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Two cabin classes are available on flights from Santa Ana to Columbus Airport:

• Economy Class
• First Class

A nonstop flight from Santa Ana to Columbus Airport takes 00m, covering 1,968 miles.

No, a passport is not required for this domestic route, but you will need a real ID-compliant driver's license, a state ID or another TSA-accepted form of identification.

Round-trip flights from Santa Ana to Columbus Airport range from $348 to $552, with an average of $430 over the past 12 months. Anything below $348 counts as a good deal.

On this route, nonstop flights are cheaper than layover options on average. Nonstop fares average $313 round-trip, compared to $348 via a layover through Austin Bergstrom (AUS).

There is no standard. Checked-bag policies vary by airline on this route. Most carriers charge $40–$40 for the first checked bag in economy. Premium fares and elite-status bookings typically include a free checked bag.

The Boeing 737 MAX 8 family is used most often on this route, operated mainly by American Airlines and Alaska Airlines. Other aircraft seen on the route include Boeing 737 variants.

Yes. Based on fares seen in the past 5 days, round-trip prices on this route showed a wide range, from about $288 to $2,169. That means the highest observed fare was about 8x higher than the lowest one.

One-way fares from Santa Ana to Columbus Airport are currently lower than usual. Average one-way flight prices are about $175, which is 28% below the typical average for this route.

Columbus Airport (CMH) hosts 5 major car rental companies, with daily rates averaging $78 for economy cars. Top options include:

• Payless
• Budget
• Alamo
• Enterprise Rent-A-Car
• Thrifty

Flights from Santa Ana to Columbus Airport usually depart from Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty (SNA) and arrive at Columbus (CMH).

One-stop flights from Santa Ana to Columbus Airport most commonly connect through:

• Phoenix Sky Harbor Intl (PHX) - 47% of one-stop connections
• Chicago O'Hare Intl (ORD) - 16% of one-stop connections
• Denver Intl (DEN) - 13% of one-stop connections
• Dallas/Fort Worth (DFW) - 11% of one-stop connections

Yes. Flexible dates can save you up to 34% on flights from Santa Ana to Columbus Airport. Thursday is the cheapest departure day at $367 round-trip on average, while Saturday is the most expensive at $556, a difference of $189.

KAYAK's flexible dates feature shows options up to 3 days before and after your selected dates, making it easier to compare nearby fares.

Flying via Las Vegas Harry Reid Intl (LAS) gives the shortest average 1-stop total travel time at 6h 20m, compared with 6h 59m via Denver Intl (DEN) and 7h via Phoenix Sky Harbor Intl (PHX).

Columbus Airport is 3 hours ahead of Santa Ana (Eastern Time vs Pacific Time). Plan for the time shift when scheduling connections or first-day activities.

Some of the most popular sights in Columbus Airport are Greater Columbus Convention Center, Ohio Stadium and Nationwide Arena. These are among the most viewed places in Columbus Airport on KAYAK.

Here are some options for this route, based on selected ticket types and cabin classes:

• Breeze Airways: a cabin bag in Economy Class class

Bag allowance can vary by ticket type, cabin class, route and airline, so always check the fare details before booking.