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These are the earliest and latest flight times available from Charlotte to Santa Ana:

• Earliest: departs at 6:05 pm and lands at 11:24 pm
• Latest: departs at 8:07 pm and lands at 1:26 am.

The flight takes about 5h 19m.

Two cabin classes are available on flights from Charlotte to Santa Ana:

• Economy Class
• First Class

A nonstop flight from Charlotte to Santa Ana takes 5h 19m, covering 2,093 miles.

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.

Round-trip flights from Charlotte to Santa Ana range from $488 to $684, with an average of $576 over the past 12 months. Anything below $488 counts as a good deal.

Last-minute fares on this route (booked within two weeks of departure) run 23% above the $576 route average. Book 15 weeks before departure for the lowest fares.

On this route, layover flights are cheaper than nonstop options on average. Layover fares average $287 round-trip via Houston George Bush Intcntl (IAH), compared to $578 for nonstop.

There is no standard. Checked-bag policies vary by airline on this route. Most carriers charge $50–$100 for the first checked bag in economy. Premium fares and elite-status bookings typically include a free checked bag.

The Boeing 737 MAX 8 family is used most often on this route, operated mainly by American Airlines and Alaska Airlines. Other aircraft seen on the route include Boeing 737 variants.

Evening is the busiest departure period on Charlotte to Santa Ana flights, with 100% of flights leaving in that window. Morning departures account for 0%, afternoon flights for 0%, and night flights for 0%.

Yes. Based on fares seen in the past 5 days, round-trip prices on this route showed a wide range, from about $257 to $2,425. That means the highest observed fare was about 9x higher than the lowest one.

One-way fares from Charlotte to Santa Ana are currently lower than usual. Average one-way flight prices are about $301, which is 32% below the typical average for this route.

Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty Airport (SNA) hosts 5 major car rental companies, with daily rates averaging $58 for economy cars. Top options include:

• Dollar
• Thrifty
• Hertz
• Budget
• Alamo

Flights from Charlotte to Santa Ana usually depart from Charlotte Douglas (CLT) and arrive at Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty (SNA).

One-stop flights from Charlotte to Santa Ana most commonly connect through:

• Phoenix Sky Harbor Intl (PHX) - 30% of one-stop connections
• Dallas/Fort Worth (DFW) - 26% of one-stop connections
• Denver Intl (DEN) - 16% of one-stop connections
• Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson (ATL) - 9% of one-stop connections

Yes. Flexible dates can save you up to 43% on flights from Charlotte to Santa Ana. Tuesday is the cheapest departure day at $501 round-trip on average, while Monday is the most expensive at $875, a difference of $374.

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

Only American Airlines operates flights between Charlotte and Santa Ana.

Flying via Salt Lake City (SLC) gives the shortest average 1-stop total travel time at 6h 53m, compared with 7h 07m via Houston George Bush Intcntl (IAH) and 7h 11m via Phoenix Sky Harbor Intl (PHX).

Santa Ana is 3 hours behind Charlotte (Pacific Time vs Eastern Time). Plan for the time shift when scheduling connections or first-day activities.

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.

Among airlines operating Charlotte to Santa Ana flights:

• American Airlines: offers extra legroom; offers free seat selection

Extra legroom and free seat selection availability depends on fare class and route.

Here are some options for this route, based on selected ticket types and cabin classes:

• American Airlines: a cabin bag and a checked bag in First Class

Bag allowance can vary by ticket type, cabin class, route and airline, so always check the fare details before booking.