RNO - SNA

$55 Find Cheap Flights from Reno to Santa Ana

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These are the airlines KAYAK users have selected most often from within our search results in flight searches from Reno to Santa Ana, as well as popular online travel agencies
These are the airlines KAYAK users have selected most often from within our search results in flight searches from Reno to Santa Ana, as well as popular online travel agencies
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Everything you should know

Cheapest round-trip
$117
Overall average: $259
Spirit Airlines
Sat 2/7Tue 2/24
RNO - SNA • 1 stop
Cheapest non-stop
$479
JSX
Fri 3/6Sun 3/8
RNO - SNA • Non-stop
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RNO's single TSA checkpoint is efficient for screening.
SNA has dedicated rideshare zones for easy pickups.
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Cheap Flights from Reno to Santa Ana (RNO-SNA)

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

Sat, Feb 7 - Tue, Feb 24
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11:35 am - 3:42 pm
RNO
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SNA
4h 07m1 stop
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6:45 am - 10:40 am
SNA
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RNO
3h 55m1 stop
$117Spirit Airlines
Thu, Feb 5 - Sat, Feb 7
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11:35 am - 8:57 pm
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SNA
9h 22m1 stop
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4:37 pm - 7:46 pm
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RNO
3h 09m1 stop
$124Spirit Airlines
Sat, Feb 7 - Mon, Feb 9
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11:35 am - 3:42 pm
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SNA
4h 07m1 stop
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1:20 pm - 7:46 pm
SNA
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RNO
6h 26m1 stop
$132Spirit Airlines
Fri, Feb 6 - Wed, Feb 11
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11:35 am - 3:42 pm
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SNA
4h 07m1 stop
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6:45 am - 10:40 am
SNA
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RNO
3h 55m1 stop
$133Spirit Airlines
Thu, Feb 19 - Sat, Feb 21
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11:35 am - 3:42 pm
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SNA
4h 07m1 stop
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6:45 am - 10:40 am
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RNO
3h 55m1 stop
$135Spirit Airlines
Sat, Jan 31 - Tue, Feb 3
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11:35 am - 8:57 pm
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SNA
9h 22m1 stop
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4:37 pm - 7:46 pm
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RNO
3h 09m1 stop
$141Spirit Airlines
Thu, Jan 29 - Mon, Feb 2
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7:33 pm - 12:37 pm
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SNA
17h 04m1 stop
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6:56 pm - 10:40 am
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RNO
15h 44m1 stop
$143Multiple Airlines
Thu, Feb 5 - Mon, Feb 9
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11:35 am - 3:42 pm
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SNA
4h 07m1 stop
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1:20 pm - 7:46 pm
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RNO
6h 26m1 stop
$149Spirit Airlines
Wed, Feb 11 - Sun, Feb 15
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11:35 am - 8:57 pm
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SNA
9h 22m1 stop
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1:20 pm - 7:46 pm
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RNO
6h 26m1 stop
$152Spirit Airlines
Wed, Feb 11 - Fri, Feb 13
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11:35 am - 3:42 pm
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SNA
4h 07m1 stop
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6:45 am - 10:40 am
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RNO
3h 55m1 stop
$153Spirit Airlines
Booking Insights

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

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

What is the cheapest month to fly from Reno to Santa Ana?

To calculate monthly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each month over the last year for round-trip flights from Reno 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 Reno to Santa Ana is January, where tickets cost $182 (return) on average. On the other hand, the most expensive months are December and May, where the average cost of round-trip tickets is $408 and $381 respectively.

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Expert advice for your flight from Reno to Santa Ana

 
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RNO

RNO's single TSA checkpoint is efficient, allowing quick processing through multiple screening stations. Arrive early to account for potential crowds or delays.

SNA

SNA offers dedicated rideshare pick-up zones just outside the terminals, making it easy to get your car upon arrival.

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Low seasonJanuary
Cheapest flight$55
Best time to beat the crowds with an average 37% drop in price.
Most popular time to fly and prices are also 26% lower on average.
Flight from Reno to John Wayne (Santa Ana)

When to book flights from Reno to Santa Ana

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

  • What is the cheapest flight from Reno to Santa Ana?

    In the last 3 days, the lowest price for a flight from Reno to Santa Ana was $55 for a one-way ticket and $117 for a round-trip.

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

    No, a passport isn't needed to fly from Reno to John Wayne (Santa Ana). However, local authorities might ask for an official ID.

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

    Reno airport is called Reno and the only airport in John Wayne (Santa Ana) is Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty.

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

    Only JetBlue offers inflight Wi-Fi service on the Reno to John Wayne (Santa Ana) flight route.

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

    The Embraer EMB-135BJ Legacy 600/650 is the aircraft model that flies most regularly on the Reno to John Wayne (Santa Ana) flight route.

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

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

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

    The two airlines most popular with KAYAK users for flights from Reno to Santa Ana are Southwest and United Airlines. With an average price for the route of $310 and an overall rating of 8.0, Southwest is the most popular choice. United Airlines is also a great choice for the route, with an average price of $384 and an overall rating of 7.4.

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

  • Looking for a cheap flight? 25% of our users found flights on this route for $291 or less one-way.

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

 
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SouthwestOverall score based on 4249 reviews
8.0Comfort
8.6Crew
7.5Entertainment
7.0Food
8.1Boarding
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The flight crew was extremely rude and especially not helpful when our flight was delayed.

2.0 MediocreMatthew, Jan 2026
DAL - SAN
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The flight crew was extremely rude and especially not helpful when our flight was delayed.

The boarding and seat assignment system no longer works for me, but I know it is being replaced. Otherwise, I am good with the overall experience.

The lead steward kept singing about "San Francisco" and hotel California---more annoying than humorous....needs work. Flight was smooth and on time.

Still a fan of open seating. Flight was on schedule and arrived on time. The 737 MAX is very comfortable.

San Diego airport is brand new, spacious, airy and very smooth checkin at SW baggage drop.

Ever since Southwest starting charging for bags, passengers don't want to pay to check their bags, so the gate agents have to beg people to check their roller bags now because there's "not enough space". This was a terrible business move by Southwest.

Delays delays delays. Late taking off, late landing, wait for a gate, etc.

Connecting flight is on time and boarding was a breeze!

As always, the entire Southwest experience was perfect. Purchasing the tickets on the Southwest web site was effortless, departure and arrival gates were spotless and comfortable, plane was clean and comfortable, crew was excellent and flight was on time. Wheelchair service in Las Vegas at departure was somewhat chaotic and disjointed, but I am not sure if that was Southwest problem, airport problem or combination.

Very smooth checking in our luggage with a super pleasant SW agent. I enjoyed a fun entertaining movie.

Unbelievably poor service from flight attendants. They didn’t even do water service on a four hour flight. Just disrespectful.

Flight was late - I was downgraded from first class to coach

United needs to step up their game. Delayed flight leaving Seattle, San Francisco. Older aircraft, not very comfortable.

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

7 hours delayed due to operational issues on United’s end. Basically laziness.

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.

The internet service I paid for didn’t work at all and the flight crew was not very friendly.

Subject: Formal Complaint: Discriminatory and Unprofessional Conduct – Request for Immediate Action & Compensation Dear [Airline Customer Relations Team], I am writing to file a formal complaint regarding my recent travel experience with [Airline], which was by far the worst I have ever encountered. What occurred was not only unprofessional, but in several instances discriminatory, unsafe, and unacceptable. On the first leg of my trip, I arrived only four minutes past check-in. Instead of making any attempt to resolve the matter, your representative flatly denied me boarding and made me wait while she attended to passengers who arrived after me. By the time a manager intervened, it was too late to board, costing me time, money, and unnecessary frustration. The second leg of my trip (Chicago–San Francisco) raised even more serious concerns. From the outset, it was apparent that the staff—particularly two attendants—prioritized Caucasian passengers while dismissing African American and minority passengers. • When a Caucasian passenger in the exit row refused to comply with federal safety requirements, I, as a first responder, immediately offered to switch seats and assume the responsibility. My offer was blatantly ignored, and instead, a Caucasian passenger seated further up was chosen. This was discriminatory and deeply insulting, especially as I was actively de-escalating the situation that could have delayed the flight further. • During a lengthy tarmac delay of over 90 minutes, passengers were given conflicting and unreasonable instructions that created unnecessary distress and tension. • Throughout the flight, a visibly intoxicated passenger directly in front of me was disruptive, rude to others, failed to comply with seatbelt and electronic device rules, and yet faced no enforcement from the crew. In stark contrast, I was singled out for repeated compliance checks even though I was following every rule. This unequal treatment was so obvious that multiple passengers around me spoke up in my defense. This pattern of behavior demonstrated a clear lack of professionalism, disregard for passenger safety, and discriminatory treatment. I expect far better from an airline of your stature. As a paying customer subjected to this unacceptable treatment, I am formally requesting: 1. A full investigation into the conduct of the staff on both flights. 2. A written apology acknowledging the discriminatory and unprofessional behavior I endured. 3. Appropriate compensation for the distress, inconvenience, and mishandling of my travel. If this matter is not addressed promptly and thoroughly, I will have no choice but to escalate my complaint further, including filing with the U.S. Department of Transportation and sharing my experience through other channels. I trust [Airline] will take this complaint seriously and provide a timely resolution.

Check in was quick and easy during early hours. Flight was on time, and customer services was a plus.

The flight was comfortable with the exit row and great service

Everything about the flight was lovely. My only suggestion would be to offer a few more options of tv series from Apple TV or HBO.

After the door had been closed, the cockpit makes an announcement that catering is running late and it is not the airline's fault. It is their fault in the sense that we had to sit for 2 hours or more when we could have stayed in the terminal. Poor communications between catering and airline. This caused a young man to lose his temper and he went storming out hitting objects. He had complained to the gate agent that he had already waited at the gate 7 hours and when can the airplane leave? Airilnes do a poor job of explaining delays, maintenance issues, etc. whereas being truthful may gain more sympathy or understanding.

We were told the flight was delayed 5 times, then it was moved to the next day.

The experience with American Airlines was good, although the Philippines Airlines flight was much better (better seats, better food, better entertainment options, overall better). Again, the MIA to LAX flight was fine, but nothing in comparison to the comfort and accommodations of the Philippines Airlines flight from LAX to MNL.

Loved the crew . Absolutely no complaints. Except for luggage lost

Wish some foods provided rather than just biscuit/cookie for flight more than 2 hours

We are too tired and frustrated to comment politely at this point

The flight crew was rude. We were in first class and no one even offered water until an hour after we were in the air. Horrible experience

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

The stewardess hit me with the food kart twice on the head and didn't say I'm sorry once. The same stewardess gave me a warm Apple Juice with No ice. The Flight was delayed for Departure 6 times, starting from 2:36pm, finally taking off 7:50pm. I was late picking up my child from the sitter by 3 hours.

Once again, the staff seem to think they are above the customers and treat everyone with disdain, belittling people.

Flight was canceled 8 hours before departure for lack of operational control and prepositioning of a plane. Then had the audacity to say it was because of weather, however there was no weather here in California or New Orleans or in between. It was the weather in Florida, Florida it had nothing to do with our flight path just the plane was supposed to fly us. 8 hours is more than enough time to move a plane anywhere in the US. That left me with a bill of 1200 dollars to re book a flight oh and kayaks insurance what a joke. Probably will never use kayak or spirit ever again terrible companies terrible customer service. I’ll also let everyone and anyone know this was an abomination and only for the customer. Also will be making a report to the DOT on bad business practices on behalf of kayak and spirit as well as the BBB. Do better, take care of your customers and don’t suck

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.

it was terrible. flight was cancelled hours before the flight without a given reason and no other booking available .

The plane was freezing and everyone had on their winter coats. I pulled out my sweaters out of my carryon to cover myself and put on an extra pair of socks. They offered NO FREE drinks or snacks on a 6 hour flight. The seats don’t have plugs or charges or any form of entertainment- so I just played my one downloaded game on my phone because I couldn’t sleep because I was too cold. Miserable flight though we landed safely.

Always comes in handy when I want a quick weekend getaway.

My luggage didn’t arrive at LAX, so that wasn’t a good experience.

I was never aware that I had to pay $100 per luggage to them on the plane that are simply carry-ons. This is discriminatory and I’m going to be alerting my entire family and friends and my Instagram following up over 75,000 of this issue and misunderstanding, including mismanaging.

Cancelled my flight last minute and did not help me rebook. It was a horrible experience.

Late departure by 1:45min. No explanation why. During boarding inconsistent policing of their baggage rules. Before takeoff and lamdimg strange obsession with window shade and armrest positions. Don't know why they care. 15 min tarmac delay on arrival, they blamed airport congestion but we were the o lh flight waiting, it was clear it was due to poor staff planning (only one ground crew to receive airplanes and multiple arrivals) Got there but was rrally lame the whole trip.

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