RDU - SNA

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Cheapest round-trip
$291
Typical prices: $342-$557
Frontier
Fri 8/28Mon 8/31
RDU - SNA • 1 stop
Cheapest non-stop
$293
Breeze Airways
Mon 7/6Fri 7/10
RDU - SNA • Non-stop
Nonstop flights
2 days a week
Mon, Fri
You can fly direct with Breeze Airways. Average duration is 5h 23m
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Cheapest • from $291 (round-trip)
Best reviews • 8.2 score
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Cheapest • Avg $350 (round-trip)
Shortest trip • 7h 25m (one-way)
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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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Cheapest • 19% price drop
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Cheap Flights from Raleigh to Santa Ana (RDU-SNA)

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

Fri, Aug 28 - Mon, Aug 31
Frontier Logo
1:21 pm - 5:54 pm
RDU
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SNA
7h 33m
1 stop
Frontier Logo
9:09 am - 7:09 pm
SNA
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RDU
7h 00m
1 stop
$291Frontier
Wed, Sep 30 - Mon, Oct 5
Frontier Logo
12:48 pm - 10:12 am
RDU
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SNA
24h 24m
1 stop
Frontier Logo
11:07 am - 11:53 am
SNA
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RDU
21h 46m
1 stop
$322Frontier
Wed, Jul 29 - Tue, Aug 4
American Airlines Logo
6:36 am - 12:30 pm
RDU
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SNA
8h 54m
1 stop
American Airlines Logo
12:35 pm - 10:58 pm
SNA
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RDU
7h 23m
1 stop
$323American Airlines
Fri, Jul 24 - Fri, Jul 31
Breeze Airways Logo
9:48 am - 12:11 pm
RDU
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SNA
5h 23mnonstop
Breeze Airways Logo
1:04 pm - 9:09 pm
SNA
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RDU
5h 05mnonstop
$328Breeze Airways
Fri, Jul 24 - Fri, Jul 31
Breeze Airways Logo
9:48 am - 12:11 pm
RDU
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SNA
5h 23mnonstop
Breeze Airways Logo
1:04 pm - 9:09 pm
SNA
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RDU
5h 05mnonstop
$337Breeze Airways
Fri, Jul 17 - Mon, Jul 20
Breeze Airways Logo
9:48 am - 12:11 pm
RDU
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SNA
5h 23mnonstop
Breeze Airways Logo
1:04 pm - 9:09 pm
SNA
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RDU
5h 05mnonstop
$338Breeze Airways
Fri, Jul 24 - Mon, Jul 27
Multiple Airlines Logo
9:48 am - 12:11 pm
RDU
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SNA
5h 23mnonstop
Multiple Airlines Logo
8:55 am - 11:31 am
SNA
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RDU
23h 36m
1 stop
$339Multiple Airlines
Sat, Sep 19 - Mon, Sep 28
Delta Logo
4:54 pm - 10:29 pm
RDU
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SNA
8h 35m
1 stop
Delta Logo
8:50 pm - 10:42 am
SNA
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RDU
10h 52m
1 stop
$341Delta
Tue, Jul 21 - Tue, Jul 28
American Airlines Logo
6:36 am - 12:30 pm
RDU
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SNA
8h 54m
1 stop
American Airlines Logo
12:35 pm - 10:58 pm
SNA
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RDU
7h 23m
1 stop
$346American Airlines
Mon, Aug 10 - Fri, Aug 21
Multiple Airlines Logo
9:48 am - 12:11 pm
RDU
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SNA
5h 23mnonstop
Multiple Airlines Logo
9:09 am - 7:09 pm
SNA
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RDU
7h 00m
1 stop
$347Multiple Airlines
Booking Insights

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

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

How much is a round-trip flight from Raleigh to Santa Ana, California?

This analysis is based on the cheapest round-trip price found on KAYAK in the last 12 months by searching for a flight from Raleigh to Santa Ana, California departing in August.

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

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

If your flying dates are flexible, you should consider flying to John Wayne (Santa Ana) on a Friday, as we generally find the cheapest rates on that day for this route. On the other hand, Monday is the most expensive day to fly from Raleigh to John Wayne (Santa Ana). For your return ticket, we recommend flying on a Friday and avoiding Mondays for the best deals.

What is the cheapest month to fly from Raleigh to John Wayne (Santa Ana)?

To calculate monthly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each month over the last year for round-trip flights from Raleigh 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 Raleigh to John Wayne (Santa Ana) is January, where tickets cost $378 (return) on average. On the other hand, the most expensive months are October and March, where the average cost of round-trip tickets is $556 and $537 respectively.

Can I save money by flying with a layover from Raleigh to John Wayne (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 2 stops layover the cheapest option at $408 on average.

How far in advance should I book a flight from Raleigh to John Wayne (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 Raleigh 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 Raleigh to John Wayne (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 10 weeks before departure.

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Low seasonJanuary
Cheapest flight$114
Best time to beat the crowds with an average 19% drop in price.
Most popular time to fly and prices are also 11% lower on average.
Flight from Raleigh to John Wayne (Santa Ana)

When to book flights from Raleigh to Santa Ana

Are your dates flexible? Find out the best times to travel from Raleigh to Santa Ana based on our flight data from the last year. Discover the cheapest month and even day to fly.
Estimated round-trip price
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 flights from Raleigh to John Wayne (Santa Ana)

  • How many flights are there between Raleigh and John Wayne (Santa Ana) per day?

    There is a maximum of 1 nonstop flight a day that takes off from Raleigh and lands in John Wayne (Santa Ana), with an average flight time of 5h 23m. The most common departure time is 9:00 am and most flights take off in the morning. Each week, there are 2 flights.

  • What is the cheapest flight from Raleigh to John Wayne (Santa Ana)?

    In the last 5 days, the lowest price for a flight from Raleigh to John Wayne (Santa Ana) was $114 for a one-way ticket and $291 for a round-trip.

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

    No

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

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

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

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

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

    The Airbus A220-300 is the aircraft model that flies most regularly on the Raleigh to John Wayne (Santa Ana) flight route.

  • Which airline alliances offer flights from Raleigh to John Wayne (Santa Ana)?

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

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

    You can catch a nonstop flight from Raleigh to John Wayne (Santa Ana) on on Monday, and Friday.

  • Which is the best airline for flights from Raleigh to John Wayne (Santa Ana), Breeze Airways or Southwest?

    The two airlines most popular with KAYAK users for flights from Raleigh to John Wayne (Santa Ana) are Breeze Airways and Southwest. With an average price for the route of $358 and an overall rating of 8.2, Breeze Airways is the most popular choice. Southwest is also a great choice for the route, with an average price of $486 and an overall rating of 7.9.

  • How does KAYAK find such low prices on flights from Raleigh 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 Raleigh 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 Raleigh 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 Raleigh 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 Raleigh 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 Raleigh with another airline. Booking your flights between Raleigh 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 Raleigh 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 Raleigh 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 Raleigh to John Wayne (Santa Ana)

  • Looking for a cheap flight? 25% of our users found flights on this route for $122 or less one-way and $328 or less round-trip.

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

Direct departures

Raleigh-Durham to Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty

Monday

Breeze Airways

Breeze Airways

Friday

Breeze Airways

Breeze Airways

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Direct returns

Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty to Raleigh-Durham

Monday

Breeze Airways

Breeze Airways

Friday

Breeze Airways

Breeze Airways

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

 
See real verified KAYAK customer reviews for airlines flying from Raleigh to John Wayne (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 Raleigh 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.
8.2
Breeze AirwaysOverall score based on 293 reviews
6.7Entertainment
8.2Comfort
8.8Crew
6.7Food
8.4Boarding
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Flight attendants were wonderful. Seats were comfortable “Nicest” bundle). No screens or meal, but it is a budget airline.

10.0 ExcellentSilvano, May 2026
SFO - CVG
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Flight attendants were wonderful. Seats were comfortable “Nicest” bundle). No screens or meal, but it is a budget airline.

it is an economy airline so lack of perks expected .. however an efficient board, clean plane, pleasant crew and an early arrival for half the price of full service airline

Very quick and easy process from check in to deboarding and baggage claim. Crew was professional and friendly. Flight was smooth and on time. Very convenient for short flights.

It was easy and very comfortable! The crew was accommodating and cheerful. I enjoyed myself!

Our flight was delayed 7 hours. Due to a change in equipment we were downgraded from "Nicest" to "Nicer," even having to pay for a soft drink. Disappointing. To Breeze's credit that issued a $100 flight credit. A refund would have been more appreciated.

Lady at check in counter helped me get a seat in the cut row all to myself.

I was surprised with Breeze Airlines. It was my first time flying with them, and I was hesitant. It was a great experience. The seats are really comfortable. You have much more space than other airlines, and they are better quality seats. The service was amazing, and we landed almost an hour before schedule. It was an amazing experience; I really recommend Breeze Airlines.

Our gate was changed twice, but since they were super close it wasn't an issue. We were delayed 90 mins or so, which wasn't great, but sometimes that's just what happens. Communication was the issue. We weren't kept informed about delays--with more information I would have gotten a real meal, taken a "bio break" and purchased a new book. Because another. flight was being updated more frequently about their delays, I thought ours would be shorter and stayed close by. It left me feeling more frustrated than was necessary.

The flight was rescheduled and canceled. I had to go with another airline last minute to honor my school commitment. The reimbursement is a joke -$150 for a one way plane ticket.

The flight itself was A+ but boarding sucked. They boarded all passengers at once, and as a result I did not get to put my carryon in an overhead bin near me so I had to wait till near the end to deplane.

The flight was late. The crew was rude. There was no food. Cramped and uncomfortable. Nothing about this flight was good.

It was just okay, no frills, basic transportation with no luxury. No screens on the seats, no water or drinks on a short flight. Full flight but at least it was on time.

The first time I flew in the extra legroom section. It was difficult to notice a difference. I had bad luck with my neighbors. The crew was okay. Southwest has reduced the live TV options.

No gluten free snacks. Seats felt worn or bare bones even though it was a new 737 MAX 8.

The open seating makes passengers boarding ahead of you think they also have the right to the empty middle seat. Trumper next to me refused to move her laptop bag from my leg area. I did not make a fuss since it was a short flight.

Three delays that got us home hours later than expected.

It was cancelled at the last minute. Left us scrambling. Totally unacceptable

Seats are tight. You pay extra to get to board early so you can sit with your companion. If not, you possibly will end up sitting in a middle seat if you are boarding group C.

Lost cabin pressure and had go back to the originating airport. We were left sitting on the plane for more than 30 minutes with no directions from Southwest on what was going on, other than the app telling us there would be a flight at 12:30 AM. I finally got off and went directly to a SW desk and rebooked for the next day. I understand that malfunctions happen, but SW was totally unprepared to manage the situation and did not serve the passengers. To make matters worse, they took one hour to find my checked bag.

Appreciate that when flight was delayed, our next connection waited for us.

Gate agent showed up 20 minutes before boarding and was not at all friendly. Had to take this flight due to the one on the day before being cancelled and any later options were already full with long standby lists. Despite having paid for Delta Comfort seats, Delta did not allow me (or anyone) to choose their seat. The agent assigned them for everyone just prior to boarding. Self seat selection was allowed on the original flight. Flight staff was great - very friendly.

Two delays on two separate planes with parts they could not easily find and replace.

The agent at check in and at the gate were less than thrilled to be at work. I'm not a fan of Kayak's placement on the plane. I got put in the middle seat and none of my preferences were used.

Everything was good except wifi and a leaking drink chiller. The floor was all wet and my bag was soaked. Did not notice until debarking. Have not heard back from Delta. Even though this was leg one of an international flight in first class, they denied access to their Sky Club - very disappointing!

Flight was delayed, 30+ bags had to be gate checked. Crew were very friendly!

Great. Flight departed early and arrived early. Deplaning and baggage claim ww were quick.

They separated our seats and moved us to the back of the plane. Hundreds of dollars and thousands of miles used and this was my platinum member experience.

The flight was canceled two hours before departure, it took over five hours to rebook us on another flight.

Flight was 3 hours late so only had an OK experience

I had a wonderful experience flying with delta. The gentleman taking care of us on our flight was so nice, accommodating, and attentive. He always was smiling and giving pins to the kids which made me smile. The flight was quick too and without turbulence. Thank you for the great flying experience.

Destroyed my suitcase. Tired of talking about it. Cancelling my unite mileage plus account.

The crew was great. Very friendly and responsive. The plane was old, small and tight. We ran out of overhead space and I had to check. Middle seat was particularly tight.

Flight delayed for more than 16 hrs and no effort was spent to provide an alternate

Turbulent taking off & landing to Dulles from Raleigh. Flight from Dulles to Tokyo very good!!

Good flight. On time. Boarding and seating was easy. Crew were really friendly, yet professional. Bathroom (by cockpit) was small but serviceable. Some the seats were showing some notable wear & tear, but were comfy. Very happy UA customer. TY! 🤛🏽💗

Boarding was easy. RDU gates can get crowded, be prepared to be patient. Flight was smooth, with excellent service. Pilots really provided a lot of visibility into flight details. Plane and seats were clean and serviceable. TY!

All flights were on time and boarding was issue free

The control panel for the seat back screen did not work at all after takeoff.

The crew was nice but the people going to Orange County are so entitled. Everyone thinks everything is suppose for be perfect for them. Tough crowd.

How they treated my luggage was horrible. And foods are not edible… Flight attendants were not listening my request. Etc

Check in for 5am flight at RDU was hampered by American check in counters being seriously understaffed , was told even supervisor called out. Took so long in line for special services check in that we missed our 5am departure even after arriving at 3:30am. Had to be rescheduled to later flight from Charlotte to St Thomas.

Awfully rude American worker at door when we started boarding flight. Then, walk into a blazing hot airplane with no air conditioning until twenty minutes into the flight. Free entertainment was non existent! My husband, along with the fellow passenger in our row, and I could not get entertainment to work, no WIFI! Really?? Been flying American a long time. Was very disappointed.

To have arrived on time and not 3 hours late after having already spent $100 to change to an earlier flight, only to arrive back home close to the original flight time.

The WiFi would not connect enough for me to do my actual work. It permaspooled, disconnected, said it was connected, then wouldn't open an email... it was frustrating. I am not a tall person, 5'4" - and I felt cramped with little room to reach into my bag under the seat in front of me. I feel sorry for anyone taller than me having to fly. the one positive thing I will add, is the overhead bins are roomy enough to manage more bags than other carriers.

Flight delayed and missed connection. Rescheduled flight cancelled after 6 hrs wait. Rerouted thru ORD, flight cancelled, overnight stay in ORD. Still in the air on new flight!

Very below average , plane from Dallas to Toyko was very poor designed plane. I had to sit for 13 hours next to fat man. Really bad seat and entertainment screen sucked

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

This flight never occurred because AA couldn’t get their act together.

Everything was great except boarding for the flight from Charlotte to Raleigh and seating from New Orleans to Charlotte.

On our return trip we were able to get on an earlier flight. American airlines made it so easy to do & at no cost!

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