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Cheapest round-trip
$267
Typical prices: $275-$467
Frontier
Wed 9/30Sun 10/4
CMH - SNA • 1 stop
Cheapest non-stop
$278
Breeze Airways
Thu 7/16Sun 7/19
CMH - SNA • Non-stop
Nonstop flights
2 days a week
Thu, Sun
You can fly direct with Breeze Airways. Average duration is 5h 04m
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Cheapest • Avg $388 (round-trip)
Shortest trip • 7h 02m (one-way)
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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

Wed, Sep 30 - Sun, Oct 4
Frontier Logo
4:57 pm - 10:12 am
CMH
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SNA
20h 15m
1 stop
Frontier Logo
11:07 am - 3:57 pm
SNA
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CMH
25h 50m
1 stop
$267Frontier
Thu, Jul 16 - Sun, Jul 19
Breeze Airways Logo
9:52 am - 11:56 am
CMH
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SNA
5h 04mnonstop
Breeze Airways Logo
12:41 pm - 8:14 pm
SNA
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CMH
4h 33mnonstop
$278Breeze Airways
Thu, Jul 16 - Sun, Jul 19
Breeze Airways Logo
9:52 am - 11:56 am
CMH
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SNA
5h 04mnonstop
Breeze Airways Logo
12:41 pm - 8:14 pm
SNA
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CMH
4h 33mnonstop
$282Breeze Airways
Wed, Sep 30 - Sun, Oct 4
Frontier Logo
4:57 pm - 10:12 am
CMH
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SNA
20h 15m
1 stop
Frontier Logo
11:07 am - 3:57 pm
SNA
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CMH
25h 50m
1 stop
$293Frontier
Wed, Sep 30 - Sun, Oct 4
Frontier Logo
4:57 pm - 10:12 am
CMH
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SNA
20h 15m
1 stop
Frontier Logo
11:07 am - 3:57 pm
SNA
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CMH
25h 50m
1 stop
$294Frontier
Fri, Sep 25 - Sun, Oct 4
Frontier Logo
4:57 pm - 10:12 am
CMH
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SNA
20h 15m
1 stop
Frontier Logo
11:07 am - 3:57 pm
SNA
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CMH
25h 50m
1 stop
$301Frontier
Sun, Jul 26 - Sun, Aug 2
Breeze Airways Logo
9:52 am - 11:56 am
CMH
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SNA
5h 04mnonstop
Breeze Airways Logo
12:41 pm - 8:14 pm
SNA
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CMH
4h 33mnonstop
$302Breeze Airways
Thu, Jul 30 - Sun, Aug 2
Breeze Airways Logo
9:52 am - 11:56 am
CMH
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SNA
5h 04mnonstop
Breeze Airways Logo
12:41 pm - 8:14 pm
SNA
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CMH
4h 33mnonstop
$308Breeze Airways
Wed, Sep 16 - Wed, Sep 23
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4:57 pm - 10:12 am
CMH
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SNA
20h 15m
1 stop
Multiple Airlines Logo
5:35 pm - 5:08 am
SNA
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CMH
8h 33m
1 stop
$312Multiple Airlines
Thu, Aug 6 - Sun, Aug 9
Breeze Airways Logo
9:52 am - 11:56 am
CMH
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SNA
5h 04mnonstop
Breeze Airways Logo
12:41 pm - 8:14 pm
SNA
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CMH
4h 33mnonstop
$318Breeze Airways
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.

How much is a round-trip flight from Columbus Airport 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 Columbus Airport to Santa Ana, California departing in September.

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 Wednesday, 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 Sunday and avoiding Thursdays for the best deals.

What is the cheapest month to fly from Columbus Airport 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 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 John Wayne (Santa Ana) is August, where tickets cost $358 (return) on average. On the other hand, the most expensive months are March and April, where the average cost of round-trip tickets is $556 and $496 respectively.

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

No, with an average price for the route of $476, prices are generally cheapest when you fly direct.

How far in advance should I book a flight from Columbus Airport 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 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 John Wayne (Santa Ana), you should book around 4 weeks before departure, which saves you about 31% compared to booking last minute. For the absolute cheapest price, our data suggests you should book 23 weeks before departure.

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Low seasonSeptember
Cheapest flight$123
Best time to beat the crowds with an average 12% drop in price.
Most popular time to fly and prices are also 6% 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.
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FAQs for booking Columbus to John Wayne (Santa Ana) flights

  • How many flights are there between Columbus Airport and John Wayne (Santa Ana) per day?

    There is a maximum of 1 nonstop flight a day that takes off from Columbus Airport and lands in John Wayne (Santa Ana), with an average flight time of 5h 04m. The most common departure time is 9:00 am and most flights take off in the morning. Each week, there are 2 flights.

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

    In the last 5 days, the lowest price for a flight from Columbus Airport to John Wayne (Santa Ana) was $123 for a one-way ticket and $278 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 Airbus A220-300 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.

  • On which days can I fly direct from Columbus to John Wayne (Santa Ana)?

    You can catch a nonstop flight from Columbus to John Wayne (Santa Ana) on Thursday, and Sunday.

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

    The two airlines most popular with KAYAK users for flights from Columbus to John Wayne (Santa Ana) are Breeze Airways and Southwest. With an average price for the route of $316 and an overall rating of 8.2, Breeze Airways is the most popular choice. Southwest is also a great choice for the route, with an average price of $442 and an overall rating of 7.9.

  • 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 John Wayne (Santa Ana)

  • Looking for a cheap flight? 25% of our users found flights on this route for $139 or less one-way and $281 or less round-trip.

Prefer to fly direct from Columbus 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 Columbus to Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty.
Find which airlines fly direct from Columbus Airport to Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty Airport, which days they fly and book direct flights.

Direct departures

Columbus to Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty

Thursday

Breeze Airways

Breeze Airways

Sunday

Breeze Airways

Breeze Airways

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Direct returns

Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty to Columbus

Thursday

Breeze Airways

Breeze Airways

Sunday

Breeze Airways

Breeze Airways

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

 
See real verified KAYAK customer reviews for airlines flying from Columbus to John Wayne (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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Breeze AirwaysOverall score based on 296 reviews
6.7Entertainment
6.7Food
8.8Crew
8.2Comfort
8.4Boarding
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Flight was great except for lunatic lady and her mother sitting middle/window who went nuts when the woman on the aisle wouldn’t stand up right away to let them out even though the aisle was full. Police had to be called. Some people just shouldn’t be allowed to fly.

10.0 ExcellentPaul, Jun 2026
CHS - HPN
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Flight was great except for lunatic lady and her mother sitting middle/window who went nuts when the woman on the aisle wouldn’t stand up right away to let them out even though the aisle was full. Police had to be called. Some people just shouldn’t be allowed to fly.

Flight attendants were wonderful. Seats were comfortable “Nicest” bundle). No screens or meal, but it is a budget airline.

it is an economy airline so lack of perks expected .. however an efficient board, clean plane, pleasant crew and an early arrival for half the price of full service airline

Very quick and easy process from check in to deboarding and baggage claim. Crew was professional and friendly. Flight was smooth and on time. Very convenient for short flights.

It was easy and very comfortable! The crew was accommodating and cheerful. I enjoyed myself!

I normally have very good experiences with Breeze. The crew is great, pricing is excellent, and the planes are new and usually clean. This time in Huntsville we were delayed, which I understand can happen, however we were moved from one gate to the opposite side of the terminal and then back again... There was a lot of confusion. Also, my seat had a lot of food crumbs still on the floor where I had to stow my bookbag, so that was a bit disappointing. Other than that, all was good. Crew was great as usual!

Our flight was delayed 7 hours. Due to a change in equipment we were downgraded from "Nicest" to "Nicer," even having to pay for a soft drink. Disappointing. To Breeze's credit that issued a $100 flight credit. A refund would have been more appreciated.

I was surprised with Breeze Airlines. It was my first time flying with them, and I was hesitant. It was a great experience. The seats are really comfortable. You have much more space than other airlines, and they are better quality seats. The service was amazing, and we landed almost an hour before schedule. It was an amazing experience; I really recommend Breeze Airlines.

The only thing that would make the experience better is a little more leg room and the overhead bins are very low. I hit my head when I was settling into the middle seat and was nervous about poking my eye on the corner of a lowered bin when I was deplaning.

The price is amazing. I was worried about how the flight would be as I never flew then. Seats were very comfortable. We had lots of legroom. The Akron airport was really nice. Overall it didn't have the stress we usually experience with flying. Highly recommend

The flight was late. The crew was rude. There was no food. Cramped and uncomfortable. Nothing about this flight was good.

Crew was rude, flight was late, wifi didn't work, no food, basically nothing about this flight was good.

It was just okay, no frills, basic transportation with no luxury. No screens on the seats, no water or drinks on a short flight. Full flight but at least it was on time.

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

Sat on tarmac for 2 hours and then missed my connecting flight

Wi Fi was horrible kept cutting out the whole time and too expensive

The open seating makes passengers boarding ahead of you think they also have the right to the empty middle seat. Trumper next to me refused to move her laptop bag from my leg area. I did not make a fuss since it was a short flight.

Three delays that got us home hours later than expected.

Southwest is always good and effective. Would be nice if they raised the pre-boarding age a couple years. Would hate to have our 7 year old daughter sit by a complete stranger because of a goitch when i check in and get a late boarding number.

Flight was a little late departing and arriving, but it wasn't an issue. Baggage arrived quickly. It is the direct flight from CMH to LAS, and lasts about 4.5 hours.

Crew was real good, flight was smooth and came in early.

Didn't like sitting on the waiting pad for 30 minutes right after departing the gate. If you're going to do that, just don't board so people can still get up and walk around in the terminal. My luggage was damaged by the baggage handlers.

Absolutely no communication on why there's a delay and multiple flight time reschedules. I would have canceled the flight and drove back home if I known it was going to be rescheduled 3 or 4 times.

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

I like for how they process during check in. It was very smoothly.

Great. Flight departed early and arrived early. Deplaning and baggage claim ww were quick.

They separated our seats and moved us to the back of the plane. Hundreds of dollars and thousands of miles used and this was my platinum member experience.

The flight was canceled two hours before departure, it took over five hours to rebook us on another flight.

Boarding was somewhat chaotic. Unable to evaluate crew or food/drink because captain kept them seated due to turbulence. Have no idea if entertainment was offered.

I liked the piloting of the aircraft. Very disappointed about lack of electrical ports. Also, although a short flight. there was enough time to hand out snacks to comfort + seats as was done for first class.

Destroyed my suitcase. Tired of talking about it. Cancelling my unite mileage plus account.

The crew was great. Very friendly and responsive. The plane was old, small and tight. We ran out of overhead space and I had to check. Middle seat was particularly tight.

The entertainment options on the seat back video boards were nice.

Flight delayed for more than 16 hrs and no effort was spent to provide an alternate

IAD with the archaic people movers is just a place to be avoided.

Cabin was pitch black, even during meal service. The reading lights for seat 2E/F did not work, and seat 2E did not recline.

The control panel for the seat back screen did not work at all after takeoff.

The crew was nice but the people going to Orange County are so entitled. Everyone thinks everything is suppose for be perfect for them. Tough crowd.

How they treated my luggage was horrible. And foods are not edible… Flight attendants were not listening my request. Etc

Check in and boarding were very easy. Quite good food and a complimentary glass of wine with dinner. The acoustics on the TV difficult at times, and the options extensive though not very updated.

Flights on time w/o delays. However, my baggage was damaged. Ground crew, throws baggage from plane to the baggage carrier, carelessly.

To have arrived on time and not 3 hours late after having already spent $100 to change to an earlier flight, only to arrive back home close to the original flight time.

The WiFi would not connect enough for me to do my actual work. It permaspooled, disconnected, said it was connected, then wouldn't open an email... it was frustrating. I am not a tall person, 5'4" - and I felt cramped with little room to reach into my bag under the seat in front of me. I feel sorry for anyone taller than me having to fly. the one positive thing I will add, is the overhead bins are roomy enough to manage more bags than other carriers.

On time flight, good communication about boarding, lines didn't form unnecessarily for boarding before their group was announced (kept aisles clear), friendly flight attendants and service

They put me on an earlier and I got home sooner

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

Any flight to ORD after about 2pm this summer has been challenging. Flight was delayed getting in (coming from ORD) and that led to it not leaving before a ground stop due to lightening before they could fuel the plane, and so forth. They made up some time but we were still late in arriving at ORD, and that led to missed connections.

Couldn’t get the door on the plane to close leading to a nearly 2 hour delay. But, hey at least they didn’t cancel the flight.

Amazing food, great staff, with one noticable detail missing ...but no seat entertainment in any of aircraft ...I am not a fan

On our return trip we were able to get on an earlier flight. American airlines made it so easy to do & at no cost!

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