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$43 Find Cheap Flights from Reno to Santa Ana

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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

Fri, Nov 14 - Mon, Nov 17
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6:30 am - 12:36 pmRNO-SNA
6h 06m1 stop
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1:31 pm - 10:29 pmSNA-RNO
8h 58m1 stop
$86Spirit Airlines
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Thu, Nov 13 - Mon, Nov 17
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5:43 pm - 9:01 pmRNO-SNA
3h 18m1 stop
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1:31 pm - 4:48 pmSNA-RNO
3h 17m1 stop
$95Spirit Airlines
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Thu, Nov 13 - Sun, Nov 16
Multiple Airlines Logo
6:30 am - 12:36 pmRNO-SNA
6h 06m1 stop
Multiple Airlines Logo
8:16 pm - 10:29 pmSNA-RNO
26h 13m1 stop
$123Multiple Airlines
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Fri, Nov 14 - Mon, Nov 17
Multiple Airlines Logo
6:30 am - 12:36 pmRNO-SNA
6h 06m1 stop
Multiple Airlines Logo
7:33 pm - 10:29 pmSNA-RNO
26h 56m2 stops
$148Multiple Airlines
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Wed, Dec 10 - Sat, Dec 13
Delta Logo
6:00 am - 12:21 pmRNO-SNA
6h 21m1 stop
Delta Logo
7:00 am - 11:55 amSNA-RNO
4h 55m1 stop
$195Delta
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Tue, Jan 27 - Fri, Jan 30
American Airlines Logo
9:58 am - 3:33 pmRNO-SNA
5h 35m1 stop
American Airlines Logo
4:23 pm - 10:57 pmSNA-RNO
6h 34m1 stop
$204American Airlines
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Sat, Jan 10 - Tue, Jan 13
Southwest Logo
8:30 am - 3:20 pmRNO-SNA
6h 50m2 stops
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2:35 pm - 9:10 pmSNA-RNO
6h 35m2 stops
$205Southwest
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Tue, Jan 27 - Fri, Jan 30
Southwest Logo
10:55 am - 5:55 pmRNO-SNA
7h 00m2 stops
Southwest Logo
2:15 pm - 10:10 pmSNA-RNO
7h 55m1 stop
$210Southwest
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Tue, Mar 3 - Wed, Mar 4
American Airlines Logo
1:03 pm - 7:05 pmRNO-SNA
6h 02m1 stop
American Airlines Logo
4:35 pm - 10:47 pmSNA-RNO
6h 12m1 stop
$245American Airlines
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Sun, Dec 21 - Thu, Dec 25
Delta Logo
5:17 pm - 10:04 pmRNO-SNA
4h 47m1 stop
Delta Logo
7:00 am - 12:28 pmSNA-RNO
5h 28m1 stop
$272Delta
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Everything you should know

Our travelers' advice
AI-generated summary based on content written by travel experts
RNO's single TSA checkpoint is efficient for screening.
SNA has dedicated rideshare zones for easy pickups.
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Top airlines
Spirit Airlines
Cheapest • from $86 (round-trip)
Southwest
Best reviews • 8.0 score
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When to travel
November
Cheapest • 36% price drop
October
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Cheapest round-trip
$86
Overall average: $186
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RNO - SNA • 1 stop
Cheapest non-stop
$498
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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’s the cheapest day of the week to fly from Reno to John Wayne (Santa Ana)?

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

For Reno to John Wayne (Santa Ana), Tuesday is the cheapest day to fly on average and Wednesday is the most expensive. Flying from John Wayne (Santa Ana) back to Reno, the best deals are generally found on Wednesday, with Thursday being the most expensive.

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 November, where tickets cost $186 (return) on average. On the other hand, the most expensive months are May and June, where the average cost of round-trip tickets is $434 and $337 respectively.

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Expert advice for your flight from Reno to Santa Ana

 
Snippets provided in this section are AI-generated based on a summarization of KAYAK-commissioned articles. The articles are presented as-is, for general informational purposes only, and may not be up-to-date. The opinions contained in the articles are original to the author and reflect their authentic experience, which may vary significantly from the experience of others.
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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.

Read more about SNAby Esther Carlstone
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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 seasonJanuary
Cheapest flight$43
Best time to beat the crowds with an average 6% drop in price.
Most popular time to fly with an average 12% increase in price.
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 $43 for a one-way ticket and $86 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 $438 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.

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

 
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SouthwestOverall score based on 4241 reviews
8.0Comfort
8.1Boarding
7.5Entertainment
8.6Crew
7.0Food
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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.

8.0 ExcellentGreg, Oct 2025OAK - BUR
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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.

First time traveling on Southwest since bag fees were implemented. Usual good service. Just more expensive now.

It was a perfect flight in all aspects! Both legs!

Boarding process, crew were good. But the seats were so uncomfortable that was all I could focus on. I literally had to sit forward so that all 3 of us could fit in row. I will try to avoid Southwest in the future for any flights over 60 minutes.

Great flight, 47 passengers on a 180 seat plane. Stewardess was pleasant and cheerful.

Great experience flying Southwest. The crew was really kind and helpful, and very friendly with our toddler.

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

Plane was crowded and even when we hit altitude, the plane was hot, not enough air flow.

1. when we went to check in, our 2 first class seats had been CANCELED and the flight was sold out. This was done without our prior knowledge. It was all we could do to restore one first class seat for my wife and I flew economy. 2, Our flight home was scheduled to leave at 10:30 pm. Due to tsunami warnings, the roads were closed and our flight status was uncertain as to whether it would leave as scheduled. It was announced that it would now leave at 11:20 pm and the roads were now open since the tsunami had come and gone. We made a mad dash to the airport and checked in. Delays were announced at 12:30 pm, 1:30 am, 2:30 am and at 3:30 am it was canceled. Since this was a flight due to natural (tsunami) causes, there was no compensation. We were told to return at 1:00 pm the next day and our baggage would be kept on the plane since the same plane was going to leave at 1:00 pm. We had to return to our hotel for the rest of the night. The same plane did not leave at 1:00 pm and our baggage was gone! All in all, it was a miserable performance by UA. Information was hard to obtain and no one knew what was going on and what was going to happen. Hundreds of passengers slept on the floor, chairs, etc. No food and no water was made available to the passengers. It was a situation where UA could care less what was going on. As a one million mile flyer, I had not experienced anything like this before and it was hugely disappointing!

Boarded plane and then delayed 1.5 hours while on the plane

Horrific. They missed my connecting flight to San Diego. I didn’t get there until Monday at 9am when I had a mandatory court settlement conference scheduled at 6am since we had parties on the east coast. This caused many issues. All because United apparently forgot to hold the doors open until my flight landed that only had a 10 minute delay. This was the last flight to Southern California. So I couldn’t even rent a car to finish the trip. United cannot be trusted when traveling on specific days and times since weather didn’t have anything to do with the delays.

My flight was delayed a very short period of time but they did not hold my connecting flight to San Diego, also through United. So they closed the doors before we got off our plane. They would only have to help the door open for another five to ten minutes. So I missed a court deadline for a manditory mediation settlement conference for my client. I had to get an associate to be there in person and be on the phone with him relaying what he needs to do the entire time. The court was very upset with me and so was my client. United cannot be trusted.

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.

Did not get the seat I selected and paid for.

My flight was delayed for several hours. Sitting at gate 16 for several hours, I got a text from Kayak the gate changed to 9 before it was announced. Very bad communication at each gate from American Airlines employees. I received 10 notifications of delay from Kayak. My vacation started off horrible! I will write to American Airlines corporate office also.

Delayed flight that lead to a missed connection and a 5-hour trip became a 12-hour flight 🙄

There is no room, no gluten free options, or any free internet/entertainment. You have to bring your own tablet or smartphone because there are no screens.

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

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.

I missed my flight because I was not informed that I had to check in 45 minutes before my flight and I was not allowed to check in any time after that. I was there at boarding time and their customer service was poor and they told me since I didn't check in 45 minutes prior, I couldn't get my boarding pass. I received an email containing my "e ticket" which I Thought was going to get me boarded.But but they said that was just an Itinerary and it was no good to help me get on the plane. I had already missed one flight earlier that afternoon and had to pay for this flight.And then when I missed it they told me it was gonna cost me another $99 to reschedule my flight

Boarding was a breeze, however, two of the flights that I boarded with Spirit did not have Wi-Fi available.

Very good. Nothing more or less than expected. No complaints.

My experience with the spirit as a first time it was OK, but the seats need a little cushion, the problem I had the most impacted me was when checking in the scales were so off and wrong. It will tell that you would have more weight, which was not true. The scale was say that it had Thirty Eight Pounds, when get in the labels when we send the luggage into the band. It says that it was overweight. I really really dislike that because the scales are not accurate. If I use Spirit and I have that issue again. That will be my last time flying with the spirit, even though I like so much to service the planes, and everything else

hahaha we are delayed for one hour plus.. but thx we arrived San Diego safe

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