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Cheap Flights from Santa Ana to Hawaii

Cheapest round-trip prices found by our users on KAYAK in the last 72 hours
Honolulu
Honolulu1 stop$364
Kahului
Kahului1 stop$364
Kailua-Kona
Kailua-Kona1 stop$364
Lihue
Lihue1 stop$364
Hilo
Hilo1 stop$444
Kapalua
Kapalua2 stops$798
Honolulu
Honolulu1 stop$364
Kahului
Kahului1 stop$364
Kailua-Kona
Kailua-Kona1 stop$364
Lihue
Lihue1 stop$364
Hilo
Hilo1 stop$444
Kapalua
Kapalua2 stops$798

Book Cheap Santa Ana to Hawaii Plane Tickets

 
Here are some of the best deals found on KAYAK recently from the most popular airlines for round-trip flights from Santa Ana to Hawaii 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 Hawaii

Tue, Sep 8 - Tue, Sep 15
Alaska Airlines Logo
7:59 pm - 9:42 am
SNA
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LIH
16h 43m
1 stop
Alaska Airlines Logo
3:45 pm - 8:45 am
LIH
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SNA
14h 00m
1 stop
$364Alaska Airlines
Tue, Sep 15 - Tue, Sep 22
Alaska Airlines Logo
7:59 pm - 9:42 am
SNA
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LIH
16h 43m
1 stop
Alaska Airlines Logo
3:45 pm - 8:45 am
LIH
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SNA
14h 00m
1 stop
$364Alaska Airlines
Wed, Sep 16 - Wed, Sep 23
Southwest Logo
6:45 am - 12:45 pm
SNA
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KOA
9h 00m
1 stop
Southwest Logo
8:35 pm - 9:30 am
KOA
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SNA
9h 55m
1 stop
$364Southwest
Mon, Sep 21 - Wed, Sep 23
Southwest Logo
7:00 am - 1:50 pm
SNA
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HNL
9h 50m
1 stop
Southwest Logo
8:15 am - 9:05 pm
HNL
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SNA
9h 50m
1 stop
$364Southwest
Tue, Sep 1 - Tue, Sep 8
United Airlines Logo
7:05 am - 12:48 pm
SNA
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KOA
8h 43m
1 stop
United Airlines Logo
10:50 pm - 12:06 pm
KOA
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SNA
10h 16m
1 stop
$364United Airlines
Tue, Sep 1 - Tue, Sep 8
United Airlines Logo
7:05 am - 11:45 am
SNA
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HNL
7h 40m
1 stop
United Airlines Logo
10:05 pm - 9:01 am
HNL
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SNA
7h 56m
1 stop
$364United Airlines
Tue, Aug 18 - Tue, Aug 25
Delta Logo
7:10 am - 5:52 pm
SNA
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OGG
13h 42m
1 stop
Delta Logo
9:15 pm - 11:19 am
OGG
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SNA
11h 04m
1 stop
$364Delta
Tue, Jan 12 - Fri, Jan 15
Delta Logo
7:15 am - 8:24 pm
SNA
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HNL
15h 09m
1 stop
Delta Logo
8:45 pm - 9:15 am
HNL
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SNA
10h 30m
1 stop
$364Delta
Wed, Aug 26 - Wed, Sep 2
American Airlines Logo
6:45 am - 2:55 pm
SNA
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LIH
11h 10m
1 stop
American Airlines Logo
9:00 pm - 8:52 am
LIH
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SNA
8h 52m
1 stop
$364American Airlines
Sun, Dec 6 - Thu, Dec 10
American Airlines Logo
7:45 am - 3:23 pm
SNA
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HNL
9h 38m
1 stop
American Airlines Logo
11:00 pm - 9:00 am
HNL
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SNA
8h 00m
1 stop
$364American Airlines
Booking Insights

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

Get data-powered insights and trends into flights from Santa Ana to Hawaii 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 Hawaii?

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 Hawaii departing in August.

Flight prices are below average for this route right now.

Flights to Hawaii from Santa Ana, California usually cost between $440 and $637 in August.
The lowest price found in the past 5 days was $364 on American Airlines (Aug 26-Sep 2).

What is the cheapest month to fly from John Wayne (Santa Ana) to Hawaii?

To calculate monthly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each month over the last year for round-trip flights from Santa Ana to Hawaii, 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 Hawaii is February, when tickets cost $381 (return) on average. On the other hand, the most expensive months are December and June, when the average cost of round-trip tickets is $627 and $614 respectively.

How far in advance should I book a flight from John Wayne (Santa Ana) to Hawaii?

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 Hawaii, 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 Hawaii, you should book around 3 weeks before departure, which saves you about 12% compared to booking last minute. For the absolute cheapest price, our data suggests you should book 23 weeks before departure.

Good to know

Low season

March

Cheapest flight

$182
Best time to beat the crowds with an average 5% drop in price.
Most popular time to fly with an average 16% increase in price.
Flight from John Wayne (Santa Ana) to Kailua-Kona

FAQs - booking Hawaii flights

  • How many bags can I bring when I fly from Santa Ana to Hawaii?

    Alaska, American, Delta, and United Airlines all allow passengers to bring one carry-on bag and one personal item for most domestic flights. These airlines generally charge for checked bags. Some checked bag fees may be waived for cardholder or frequent flier status, but be sure to check your carrier’s fees and allowance before packing for your trip.

  • Do any airlines offer free Wi-Fi on flights between SNA and Hawaii?

    Delta Air Lines provides free Wi-Fi service to Delta SkyMiles members. Travelers who are not already SkyMiles members may sign up on the plane when connecting to the Wi-Fi. However, Wi-Fi coverage may vary depending on the type of plane and the route. United, American, and Alaska Airlines charge for Wi-Fi use onboard.

  • Will I have a meal on my flight from John Wayne Airport to Hawaii?

    On American, Alaska, Delta, and United Airlines, there are a variety of refreshments. These airlines offer complimentary light snacks and soft drinks, and passengers may opt to purchase more substantial snacks or meals and alcoholic beverages.

  • How can I make my flight from John Wayne Airport to Hawaii more sustainable?

    Choosing an airline that aligns with your values of sustainability is a great way to reduce the environmental impact of your travels. For example, Alaska Airlines has a goal to achieve net zero carbon emissions by 2040. They aim to reach this through fleet modernization, operational efficiency, new technology, sustainable aviation fuels (SAF), and high-quality carbon removals. Since the goal was announced, Alaska has ordered new, more efficient aircraft, created a network of SAF partners, and utilized artificial intelligence to fly more effective routes.

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

    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 Hawaii.

  • 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 Hawaii?

    KAYAK’s flight Price Forecast tool uses historical data to determine whether the price for a flight from John Wayne (Santa Ana) to Hawaii 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 Hawaii?

    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 from John Wayne (Santa Ana) to Hawaii with an airline and back with another airline.

  • What is KAYAK's "flexible dates" feature and why should I care when looking for a flight from John Wayne (Santa Ana) to Hawaii?

    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 from John Wayne (Santa Ana) to Hawaii up to 3 days before/after your preferred dates. You can then pick the flights that suit you best.

Top tips for finding cheap flights to Hawaii

  • Travelers from southern California can find many options of flights to Hawaii when they depart from John Wayne Airport (SNA). Serving Orange County, California, and the greater Los Angeles area, flights to popular destinations throughout the Hawaiian archipelago are available.
  • Visitors who plan to spend time on the island of Maui, famed for its beaches and Haleakala National Park, can find flights to Kahului Airport (OGG). Kahului Airport is the main airport of Maui, and flights from John Wayne Airport are available from Alaska Airlines, American Airlines, and United Airlines.
  • Vacationers who wish to visit the island of Hawai'i can choose amongst the two main airports, Hilo International Airport (ITO), and Kona International Airport (KOA), which are located on opposite sides of the island. Delta, American, United, and Alaska Airlines serve Kona International Airport, while Hilo International Airport is served by Delta, United, and Hawaiian Airlines.
  • Daniel K. Inouye International Airport (HNL), near Honolulu on the island of Oahu, is Hawaii's main airport and the hub for Hawaiian Airlines. Many nonstop flights to destinations throughout North America, Asia, and Oceania arrive at and depart from Daniel K. Inouye International Airport, which makes this airport a good choice for those who may be passing through Hawaii on additional travels.
  • Flights between John Wayne Airport and Hawaii will generally have one layover. Common layover destinations include San Francisco International Airport (SFO), Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport (PHX) and Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA), all of which are major airports and hubs for many carriers in the western U.S.

Reviews of the top 5 airlines serving from Santa Ana to Hawaii

 
See real verified KAYAK customer reviews for airlines flying from John Wayne (Santa Ana) to Hawaii. Airline scores are aggregated from all reviews left by passengers on KAYAK after flying with an airline. KAYAK doesn’t show reviews that are older than 5 years. Learn how KAYAK collects reviews.
Need help choosing which airline to fly with from Santa Ana to Hawaii? KAYAK airline reviews give an overall score for each airline based on loads of factors, including comfort, boarding, in-flight entertainment and more, to make your decision easier. See airline scores according to verified KAYAK customer reviews.
8.0
SouthwestOverall score based on 4229 reviews
8.6Crew
8.0Comfort
8.1Boarding
7.0Food
7.5Entertainment
Airline reviews

The crew was very kind and made going to Hawaii relaxing and fun to look forward to! Thank you Southwest for a pleasant flight!

10.0 ExcellentJasmine, Apr 2026
LGB - HNL
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The crew was very kind and made going to Hawaii relaxing and fun to look forward to! Thank you Southwest for a pleasant flight!

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.

I recently flew Southwest from San Jose to Honolulu. I was very impressed with the flight crew, especially the flight attendant in charge of the front of the plane. She came through the aisle at least five times for drinks and water, and two times for snacks. I have not seen such service since I flew first class. Also, for the first time, they gave us the correct baggage claim number, and the luggage came out quickly. I can't wait for Southwest to have assigned seating! I absolutely hate the Cattle Call boarding procedure and the mad dash to get seats and overhead bins. However, the boarding was efficient.

Much better than the.last. flight on SW on Thanksgiving day

The 700 model seating is too tight both seat size & leg room

Unfortunately it was not a good experience. There was a rude stewardess.

Boarding was well explained and smooth. The flight was short, so there was no time for snacks. They did offer water or juice, though.

The flight was very short, 45 mins, therefore no snacks/drinks were provided; there should be a NA option for food and entertainment survey questions. Also, there were no charging ports onboard for cell phones. My experience was overall positive.

Price was right. Add power to the seats, television, larger plane to accommodate a long flight to improve mental health and overall comfort for a 5 hour flight.

Our flught was rerouted to another airport 60 minutes from our destination. We were told we would get Lyft vouchers to get us to our original destination. We did get vouchers, but when we arrived at the rerouted airport, we realized the vouchers were for a Lyft ride from the starting airport to our original destination. We were lead to believe that once we arrived at the rerouted airport, we could use the voucher from there. Nope. So we got stuck with a $100, 1-hour Uber ride. The flight staff was annoying. We were seated near the rear, and for the entire flight, both attendants were gossiping about some drama on Facebook. And they weren't being quiet about it. The back dozen rows or so could easily hear their entire conversation. I've flown Alaska Airlines many times before and have never had problems. This was an awful experience.

Never had so many staff members be rude and disrespectful. I had a staff member sarcastically call me “girly” after making me wait 20 minutes to be seen by her. I was able to print my luggage tag and she told me I was too late to check luggage I said the system obviously disagrees. And you had me wait way too long while you asked every single passenger ahead of me about their Disney vacations. She wasted so much time to then say “girly your bag won’t make it on the plane” I’m not her girly I’m a full grown adult. She needs to learn a hell of a lot of respect

On time, friendly and professional staff and crew Very nice new terminal in Spokane

Wi-Fi cut out for a bit, then resumed. Otherwise flawless flight.

You need categories to denote when food and entertainment are not available.

Canceled flight. No communication of this prior. Rescheduled to next day. Our good seats we purchased months ago turned into last row middle. No apology, reason, nor compensation for time and $ spent.

I got the last seat on the plane, in the back in the corner against the window, and I paid a competitive price for my ticket several weeks before the flight.

Flight attendant took my carefully folded coat and flung it across the aisle to the bin across the way. Where one of the passengers rescued it for me, because that just wasn’t right!!

the flight was delayed twice and then delayed from taking off.

Was flying out of a small airport so that I could avoid long lines. However, Alaska Airlines wanted me to check in two hours in advance. I was there fifty minutes ahead of time, but because I didn't check in the Alaska Air app deleted the trip all together. By the time I was able to speak with someone and get a new boarding pass twenty minutes had passed and they wouldn't let me board the flight. Poor communication through the app, gate agents were unhelpful, and overall felt like Alaska Airlines doesn't care whether they do a good job or not. Will avoid as much as possible. Southwest Air seems like a better airline.

Seats were not bad enough and uncomfortable good legroom in the emergency exit row we were in, but we were forbidden to hold my grandson on my lap for a little while, and the stewardess passed us saying it was against regulations which makes little or no sense when you’re 36,000 feet. The food snacks were really bad. Tasteless tasted like wallpaper, but we’re supposed to be protein bars, and the announcements were all completely incoherent because of the noise of the airplane and the lowness and crackly nature of the PA system.. this was disgraceful. No one in our party could understand a word of what the captain or the flight attendant were saying —not a word! The landing was a little hairy in a pretty stiff crosswind -we bounced before the plane stabilized on the runway

Flight team was great and we even arrived ahead of plan!

Long flight but comfortable and not freezing as I have experienced on Hawaiian flights to the islands. They gave us blankets just in case. Nice touch.

Flight late, the waited for a long time for “personal” to arrive at gate to dock the plane in Rochester. So annoying. This flight was expected, why aren’t personel available for the jet bridge?

Everything I mentioned earlier - the airbus was more comfortable indeed and the experience was further enhanced.

Flight delayed for two and half hours and then canceled altogether due to mechanical issues. No mechanic onsite to fix so had to send one from LAX.

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

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.

I didn’t not like that I could not select my seat and ended up with the worse seat.

Flight and seats were great. Food service was average at best. The real main problem we had is that we got cheeseburgers for the kids but the plates was extremely hot. Like ridiculously hot and the stewardess never said anything. Luckily or unluckily my wife touched the plate and was able to deal with it before the kids got burned.

Great staff. Clean plane, but we were delayed for more than an hour due to maintenance issues and had to board another plane.

Booked through Kayak Business, had a seat in middle and towards back due to booking rate, not comfortable.

I’m so sorry, I can’t remember her name, I believe it was Dimpti. She was stellar, also a mature Asian flight attendant, lots of flowers in her hair, just as amazing! But literally the crew was AWESOME . Only downside is there weren’t any charging outlets. Maybe I needed to ask a flight attendant , but it would’ve been nice to have one easily accessible.

Older aircraft, no meal, only food was for purchase. Not impressed United.

Stuck on tarmac for two hours plus a 5.5 hour flight. Rude flight attendant. And no meals, not even for purchase!

I learned that seating towards the end of plane that a line forms for the restroom and people use your chair as a hand railing, bumping your seat consistently. I was seated in the aisle. I think that next time if I am towards the back row I would want to sit in the middle or window seat.

Not a great experience. We paid for the upgrade for premium economy seats and seated ourselves in very comfortable seats. Someone came along with the same seat on their boarding pass. The aircraft had been changed and as a result we were booted out and sent further back to small uncomfortable seats. After complaining we were moved to emergency row seats, which gave us more leg room but the seats don’t recline. For people in our 70’s we found having to sit upright from California to NJ very uncomfortable. Not sure why they chose to move senior citizens instead of the two people that were allowed to take the more comfortable seats. Not happy.

Very poor the plane itself was really old, slight smell that couldn’t be named. I didn’t even get a boarding pass UNTIL AFTER clearing security! Even then, they said when I get to my connected flight I’ll get my 2nd boarding pass there! A bit ridiculous!

Due to one crew member not showing up to work, our flight was significantly delayed causing us to miss our connecting flight in Houston to Mississippi causing us to be delayed by more than 6 hours and missing our event all together. Very disappointing. All because ONE crew member called in sick. United did grant us a $15 meal voucher, which was a small but appreciated concession that I wasn’t able to use because I ordered my lunch and paid for it before applying the concession, and the staff said it was too late to use it. Ugh! We also had a TWO delay coming back from Mississippi, but that was on American Airlines and it was due to weather, so not their fault. Anyway, not at all impressed with United’s handling of our flight and the HUGE disappointment of missing our important family event for our 90 year old mother. All that money and all that stress and emotions for nothing. Having to wait the hour to bring an employee from LAX seemed like something that should not have happened. Why don’t you have a local back-up? Santa Ana is not a little airport in a rural area.

the head jack on my seat didn't work and the power outlet didn't work for my seat

The WiFi didn’t work entire flight, couldn’t watch a movie. The recline button didn’t work

For a 5 1/2 hour flite i considered the "business class" to be subpar. The seats were just ok, no amenities, really nothing more than a long domestic flight. Frankly disappointed.

Our flight was 1.5 hours delayed. There was no weather for the inbound flight, so I don't understand why. This meant a VERY late arrival and only a quick nap before my morning flight.

Almost a 6 hour flight and the only food option is a cheese plate… and chips. Also how is it there are no options for texting on American. I’ll be going back to delta and united.

The flight encountered a delay exceeding 4 hours. The food voucher issued was valued at $12, insufficient to cover our meal expenses. Consequently, I was unable to take my medication, leading to a drop in blood sugar levels and exacerbating my anxiety.

Flights were on time. That's the main consideration since I had to change planes. The entertainment was whatever you bring with you and the food (in Economy) is non-existant. Neither of those was a surprise.

The gate crew did try to help, however they lacked the information as to whether the flight will operate or not. Being delayed 6 hours and in a limbo on whether the flight will operate or not is not fun. The airline having staffing issues is not encouraging at all.

Crew were attentive and friendly. Flight was smooth and early! I enjoyed the less crowded plane. Thank you!

Flight was delayed and missed connecting flight. Did not give warning about delay until we showed up at the airport. Not good.

I love to be able to connect my own devices to the entertainment system. It works great!

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