you can also save money on the route, with a 2 stops layover the cheapest option at $450 on average.

How far in advance should I book a flight from Charlotte 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 Charlotte 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 Charlotte to Santa Ana, you should book around 5 weeks before departure, which saves you about 22% compared to booking last minute. For the absolute cheapest price, our data suggests you should book 6 weeks before departure.

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Expert advice for your flight from Charlotte to Santa Ana

 
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Esther Carlstone

Esther Carlstone

Expert on SNA

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Ramsey Qubein

Expert on CLT

An avid traveler and aviation expert who has visited 173 countries, all 50 states and seven continents, Ramsey Qubein flies nearly 400,000 miles a year. As a North Carolina-based freelance journalist for publications including Conde Nast Traveler, Forbes, USA Today and Bloomberg among others, he explores the latest trends in aviation, hospitality, cruises and business.

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Low seasonOctober
Cheapest flight$74
Best time to beat the crowds but there is an average 3% increase in price.
Most popular time to fly and prices are also 4% lower on average.
Flight from Charlotte to John Wayne (Santa Ana)

When to book flights from Charlotte to Santa Ana

Are your dates flexible? Find out the best times to travel from Charlotte to Santa Ana based on our flight data from the last year. Discover the cheapest month and even day to fly.
Estimated round-trip price
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FAQs for booking flights from Charlotte to John Wayne (Santa Ana)

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

    In the last 3 days, the lowest price for a flight from Charlotte to Santa Ana was $74 for a one-way ticket and $200 for a round-trip.

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

    No

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

    When flying out of Charlotte you will be using Charlotte Douglas. 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 Charlotte to John Wayne (Santa Ana)?

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

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

    The Airbus A321neo is the aircraft model that flies most regularly on the Charlotte to John Wayne (Santa Ana) flight route.

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

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

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

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

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

    The two airlines most popular with KAYAK users for flights from Charlotte to Santa Ana are Southwest and Delta. With an average price for the route of $405 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 $445 and an overall rating of 7.9.

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

  • Looking for a cheap flight? 25% of our users found flights on this route for $413 or less one-way and $477 or less round-trip.

Prefer to fly direct from Charlotte to John Wayne (Santa Ana)?

 
Direct data is based off flight results for the next 60 days. Find direct flights from all airlines flying direct from Charlotte Douglas to Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty.
Find which airlines fly direct from Charlotte Douglas Airport to Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty Airport, which days they fly and book direct flights.

Direct departures

Charlotte Douglas to Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty

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Tuesday

American Airlines

American Airlines

Wednesday

American Airlines

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Thursday

American Airlines

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Friday

American Airlines

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Saturday

American Airlines

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Sunday

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Direct returns

Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty to Charlotte Douglas

Monday

American Airlines

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Tuesday

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Wednesday

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Thursday

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Friday

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Saturday

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

 
See real verified KAYAK customer reviews for airlines flying from Charlotte 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.
Need help choosing which airline to fly with from Charlotte 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.
8.0
SouthwestOverall score based on 4273 reviews
7.5Entertainment
7.0Food
8.0Comfort
8.1Boarding
8.6Crew
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3 hour delay. Had to change plans and was still delayed.

2.0 MediocreAnonymous, Jan 2026
SFO - SAN
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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.

Still a fan of open seating. Flight was on schedule and arrived on time. The 737 MAX is very comfortable.

San Diego airport is brand new, spacious, airy and very smooth checkin at SW baggage drop.

Ever since Southwest starting charging for bags, passengers don't want to pay to check their bags, so the gate agents have to beg people to check their roller bags now because there's "not enough space". This was a terrible business move by Southwest.

Delays delays delays. Late taking off, late landing, wait for a gate, etc.

Connecting flight is on time and boarding was a breeze!

Very smooth checking in our luggage with a super pleasant SW agent. I enjoyed a fun entertaining movie.

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.

They changed planes and the new plane couldn’t carry enough fuel to fly across the country so we had to stop in Kansas City to refuel. Flight was delayed .

Flight was too crowded and seats are too small, especially since passengrs are getting larger. Having a middle seat is ALWAYS tough! Woman on my left was large & kept creeping in to my space. Flight personnel were great! Have more savory rather than sweet snacks please.

On time flight. Seat comfort could be better in the Comfort section.

The crew took good care of us. The flight from ATL to SFO is a longer one, and there were multiple beverage offerings. I like the 757's that Delta uses. Good airplane that is comfortable. I do wish Delta would separate Priority boarding from the better seats. I would gladly take a smaller seat in an open row than be jammed into Comfort just to get priority boarding, just to make sure I don't have to check a bag.

Gate agent rushed to fill hot jetway with crowd so it took over 12 minutes to go from gate to plane. Just like a discount airline Pooly prepared cabin and third time that claim of rough air prevented any cabin service. Friends on a Southwest flight at similar time had service.

Perfect flight both ways. On time, courteous staff, plane comfortable and cool. Best domestic flights I’ve had in awhile.

I was uncomfortably cold on the plane. Other than that it was uneventful and therefore as enjoyable as a plane ride can be.

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.

Teeny tiny bathrooms, crew was not realistic about when we'd arrive.

Unbelievably poor service from flight attendants. They didn’t even do water service on a four hour flight. Just disrespectful.

Flight was late - I was downgraded from first class to coach

United needs to step up their game. Delayed flight leaving Seattle, San Francisco. Older aircraft, not very comfortable.

Plane boarded early a quickly, was mostly full. We left close to on time. And landed early.

7 hours delayed due to operational issues on United’s end. Basically laziness.

Flight was timely, relatively comfortable, with decent entertainment and food served. Only problem encountered was with the free messaging which I highly appreciate, but it did not work from iphone to non-iphones.

Flight was smooth, quick and felt safe. The 2 delays not happening would have been better but I guess that happens in the airline industry

2 hour delay due to equipment failure. No updates via the app and airport screens (which continued to show a departure time in the past). AA eventually switched planes and the new plane was not catered or cleaned correctly.

Could we please end the loud announcements about credit card offers on your flights? We are trying to sleep, work, watch videos, etc. and if we need a credit card, we will ask for one. Flying is already not what it used to be.

Bags took over and hour to come out. Delays due to wind caused rebooking.

Lower WiFi prices; allow us to see our flight on a map; more variety of drink choices.

Flight was on time is the only good thing. Person loading the plane called 1-6 to board at the same time, made it chaotic. Plane was too small for even putting backpacks in overhead. Seat for normal sized people were too small. The WIFI didn't work. When we landed had to wait because not enough ground crew.

Waaay too small plane. They also need to up the size of the overhead bins. I would love to keep me 3k with of camera equipment in my hard case baggahe instead of it being thrown into the belly of the plane

After arriving in Dallas, the aircraft taxied for an unusually long time and was unable to park at the gate, which caused a significant delay and made me miss my connecting flight. I then had to wait in a very long line to be rebooked, and I was told that no hotel or meal accommodations would be provided. What is even more unacceptable is that my luggage was mishandled and has still not been located. My suitcase contains important medications that I urgently need, and I have been unable to access them due to the airline’s mishandling. This situation has caused me considerable stress and inconvenience, and I need this issue to be resolved immediately.

Flight was delayed because of a bird strike. They had another plane available within 45 minutes.

You can plug your phone in & use their wifi to watch movies, etc, but the plane’s wifi was disconnected for most of the flight.

The flight was delayed by 2 hours and we had no food or water or chargers

Horribly late because they had no crew!!! And then jet bridge didn’t work!! Then we arrived at a gate at lax miles away that we had to take a shuttle to a terminal!! I was over 3 hours late to getting the LA! Should have been here at 8:30 and at an appointment at 10:30 and arrived and left lax at 11 am!! Horrible experience!!!

Flight was delayed would have liked it to have been on time. I didn't experience the food or entertainment but the boarding process was smooth and the flight crew worked well together and did a great job!

Had to pay for water if wanted it. Seats are close unless you get upgraded. Flight was fine. Will travel again with spirit.

Once again, the staff seem to think they are above the customers and treat everyone with disdain, belittling people.

Flight was canceled 8 hours before departure for lack of operational control and prepositioning of a plane. Then had the audacity to say it was because of weather, however there was no weather here in California or New Orleans or in between. It was the weather in Florida, Florida it had nothing to do with our flight path just the plane was supposed to fly us. 8 hours is more than enough time to move a plane anywhere in the US. That left me with a bill of 1200 dollars to re book a flight oh and kayaks insurance what a joke. Probably will never use kayak or spirit ever again terrible companies terrible customer service. I’ll also let everyone and anyone know this was an abomination and only for the customer. Also will be making a report to the DOT on bad business practices on behalf of kayak and spirit as well as the BBB. Do better, take care of your customers and don’t suck

The airplane had a strange noise that was constant throughout the flight. Thankfully I had noise-cancelling over-ear headphones that muted much of it.

it was terrible. flight was cancelled hours before the flight without a given reason and no other booking available .

Bad experience with gate agent. I asked what group she was boarding. She gave me a face and said, with attitude, group 1. I stood back and waited for my group, group 2 to be called. After an awful lot of people boarded she took the mic and announced, now boarding group 5. The lack of professionalism amongst spirit staff is astounding.

The plane was freezing and everyone had on their winter coats. I pulled out my sweaters out of my carryon to cover myself and put on an extra pair of socks. They offered NO FREE drinks or snacks on a 6 hour flight. The seats don’t have plugs or charges or any form of entertainment- so I just played my one downloaded game on my phone because I couldn’t sleep because I was too cold. Miserable flight though we landed safely.

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