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Cheapest round-trip
$363
Typical prices: $427-$693
American Airlines
Sat 1/6Sat 1/13
TYS - SNA • 1 stop
Cheapest one-way
$144
Typical prices: $218-$387
Multiple Airlines
Thu 11/22
TYS - SNA • 1 stop
Nonstop flights
There are currently no direct flights between Knoxville and Santa Ana. You'll need to take a connecting flight to reach the destination.
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Cheapest • Avg $365 (round-trip)
Shortest trip • 7h 05m (one-way)
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Cheap Flights from Knoxville to Santa Ana (TYS-SNA)

 
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Recent round-trip flight deals from Knoxville to Santa Ana

Wed, Jan 6 - Wed, Jan 13
American Airlines Logo
8:20 am - 12:22 pmTYS  Knoxville McGhee Tyson-SNA Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty
7h 02m1 stop Dallas/Fort Worth
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1:12 pm - 11:19 pmSNA  Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty-TYS Knoxville McGhee Tyson
7h 07m1 stop Dallas/Fort Worth
$363American Airlines
Wed, Jan 6 - Wed, Jan 13
United Airlines Logo
2:04 pm - 8:23 pmTYS  Knoxville McGhee Tyson-SNA Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty
9h 19m1 stop Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl
United Airlines Logo
12:04 pm - 9:59 pmSNA  Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty-TYS Knoxville McGhee Tyson
6h 55m1 stop Houston George Bush Intcntl
$363United Airlines
Wed, Jan 6 - Wed, Jan 13
United Airlines Logo
4:28 pm - 8:44 pmTYS  Knoxville McGhee Tyson-SNA Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty
7h 16m1 stop Denver Intl
United Airlines Logo
6:49 am - 9:05 pmSNA  Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty-TYS Knoxville McGhee Tyson
11h 16m2 stops Denver Intl Chicago O'Hare Intl
$368United Airlines
Sun, Dec 20 - Thu, Dec 24
Multiple Airlines Logo
1:50 pm - 4:28 pmTYS  Knoxville McGhee Tyson-SNA Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty
29h 38m1 stop Phoenix Sky Harbor Intl
Multiple Airlines Logo
11:43 am - 10:14 pmSNA  Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty-TYS Knoxville McGhee Tyson
7h 31m1 stop Phoenix Sky Harbor Intl
$369Multiple Airlines
Sun, Dec 20 - Fri, Dec 25
American Airlines Logo
5:30 am - 10:04 amTYS  Knoxville McGhee Tyson-SNA Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty
7h 34m1 stop Dallas/Fort Worth
American Airlines Logo
2:24 pm - 11:41 pmSNA  Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty-TYS Knoxville McGhee Tyson
6h 17m1 stop Dallas/Fort Worth
$403American Airlines
Sun, Dec 20 - Fri, Dec 25
Southwest Logo
3:45 pm - 9:05 pmTYS  Knoxville McGhee Tyson-SNA Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty
8h 20m2 stops Dallas Love Field Phoenix Sky Harbor Intl
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7:00 am - 7:50 pmSNA  Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty-TYS Knoxville McGhee Tyson
9h 50m2 stops Austin Bergstrom Nashville Intl
$413Southwest
Sun, Dec 20 - Thu, Dec 24
Multiple Airlines Logo
1:50 pm - 6:33 pmTYS  Knoxville McGhee Tyson-SNA Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty
31h 43m2 stops Phoenix Sky Harbor Intl Las Vegas Harry Reid Intl
Multiple Airlines Logo
11:43 am - 10:14 pmSNA  Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty-TYS Knoxville McGhee Tyson
7h 31m1 stop Phoenix Sky Harbor Intl
$416Multiple Airlines
Wed, Jan 6 - Wed, Jan 13
Southwest Logo
6:45 am - 2:50 pmTYS  Knoxville McGhee Tyson-SNA Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty
11h 05m2 stops Nashville Intl Denver Intl
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6:45 am - 3:55 pmSNA  Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty-TYS Knoxville McGhee Tyson
6h 10m1 stop Denver Intl
$422Southwest
Mon, Mar 22 - Tue, Mar 30
Delta Logo
7:07 am - 11:13 amTYS  Knoxville McGhee Tyson-SNA Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty
7h 06m1 stop Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson
Delta Logo
11:55 am - 11:46 pmSNA  Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty-TYS Knoxville McGhee Tyson
8h 51m1 stop Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson
$497Delta
Sat, Mar 20 - Thu, Apr 1
Delta Logo
5:30 am - 11:13 amTYS  Knoxville McGhee Tyson-SNA Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty
8h 43m1 stop Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson
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11:55 am - 11:46 pmSNA  Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty-TYS Knoxville McGhee Tyson
8h 51m1 stop Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson
$497Delta
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Price, demand and travel trends for Knoxville to Santa Ana flights

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

Round-trip flights from Knoxville to Santa Ana typically range from $427 to $693. The lowest price found in the past 5 days was $363, on American Airlines.

What's the cheapest day of the week to fly from Knoxville 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 Knoxville to Santa Ana. It’s 16% cheaper than the average day, while Sunday is the most expensive, with prices 42% higher.

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

•February is the cheapest month to fly from Knoxville to Santa Ana at $448 round-trip.
•November ($740) and October ($653) are the most expensive months.
•The price difference between flying in the cheapest and most expensive months is 65% on average.
This is based on KAYAK aggregated and averaged internal data over the past 12 months.

Key details for Knoxville to Santa Ana flights

Low season

December

Cheapest flight

$144
Beat the crowds with an average 34% drop in travelers.
The most popular month to fly with an average 31% increase in travelers.
One-way flight from Knoxville to Santa Ana

When to book flights from Knoxville to Santa Ana

Are your dates flexible? Find out the best times to travel from Knoxville 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 Knoxville 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 Knoxville to Santa Ana?

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

    • Economy Class
    • First Class

  • How long is a flight from Knoxville to Santa Ana?

    A nonstop flight from Knoxville to Santa Ana takes 00m, covering 1,918 miles.

  • Do I need a passport to fly from Knoxville 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 Knoxville to Santa Ana flight?

    Round-trip flights from Knoxville to Santa Ana range from $427 to $693, with an average of $554 over the past 12 months. Anything below $427 counts as a good deal.

  • Have flight prices from Knoxville 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 $363 to $1,593. That means the highest observed fare was about 4x higher than the lowest one.

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

    One-way fares from Knoxville to Santa Ana are currently higher than usual. Average one-way flight prices are about $333, which is 9% above 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 Knoxville to Santa Ana?

    Flights from Knoxville to Santa Ana usually depart from Knoxville McGhee Tyson (TYS) and arrive at Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty (SNA).

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

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

    • Dallas/Fort Worth (DFW) - 73% of one-stop connections
    • Denver Intl (DEN) - 13% of one-stop connections
    • Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson (ATL) - 8% of one-stop connections
    • Las Vegas Harry Reid Intl (LAS) - 3% of one-stop connections

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

    Yes. Flexible dates can save you up to 41% on flights from Knoxville to Santa Ana. Saturday is the cheapest departure day at $468 round-trip on average, while Sunday is the most expensive at $792, a difference of $324.

    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 Knoxville to Santa Ana?

    Flying via Dallas/Fort Worth (DFW) gives the shortest average 1-stop total travel time at 7h 05m, compared with 7h 06m via Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson (ATL) and 7h 13m via Denver Intl (DEN).

  • What is the time difference between Knoxville and Santa Ana?

    Santa Ana is 3 hours behind Knoxville (Pacific Time vs Eastern 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 Knoxville 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 $468, about $324 less than Sunday fares (41% savings) based on the last 12 months.
  • If you can choose when to travel, plan your Knoxville to Santa Ana trip for February. Fares historically average $448 round-trip in that month - typically $292 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

More options for your flight from Knoxville to Santa Ana

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