SNA - CLT

$86 Find Cheap Flights from Santa Ana to Charlotte

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Cheapest round-trip
$236
Overall average: $492
Frontier
Mon 4/20Fri 4/24
SNA - CLT • 1 stop
Cheapest non-stop
$452
Typical prices: $427-$518
American Airlines
Sat 5/2Sat 5/9
SNA - CLT • Non-stop
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SNA has quick security lines, under 10 minutes.
Use ridesharing for a smooth arrival at CLT.
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Cheapest • from $236 (round-trip)
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Cheapest • Avg $196 (round-trip)
Shortest trip • 6h 25m (one-way)
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Cheap Flights from Santa Ana to Charlotte (SNA-CLT)

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

Mon, Apr 20 - Fri, Apr 24
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11:29 am - 6:54 pm
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CLT
28h 25m
1 stop
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6:30 pm - 11:25 am
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SNA
19h 55m
1 stop
$236Frontier
Mon, Jun 1 - Thu, Jun 4
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8:10 pm - 7:25 am
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CLT
8h 15m
1 stop
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11:26 am - 12:19 pm
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SNA
27h 53m
1 stop
$273Frontier
Sat, Apr 18 - Mon, May 4
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12:10 pm - 5:23 pm
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CLT
26h 13m
1 stop
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4:40 pm - 3:33 pm
CLT
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SNA
25h 53m
2 stops
$283Multiple Airlines
Fri, Apr 17 - Fri, Apr 24
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9:00 am - 4:56 pm
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CLT
28h 56m
2 stops
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6:30 pm - 11:25 am
CLT
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SNA
19h 55m
1 stop
$284Multiple Airlines
Fri, Apr 17 - Fri, Apr 24
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11:29 am - 4:56 pm
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CLT
26h 27m
1 stop
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6:30 pm - 11:25 am
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SNA
19h 55m
1 stop
$297Frontier
Mon, Jun 1 - Thu, Jun 4
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8:10 pm - 7:25 am
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CLT
8h 15m
1 stop
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11:26 am - 12:19 pm
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SNA
27h 53m
1 stop
$301Frontier
Fri, Apr 17 - Fri, Apr 24
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11:29 am - 4:56 pm
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CLT
26h 27m
1 stop
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6:30 pm - 11:25 am
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SNA
19h 55m
1 stop
$326Frontier
Sat, May 16 - Fri, May 22
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9:54 am - 4:25 pm
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CLT
27h 31m
1 stop
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7:58 pm - 2:28 pm
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SNA
45h 30m
2 stops
$328Multiple Airlines
Mon, Apr 13 - Sat, Apr 18
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7:20 pm - 6:54 pm
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CLT
20h 34m
2 stops
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5:51 pm - 10:44 am
CLT
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SNA
19h 53m
1 stop
$332Frontier
Thu, Jul 30 - Wed, Aug 5
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8:10 pm - 7:15 am
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CLT
8h 05m
1 stop
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10:14 pm - 8:09 am
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SNA
12h 55m
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$335Frontier
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KAYAK's insights & trends for Santa Ana to Charlotte flights

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

What’s the cheapest day of the week to fly from John Wayne (Santa Ana) to Charlotte?

The average price of all round-trip flights from Santa Ana to Charlotte clicked on KAYAK for each day over the last 12 months.

For John Wayne (Santa Ana) to Charlotte, Saturday is the cheapest day to fly on average and Sunday is the most expensive. Flying from Charlotte back to John Wayne (Santa Ana), the best deals are generally found on Tuesday, with Sunday being the most expensive.

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

To calculate monthly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each month over the last year for round-trip flights from Santa Ana to Charlotte, 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 Charlotte is September, where tickets cost $484 (return) on average. On the other hand, the most expensive months are January and March, where the average cost of round-trip tickets is $654 and $584 respectively.

Can I save money by flying with a layover from Santa Ana to Charlotte?

The average round-trip price for all non-stop flights, flights with one layover, and flights with two layovers for the route found by users searching on KAYAK in the last 2 weeks.

Yes, flying with a layover may cost you more time, but you can also save money on the route, with a 2 stops layover the cheapest option at $566 on average.

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

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 Charlotte, 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 Charlotte, you should book around 4 weeks before departure, which saves you about 22% compared to booking last minute. For the absolute cheapest price, our data suggests you should book 10 weeks before departure.

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Expert advice for your flight from Santa Ana to Charlotte

 
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Esther Carlstone

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Ramsey Qubein

Expert on CLT

An avid traveler and aviation expert who has visited 173 countries, all 50 states and seven continents, Ramsey Qubein flies nearly 400,000 miles a year. As a North Carolina-based freelance journalist for publications including Conde Nast Traveler, Forbes, USA Today and Bloomberg among others, he explores the latest trends in aviation, hospitality, cruises and business.

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Low seasonJanuary
Cheapest flight$86
Best time to beat the crowds but there is an average 21% increase in price.
Most popular time to fly and prices are also 8% lower on average.
Flight from John Wayne (Santa Ana) to Charlotte

When to book flights from Santa Ana to Charlotte

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

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

    In the last 3 days, the lowest price for a flight from Santa Ana to Charlotte was $86 for a one-way ticket and $236 for a round-trip.

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

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

  • Which airlines offer Wi-Fi service onboard planes from John Wayne (Santa Ana) to Charlotte?

    All the following airlines offer inflight Wi-Fi service on the John Wayne (Santa Ana) to Charlotte flight route: American Airlines, Alaska Airlines, Delta, JetBlue, United Airlines, Air Canada, and Air Caraïbes.

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

    The Airbus A321neo is the aircraft model that flies most regularly on the John Wayne (Santa Ana) to Charlotte flight route.

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

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

  • On which days can I fly direct from John Wayne (Santa Ana) to Charlotte?

    There are nonstop flights from John Wayne (Santa Ana) to Charlotte on a daily basis.

  • Which is the best airline for flights from Santa Ana to Charlotte, Delta or United Airlines?

    The two airlines most popular with KAYAK users for flights from Santa Ana to Charlotte are Delta and United Airlines. With an average price for the route of $460 and an overall rating of 7.9, Delta is the most popular choice. United Airlines is also a great choice for the route, with an average price of $690 and an overall rating of 7.4.

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

    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 Charlotte.

  • 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 Charlotte?

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

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

    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 Charlotte 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 Charlotte

  • Looking for a cheap flight? 25% of our users found flights on this route for $302 or less one-way and $499 or less round-trip.

Prefer to fly direct from John Wayne (Santa Ana) to Charlotte?

 
Direct data is based off flight results for the next 60 days. Find direct flights from all airlines flying direct from Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty to Charlotte Douglas.
Find which airlines fly direct from Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty Airport to Charlotte Douglas Airport, which days they fly and book direct flights.

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Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty to Charlotte Douglas

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Charlotte Douglas to Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty

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Reviews of the top 3 airlines serving from Santa Ana to Charlotte

 
See real verified KAYAK customer reviews for airlines flying from Santa Ana to Charlotte. 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 Charlotte? 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.
7.9
DeltaOverall score based on 8314 reviews
8.5Crew
7.8Entertainment
7.2Food
8.1Boarding
7.9Comfort
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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.

10.0 ExcellentShirley, Mar 2026
LAX - ATL
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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.

Could not get my connecting flight boarding pass until four hrs before departure! Ver annoying especially since the staff could not explain why!

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

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.

Smooth boarding, pleasant and professional lady checking us in. Crew service was excellent, again pleasant, but professional. Nice touch-down on landing! Thank you Delta. 💗

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

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.

I booked 1st class, my flights were changed and I was sitting in the middle at the back of the plane. A far cry from the 1st class I purchased for my flights. I am grateful I arrived on time.

There was no beverage service and the only time I saw a crew member walk through the cabin is when we were preparing to land.

Flights were constantly delayed. CRW took 50 minutes to get bags

The flight was delayed multiple times. I was autobooted and placed in the center seat in the last row of the plane.

My flight was delayed. We left at midnight. I got to Greensboro (GSO) at 1am. All of AA's flights in/out of Charlotte always seem to be delayed or canceled. It took me all day on Sunday to get to my destination of Cincinnati from Greensboro. I had to be rerouted through Chicago because my original flight was canceled as the door to plane was closing in GSO. The saddest part is I could have driven and arrived sooner. . . I recognize there is a lot going on that impacts travel. This week it was weather. Yesterday in Cincinnati it was President Trump. But as a frequent flyer, the flight from South Bend to Charlotte always runs late. The subsequent flight to Greensboro is always midnight to 2am. . . I do want to give props the Charlotte boarding crew. They had four flights going out of the same area at the same time. They turned it quickly and mitigated the grumbling from the crowd.

Never had such a lazy first class attendant. Literally spent 60%+ of the flight playing games on her personal phone making up excuses of why she was unavailable.

The baggage claim experience was poor. The plane crew and the AA app said that checked baggage in CLT would be at carousel 7 but the sign at Baggage Claim said carousel 1. The carousel 1 sign had the correct flight # listed above the belt. But the luggage never came. I went to an AA baggage claim office after about 1 hour and the clerk directed me to another AA room that was poorly marked, with a closed door and no obvious way to know what to do. Finally someone opened the door and my bag was inside. The clerk was totally unable to explain why.

why would I bother with this airline and pick seats when I am asked to move for a weight imbalance

Overall good. The pilots and flight attendants are excellent! The equipment was the issue on my First flight as they had to wait for a part to be installed. So the take off was at least 30 minutes later.

For my arriving destination, we were delayed multiple times to the point that we arrived 6 hours after we were originally scheduled. On my flight home, they overbooked and involuntarily removed passengers (including me) from the plane. It was not a good experience.

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