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These are the earliest and latest flight times available from Santa Ana to Austin:

• Earliest: departs at 7:00 am and lands at 9:48 am
• Latest: departs at 12:15 pm and lands at 3:03 pm.

The flight takes about 2h 48m.

Two cabin classes are available on flights from Santa Ana to Austin:

• Economy Class
• First Class

A nonstop flight from Santa Ana to Austin takes 2h 48m, covering 1,206 miles.

No, a passport is not required for this domestic route, but you will need a real ID-compliant driver's license, a state ID or another TSA-accepted form of identification.

Round-trip flights from Santa Ana to Austin range from $361 to $599, with an average of $489 over the past 12 months. Anything below $361 counts as a good deal.

Last-minute fares on this route (booked within two weeks of departure) run 17% above the $489 route average. Book 16 weeks before departure for the lowest fares.

On this route, layover flights are cheaper than nonstop options on average. Layover fares average $320 round-trip via Las Vegas Harry Reid Intl (LAS), compared to $598 for nonstop.

There is no standard. Checked-bag policies vary by airline on this route. Most carriers charge $45–$90 for the first checked bag in economy. Premium fares and elite-status bookings typically include a free checked bag.

The Boeing 737 MAX 8 family is used most often on this route, operated mainly by Southwest and United Airlines. Other aircraft seen on the route include Boeing 737-800 variants.

Morning is the busiest departure period on Santa Ana to Austin flights, with 100% of flights leaving in that window. Afternoon departures account for 0%, evening flights for 0%, and night flights for 0%.

One-way fares from Santa Ana to Austin are currently lower than usual. Average one-way flight prices are about $147, which is 41% below the typical average for this route.

Austin Bergstrom Airport (AUS) hosts 5 major car rental companies, with daily rates averaging $57 for economy cars. Top options include:

• Europcar
• Hertz
• Fox
• Thrifty
• Dollar

Flights from Santa Ana to Austin usually depart from Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty (SNA) and arrive at Austin Bergstrom (AUS).

One-stop flights from Santa Ana to Austin most commonly connect through:

• Phoenix Sky Harbor Intl (PHX) - 72% of one-stop connections
• Denver Intl (DEN) - 8% of one-stop connections
• Dallas/Fort Worth (DFW) - 8% of one-stop connections
• Houston George Bush Intcntl (IAH) - 6% of one-stop connections

Yes. Flexible dates can save you up to 42% on flights from Santa Ana to Austin. Wednesday is the cheapest departure day at $398 round-trip on average, while Monday is the most expensive at $677, a difference of $279.

KAYAK's flexible dates feature shows options up to 3 days before and after your selected dates, making it easier to compare nearby fares.

Only Southwest operates flights between Santa Ana and Austin.

Flying via Phoenix Sky Harbor Intl (PHX) gives the shortest average 1-stop total travel time at 5h 01m, compared with 5h 39m via Houston George Bush Intcntl (IAH) and 5h 44m via Dallas/Fort Worth (DFW).

Austin is 2 hours ahead of Santa Ana (Central Time vs Pacific Time). Plan for the time shift when scheduling connections or first-day activities.

Some of the most popular sights in Austin are Sixth Street, University of Texas at Austin and ACL Live at The Moody Theater. These are among the most viewed places in Austin on KAYAK.

Among airlines operating Santa Ana to Austin flights:

• Southwest: offers free seat selection

Extra legroom and free seat selection availability depends on fare class and route.

Here are some options for this route, based on selected ticket types and cabin classes:

• Southwest: a cabin bag and a checked bag in Economy Class

Bag allowance can vary by ticket type, cabin class, route and airline, so always check the fare details before booking.

Many airlines offer one-stop journeys between John Wayne Airport (SNA) and Austin-Bergstrom International Airport (AUS). For instance, American Airlines transits via Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport (PHX), Delta Airlines has a layover at Hartsfield–Jackson Atlanta International Airport (ATL), and United Airlines flies through George Bush Intercontinental Airport (IAH).

Carriers such as Alaska, Delta, United, and American Airlines provide accessible services to passengers of every class. To this end, you will find friendly and well-trained personnel at both the departure and arrival stations to help with boarding, deplaning, and passing through security. Also, wheelchair services are available on request.

Most airlines flying from Santa Ana to Austin allow kids aged 5 to 14 to travel alone and offer flights for unaccompanied minors. Consider booking Alaska, American, Delta, and Southwest Airlines, as they have comprehensive services for unaccompanied minors. American Airlines has an airport escort to help your child or children to the gate for flight connections, and Complimentary Kids' Kits from Quaker with snacks and activities.

Most carriers that fly from Santa Ana’s John Wayne Airport (SNA) to Austin are reducing their carbon footprint. American Airlines intends to attain net zero emissions by 2050 by investing in fuel-efficient aircraft and using sustainable power. In a similar manner, Delta Airlines is minimizing its carbon emissions, discarding single-use plastic items on its flights, and recycling the textiles from its staff’s uniforms.