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

• Earliest: departs at 6:45 am and lands at 9:07 am
• Latest: departs at 8:50 pm and lands at 11:12 pm.

The flight takes about 2h 22m.

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

• Economy Class
• First Class

A nonstop flight from Santa Ana to Denver takes 2h 22m, covering 844 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 Denver range from $227 to $404, with an average of $317 over the past 12 months. Anything below $227 counts as a good deal.

Last-minute fares on this route (booked within two weeks of departure) run 23% above the $317 route average. Book 8 weeks before departure for the lowest fares.

On this route, layover flights are cheaper than nonstop options on average. Layover fares average $171 round-trip via Las Vegas Harry Reid Intl (LAS), compared to $323 for nonstop.

There is no standard. Checked-bag policies vary by airline on this route. Most carriers charge $40–$100 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 United Airlines and Southwest. Other aircraft seen on the route include Airbus A320neo variants.

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

Yes. Based on fares seen in the past 5 days, round-trip prices on this route showed a wide range, from about $156 to $1,322. That means the highest observed fare was about 8x higher than the lowest one.

JetBlue is the only airline on the Santa Ana to Denver route offering in-flight Wi-Fi. Pricing depends on fare class.

One-way fares from Santa Ana to Denver are currently lower than usual. Average one-way flight prices are about $90, which is 50% below the typical average for this route.

Denver Intl Airport (DEN) hosts 5 major car rental companies, with daily rates starting from around $15 for economy cars. Top options include:

• Routes Car & Truck Rentals
• Ace
• Europcar
• NU Car
• Hertz

Flights from Santa Ana to Denver usually depart from Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty (SNA) and arrive at Denver Intl (DEN).

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

• Phoenix Sky Harbor Intl (PHX) - 43% of one-stop connections
• Las Vegas Harry Reid Intl (LAS) - 19% of one-stop connections
• San Francisco (SFO) - 19% of one-stop connections
• Salt Lake City (SLC) - 19% of one-stop connections

Yes. Flexible dates can save you up to 21% on flights from Santa Ana to Denver. Thursday is the cheapest departure day at $291 round-trip on average, while Sunday is the most expensive at $364, a difference of $73.

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 Denver. The airlines offering nonstop flights on this route include:

• United Airlines
• Southwest
• Frontier

Flying via Phoenix Sky Harbor Intl (PHX) gives the shortest average 1-stop total travel time at 6h 58m, compared with 7h 41m via Salt Lake City (SLC) and 7h 46m via San Francisco (SFO).

Denver is 1 hour ahead of Santa Ana (Mountain Time vs Pacific Time). Plan for the time shift when scheduling connections or first-day activities.

Some of the most popular sights in Denver are Colorado Convention Center, Coors Field and Ball Arena. These are among the most viewed places in Denver on KAYAK.

Among airlines operating Santa Ana to Denver flights:

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

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

Each car rental agency at Denver International Airport (DEN) runs its own shuttle between the terminals and the rental facility. Shuttles can be boarded on Level 5 outside doors 505 to 513 on the east side or 504 to 512 on the west side at Island 4. DEN has 11 car rental companies.

Yes. The USO at John Wayne Airport welcomes active and reserve members and their dependents, as well as military retirees on a space-available basis and offers amenities at no cost to troops and eligible guests.

Yes, the Nursing Mother's Lounge is in Terminal B between Gates 11 and 12 near the Children’s Play Area. It offers a private, quiet space for traveling mothers to nurse or pump, with comfortable seating, adjustable lighting, a changing table, a sink and colorful wall art to keep older children amused.

Yes. DEN has airside pet relief areas in the centers of the A, B and C Concourses next to the U.S. mail drops. These stations have artificial turf flooring, a drainage system and an artificial rock. They also include a wall-mounted sink, a soap dispenser, an automatic hand dryer, a paper towel dispenser, bags, disposal containers and a wall mural. An outdoor pet relief station is outside Door 200 on the west side of the Jeppesen Terminal.