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Cheapest round-trip
$201
Typical prices: $349-$495
Frontier
Wed 12/12Mon 12/17
MCI - SNA • 1 stop
Cheapest one-way
$101
Typical prices: $198-$488
Frontier
Sun 12/30
MCI - SNA • 1 stop
Nonstop flights
Not available
There are currently no direct flights between Kansas City and Santa Ana. You'll need to take a connecting flight to reach the destination.
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When to book
4 weeks
in advance
Our data shows that travelers who book at least 4 weeks in advance save around 51% compared to booking last minute.
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When to travel
January
Cheapest • 13% price drop
January
Most popular
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Top layover airports
Seattle/Tacoma Intl (SEA)
Cheapest • Avg $406 (round-trip)
Phoenix Sky Harbor Intl (PHX)
Shortest trip • 5h 25m (one-way)
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Cheap Flights from Kansas City to Santa Ana (MCI-SNA)

 
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Recent round-trip flight deals from Kansas City to Santa Ana

Sat, Dec 12 - Thu, Dec 17
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8:32 pm - 11:48 amMCI  Kansas City-SNA Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty
17h 16m1 stop Denver Intl
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12:59 pm - 7:56 pmSNA  Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty-MCI Kansas City
28h 57m1 stop Denver Intl
$201Frontier
Thu, Dec 10 - Sat, Dec 12
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8:32 pm - 11:48 amMCI  Kansas City-SNA Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty
17h 16m1 stop Denver Intl
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2:47 pm - 7:35 pmSNA  Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty-MCI Kansas City
26h 48m2 stops San Francisco Denver Intl
$201Frontier
Thu, Nov 26 - Thu, Dec 3
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8:45 am - 1:14 pmMCI  Kansas City-SNA Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty
6h 29m1 stop Denver Intl
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7:15 am - 6:08 pmSNA  Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty-MCI Kansas City
8h 53m1 stop San Francisco
$314United Airlines
Tue, Dec 8 - Sat, Dec 12
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5:45 am - 9:11 amMCI  Kansas City-SNA Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty
5h 26m1 stop Denver Intl
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7:15 am - 6:08 pmSNA  Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty-MCI Kansas City
8h 53m1 stop San Francisco
$314United Airlines
Thu, Dec 10 - Sat, Dec 12
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2:12 pm - 6:49 pmMCI  Kansas City-SNA Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty
6h 37m1 stop Phoenix Sky Harbor Intl
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3:41 pm - 12:36 amSNA  Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty-MCI Kansas City
6h 55m1 stop Chicago O'Hare Intl
$319American Airlines
Tue, Dec 1 - Sat, Dec 5
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7:58 am - 12:34 pmMCI  Kansas City-SNA Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty
6h 36m1 stop Phoenix Sky Harbor Intl
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4:32 pm - 11:49 pmSNA  Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty-MCI Kansas City
5h 17m1 stop Phoenix Sky Harbor Intl
$319American Airlines
Thu, Nov 26 - Thu, Dec 3
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11:00 am - 4:25 pmMCI  Kansas City-SNA Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty
7h 25m2 stops Denver Intl Las Vegas Harry Reid Intl
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12:10 pm - 9:25 pmSNA  Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty-MCI Kansas City
7h 15m1 stop Denver Intl
$324Southwest
Thu, Nov 26 - Thu, Dec 3
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11:00 am - 4:25 pmMCI  Kansas City-SNA Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty
7h 25m2 stops Denver Intl Las Vegas Harry Reid Intl
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10:00 am - 7:40 pmSNA  Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty-MCI Kansas City
7h 40m2 stops San Jose San Diego
$329Southwest
Mon, Jan 11 - Wed, Jan 20
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2:52 pm - 6:10 pmMCI  Kansas City-SNA Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty
5h 18m1 stop Salt Lake City
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1:01 pm - 9:24 pmSNA  Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty-MCI Kansas City
6h 23m1 stop Salt Lake City
$385Delta
Sat, Jan 16 - Fri, Jan 22
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3:32 pm - 8:27 pmMCI  Kansas City-SNA Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty
6h 55m1 stop Minneapolis St Paul
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1:01 pm - 9:24 pmSNA  Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty-MCI Kansas City
6h 23m1 stop Salt Lake City
$385Delta
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Price, demand and travel trends for Kansas City to Santa Ana flights

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

How much is a round-trip flight from Kansas City to Santa Ana?

Round-trip flights from Kansas City to Santa Ana typically range from $349 to $495. The lowest price found in the past 5 days was $201, on Frontier.

What's the cheapest day of the week to fly from Kansas City to Santa Ana?

Based on deals KAYAK users found in the last 12 months, Saturday is the cheapest day of the week to fly from Kansas City to Santa Ana. It’s 15% cheaper than the average day, while Sunday is the most expensive, with prices 10% higher.

What’s the cheapest month to fly from Kansas City to Santa Ana?

•January is the cheapest month to fly from Kansas City to Santa Ana at $368 round-trip.
•November ($492) and July ($486) are the most expensive months.
•The price difference between flying in the cheapest and most expensive months is 33% on average.
This is based on KAYAK aggregated and averaged internal data over the past 12 months.

When are flights from Kansas City to Santa Ana the cheapest?

Flights from Kansas City to Santa Ana are cheapest 4 weeks before departure. Booking in this window typically costs about 51% less than the average last-minute fare (within 2 weeks of the flight), based on KAYAK data.

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Key details for Kansas City to Santa Ana flights

Low season

October

Cheapest flight

$101
Beat the crowds with an average 32% drop in travelers.
The most popular month to fly with an average 21% increase in travelers.
One-way flight from Kansas City to Santa Ana

When to book flights from Kansas City to Santa Ana

Are your dates flexible? Find out the best times to travel from Kansas City 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 Kansas City to Santa Ana flight questions, answered

Find helpful answers about this route, including flight times, airports, airlines and booking tips.

  • What cabin classes can I book on flights from Kansas City to Santa Ana?

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

    • Economy Class
    • First Class

  • How long is a flight from Kansas City to Santa Ana?

    A nonstop flight from Kansas City to Santa Ana takes 00m, covering 1,338 miles.

  • Do I need a passport to fly from Kansas City 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.

  • How much should I expect to pay for a Kansas City to Santa Ana flight?

    Round-trip flights from Kansas City to Santa Ana range from $349 to $495, with an average of $422 over the past 12 months. Anything below $349 counts as a good deal.

  • How expensive are last-minute Kansas City to Santa Ana flights?

    Last-minute fares on this route (booked within two weeks of departure) run 67% above the $422 route average. Book 4 weeks before departure for the lowest fares.

  • Have flight prices from Kansas City 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 $201 to $1,313. That means the highest observed fare was about 7x higher than the lowest one.

  • How are flight prices from Kansas City to Santa Ana looking right now?

    One-way fares from Kansas City to Santa Ana are currently lower than usual. Average one-way flight prices are about $245, which is 12% below the typical average for this route.

  • 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 averaging $58 for economy cars. Top options include:

    • Dollar
    • Thrifty
    • Hertz
    • Budget
    • Alamo

  • Which airports can I use when flying from Kansas City to Santa Ana?

    Flights from Kansas City to Santa Ana usually depart from Kansas City (MCI) and arrive at Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty (SNA).

  • Which airports do connecting flights from Kansas City to Santa Ana pass through?

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

    • Phoenix Sky Harbor Intl (PHX) - 27% of one-stop connections
    • Las Vegas Harry Reid Intl (LAS) - 26% of one-stop connections
    • Denver Intl (DEN) - 25% of one-stop connections
    • Dallas/Fort Worth (DFW) - 13% of one-stop connections

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

    Yes. Flexible dates can save you up to 23% on flights from Kansas City to Santa Ana. Saturday is the cheapest departure day at $361 round-trip on average, while Sunday is the most expensive at $466, a difference of $105.

    Cheaper weekend fares like these are typical of routes dominated by weekday business travel.

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

    Flying via Phoenix Sky Harbor Intl (PHX) gives the shortest average 1-stop total travel time at 5h 25m, compared with 5h 40m via Salt Lake City (SLC) and 5h 43m via Las Vegas Harry Reid Intl (LAS).

  • What is the time difference between Kansas City and Santa Ana?

    Santa Ana is 2 hours behind Kansas City (Pacific Time vs Central Time). Plan for the time shift when scheduling connections or first-day activities.

  • 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, Santa Ana Zoo and Old Orange County Courthouse. These are among the most viewed places in Santa Ana on KAYAK.

Your guide to booking Kansas City to Santa Ana flights

Get tips on when to book, when to fly and what to know before your trip.
  • If your dates are flexible, aim for a Saturday departure and avoid flying on Sunday. On this route, Saturday flights average $361, about $105 less than Sunday fares (23% savings) based on the last 12 months.
  • For the best chance at a low fare, aim to book around 4 weeks before you fly. On this route, that window historically saves about 51% versus last-minute pricing (KAYAK booking data, last 12 months).
  • If you can choose when to travel, plan your Kansas City to Santa Ana trip for January. Fares historically average $368 round-trip in that month - typically $124 less than the most expensive month, which is November (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.

    • voco Orange County - Airport by IHG
    • Hotel Zessa Orange County Airport, a DoubleTree by Hilton
    • Courtyard by Marriott Santa Ana Orange County

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