RNO - SNA

$89 Find Cheap Flights from Reno to John Wayne (Santa Ana) - Compare and Save

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Everything you should know

Cheapest round-trip
$206
Typical prices: $218-$384
Frontier
Thu 9/17Mon 9/21
RNO - SNA • 1 stop
Cheapest non-stop
$558
Typical prices: $289-$560
JSX
Thu 10/1Sun 10/4
RNO - SNA • Non-stop
Nonstop flights
Not available
There are currently no direct flights between Reno and Santa Ana. You'll need at least 1 connection.
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Salt Lake City (SLC)
Cheapest • Avg $185 (round-trip)
Las Vegas (LAS)
Shortest trip • 3h 48m (one-way)
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September
Cheapest • 27% price drop
March
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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

Thu, Sep 17 - Mon, Sep 21
Frontier Logo
10:35 am - 5:35 pm
RNO
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SNA
7h 00m
1 stop
Frontier Logo
4:50 pm - 9:40 am
SNA
-
RNO
16h 50m
1 stop
$206Frontier
Wed, Sep 16 - Thu, Sep 17
Southwest Logo
6:00 am - 9:20 am
RNO
-
SNA
3h 20m
1 stop
Southwest Logo
5:45 pm - 10:00 pm
SNA
-
RNO
4h 15m
1 stop
$218Southwest
Thu, Aug 27 - Mon, Aug 31
Frontier Logo
8:32 pm - 12:31 pm
RNO
-
SNA
15h 59m
1 stop
Frontier Logo
7:53 pm - 10:56 am
SNA
-
RNO
15h 03m
1 stop
$222Frontier
Wed, Sep 2 - Tue, Sep 8
American Airlines Logo
6:00 am - 12:30 pm
RNO
-
SNA
6h 30m
1 stop
American Airlines Logo
12:23 pm - 6:24 pm
SNA
-
RNO
6h 01m
1 stop
$223American Airlines
Wed, Sep 16 - Thu, Sep 17
Southwest Logo
6:00 am - 9:20 am
RNO
-
SNA
3h 20m
1 stop
Southwest Logo
11:30 am - 5:40 pm
SNA
-
RNO
6h 10m
2 stops
$224Southwest
Thu, Aug 27 - Mon, Aug 31
Frontier Logo
11:51 am - 12:31 pm
RNO
-
SNA
24h 40m
1 stop
Frontier Logo
7:53 pm - 10:56 am
SNA
-
RNO
15h 03m
1 stop
$225Frontier
Thu, Aug 20 - Thu, Aug 27
Southwest Logo
10:15 am - 4:20 pm
RNO
-
SNA
6h 05m
2 stops
Southwest Logo
5:45 pm - 9:15 pm
SNA
-
RNO
3h 30m
1 stop
$228Southwest
Thu, Aug 27 - Sun, Aug 30
Frontier Logo
8:32 pm - 12:31 pm
RNO
-
SNA
15h 59m
1 stop
Frontier Logo
7:53 pm - 10:56 am
SNA
-
RNO
15h 03m
1 stop
$232Frontier
Wed, Sep 16 - Thu, Sep 17
Southwest Logo
3:25 pm - 9:05 pm
RNO
-
SNA
5h 40m
2 stops
Southwest Logo
11:30 am - 5:40 pm
SNA
-
RNO
6h 10m
2 stops
$233Southwest
Thu, Oct 1 - Fri, Oct 2
Southwest Logo
2:45 pm - 9:55 pm
RNO
-
SNA
7h 10m
1 stop
Southwest Logo
5:35 pm - 10:30 pm
SNA
-
RNO
4h 55m
1 stop
$238Southwest
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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.

How much is a round-trip flight from Reno 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 Reno to Santa Ana, California departing in September.

Flight prices are below average for this route right now.

Flights to Santa Ana, California from Reno usually cost between $270 and $683 in September.
The lowest price found in the past 5 days was $206 on Frontier (Sep 17-Sep 21).

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

What is the cheapest month to fly from Reno 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 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 John Wayne (Santa Ana) is September, where tickets cost $232 (return) on average. On the other hand, the most expensive months are July and December, where the average cost of round-trip tickets is $600 and $399 respectively.

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Bill Fink

Bill Fink

Expert on RNO

Bill is an award-winning travel writer with extensive credits covering airlines and the aviation industry for publications including AARP, AFAR, The Points Guy and Yahoo. Based in Portland, Oregon, Bill has traveled to more than 75 countries - and been late for his flight in most of them. He once achieved top-level frequent flier status for all of American, Delta and United Airlines during a single year.

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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 season

June

Cheapest flight

$89
Best time to beat the crowds with an average 17% drop in price.
Most popular time to fly and prices are also 1% 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.
Estimated round-trip price
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FAQs for booking flights from Reno to John Wayne (Santa Ana)

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

    In the last 5 days, the lowest price for a flight from Reno to John Wayne (Santa Ana) was $89 for a one-way ticket and $206 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 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 is the only airline alliance operating flights between Reno and John Wayne (Santa Ana).

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

    The two airlines most popular with KAYAK users for flights from Reno to John Wayne (Santa Ana) are JSX and Southwest. With an average price for the route of $648 and an overall rating of 9.7, JSX is the most popular choice. Southwest is also a great choice for the route, with an average price of $299 and an overall rating of 8.0.

  • 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.

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Information on your arrival and departure airports

Reno (RNO)
Santa Ana (SNA)