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$158 Find Cheap Flights from New York John F Kennedy Airport to John Wayne (Santa Ana)

This is the cheapest one-way flight price found by a KAYAK user in the last 72 hours by searching for a flight from John F Kennedy Intl to Santa Ana departing on 4/14. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel. Click the price to replicate the search for this deal.
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Cheapest round-trip
$329
Overall average: $547
Delta
Sat 5/9Sat 5/16
JFK - SNA • Non-stop
Cheapest one-way
$158
Typical prices: $247-$386
Multiple Airlines
Tue 4/14
JFK - SNA • 2 stops
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Avoid traffic by using AirTrain from Lefferts Blvd.
SNA offers easy rideshare pick-up zones outside terminals.
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Cheapest • Avg $368 (round-trip)
Shortest trip • 7h 47m (one-way)
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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

Sat, May 9 - Sat, May 16
Delta Logo
8:00 am - 11:15 am
JFK
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SNA
6h 15mnonstop
Delta Logo
9:10 pm - 5:40 am
SNA
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JFK
5h 30mnonstop
$329Delta
Sun, Apr 26 - Tue, May 5
American Airlines Logo
7:56 am - 11:05 am
JFK
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SNA
6h 09mnonstop
American Airlines Logo
11:55 am - 8:30 pm
SNA
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JFK
5h 35mnonstop
$331American Airlines
Fri, May 15 - Wed, May 27
Delta Logo
8:00 am - 11:15 am
JFK
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SNA
6h 15mnonstop
Delta Logo
5:25 pm - 6:56 am
SNA
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JFK
10h 31m
1 stop
$339Delta
Sat, May 2 - Sat, May 9
American Airlines Logo
7:56 am - 11:05 am
JFK
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SNA
6h 09mnonstop
American Airlines Logo
1:17 pm - 11:18 pm
SNA
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JFK
7h 01m
1 stop
$340American Airlines
Tue, Apr 14 - Tue, Apr 21
Delta Logo
6:15 am - 12:09 pm
JFK
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SNA
8h 54m
1 stop
Delta Logo
7:00 pm - 6:18 am
SNA
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JFK
8h 18m
1 stop
$349Delta
Thu, May 14 - Mon, May 18
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8:00 am - 11:15 am
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SNA
6h 15mnonstop
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9:10 pm - 5:40 am
SNA
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JFK
5h 30mnonstop
$364Delta
Wed, May 13 - Sat, May 16
American Airlines Logo
9:03 am - 2:21 pm
JFK
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SNA
8h 18m
1 stop
American Airlines Logo
12:27 pm - 11:18 pm
SNA
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JFK
7h 51m
1 stop
$369American Airlines
Tue, Aug 25 - Mon, Aug 31
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9:30 am - 5:22 pm
JFK
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SNA
10h 52m
1 stop
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6:17 pm - 6:15 am
SNA
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JFK
8h 58m
1 stop
$373Alaska Airlines
Thu, May 14 - Tue, Jun 2
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8:00 am - 11:15 am
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SNA
6h 15mnonstop
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6:51 pm - 6:54 am
SNA
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JFK
9h 03m
1 stop
$374Delta
Fri, Apr 24 - Thu, Apr 30
Alaska Airlines Logo
6:42 pm - 10:25 am
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SNA
18h 43m
1 stop
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6:45 am - 10:59 pm
SNA
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JFK
13h 14m
1 stop
$383Alaska Airlines
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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 Mondays 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 Wednesdays 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 $427 (return) on average. On the other hand, the most expensive months are December and October, where the average cost of round-trip tickets is $858 and $664 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.

No, with an average price for the route of $513, prices are generally cheapest when you fly direct.

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 31% compared to booking last minute. For the absolute cheapest price, our data suggests you should book 26 weeks before departure.

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Expert advice for your flight from John F Kennedy Intl to Santa Ana

 
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Esther Carlstone

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Harriet is an award-winning journalist who is happiest in an airport or an unusual museum. Her stories about airports, air travel, and the business of travel have appeared on NBC News, CNBC, USA TODAY, The Points Guy and other outlets. She is the creator of the StuckatTheAirport.com blog and the author of nine books. When not out on the road or exploring the latest airport amenities, she’s home in Seattle getting ready for the next adventure.

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Low seasonJanuary
Cheapest flight$158
Best time to beat the crowds with an average 26% drop in price.
Most popular time to fly and prices are also 10% 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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KAYAK looks at all historical flight data for each date to provide a predicted price for one-way trips or round-trips with a duration up to 40 days. While we try to provide actual minimum prices for each date, some prices are predictions and actual prices may differ.

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 $158 for a one-way ticket and $329 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, Delta, Alaska Airlines, 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 A321 (sharklets) 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)?

    SkyTeam, and oneworld are the airline alliances operating flights between New York John F Kennedy Airport and John Wayne (Santa Ana), with SkyTeam being the most commonly used for this route.

  • 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, Delta or Alaska Airlines?

    The two airlines most popular with KAYAK users for flights from New York to Santa Ana are Delta and Alaska Airlines. With an average price for the route of $389 and an overall rating of 7.9, Delta is the most popular choice. Alaska Airlines is also a great choice for the route, with an average price of $468 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 $483 or less one-way and $355 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.

Direct departures

New York John F Kennedy Intl to Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty

Monday

American Airlines,Delta

American Airlines,Delta

Tuesday

American Airlines,Delta

American Airlines,Delta

Wednesday

American Airlines,Delta

American Airlines,Delta

Thursday

American Airlines,Delta

American Airlines,Delta

Friday

American Airlines,Delta

American Airlines,Delta

Saturday

American Airlines,Delta

American Airlines,Delta

Sunday

American Airlines,Delta

American Airlines,Delta

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Direct returns

Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty to New York John F Kennedy Intl

Monday

American Airlines,Delta

American Airlines,Delta

Tuesday

American Airlines,Delta

American Airlines,Delta

Wednesday

American Airlines,Delta

American Airlines,Delta

Thursday

American Airlines,Delta

American Airlines,Delta

Friday

American Airlines,Delta

American Airlines,Delta

Saturday

American Airlines,Delta

American Airlines,Delta

Sunday

American Airlines,Delta

American Airlines,Delta

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Reviews of the top 3 airlines serving from John F Kennedy Intl to Santa Ana

 
See real verified KAYAK customer reviews for airlines flying from New York to 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.
Need help choosing which airline to fly with from John F Kennedy Intl to Santa Ana? KAYAK airline reviews give an overall score for each airline based on loads of factors, including comfort, boarding, in-flight entertainment and more, to make your decision easier. See airline scores according to verified KAYAK customer reviews.
7.9
Alaska AirlinesOverall score based on 12093 reviews
8.1Boarding
7.8Comfort
7.0Entertainment
7.0Food
8.5Crew
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The boarding process could be clearer, there's never a call for group f

8.0 ExcellentCarlos, Feb 2026
JFK - SAN
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The boarding process could be clearer, there's never a call for group f

good, no complaints but nothing to rave about. It was fine

I paid for the WiFi and it didn’t work during the whole flight

I paid for wifi and it never worked... it was miserable. I couldn't access my shared files to work on the plane, it didn't work on my phone. I paid for nothing but frustration and continual refreshing, hoping it would work

The flight was excellent and very friendly and helpful staff. Will travel again and recommend to friends. Thank you

I paid $168 each for myself and my daughter for an upgrade and we didn’t get any of the things mentioned by you/ site that comes with an upgrade. It was all just the same. One snack and one beverage. Nothing else. I don’t understand what the upgrade was.

They canceled my flight with only a couple hours before checking in at the airport and offered no alternatives to get home.

I don’t think Alaska coordinates with Kayak. I did not get a “check-in” email inviting me to check in 24 hours in advance. Had to wait 20+ minutes to get a wheel chair.

Overall the flight was on-time and plane ride very comfortable. The free snacks not so good - only a small bag of pretzels and no milk. I wanted milk. There was not entertainment on the plane unless I wanted to download their APP. But I would consider flying with them again and be more prepared on my part with food and entertainment.

Food and entertainment not applicable - standard drinks and cinnamon cookies; crew did not do a song and dance for us so no entertainment. I like the slightly better leg room than American Airlines - at least it felt that way. Flight crew and atmosphere seemed more welcoming than American, too.

There was an unruly family behind us that made the short flight miserable!!! The cabin crew did nothing to contain it.

There’s not much to say about a one hour flight. This is a connection from LA to RNO that I missed the previous night due to a mechanical check delay on my originating flight from JFK to LAX. The short flight itself was fine. Instructions from the pilot and crew were per usual. The coffee was barely lukewarm, which possibly was purposeful so we would down it quickly. Bags were already on carousel upon reaching baggage claim, which was excellent.

It was good. The leg room was not great in Row 1.

Delta flights recently are always delayed AND at jfk tney get the gates further away (need To walk 20’ to get to them/all the way at the end of the terminal). Not sure whats happening but price doesnt match experience!

They double booked seats, the gate staff changed my ticket as I was boarding she went over to the computer and changed it without telling me. She messed up an entire three row section for me and others. Other travelers were outraged but the gate staff were so rude, so condescending saying it wasn't their problem to solve. I would rate this a zero if I could. Will not fly Delta again I'll stick with United and American.

The flight was comfortable and uneventful, which is what I desire

The plant way delayed departing by 3 hours. It was an old airplane with broken seats and armrests. The bathroom made a hollering sound. A really crappy flight experience and travel day all around.

None of the airplane features were available during the flight.

Original flight was cancelled and when i was rebooked by the airline, they couldn't seat me in the same type of seat as I had originally booked (went from window/aisle to middle/middle and one was a bulkhead seat, and other wasn't in the same class)

Plenty of leg room, temperature was great and staff was excellent. Would do it more often.

Not really sure I enjoyed the flight at all. The flight attendants seemed a little tired and rude at times. The snacks were lacking in taste and sustenance. The flight was incredibly turbulent for three plus hours and the pilot had to do a second pass to land at our final destination because he was coming in so fast. He must have taken a short cut and because of it we had to suffer the violent turbulence and the dropping down. It had to be one of if not the worse flights I have ever been on and have traveled vastly all over the world.

Aging planer and NO wifi on a 14 hour day flight. Unless you are retired or don't need to work or be in touch with the world... The lack of Wifif really ruined the flight. And the old plane - really showing it's age, wasn't great

There was no inflight service. Once we landed we were delayed to find a gate for an hour and a half which was 1/2 the total time in the air.

The gate agent had a really bad attitude and refused to help me get on the standby list. She just handed me a card and said I needed to call a number. I asked her to help with the AA app on my phone and she just shrugged and said she didnt know. After a few phone calls, I eventually just went to a different gate agent on the other side of the terminal and got the help I needed.

One day, I do so hope for a gluten free snack! Seems like with the rest of the world FINALLY figuring out what gluten free is, American Airlines would too. Fingers crossed!!

I would like the crew to talk LESS over the PA and specifically about credit card offers. I am trying to work, sleep, watch a movie and the PA was booming about a credit card offer. Could we go back to the days when the customer was more important than selling a credit card?

There were no TV screens - even in Business class. 5 delays, and only given $12 meal voucher! Terrible!

My seat tv didn’t work the whole trip. And the seat space is too small despite being seated at the front.

On the plus side, crew was attentive, drinks were cold, and in-flight entertainment selection was better than some other airlines. On the negative aide, Plane was delayed almost an hour, either no announcements from the gate crew. Biscoff cookies are gross, appreciate airlines that give a choice. Also, crew had no personality or enthusiasm at all.

Baggage handling poor. Second time this has happened. My bag went to San Francisco instead of Fiji. No apology. Luckily Nadi airport staff are fantastic. My bag arrived in Fiji the next day.

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