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$154 Find Cheap Flights from New York John F Kennedy Airport to John Wayne (Santa Ana)

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Cheap Flights from John F Kennedy Intl to Santa Ana (JFK-SNA)

 
Here are some of the best deals found on KAYAK recently from the most popular airlines for round-trip flights from John F Kennedy Intl 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.
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Recent round-trip flight deals from John F Kennedy Intl to Santa Ana

Wed, Oct 1 - Mon, Oct 6
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11:00 am - 10:05 pmJFK-SNA
14h 05m2 stops
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8:38 pm - 5:30 amSNA-JFK
29h 52m1 stop
$293Multiple Airlines
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Tue, Sep 30 - Mon, Oct 6
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6:59 am - 10:05 pmJFK-SNA
18h 06m2 stops
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8:09 pm - 11:59 amSNA-JFK
12h 50m2 stops
$294Multiple Airlines
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Sat, Oct 4 - Sun, Oct 12
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12:59 pm - 10:05 pmJFK-SNA
12h 06m2 stops
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8:34 pm - 5:30 amSNA-JFK
29h 56m1 stop
$295Multiple Airlines
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Tue, Sep 30 - Mon, Oct 6
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6:59 am - 1:15 pmJFK-SNA
9h 16m1 stop
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8:09 pm - 11:59 amSNA-JFK
12h 50m2 stops
$296Multiple Airlines
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Thu, Oct 2 - Thu, Oct 23
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6:59 am - 6:31 pmJFK-SNA
14h 32m1 stop
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12:01 pm - 12:01 pmSNA-JFK
21h 00m1 stop
$298Frontier
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Fri, Oct 31 - Fri, Nov 7
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7:59 am - 6:48 pmJFK-SNA
13h 49m1 stop
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4:49 pm - 11:59 amSNA-JFK
16h 10m2 stops
$299Frontier
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Tue, Oct 7 - Tue, Oct 14
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11:20 am - 6:19 pmJFK-SNA
9h 59m1 stop
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3:10 pm - 6:20 amSNA-JFK
12h 10m1 stop
$317Delta
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Sat, Jan 17 - Tue, Jan 20
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9:00 am - 12:25 pmJFK-SNA
6h 25mnonstop
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1:33 pm - 9:59 pmSNA-JFK
5h 26mnonstop
$327American Airlines
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Tue, Nov 11 - Thu, Nov 27
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3:40 pm - 10:28 pmJFK-SNA
9h 48m1 stop
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6:45 am - 6:40 pmSNA-JFK
8h 55m1 stop
$332Delta
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Wed, Oct 22 - Mon, Oct 27
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9:30 am - 4:07 pmJFK-SNA
9h 37m1 stop
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7:27 pm - 7:53 amSNA-JFK
9h 26m1 stop
$351Alaska Airlines
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Everything you should know

Our travelers' advice
AI-generated summary based on content written by travel experts
Avoid traffic by using AirTrain from Lefferts Blvd.
SNA offers easy rideshare pick-up zones outside terminals.
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Frontier
Cheapest • from $298 (round-trip)
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Best reviews • 8.0 score
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When to book
3 weeks
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Our data shows that travelers who book at least 3 weeks in advance save around 45% compared to booking last minute.
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January
Cheapest • 23% price drop
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Cheapest round-trip
$293
Overall average: $547
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JFK - SNA • 2 stops
Cheapest non-stop
$327
Typical prices: $427-492
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Expert advice for your flight from John F Kennedy Intl to Santa Ana

 
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Avoid traffic by having your driver drop you off at the AirTrain station at Lefferts Boulevard. The AirTrain ride to terminals is free from there.

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SNA offers easy rideshare pick-up zones outside terminals. Look for clearly marked areas to get your car quickly.

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KAYAK's insights & trends for John F Kennedy Intl to Santa Ana flights

Get data-powered insights and trends into flights from John F Kennedy Intl 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 New York John F Kennedy Airport to John Wayne (Santa Ana)?

The average price of all round-trip flights from New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport to Santa Ana clicked on KAYAK for each day over the last 12 months.

When flying from New York John F Kennedy Airport to John Wayne (Santa Ana), you should consider leaving on a Saturday and avoid Sundays if you are looking for the best rates. For your return to New York John F Kennedy Airport, you’ll find the best rates on Thursdays and the most expensive ones on Sundays.

What is the cheapest month to fly from New York John F Kennedy Intl 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 New York John F Kennedy Intl 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 New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport to Santa Ana is January, where tickets cost $437 (return) on average. On the other hand, the most expensive months are December and October, where the average cost of round-trip tickets is $711 and $667 respectively.

Can I save money by flying with a layover from New York John F Kennedy Intl 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.

Yes, flying with a layover may cost you more time, but you can also save money on the route, with a 1 stop layover the cheapest option at $572 on average.

How far in advance should I book a flight from New York John F Kennedy Intl 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 New York John F Kennedy Intl 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 New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport to Santa Ana, you should book around 3 weeks before departure, which saves you about 45% compared to booking last minute. For the absolute cheapest price, our data suggests you should book 16 weeks before departure.

Good to know

Low seasonJanuary
Cheapest flight$154
Best time to beat the crowds with an average 24% drop in price.
Most popular time to fly and prices are also 9% lower on average.
Flight from New York John F Kennedy Airport to John Wayne (Santa Ana)

When to book flights from John F Kennedy Intl to Santa Ana

Are your dates flexible? Find out the best times to travel from John F Kennedy Intl 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 New York John F Kennedy Airport to John Wayne (Santa Ana) flights

  • What is the cheapest flight from New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport to Santa Ana?

    In the last 3 days, the lowest price for a flight from New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport to Santa Ana was $154 for a one-way ticket and $293 for a round-trip.

  • Do I need a passport to fly between New York John F Kennedy Airport and John Wayne (Santa Ana)?

    Even though you are not required to have a passport, keep in mind that an official ID is needed to board the airplane.

  • Which airlines offer Wi-Fi service onboard planes from New York John F Kennedy Airport to John Wayne (Santa Ana)?

    American Airlines, JetBlue, Alaska Airlines, Delta, and Hawaiian Airlines offer inflight Wi-Fi service on the New York John F Kennedy Airport to John Wayne (Santa Ana) flight route.

  • Which aircraft models fly most regularly from New York John F Kennedy Airport to John Wayne (Santa Ana)?

    The Airbus A318/A319/A320/A321 is the aircraft model that flies most regularly on the New York John F Kennedy Airport to John Wayne (Santa Ana) flight route.

  • Which airline alliances offer flights from New York John F Kennedy Airport to John Wayne (Santa Ana)?

    oneworld is the only airline alliance operating flights between New York John F Kennedy Airport and John Wayne (Santa Ana).

  • On which days can I fly direct from New York John F Kennedy Airport to John Wayne (Santa Ana)?

    There are nonstop flights from New York John F Kennedy Airport to John Wayne (Santa Ana) on a daily basis.

  • Which is the best airline for flights from New York to Santa Ana, Alaska Airlines or Delta?

    The two airlines most popular with KAYAK users for flights from New York to Santa Ana are Alaska Airlines and Delta. With an average price for the route of $474 and an overall rating of 8.0, Alaska Airlines is the most popular choice. Delta is also a great choice for the route, with an average price of $422 and an overall rating of 7.9.

  • How does KAYAK find such low prices on flights from New York John F Kennedy Airport 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 New York John F Kennedy Airport 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 New York John F Kennedy Airport 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 New York John F Kennedy Airport 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 New York John F Kennedy Airport 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 New York John F Kennedy Airport with another airline. Booking your flights between New York John F Kennedy Airport 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 New York John F Kennedy Airport 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 New York John F Kennedy Airport 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 New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport to Santa Ana

  • Looking for a cheap flight? 25% of our users found flights on this route for $293 or less one-way and $462 or less round-trip.

Prefer to fly direct from New York John F Kennedy Airport 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 New York John F Kennedy Intl to Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty.
Find which airlines fly direct from New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport to Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty Airport, which days they fly and book direct flights.

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Reviews of the top 4 airlines serving from John F Kennedy Intl to Santa Ana

 
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7.8Comfort
8.5Crew
7.1Entertainment
7.1Food
8.1Boarding
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This time it is good, no delay and right on time

10.0 ExcellentGRACE, Aug 2025JFK - SAN
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This time it is good, no delay and right on time

Miss bigger screens for movies Staff was friendly Seats comfortable Bathroom line long

At the Portland airport, Alaska Airlines has put in a system where you have to create your own bag tag, then put your own suitcase onto a scale to weigh it. The day we were there, the system was not working properly, and we kept on being told to go onto different lines so it took us approximately 45 minutes to check our bag in. I do not work for the airlines why am I subjected to doing this? How all these companies are shifting their work onto people who have paid good money for their products is crazy. And then the system that the customers are supposed to use don't work properly..

If there were movies it would have made the flight much easier.

I purchased the internet during the flight and it stopped working after 1 hour, so I barely got to use it.

I had a negative experience, the flight delay was very long, I didn't like it

The seats in first class are very dated and quite uncomfortable. I don’t need lie-flat seats for a 6 hour flight, but more recline is really necessary.

We were in first class. Food was surprisingly good. Boarding was easy. Seats were lumpy. No video screen ...really? Service was good. Phone support was good

flight was canceled. don't cancel flights if you want a better score.

Flight was delayed. Crew was not helpful in the plane.

I believe that a four-hour trip should have a meal. Delta had none.

Was charged for my luggage despite having been on one ticket from an international flight. Too tired to argue after 15 hours on flight. Was charged for rechecking it at JFK airport. Not sure why those off Kenya Airways were required to do that.

Flight was canceled, and no effort was made to help with rebooking, no hotel vouchers, no car transportation and minimal food voucher and most places for food were closed by the time the voucher was given. Waited for 3 hours for bags. Simply the worst travel experience I have ever had

At first, we were on the runway for about an hour, literally. The Captain did explain that the Control Tower just had a change shift (sounds like an unrealistic excuse) and then that we had to change a runway. A regular economy seat is made for 12 yo twiggy. I understand Delta wants to push for an upgrade, but after sitting in a Comfort seat and in First class. I would say First class is not worthy of my money. The landing was delayed because of the weather in NYC, I don't hold that against Delta, of course. The Captain did alert us to that upon takeoff in Vegas and again as we reached NY.

Not a "Delta" issue, but a JFK issue: We booked a connecting flight with 3 1/2 hours between to clearn immigration and customs. Our inbound flight (BCN to JFK) was on the taxiway 45 minutes which ate into our layover time. Immigtration was insanely quick with the CBP MPC app; however, clearing TSA (again, after we were ALREADY cleared in Spain on the inbound international flight) took over 95 minutes. This left us with 10 minutes before boarding the connecting flight (JFK to SAN) to walk to the far end of Terminal 4 and try to find food. We didn't find any food that could promise to serve us in under 10 minutes so we boarded the Delta flight after coming off a plance and an 8-hour flight knowing that we wouldn't be served any food on the next 5 1/2 hour flight. I feel like Delta needs to put pressure on the JFK TSA to open more screening stations (by our count, we saw only 5 scanners open and a line of - as we said - over 90 minutes. The insult is that we WERE ALREADY SCREENED through TSA, but as you come off one flight into the USA, you have to go through the whole process again. It seems like if you have a connecting flight, there should be a way to pass through immigration and customs without needing to return through TSA.

Overall, aside from the baggage issue, it was as good as one expects.

The entertainment and wifi mostly didn't work on this flight.

Terrible entertainment system - kept freezing and audio kept cutting out. Snacks were mediocre at best for a 5 hour flight.

I am still upset that my bag was lost on a recent trip to Rome ; we were inconvenienced and out €150 Euros ; delta has refused to reimburse us

Our bag was lost so that made unnecessary chaos On our trip

Great. Quick and quiet and east. The breakfast choices were a welcome surprise!

We arrived 4 hours early and still almost missed the flight because they weren’t able to access one of the boarding tickets. They then sent hour bags late and we were all of our without clothing and eventually had to take an expensive cab back and forth to the airport as they wouldn’t deliver the bag which arrived late at night that day and we would have to wait until noon the began day (messing up a second day of plans). Also, all the food has dairy or pork. No vegan or even vegetarian option in the flight—even for purchase.

The comfort of the seats was great, the crew eased my child’s anxieties and the fact that I had full cans of my beverage choice was great.

Pathetic check in experience at JFK. Everything is self check in. Not enough staff present to help with when the check in process or the kiosk gets stuck. Staff present not welcoming or pleasant at all. On the other hand the NY based flight crew was great. Courteous and friendly throughout the flight. Special meals leave a lot to be desired. Kids meals should be made available when kids are flying and same goes for special kids meals too.

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

This was a horrible experience. For a first class experience, my chair was held together by 3M tape - and I have a photo. The crew weren’t very attentive, somewhat dismissive and forgot my drink and snack, the chair reclined about 3 inches on a 6-hour cross country flight. I was also not informed that there was no lounge available in Newark airport because of renovations, so all around this was one of the worst experiences and I would actively avoid both American and Alaska Air going forward.

Waited on the runway for takeoff for 2.5 hours. Air traffic rerouted us. The plane didn't have enough fuel, so had to go back to the gate. Had to wait for a new pilot. Should have landed at 5:22. Didn't land until 9:10. Trash flight.

There were five broken seats on the plane. The crew was very rude in telling people they had to get off the plane and get a flight the next day. No call for volunteers, but telling people they had to get off. One woman was flying with her elderly mother and daughter and was told she had to leave or all three had to leave. Fortunately, a volunteer offered to stay. The situation was handled poorly.

Delays on all NY flights. There was no communication on why but they didn’t say it was weather. Other carriers were not delayed.

Extraordinary service in business class, and very good breakfast and snacks. A really lovely flight.

Great for the price. No wifi or entertainment, but gate agents and crew were fantastic and we boarded quickly and left on time.

The worst. They don’t follow procedure for boarding per group. Flight got delayed for no understandably reasons, they changed our destination from PR to Miami, left us inside a plane for more than 8 hours, then cancelled flight in Miami leaving us stranded. Poorly managed re-accommodation for a new flight and overnight stay so I have to spend in a new ticket and my own hotel room to been able to get to my office next day. Lost 2 days of work and as a doctor, patients loosing their appointments. to other flights and besides

Decent clean onboard experience. Okay discount airline experience. Unfortunately, any customer service interactions are difficult and unhelpful. There is no service. Also, a premium seat only gets you premium boarding if you line up first. Once they start general boarding you must go to the back of the line. Not very premium

I was 2 hr arrive in the airport and 45 min in the line . After take to my turn . The agent tell me I’m later . I can not board . So my vacation was going to the floor . Just for their bad customer service agent in the airline

The crew was mostly okay. The flight attendant who answered our questions was curt and unhelpful unfortunately. He seemed upset and I understand having off days.

Very bad! No good service delayed my second connection flight

They canceled flight. Hard to believe there was even a plane incoming for us to get on

Plane was down graded and I lost my uncharged exit row with more leg room. No mention or offer of refund from podium. Flight attendant was nice to explain this happens often and that I could request a refund via online form submission. I did this and have heard nothing back.

Horrendous. I do not recommend Frontier. The passengers lack manners and decency, and the flight attendants lack professionalism. If I wasn’t in a bind to fly with 48 hours notice for a job interview, I would not have selected a flight with Frontier and I never plan to fly with them in the future.

The seats were hard molded plastic covered in plastic vinyl. And the scam to charge people extra to sit together. Don’t they know we can just ask someone to trade seats. And watching the staff separate young children from parents… super classy. We had to guilt them into offering up our seats. This companies policies suck. Don’t give them your money.

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