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Cheapest round-trip
$292
Typical prices: $444-$662
Frontier
Sat 10/31Mon 11/2
CLT - SNA • 1 stop
Cheapest non-stop
$481
Typical prices: $481-$802
American Airlines
Sat 10/3Sat 10/10
CLT - SNA • Non-stop
Nonstop flights
Every day
You can fly direct with American Airlines. Average duration is 5h 00m
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Top layover airports
Houston (IAH)
Cheapest • Avg $248 (round-trip)
Detroit (DTW)
Shortest trip • 7h 15m (one-way)
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When to book
3 weeks
in advance
Our data shows that travelers who book at least 3 weeks in advance save around 13% compared to booking last minute.
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When to travel
October
Cheapest • 11% price drop
July
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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, Oct 31 - Mon, Nov 2
Frontier Logo
7:44 pm - 11:11 am
CLT
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SNA
18h 27m
1 stop
Frontier Logo
7:28 pm - 11:15 am
SNA
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CLT
12h 47m
1 stop
$292Frontier
Wed, Sep 30 - Mon, Oct 5
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1:34 pm - 10:00 am
CLT
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SNA
23h 26m
1 stop
Frontier Logo
9:30 am - 11:16 am
SNA
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CLT
22h 46m
2 stops
$300Frontier
Wed, Sep 30 - Mon, Oct 5
Frontier Logo
1:34 pm - 10:00 am
CLT
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SNA
23h 26m
1 stop
Frontier Logo
9:30 am - 11:16 am
SNA
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CLT
22h 46m
2 stops
$305Frontier
Mon, Aug 31 - Tue, Sep 1
Southwest Logo
6:35 am - 1:35 pm
CLT
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SNA
10h 00m
2 stops
Southwest Logo
7:30 am - 5:55 pm
SNA
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CLT
7h 25m
1 stop
$316Southwest
Mon, Aug 31 - Wed, Sep 2
Southwest Logo
6:35 am - 1:35 pm
CLT
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SNA
10h 00m
2 stops
Southwest Logo
7:30 am - 5:55 pm
SNA
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CLT
7h 25m
1 stop
$316Southwest
Wed, Aug 26 - Wed, Sep 2
Southwest Logo
6:50 am - 1:40 pm
CLT
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SNA
9h 50m
2 stops
Southwest Logo
7:30 am - 5:55 pm
SNA
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CLT
7h 25m
1 stop
$316Southwest
Sat, Oct 3 - Sat, Oct 10
American Airlines Logo
6:00 pm - 7:59 pm
CLT
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SNA
4h 59mnonstop
American Airlines Logo
7:15 am - 3:00 pm
SNA
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CLT
4h 45mnonstop
$481American Airlines
Wed, Sep 30 - Sat, Oct 3
American Airlines Logo
6:00 pm - 7:59 pm
CLT
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SNA
4h 59mnonstop
American Airlines Logo
6:45 am - 2:40 pm
SNA
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CLT
4h 55mnonstop
$481American Airlines
Sat, Oct 31 - Tue, Nov 3
United Airlines Logo
12:21 pm - 8:14 pm
CLT
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SNA
10h 53m
1 stop
United Airlines Logo
10:47 am - 8:54 pm
SNA
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CLT
7h 07m
1 stop
$501United Airlines
Tue, Nov 10 - Sat, Nov 14
United Airlines Logo
5:33 pm - 10:28 pm
CLT
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SNA
7h 55m
1 stop
United Airlines Logo
11:10 am - 11:56 pm
SNA
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CLT
9h 46m
2 stops
$526United 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.

How much is a round-trip flight from Charlotte to Santa Ana, California?

This analysis is based on the cheapest round-trip price found on KAYAK in the last 12 months by searching for a flight from Charlotte to Santa Ana, California departing in October.

Flight prices are below average for this route right now.

Flights to Santa Ana, California from Charlotte usually cost between $445 and $588 in October.
The lowest price found in the past 5 days was $292 on Frontier (Oct 31-Nov 2).

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 Monday. 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 John Wayne (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 John Wayne (Santa Ana) is October, where tickets cost $489 (return) on average. On the other hand, the most expensive months are June and July, where the average cost of round-trip tickets is $656 and $588 respectively.

Can I save money by flying with a layover from Charlotte to John Wayne (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 1 stop layover the cheapest option at $588 on average.

How far in advance should I book a flight from Charlotte to John Wayne (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 John Wayne (Santa Ana), you should book around 3 weeks before departure, which saves you about 13% compared to booking last minute. For the absolute cheapest price, our data suggests you should book 9 weeks before departure.

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Expert advice for your flight from Charlotte to Santa Ana

 
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Esther Carlstone

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Ramsey Qubein

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Good to know

Low season

May

Cheapest flight

$143
Best time to beat the crowds with an average 8% drop in price.
Most popular time to fly with an average 7% increase in price.
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
KAYAK looks at all historical flight data for each date to provide a predicted price for one-way trips or round-trips with a duration up to 40 days. While we try to provide actual minimum prices for each date, some prices are predictions and actual prices may differ.

FAQs for booking flights from Charlotte to John Wayne (Santa Ana)

  • What is the cheapest flight from Charlotte to John Wayne (Santa Ana)?

    In the last 5 days, the lowest price for a flight from Charlotte to John Wayne (Santa Ana) was $143 for a one-way ticket and $292 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)?

    Delta, 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 Boeing 737 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, 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 John Wayne (Santa Ana), Southwest or Delta?

    The two airlines most popular with KAYAK users for flights from Charlotte to John Wayne (Santa Ana) are Southwest and Delta. With an average price for the route of $411 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 7.8.

  • 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 John Wayne (Santa Ana)

  • Looking for a cheap flight? 25% of our users found flights on this route for $446 or less one-way and $555 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

Monday

American Airlines

American Airlines

Tuesday

American Airlines

American Airlines

Wednesday

American Airlines

American Airlines

Thursday

American Airlines

American Airlines

Friday

American Airlines

American Airlines

Saturday

American Airlines

American Airlines

Sunday

American Airlines

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Direct returns

Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty to Charlotte Douglas

Monday

American Airlines

American Airlines

Tuesday

American Airlines

American Airlines

Wednesday

American Airlines

American Airlines

Thursday

American Airlines

American Airlines

Friday

American Airlines

American Airlines

Saturday

American Airlines

American Airlines

Sunday

American Airlines

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Everything you need to know for your flight from Charlotte to Santa Ana

Information on your arrival and departure airports

Charlotte (CLT)
Santa Ana (SNA)