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Recent round-trip flight deals from Santa Ana to Orlando

Sat, Sep 13 - Fri, Sep 19
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12:58 pm - 5:44 amSNA-MCO
13h 46m1 stop
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8:59 pm - 12:13 pmMCO-SNA
18h 14m1 stop
$200Frontier
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Wed, Sep 10 - Mon, Sep 15
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6:45 am - 6:04 pmSNA-MCO
8h 19m1 stop
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7:05 am - 12:15 pmMCO-SNA
8h 10m1 stop
Wed, Sep 17 - Mon, Sep 22
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6:45 am - 10:12 pmSNA-MCO
12h 27m2 stops
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6:00 am - 11:07 amMCO-SNA
8h 07m1 stop
Fri, Oct 3 - Mon, Oct 6
Frontier Logo
8:38 pm - 6:30 amSNA-MCO
6h 52m1 stop
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6:00 am - 11:07 amMCO-SNA
8h 07m1 stop
$210Frontier
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Fri, Sep 12 - Thu, Sep 18
Frontier Logo
11:52 am - 12:45 amSNA-MCO
9h 53m1 stop
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6:00 am - 11:07 amMCO-SNA
8h 07m1 stop
$212Frontier
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Thu, Oct 16 - Thu, Oct 23
Frontier Logo
6:41 pm - 6:02 amSNA-MCO
8h 21m1 stop
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8:59 pm - 11:16 amMCO-SNA
17h 17m1 stop
$213Frontier
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Fri, Sep 19 - Mon, Sep 22
Frontier Logo
8:38 pm - 6:30 amSNA-MCO
6h 52m1 stop
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6:00 am - 11:07 amMCO-SNA
8h 07m1 stop
$215Frontier
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Thu, Oct 16 - Tue, Oct 21
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8:09 pm - 8:40 pmSNA-MCO
21h 31m2 stops
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6:45 am - 7:14 pmMCO-SNA
15h 29m2 stops
$234Spirit Airlines
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Mon, Nov 17 - Tue, Nov 18
Spirit Airlines Logo
5:46 pm - 9:46 amSNA-MCO
13h 00m2 stops
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10:51 am - 8:59 pmMCO-SNA
13h 08m2 stops
$239Spirit Airlines
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Wed, Sep 24 - Wed, Oct 1
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6:45 am - 9:13 pmSNA-MCO
11h 28m2 stops
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6:00 am - 1:15 pmMCO-SNA
10h 15m2 stops
$242Spirit Airlines
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Expert advice for your flight from Santa Ana to Orlando

 
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SNA

Enjoy short security lines at SNA, rarely exceeding 10 minutes. If lines are long, check other terminals for quicker access.

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MCO

For a quick exit from MCO, consider using rideshares like Uber or Lyft, especially if traveling with two or more people.

Read more about MCOby Stefanie Waldek
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KAYAK's insights & trends for Santa Ana to Orlando flights

Get data-powered insights and trends into flights from Santa Ana to Orlando to help you find the cheapest flights, the best time to fly and much more.

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

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

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

What is the cheapest month to fly from Santa Ana to Orlando Airport?

To calculate monthly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each month over the last year for round-trip flights from Santa Ana to Orlando Airport, 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 Orlando Airport is May, where tickets cost $400 (return) on average. On the other hand, the most expensive months are October and March, where the average cost of round-trip tickets is $557 and $547 respectively.

Can I save money by flying with a layover from Santa Ana to Orlando Airport?

The average round-trip price for all non-stop flights, flights with one layover, and flights with two layovers for the route found by users searching on KAYAK in the last 2 weeks.

No, with an average price for the route of $406, prices are generally cheapest when you fly direct.

How far in advance should I book a flight from Santa Ana to Orlando Airport?

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 Orlando Airport, 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 Orlando Airport, you should book around 2 weeks before departure, which saves you about 30% compared to booking last minute. For the absolute cheapest price, our data suggests you should book 4 weeks before departure.

Good to know

Low seasonMarch
Cheapest flight$90
Best time to beat the crowds but there is an average 13% increase in price.
Most popular time to fly with an average 8% increase in price.
Flight from John Wayne (Santa Ana) to Orlando

When to book flights from Santa Ana to Orlando

Are your dates flexible? Find out the best times to travel from Santa Ana to Orlando based on our flight data from the last year. Discover the cheapest month and even day to fly.
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FAQs for booking John Wayne (Santa Ana) to Orlando flights

  • Is public transport available from Orlando International Airport (MCO)?

    There is a bus service that connects Orlando International Airport to downtown Orlando. It is the cheapest transfer option but also takes the longest time and is not available after midnight. To get the bus, look for Lynx bus No. 11 which can be found outside main terminal A. They lead directly to downtown (E Livingston St. and N. Magnolia Avenue). The taxi is a more convenient and reliable option, although four times more expensive.

  • How can I make my trip Santa Ana to Orlandomore eco-friendly?

    There are multiple ways through which you can make your trip more sustainable. First, go for direct trips instead of connecting to make the distance as short as possible and hence keep emissions at a low. You can also opt for public transport to and from your respective airports as that helps to reduce emissions. Lastly, choose an airline with a good sustainability record. American Airlines, for example, is among the leaders in the use of sustainable aviation fuel which is significantly better for the environment.

  • Are there any benefits of upgrading to First Class from John Wayne (Santa Ana) to Orland?

    Despite the short nature of the trip, you can still enjoy the benefits of flying first class. You will enjoy privileges like priority check-in and boarding as well as access to the airline lounge during your layovers. Secondly, the trip will be a lot more enjoyable because you’ll get more comfortable seats with extra legroom. Lastly, airlines like Delta and United Airlines will have a library of thousands of movies and shows that you can select for your inflight entertainment.

  • Is there a better alternative departing airport to John Wayne Airport?

    Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) is about 41 miles away from John Wayne and offers a great alternative to John Wayne Airport. LAX is significantly bigger than SNA Airport and therefore offers a lot more flight options to Orlando. In addition, there are multiple airlines offering direct connections meaning you will not have to stick to one particular airline just to avoid having a layover.

  • What is the cheapest flight from Santa Ana to Orlando Airport?

    In the last 3 days, the lowest price for a flight from Santa Ana to Orlando Airport was $90 for a one-way ticket and $200 for a round-trip.

  • Do I need a passport to fly between John Wayne (Santa Ana) and Orlando?

    No, a passport isn't needed to fly from John Wayne (Santa Ana) to Orlando. However, local authorities might ask for an official ID.

  • Which airports will I be using when flying from John Wayne (Santa Ana) to Orlando?

    When flying out of John Wayne (Santa Ana) you will be using Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty. You will be landing at Orlando, also known as Orlando.

  • Which airlines offer Wi-Fi service onboard planes from John Wayne (Santa Ana) to Orlando?

    JetBlue, and American Airlines offer inflight Wi-Fi service on the John Wayne (Santa Ana) to Orlando flight route.

  • Which aircraft models fly most regularly from John Wayne (Santa Ana) to Orlando?

    The Airbus A220-300 is the aircraft model that flies most regularly on the John Wayne (Santa Ana) to Orlando flight route.

  • Which airline alliances offer flights from John Wayne (Santa Ana) to Orlando?

    oneworld is the only airline alliance operating flights between John Wayne (Santa Ana) and Orlando.

  • Which is the best airline for flights from Santa Ana to Orlando, Southwest or Breeze Airways?

    The two airlines most popular with KAYAK users for flights from Santa Ana to Orlando are Southwest and Breeze Airways. With an average price for the route of $488 and an overall rating of 8.0, Southwest is the most popular choice. Breeze Airways is also a great choice for the route, with an average price of $274 and an overall rating of 8.0.

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

    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 Orlando.

  • 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 Orlando?

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

    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 to Orlando with an airline and back to John Wayne (Santa Ana) with another airline. Booking your flights between John Wayne (Santa Ana) and MCO can sometimes prove cheaper using this method.

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

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

KAYAK’s top tips for finding a cheap flight from Santa Ana to Orlando Airport

  • Looking for a cheap flight? 25% of our users found flights on this route for $91 or less one-way and $144 or less round-trip.
  • Breeze Airlines is the only carrier offering direct connections between John Wayne (SNA) and Orlando (MCO). Every other airline including the likes of Delta, Frontier, and American Airlines has at least one layover scheduled for the trip.
  • When booking Economy class tickets on Delta, you have the option of Basic Economy, Main Cabin, and Economy+. In the Main Cabin, you get advance seat selection and ticket changes for free while Comfort+ offers extra legroom and priority boarding on top.
  • American Airlines is a good option to book when flying with the whole family. They have power outlets, streaming and on-demand TV available as well as free snacks, which should make the trip more enjoyable for the young ones.
  • United Airlines do not allow passengers to bring carry-on bags with them. Any bags you have will need to be checked at an additional cost.
  • Delta is a good option for business travelers as they have free Wi-Fi available to all passengers in all cabins. American Airlines also offer Wi-Fi although it is available at a fee.

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

 
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8.0
SouthwestOverall score based on 4241 reviews
7.0Food
7.5Entertainment
8.0Comfort
8.1Boarding
8.6Crew
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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.

10.0 ExcellentJoseph, Aug 2025SFO - BWI
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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.

The quality of Southwest Airlines continues to degrade each time I fly with them. If it were not for the free luggage, I would probably choose another airline. Their prices are a little bit competitive, but way too high for the quality of the service. Southwest is not unique in this way. Domestic flight in the United States of America has continued to be a lower and lower quality product. Very sad when you compare the quality of domestic airlines to that of many international airlines around the world.

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.

I'm not a fan of Southwest's model. I don't like the herding style of boarding.

It is southwest seat was ok. Not the most comfortable seat

Plz don't take away free bags and free seating

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

Always good but we must do something about people in rows ahead of you that don't put their seats back up when they are suppose to. And It's rough to not be able to even lean over to get something out of my purse.

this crew didn't care much. bumping carts into seats more times than i care to remember

Everything was fine except the entertainment was not working for half of the flight.

Easy boarding with an extremely kind attendant. Seats were spacious and we had 3 seats for 2 people so we could stretch out. Comfortable air flow and very attentive and hospital attendants. Bathrooms and food were the only negative. Bathrooms were so small you could hardly get in and close the door. I don’t think an obese person would fit or a person with a movement disability. Food was the trending food for flights, nonexistent. We spent $40 getting sandwich and snack at airport for our 6 hour flught.

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.

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!

The food and sitting need improvements. They were extremely bad.. If you choose to recline, there is no room for the passenger behind you. This is one of the worst sitting arrangements that I ever experience. The aircraft was not properly clean before boarding.

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.

I liked the choice of lemon ginger tea. I think stewardesses can be more considerate of older people needs.

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

I love flying with United. Unfortunately, I flew on an older plane with minimal upgraded technology (no Bluetooth functionality or handy charging ports). Otherwise, the flight was great and even arrived early.

While waiting to claim my checked luggage, I discovered the airline had lost it. After a long wait and inquiries, I discovered it was on another flight. Fortunately, the airline finally sent my luggage home.

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.

Flight delays numerous times. Everytime we would get close to boarding it would be delayed again. Strung along the entire time.

This flight never occurred because AA couldn’t get their act together.

During service there was a garbage/beverage spill near our seats that never was cleaned up. On a relatively short flight when we’re fortunate enough to actually have in flight movies available, the flight attendants pitching the AADVANTAGE credit card shouldn’t talk for the last 10 minutes of the flight so that we miss the end of the movie.

Waited on the runway for takeoff for 2.5 hours. Air traffic rerouted us. The plane didn't have enough fuel, so had to go back to the gate. Had to wait for a new pilot. Should have landed at 5:22. Didn't land until 9:10. Trash flight.

The boarding was pretty easy. However, the first class seats are not lay flat as other airlines (like JetBlue) has and therefore sleeping was a challenge.

Everything about the flight was lovely…We left early, arrived early, cabin crew were efficient and helpful. Flight was easy and most pleasant.

Would have thought that they would gas up plane before everyone got on board

Fine. On time, cabin service was fine, bag arrived. All good. Flying into DCA so did not collide with any helicopters, which is also good. Horrid incident that could have and should have been prevented.

I was 2 hr arrive in the airport and 45 min in the line . After take to my turn . The agent tell me I’m later . I can not board . So my vacation was going to the floor . Just for their bad customer service agent in the airline

2 hour delay due to late plane, wrong size plane causing overbooking, and people getting off and on the plane after boarding was completed.

Since you have to pay for overhead bags then they shouldn't be running out of space and asking individuals who paid to remove stuff from the overhead

Book with frontier airlines with the mentality that they'll cancel your flight, kick you off and lose your luggage. Anything besides that is a win. Compare prices with other airlines (to include luggage) and if frontier is still worth it, book it but know all of their policies.

You get what you pay for nothing essentially but a hard uncomfortable seat that doesn’t recline and kids screaming all around you and chaotic boarding and limited check bag weight allowance when compared to other airlines

Not very good. Paid in excess of $400 for assigned seating for my family and that was not provided. I want that money back.

I chose the seats when booked the flight and paid for them. However after checking in I found we were assigned different seats!

It was a no frills flight. Would have liked to be able to charge my device

Seats were extremely uncomfortable and it was very hot on the plane.

Since they are a budget airline, I wasn’t expecting too much but they did some things well. They were on time, the plane was clean, boarding was fairly straightforward and the staff was cheerful and friendly. The only downside was comfort. The seats were fairly hard and after a 2 hour flight your rear end is not feeling so great. Maybe a little more cushion in the seats, Frontier!

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