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Cheapest round-trip
$189
Typical prices: $176-$345
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SNA - DEN • 1 stop
Cheapest non-stop
$192
Typical prices: $155-$349
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Thu 10/15Mon 10/19
SNA - DEN • Non-stop
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United Economy Plus adds legroom, while Southwest offers Cash + Points.
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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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Recent round-trip flight deals from Santa Ana to Denver

Thu, Sep 10 - Sun, Sep 13
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5:07 pm - 9:43 amSNA  Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty-DEN Denver Intl
15h 36m1 stop Phoenix-Mesa Gateway
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7:00 am - 8:45 amDEN  Denver Intl-SNA Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty
26h 45m1 stop Phoenix Sky Harbor Intl
$189Multiple Airlines
Thu, Oct 29 - Sat, Oct 31
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4:46 pm - 3:52 amSNA  Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty-DEN Denver Intl
10h 06m1 stop Las Vegas Harry Reid Intl
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10:43 pm - 4:51 pmDEN  Denver Intl-SNA Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty
19h 08m2 stops Phoenix Sky Harbor Intl San Francisco
$190Frontier
Sat, Oct 10 - Mon, Oct 12
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7:30 am - 11:46 pmSNA  Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty-DEN Denver Intl
15h 16m1 stop Las Vegas Harry Reid Intl
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7:00 am - 5:35 pmDEN  Denver Intl-SNA Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty
11h 35m1 stop Las Vegas Harry Reid Intl
$190Multiple Airlines
Fri, Oct 2 - Sun, Oct 4
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9:30 am - 9:43 amSNA  Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty-DEN Denver Intl
23h 13m1 stop Phoenix Sky Harbor Intl
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10:47 pm - 8:45 amDEN  Denver Intl-SNA Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty
10h 58m1 stop Phoenix Sky Harbor Intl
$190Frontier
Wed, Sep 9 - Fri, Sep 11
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3:20 pm - 6:40 pmSNA  Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty-DEN Denver Intl
2h 20mnonstop
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8:30 pm - 9:55 pmDEN  Denver Intl-SNA Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty
2h 25mnonstop
$196Southwest
Mon, Aug 31 - Sat, Sep 5
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5:00 pm - 8:15 pmSNA  Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty-DEN Denver Intl
2h 15mnonstop
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7:30 pm - 8:55 pmDEN  Denver Intl-SNA Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty
2h 25mnonstop
$202Southwest
Fri, Sep 11 - Fri, Sep 11
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6:45 am - 10:20 amSNA  Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty-DEN Denver Intl
2h 35mnonstop
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8:50 pm - 10:17 pmDEN  Denver Intl-SNA Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty
2h 27mnonstop
$205United Airlines
Sun, Sep 6 - Tue, Sep 8
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6:25 pm - 9:49 pmSNA  Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty-DEN Denver Intl
2h 24mnonstop
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5:30 pm - 6:59 pmDEN  Denver Intl-SNA Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty
2h 29mnonstop
$208United Airlines
Tue, Sep 22 - Wed, Sep 23
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9:55 am - 5:02 pmSNA  Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty-DEN Denver Intl
6h 07m1 stop Salt Lake City
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5:30 am - 9:03 amDEN  Denver Intl-SNA Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty
4h 33m1 stop Salt Lake City
$241Delta
Tue, Nov 10 - Wed, Nov 11
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5:16 pm - 11:00 pmSNA  Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty-DEN Denver Intl
4h 44m1 stop Salt Lake City
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5:25 am - 9:01 amDEN  Denver Intl-SNA Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty
4h 36m1 stop Salt Lake City
$241Delta
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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.

How much is a round-trip flight from Santa Ana, California to Denver?

This analysis is based on the cheapest round-trip price found on KAYAK in the last 12 months by searching for a flight from Santa Ana, California to Denver departing in September.

Flight prices are below average for this route right now.

Flights to Denver from Santa Ana, California usually cost between $219 and $376 in September.
The lowest price found in the past 5 days was $189 on Multiple Airlines (Sep 10-Sep 13).

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 Friday 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 Saturdays and the most expensive ones on Tuesdays.

What is the cheapest month to fly from John Wayne (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 John Wayne (Santa Ana) to Denver is October, where tickets cost $235 (return) on average. On the other hand, the most expensive months are June and July, where the average cost of round-trip tickets is $411 and $390 respectively.

How far in advance should I book a flight from John Wayne (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 John Wayne (Santa Ana) to Denver, you should book around 4 weeks before departure, which saves you about 38% compared to booking last minute. For the absolute cheapest price, our data suggests you should book 7 weeks before departure.

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Expert advice for your flight from Santa Ana to Denver

 
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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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Low season

January

Cheapest flight

$103
Best time to beat the crowds with an average 17% drop in price.
Most popular time to fly and prices are also 22% lower on average.
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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.
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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 John Wayne (Santa Ana) to Denver?

    In the last 5 days, the lowest price for a flight from John Wayne (Santa Ana) to Denver was $103 for a one-way ticket and $189 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, JetBlue, American Airlines, and Finnair 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 Boeing 737 MAX 8 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?

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

  • 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 John Wayne (Santa Ana) to Denver, Southwest or Delta?

    The two airlines most popular with KAYAK users for flights from John Wayne (Santa Ana) to Denver are Southwest and Delta. With an average price for the route of $369 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 $289 and an overall rating of 7.8.

  • 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 John Wayne (Santa Ana) to Denver

  • Looking for a cheap flight? 25% of our users found flights on this route for $183 or less one-way and $328 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?

 
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 Denver Intl.
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Direct departures

Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty to Denver Intl

Monday

Frontier,Southwest,United Airlines

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Tuesday

Southwest,United Airlines

Southwest,United Airlines

Wednesday

Southwest,United Airlines

Southwest,United Airlines

Thursday

Frontier,Southwest,United Airlines

Frontier,Southwest, +1 more

Friday

Frontier,Southwest,United Airlines

Frontier,Southwest, +1 more

Saturday

Southwest,United Airlines,Frontier

Southwest,United Airlines, +1 more

Sunday

Frontier,Southwest,United Airlines

Frontier,Southwest, +1 more

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Direct returns

Denver Intl to Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty

Monday

Frontier,Southwest,United Airlines

Frontier,Southwest, +1 more

Tuesday

Southwest,United Airlines

Southwest,United Airlines

Wednesday

Southwest,United Airlines

Southwest,United Airlines

Thursday

Frontier,Southwest,United Airlines

Frontier,Southwest, +1 more

Friday

Frontier,Southwest,United Airlines

Frontier,Southwest, +1 more

Saturday

Southwest,United Airlines,Frontier

Southwest,United Airlines, +1 more

Sunday

Frontier,Southwest,United Airlines

Frontier,Southwest, +1 more

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Other airlines flying from Santa Ana to Denver

Flights from the other most popular airlines that fly from Santa Ana to Denver according to KAYAK users. Prices are the lowest found on KAYAK over the last 7 days. Price and availability are not guaranteed.