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Cheapest round-trip
$409
Typical prices: $460-$689
Delta
Sun 2/25Wed 2/28
SNA - MBS • 2 stops
Cheapest one-way
$394
Typical prices: $373-$427
Delta
Sat 3/10
SNA - MBS • 1 stop
When to travel
January
Cheapest • 35% price drop
October
Most popular
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Top layover airports
Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County (DTW)
Cheapest • Avg $544 (round-trip)
Chicago O'Hare Intl (ORD)
Shortest trip • 7h 50m (one-way)
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Cheap Flights from Santa Ana to Bay City (SNA-MBS)

 
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Recent round-trip flight deals from Santa Ana to Bay City

Fri, Feb 26 - Sun, Feb 28
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6:45 am - 10:57 pmSNA  Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty-MBS Bay City MBS Intl
13h 12m2 stops Seattle/Tacoma Intl Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County
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12:15 pm - 10:30 pmMBS  Bay City MBS Intl-SNA Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty
13h 15m2 stops Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Seattle/Tacoma Intl
$409Delta
Thu, Feb 25 - Sun, Feb 28
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6:45 am - 10:57 pmSNA  Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty-MBS Bay City MBS Intl
13h 12m2 stops Seattle/Tacoma Intl Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County
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12:15 pm - 10:30 pmMBS  Bay City MBS Intl-SNA Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty
13h 15m2 stops Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Seattle/Tacoma Intl
$409Delta
Thu, Feb 25 - Sun, Feb 28
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6:45 am - 10:57 pmSNA  Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty-MBS Bay City MBS Intl
13h 12m2 stops Seattle/Tacoma Intl Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County
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6:35 am - 10:35 amMBS  Bay City MBS Intl-SNA Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty
7h 00m1 stop Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County
$493Delta
Fri, Feb 26 - Sun, Feb 28
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6:40 pm - 11:18 amSNA  Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty-MBS Bay City MBS Intl
13h 38m2 stops Seattle/Tacoma Intl Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County
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6:35 am - 10:35 amMBS  Bay City MBS Intl-SNA Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty
7h 00m1 stop Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County
$493Delta
Thu, Feb 25 - Sun, Feb 28
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2:15 pm - 11:44 pmSNA  Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty-MBS Bay City MBS Intl
6h 29m1 stop Chicago O'Hare Intl
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5:00 am - 12:13 pmMBS  Bay City MBS Intl-SNA Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty
10h 13m1 stop Chicago O'Hare Intl
$500United Airlines
Fri, Feb 26 - Sun, Feb 28
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2:15 pm - 11:44 pmSNA  Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty-MBS Bay City MBS Intl
6h 29m1 stop Chicago O'Hare Intl
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5:00 am - 12:13 pmMBS  Bay City MBS Intl-SNA Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty
10h 13m1 stop Chicago O'Hare Intl
$500United Airlines
Tue, Jan 26 - Sat, Jan 30
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1:57 pm - 11:59 pmSNA  Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty-MBS Bay City MBS Intl
7h 02m1 stop Chicago O'Hare Intl
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2:12 pm - 6:58 pmMBS  Bay City MBS Intl-SNA Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty
7h 46m1 stop Chicago O'Hare Intl
$519United Airlines
Tue, Feb 2 - Sat, Feb 6
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10:29 am - 8:20 pmSNA  Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty-MBS Bay City MBS Intl
6h 51m1 stop Chicago O'Hare Intl
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2:12 pm - 6:58 pmMBS  Bay City MBS Intl-SNA Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty
7h 46m1 stop Chicago O'Hare Intl
$519United Airlines
Tue, Jan 26 - Sat, Jan 30
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10:29 am - 8:20 pmSNA  Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty-MBS Bay City MBS Intl
6h 51m1 stop Chicago O'Hare Intl
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8:35 am - 5:08 pmMBS  Bay City MBS Intl-SNA Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty
11h 33m2 stops Chicago O'Hare Intl Denver Intl
$524United Airlines
Tue, Feb 2 - Sat, Feb 6
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1:57 pm - 11:59 pmSNA  Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty-MBS Bay City MBS Intl
7h 02m1 stop Chicago O'Hare Intl
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5:00 am - 12:58 pmMBS  Bay City MBS Intl-SNA Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty
10h 58m2 stops Chicago O'Hare Intl Denver Intl
$524United Airlines
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Price, demand and travel trends for Santa Ana to Bay City flights

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How much is a round-trip flight from Santa Ana to Bay City?

Round-trip flights from Santa Ana to Bay City typically range from $460 to $689. The lowest price found in the past 5 days was $409, on Delta.

What's the cheapest day of the week to fly from Santa Ana to Bay City?

Based on deals KAYAK users found in the last 12 months, Saturday is the cheapest day of the week to fly from Santa Ana to Bay City. It’s 14% cheaper than the average day, while Thursday is the most expensive, with prices 204% higher.

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Key details for Santa Ana to Bay City flights

Low season

January

Cheapest flight

$394
Beat the crowds with an average 80% drop in travelers.
The most popular month to fly with an average 76% increase in travelers.
One-way flight from Santa Ana to Bay City

When to book flights from Santa Ana to Bay City

Are your dates flexible? Find out the best times to travel from Santa Ana to Bay City based on our flight data from the last year. Discover the cheapest month and even day to fly.
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Your Santa Ana to Bay City flight questions, answered

Find helpful answers about this route, including flight times, airports, airlines and booking tips.

  • What cabin classes can I book on flights from Santa Ana to Bay City?

    Only Economy Class is available on flights from Santa Ana to Bay City.

  • How long is a flight from Santa Ana to Bay City?

    There are currently no nonstop flights available from Santa Ana to Bay City. Flights with 1 layover take between 7h 07m and 7h 50m in total, depending on the connection.

  • Do I need a passport to fly from Santa Ana to Bay City?

    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.

  • How much should I expect to pay for a Santa Ana to Bay City flight?

    Round-trip flights from Santa Ana to Bay City range from $460 to $689, with an average of $523 over the past 12 months. Anything below $460 counts as a good deal.

  • Have flight prices from Santa Ana to Bay City changed much recently?

    Yes. Based on fares seen in the past 5 days, round-trip prices on this route showed a wide range, from about $409 to $3,497. That means the highest observed fare was about 9x higher than the lowest one.

  • How are flight prices from Santa Ana to Bay City looking right now?

    One-way fares from Santa Ana to Bay City are currently lower than usual. Average one-way flight prices are about $406, which is 5% below the typical average for this route.

  • What car rental options are available at Bay City MBS Intl Airport (MBS)?

    Bay City MBS Intl Airport (MBS) hosts 5 major car rental companies, with daily rates averaging $78 for economy cars. Top options include:

    • Budget
    • Dollar
    • Alamo
    • Hertz
    • Enterprise Rent-A-Car

  • Which airports can I use when flying from Santa Ana to Bay City?

    Flights from Santa Ana to Bay City usually depart from Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty (SNA) and arrive at Bay City MBS Intl (MBS).

  • Which airports do connecting flights from Santa Ana to Bay City pass through?

    Connecting flights from Santa Ana to Bay City most commonly pass through:

    • Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County (DTW) - 60% of one-stop connections
    • Chicago O'Hare Intl (ORD) - 40% of one-stop connections

  • Can I save money by using flexible dates for flights from Santa Ana to Bay City?

    Yes. Flexible dates can save you up to 72% on flights from Santa Ana to Bay City. Saturday is the cheapest departure day at $454 round-trip on average, while Thursday is the most expensive at $1,594, a difference of $1,140.

    Cheaper weekend fares like these are typical of routes dominated by weekday business travel.

  • How much time can I save by choosing a different layover airport from Santa Ana to Bay City?

    Flying via Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County (DTW) gives the shortest average 1-stop total travel time at 7h 07m, compared with 7h 50m via Chicago O'Hare Intl (ORD).

  • What is the time difference between Santa Ana and Bay City?

    Bay City is 3 hours ahead of Santa Ana (Eastern Time vs Pacific Time). Plan for the time shift when scheduling connections or first-day activities.

Your guide to booking Santa Ana to Bay City flights

Get tips on when to book, when to fly and what to know before your trip.
  • If your dates are flexible, aim for a Saturday departure and avoid flying on Thursday. On this route, Saturday flights average $454, about $1,140 less than Thursday fares (72% savings) based on the last 12 months.
  • If you can choose when to travel, plan your Santa Ana to Bay City trip for January. Fares historically average $339 round-trip in that month - typically $1,255 less than the most expensive month, which is July (based on the last 12 months).

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