CMH - SNA

$115 Find Cheap Flights from Columbus to John Wayne (Santa Ana)

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Everything you should know

Cheapest round-trip
$200
Overall average: $424
Frontier
Sun 4/26Thu 4/30
CMH - SNA • 1 stop
Cheapest non-stop
$365
Breeze Airways
Thu 7/2Thu 7/23
CMH - SNA • Non-stop
Top airlines
Frontier
Cheapest • from $200 (round-trip)
Breeze Airways
Best reviews • 8.1 score
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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 43% compared to booking last minute.
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June
Cheapest • 20% price drop
July
Most popular
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Cheap Flights from Columbus to Santa Ana (CMH-SNA)

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

Sun, Apr 26 - Thu, Apr 30
Frontier Logo
8:18 pm - 10:46 am
CMH
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SNA
17h 28m
1 stop
Frontier Logo
11:32 am - 7:23 pm
SNA
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CMH
28h 51m
1 stop
$200Frontier
Sun, Apr 26 - Thu, Apr 30
Frontier Logo
8:18 pm - 1:44 pm
CMH
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SNA
20h 26m
2 stops
Frontier Logo
11:32 am - 7:23 pm
SNA
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CMH
28h 51m
1 stop
$216Frontier
Thu, May 14 - Sun, May 17
Frontier Logo
8:18 pm - 10:46 am
CMH
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SNA
17h 28m
1 stop
Frontier Logo
11:32 am - 7:23 pm
SNA
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CMH
28h 51m
1 stop
$222Frontier
Mon, May 4 - Sat, May 9
Multiple Airlines Logo
8:18 pm - 8:56 pm
CMH
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SNA
27h 38m
2 stops
Multiple Airlines Logo
12:10 pm - 7:23 pm
SNA
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CMH
28h 13m
1 stop
$243Multiple Airlines
Tue, Mar 24 - Tue, Mar 31
Spirit Airlines Logo
10:40 am - 9:53 am
CMH
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SNA
26h 13m
2 stops
Spirit Airlines Logo
2:53 pm - 9:41 am
SNA
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CMH
15h 48m
2 stops
$265Spirit Airlines
Thu, Apr 30 - Thu, May 7
Multiple Airlines Logo
8:18 pm - 12:28 pm
CMH
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SNA
43h 10m
2 stops
Multiple Airlines Logo
11:32 am - 7:23 pm
SNA
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CMH
28h 51m
1 stop
$267Multiple Airlines
Sun, Apr 26 - Fri, May 1
Multiple Airlines Logo
8:18 pm - 10:46 am
CMH
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SNA
17h 28m
1 stop
Multiple Airlines Logo
4:37 pm - 2:45 pm
SNA
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CMH
19h 08m
2 stops
$275Multiple Airlines
Thu, Apr 30 - Thu, May 7
Frontier Logo
8:18 pm - 10:46 am
CMH
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SNA
17h 28m
1 stop
Frontier Logo
11:32 am - 7:23 pm
SNA
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CMH
28h 51m
1 stop
$292Frontier
Tue, Mar 10 - Tue, Mar 24
Delta Logo
2:11 pm - 10:29 pm
CMH
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SNA
11h 18m
2 stops
Delta Logo
7:01 pm - 9:50 am
SNA
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CMH
11h 49m
2 stops
$294Delta
Tue, Mar 24 - Tue, Mar 31
Spirit Airlines Logo
10:40 am - 1:58 pm
CMH
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SNA
30h 18m
3 stops
Spirit Airlines Logo
2:53 pm - 9:41 am
SNA
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CMH
15h 48m
2 stops
$304Spirit Airlines
Booking Insights

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

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

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

If your flying dates are flexible, you should consider flying to John Wayne (Santa Ana) on a Thursday, as we generally find the cheapest rates on that day for this route. On the other hand, Sunday is the most expensive day to fly from Columbus to John Wayne (Santa Ana). For your return ticket, we recommend flying on a Wednesday and avoiding Sundays for the best deals.

What is the cheapest month to fly from Columbus Airport to Santa Ana?

To calculate monthly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each month over the last year for round-trip flights from Columbus Airport 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 Columbus Airport to Santa Ana is June, where tickets cost $323 (return) on average. On the other hand, the most expensive months are March and December, where the average cost of round-trip tickets is $492 and $466 respectively.

Can I save money by flying with a layover from Columbus Airport 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.

No, with an average price for the route of $437, prices are generally cheapest when you fly direct.

How far in advance should I book a flight from Columbus Airport 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 Columbus Airport 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 Columbus Airport to Santa Ana, you should book around 3 weeks before departure, which saves you about 43% compared to booking last minute. For the absolute cheapest price, our data suggests you should book 25 weeks before departure.

Good to know

Low seasonDecember
Cheapest flight$115
Best time to beat the crowds but there is an average 15% increase in price.
Most popular time to fly and prices are also 18% lower on average.
Flight from Columbus to John Wayne (Santa Ana)

When to book flights from Columbus to Santa Ana

Are your dates flexible? Find out the best times to travel from Columbus 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 Columbus to John Wayne (Santa Ana) flights

  • What is the cheapest flight from Columbus Airport to Santa Ana?

    In the last 3 days, the lowest price for a flight from Columbus Airport to Santa Ana was $115 for a one-way ticket and $200 for a round-trip.

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

    A passport is not required to fly from Columbus to John Wayne (Santa Ana).

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

    Columbus airport is called Columbus and the only airport in John Wayne (Santa Ana) is Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty.

  • Which airlines offer Wi-Fi service onboard planes from Columbus to John Wayne (Santa Ana)?

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

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

    The Boeing 737-800 is the aircraft model that flies most regularly on the Columbus to John Wayne (Santa Ana) flight route.

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

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

  • Which is the best airline for flights from Columbus to Santa Ana, Breeze Airways or Southwest?

    The two airlines most popular with KAYAK users for flights from Columbus to Santa Ana are Breeze Airways and Southwest. With an average price for the route of $274 and an overall rating of 8.1, Breeze Airways is the most popular choice. Southwest is also a great choice for the route, with an average price of $420 and an overall rating of 8.0.

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

  • Looking for a cheap flight? 25% of our users found flights on this route for $268 or less round-trip.

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

 
See real verified KAYAK customer reviews for airlines flying from Columbus 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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8.1
Breeze AirwaysOverall score based on 270 reviews
6.7Entertainment
6.7Food
8.3Boarding
8.2Comfort
8.7Crew
Airline reviews

Lost my luggage and terrible experience with customer service trying to track it down

2.0 MediocreAnonymous, Feb 2026
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Lost my luggage and terrible experience with customer service trying to track it down

10 hour delay with minimal updates. Couldn’t leave terminal and then ended up on redeye with a dirty broken plane. It is literally impossible to reach customer service via gate agent, app, phone, text or email.

I thought that I had pre-purchased carry-on luggage and was surprised when I tried to check in that I did not have it.

Flight departure was 90 min delayed, and the boarding experience was confused, stressful, and generally poor. Additionally, the wifi on the plane was malfunctioning for all but the final 15 min of the flight into ILM.

Great experience and In love flying in and out of Provo airport

You get what you pay for. It’s like a bus but flying. No frills, no snacks. Leg room was fine, boarding was good.

Overall good. Plenty of legroom and fairly comfortable seats. No issues with capacity and the overhead been even though most people brought several carry-ons on. I don’t think Breeze really enforces the pay for a carry-on rule.

Surprised at how much I enjoyed Breeze. Paid for the Nicer upgrade which made it closer in price to a flag ship carrier but with more comfortable seats and much more leg room. Crew was polite and since we brought our food no loss there. Would make the point that the ‘have to pay for a carry-on is BS’. Most people did not and had several. Still was plenty of room in the overheads.

Comfortable seating, adequate space available, nice to have USB port, polite crew.

My experience is typically great with Breeze. This trip wasn’t any different.

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.

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.

Tried watching free movie and it kept freezing so I couldn’t finish.

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

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.

was sitting in the jet bridge for 10 minutes in -20 degree weather waiting for my bag

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.

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.

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

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

The flight was significantly delayed for 6.5 hours because of snow. There was no communication once the plane returned to the gate regarding when the flight would resume. Other flights were departing while our flight was being unloaded for reasons unknown. Our flight also seemed out of the queue regarding further deicing, refueling, and waiting to Taxi to the runway.

They are always late and seats was also not having working charger

did not have enough meal for first class passengers so offer us snack

Amazing I love American. I’ll never fly anyone else if I can help it.

I love American. I’ll never fly anyone else if I can help it.

Everything about the flight was lovely. My only suggestion would be to offer a few more options of tv series from Apple TV or HBO.

After the door had been closed, the cockpit makes an announcement that catering is running late and it is not the airline's fault. It is their fault in the sense that we had to sit for 2 hours or more when we could have stayed in the terminal. Poor communications between catering and airline. This caused a young man to lose his temper and he went storming out hitting objects. He had complained to the gate agent that he had already waited at the gate 7 hours and when can the airplane leave? Airilnes do a poor job of explaining delays, maintenance issues, etc. whereas being truthful may gain more sympathy or understanding.

We were told the flight was delayed 5 times, then it was moved to the next day.

The experience with American Airlines was good, although the Philippines Airlines flight was much better (better seats, better food, better entertainment options, overall better). Again, the MIA to LAX flight was fine, but nothing in comparison to the comfort and accommodations of the Philippines Airlines flight from LAX to MNL.

Loved the crew . Absolutely no complaints. Except for luggage lost

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