SNA - BOS

$100 Find Cheap Flights from Santa Ana to Boston

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Cheapest round-trip
$234
Overall average: $426
United Airlines
Wed 3/11Wed 3/18
SNA - BOS • 1 stop
Cheapest one-way
$100
Typical prices: $203-$394
Spirit Airlines
Tue 4/21
SNA - BOS • 2 stops
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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

Wed, Mar 11 - Wed, Mar 18
United Airlines Logo
6:34 pm - 5:51 am
SNA
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BOS
8h 17m
1 stop
United Airlines Logo
5:45 am - 12:22 pm
BOS
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SNA
9h 37m
1 stop
$234United Airlines
Tue, Mar 24 - Tue, Mar 31
United Airlines Logo
6:45 am - 7:42 pm
SNA
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BOS
9h 57m
1 stop
United Airlines Logo
9:15 am - 3:03 pm
BOS
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SNA
8h 48m
1 stop
$239United Airlines
Thu, Mar 5 - Wed, Mar 11
Alaska Airlines Logo
11:31 am - 11:59 pm
SNA
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BOS
9h 28m
1 stop
Alaska Airlines Logo
7:00 am - 4:26 pm
BOS
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SNA
12h 26m
1 stop
$258Alaska Airlines
Tue, May 5 - Sat, May 9
Multiple Airlines Logo
4:37 pm - 8:58 am
SNA
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BOS
13h 21m
2 stops
Multiple Airlines Logo
4:33 pm - 10:25 am
BOS
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SNA
20h 52m
1 stop
$263Multiple Airlines
Fri, Jul 17 - Tue, Jul 21
United Airlines Logo
6:26 pm - 5:57 am
SNA
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BOS
8h 31m
1 stop
United Airlines Logo
11:00 am - 4:57 pm
BOS
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SNA
8h 57m
1 stop
$273United Airlines
Wed, Apr 22 - Tue, Apr 28
United Airlines Logo
1:21 pm - 11:59 pm
SNA
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BOS
7h 38m
1 stop
United Airlines Logo
11:15 am - 5:33 pm
BOS
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SNA
9h 18m
1 stop
$274United Airlines
Wed, Apr 29 - Sat, May 9
Alaska Airlines Logo
6:45 am - 11:59 pm
SNA
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BOS
14h 14m
1 stop
Alaska Airlines Logo
4:33 pm - 10:25 am
BOS
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SNA
20h 52m
1 stop
$277Alaska Airlines
Sun, May 17 - Sat, May 23
United Airlines Logo
6:27 pm - 6:04 am
SNA
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BOS
8h 37m
1 stop
United Airlines Logo
3:54 pm - 9:45 pm
BOS
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SNA
8h 51m
1 stop
$283United Airlines
Tue, Mar 24 - Sat, Mar 28
American Airlines Logo
7:45 am - 7:23 pm
SNA
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BOS
8h 38m
1 stop
American Airlines Logo
2:12 pm - 9:17 pm
BOS
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SNA
10h 05m
1 stop
$288American Airlines
Mon, Mar 9 - Tue, Mar 17
American Airlines Logo
7:48 pm - 5:34 am
SNA
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BOS
6h 46m
1 stop
American Airlines Logo
3:15 pm - 9:18 pm
BOS
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SNA
9h 03m
1 stop
$289American Airlines
Booking Insights

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.

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Planning a trip from Santa Ana to Boston? KAYAK’s data-powered insights will help you find cheap flights. Learn the best time to fly, how early to book your ticket, and other tips to secure great prices.

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 February, where the average cost of round-trip tickets is $449 and $442 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 29% compared to booking last minute. For the absolute cheapest price, our data suggests you should book 12 weeks before departure.

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Low seasonJanuary
Cheapest flight$100
Best time to beat the crowds but there is an average 5% increase in price.
Most popular time to fly and prices are also 5% 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.
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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 $100 for a one-way ticket and $234 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 Alaska Airlines?

    The two airlines most popular with KAYAK users for flights from Santa Ana to Boston are Southwest and Alaska Airlines. With an average price for the route of $472 and an overall rating of 8.0, Southwest is the most popular choice. Alaska Airlines is also a great choice for the route, with an average price of $370 and an overall rating of 8.0.

  • 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 4285 reviews
7.5Entertainment
7.0Food
8.1Boarding
8.0Comfort
8.6Crew
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The charges were ridiculous for an hour flight and the turbulence was very scary.

2.0 MediocreDarcey, Feb 2026
SAN - SJC
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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.

The wifi on the plane is great. The only issue that I have is that I prefer an aisle seat and on my trips this week, I was either in the middle or window. If we can work to secure aisle seating, I will be thrilled. Nice trip.

Great flight but super high price. Glad it was a business trip and not personal

3 hour delay. Had to change plans and was still delayed.

We got exit row seats both flights. Everything was running on time

The boarding and seat assignment system no longer works for me, but I know it is being replaced. Otherwise, I am good with the overall experience.

The lead steward kept singing about "San Francisco" and hotel California---more annoying than humorous....needs work. Flight was smooth and on time.

San Diego airport is brand new, spacious, airy and very smooth checkin at SW baggage drop.

Crew could have been friendlier, maybe I'm spoiled by SW crews. In flight wifi was good. Would be nice to have more food offerings on a 4 plus hour flight

Everything I mentioned earlier - the airbus was more comfortable indeed and the experience was further enhanced.

The plane was an older model, so it wasn’t as comfortable as others. The flight attendants were not helpful during onboarding. It was a full flight so there was chaos finding space for baggage.

Awesome! On time flight, early arrival, and a complimentary upgrade!

Delta One is extraordinary. I fly business when somebody hires me. I just wonder why there is such a chasm between business class and the insanely inhumane and nonsensical coach. The seats are not large enough to fit even my tiny wife. We fly 10% of what we did because we don’t want to pay 5-10 k but for $400 it’s unbearable. It seems like the accountants took over and made stupid decisions. Screw in 20 extra seats and make it so unbearable that people fly 90% less. Just put the damn price up and put some proper chairs in. But business, yay.

delta last minute gave me a boarding pass for a different flight with no confirmation that they were changing it

Delta’s staff is unmatched. From the gate agents, to the pilots, to the flight attendants… all top of the industry.

It was Delta, but the flight attendants were stressful and disrespectful. I am a diamond member a travel weekly. I have not had a negative thing to share in quite some time. But this was noticeable.

The flight was delayed for about 2 hrs. Other than it, it was good.

Advertised fruit trays with cheese, but only snacks handed out!

I am extremely disappointed that delta internal pilot manuals now refer to the Gulf of Mexico as the “gulf of America”. You can bow down to the Orange turd on your own. I will never fly delta again

Very disappointing given gate agent behavior. Filed a formal complaint with United.

Crew was great (professional, attentive, prompt). Snacks for 4 hrs flight is deplorable.

Flight delayed. WiFi connectivity very poor if not existant. Last minute arrival forced me to run to catch my connection.

Terrible. No customer service, no food, no drinks on a 6 hour premier economy booking.

It was a pretty standard flight... until the almost hour and a half spent on the taxi way. I get that the weather has been poor but the delay had nothing to do with the weather and more to do with a plane with several issues tying up the gate. I get that that happens from time to time but this has been EVERY flight I've been on for the past 5 years and I fly 3 to 5 times a year. This isn't just United... it's American, it's Delta. It's an issue with the entire industry. I work for UPS and packages on a cargo plane get better service than people do these days. Anymore I HATE flying.

The flight crew where really good. Better then the crew from BNE to SFO

left on time, reasonable boarding process arrived early luggage came out quickly

I like flying first class, and United has a nice one

I’m so sorry, I can’t remember her name, I believe it was Dimpti. She was stellar, also a mature Asian flight attendant, lots of flowers in her hair, just as amazing! But literally the crew was AWESOME . Only downside is there weren’t any charging outlets. Maybe I needed to ask a flight attendant , but it would’ve been nice to have one easily accessible.

I boarded flight UA#1318 at Sacramento International Airport going back to Houston TX. The flight was scheduled at 5:10am. I was able to check in virtually using the United Airlines app. When I entered the airport, there was no one outside assisting with checked bags as it was for Delta Airlines. Immediately upon entering, there was a LONG, EXTREMELY LONG line to the kiosks to get boarding passes. I stand in line to get boarding passes then had to move to ANOTHER EXTREMELY LONG line to get my bags checked in. While standing in this line, we noticed an agent taking customers to 3 at a time to her station to check their bags in. Lucky for me, she called me back, checked my bags for me and I was on my way. I then encountered another long line at the TSA check and to avoid I ending up having to sign up for CLEAR to bypass it. So glad, I did.,...Both of my flights were great with no issues, butthe check in progress at Bush Airport was so much smoother. Check-in at SMF airport needs to be anaylzed and corrected. Do better United, I know you can....thanks

The flight was really crowded. Flight attendants were just ok.

Flight was delayed for 2 hours, then last minute the change to on time. The satélite location is far and a nightmare to get to.

We flew in first class. The crew did not offer drinks before the flight took off, but they treated us well during the flight. The food was excellent. There was actually too much food served, but it was nice to have all the options.

For a 5 1/2 hour flite i considered the "business class" to be subpar. The seats were just ok, no amenities, really nothing more than a long domestic flight. Frankly disappointed.

It would be nice to have some low carb options in the snacks.

No enough space plus only allowing one laggage instead of two like other airlines.

The entertainment options were at best, fair. It was exactly the same as my outbound flight. It would have been more entertaining if there were some series from Apple TV, HBO, Showtime or other carriers for me to catch up with.

Qatar airways ,boarding arrangements at Hamid international airport could been better

AA should improve their in air internet & entertainment options. Seems unreasonable to charge $20/hr and should have some form of free connections. The entertainment options are also pretty limited, movies are outdated and the series only show 3-5 episodes.

The flight was on time and arrived early. The crew were friendly and helpful.

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.

Rude crew member. She seemed annoyed at me without me saying a single word. Also loudly admonished me for having my bag next to my seat instead of tucked away before landing. Just telling me to put it away and guiding me without giving me a lecture would have been enough.

we were delayed because of some safety check that wasn't done or available

Friendly crew. Poor food service maybe due to full flight. All in all, you get what you pay for.

I don’t usually fly budget airlines or airlines in the United States. It was as good as any other airline. The seats are comfortable and the airline attendants are not rude & surly. Very nice flight (s).

very difficult boarding process - aggressive passengers not the friendliest crew

Too many long delays with JetBlue. Worst major airline that serves JFK but unfortunately I keep going back because of the prices.

The plane was late to leave.. Internet was lousy. TV was not working. when we arrived, We stayed on the plane for a long time before we got to the gate. It took us a long time to retrieve our luggage because they didn’t know what carousel to send them to. It was a bad experience.

There were mutliple delays. There was inconsistent, delayed, and poor communication regarding the delays.

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