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Cheapest round-trip
$307
Typical prices: $367-$517
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Sun 9/16Sat 9/22
CMH - SNA • 1 stop
Cheapest one-way
$123
Typical prices: $177-$298
Frontier
Thu 10/4
CMH - SNA • 2 stops
Nonstop flights
There are currently no direct flights between Columbus Airport and Santa Ana. You'll need to take a connecting flight to reach the destination.
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Our data shows that travelers who book at least 23 weeks in advance save around 60% compared to booking last minute.
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Cheapest • 16% price drop
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Cheapest • Avg $388 (round-trip)
Shortest trip • 6h 41m (one-way)
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Cheap Flights from Columbus to Santa Ana (CMH-SNA)

 
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Recent round-trip flight deals from Columbus to Santa Ana

Wed, Sep 16 - Tue, Sep 22
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4:30 pm - 11:05 amCMH  Columbus-SNA Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty
21h 35m1 stop Denver Intl
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7:30 am - 3:35 pmSNA  Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty-CMH Columbus
29h 05m2 stops Las Vegas Harry Reid Intl Denver Intl
$307Multiple Airlines
Wed, Sep 30 - Sun, Oct 4
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4:30 pm - 8:45 amCMH  Columbus-SNA Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty
19h 15m2 stops Denver Intl Phoenix Sky Harbor Intl
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11:50 am - 3:35 pmSNA  Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty-CMH Columbus
24h 45m1 stop Denver Intl
$311Frontier
Tue, Sep 15 - Wed, Sep 23
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11:43 am - 5:32 pmCMH  Columbus-SNA Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty
8h 49m1 stop Dallas/Fort Worth
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6:45 am - 4:01 pmSNA  Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty-CMH Columbus
6h 16m1 stop Phoenix Sky Harbor Intl
$359American Airlines
Tue, Sep 15 - Wed, Sep 23
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6:00 am - 12:45 pmCMH  Columbus-SNA Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty
9h 45m1 stop Dallas/Fort Worth
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6:45 am - 4:01 pmSNA  Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty-CMH Columbus
6h 16m1 stop Phoenix Sky Harbor Intl
$359American Airlines
Mon, Oct 5 - Wed, Oct 7
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5:35 pm - 10:15 pmCMH  Columbus-SNA Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty
7h 40m1 stop Phoenix Sky Harbor Intl
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6:45 am - 6:55 pmSNA  Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty-CMH Columbus
9h 10m1 stop Denver Intl
$359Southwest
Wed, Nov 11 - Tue, Nov 17
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4:10 pm - 7:40 pmCMH  Columbus-SNA Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty
6h 30m1 stop Phoenix Sky Harbor Intl
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1:50 pm - 10:30 pmSNA  Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty-CMH Columbus
5h 40m1 stop Denver Intl
$359Southwest
Mon, Sep 14 - Mon, Sep 21
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5:08 pm - 8:44 pmCMH  Columbus-SNA Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty
6h 36m1 stop Denver Intl
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4:11 pm - 5:21 amSNA  Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty-CMH Columbus
10h 10m1 stop San Francisco
$359United Airlines
Wed, Sep 30 - Tue, Oct 13
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7:21 am - 2:03 pmCMH  Columbus-SNA Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty
9h 42m1 stop San Francisco
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1:05 pm - 10:30 pmSNA  Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty-CMH Columbus
6h 25m1 stop Denver Intl
$359United Airlines
Tue, Sep 8 - Tue, Sep 15
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3:10 pm - 10:04 pmCMH  Columbus-SNA Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty
9h 54m1 stop Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson
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9:15 pm - 11:49 amSNA  Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty-CMH Columbus
11h 34m1 stop New York John F Kennedy Intl
$359Delta
Thu, Dec 10 - Thu, Dec 31
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6:15 am - 10:26 amCMH  Columbus-SNA Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty
7h 11m1 stop Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County
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12:20 pm - 12:10 amSNA  Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty-CMH Columbus
8h 50m1 stop Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson
$359Delta
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Price, demand and travel trends for Columbus Airport to Santa Ana flights

Use KAYAK data on prices, travel dates, airlines and seasonal trends to compare options and book flights from Columbus Airport to Santa Ana with more confidence.

What's the cheapest day of the week to fly from Columbus Airport to Santa Ana?

Thursday is the cheapest day of the week to fly from Columbus Airport to Santa Ana, it is 9% cheaper than the average day. Friday is the most expensive day with flight prices 13% higher than average. Based on deals found by KAYAK users in the last 12 months.

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

  • November is the cheapest month to fly from Columbus Airport to Santa Ana at $367 round-trip.
  • April ($587) and March ($512) are the most expensive months.
  • The price difference between flying in the cheapest and most expensive months is 59% on average.
This is based on KAYAK aggregated and averaged internal data over the past 12 months.

When are prices from Columbus Airport to Santa Ana the cheapest?

Flights from Columbus Airport to Santa Ana are cheapest 23 weeks before departure. Booking in this window typically costs about 60% less than the average last-minute fare (within 2 weeks of the flight), based on KAYAK data.

Key details for Columbus Airport to Santa Ana flights

Low season

October

Cheapest flight

$123
Best time to beat the crowds with an average 9% drop in price.
Most popular time to fly with an average 4% increase in price.
Flight from Columbus Airport to 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.
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Your Columbus Airport to Santa Ana flight questions, answered

Find helpful route details based on KAYAK data, including flight times, airports, airlines and booking questions.

  • Which airlines offer extra legroom and free seat selection on Columbus Airport to Santa Ana flights?

    Among airlines operating Columbus Airport to Santa Ana flights:

    • Breeze Airways: offers extra legroom; offers free seat selection

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

  • Which airports can I use when flying from Columbus Airport to Santa Ana?

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

  • Which airlines include bags at no extra cost on Columbus Airport to Santa Ana flights?

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

    • Breeze Airways: a cabin bag and a checked bag in Economy Class

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

  • What cabin classes can I book on flights from Columbus Airport to Santa Ana?

    Only Economy Class is available on flights from Columbus Airport to Santa Ana.

  • How much can I save by taking a layover when flying from Columbus Airport to Santa Ana?

    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).

  • What is the standard checked-bag allowance on flights from Columbus Airport to Santa Ana?

    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.

  • Which aircraft model is used most often on flights from Columbus Airport to Santa Ana?

    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.

  • Which airports do connecting flights from Columbus Airport to Santa Ana pass through?

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

    • Phoenix Sky Harbor Intl (PHX) - 44% 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

    Phoenix Sky Harbor Intl (PHX) handles the largest share of one-stop connections on this route.

  • Can I save money by using flexible dates for flights from Columbus Airport to Santa Ana?

    Yes. Being flexible with your travel dates can save you up to 20% on the Columbus Airport to Santa Ana route. 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.

  • What popular places can I visit in Santa Ana?

    Some of the most popular sights in Santa Ana are Embassy Suites by Hilton Santa Ana Orange County Airport, Westfield Mainplace and Santa Ana Zoo. These are among the most viewed places in Santa Ana on KAYAK.

  • How long is a flight from Columbus Airport to Santa Ana?

    A nonstop flight from Columbus Airport to Santa Ana takes 0h 00m, covering 1,968 miles.

  • What are the earliest and latest flights from Columbus Airport to Santa Ana?

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

    • Earliest: departs at 12:00 am and lands at 12:00 am
    • Latest: departs at 12:00 am and lands at 12:00 am.

    The flight takes about 0h 00m.

  • How expensive are last-minute Columbus Airport to Santa Ana flights?

    Last-minute fares on this route - booked within 2 weeks of departure - run 47% above the route average of $435. Book 23 weeks before departure for the lowest fares.

  • Do I need a passport to fly from Columbus Airport to Santa Ana?

    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.

  • Have flight prices from Columbus Airport to Santa Ana changed much recently?

    Yes. Based on fares seen in the past 5 days, round-trip prices on this route showed a wide range, from about $307 to $1,944. That means the highest observed fare was about 6x higher than the lowest one.

  • How are flight prices from Columbus Airport to Santa Ana looking right now?

    One-way fares from Columbus Airport to Santa Ana are currently lower than usual. Average one-way flight prices are about $180, which is 18% below the typical average for this route.

  • How much time can I save by choosing a different layover airport from Columbus Airport to Santa Ana?

    Flying via Denver Intl (DEN) gives the shortest average 1-stop total travel time at 6h 41m, compared with 6h 50m via Phoenix Sky Harbor Intl (PHX) and 6h 51m via Salt Lake City (SLC).

  • What is the time difference between Columbus Airport and Santa Ana?

    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.

  • What car rental options are available at Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty Airport (SNA)?

    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

  • How much should I expect to pay for a Columbus Airport to Santa Ana flight?

    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.

Your guide to booking Columbus Airport to Santa Ana flights

Get tips on when to book, when to fly and what to know before your trip.
  • If your dates can be flexible, aim for a Thursday departure instead of Friday. On this route, Thursday flights average $398 - about $95 less than Friday (19% savings) based on the last 12 months.
  • For the best chance at a low fare, aim to book around 23 weeks before you fly. On this route, that window historically saves about 60% versus last-minute pricing (KAYAK booking data, last 12 months).
  • If you can choose when to travel, plan your Columbus Airport to Santa Ana trip for November. Fares historically average $367 round-trip in that month - typically $220 less than the most expensive month, which is April (based on the last 12 months).
  • If you're arriving late at night and need somewhere to stay, check out these hotels close to Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty Airport.
    - Courtyard by Marriott Santa Ana Orange County
    - voco Orange County - Airport by IHG
    - Hotel Zessa Orange County Airport, a DoubleTree by Hilton

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