SNA - BOS

$129 Find Cheap Flights from Santa Ana to Boston

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Cheapest round-trip
$272
Typical prices: $567-$348
United Airlines
Fri 5/8Tue 5/12
SNA - BOS • 1 stop
Cheapest one-way
$129
Typical prices: $162-$287
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Sat 5/30
SNA - BOS • 1 stop
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Cheapest • Avg $300 (round-trip)
Shortest trip • 7h 31m (one-way)
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Cheap Flights from Santa Ana to Boston (SNA-BOS)

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

Fri, May 8 - Tue, May 12
United Airlines Logo
6:27 pm - 6:04 am
SNA
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BOS
8h 37m
1 stop
United Airlines Logo
6:00 am - 12:20 pm
BOS
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SNA
9h 20m
1 stop
$272United Airlines
Wed, Apr 29 - Wed, May 6
American Airlines Logo
12:27 pm - 12:24 am
SNA
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BOS
8h 57m
1 stop
American Airlines Logo
12:41 pm - 6:01 pm
BOS
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SNA
8h 20m
1 stop
$277American Airlines
Sat, May 30 - Sat, Jun 6
Multiple Airlines Logo
11:19 am - 8:33 am
SNA
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BOS
18h 14m
1 stop
Multiple Airlines Logo
12:01 pm - 10:38 am
BOS
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SNA
25h 37m
2 stops
$291Multiple Airlines
Wed, Sep 30 - Tue, Oct 6
Delta Logo
2:00 pm - 1:06 am
SNA
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BOS
8h 06m
1 stop
Delta Logo
5:30 am - 10:37 am
BOS
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SNA
8h 07m
1 stop
$297Delta
Mon, Jun 1 - Tue, Jun 9
United Airlines Logo
6:26 pm - 5:58 am
SNA
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BOS
8h 32m
1 stop
United Airlines Logo
6:00 am - 12:03 pm
BOS
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SNA
9h 03m
1 stop
$303United Airlines
Wed, Jun 3 - Wed, Jun 10
United Airlines Logo
1:55 pm - 12:59 am
SNA
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BOS
8h 04m
1 stop
United Airlines Logo
6:00 am - 12:06 pm
BOS
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SNA
9h 06m
1 stop
$304United Airlines
Thu, May 7 - Sun, May 10
American Airlines Logo
1:17 pm - 12:24 am
SNA
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BOS
8h 07m
1 stop
American Airlines Logo
6:13 am - 11:37 am
BOS
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SNA
8h 24m
1 stop
$308American Airlines
Sat, Sep 12 - Sun, Sep 20
United Airlines Logo
1:20 pm - 11:42 pm
SNA
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BOS
7h 22m
1 stop
United Airlines Logo
6:00 am - 12:06 pm
BOS
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SNA
9h 06m
1 stop
$315United Airlines
Wed, Jun 3 - Wed, Jun 10
Delta Logo
6:55 pm - 6:20 am
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BOS
8h 25m
1 stop
Delta Logo
5:30 am - 10:34 am
BOS
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SNA
8h 04m
1 stop
$318Delta
Sat, May 30 - Sat, Jun 6
United Airlines Logo
6:26 pm - 6:00 am
SNA
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BOS
8h 34m
1 stop
United Airlines Logo
6:00 am - 11:50 am
BOS
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SNA
8h 50m
1 stop
$319United Airlines
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KAYAK's insights & trends for Santa Ana to Boston flights

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

How much is a round-trip flight from Santa Ana, California to Boston?

This analysis is based on the cheapest round-trip price found on KAYAK in the last 12 months by searching for a flight from Santa Ana, California to Boston departing in May.

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

To calculate monthly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each month over the last year for round-trip flights from Santa Ana to Boston, 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 Santa Ana to Boston is September, where tickets cost $357 (return) on average. On the other hand, the most expensive months are April and March, where the average cost of round-trip tickets is $532 and $449 respectively.

How far in advance should I book a flight from Santa Ana to Boston?

To calculate weekly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each week before departure over the last year for round-trip flights from Santa Ana to Boston, removes the top 0.1% to account for outliers, and then takes the average of all the values for each week.

To get a below average price on the flight from Santa Ana to Boston, you should book around 3 weeks before departure, which saves you about 30% compared to booking last minute. For the absolute cheapest price, our data suggests you should book 22 weeks before departure.

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Low seasonJanuary
Cheapest flight$129
Best time to beat the crowds but there is an average 3% increase in price.
Most popular time to fly and prices are also 11% lower on average.
Flight from John Wayne (Santa Ana) to Boston

When to book flights from Santa Ana to Boston

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

  • How many bags can I check for free when traveling with United Airlines?

    Your travel cabin will influence your checked baggage allowance when traveling with United Airlines. If you hold an Economy ticket, you must pay for every bag you check. Free of charge, you can check two 50 lb bags if you hold a Premium Plus ticket and two 70 lb bags if you hold a Business or First Class ticket.

  • Can I carry my child on my lap when flying to Boston Logan International Airport (BOS)?

    You can carry your child on your lap when traveling to BOS for free, irrespective of the airline you’re traveling with, provided he is less than 24 months. Each adult can only travel with one child on their lap. Hence, if you intend to travel with two babies, you must reserve them a seat next to you.

  • Are the airports that serve flights from John Wayne/Orange County Airport (SNA) to Boston Logan International Airport (BOS) accessible?

    Yes, they are. If you have limited mobility, you can rest assured of having a smooth experience at both transit hubs, given that they both boast ADA-compliant restrooms fitted with grab rails, elevators, and wheelchairs availed upon request. Furthermore, they have staff trained to serve disabled guests.

  • What are some of the destinations I can easily get to from Boston Logan International Airport (BOS)?

    Besides Boston, you can travel to Back Bay, Fenway Park, Newton, Brookline, The Longwood Medical Area, and Boston University. You can take a taxi, rent a vehicle, or hop on the Blue Line Subway to reach these destinations.

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

    In the last 3 days, the lowest price for a flight from Santa Ana to Boston was $129 for a one-way ticket and $272 for a round-trip.

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

    A passport is not required to fly from John Wayne (Santa Ana) to Boston.

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

    We unfortunately don’t have that data for this specific route.

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

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

  • What is the most popular layover when flying to Boston from John Wayne (Santa Ana)?

    Phoenix is the most popular layover city among KAYAK users traveling from John Wayne (Santa Ana) to Boston.

  • Which is the best airline for flights from Santa Ana to Boston, Southwest or Delta?

    The two airlines most popular with KAYAK users for flights from Santa Ana to Boston are Southwest and Delta. With an average price for the route of $492 and an overall rating of 8.0, Southwest is the most popular choice. Delta is also a great choice for the route, with an average price of $357 and an overall rating of 7.9.

  • How does KAYAK find such low prices on flights from John Wayne (Santa Ana) to Boston?

    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 John Wayne (Santa Ana) to Boston.

  • How does KAYAK's flight Price Forecast tool help me choose the right time to buy my flight ticket from John Wayne (Santa Ana) to Boston?

    KAYAK’s flight Price Forecast tool uses historical data to determine whether the price for a flight to Boston from John Wayne (Santa Ana) 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 John Wayne (Santa Ana) to Boston?

    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 Boston with an airline and back to John Wayne (Santa Ana) with another airline. Booking your flights between John Wayne (Santa Ana) and BOS 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 John Wayne (Santa Ana) to Boston?

    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 Boston from John Wayne (Santa Ana) 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 Santa Ana to Boston

  • Suppose you intend to fly from John Wayne/Orange County Airport (SNA) to Boston Logan International Airport (BOS) aboard a one-stop flight. In that case, you will layover at Las Vegas Harry Reid if you travel with Spirit and Phoenix (PHX), Chicago (ORD), Austin (AUS), or Charlotte (CLT) if you travel with American Airlines.
  • When traveling with American Airlines to BOS, you can bring one personal item and a carry-on onboard your flight. Your personal item must fit beneath seat in front of you. It must be smaller than 8 x 14 x 18 inches. Your carry-on must fit in the luggage compartment above your seat. Dimension-wise, it must be smaller than 9 x 14 x 22 inches.
  • Suppose you want to rent a car before exiting BOS. If so, you’ll be glad to hear that this airport has a Rental Car Center with counters for Avis, Alamo, Hertz, Thrifty, Zipcar, Enterprise, Budget, Dollar, and National. To get to the center, head to the lower-level stop outside the terminal. Here, you’ll find blue and white buses that connect the terminal and center. They leave in intervals of 5 minutes.
  • You can bring liquids with you on your flight to BOS, so long as they’re kept in containers that don’t exceed 3.4 oz. You must store these containers in a quart-size plastic bag that is transparent and resealed. You can carry only one such bag; at the security checkpoint, you must place it separately from the rest of your carry-ons.
  • If you want to travel from SNA to BOS aboard an eco-friendly airline, consider journeying with Delta. Committed to safeguarding the environment, this airline features modern aircraft with low fuel consumption, investments in sustainable aviation fuels, and reduced use of single-use plastic on its flights. Additionally, it has collaborated with several recognized environmental groups.

Reviews of the top 5 airlines serving from Santa Ana to Boston

 
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SouthwestOverall score based on 4330 reviews
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8.6Crew
7.0Food
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7.5Entertainment
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Terrible. Even though there’s assigned seating now, they are still the slowest boarding airline of anyone.

2.0 MediocreJames, Apr 2026
LAX - MCO
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Terrible. Even though there’s assigned seating now, they are still the slowest boarding airline of anyone.

It was good from LAX to Phoenix, But the connection in Phoenix to Tulsa was not that great. The staff on both flights were great. The choice of free entertainment was ok nothing to brag about. The 45 min delay because of some electrical issue wasn't great from Phoenix to Tulsa. We sat there with hardly any air, The seat I had was between windows so the side of the plane pushed in on you. My being a bigger man it then made the seating area uncomfortable. The seats on the plane had no power to connect to recharge your phone or anything. I would recommend that they should look into a slot or clamp to hold your phone to enjoy while watching the entertainment choices hands-free. Also make it possible to raise the inner seat by the window be able to raise the arm rest up to make more room for larger people to set more comfortably. I would also say other then that stop price gouging the airfare or nickel and diming everything. Not fair for people having to fly for emergencies and be paying for higher prices due to the season or holidays. Your making your money either way and the cost of flying is still going to be the same regardless if there's 100 people or 200 people.

Southwest was greaat! The most expensive but the least upsetting for those we were flying to see.

Boarding was easy. The seats are small and fairly uncomfortable

The problem with the seat assignments is that there were a lot of rows in the front that were empty but my row at the back was full. Just not so pleasant.

Good but I prefer choose your own seat. With the new assigned seats they should board from the back I see no advantage to this new boarding. Just like every other airline

Flight boarded late after announcing on time boarding. Flight arrived only a little late despite late departure. Had trouble connecting to WiFi

The Southwest experience has definitely taken a dive from its early days. You can no longer deferentiate from other airlines. Air travel is too expensive. Southwest is no longer budget friendly. They have lost me as a loyal customer.

The charges were ridiculous for an hour flight and the turbulence was very scary.

The seats are now more narrow. I paid for front row the seats in the front are even more narrow than before.

My flight yesterday evening was delayed 3.5 hours with no water or food service. Poor experience

The tray table was broken and the food was terrible.

While they turned off most cabin lights to allow people to sleep, I was bothered by how bright the side lights still were. It was still quite bright for me in a window seat, when I wish I could have slept!

Generally on time departures and arrivals, clean planes, sky miles membership provides great benefits (complimentary upgrades, etc).

N Everything was perfect from boarding to assistance to baggage in Tampa

Loved the crew! Sucks that we went from 1 hour and 8 minute layover to a 3 hour layover. But weather sucks like that.

Flight delayed. Air broken. Cabin was hot enough to pass out. Delta shuttle’s becoming worse and worse.

Fast, lovely scenery, great info on the Delta flight screen about landmarks we were flying over. Great landing!

Long flight but comfortable and not freezing as I have experienced on Hawaiian flights to the islands. They gave us blankets just in case. Nice touch.

I took seat 15A in anticipation of window seat, there is no window.

It was a red-eye, but the flight felt surprisingly quick. The seats were very comfortable, and that made resting much easier. I also want to thank the gentleman seated next to me, who graciously moved so my mom could sit beside me. We slept almost the entire way. The cabin crew was respectful in not disturbing us, while also being courteous and professional throughout. Thank you, United.

Boarding was again a "free for all". We were boarding group 4, and almost the entire plane was able to board before us. It's a shame that someone who follows the rules, gets the short end of the stick. Not fair.

It was perfect! I've never flown with United before, but I definitely will in the future

I had a cancelled flight because of technical issues going to my destination, and a delayed flight coming home. All told it wasn’t a total bust.

They delayed the flight from 9:00 to 11:55 At 11:45 they canceled the flight. I paid a premium price for the tickets with poor service

My flight was canceled a few hours before boarding. I was rebooked on Copa airlines and missed an important meeting .

OK, we were delayed and had to de plane and reboard.

Seats are uncomfortable. This has been a trend in the industry for decades. Trying to fit more seats on each plane to increase profits at the expense of the passenger.

Staff were good. My seat was in need of repair, but for a short flight was not problematic. Usual basic snack and drink setup that you'll find on any US carrier. Over, a decent, basic flight.

Complimentary light meal would be appreciated. But great flight crew service on all legs

Entertainment and wifi were very sub-par - audio issues and no wifi

They forced me to check my hand luggage at the gate.

Still hasn’t left. Why are you asking how it was?

I was denied a plastic fork to eat my food and was told plastic forks are for paying customers who buy Jet Blue’s food. So I had to make a utensil out of a cup so nourish my body. Like a refugee. Because decency is dead.

For the price point it was very good. Definitely leave on the earlier flights as it can become terribly crowded later in the day

Delayed by 1.5 hours. Terrible apologies, half hearted at best. It will be a LONG time until i book w Jet Blue again. Very disappointed.

Flights with JetBlue from San Diego to Boston are a miserable experience. The flight was delayed about 1.5 hours due to “weather” supposedly but the flights for other airlines left on time so it just have been some kind of weather that only affects JetBlue. I had a small carry on - purse. The crew stored it in a bin 2 rows down from me because they were using the bin next to my seat for other people’s stuff. The TV screen in the emergency row seats does not work. It just was awful from start to finish. When we landed, we had to sit inside the plane for a very long time because the plane had to be moved to a different gate.

I have to congratulate Kayak (and Dylan the Chatdeal agent) because because when we decided extended our trip in Florida by two days, there were many direct flights oprions back to Boston available on the Friday we wanted to fly on the JetBlue website, but once I canceled the original JetBlue flight on their website, those direct return options disappeared immediatley! I think it's a game JetBlue plays. . Luckily, I checked Kayak and they had a direct flight that wasn't appearing on JetBlue's website and so I booked it, and we were able to fly home direct through the Kayak booking when JetBlue was offering nothing (even though I have been a True Blue member for 20 years, and also am a Mosaic member). So much for loyalty- their algorithm for booking is like a shell game. JetBlue used to be a good company but now they're worse than anyone. Also I was originally booked this trip to Florida, two months before the departure date, I booked the trip on JetBlue's website and then after the payment part, they said there was a problem and that I needed to do the booking again, so when I immediately went to rebook , the price had gone up 30%! I called them and it sounded like they had heard this so many times before and the guy told me to check back in 10 minutes and the price would be back to where it was when I was booking- it but it never was. How could the price go up 30% in one minute two months before the flight???? They're playing a game with their customers. Anyways, I booked a cheaper flight then at a less convenient time. So fast forward two months the night before the 7 AM flight, they sent me an email at midnight when I was sleeping to let me know that my flight at 7 AM had been canceled. The only thing they offered was a flight that night from from a different airport (Providence) to a different airport in Florida (West Palm Beach) or a flight two days later. No compensation, nothing. They couldn't of tried to get another plane to the Boston airport? They had all night to do it. I passed on their ridiculous options and flew with Delta and it was a great experience. Of course, I had to pay a lot more booking on the same day, but JetBlue doesn't care. I put in a lengthy complaint with the agent who assured me someone would get back to me by email within three days and I haven't heard a thing. JetBlue used to be a good company but now they're among the worst. The only thing they still have is decent legroom, but the corporate bean counters will probably start taking that away too.

My flight got delayed and eventually canceled, then rescheduled. I and several others had a connection from Boston to Paris and asked several times if we would make it. They assured us we would and then rebooked us mid flight without our consent and closed doors early even though they said they communicated we were a bit delayed. We got stranded in Boston and I opted with being rebooked for a different connection to France since they refused to pay for a Hotel. I've now been in Europe for 5 days and still haven't recieved my bags. There was absolutely no urgency for the fact that I'm in a foreign country with absolutely no change of clothes or any of my medication. Such an overwhelming and frustrating experience.

The crew for the flight was A+ top notch. They were friendly and professional and made the flight a very relaxing and enjoable.

The SFO Lounge crew were amazing. The bartender Faris was great. Thanks!

Was not able to do a online check-in because the American Airlines system doesn't store our visa or other passport information, allowing us to have a trouble-free check-in. We were forced to have to check-in at the counter which Changes are upgrade status given that we were not able to check in much earlier.

Same plane as RDU to LGA — internet not working. Pilot issue of some sort at end of prior flight - I was on same plane for my connection. Late/delayed —

Good flight, seated and had a water within 5 minutes. Crew was hospitable.

We left at 1030 am pacific from LA and supposed to land at 7 pm Eastern in NY. They made a detour, stopped in Philadelphia and didn’t land till 1130 PM Eastern!!! Worst flight experience with no pilot communication with no explanation as to what was going on. Everyone was very frustrated to say the least.

Flight boarded from Gate 159B, the farthest gate in the LAX Bradley Terminal. While the flight operated on time, the first class cabin attendant made no recognition of my being an Advantage Executive Platinum member.

The flight itself was excellent but the gate attendant made me check my carryon since she said it was an inch too big. I’ve had no problems with this carryon on recent flights on Qantas, Delta, Austrian, Southwest Airlines even though the overhead bins are the same size. there were other carryons in the bins that also looked larger than mine and there was room left in the bins for more. When I picked up my carryon from baggage claim one of the wheels had broken off.

I was in last row so that is never great bc the person in front of me leaned his seat all the way back into me.

The experience at checkin for my American Airlines flight from Sacramento to LAX was very good including the assistance I received in getting my bags checked in and boarding passes printed. Was pleasantly surprised the my bags were checked through all the way to my destination at Clark International Airport in Angeles, Philippines.

Terrible planning. And even worse gate agents. Absolutely rude behavior.

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