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Cheapest round-trip
$509
Typical prices: $526-$669
American Airlines
Wed 10/3Sun 10/21
SNA - GNV • 1 stop
Cheapest one-way
$443
Typical prices: $403-$559
American Airlines
Thu 1/4
SNA - GNV • 1 stop
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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October
Cheapest • 15% price drop
October
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Top layover airports
Dallas/Fort Worth (DFW)
Cheapest • Avg $621 (round-trip)
Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson (ATL)
Shortest trip • 7h 55m (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

Sat, Oct 3 - Wed, Oct 21
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12:14 pm - 11:14 pmSNA  Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty-GNV Gainesville Regional
8h 00m1 stop Dallas/Fort Worth
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6:55 am - 12:36 pmGNV  Gainesville Regional-SNA Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty
8h 41m1 stop Dallas/Fort Worth
$509American Airlines
Sat, Oct 3 - Wed, Oct 21
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1:40 pm - 11:14 pmSNA  Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty-GNV Gainesville Regional
6h 34m1 stop Dallas/Fort Worth
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6:55 am - 1:45 pmGNV  Gainesville Regional-SNA Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty
9h 50m1 stop Dallas/Fort Worth
$509American Airlines
Sat, Oct 3 - Wed, Oct 21
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5:00 pm - 9:31 amSNA  Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty-GNV Gainesville Regional
13h 31m2 stops Salt Lake City Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson
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1:30 pm - 10:30 pmGNV  Gainesville Regional-SNA Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty
12h 00m2 stops Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson Seattle/Tacoma Intl
$519Delta
Wed, Oct 28 - Mon, Nov 2
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11:32 am - 10:43 pmSNA  Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty-GNV Gainesville Regional
8h 11m1 stop Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson
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1:33 pm - 6:38 pmGNV  Gainesville Regional-SNA Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty
8h 05m1 stop Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson
$523Delta
Sat, Oct 3 - Wed, Oct 21
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6:45 am - 4:01 pmSNA  Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty-GNV Gainesville Regional
6h 16m1 stop Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson
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1:30 pm - 10:30 pmGNV  Gainesville Regional-SNA Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty
12h 00m2 stops Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson Seattle/Tacoma Intl
$533Delta
Sat, Oct 3 - Wed, Oct 21
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5:00 pm - 9:31 amSNA  Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty-GNV Gainesville Regional
13h 31m2 stops Salt Lake City Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson
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1:30 pm - 10:30 pmGNV  Gainesville Regional-SNA Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty
12h 00m2 stops Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson Seattle/Tacoma Intl
$538Delta
Thu, Dec 17 - Sat, Jan 2
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9:20 pm - 9:33 amSNA  Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty-GNV Gainesville Regional
9h 13m1 stop Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson
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6:00 am - 11:38 amGNV  Gainesville Regional-SNA Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty
8h 38m1 stop Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson
$543Delta
Sat, Oct 3 - Wed, Oct 21
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10:35 am - 11:25 pmSNA  Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty-GNV Gainesville Regional
9h 50m2 stops Dallas/Fort Worth Miami
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6:55 am - 12:36 pmGNV  Gainesville Regional-SNA Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty
8h 41m1 stop Dallas/Fort Worth
$556American Airlines
Thu, Dec 17 - Fri, Jan 1
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9:20 pm - 9:33 amSNA  Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty-GNV Gainesville Regional
9h 13m1 stop Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson
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6:00 am - 11:38 amGNV  Gainesville Regional-SNA Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty
8h 38m1 stop Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson
$561Delta
Thu, Dec 17 - Thu, Dec 31
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9:20 pm - 9:33 amSNA  Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty-GNV Gainesville Regional
9h 13m1 stop Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson
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6:00 am - 11:38 amGNV  Gainesville Regional-SNA Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty
8h 38m1 stop Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson
$561Delta
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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 start at $509. Prices are below average for this route right now, with typical round-trip fares ranging from $526 to $669. The lowest price found in the past 5 days was $509 on American Airlines.

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Key details for Santa Ana to Gainesville flights

Low season

March

Cheapest flight

$443
Best time to beat the crowds with an average 6% drop in price.
Most popular time to fly and prices are also 15% lower on average.
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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 route details based on KAYAK data, including flight times, airports, airlines and booking questions.

  • 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).

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

    Only Economy Class is available on flights from Santa Ana to Gainesville.

  • 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) - 78% of one-stop connections
    • Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson (ATL) - 22% of one-stop connections
    Together, these airports account for 100% of one-stop bookings on this route.

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

    Yes. Being flexible with your travel dates can save you up to 41% on the Santa Ana to Gainesville route. Wednesday is the cheapest departure day at $521 round-trip on average, while Friday is the most expensive at $871, a difference of $350. 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 long is a flight from Santa Ana to Gainesville?

    A nonstop flight from Santa Ana to Gainesville takes 0h 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.

  • 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 $509 to $3,146. That means the highest observed fare was about 6x 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 in line with typical prices for this route. Average one-way fares are about $444.

  • 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 23m, compared with 7h 55m 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.

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

    Gainesville Regional Airport (GNV) hosts 5 major car rental companies, with daily rates starting from around $25 for economy cars. Top options include:
    • Budget
    • Dollar
    • Hertz
    • Alamo
    • Enterprise Rent-A-Car

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

    Round-trip flights from Santa Ana to Gainesville range from $526 to $669, with an average of $580 over the past 12 months. Anything below $526 counts as a good deal.

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 can be flexible, aim for a Wednesday departure instead of Friday. On this route, Wednesday flights average $521 - about $350 less than Friday (40% savings) based on the last 12 months.
  • If you can choose when to travel, plan your Santa Ana to Gainesville trip for October. Fares historically average $496 round-trip in that month - typically $478 less than the most expensive month, which is July (based on the last 12 months).

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