Find cheap flights from John Wayne (Santa Ana) to Dallas - Compare and Save

These are the earliest and latest flight times available from Santa Ana to Dallas:

• Earliest: departs at 6:45 am and lands at 9:54 am
• Latest: departs at 6:54 pm and lands at 10:03 pm.

The flight takes about 3h 09m.

Three cabin classes are available on flights from Santa Ana to Dallas:

• Economy Class
• Business Class
• First Class

A nonstop flight from Santa Ana to Dallas takes 3h 09m, covering 1,216 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 Dallas range from $347 to $592, with an average of $458 over the past 12 months. Anything below $347 counts as a good deal.

Last-minute fares on this route (booked within two weeks of departure) run 12% above the $458 route average. Book 17 weeks before departure for the lowest fares.

On this route, layover flights are cheaper than nonstop options on average. Layover fares average $308 round-trip via Las Vegas Harry Reid Intl (LAS), compared to $465 for nonstop.

There is no standard. Checked-bag policies vary by airline on this route. Most carriers charge $45–$100 for the first checked bag in economy. Premium fares and elite-status bookings typically include a free checked bag.

Morning is the busiest departure period on Santa Ana to Dallas flights, with 50% of flights leaving in that window. Afternoon departures account for 40%, evening flights for 10%, and night flights for 0%.

Two airlines offer in-flight Wi-Fi on Santa Ana to Dallas flights:

• American Airlines
• JetBlue

Pricing varies by airline and fare class. Some plans are included with the ticket or loyalty program; others are paid add-ons priced by flight length.

Since Dallas is served by multiple airports, car rental options and rates can vary depending on which one you fly into.
Near Dallas/Fort Worth Airport (DFW) — daily rates from around $18:

• Easirent
• Europcar
• Ace
• Hertz
• Thrifty

Near Dallas Love Field Airport (DAL) — daily rates from around $24:

• Easirent
• Thrifty
• Dollar
• Hertz
• Budget

Flights from Santa Ana to Dallas usually depart from Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty (SNA) and may arrive at several airports in Dallas area, including Dallas Addison (ADS), Dallas Love Field (DAL) and Dallas/Fort Worth (DFW).

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

• Las Vegas Harry Reid Intl (LAS) - 43% of one-stop connections
• Denver Intl (DEN) - 24% of one-stop connections
• Phoenix Sky Harbor Intl (PHX) - 19% of one-stop connections
• Salt Lake City (SLC) - 8% of one-stop connections

Yes. Flexible dates can save you up to 36% on flights from Santa Ana to Dallas. Thursday is the cheapest departure day at $407 round-trip on average, while Sunday is the most expensive at $632, a difference of $225.

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

3 airlines operate flights between Santa Ana and Dallas. The airlines offering nonstop flights on this route include:

• American Airlines
• Southwest
• Frontier

Flying via Phoenix Sky Harbor Intl (PHX) gives the shortest average 1-stop total travel time at 5h 11m, compared with 5h 46m via Salt Lake City (SLC) and 5h 52m via Houston George Bush Intcntl (IAH).

Dallas is 2 hours ahead of Santa Ana (Central Time vs Pacific Time). Plan for the time shift when scheduling connections or first-day activities.

Some of the most popular sights in Dallas are American Airlines Center, Kay Bailey Hutchison Convention Center and Dallas World Aquarium. These are among the most viewed places in Dallas on KAYAK.

Among airlines operating Santa Ana to Dallas flights:

• Frontier: offers free seat selection
• American Airlines: offers extra legroom; offers free seat selection
• Southwest: offers free seat selection
• Alaska Airlines: offers free seat selection

Extra legroom and free seat selection availability depends on fare class and route.

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

• Frontier: a cabin bag and a checked bag in Economy Class
• American Airlines: a cabin bag and a checked bag in Economy Class
• Southwest: a cabin bag and a checked bag in Economy Class

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