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Cheap Flights from Santa Ana to Denver (SNA-DEN)

 
Here are some of the best deals found on KAYAK recently from the most popular airlines for round-trip flights from Santa Ana to Denver 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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Tue, Aug 12 - Mon, Aug 18
Frontier Logo
11:56 am - 3:28 pmSNA-DEN
2h 32mnonstop
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9:42 am - 11:10 amDEN-SNA
2h 28mnonstop
$120Frontier
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Fri, Aug 22 - Mon, Aug 25
Frontier Logo
12:09 pm - 3:43 pmSNA-DEN
2h 34mnonstop
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10:00 am - 11:24 amDEN-SNA
2h 24mnonstop
$121Frontier
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Tue, Aug 12 - Thu, Aug 14
Frontier Logo
11:56 am - 3:28 pmSNA-DEN
2h 32mnonstop
Frontier Logo
9:42 am - 11:10 amDEN-SNA
2h 28mnonstop
$130Frontier
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Wed, Aug 20 - Wed, Sep 3
Southwest Logo
5:45 pm - 9:00 pmSNA-DEN
2h 15mnonstop
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7:25 pm - 8:50 pmDEN-SNA
2h 25mnonstop
$157Southwest
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Sat, Aug 30 - Mon, Sep 1
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4:15 pm - 7:36 pmSNA-DEN
2h 21mnonstop
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8:47 pm - 10:12 pmDEN-SNA
2h 25mnonstop
$177United Airlines
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Wed, Aug 20 - Wed, Sep 3
Southwest Logo
3:35 pm - 10:30 pmSNA-DEN
5h 55m1 stop
Southwest Logo
7:25 pm - 8:50 pmDEN-SNA
2h 25mnonstop
$187Southwest
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Wed, Jul 23 - Fri, Jul 25
United Airlines Logo
6:40 pm - 9:57 pmSNA-DEN
2h 17mnonstop
United Airlines Logo
7:40 pm - 9:07 pmDEN-SNA
2h 27mnonstop
$197United Airlines
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Wed, Jul 23 - Sat, Aug 2
Delta Logo
7:15 am - 3:00 pmSNA-DEN
6h 45m1 stop
Delta Logo
3:55 pm - 9:46 pmDEN-SNA
6h 51m1 stop
$217Delta
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Tue, Jul 22 - Thu, Jul 24
Delta Logo
5:05 pm - 10:11 pmSNA-DEN
4h 06m1 stop
Delta Logo
5:30 am - 8:48 amDEN-SNA
4h 18m1 stop
$227Delta
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Tue, Jul 15 - Sun, Jul 20
American Airlines Logo
4:30 pm - 9:42 pmSNA-DEN
4h 12m1 stop
American Airlines Logo
6:45 pm - 9:51 pmDEN-SNA
4h 06m1 stop
$283American Airlines
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Expert advice for your flight from Santa Ana to Denver

 
Snippets provided in this section are AI-generated based on a summarization of KAYAK-commissioned articles. The articles are presented as-is, for general informational purposes only, and may not be up-to-date. The opinions contained in the articles are original to the author and reflect their authentic experience, which may vary significantly from the experience of others.
KAYAK teamed up with top travel experts to share the best tips for your journey.
Airlines
Frontier

Frontier's Premium Bundle includes priority boarding and extra legroom seats.


Avoid Basic Fare for more flexibility; Economy Bundle offers carry-on and seat selection.

Read more about Frontierby Stefanie Waldek
United Airlines

United's Economy Plus offers up to 6 inches more legroom than standard economy.


United's Wi-Fi offers free messaging; check coverage before purchasing for streaming.

Southwest

Southwest offers two free checked bags, ideal for travelers with lots of luggage.


Download the Southwest app for free in-flight messaging and entertainment streaming.

Read more about Southwestby Blane Bachelor
Airports
SNA

SNA offers quick security lines; rarely over 10 minutes. If lines are long, try another terminal's checkpoint, as the airport is compact.

Read more about SNAby Esther Carlstone
DEN

Take the RTD A line train from DEN to downtown Denver in about 40 minutes, a cost-effective option compared to taxis or rideshares.

Read more about DENby Harriet Baskas
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Stefanie Waldek

Stefanie Waldek is a freelance space, travel, and design writer based in Saratoga Springs, NY. Her words have appeared in Space.com, Travel + Leisure, Condé Nast Traveler, Architectural Digest, and House Beautiful, among other publications. An expert in aviation and expedition cruising, Stefanie is frequently up in the air or on the sea, likely en route to Antarctica or the Arctic.

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Blane Bachelor

Blane Bachelor is a journalist and editor specializing in travel and aviation who writes regularly for top global outlets. Born and raised in Florida, Blane has worked and lived in four countries, including the Netherlands, where she’s currently based with her family. Her favorite way to get to know a new destination is by running or riding a bike around town – or hearing a spooky ghost story about local history. She will always choose the window seat.

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Esther Carlstone

Expert on SNA

Esther Carlstone

Esther Carlstone

Esther Carlstone is a travel and food writer based in Los Angeles. Her work has appeared in publications such as Travel + Leisure, Lonely Planet, Forbes, Tripadvisor, Insider, and more.

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Harriet Baskas

Harriet Baskas

Expert on DEN

Harriet Baskas

Harriet Baskas

Harriet is an award-winning journalist who is happiest in an airport or an unusual museum. Her stories about airports, air travel, and the business of travel have appeared on NBC News, CNBC, USA TODAY, The Points Guy and other outlets. She is the creator of the StuckatTheAirport.com blog and the author of nine books. When not out on the road or exploring the latest airport amenities, she’s home in Seattle getting ready for the next adventure.

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KAYAK's insights & trends for Santa Ana to Denver flights

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

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Planning a trip from Santa Ana to Denver? KAYAK’s data-powered insights will help you find cheap flights. Learn the best time to fly, how early to book your ticket, and other tips to secure great prices.

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

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

When flying from John Wayne (Santa Ana) to Denver, you should consider leaving on a Wednesday and avoid Sundays if you are looking for the best rates. For your return to John Wayne (Santa Ana), you’ll find the best rates on Wednesdays and the most expensive ones on Sundays.

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

To calculate monthly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each month over the last year for round-trip flights from Santa Ana to Denver, 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 Denver is September, where tickets cost $175 (return) on average. On the other hand, the most expensive months are January and November, where the average cost of round-trip tickets is $273 and $268 respectively.

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

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 Denver, 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 Denver, you should book around 3 weeks before departure. For the absolute cheapest price, our data suggests you should book 14 weeks before departure.

Good to know

Low seasonJanuary
High seasonAugust
Cheapest flight$71
Best time to beat the crowds but there is an average 13% increase in price.
Most popular time to fly and prices are also 13% lower on average.
Flight from John Wayne (Santa Ana) to Denver

When to book flights from Santa Ana to Denver

Are your dates flexible? Find out the best times to travel from Santa Ana to Denver based on our flight data from the last year. Discover the cheapest month and even day to fly.
Estimated round-trip price
KAYAK looks at all historical flight data for each date to provide a predicted price for one-way trips or round-trips with a duration up to 40 days. While we try to provide actual minimum prices for each date, some prices are predictions and actual prices may differ.

FAQs for booking flights from John Wayne (Santa Ana) to Denver

  • Does DEN provide pet relief areas?

    Yes. The Denver Airport provides Airside pet relief areas in the center of the A, B, and C Concourses, adjacent to the US mail drops. These relief stations feature a drainage system, artificial turf, a wall-mounted sink, hand soap, doggie waist bags, and trash receptacles. There is an outdoor relief station outside Door 200 on the west side of the Jeppesen Terminal.

  • Where can I pick up my car rental at DEN?

    Each car rental agency at the Denver Airport provides its own shuttle to ferry passengers between the terminals and their agency. You can catch these shuttles on Level 5, outside of doors 505 to 513 on the east side or 504 to 512 on the west side, and then go to Island 4. There are 12 car rental companies at DEN, including Enterprise, Budget, Avis, and more.

  • Does SNA provide facilities for nursing moms?

    Yes. In terminal B by Gate 11, the Nursing Mother's Lounge provides a private, quiet, clean space where traveling mothers can nurse or pump in calm privacy. The Nursing Mother's Lounge features comfortable seating, adjustable lighting, a changing table, a sink, colorful artwork on the walls, and space for luggage and other small children.

  • Does the John Wayne Airport have a USO?

    Yes. The USO at John Wayne offers active duty US military members and their families a place to relax and reboot free of charge. Benefits of this lounge include refreshments, coffee and tea, air conditioning, comfortable seating, a children's play area, workstations, Wi-Fi, games, and TV.

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

    In the last 3 days, the lowest price for a flight from Santa Ana to Denver was $71 for a one-way ticket and $120 for a round-trip.

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

    Even though you are not required to have a passport, keep in mind that an official ID is needed to board the airplane.

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

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

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

    The Airbus A320neo is the aircraft model that flies most regularly on the John Wayne (Santa Ana) to Denver flight route.

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

    Star Alliance is the only airline alliance operating flights between John Wayne (Santa Ana) and Denver.

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

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

  • Which is the best airline for flights from Santa Ana to Denver, Southwest or Delta?

    The two airlines most popular with KAYAK users for flights from Santa Ana to Denver are Southwest and Delta. With an average price for the route of $316 and an overall rating of 8.0, Southwest is the most popular choice. Delta is also a great choice for the route, with an average price of $266 and an overall rating of 8.0.

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

    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 Denver.

  • 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 Denver?

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

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

    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 Denver 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 Denver

  • Looking for a cheap flight? 25% of our users found flights on this route for $128 or less one-way and $225 or less round-trip.
  • John Wayne Airport (SNA) is located in the city of Santa Ana in Orange County, just south of Los Angeles. This small airport serves as a hub for Air California. The Denver International Airport (DEN) is located on the eastern edge of Denver and serves as a hub for United Airlines, Frontier Airlines, Southwest Airlines, and many more minor airlines.
  • Frontier Airlines operates a direct flight between SNA and DEN. Airlines such as Spirit, Frontier, American Airlines, United Airlines, Delta, and Alaska Airlines are among the carriers that operate one-stop flights between SNA and DEN. Layover cities include San Francisco (SFO) Salt Lake City (SLC), Phoenix (PHX), and Las Vegas (LAS). United Airlines, Delta, American Airlines, and Alaska Airlines are among the carriers that operate two-stop flights between SNA and DEN.
  • If you want to get settled soon after you deplane in DEN or you are staying in Denver for just a brief visit, you might want to consider staying at the Westin Denver International Airport, a hotel that is connected to the Jeppesen Terminal at DEN. Amenities of this hotel include room service, a room safe, a pool, a bar, a fitness center, and much more.
  • When you land at DEN, keep an eye out for the art throughout the airport. DEN features paintings, sculptures, murals, and outdoor landscapes in their many permanent and rotating exhibits. For instance, striking murals can be appreciated in the east and west baggage claims just outside the Great Hall and on level 5 of the Jeppesen Terminal.
  • At SNA, you might find yourself interacting with the friendly animals from the AirPAWS Therapy Dog Program. These dogs and their trained handlers roam the Departures area hoping to provide comfort to passengers who might be feeling anxious, sad, confused, or stressed. All passengers are very much encouraged to pet, smooch, and cuddle these therapy dogs.

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

Find which airlines fly direct from Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty Airport to Denver Intl Airport, which days they fly and book direct flights.

Direct departures

Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty to Denver Intl

Monday

Air Canada, Copa Airlines, Frontier, +3 more

Air Canada, Copa Airlines, +4 more

Tuesday

Air Canada, Frontier, Lufthansa, +2 more

Air Canada, Frontier, +3 more

Wednesday

Air Canada, Copa Airlines, Frontier, +3 more

Air Canada, Copa Airlines, +4 more

Thursday

Air Canada, Copa Airlines, Frontier, +3 more

Air Canada, Copa Airlines, +4 more

Friday

Air Canada, Copa Airlines, Frontier, +3 more

Air Canada, Copa Airlines, +4 more

Saturday

Air Canada, Copa Airlines, Frontier, +3 more

Air Canada, Copa Airlines, +4 more

Sunday

Air Canada, Copa Airlines, Frontier, +3 more

Air Canada, Copa Airlines, +4 more

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Direct returns

Denver Intl to Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty

Monday

Air Canada, Copa Airlines, Frontier, +3 more

Air Canada, Copa Airlines, +4 more

Tuesday

Air Canada, Frontier, Lufthansa, +2 more

Air Canada, Frontier, +3 more

Wednesday

Air Canada, Copa Airlines, Frontier, +3 more

Air Canada, Copa Airlines, +4 more

Thursday

Air Canada, Copa Airlines, Frontier, +3 more

Air Canada, Copa Airlines, +4 more

Friday

Air Canada, Copa Airlines, Frontier, +3 more

Air Canada, Copa Airlines, +4 more

Saturday

Air Canada, Copa Airlines, Frontier, +3 more

Air Canada, Copa Airlines, +4 more

Sunday

Air Canada, Copa Airlines, Frontier, +3 more

Air Canada, Copa Airlines, +4 more

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Top 4 airlines serving from Santa Ana to Denver

 
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8.0
SouthwestOverall score based on 4287 reviews
8.2Boarding
7.6Entertainment
7.1Food
8.6Crew
8.0Comfort
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Southwest is typically delayed, and it gets wearisome. It is no longer a discount airline and you get way less than you pay for when it comes to comfort and Ce.

6.0 GoodDavid, Jun 2025BWI - COS
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Southwest is typically delayed, and it gets wearisome. It is no longer a discount airline and you get way less than you pay for when it comes to comfort and Ce.

We sat on the plane on the tarmac for 4 hours.

After a 3 hour layover in Denver my flight was delayed over 5 hours! No explanation; no assistance; no offer to provide compensation; no one at Southwest was willing to offer any assistance. 8 hours in the Denver airport - ridiculous!

It was a perfect flight in all aspects! Both legs!

Great flight, 47 passengers on a 180 seat plane. Stewardess was pleasant and cheerful.

I liked the crew member who gave flight instructions on "in case of a problem:. The seats are so small that only a young teenager could sit in middle seat.

WiFi on the flight was not working. Thus, entertainment options were limited.

Great flight staff. Ease of boarding. Overall, very uneventful and easy trip.

I really like open seating. I hate that I've heard this is going away. This is one of the unique things that makes Southwest my goto choice.

Employees were kind and funny, as always! Flight was late but no announcements were made for people with tight connections to help them transition quickly. No service due to turbulence.

It would be nice if was given wires ear buds. Overall was a good experience was able to sleep on the plane

My flight was 6 pm 6/6. Every hour they delayed it again - air condition issues then no pilot then the crew had worked too many hours and cancelled the flight at 11 pm. Sent customers to NJ a 45 minutes uber ride to a hotel. Had to be back by 5 am for a 7 am flight and again no pilot etc with another three hours of delays.

737-800 in first class was pretty dumpy. Seat had an uncomfortable angle, storage under the seat was blocked so even my very modest backpack didn't fit, power outlet was flaky. Weird tiny seat pockets that couldn't hold a gallon ziploc bag, emesis bag missing, etc. etc. No in-flight service due to turbulence. Crew was excellent, boarding was smooth despite a full flight.

Delta flight was on time, seats were comfortable, and crew was nice.

Thank you for not flipping the plane on the run way. You guys get a 5 star rating for the flight!!!

Boarding is, as it always is… horrible. Gate lice. Slow moving zones. Too many people with carry ons

It was terrible, if they ran flights on time it would make a big difference.

Delta seems to be improving in many areas, except they are super bad with the food available. Bring back normal food service on long flights.

Airline lost my luggage and set me back a day worth of travel due to having to stay in Denver to wait on my luggage

I actually received a notification from kayak on email but not one by text from Delta when my departure gait changed and I almost missed my flight

I was supposed to be on business class at first class from Denver back to Miami due to weather changes. I missed my connection and it’s put on a flight to Fort Lauderdale. Instead of honoring my business class/1st class ticket, they put me in coach, but there were two first class seats open. I think it’s absolutely disgusting that I paid for first class $1300 ticket and they put me in economy and they had to open seats available and I have still not been refunded the difference. I ended up having to eat a snack box instead of the meal I was supposed to get and did not get home till 2 AM so I think that’s a little pathetic that I had to live off crackers for dinner And my poor dog ate some cheese and salami. Oh yes, apparently when they switched me to the new flight they forgot to mention I had a service dog

Excellent service despite turbulence during the flight. Flight attendants were remarkable!

Flight attendant moved my bag without notifying me and was rude to me when I asked him about it. There was no reason to move it.

Food choices were very limited. Taste of the dishes was average.

I liked all the informational texts. I always knew where to go and when .

Received an email the night before showing that there would be seatback entertainment on our flight. We get on and there was no seatback entertainment. And then it was a scramble to try to set up the iPads for the kids before takeoff so they could watch something for the four hour flight.

The reason I don’t fly United. No in seat entertainment for a long flight and inconsistent WiFi and entertainment available from my device.

It was a good flight. Nothing comes to mind about how it could have been better. It was a newer plane, seemed like a great upgrade from your older ones. Staff was very good as well.

The food for long haul was poor compared to Singapore airlines economy. Pasta plain with tomato sauce . Singapore airlines give me Hagen dash small ice cream cup it was great. The choices of dinner course Singapore air also much better The crew mostly friendly. The economy seat are as expected.

The plane was clean. The staff was excellent. The flight attendants were very good. Enjoyable flight. Overall. The seats in the back are too small but, will always be.

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.

Seats are uncomfortable but price is good. Guess I can put up with misery for four hours.

The plane failed preflight inspection, so we sat there for 90 mins while they tried to fix it. Ultimately, everything was remedied and we made our connecting flight; instead of a 2 hour layover at the airport, we spent it waiting on the plane.

I loked walking out on the tarmac to board and no first class. I didn't like that they have no snacks or onboard wifi to bide your time.

The seats were extremely hard and uncomfortable. It was disappointing even for a budget airline.

Delayed each time on a round trip with no significant weather interference. Updates to flight times came after the fact. 30 min behind in boarding and board and phone still show an on time departure. Some mysterious extra 300 miles that came so surprising they had to fuel while we were already on board?

Our flight was canceled for no known reason. We weren’t told until we were checking in at 5:00 am. This was after our last flight with Frontier where we sat on the plane for three hours (not an exaggeration) before we took off because of a mechanical issue. We won’t be flying Frontier again.

Allowed me to chose my seat without extra charge (I purchased full-price ticket) and boarding was in group1. Didn't even serve water.

Stuck in Phoenix for two days, not even a hotel voucher offered.

Every day about it was very different all the boarding pass where all wrong l miss flight no refund all crazy

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