CLT - SNA

$112 Find Cheap Flights from Charlotte to Santa Ana

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Cheapest round-trip
$251
Overall average: $483
Frontier
Sat 4/25Wed 4/29
CLT - SNA • 1 stop
Cheapest non-stop
$447
Typical prices: $443-$498
American Airlines
Tue 4/14Tue 4/21
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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Cheapest • Avg $186 (round-trip)
Shortest trip • 7h 07m (one-way)
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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.
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Recent round-trip flight deals from Charlotte to Santa Ana

Sat, Apr 25 - Wed, Apr 29
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5:51 pm - 10:44 am
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SNA
19h 53m
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3:23 pm - 9:18 am
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14h 55m
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$251Multiple Airlines
Fri, Apr 24 - Sat, May 2
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6:30 pm - 11:25 am
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SNA
19h 55m
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3:23 pm - 8:05 am
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13h 42m
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$257Multiple Airlines
Sun, Apr 12 - Sat, Apr 18
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10:25 pm - 1:58 pm
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18h 33m
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12:10 pm - 5:23 pm
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26h 13m
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$263Multiple Airlines
Fri, May 1 - Fri, May 8
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6:30 pm - 11:25 am
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19h 55m
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6:45 am - 1:39 pm
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27h 54m
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$272Multiple Airlines
Thu, Apr 16 - Thu, Apr 23
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10:39 pm - 4:20 pm
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SNA
20h 41m
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11:29 am - 5:35 pm
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27h 06m
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$277Multiple Airlines
Tue, Apr 14 - Sat, Apr 18
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10:00 am - 9:13 pm
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14h 13m
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12:10 pm - 5:23 pm
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26h 13m
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$279Multiple Airlines
Fri, May 1 - Tue, May 5
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6:30 pm - 11:25 am
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SNA
19h 55m
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3:23 pm - 4:43 pm
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22h 20m
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$284Multiple Airlines
Thu, Apr 16 - Thu, Apr 23
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6:18 pm - 10:44 am
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19h 26m
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11:29 am - 5:35 pm
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27h 06m
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$285Frontier
Thu, Apr 16 - Thu, Apr 23
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6:18 pm - 10:44 am
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19h 26m
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11:29 am - 5:35 pm
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27h 06m
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$290Frontier
Fri, Apr 17 - Fri, Apr 24
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6:30 pm - 11:25 am
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19h 55m
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6:45 am - 9:28 pm
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11h 43m
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$291Multiple 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 Saturday, 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 $418 (return) on average. On the other hand, the most expensive months are March and November, where the average cost of round-trip tickets is $622 and $546 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 25% compared to booking last minute. For the absolute cheapest price, our data suggests you should book 9 weeks before departure.

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Low seasonOctober
Cheapest flight$112
Best time to beat the crowds with an average 1% drop in price.
Most popular time to fly and prices are also 3% 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.
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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 $112 for a one-way ticket and $251 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)?

    American Airlines, Alaska 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 $330 or less one-way and $497 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.

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Charlotte Douglas to Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty

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Thursday

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Saturday

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Direct returns

Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty to Charlotte Douglas

Monday

American Airlines

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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.
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SouthwestOverall score based on 4319 reviews
7.5Entertainment
8.0Comfort
7.0Food
8.1Boarding
8.6Crew
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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.

8.0 ExcellentTobin, Mar 2026
SJC - BUR
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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.

I have not flown Southwest in awhile and had a very pleasant experience. From ticketing to boarding to the flight. The flight left on time and landed ahead of schedule. It won't be so long next time!!

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.

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.

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 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.

Bad food, bad service, cold cabin with no additional blankets when asked for (they told me they don’t provide additional blankets). I’m a frequent traveler and this is one of the worst companies I traveled with (by the way I thought that I booked my ticket with Lufthansa but I didn’t see that the flights were handled by United).

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

American Airlines did everything they could with the high Spring Break crowd. I was frustrated to be changed from 1st class to a middle seat at the back of the plane. This has happened before, not sure booking 1st class and paying the extra actually works.

Plane from partner PSA was filthy. Plastic needs to be thoroughly cleaned. Really disgusting to look at and wonder about cleanliness of parts less visible.

Arrived early picked up my bag in a few minutes- great trip - thank you

I like that the flight attendant was very attentive and helpful. The meal menu could have more of an variety of food choices.

We missed our flight and got stranded in Miami where we had to rent a hotel we could not afford. they would not work with us because they said it was weather related even though the gate attendant said it was not. I could go on but trying to get satisfaction has wore me down, which I believe is the intent. My only solution is to never fly AA again.

Overall it was a good flight. Because we traveled on a Saturday we were upgraded to FC since my wife and I are both Executive Platinum. The only areas for improvement we noted are better snack assortment and perhaps a little nicer plane as American is flying some older planes now. Everything else on this flight was excellent, which is frankly not the norm for American since we have had multiple issues on prior AA flights.

Didn't get a seat assignment until the last minute even though i picked a seat.

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.

Flight was delayed more than 3 hours, and the metro had stopped running by the time we got to the terminal well past midnight, so I was stranded, alone, with no way to get home until the metro started up the next morning.

My flight was cancelled I missed time at work and got a parking ticket

It was terrible. I had to pay again once I got to the airport because they said they never received the payment.

charging $3 for really bad and cold coffee on airplane flight is ridiculous.

I paid for the seats in row 3 to embark and disembark quicker but the passengers in the 2 rows in front of me take all the overhead bin space so I am forced to put my luggage 5 rows back. I even opened one up right above my seat which had room but as I was going to fit my carry on a flight atendant said it "was reserved", Just giving my money to a regular airline next time.

Crew was very nice. Take off and landing were great. Economy seats are not comfortable. Extra cost for snacks.

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.

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