EWR - SNA

$77 Find Cheap Flights from Newark Liberty Airport to John Wayne (Santa Ana)

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Everything you should know

Cheapest round-trip
$313
Overall average: $463
Spirit Airlines
Sun 3/1Wed 3/4
EWR - SNA • 3 stops
Cheapest non-stop
$313
Typical prices: $441-$735
United Airlines
Thu 4/16Sat 4/18
EWR - SNA • Non-stop
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Security lines at Newark are long, so arrive early.
Santa Ana's rideshare zones are easy to locate.
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Cheap Flights from Newark to Santa Ana (EWR-SNA)

 
Here are some of the best deals found on KAYAK recently from the most popular airlines for round-trip flights from Newark 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 Newark to Santa Ana

Sun, Mar 1 - Wed, Mar 4
Spirit Airlines Logo
6:59 pm - 8:57 pm
EWR
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SNA
28h 58m
3 stops
Spirit Airlines Logo
6:45 am - 10:57 am
SNA
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EWR
25h 12m
3 stops
$313Spirit Airlines
Mon, Mar 2 - Fri, Mar 6
Spirit Airlines Logo
6:59 pm - 8:57 pm
EWR
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SNA
28h 58m
3 stops
Spirit Airlines Logo
4:37 pm - 10:57 am
SNA
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EWR
15h 20m
2 stops
$314Spirit Airlines
Mon, Mar 16 - Fri, Mar 20
Spirit Airlines Logo
7:36 pm - 8:56 pm
EWR
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SNA
28h 20m
3 stops
Spirit Airlines Logo
4:37 pm - 12:31 pm
SNA
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EWR
16h 54m
2 stops
$315Spirit Airlines
Thu, Feb 26 - Thu, Mar 5
United Airlines Logo
6:45 am - 10:08 am
EWR
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SNA
6h 23mnonstop
United Airlines Logo
6:35 pm - 5:59 am
SNA
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EWR
8h 24m
1 stop
$316United Airlines
Wed, Mar 11 - Tue, Mar 17
Spirit Airlines Logo
4:05 pm - 3:38 pm
EWR
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SNA
26h 33m
3 stops
Spirit Airlines Logo
4:37 pm - 11:35 pm
SNA
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EWR
27h 58m
3 stops
$318Spirit Airlines
Wed, Apr 15 - Sat, Apr 18
United Airlines Logo
6:30 am - 9:44 am
EWR
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SNA
6h 14mnonstop
United Airlines Logo
9:14 pm - 5:25 am
SNA
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EWR
5h 11mnonstop
$319United Airlines
Thu, Feb 19 - Tue, Feb 24
United Airlines Logo
6:45 am - 10:08 am
EWR
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SNA
6h 23mnonstop
United Airlines Logo
9:10 pm - 5:11 am
SNA
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EWR
5h 01mnonstop
$320United Airlines
Tue, Mar 17 - Tue, Mar 31
Alaska Airlines Logo
7:00 am - 3:26 pm
EWR
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SNA
11h 26m
1 stop
Alaska Airlines Logo
7:00 am - 6:58 pm
SNA
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EWR
8h 58m
1 stop
$323Alaska Airlines
Tue, Feb 10 - Tue, Feb 17
Spirit Airlines Logo
4:15 pm - 3:42 pm
EWR
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SNA
26h 27m
3 stops
Spirit Airlines Logo
6:45 am - 5:54 pm
SNA
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EWR
32h 09m
3 stops
$324Spirit Airlines
Fri, Mar 13 - Mon, Mar 23
Spirit Airlines Logo
6:55 am - 8:56 pm
EWR
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SNA
17h 01m
3 stops
Spirit Airlines Logo
1:20 pm - 11:29 am
SNA
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EWR
19h 09m
2 stops
$325Spirit Airlines
Booking Insights

KAYAK's insights & trends for Newark to Santa Ana flights

Get data-powered insights and trends into flights from Newark to Santa Ana to help you find the cheapest flights, the best time to fly and much more.

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Planning a trip from Newark to Santa Ana? KAYAK’s data-powered insights will help you find cheap flights. Learn the best time to fly, how early to book your ticket, and other tips to secure great prices.

What’s the cheapest day of the week to fly from Newark Liberty Airport to John Wayne (Santa Ana)?

The average price of all round-trip flights from Newark Airport to Santa Ana clicked on KAYAK for each day over the last 12 months.

If you are looking for a flight deal from Newark Liberty Airport to John Wayne (Santa Ana), look for departures on Wednesdays and avoid leaving on a Monday, as it's usually the priciest day. When flying back from John Wayne (Santa Ana), Wednesday is the cheapest day to fly and Sunday is the most expensive.

What is the cheapest month to fly from Newark 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 Newark 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 Newark Airport to Santa Ana is September, where tickets cost $444 (return) on average. On the other hand, the most expensive months are December and April, where the average cost of round-trip tickets is $613 and $507 respectively.

Can I save money by flying with a layover from Newark 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 $458 on average.

How far in advance should I book a flight from Newark 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 Newark 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 Newark Airport to Santa Ana, you should book around 3 weeks before departure, which saves you about 30% compared to booking last minute. For the absolute cheapest price, our data suggests you should book 18 weeks before departure.

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Expert advice for your flight from Newark to Santa Ana

 
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Stefanie Waldek

Stefanie Waldek

Expert on EWR

Stefanie Waldek is a freelance space, travel, and design writer based in Saratoga Springs, NY. Her words have appeared in Space.com, Travel + Leisure, Condé Nast Traveler, Architectural Digest, and House Beautiful, among other publications. An expert in aviation and expedition cruising, Stefanie is frequently up in the air or on the sea, likely en route to Antarctica or the Arctic.

Esther Carlstone

Esther Carlstone

Expert on SNA

Esther Carlstone is a travel and food writer based in Los Angeles. Her work has appeared in publications such as Travel + Leisure, Lonely Planet, Forbes, Tripadvisor, Insider, and more.

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Low seasonOctober
Cheapest flight$77
Best time to beat the crowds with an average 3% drop in price.
Flight from Newark Liberty Airport to John Wayne (Santa Ana)

When to book flights from Newark to Santa Ana

Are your dates flexible? Find out the best times to travel from Newark 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 Newark Liberty Airport to John Wayne (Santa Ana) flights

  • What is the cheapest flight from Newark Airport to Santa Ana?

    In the last 3 days, the lowest price for a flight from Newark Airport to Santa Ana was $77 for a one-way ticket and $313 for a round-trip.

  • Do I need a passport to fly between Newark Liberty Airport and John Wayne (Santa Ana)?

    A passport is not required to fly from Newark Liberty Airport to John Wayne (Santa Ana).

  • Which airports will I be using when flying from Newark Liberty Airport to John Wayne (Santa Ana)?

    On your way to John Wayne (Santa Ana), you’ll fly out from Newark. You’ll be landing at Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty.

  • Which airlines offer Wi-Fi service onboard planes from Newark Liberty Airport to John Wayne (Santa Ana)?

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

  • Which aircraft models fly most regularly from Newark Liberty Airport to John Wayne (Santa Ana)?

    The Airbus A321neo is the aircraft model that flies most regularly on the Newark Liberty Airport to John Wayne (Santa Ana) flight route.

  • Which airline alliances offer flights from Newark Liberty Airport to John Wayne (Santa Ana)?

    SkyTeam, oneworld, and Star Alliance are the airline alliances operating flights between Newark Liberty Airport and John Wayne (Santa Ana), with SkyTeam being the most commonly used for this route.

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

    There are nonstop flights from Newark Liberty Airport to John Wayne (Santa Ana) on a daily basis.

  • Which is the best airline for flights from Newark to Santa Ana, Delta or United Airlines?

    The two airlines most popular with KAYAK users for flights from Newark to Santa Ana are Delta and United Airlines. With an average price for the route of $403 and an overall rating of 7.9, Delta is the most popular choice. United Airlines is also a great choice for the route, with an average price of $505 and an overall rating of 7.4.

  • How does KAYAK find such low prices on flights from Newark Liberty 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 Newark Liberty 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 Newark Liberty 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 Newark Liberty 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 Newark Liberty 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 Newark Liberty Airport with another airline. Booking your flights between Newark Liberty 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 Newark Liberty 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 Newark Liberty 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 Newark Airport to Santa Ana

  • Looking for a cheap flight? 25% of our users found flights on this route for $219 or less one-way and $404 or less round-trip.

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

Direct departures

Newark to Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty

Monday

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Tuesday

United Airlines

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Wednesday

United Airlines

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Thursday

United Airlines

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Friday

United Airlines

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Saturday

United Airlines

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Sunday

United Airlines

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Direct returns

Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty to Newark

Monday

United Airlines

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Tuesday

United Airlines

United Airlines

Wednesday

United Airlines

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Thursday

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Friday

United Airlines

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Saturday

United Airlines

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Sunday

United Airlines

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Reviews of the top 4 airlines serving from Newark to Santa Ana

 
See real verified KAYAK customer reviews for airlines flying from Newark 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.
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7.9
DeltaOverall score based on 8127 reviews
7.9Comfort
7.2Food
7.8Entertainment
8.5Crew
8.1Boarding
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It was last minute due to weather - considering - it was amazing! Good smiles, friendly staff and they were making sure we knew what was going on when and where.

10.0 ExcellentZebrina, Jan 2026
LGA - CAE
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It was last minute due to weather - considering - it was amazing! Good smiles, friendly staff and they were making sure we knew what was going on when and where.

The entertainment screens were not working and there was no air condition the entire flight. Very uncomfortable.

It was Delta, but the flight attendants were stressful and disrespectful. I am a diamond member a travel weekly. I have not had a negative thing to share in quite some time. But this was noticeable.

Flight was late from Newark to Atlanta, I asked flight attendant to please let my family of 3 out first when we landed to Atlanta because we were late for our connecting flight to Quito. She didn't and we were late for 5 minutes we couldn't board the plane and spend hours trying to get another flight with customer service for the next day.

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.

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)

My flight was cancelled with no explanation after I had already cleared security. I was given 4 options to rebook, only one being non-stop like I had paid for. I grabbed it. It was 4 plus hours later and then took off even later. Biggest complaint is that I booked early and had an aisle seat. They gave me a "window" seat in front of the exit row, so the seat did not decline. I weigh all of 103 #s and it was tight for me! For what I paid, I feel I was kind of ripped off. I think they should have given me the empty comfort seat for the inconvenience. There was no apology nor any explanation as to why the flight was cancelled. My guess is it benefitted Delta in some way.

Very smooth, on-time, and pleasantly uneventful flight. The team at the gate and on board were professional and genuinely courteous. The pilot kept us well updated throughout, and both takeoff and landing were steady and enjoyable without any drama. Just a good, solid flight. Thank you! 💗

I truly love flying with Delta. They have always treated me with the upmost respect

The flight was great. The gate location was way to far away!!!

Perfect flight. Smooth flight. Arrived 20 minutes early at destination. Excellent service.

Flight was delayed 8 times. We were sitting at the airport for 14 hours. We got 2 hours of sleep (if that) on what was not meant to be a red-eye.

Plane boarded early a quickly, was mostly full. We left close to on time. And landed early.

Flight was timely, relatively comfortable, with decent entertainment and food served. Only problem encountered was with the free messaging which I highly appreciate, but it did not work from iphone to non-iphones.

This flight was perfect. No complaints and only the highest regard for the crew and ground staff and how they executed perfectly. I fly a lot with United and would request predictability and transparency in their operations instead of last minute changes.

Survey sent before we actually left. Delay after delay. Now a crew problem.

I love flying with United. Unfortunately, I flew on an older plane with minimal upgraded technology (no Bluetooth functionality or handy charging ports). Otherwise, the flight was great and even arrived early.

They changed my seats after I checked in and I was stressed from the time I saw that information until just before boarding, when the gate attendant fixed it, but it shouldn't have happened. And if it couldn't be prevented, then the people on the phone I spoke with should have done something to help, which they did not, nor did they offer me compensation, just meaningless apologies.

Smooth flight, especially take off and landing, and great crew on board. Really loved the stroopwaffles!

Deplaning was delayed because of Jetbridge equipment issues in MKE, causing an issue on an otherwise great flight.

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?

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.

They only offered water for Group 6. Awful announcements from the Crew. Couldn't understand a single word. Barely came by for the trash afterwards. Man, I love water for a premium flight. Wow. Water in a cup.

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

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.

My flight got switched and my prepaid bag didnt transfer over properly so I paid to check ANOTHER BAG. I was placed in a middle seat and it was just miserable. At least it was a bulkhead row so I had legroom. The flight just never seem3d to end

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.

Flight was cancelled. But kayak thought it was still on time.

I know Spirit gets a lot of criticism, but I've taken three flights recently and all were very good, and tremendous value. On my most recent one, they randomly assigned me to a very comfortable exit row seat! The flight was on time and the boarding process was smooth, and the crew was friendly. No complaints!

Paid for wifi the day before but wifi was unavailable on flight.

I've flown two Spirit flights recently - boarding for one was somewhat chaotic, with the board listing the wrong flight and causing much confusion; boarding for the other was very smooth and easy. My seat (for which I did not pay extra) was a bit narrow and without great legroom, but it was fine for a NY-Florida trip and was more than worth the low price I paid. The crew was friendly and one flight landed early and the other was only very slightly delayed. All in all a very good experience.

It was the first time I flew on that airline and had a very positive experience. Nearly identical to Jetblue which consider the standard of airlines excellence.

Flight cancelled and no alternative offered for over a week. Ruined our Christmas vacation plans

The airplane had a strange noise that was constant throughout the flight. Thankfully I had noise-cancelling over-ear headphones that muted much of it.

Our flight was canceled at the last minute after delaying for hours and our whole holiday had to be canceled they could not get another flight next day we had so much planned 3 hotels, Disney tickets, car rental. It was canceled due to cabin crew not showing up.

I knew what I was getting into, but never again. Hour long bag drop. 1.5 hour delay. 1 hr 45 mins sitting on the tarmac after landing. They lost a bunch of bags but luckily not mine. Awful experience.

Boarding was good, clearly explained and efficient. Staff were helpful, I would've liked a place to get coffee that wasn't Starbucks

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