SNA - RDU

$86 Find Cheap Flights from Santa Ana to Raleigh

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Everything you should know

Cheapest round-trip
$225
Typical prices: $778-$416
Frontier
Mon 4/20Fri 4/24
SNA - RDU • 1 stop
Cheapest non-stop
$286
Breeze Airways
Fri 5/29Mon 6/1
SNA - RDU • Non-stop
Nonstop flights
2 days a week
Mon, Fri
You can fly direct with Breeze Airways. Average duration is 0
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Cheapest • from $225 (round-trip)
Best reviews • 8.0 score
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Cheapest • Avg $306 (round-trip)
Shortest trip • 6h 36m (one-way)
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Our data shows that travelers who book at least 4 weeks in advance save around 43% compared to booking last minute.
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Cheapest • 14% price drop
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Cheap Flights from Santa Ana to Raleigh (SNA-RDU)

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

Mon, Apr 20 - Fri, Apr 24
Frontier Logo
11:29 am - 9:04 pm
SNA
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RDU
6h 35m
1 stop
Frontier Logo
9:49 pm - 11:25 am
RDU
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SNA
16h 36m
1 stop
$225Frontier
Thu, Apr 9 - Thu, Apr 16
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12:19 pm - 5:52 pm
SNA
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RDU
26h 33m
1 stop
Frontier Logo
9:49 pm - 10:44 am
RDU
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SNA
15h 55m
1 stop
$236Frontier
Mon, Apr 27 - Wed, Apr 29
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2:41 pm - 3:04 pm
SNA
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RDU
21h 23m
2 stops
Frontier Logo
6:20 pm - 10:44 am
RDU
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SNA
19h 24m
1 stop
$242Frontier
Fri, Apr 24 - Fri, May 1
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9:35 am - 9:04 pm
SNA
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RDU
32h 29m
2 stops
Frontier Logo
9:49 pm - 11:25 am
RDU
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SNA
16h 36m
1 stop
$248Frontier
Thu, Apr 16 - Sun, Apr 19
Frontier Logo
11:29 am - 9:04 pm
SNA
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RDU
6h 35m
1 stop
Frontier Logo
9:49 pm - 10:44 am
RDU
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SNA
15h 55m
1 stop
$250Frontier
Fri, Apr 24 - Fri, May 1
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11:29 am - 9:04 pm
SNA
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RDU
30h 35m
1 stop
Frontier Logo
9:49 pm - 11:25 am
RDU
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SNA
16h 36m
1 stop
$259Frontier
Thu, Apr 16 - Mon, Apr 20
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11:29 am - 9:04 pm
SNA
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RDU
30h 35m
1 stop
Frontier Logo
6:10 am - 5:26 pm
RDU
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SNA
14h 16m
2 stops
$261Frontier
Thu, Apr 16 - Mon, Apr 20
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11:29 am - 9:04 pm
SNA
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RDU
30h 35m
1 stop
Multiple Airlines Logo
9:32 pm - 2:28 pm
RDU
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SNA
19h 56m
2 stops
$271Multiple Airlines
Thu, May 14 - Sun, May 17
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9:54 am - 11:31 am
SNA
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RDU
22h 37m
1 stop
Multiple Airlines Logo
12:54 pm - 8:05 am
RDU
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SNA
22h 11m
2 stops
$285Multiple Airlines
Fri, May 29 - Mon, Jun 1
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1:04 pm - 9:09 pm
SNA
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RDU
5h 05mnonstop
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9:48 am - 12:11 pm
RDU
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SNA
5h 23mnonstop
$286Breeze Airways
Booking Insights

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

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

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 Raleigh departing in April.

What is the cheapest month to fly from Santa Ana to Raleigh?

To calculate monthly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each month over the last year for round-trip flights from Santa Ana to Raleigh, 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 Raleigh is September, where tickets cost $387 (return) on average. On the other hand, the most expensive months are November and March, where the average cost of round-trip tickets is $605 and $533 respectively.

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

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.

Yes, flying with a layover may cost you more time, but you can also save money on the route, with a 2 stops layover the cheapest option at $336 on average.

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

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 Raleigh, 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 Raleigh, you should book around 4 weeks before departure, which saves you about 43% compared to booking last minute. For the absolute cheapest price, our data suggests you should book 13 weeks before departure.

Good to know

Low seasonOctober
Cheapest flight$86
Best time to beat the crowds with an average 4% drop in price.
Most popular time to fly and prices are also 10% lower on average.
Flight from John Wayne (Santa Ana) to Raleigh

When to book flights from Santa Ana to Raleigh

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

  • What is the cheapest flight from Santa Ana to Raleigh?

    In the last 3 days, the lowest price for a flight from Santa Ana to Raleigh was $86 for a one-way ticket and $225 for a round-trip.

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

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

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

    Only Alaska Airlines offers inflight Wi-Fi service on the John Wayne (Santa Ana) to Raleigh flight route.

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

    The Airbus A321-100/200 is the aircraft model that flies most regularly on the John Wayne (Santa Ana) to Raleigh flight route.

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

    Star Alliance, SkyTeam, and oneworld are the airline alliances operating flights between John Wayne (Santa Ana) and Raleigh, with Star Alliance being the most commonly used for this route.

  • Which is the best airline for flights from Santa Ana to Raleigh, Southwest or Delta?

    The two airlines most popular with KAYAK users for flights from Santa Ana to Raleigh are Southwest and Delta. With an average price for the route of $476 and an overall rating of 8.0, Southwest is the most popular choice. Delta is also a great choice for the route, with an average price of $475 and an overall rating of 7.9.

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

    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 Raleigh.

  • 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 Raleigh?

    KAYAK’s flight Price Forecast tool uses historical data to determine whether the price for a flight to Raleigh 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 Raleigh?

    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 Raleigh with an airline and back to John Wayne (Santa Ana) with another airline. Booking your flights between John Wayne (Santa Ana) and RDU 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 Raleigh?

    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 Raleigh 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 Raleigh

  • Looking for a cheap flight? 25% of our users found flights on this route for $149 or less one-way.

Prefer to fly direct from John Wayne (Santa Ana) to Raleigh?

 
Direct data is based off flight results for the next 60 days. Find direct flights from all airlines flying direct from Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty to Raleigh-Durham.
Find which airlines fly direct from Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty Airport to Raleigh-Durham Airport, which days they fly and book direct flights.

Direct departures

Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty to Raleigh-Durham

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Breeze Airways

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Breeze Airways

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Direct returns

Raleigh-Durham to Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty

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Reviews of the top 4 airlines serving from Santa Ana to Raleigh

 
See real verified KAYAK customer reviews for airlines flying from Santa Ana to Raleigh. 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 Raleigh? 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 4333 reviews
8.6Crew
7.0Food
8.1Boarding
7.5Entertainment
8.0Comfort
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Southwest was greaat! The most expensive but the least upsetting for those we were flying to see.

10.0 ExcellentMartie, Mar 2026
LGB - BNA
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Southwest was greaat! The most expensive but the least upsetting for those we were flying to see.

Boarding was easy. The seats are small and fairly uncomfortable

The problem with the seat assignments is that there were a lot of rows in the front that were empty but my row at the back was full. Just not so pleasant.

Good but I prefer choose your own seat. With the new assigned seats they should board from the back I see no advantage to this new boarding. Just like every other airline

Flight boarded late after announcing on time boarding. Flight arrived only a little late despite late departure. Had trouble connecting to WiFi

The Southwest experience has definitely taken a dive from its early days. You can no longer deferentiate from other airlines. Air travel is too expensive. Southwest is no longer budget friendly. They have lost me as a loyal customer.

The charges were ridiculous for an hour flight and the turbulence was very scary.

The seats are now more narrow. I paid for front row the seats in the front are even more narrow than before.

The wifi on the plane is great. The only issue that I have is that I prefer an aisle seat and on my trips this week, I was either in the middle or window. If we can work to secure aisle seating, I will be thrilled. Nice trip.

Great flight but super high price. Glad it was a business trip and not personal

I took seat 15A in anticipation of window seat, there is no window.

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?

My recent experience was excellent on Delta! I flew with Delta Comfort and I was really comfortable in my seat. I enjoyed the in-flight service. The flight attendants were so friendly and hospitable. I love the snack on the flight as well. This was my first time flying on Delta and I will definitely consider flying with them again.

My flight was canceled on Sunday. Rebooking took three hours. Had to pay for accommodations another night. New flight was delayed for 5 hours, all that was sent was a 12 dollar food voucher, which doesn’t tell you how to use it. Then when we landed we had to sit on the plane for an hour before we could get off.

I was in first class and literally the men behind me were so aggressively loud I moved myself to economy. This has become so common on Delta - people using audio without headphones, and men on 12am / late night flights drinking and yelling to talk to each other which prevents anyone around them from resting. Pretty crazy to have to move from first to economy (poorer service, less comfort...). Wild wild. Looking into other airlines.

Could not get my connecting flight boarding pass until four hrs before departure! Ver annoying especially since the staff could not explain why!

Flight was delayed by 3-hours and their fix was… complimentary pretzels.

The crew, and fellow passengers, were super gracious and kind. There seemed to be plenty of bin space even though the plane was full. It’s nice to get a glass of wine with dinner in Premiere seating, and there was a lot of food.

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

The plane was an older model, so it wasn’t as comfortable as others. The flight attendants were not helpful during onboarding. It was a full flight so there was chaos finding space for baggage.

They promise free wi-fi prior to boarding and then once on board you are informed you have to purchase wifi even after being a mileagePlus member.

They delayed the flight from 9:00 to 11:55 At 11:45 they canceled the flight. I paid a premium price for the tickets with poor service

My flight was canceled a few hours before boarding. I was rebooked on Copa airlines and missed an important meeting .

OK, we were delayed and had to de plane and reboard.

Seats are uncomfortable. This has been a trend in the industry for decades. Trying to fit more seats on each plane to increase profits at the expense of the passenger.

Staff were good. My seat was in need of repair, but for a short flight was not problematic. Usual basic snack and drink setup that you'll find on any US carrier. Over, a decent, basic flight.

Complimentary light meal would be appreciated. But great flight crew service on all legs

Flight delayed for more than 16 hrs and no effort was spent to provide an alternate

Women boarding passengers at the gate was absolutely rude and disrespectful of passengers. The flight attendant was absolutely delightful! Smiling and connected with the passengers. So happy. The seats are cramped and uncomfortable but I guess that’s just the way it is Communication regarding flight was excellent

it was a very short flight so my expectations were low.

My flight from LGA was cancelled and my rebooked flight from JFK was delayed numerous times. I will now be getting home after 2am.

I appreciate that I finally got the seat I paid extra for this time. Thank you

It would have been nice if American tried to care.

I booked 1st class, my flights were changed and I was sitting in the middle at the back of the plane. A far cry from the 1st class I purchased for my flights. I am grateful I arrived on time.

There was no beverage service and the only time I saw a crew member walk through the cabin is when we were preparing to land.

Flights were constantly delayed. CRW took 50 minutes to get bags

The flight was delayed multiple times. I was autobooted and placed in the center seat in the last row of the plane.

My flight was delayed. We left at midnight. I got to Greensboro (GSO) at 1am. All of AA's flights in/out of Charlotte always seem to be delayed or canceled. It took me all day on Sunday to get to my destination of Cincinnati from Greensboro. I had to be rerouted through Chicago because my original flight was canceled as the door to plane was closing in GSO. The saddest part is I could have driven and arrived sooner. . . I recognize there is a lot going on that impacts travel. This week it was weather. Yesterday in Cincinnati it was President Trump. But as a frequent flyer, the flight from South Bend to Charlotte always runs late. The subsequent flight to Greensboro is always midnight to 2am. . . I do want to give props the Charlotte boarding crew. They had four flights going out of the same area at the same time. They turned it quickly and mitigated the grumbling from the crowd.

Never had such a lazy first class attendant. Literally spent 60%+ of the flight playing games on her personal phone making up excuses of why she was unavailable.

The baggage claim experience was poor. The plane crew and the AA app said that checked baggage in CLT would be at carousel 7 but the sign at Baggage Claim said carousel 1. The carousel 1 sign had the correct flight # listed above the belt. But the luggage never came. I went to an AA baggage claim office after about 1 hour and the clerk directed me to another AA room that was poorly marked, with a closed door and no obvious way to know what to do. Finally someone opened the door and my bag was inside. The clerk was totally unable to explain why.

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