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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$289
Kahului
Kahului1 stop$319
Kailua-Kona
Kailua-Kona1 stop$367
Lihue
Lihue1 stop$354
Hilo
Hilo2 stops$484
Kapalua
Kapalua2 stops$645
Hana
Hana3 stops$1,470
Honolulu
Honolulu1 stop$289
Kahului
Kahului1 stop$319
Kailua-Kona
Kailua-Kona1 stop$367
Lihue
Lihue1 stop$354
Hilo
Hilo2 stops$484
Kapalua
Kapalua2 stops$645
Hana
Hana3 stops$1,470

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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

Wed, Oct 29 - Mon, Nov 3
United Airlines Logo
2:35 pm - 7:39 pmSNA-HNL
8h 04m1 stop
United Airlines Logo
8:00 am - 8:32 pmHNL-SNA
10h 32m1 stop
$289United Airlines
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Wed, Oct 29 - Mon, Nov 3
Southwest Logo
6:45 am - 12:50 pmSNA-HNL
9h 05m1 stop
Southwest Logo
9:55 pm - 11:30 amHNL-SNA
11h 35m2 stops
$294Southwest
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Wed, Dec 3 - Wed, Dec 10
Delta Logo
7:15 am - 8:09 pmSNA-OGG
14h 54m1 stop
Delta Logo
10:20 pm - 10:22 amOGG-SNA
10h 02m1 stop
$319Delta
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Tue, Mar 3 - Wed, Mar 4
Delta Logo
7:15 am - 8:33 pmSNA-HNL
15h 18m1 stop
Delta Logo
8:15 am - 10:19 pmHNL-SNA
12h 04m1 stop
$321Delta
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Mon, Oct 27 - Tue, Nov 4
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6:45 am - 5:10 pmSNA-HNL
13h 25m1 stop
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11:07 pm - 11:13 amHNL-SNA
10h 06m1 stop
Mon, Nov 10 - Thu, Nov 13
American Airlines Logo
9:59 am - 4:47 pmSNA-KOA
8h 48m1 stop
American Airlines Logo
9:35 pm - 9:02 amKOA-SNA
9h 27m1 stop
$367American Airlines
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Fri, Sep 26 - Sun, Sep 28
Alaska Airlines Logo
2:03 pm - 8:50 pmSNA-HNL
9h 47m1 stop
Alaska Airlines Logo
9:30 pm - 9:35 amHNL-SNA
9h 05m1 stop
$371Alaska Airlines
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Tue, Mar 3 - Wed, Mar 4
Alaska Airlines Logo
9:15 am - 7:40 pmSNA-HNL
12h 25m2 stops
Alaska Airlines Logo
10:10 pm - 9:59 amHNL-SNA
9h 49m1 stop
$373Alaska Airlines
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Sun, Oct 26 - Sat, Nov 1
American Airlines Logo
7:45 am - 2:52 pmSNA-HNL
10h 07m1 stop
American Airlines Logo
9:40 pm - 10:02 amHNL-SNA
9h 22m1 stop
$381American Airlines
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Wed, Oct 15 - Sun, Oct 19
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6:45 am - 11:47 amSNA-OGG
8h 02m1 stop
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7:12 pm - 12:21 pmOGG-SNA
14h 09m2 stops
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.

What is the cheapest month to fly from 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 Santa Ana to Hawaii is February, when tickets cost $382 (return) on average. On the other hand, the most expensive months are December and July, when the average cost of round-trip tickets is $657 and $623 respectively.

What’s the cheapest day of the week to fly from John Wayne (Santa Ana) to Hawaii?

The average price of all round-trip flights from Santa Ana to Hawaii clicked on KAYAK for each day over the last 12 months.

For John Wayne (Santa Ana) to Hawaii, Saturday is the cheapest day to fly on average and Sunday is the most expensive. Flying from Hawaii back to John Wayne (Santa Ana), the best deals are generally found on Thursday, with Saturday being the most expensive.

How far in advance should I book a flight from 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 Santa Ana to Hawaii, you should book around 5 weeks before departure, which saves you about 10% compared to booking last minute. For the absolute cheapest price, our data suggests you should book 24 weeks before departure.

Good to know

Low seasonOctober
Cheapest flight$142
Best time to beat the crowds with an average 15% drop in price.
Most popular time to fly and prices are also 0% lower on average.
Flight from John Wayne (Santa Ana) to Kahului

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.

  • What is the cheapest time of day to fly to Hawaii?

    The cheapest time of day to fly to Hawaii is generally in the evening, when round-trip flights cost $444 on average. Morning departures are around 12% more expensive than evening flights, on average. The most expensive time of day to fly to Hawaii is generally at night, which is peak travel time and where the average cost of a ticket is $556.

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 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.
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8.0
Alaska AirlinesOverall score based on 10000 reviews
7.0Entertainment
8.5Crew
7.8Comfort
7.1Food
8.1Boarding
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Terrible. Would never fly again. Took them several hours to prepare the plane and and reached my destination 4 hours late.

2.0 MediocreMariah, Aug 2025SEA - HNL
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Terrible. Would never fly again. Took them several hours to prepare the plane and and reached my destination 4 hours late.

Our boarding was delayed due to two flat tires, but I appreciate the focus on safety. I also appreciated the additional offerings for drinks which never happened before except on Hawaiian Airlines. The hospitality is fantastic! Glad I upgraded to premium seats for the extra leg room as I was getting frustrated when the person in front of me was very restless and kept shifting. Otherwise, it was a fantastic experience.

Had to sit and wait to get off the plane for closeto a hour. My son also flying to a different destination that day also had like a 2.5 hr delay

Tickets we booked together in January became two different connecting flights. VERY PISSED a about this and a terrible start to our bucket list vacation

Could not check in online - had to get boarding passes at the ticket counter and our daughter got bumped off our connecting flight. NOT OK!

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 needed more space to sleep on an overnight flight.

Our flight time was drastically changed which caused us to lose a day of vacation

Wonderful respectful staff for a short flight late at night...lots of considerations all met!

Flight was delayed which led to missed connection, but rebooked on a more direct flight at the last minute and arrived in Juneau on time with all our luggage. Little stressful and our family seating got split, but it all worked out in the end.

As always, the entire Southwest experience was wonderful, from online booking to flight to baggage retrieval. Very grateful.

The weather could have been better. There was a 40 minute ATC delay in SFO because of marine fog and a micro cell storm delayed landing and take-off at Nashville. The gate was changed 5 minutes from boarding from gate B3 to gate C23 at Nashville airport.

The cabin was quiet for the redeye flight. The area was clean. The staff was great. The 787 Max was in good condition. Drawbacks were that the seat widths were tight for some passengers. The seat padding was at best average and for a long flight uncomfortable.

Delayed flight. Nicest crew member was a SW pilot flying seated next to me who kindly move to seat the final passenger. Flight extra delayed. My cup of refreshment of ginger ale was so packed with ice it was literally 2 sips.

No trays in our seats, we sat in first row, purchased a business class fare. Had to hold our drinks and snack in our hands. No plugs for our cell phones. Had to pay for it a drink cocktail each. Seats so uncomfortable.

Flight wasn’t even full, but too many carry-ons caused us to run out of bin space. New bag fee has folks who would usually check their bags carrying on. Watching Southwest morph into Spirit/Frontier is so sad to watch

Southwest is Southwest. No frills. If you're luck enough to get a happy crew (we did), then it makes for a nicer flight.

It was a perfect flight in all aspects! Both legs!

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.

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.

My husband upgraded our seats and I don't know if it was due to the type of planet was or if they didn't upgrade our seats. We were supposed to be in I believe comfort seats and they were just as tight as any other seat- no leg room and we are very tall people but at least it wasn't extremely cold. My husband did put in a complaint about our seating because he paid extra and if we would have known that the space and the tightness would have been the same, we just would have gotten the emergency row emergency row seats that we normally get. We love Delta but both our flights coming home we're not good. Oh I forgot to mention that on our flight to Hawaii our luggage wheels got broke and we had to purse new luggage on vacation then we never had this problem so we didn't know protocol and reported it after we got home only for them to tell is we only had 24hrs to report the damage. Not sure what was going on with Delta this vacation trip.

Crew was excellent. Comfort seats not as nice as other kinds of planes.

It was a great flight and the stewards and stewardess were all kind and accommodating!! The seats were comfortable and entertainment screen excellent!

There are 4 flights in consecutive gates with about the same departure time. Two flights were boarding at the same time. One was delayed or boarding would be happening at the same time. I am not sure what Delta and LAX need to do to have a better layout at the end of Terminal 2

There was a security issue at the airport and we were unable to land. We circled endlessly and then landed at another airfield for fuel. We then circled the airport again, almost landed but didn’t fully touch down before circling again. I am thankful to the crew for keeping us safe- the issue was the airline and staff at the airport getting us seats on our connecting flights. That part was hours of searching for someone and getting in double my steps.

Most aspects were good however if they assign boarding zones they ought to enforce them or why bother? My luggage from SAN-JFK-MAD was lost in NY so I without my main bag for two days upon arrival in Spain. They were helpful in tracking it and eventually delivered it to my hotel. The flub was because of a delay upon arrival in NYC. I had booked 2 1/2 hours between flights but we had to hold on the taxiway for an hour after landing while waiting for a clear gate which likely caused the baggage error.

Excellent flight, the planes were newer, they did a nice job with boarding, great service overall.

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

737-800 in first class was pretty dumpy. Seat had an uncomfortable angle, storage under the seat was blocked so even my very modest backpack didn't fit, power outlet was flaky. Weird tiny seat pockets that couldn't hold a gallon ziploc bag, emesis bag missing, etc. etc. No in-flight service due to turbulence. Crew was excellent, boarding was smooth despite a full flight.

What an amazing flight. I haven’t experienced this level of service in a flight in years. This will be the only way to fly to Hawaii for me in the future.

I could not believe that on a 5 hour plus flight we were not given a complimentary meal . That should be illegal. Or it would be nice to be informed beforehand that a complimentary meal would not be provided. The wording in the email I got about pre ordering food was phrased in a way that made the food seem like it would be free. Very misleading! Also during boarding we were informed there would be empty seats we could move to if we wanted, all we had to do was wait for an announcement, however an announcement was never made. Then when we tried to change seats ourselves we were singled out over the loud speaker and told we could not move without asking. Then the flight was about to take off , so we didn’t have time to ask . Then we were told we could not move to the exit row because you had to pay for those seats, but we were not told where we could move. Also no one was in the exit rows so , if something happened no one would be there to assist the passengers. Also people should be allowed to move there if the airline wasn’t able to sell them. One passenger asked if he could pay for the upgrade and the flight attendant said she did not have the capability to charge for the seat on her mobile device, so the airline ended up losing possible income anyways . So why not let people move there during flight if you have no way to charge them? Then the landing was bumpy and awful and many passengers complained out loud when we landed .

The flight was great! The flight attendants were friendly and attentive. I would definitely fly Hawaiian Aurlines again!

You have to buy the ear buds and they only offers little cup of water twice.

The worst flight experience I've ever had. Our flight was delayed 14 whole hours because the flight crew never showed up. We had to wait in a two hour line to get our new boarding passes, we were told we had no other option but to fly at 10pm (we didn't depart until 11:45pm). Everyone had to contact their hotels and car rental places, workplaces, etc. since we lost an entire day's worth of travel. The crew showed up at 10:15, which was past the time we were supposed to board. They were laughing and being completely smug when they boarded, and they took another hour to board us onto our flight. The flight crew never came to check in on us, we were quickly given one drink and sandwich and they turned off the lights and were negligent the rest of the trip. My mom asked three attendants for a seat belt extender, they never brought one. I was dehydrated and never received another drink. They were very rude and unfriendly, we had been up since 4am the morning of our flight and didn't land in our destination until 2am the next day (5am local time). This was unacceptable service and treatment, these flights are not cheap and we were inconvenienced out of an entire day of travel. This was 100% avoidable and was the fault of Hawaiian Airlines, and their crews inability to show up to work on time.

Loved the leg room, usb charging, outlet, food, staff. The seats were very uncomfortable for some reason and made my buttocks ache and would have liked to be seated together from the time of purchasing tickets without having to pay extra.

Usually we have a pleasant trip on HA. Not this time! All stewards were unpleasant, rude, rushed, condescending. First step onto the plane, WE greeted the crew with an “Hello!”. They greeted us with a terse smile then ignored us. Not a good start. Even over the PA announcements, they were rushed and unpleasant. One Stewart even berated a passenger in front of us when all they asked is if the purchase cart had vodka to purchase. The steward said “LIKE WE SAID OVER THE PA, THIS ONLY HAS FOOD OR BEVERAGE!” Vodka is a beverage! It was a legitimate question. Not sure why she treated the passenger this way. Taking trash was even unpleasant, No “Thank you” or at least a smile. I work in CS. I know good CS can make or break your trip. There was absolutely no “aloha” on this trip. All clearly did not want to be on this plane and felt strongly that they did not want to provide a premium service to their clients. This might be our last HA and cancellation of my HA-MC if we are treated the same way going home. We are typically treated with kindness and warmth in the past with HA. This trip was unacceptable.

Overall it was a good flight, but the food should be looked at. No options. The seat was also uncomfortable and very tight.

Check in process was a mess. Long lines, equipment malfuctioning. One line for baggage tags then a second line for bag checkin.

It was very pleasant. The staff and crew are very polite.

I understand stuff happens, but plane failures are likely due to lack of maintenance. Additionally, air conditioning wasn't working, no snack/drink service, no WiFi. Fortunately, the crew was communicative and light-hearted. United grabbed another plane and we were able to get to our destination.

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.

United sent me a mileage plus number last year but that number is invalid so I can’t use it to check into flights or collect mileage. There is human to speak about the problem, only computers who keep asking me if I am using the correct email. It’s so frustrating and I cannot resolve it.

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.

Everything was great. Only thing that could’ve made it better was buy on board options for hot food, but the snacks were decent. The flight attendants were great. I had no complaints. I was able to make it to my destination safely

Boarded plane and then delayed 1.5 hours while on the plane

Horrific. They missed my connecting flight to San Diego. I didn’t get there until Monday at 9am when I had a mandatory court settlement conference scheduled at 6am since we had parties on the east coast. This caused many issues. All because United apparently forgot to hold the doors open until my flight landed that only had a 10 minute delay. This was the last flight to Southern California. So I couldn’t even rent a car to finish the trip. United cannot be trusted when traveling on specific days and times since weather didn’t have anything to do with the delays.

Really good 😊 the woman at the gate entrance was a little rude checking in our carry-on but i dont think she worked for the airline, she worked for the airport at sacramento, other than that amazing.

it was so bad. I tried to board my flight from vancouver to saskatoon. And to my surprise they did not board me cause the flight was changed and no email was send to me. and on my boarding pass which i got from seattle says different flight. I did not knew anyone from Vancouver, air canada crew was rude, i asked for today flight but they were rude and i had early morning dental appointment in saskatoon. I was so much in pain and my whole day is wasted today. and i suffered alot. They did provide me hotel but they did not provide me any food. I am really really disappointed first time had so bad experience with air canada. I may think twice to book it again. If i can get any reply or any composition that would be great. Thanks

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