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$116 Find Cheap Flights from Newark Liberty Airport to John Wayne (Santa Ana)

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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.
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Tue, Oct 21 - Sun, Oct 26
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6:59 am - 7:14 pmEWR-SNA
15h 15m1 stop
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8:09 pm - 10:00 pmSNA-EWR
22h 51m2 stops
$290Spirit Airlines
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Thu, Oct 23 - Sun, Oct 26
Spirit Airlines Logo
6:59 am - 7:14 pmEWR-SNA
15h 15m1 stop
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8:09 pm - 6:22 amSNA-EWR
7h 13m1 stop
$291Spirit Airlines
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Sat, Sep 27 - Tue, Sep 30
Spirit Airlines Logo
6:59 am - 10:05 pmEWR-SNA
18h 06m1 stop
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6:45 am - 11:06 pmSNA-EWR
13h 21m2 stops
$293Spirit Airlines
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Tue, Oct 14 - Tue, Oct 21
United Airlines Logo
2:45 pm - 5:38 pmEWR-SNA
5h 53mnonstop
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6:40 pm - 5:40 amSNA-EWR
8h 00m1 stop
$299United Airlines
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Thu, Jan 8 - Sat, Jan 17
United Airlines Logo
5:30 am - 11:21 amEWR-SNA
8h 51m1 stop
United Airlines Logo
1:17 pm - 11:30 pmSNA-EWR
7h 13m1 stop
$309United Airlines
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Thu, Jan 29 - Tue, Feb 3
American Airlines Logo
10:20 am - 2:53 pmEWR-SNA
7h 33m1 stop
American Airlines Logo
6:45 am - 6:05 pmSNA-EWR
8h 20m2 stops
$314American Airlines
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Thu, Nov 6 - Sat, Nov 8
Delta Logo
3:34 pm - 10:28 pmEWR-SNA
9h 54m1 stop
Delta Logo
6:45 am - 6:08 pmSNA-EWR
8h 23m1 stop
$334Delta
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Thu, Dec 18 - Fri, Jan 2
American Airlines Logo
7:02 am - 2:14 pmEWR-SNA
10h 12m1 stop
American Airlines Logo
7:35 pm - 5:30 amSNA-EWR
6h 55m1 stop
$337American Airlines
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Fri, Oct 3 - Mon, Oct 6
Delta Logo
2:55 pm - 8:27 pmEWR-SNA
8h 32m1 stop
Delta Logo
9:20 pm - 9:35 amSNA-EWR
9h 15m1 stop
$339Delta
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Mon, Feb 23 - Thu, Feb 26
Alaska Airlines Logo
5:55 pm - 9:59 amEWR-SNA
19h 04m2 stops
Alaska Airlines Logo
6:45 am - 7:02 pmSNA-EWR
9h 17m1 stop
$342Alaska Airlines
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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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Cheapest round-trip
$290
Overall average: $481
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Cheapest non-stop
$319
Typical prices: $389-662
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Sat 10/11Sat 10/25
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EWR

Security lines at EWR are often long, so arrive hours ahead. Check wait times on the airport website to plan accordingly.

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SNA

At SNA, rideshare pick-up zones are clearly marked outside terminals, making it easy to find your car upon arrival.

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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.

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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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Find cheap flights to John Wayne (Santa Ana)

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 Thursdays 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 January, 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 $645 and $543 respectively.

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 4 weeks before departure, which saves you about 32% compared to booking last minute. For the absolute cheapest price, our data suggests you should book 4 weeks before departure.

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Low seasonFebruary
Cheapest flight$116
Best time to beat the crowds with an average 6% drop in price.
Most popular time to fly and prices are also 7% lower on average.
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 $116 for a one-way ticket and $290 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, Alaska Airlines, Delta, 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 A318/A319/A320/A321 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)?

    Star Alliance is the only airline alliance operating flights between Newark Liberty Airport and John Wayne (Santa Ana).

  • 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, Alaska Airlines or Delta?

    The two airlines most popular with KAYAK users for flights from Newark to Santa Ana are Alaska Airlines and Delta. With an average price for the route of $337 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 $402 and an overall rating of 7.9.

  • 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 $268 or less one-way and $372 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.

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Tuesday

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Wednesday

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Thursday

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Friday

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Saturday

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Sunday

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Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty to Newark

Monday

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Tuesday

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Wednesday

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Thursday

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Saturday

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Sunday

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Reviews of the top 5 airlines serving from Newark to Santa Ana

 
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Alaska AirlinesOverall score based on 10000 reviews
8.5Crew
8.1Boarding
7.0Entertainment
7.1Food
7.8Comfort
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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

No food but only snack was provided during the 6-hour flight from EWR to LAX. I was so hungry during the trip.

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

Seats are so small now that it's very hard even for a medium-sized person to be comfortable!!!

Good experience on flight. But flight was delayed for takeoff by an hour, and Alaska posted the wrong landing time on its website. So the person who was designated to pick me up arrived 1 hour early and sat waiting for a long time at 11pm at night. This could have been avoided with better text and website communication by Alaska/Hawaiin Airlines

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.

As always to close confinement for passengers not in upgrades. I like that you still get carry on and personal bag.

Flight was delayed for weather, then delayed for mechanical, then just cancelled. Once mechanical problems started I wish you had just started offering rebooking options (at the same airport). I felt my trip was not a priority for you. I called you, I asked for a better option (than changing airports), then I had to literally run around the airport making it happen. Do better.

Better seats in first class and TVs with each seat, especially in first class.

This route with Delta always has delays or is cancelled. Aircrafts seem smaller and older. I fly Delta quite a bit - haven’t had issues with the international flights. But this route has always been the troublesome one

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.

Great experience on Delta. Staff from baggage check to flight attendants were very courteous and professional. My only issue was a personal preference for pretzels instead of the chips and cookies that were offered.

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.

Great service. Flight was delayed while we sat on the runway for a couple of hours. Weather related. Staff made is very bearable. The steward servicing the first class cabin was exceptional. Thank you! 💗

My flight was 6 pm 6/6. Every hour they delayed it again - air condition issues then no pilot then the crew had worked too many hours and cancelled the flight at 11 pm. Sent customers to NJ a 45 minutes uber ride to a hotel. Had to be back by 5 am for a 7 am flight and again no pilot etc with another three hours of delays.

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

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.

Not really their fault, but a 4.5 hour delay is pretty brutal

we were delayed going into and out of Newark Airport by 3-4 hours each way. Excuses/reasons given were misleading. Weather was cited at first when there was NO weather issue. Turns out Newark had a shortage of staff and runway construction. United knew this and should have NOT scheduled flights when they know we would be delayed so long. I will avoid United and EWR airport at all cost going forward. Delta never looked so good.

Stewardess spilled orange juice on my clothes/seat no help no apology just threw napkins at me to clean the mess up. Not Happy.

leg space better than expected. two washrooms for one plane isn't enough.

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.

I’m impressed that we were on time in Sacramento after having a late departure in Newark and our made it. The staff was friendly and warm.

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.

After 2 hrs the flight was canceled. The next flight wasn’t until 4 days away! They wouldn’t book us with other airlines. We ended up driving 15 hrs to get home

First time on Spirit. Definitely a streamline flight but I would fly Spirit again.

Not very good because of an almost 3 hour delay for an hour long flight.

We had an almost 7 hour flight delay. We left the gate twice and taxi-ed and then returned the gate twice. Finally we got a new flight crew (our third one) and then left the gate to the final time before departing at 6:45pm (original flight time was 12pm). Out of Newark.

you guys canceled my flight last minute and lost my luggage.

Unprepared for the very expensive carry-on cost. Still was our best option since it was a direct flight and the best times.

My flight got cancelled by Spirit airlines, it was bad experience to me

It was a short fight and even though we had a delay due to weather we arrived on time

My experience was okay. The flight did not offer even water without a fee. Also had to pay extra for my carry on, as I was told I had to check my bag, even though it said I had the option to carry on a bag when booking. This costed me an extra $100. Would likely not fly with Spirit again.

The booking was cancelled the next day. Spirit Airlines refunded Kayak cheapflay the full amount, but I was only refunded half. Costumer service is disgusting. Be careful. You can lose your money.

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