SNA - CHS

$150 Find Cheap Flights from Santa Ana to Charleston

This is the cheapest one-way flight price found by a KAYAK user in the last 72 hours by searching for a flight from Santa Ana to Charleston departing on 9/2. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel. Click the price to replicate the search for this deal.
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These are the airlines KAYAK users have selected most often from within our search results in flight searches from Santa Ana to Charleston, as well as popular online travel agencies
These are the airlines KAYAK users have selected most often from within our search results in flight searches from Santa Ana to Charleston, as well as popular online travel agencies
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Cheapest round-trip
$369
Overall average: $482
Multiple Airlines
Sat 5/23Sat 5/30
SNA - CHS • 2 stops
Cheapest one-way
$150
Typical prices: $165-$218
Breeze Airways
Wed 9/2
SNA - CHS • 2 stops
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Cheapest • from $377 (round-trip)
Best reviews • 8.0 score
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There are currently no direct flights between Santa Ana and Charleston. You'll need at least 1 connection.
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Cheapest • Avg $360 (round-trip)
Shortest trip • 6h 40m (one-way)
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When to book
in advance
Our data shows that travelers who book at least 3 weeks in advance save around 45% compared to booking last minute.
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Cheapest • 15% price drop
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Cheap Flights from Santa Ana to Charleston (SNA-CHS)

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

Sat, May 23 - Sat, May 30
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9:54 am - 10:47 pm
SNA
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CHS
33h 53m
2 stops
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8:50 pm - 12:43 pm
CHS
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SNA
18h 53m
1 stop
$369Multiple Airlines
Tue, May 26 - Sat, May 30
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3:23 pm - 10:51 am
SNA
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CHS
16h 28m
2 stops
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8:50 pm - 12:43 pm
CHS
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SNA
18h 53m
1 stop
$372Multiple Airlines
Mon, Apr 13 - Sat, Apr 18
Delta Logo
9:20 pm - 8:51 am
SNA
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CHS
8h 31m
1 stop
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2:20 pm - 7:47 pm
CHS
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SNA
8h 27m
1 stop
$377Delta
Sat, Apr 18 - Sat, Apr 25
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12:15 pm - 9:59 pm
SNA
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CHS
6h 44m
1 stop
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6:40 am - 11:13 am
CHS
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SNA
7h 33m
1 stop
$384United Airlines
Tue, Apr 14 - Tue, Apr 21
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5:02 pm - 8:51 am
SNA
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CHS
12h 49m
2 stops
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5:20 am - 12:09 pm
CHS
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SNA
9h 49m
2 stops
$387Delta
Tue, May 5 - Sat, May 9
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11:54 am - 9:55 pm
SNA
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CHS
7h 01m
1 stop
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6:03 pm - 10:29 pm
CHS
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SNA
7h 26m
1 stop
$388Delta
Sat, Apr 18 - Sat, Apr 25
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6:45 am - 6:05 pm
SNA
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CHS
8h 20m
1 stop
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10:55 am - 5:35 pm
CHS
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SNA
9h 40m
2 stops
$389Southwest
Sat, May 23 - Sat, May 30
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9:14 pm - 8:51 am
SNA
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CHS
8h 37m
1 stop
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6:50 am - 10:59 am
CHS
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SNA
7h 09m
1 stop
$391United Airlines
Sat, Apr 18 - Sat, Apr 25
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6:45 am - 6:05 pm
SNA
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CHS
8h 20m
2 stops
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10:55 am - 5:35 pm
CHS
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SNA
9h 40m
2 stops
$394Southwest
Mon, May 4 - Sat, May 9
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9:20 pm - 8:51 am
SNA
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CHS
8h 31m
1 stop
Delta Logo
6:03 pm - 10:29 pm
CHS
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SNA
7h 26m
1 stop
$399Delta
Booking Insights

KAYAK's insights & trends for Santa Ana to Charleston flights

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

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

To calculate monthly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each month over the last year for round-trip flights from Santa Ana to Charleston, 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 Charleston is July, where tickets cost $407 (return) on average. On the other hand, the most expensive months are December and November, where the average cost of round-trip tickets is $587 and $538 respectively.

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

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 Charleston, 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 Charleston, you should book around 3 weeks before departure, which saves you about 45% compared to booking last minute. For the absolute cheapest price, our data suggests you should book 12 weeks before departure.

Good to know

Low seasonJanuary
Cheapest flight$150
Best time to beat the crowds but there is an average 6% increase in price.
Most popular time to fly with an average 11% increase in price.
Flight from John Wayne (Santa Ana) to Charleston

When to book flights from Santa Ana to Charleston

Are your dates flexible? Find out the best times to travel from Santa Ana to Charleston 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 Charleston

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

    In the last 3 days, the lowest price for a flight from Santa Ana to Charleston was $168 for a one-way ticket and $369 for a round-trip.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

    The two airlines most popular with KAYAK users for flights from Santa Ana to Charleston are Southwest and Delta. With an average price for the route of $466 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 $490 and an overall rating of 7.9.

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

    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 Charleston.

  • 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 Charleston?

    KAYAK’s flight Price Forecast tool uses historical data to determine whether the price for a flight to Charleston 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 Charleston?

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

    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 Charleston from John Wayne (Santa Ana) up to 3 days before/after your preferred dates. You can then pick the flights that suit you best.

Reviews of the top 4 airlines serving from Santa Ana to Charleston

 
See real verified KAYAK customer reviews for airlines flying from Santa Ana to Charleston. Airline scores are aggregated from all reviews left by passengers on KAYAK after flying with an airline. KAYAK doesn’t show reviews that are older than 5 years. Learn how KAYAK collects reviews.
Need help choosing which airline to fly with from Santa Ana to Charleston? KAYAK airline reviews give an overall score for each airline based on loads of factors, including comfort, boarding, in-flight entertainment and more, to make your decision easier. See airline scores according to verified KAYAK customer reviews.
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SouthwestOverall score based on 4324 reviews
7.0Food
8.1Boarding
8.0Comfort
8.6Crew
7.5Entertainment
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Southwest was greaat! The most expensive but the least upsetting for those we were flying to see.

10.0 ExcellentMartie, Mar 2026
LGB - BNA
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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.

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

My recent experience was excellent on Delta! I flew with Delta Comfort and I was really comfortable in my seat. I enjoyed the in-flight service. The flight attendants were so friendly and hospitable. I love the snack on the flight as well. This was my first time flying on Delta and I will definitely consider flying with them again.

My flight was canceled on Sunday. Rebooking took three hours. Had to pay for accommodations another night. New flight was delayed for 5 hours, all that was sent was a 12 dollar food voucher, which doesn’t tell you how to use it. Then when we landed we had to sit on the plane for an hour before we could get off.

I was in first class and literally the men behind me were so aggressively loud I moved myself to economy. This has become so common on Delta - people using audio without headphones, and men on 12am / late night flights drinking and yelling to talk to each other which prevents anyone around them from resting. Pretty crazy to have to move from first to economy (poorer service, less comfort...). Wild wild. Looking into other airlines.

Flight was delayed by 3-hours and their fix was… complimentary pretzels.

The landing was the worst I’ve experienced with a flight.

The crew, and fellow passengers, were super gracious and kind. There seemed to be plenty of bin space even though the plane was full. It’s nice to get a glass of wine with dinner in Premiere seating, and there was a lot of food.

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.

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

Flight delayed for more than 16 hrs and no effort was spent to provide an alternate

Women boarding passengers at the gate was absolutely rude and disrespectful of passengers. The flight attendant was absolutely delightful! Smiling and connected with the passengers. So happy. The seats are cramped and uncomfortable but I guess that’s just the way it is Communication regarding flight was excellent

it was a very short flight so my expectations were low.

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.

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

Flight was scheduled at 11:26am but they keep Delaying until midnight. They waited at airport restless.

Rough flight No beverage service due to turbulence Bottom Seat cushion was non existent

Not good. One of my luggage is missing. And until now they can’t find it

My 9:50AM flight was delayed to 3:40PM "due to incoming aircraft delay". No aircraft is "delayed" that long. Found out once we did board (after several changes in times) that the aircraft had a maintenance issue and we had to wait for another aircraft. Just tell us that. The aircraft we did get was old and the seats need to be updated. I have been traveling for several weeks with AA and you should refresh your entertainment content as frequent flyers have gone through most of your new content. I have Celiac and a shellfish allergy and continue to have struggles with meals on business and first class flights. Please keep this in mind. Sorry - was a long travel day yesterday and a bit cranky this morning with my experience comments. Still an AA fan.

Delay after delay with little communication then AA lost my luggage and at airport would not assist just said scan this QR code to track your luggage and submit a claim. However QR code provided did not work so have to go back to airport

Dloght delayed by 2.5 hrs . Common theme in my last four american floghts

They are rarely on time! Very hard to plan your travels when flights or connections keep getting delayed.

My seat was assigned last row behind restrooms No legroom’s I’m very Pettit Still was not comfortable Food choice was excellent

The chicken wrap was tiny ($13 for what looked like a 1/3 of a normal wrap?) and disgusting.

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