SNA - CMH

$102 Find Cheap Flights from John Wayne (Santa Ana) to Columbus

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Cheapest round-trip
$241
Overall average: $389
Multiple Airlines
Thu 4/16Thu 4/23
SNA - CMH • 2 stops
Cheapest non-stop
$248
Breeze Airways
Sun 5/31Thu 6/4
SNA - CMH • Non-stop
Nonstop flights
2 days a week
Thu, Sun
You can fly direct with Breeze Airways. Average duration is 0
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Cheapest • from $248 (round-trip)
Best reviews • 8.1 score
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Cheapest • Avg $321 (round-trip)
Shortest trip • 6h 33m (one-way)
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Cheap Flights from Santa Ana to Columbus (SNA-CMH)

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

Thu, Apr 16 - Thu, Apr 23
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7:30 am - 5:40 pm
SNA
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CMH
31h 10m
2 stops
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8:15 pm - 10:44 am
CMH
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SNA
17h 29m
1 stop
$241Multiple Airlines
Thu, Apr 16 - Thu, Apr 23
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11:29 am - 7:33 pm
SNA
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CMH
29h 04m
1 stop
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8:15 pm - 10:44 am
CMH
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SNA
17h 29m
1 stop
$248Frontier
Thu, Jun 4 - Sun, Jun 7
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12:36 pm - 8:09 pm
SNA
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CMH
4h 33mnonstop
Breeze Airways Logo
9:47 am - 11:51 am
CMH
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SNA
5h 04mnonstop
$277Breeze Airways
Thu, Jun 18 - Thu, Jul 2
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12:36 pm - 8:09 pm
SNA
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CMH
4h 33mnonstop
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9:47 am - 11:51 am
CMH
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SNA
5h 04mnonstop
$286Breeze Airways
Thu, Apr 16 - Thu, Apr 23
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5:33 pm - 5:40 pm
SNA
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CMH
21h 07m
2 stops
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8:15 pm - 10:44 am
CMH
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SNA
17h 29m
1 stop
$295Frontier
Thu, Apr 16 - Thu, Apr 23
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11:29 am - 7:33 pm
SNA
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CMH
29h 04m
1 stop
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8:15 pm - 10:44 am
CMH
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SNA
17h 29m
1 stop
$301Frontier
Thu, Jun 11 - Sun, Jun 14
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12:36 pm - 8:09 pm
SNA
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CMH
4h 33mnonstop
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9:47 am - 11:51 am
CMH
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SNA
5h 04mnonstop
$308Breeze Airways
Thu, Jun 4 - Sun, Jun 7
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12:36 pm - 8:09 pm
SNA
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CMH
4h 33mnonstop
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9:47 am - 11:51 am
CMH
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SNA
5h 04mnonstop
$321Breeze Airways
Thu, Jun 4 - Sun, Jun 7
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12:36 pm - 8:09 pm
SNA
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CMH
4h 33mnonstop
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9:47 am - 11:51 am
CMH
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SNA
5h 04mnonstop
$332Breeze Airways
Mon, Jun 1 - Thu, Jun 4
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1:04 pm - 12:22 pm
SNA
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CMH
20h 18m
1 stop
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9:47 am - 11:51 am
CMH
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SNA
5h 04mnonstop
$354Breeze Airways
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KAYAK's insights & trends for Santa Ana to Columbus flights

Get data-powered insights and trends into flights from Santa Ana to Columbus 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 Columbus?

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

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

What is the cheapest month to fly from Santa Ana to Columbus Airport?

To calculate monthly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each month over the last year for round-trip flights from Santa Ana to Columbus Airport, 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 Columbus Airport is September, where tickets cost $339 (return) on average. On the other hand, the most expensive months are November and March, where the average cost of round-trip tickets is $612 and $608 respectively.

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

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 1 stop layover the cheapest option at $347 on average.

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

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 Columbus Airport, 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 Columbus Airport, you should book around 3 weeks before departure, which saves you about 59% compared to booking last minute. For the absolute cheapest price, our data suggests you should book 3 weeks before departure.

Good to know

Low seasonJanuary
Cheapest flight$102
Best time to beat the crowds but there is an average 7% increase in price.
Most popular time to fly and prices are also 1% lower on average.
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When to book flights from Santa Ana to Columbus

Are your dates flexible? Find out the best times to travel from Santa Ana to Columbus 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 John Wayne (Santa Ana) to Columbus flights

  • What is the cheapest flight from Santa Ana to Columbus Airport?

    In the last 3 days, the lowest price for a flight from Santa Ana to Columbus Airport was $102 for a one-way ticket and $241 for a round-trip.

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

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

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

    American Airlines, JetBlue, and Alaska Airlines offer inflight Wi-Fi service on the John Wayne (Santa Ana) to Columbus flight route.

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

    The Airbus A220-300 is the aircraft model that flies most regularly on the John Wayne (Santa Ana) to Columbus flight route.

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

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

  • Which is the best airline for flights from Santa Ana to Columbus, Breeze Airways or Southwest?

    The two airlines most popular with KAYAK users for flights from Santa Ana to Columbus are Breeze Airways and Southwest. With an average price for the route of $252 and an overall rating of 8.1, Breeze Airways is the most popular choice. Southwest is also a great choice for the route, with an average price of $446 and an overall rating of 8.0.

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

    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 Columbus.

  • 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 Columbus?

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

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

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

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

 
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 Columbus.
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Direct departures

Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty to Columbus

Thursday

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Sunday

Breeze Airways

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Columbus to Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty

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Reviews of the top 5 airlines serving from Santa Ana to Columbus

 
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Breeze AirwaysOverall score based on 271 reviews
8.2Comfort
6.6Food
8.7Crew
6.6Entertainment
8.3Boarding
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Our flight was delayed 7 hours. Due to a change in equipment we were downgraded from "Nicest" to "Nicer," even having to pay for a soft drink. Disappointing. To Breeze's credit that issued a $100 flight credit. A refund would have been more appreciated.

6.0 GoodJames, Feb 2026
RDU - RSW
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Our flight was delayed 7 hours. Due to a change in equipment we were downgraded from "Nicest" to "Nicer," even having to pay for a soft drink. Disappointing. To Breeze's credit that issued a $100 flight credit. A refund would have been more appreciated.

Lost my luggage and terrible experience with customer service trying to track it down

10 hour delay with minimal updates. Couldn’t leave terminal and then ended up on redeye with a dirty broken plane. It is literally impossible to reach customer service via gate agent, app, phone, text or email.

I thought that I had pre-purchased carry-on luggage and was surprised when I tried to check in that I did not have it.

Flight departure was 90 min delayed, and the boarding experience was confused, stressful, and generally poor. Additionally, the wifi on the plane was malfunctioning for all but the final 15 min of the flight into ILM.

Great experience and In love flying in and out of Provo airport

You get what you pay for. It’s like a bus but flying. No frills, no snacks. Leg room was fine, boarding was good.

Overall good. Plenty of legroom and fairly comfortable seats. No issues with capacity and the overhead been even though most people brought several carry-ons on. I don’t think Breeze really enforces the pay for a carry-on rule.

Surprised at how much I enjoyed Breeze. Paid for the Nicer upgrade which made it closer in price to a flag ship carrier but with more comfortable seats and much more leg room. Crew was polite and since we brought our food no loss there. Would make the point that the ‘have to pay for a carry-on is BS’. Most people did not and had several. Still was plenty of room in the overheads.

Comfortable seating, adequate space available, nice to have USB port, polite crew.

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

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

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

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.

Boarding and crew were fantastic, but I paid for a window seat with no window. Seat 11D on a CRJ-900 apparently does not have a window. Lesson learned.

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 gate agent was most helpful in getting me on to fly standby. I greatly appreciate it.

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.

Excellent flight and got us around tough weather. Only issue was seat TV did not work and crew tried to reboot.

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.

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.

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

After changing the departure gate 5 times making us mo e from one side of the airport to the other and then back the flight was delayed nearly 2 hours. The male flight attendant had a bad attitude with the guest being condescending, disrespectful with people who were already on edge.

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

American continues to decline in their customer service and its beyond disappointing.

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

Delayed initially because they couldn’t print the flight details. Poor instruction on delay. When I got on the plane the flight attendant argued with me about whether my carry on would fit (it did, although she didn’t acknowledge that). No greeting (other than arguing with me) getting on or off the plane.

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

Mediocre would be best description. Food bland. Seat biz class uncomfortable to sleep. Crew never dimmed lights completely in an overnight flight to Europe. Would avoid AA if possible.

Small plane, poor meal choices for first class, bad terminal and boarding experience at LAX

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