SNA - CLT

$71 Find Cheap Flights from Santa Ana to Charlotte

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Cheapest round-trip
$264
Overall average: $477
Spirit Airlines
Mon 3/23Thu 3/26
SNA - CLT • 2 stops
Cheapest non-stop
$408
Typical prices: $397-$529
American Airlines
Sat 3/7Sat 3/14
SNA - CLT • Non-stop
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Frontier
Cheapest • from $261 (round-trip)
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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, Mar 23 - Thu, Mar 26
Spirit Airlines Logo
10:48 am - 8:21 am
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CLT
18h 33m
2 stops
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1:20 pm - 9:53 am
CLT
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SNA
23h 33m
2 stops
$264Spirit Airlines
Sat, Feb 14 - Fri, Feb 20
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12:25 pm - 4:18 pm
SNA
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CLT
24h 53m
1 stop
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7:42 pm - 11:40 am
CLT
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SNA
18h 58m
1 stop
$267Frontier
Tue, Mar 10 - Mon, Mar 16
Spirit Airlines Logo
1:20 pm - 8:26 am
SNA
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CLT
16h 06m
2 stops
Spirit Airlines Logo
1:20 pm - 9:53 am
CLT
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SNA
23h 33m
2 stops
$271Spirit Airlines
Sat, Feb 14 - Fri, Feb 20
Frontier Logo
7:25 pm - 4:18 pm
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CLT
17h 53m
2 stops
Frontier Logo
7:42 pm - 11:40 am
CLT
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SNA
18h 58m
1 stop
$272Frontier
Wed, Apr 1 - Fri, Apr 10
Spirit Airlines Logo
2:53 pm - 8:21 am
SNA
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CLT
14h 28m
2 stops
Spirit Airlines Logo
1:20 pm - 9:53 am
CLT
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SNA
23h 33m
2 stops
$274Spirit Airlines
Wed, Mar 4 - Thu, Mar 12
Spirit Airlines Logo
1:20 pm - 8:26 am
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CLT
16h 06m
2 stops
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1:20 pm - 9:53 am
CLT
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SNA
23h 33m
2 stops
$277Spirit Airlines
Wed, Apr 15 - Sun, Apr 19
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4:37 pm - 2:13 pm
SNA
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CLT
18h 36m
2 stops
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10:14 am - 8:57 pm
CLT
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SNA
13h 43m
2 stops
$282Spirit Airlines
Wed, Mar 18 - Wed, Mar 25
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10:48 am - 8:21 am
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CLT
18h 33m
2 stops
Spirit Airlines Logo
11:12 am - 9:53 am
CLT
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SNA
25h 41m
3 stops
$296Spirit Airlines
Tue, Mar 10 - Sat, Mar 14
Spirit Airlines Logo
1:20 pm - 8:26 am
SNA
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CLT
16h 06m
2 stops
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1:20 pm - 9:53 am
CLT
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SNA
23h 33m
2 stops
$297Spirit Airlines
Wed, Mar 25 - Sun, Mar 29
Spirit Airlines Logo
10:48 am - 8:21 am
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CLT
18h 33m
2 stops
Spirit Airlines Logo
1:20 pm - 9:53 am
CLT
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SNA
23h 33m
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$300Spirit Airlines
Booking Insights

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, Tuesday 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 April, where tickets cost $473 (return) on average. On the other hand, the most expensive months are January and December, where the average cost of round-trip tickets is $707 and $550 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 $527 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 30% compared to booking last minute. For the absolute cheapest price, our data suggests you should book 23 weeks before departure.

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Expert advice for your flight from Santa Ana to Charlotte

 
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Low seasonJanuary
Cheapest flight$71
Best time to beat the crowds but there is an average 33% increase in price.
Most popular time to fly and prices are also 11% 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 $71 for a one-way ticket and $208 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, United Airlines, JetBlue, Air Caraïbes, and Hawaiian Airlines.

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

    The Airbus A321 (sharklets) 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?

    Star Alliance, SkyTeam, and oneworld are the airline alliances operating flights between John Wayne (Santa Ana) and Charlotte, with Star Alliance 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 $212 or less one-way and $413 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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Charlotte Douglas to Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty

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Reviews of the top 4 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.
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7.9
DeltaOverall score based on 8128 reviews
8.1Boarding
7.9Comfort
7.8Entertainment
8.5Crew
7.2Food
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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.

10.0 ExcellentDr. Simon, Jan 2026
LAX - JFK
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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’s staff is unmatched. From the gate agents, to the pilots, to the flight attendants… all top of the industry.

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

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 smooth, on-time, and pleasantly uneventful flight. The team at the gate and on board were professional and genuinely courteous. The pilot kept us well updated throughout, and both takeoff and landing were steady and enjoyable without any drama. Just a good, solid flight. Thank you! 💗

No lunch on a x-country flight scheduled for 10:50 am departure, arrived 5+ hrs later. That requires a black box label before you pay for the tickets. Worst, when I checked in online, it's specifically said that lunch was served on his flight for economy Plus passengers.

Our flight from SFO to MSP was right on time on 11/15/2025. No delays. As we approached MSP at about 8 pm, we circled in the air until 8:40 pm so I don't call that efficient for MSP. I think the captain should announce the delay and why. (as if we all don't know that we are just circling around the area, slowing down, speeding up, slowing down.) Thank you. Marilyn Fischer

Staff were friendly and happy. Delta could make sure passengers that don't have the app know of changes. Without Kayak I would not have known about the change of gate or the delay. Kayak was faster to notify me.

The flight used a B767 with a very old interior from before 2014. The entertainment system did not work at all during the flight despite attempts to reset the system. It was like they flew this route just to be competitive.

Delayed flight (1hour) plus a long layover after an overnight flight with no backup plane available.

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’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

Pushed back only to get deplaned due to a tire damaged by ground crew. They did at least go pretty fast. The bathrooms should be banned under the Geneva convention. No room to even sit straight on the toilet. The under-seat entertainment units block what little leg room there is.

United airlines has the best customer experience from booking to arrival. I always fly United airlines. The mileage program is excellent

Older aircraft, no meal, only food was for purchase. Not impressed United.

Not pleasant trip cross country when the entertainment and WiFi system not working. No entertainment for entirety of route. Staff was rather nonchalant in that they dismissed the problem due to age of plane. It would have been nice to know this up front so I could have come prepared to read or download movies before boarding Coincidentally or not, there was a similar issue with the entertainment system on my previous flight I took on my fist leg of the trip. There are no seat TVs, so you must rely on the app when it works. United can do better. Also, what use it it to pay for boarding group 2 when half of the passengers are in the same line as you?

Premium Plus is a really good idea for longer flights

I would like the crew to talk LESS over the PA and specifically about credit card offers. I am trying to work, sleep, watch a movie and the PA was booming about a credit card offer. Could we go back to the days when the customer was more important than selling a credit card?

It was a good trip. Flight Attendants were friendly and responsive.

Crew in Columbia was not prepared for landing. It was a bit of a disaster and getting bags took forever.

Tell the crew (when boarding) to yell at the imbeciles blocking us from walking up to scan. I promise everyone crowds around and half of us (most the time I’m group 4) have to push our way through. Your staff is awesome, the public - not so much-

It was fine. My connection in Charlotte to go to WPB was too late and I had to spend the night in the Charlotte Airport in the mini suites.

Nothing to write home about, average flight experience. Seats were spacious enough, crew friendly enough. Loved the AA entertainment/wifi service.

Great flight - friendly and attentive team! Seats in coach were comfy, but a little cramped - but that is the case with all airlines ;)

Experience was good, however I had a delay due to weather happening and had to re purchase a seat on a new plane for a higher price (could be my own issue and misunderstanding) but other than that situation. First time flyer (by myself) was terrific!! The last from ORD to ALO didn't have wifi, but it was only 45 minutes so I'm sure that was part of the reason. Overall my experience was great! Next time I will remember to buy tickets with longer layovers. The delays really saved my overall anxiety. :)

Did not understand a single word the attendant said on the pa system. I was glad it was not an emergency.

My flight was delayed about three hours. I got home at 3:30 in the morning very bad experience.

It was ok. It was expensive to check 2 bags ($75.00 per bag), and then it took a long time to wait for shuttle to take us from one terminal to the terminal where the plane was taking off at LAX. And all of this for a flight where we had to pay for any food or drink that was not water.

When I wanted to check in 3 hours prior to boarding time, the employees mentioned “a little over an hour delay” so I waited for an hour then I went to go look for food in the terminal and most people from that flight were in the same area looking for food. Finally I decided after food to check to see if it’s anytime closer and now it’s 2 mins until boarding closes?! What are you kidding me? I didn’t receive anything via sms about boarding now nor via email or on the intercom. I luckily made it through, barely, and then there’s no room for my carry on mind you I’m in the very first row so I had to place my purse in one further row back and my carry on sections down. Not sure who pays for better seats to get your stuff placed all over the plane but that was the worst experience I’ve ever had flying with anyone.

Everyone seemed to be in zone 1 for boarding. Maybe break it up a little. Otherwise, smooth flight.

This airline sucks. They offer low rates then charge you for everything, the app does not work well, the seats are the most uncomfortable. Maintenance issues on the flight, and you still have to sit through their credit card commercials. People are nice enough but does not make up for overall poor experience.

Finally a Frontier on time and efficient. I've had problems before with your airline, but this time everything went fine.

Frontier is terrible. Paid for exit row, not given exit row, refused to refund fee.

Cancelled flight after I arrived at airport after 75 min drive and parking. Next flight was 4 days in the future. Had to scramble and buy a much more expensive flight on another carrier.

I liked the turn-style feature at gate 209B at LAX. Very efficient process. The gate staff also made several, clearly directed announcements so I felt very informed.

The seats were awful, hard plastic covered in sheet vinyl. The airline tries to scam you into paying extra to get seat together when the flight wasn’t full. They were going to separate a family with young children but my wife who had a row to herself gave up her seat so the young mom could be with her young boys. I’m never giving this airline my money again.

It was a short flight so no food or entertainment….

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