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Cheapest round-trip
$358
Typical prices: $363-$555
Frontier
Thu 10/25Wed 10/31
SNA - MCO • 1 stop
Cheapest one-way
$94
Typical prices: $185-$333
Frontier
Fri 11/2
SNA - MCO • 2 stops
Nonstop flights
There are currently no direct flights between Santa Ana and Orlando Airport. You'll need to take a connecting flight to reach the destination.
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Our data shows that travelers who book at least 26 weeks in advance save around 39% compared to booking last minute.
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Cheapest • Avg $408 (round-trip)
Shortest trip • 6h 50m (one-way)
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Cheap Flights from Santa Ana to Orlando (SNA-MCO)

 
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Recent round-trip flight deals from Santa Ana to Orlando

Sun, Oct 25 - Sat, Oct 31
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11:38 am - 12:19 pmSNA  Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty-MCO Orlando
21h 41m1 stop Denver Intl
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5:38 pm - 11:46 amMCO  Orlando-SNA Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty
21h 08m1 stop Denver Intl
$358Frontier
Thu, Nov 19 - Mon, Nov 23
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11:38 am - 12:43 amSNA  Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty-MCO Orlando
10h 05m1 stop Denver Intl
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6:09 am - 4:05 pmMCO  Orlando-SNA Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty
12h 56m1 stop Dallas/Fort Worth
$360Frontier
Thu, Nov 12 - Sun, Nov 15
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8:33 pm - 11:56 pmSNA  Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty-MCO Orlando
24h 23m2 stops Phoenix-Mesa Gateway Houston George Bush Intcntl
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6:00 am - 6:06 pmMCO  Orlando-SNA Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty
15h 06m1 stop Dallas/Fort Worth
$360Multiple Airlines
Sun, Nov 1 - Tue, Nov 3
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3:55 pm - 5:41 amSNA  Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty-MCO Orlando
10h 46m1 stop Las Vegas Harry Reid Intl
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6:00 am - 5:40 pmMCO  Orlando-SNA Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty
38h 40m2 stops Dallas/Fort Worth Las Vegas Harry Reid Intl
$362Multiple Airlines
Fri, Feb 19 - Mon, Feb 22
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6:45 am - 6:55 pmSNA  Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty-MCO Orlando
9h 10m2 stops Denver Intl Sarasota Bradenton Intl
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8:15 am - 2:55 pmMCO  Orlando-SNA Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty
9h 40m2 stops Dallas Love Field Phoenix Sky Harbor Intl
$363Southwest
Thu, Jan 14 - Tue, Jan 19
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9:00 am - 8:55 pmSNA  Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty-MCO Orlando
8h 55m2 stops Las Vegas Harry Reid Intl Phoenix Sky Harbor Intl
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6:50 am - 1:50 pmMCO  Orlando-SNA Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty
10h 00m2 stops Dallas Love Field Phoenix Sky Harbor Intl
$364Southwest
Wed, Feb 3 - Sun, Feb 7
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11:00 am - 7:44 amSNA  Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty-MCO Orlando
17h 44m1 stop Seattle/Tacoma Intl
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5:40 am - 11:13 amMCO  Orlando-SNA Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty
8h 33m1 stop Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson
$370Delta
Wed, Jan 13 - Tue, Jan 19
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7:05 pm - 5:43 amSNA  Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty-MCO Orlando
7h 38m1 stop Salt Lake City
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9:20 am - 10:24 pmMCO  Orlando-SNA Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty
16h 04m1 stop Seattle/Tacoma Intl
$370Delta
Fri, Jan 1 - Tue, Jan 5
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7:15 am - 6:37 pmSNA  Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty-MCO Orlando
8h 22m1 stop Charlotte Douglas
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5:15 am - 10:04 amMCO  Orlando-SNA Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty
7h 49m1 stop Dallas/Fort Worth
$397American Airlines
Sun, Nov 22 - Fri, Nov 27
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7:39 pm - 6:26 amSNA  Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty-MCO Orlando
7h 47m1 stop Phoenix Sky Harbor Intl
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6:00 am - 12:34 pmMCO  Orlando-SNA Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty
9h 34m1 stop Phoenix Sky Harbor Intl
$408American Airlines
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Price, demand and travel trends for Santa Ana to Orlando Airport flights

Use KAYAK data on prices, travel dates, airlines and seasonal trends to compare options and book flights with more confidence.

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

Round-trip flights from Santa Ana to Orlando Airport typically range from $363 to $555. The lowest price found in the past 5 days was $358, on Frontier.

What's the cheapest day of the week to fly from Santa Ana to Orlando Airport?

Based on deals KAYAK users found in the last 12 months, Wednesday is the cheapest day of the week to fly from Santa Ana to Orlando Airport. It’s 15% cheaper than the average day, while Sunday is the most expensive, with prices 26% higher.

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

•January is the cheapest month to fly from Santa Ana to Orlando Airport at $374 round-trip.
•November ($555) and March ($531) are the most expensive months.
•The price difference between flying in the cheapest and most expensive months is 48% on average.
This is based on KAYAK aggregated and averaged internal data over the past 12 months.

When are flights from Santa Ana to Orlando Airport the cheapest?

Flights from Santa Ana to Orlando Airport are cheapest 26 weeks before departure. Booking in this window typically costs about 39% less than the average last-minute fare (within 2 weeks of the flight), based on KAYAK data.

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Expert advice for your flight from Santa Ana to Orlando

 
KAYAK teamed up with top travel experts to share the best tips for your journey.
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Esther Carlstone

Esther Carlstone

Expert on SNA

Esther Carlstone is a travel and food writer based in Los Angeles. Her work has appeared in publications such as Travel + Leisure, Lonely Planet, Forbes, Tripadvisor, Insider, and more.

Stefanie Waldek

Stefanie Waldek

Expert on MCO

Stefanie Waldek is a freelance space, travel, and design writer based in Saratoga Springs, NY. Her words have appeared in Space.com, Travel + Leisure, Condé Nast Traveler, Architectural Digest, and House Beautiful, among other publications. An expert in aviation and expedition cruising, Stefanie is frequently up in the air or on the sea, likely en route to Antarctica or the Arctic.

Key details for Santa Ana to Orlando Airport flights

Low season

September

Cheapest flight

$94
Beat the crowds with an average 45% drop in travelers.
The most popular month to fly with an average 90% increase in travelers.
One-way flight from Santa Ana to Orlando Airport

When to book flights from Santa Ana to Orlando

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Your Santa Ana to Orlando Airport 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 Orlando Airport?

    Three cabin classes are available on flights from Santa Ana to Orlando Airport:

    • Economy Class
    • Business Class
    • First Class

  • How long is a flight from Santa Ana to Orlando Airport?

    A nonstop flight from Santa Ana to Orlando Airport takes 00m, covering 2,181 miles.

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

    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 Orlando Airport flight?

    Round-trip flights from Santa Ana to Orlando Airport range from $363 to $555, with an average of $455 over the past 12 months. Anything below $363 counts as a good deal.

  • How expensive are last-minute Santa Ana to Orlando Airport flights?

    Last-minute fares on this route (booked within two weeks of departure) run 27% above the $455 route average. Book 26 weeks before departure for the lowest fares.

  • How much can I save by taking a layover when flying from Santa Ana to Orlando Airport?

    On this route, nonstop flights are cheaper than layover options on average. Nonstop fares average $338 round-trip, compared to $408 via a layover through Sacramento Intl (SMF).

  • What is the standard checked-bag allowance on flights from Santa Ana to Orlando Airport?

    There is no standard. Checked-bag policies vary by airline on this route. Most carriers charge $76–$100 for the first checked bag in economy. Premium fares and elite-status bookings typically include a free checked bag.

  • Which aircraft model is used most often on flights from Santa Ana to Orlando Airport?

    The Airbus A220-300 family is used most often on this route, operated mainly by Breeze Airways. Other aircraft seen on the route include Airbus A321neo variants.

  • Have flight prices from Santa Ana to Orlando Airport 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 $358 to $2,776. That means the highest observed fare was about 8x higher than the lowest one.

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

    One-way fares from Santa Ana to Orlando Airport are currently lower than usual. Average one-way flight prices are about $123, which is 49% below the typical average for this route.

  • What car rental options are available at Orlando Airport (MCO)?

    Orlando Airport (MCO) hosts 5 major car rental companies, with daily rates starting from around $1 for economy cars. Top options include:

    • Rent-A-Wreck
    • Routes Car & Truck Rentals
    • Hertz
    • Budget
    • Thrifty

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

    Flights from Santa Ana to Orlando Airport usually depart from Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty (SNA) and arrive at Orlando (MCO).

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

    One-stop flights from Santa Ana to Orlando Airport most commonly connect through:

    • Dallas/Fort Worth (DFW) - 23% of one-stop connections
    • Houston George Bush Intcntl (IAH) - 19% of one-stop connections
    • Phoenix Sky Harbor Intl (PHX) - 18% of one-stop connections
    • Denver Intl (DEN) - 13% of one-stop connections

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

    Yes. Flexible dates can save you up to 33% on flights from Santa Ana to Orlando Airport. Wednesday is the cheapest departure day at $387 round-trip on average, while Sunday is the most expensive at $575, a difference of $188.

    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 Orlando Airport?

    Flying via Dallas Love Field (DAL) gives the shortest average 1-stop total travel time at 6h 50m, compared with 7h 01m via Phoenix Sky Harbor Intl (PHX) and 7h 01m via Austin Bergstrom (AUS).

  • What is the time difference between Santa Ana and Orlando Airport?

    Orlando Airport 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 popular places can I visit in Orlando Airport?

    Some of the most popular sights in Orlando Airport are Universal Orlando Resort, Camping World Stadium and Tinker Field. These are among the most viewed places in Orlando Airport on KAYAK.

  • Which airlines include bags at no extra cost on Santa Ana to Orlando Airport flights?

    Here are some options for this route, based on selected ticket types and cabin classes:

    • Breeze Airways: a cabin bag in Economy Class class

    Bag allowance can vary by ticket type, cabin class, route and airline, so always check the fare details before booking.

  • 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.

Your guide to booking Santa Ana to Orlando Airport 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 Sunday. On this route, Wednesday flights average $387, about $188 less than Sunday fares (33% savings) based on the last 12 months.
  • For the best chance at a low fare, aim to book around 26 weeks before you fly. On this route, that window historically saves about 39% versus last-minute pricing (KAYAK booking data, last 12 months).
  • If you can choose when to travel, plan your Santa Ana to Orlando Airport trip for January. Fares historically average $374 round-trip in that month - typically $181 less than the most expensive month, which is November (based on the last 12 months).
  • If you're arriving late at night and need somewhere to stay, check out these hotels close to Orlando Airport.

    • Ramada by Wyndham Suites Orlando Airport
    • Hyatt Regency Orlando International Airport
    • Hampton Inn & Suites Orlando Airport @ Gateway Village
  • 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.

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