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Three cabin classes are available on flights from Columbus Airport to Santa Ana:

• Economy Class
• Business Class
• First Class

A nonstop flight from Columbus Airport to Santa Ana takes 00m, covering 1,968 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 Columbus Airport to Santa Ana range from $367 to $517, with an average of $435 over the past 12 months. Anything below $367 counts as a good deal.

Last-minute fares on this route (booked within two weeks of departure) run 47% above the $435 route average. Book 23 weeks before departure for the lowest fares.

On this route, nonstop flights are cheaper than layover options on average. Nonstop fares average $351 round-trip, compared to $388 via a layover through Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County (DTW).

There is no standard. Checked-bag policies vary by airline on this route. Most carriers charge $70–$100 for the first checked bag in economy. Premium fares and elite-status bookings typically include a free checked bag.

The Airbus A220-300 family is used most often on this route, operated mainly by Breeze Airways. Other aircraft seen on the route include Boeing 737 MAX 8 variants.

Yes. Based on fares seen in the past 5 days, round-trip prices on this route showed a wide range, from about $297 to $2,156. That means the highest observed fare was about 7x higher than the lowest one.

One-way fares from Columbus Airport to Santa Ana are currently lower than usual. Average one-way flight prices are about $179, which is 18% below the typical average for this route.

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

Flights from Columbus Airport to Santa Ana usually depart from Columbus (CMH) and arrive at Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty (SNA).

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

• Phoenix Sky Harbor Intl (PHX) - 45% of one-stop connections
• Denver Intl (DEN) - 18% of one-stop connections
• Las Vegas Harry Reid Intl (LAS) - 12% of one-stop connections
• Dallas/Fort Worth (DFW) - 9% of one-stop connections

Yes. Flexible dates can save you up to 20% on flights from Columbus Airport to Santa Ana. Thursday is the cheapest departure day at $398 round-trip on average, while Friday is the most expensive at $493, a difference of $95.

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

Flying via Denver Intl (DEN) gives the shortest average 1-stop total travel time at 6h 47m, compared with 6h 51m via Phoenix Sky Harbor Intl (PHX) and 6h 51m via Salt Lake City (SLC).

Santa Ana is 3 hours behind Columbus Airport (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 Columbus Airport to Santa Ana flights:

• Breeze Airways: 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:

• Breeze Airways: a cabin bag in Economy Class class

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