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Cheapest round-trip
$586
Typical prices: $562-$658
American Airlines
Sun 12/30Thu 1/4
SNA - GNV • 1 stop
Cheapest one-way
$468
Typical prices: $403-$667
American Airlines
Sat 12/22
SNA - GNV • 2 stops
Nonstop flights
Not available
There are currently no direct flights between Santa Ana and Gainesville. You'll need to take a connecting flight to reach the destination.
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When to travel
March
Cheapest • 12% price drop
July
Most popular
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Top layover airports
Dallas/Fort Worth (DFW)
Cheapest • Avg $616 (round-trip)
Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson (ATL)
Shortest trip • 8h 10m (one-way)
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Cheap Flights from Santa Ana to Gainesville (SNA-GNV)

 
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Recent round-trip flight deals from Santa Ana to Gainesville

Wed, Dec 30 - Mon, Jan 4
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10:54 am - 11:23 pmSNA  Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty-GNV Gainesville Regional
9h 29m1 stop Dallas/Fort Worth
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5:16 pm - 10:31 pmGNV  Gainesville Regional-SNA Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty
8h 15m1 stop Dallas/Fort Worth
$586American Airlines
Wed, Dec 30 - Mon, Jan 4
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9:51 am - 11:23 pmSNA  Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty-GNV Gainesville Regional
10h 32m2 stops Phoenix Sky Harbor Intl Dallas/Fort Worth
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7:00 am - 2:04 pmGNV  Gainesville Regional-SNA Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty
10h 04m1 stop Dallas/Fort Worth
$667American Airlines
Thu, Nov 19 - Mon, Nov 23
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1:17 pm - 10:44 pmSNA  Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty-GNV Gainesville Regional
6h 27m1 stop Dallas/Fort Worth
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3:10 pm - 10:32 pmGNV  Gainesville Regional-SNA Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty
10h 22m1 stop Charlotte Douglas
$681American Airlines
Thu, Nov 19 - Mon, Nov 23
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9:55 am - 10:44 pmSNA  Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty-GNV Gainesville Regional
9h 49m2 stops Phoenix Sky Harbor Intl Dallas/Fort Worth
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3:10 pm - 10:32 pmGNV  Gainesville Regional-SNA Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty
10h 22m1 stop Charlotte Douglas
$720American Airlines
Wed, Dec 30 - Mon, Jan 4
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9:51 am - 11:23 pmSNA  Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty-GNV Gainesville Regional
10h 32m2 stops Phoenix Sky Harbor Intl Dallas/Fort Worth
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7:00 am - 3:39 pmGNV  Gainesville Regional-SNA Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty
11h 39m2 stops Dallas/Fort Worth Phoenix Sky Harbor Intl
$751American Airlines
Thu, Nov 19 - Mon, Nov 23
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9:18 am - 11:59 pmSNA  Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty-GNV Gainesville Regional
11h 41m2 stops Dallas/Fort Worth Miami
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3:10 pm - 10:38 pmGNV  Gainesville Regional-SNA Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty
10h 28m2 stops Charlotte Douglas Dallas/Fort Worth
$759American Airlines
Wed, Dec 23 - Wed, Jan 6
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1:10 pm - 11:23 pmSNA  Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty-GNV Gainesville Regional
7h 13m1 stop Dallas/Fort Worth
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5:09 pm - 9:16 pmGNV  Gainesville Regional-SNA Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty
7h 07m1 stop Dallas/Fort Worth
$1,785American Airlines
Wed, Dec 23 - Wed, Jan 6
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2:30 pm - 11:59 pmSNA  Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty-GNV Gainesville Regional
6h 29m1 stop Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson
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6:00 am - 5:43 pmGNV  Gainesville Regional-SNA Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty
14h 43m2 stops Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson Seattle/Tacoma Intl
$1,797Delta
Wed, Dec 23 - Wed, Jan 6
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5:10 pm - 9:25 amSNA  Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty-GNV Gainesville Regional
13h 15m2 stops Salt Lake City Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson
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6:00 am - 5:43 pmGNV  Gainesville Regional-SNA Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty
14h 43m2 stops Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson Seattle/Tacoma Intl
$2,099Delta
Thu, Nov 19 - Sun, Nov 22
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11:36 am - 10:48 pmSNA  Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty-GNV Gainesville Regional
8h 12m1 stop Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson
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6:00 am - 12:50 pmGNV  Gainesville Regional-SNA Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty
9h 50m1 stop Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson
$2,829Delta
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Price, demand and travel trends for Santa Ana to Gainesville flights

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How much is a round-trip flight from Santa Ana to Gainesville?

Round-trip flights from Santa Ana to Gainesville typically range from $562 to $658. The lowest price found in the past 5 days was $586, on American Airlines.

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Key details for Santa Ana to Gainesville flights

Low season

March

Cheapest flight

$468
Beat the crowds with an average 65% drop in travelers.
The most popular month to fly with an average 24% increase in travelers.
One-way flight from Santa Ana to Gainesville

When to book flights from Santa Ana to Gainesville

Are your dates flexible? Find out the best times to travel from Santa Ana to Gainesville based on our flight data from the last year. Discover the cheapest month and even day to fly.
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Your Santa Ana to Gainesville flight questions, answered

Find helpful answers about this route, including flight times, airports, airlines and booking tips.

  • What cabin classes can I book on flights from Santa Ana to Gainesville?

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

    • Economy Class
    • First Class

  • How long is a flight from Santa Ana to Gainesville?

    A nonstop flight from Santa Ana to Gainesville takes 00m, covering 2,099 miles.

  • Do I need a passport to fly from Santa Ana to Gainesville?

    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.

  • How much should I expect to pay for a Santa Ana to Gainesville flight?

    Round-trip flights from Santa Ana to Gainesville range from $562 to $658, with an average of $620 over the past 12 months. Anything below $562 counts as a good deal.

  • Have flight prices from Santa Ana to Gainesville changed much recently?

    Yes. Based on fares seen in the past 5 days, round-trip prices on this route showed a wide range, from about $586 to $2,829. That means the highest observed fare was about 5x higher than the lowest one.

  • How are flight prices from Santa Ana to Gainesville looking right now?

    One-way fares from Santa Ana to Gainesville are currently higher than usual. Average one-way flight prices are about $573, which is 24% above the typical average for this route.

  • What car rental options are available at Gainesville Regional Airport (GNV)?

    Gainesville Regional Airport (GNV) hosts 5 major car rental companies, with daily rates averaging $60 for economy cars. Top options include:

    • Budget
    • Dollar
    • Hertz
    • Alamo
    • Enterprise Rent-A-Car

  • Which airports can I use when flying from Santa Ana to Gainesville?

    Flights from Santa Ana to Gainesville usually depart from Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty (SNA) and arrive at Gainesville Regional (GNV).

  • Which airports do connecting flights from Santa Ana to Gainesville pass through?

    Connecting flights from Santa Ana to Gainesville most commonly pass through:

    • Dallas/Fort Worth (DFW) - 82% of one-stop connections
    • Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson (ATL) - 18% of one-stop connections

  • Can I save money by using flexible dates for flights from Santa Ana to Gainesville?

    Yes. Flexible dates can save you up to 34% on flights from Santa Ana to Gainesville. Wednesday is the cheapest departure day at $580 round-trip on average, while Friday is the most expensive at $871, a difference of $291.

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

  • How much time can I save by choosing a different layover airport from Santa Ana to Gainesville?

    Flying via Dallas/Fort Worth (DFW) gives the shortest average 1-stop total travel time at 7h 33m, compared with 8h 10m via Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson (ATL).

  • What is the time difference between Santa Ana and Gainesville?

    Gainesville is 3 hours ahead of Santa Ana (Eastern Time vs Pacific Time). Plan for the time shift when scheduling connections or first-day activities.

Your guide to booking Santa Ana to Gainesville flights

Get tips on when to book, when to fly and what to know before your trip.
  • If your dates are flexible, aim for a Wednesday departure and avoid flying on Friday. On this route, Wednesday flights average $580, about $291 less than Friday fares (33% savings) based on the last 12 months.
  • If you can choose when to travel, plan your Santa Ana to Gainesville trip for March. Fares historically average $546 round-trip in that month - typically $428 less than the most expensive month, which is July (based on the last 12 months).

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