SNA - RDU

$92 Find Cheap Flights from Santa Ana to Raleigh

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Everything you should know

Cheapest round-trip
$243
Overall average: $404
Frontier
Sat 5/9Wed 5/13
SNA - RDU • 2 stops
Cheapest non-stop
$278
Breeze Airways
Fri 7/24Mon 7/27
SNA - RDU • Non-stop
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Frontier
Cheapest • from $243 (round-trip)
Southwest
Best reviews • 8.0 score
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There are currently no direct flights between Santa Ana and Raleigh. You'll need at least 1 connection.
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Seattle (SEA)
Cheapest • Avg $306 (round-trip)
Charlotte (CLT)
Shortest trip • 6h 38m (one-way)
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When to book
4 weeks
in advance
Our data shows that travelers who book at least 4 weeks in advance save around 40% compared to booking last minute.
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August
Cheapest • 17% 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

Sat, May 9 - Wed, May 13
Frontier Logo
12:10 pm - 8:46 am
SNA
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RDU
17h 36m
2 stops
Frontier Logo
5:55 pm - 10:46 am
RDU
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SNA
19h 51m
1 stop
$243Frontier
Mon, Mar 16 - Sun, Apr 5
Frontier Logo
5:54 pm - 9:53 pm
SNA
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RDU
24h 59m
2 stops
Frontier Logo
8:35 pm - 11:34 am
RDU
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SNA
17h 59m
1 stop
$274Frontier
Tue, Mar 17 - Thu, Apr 9
Alaska Airlines Logo
11:31 am - 6:10 am
SNA
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RDU
15h 39m
1 stop
Alaska Airlines Logo
7:35 am - 10:30 pm
RDU
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SNA
17h 55m
1 stop
$276Alaska Airlines
Fri, Jul 24 - Mon, Jul 27
Breeze Airways Logo
1:04 pm - 9:09 pm
SNA
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RDU
5h 05mnonstop
Breeze Airways Logo
9:48 am - 12:11 pm
RDU
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SNA
5h 23mnonstop
$278Breeze Airways
Wed, Mar 25 - Wed, Apr 8
Delta Logo
11:05 am - 11:46 pm
SNA
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RDU
9h 41m
1 stop
Delta Logo
5:38 am - 10:46 am
RDU
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SNA
8h 08m
1 stop
$286Delta
Wed, Mar 25 - Thu, Mar 26
Frontier Logo
9:50 am - 11:00 pm
SNA
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RDU
10h 10m
2 stops
Frontier Logo
6:43 pm - 10:47 am
RDU
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SNA
19h 04m
1 stop
$289Frontier
Tue, Mar 17 - Sun, Apr 5
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7:30 am - 3:17 pm
SNA
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RDU
28h 47m
2 stops
Multiple Airlines Logo
8:35 pm - 11:34 am
RDU
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SNA
17h 59m
1 stop
$292Multiple Airlines
Wed, Mar 18 - Sun, Apr 5
Multiple Airlines Logo
2:53 pm - 1:31 pm
SNA
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RDU
19h 38m
2 stops
Multiple Airlines Logo
8:35 pm - 11:34 am
RDU
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SNA
17h 59m
1 stop
$293Multiple Airlines
Wed, Mar 18 - Sun, Apr 5
Multiple Airlines Logo
2:53 pm - 9:22 pm
SNA
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RDU
27h 29m
2 stops
Multiple Airlines Logo
8:35 pm - 11:34 am
RDU
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SNA
17h 59m
1 stop
$298Multiple Airlines
Sat, May 9 - Wed, May 13
Frontier Logo
12:10 pm - 9:04 pm
SNA
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RDU
29h 54m
1 stop
Frontier Logo
5:55 pm - 10:46 am
RDU
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SNA
19h 51m
1 stop
$301Frontier
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.

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 August, where tickets cost $374 (return) on average. On the other hand, the most expensive months are November and June, where the average cost of round-trip tickets is $605 and $536 respectively.

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 40% 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$92
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 $92 for a one-way ticket and $243 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 aircraft models fly most regularly from John Wayne (Santa Ana) to Raleigh?

    We unfortunately don’t have that data for this specific 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 $442 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 $469 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.

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.
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SouthwestOverall score based on 4299 reviews
8.0Comfort
8.6Crew
7.5Entertainment
8.1Boarding
7.0Food
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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.

4.0 OkayDaniel, Feb 2026
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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

3 hour delay. Had to change plans and was still delayed.

The staff was very friendly, professional, and courteous. The overall flight was a great experience.

We got exit row seats both flights. Everything was running on time

The boarding and seat assignment system no longer works for me, but I know it is being replaced. Otherwise, I am good with the overall experience.

The lead steward kept singing about "San Francisco" and hotel California---more annoying than humorous....needs work. Flight was smooth and on time.

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.

Smooth boarding, pleasant and professional lady checking us in. Crew service was excellent, again pleasant, but professional. Nice touch-down on landing! Thank you Delta. 💗

Awesome! On time flight, early arrival, and a complimentary upgrade!

Delta One is extraordinary. I fly business when somebody hires me. I just wonder why there is such a chasm between business class and the insanely inhumane and nonsensical coach. The seats are not large enough to fit even my tiny wife. We fly 10% of what we did because we don’t want to pay 5-10 k but for $400 it’s unbearable. It seems like the accountants took over and made stupid decisions. Screw in 20 extra seats and make it so unbearable that people fly 90% less. Just put the damn price up and put some proper chairs in. But business, yay.

Delta’s staff is unmatched. From the gate agents, to the pilots, to the flight attendants… all top of the industry.

The flight was delayed for about 2 hrs. Other than it, it was good.

I am extremely disappointed that delta internal pilot manuals now refer to the Gulf of Mexico as the “gulf of America”. You can bow down to the Orange turd on your own. I will never fly delta again

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.

Very disappointing given gate agent behavior. Filed a formal complaint with United.

Crew was great (professional, attentive, prompt). Snacks for 4 hrs flight is deplorable.

Flight delayed. WiFi connectivity very poor if not existant. Last minute arrival forced me to run to catch my connection.

Terrible. No customer service, no food, no drinks on a 6 hour premier economy booking.

It was a pretty standard flight... until the almost hour and a half spent on the taxi way. I get that the weather has been poor but the delay had nothing to do with the weather and more to do with a plane with several issues tying up the gate. I get that that happens from time to time but this has been EVERY flight I've been on for the past 5 years and I fly 3 to 5 times a year. This isn't just United... it's American, it's Delta. It's an issue with the entire industry. I work for UPS and packages on a cargo plane get better service than people do these days. Anymore I HATE flying.

The flight crew where really good. Better then the crew from BNE to SFO

left on time, reasonable boarding process arrived early luggage came out quickly

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.

Worst experience ever. Flight could not land in Charlotte for what we were told was a ground stop. Had to be diverted to Raleigh to refuel. Strangely during ground stop, our connecting flight had no issue taking off on time causing us to miss our flight. We were told there were no other flights that day to our final destination and that two days out was the next one. The only flights to get us there were from Chicago the next morning. Completely opposite direction but it was a direct flight. So we get flown to Chicago and have to find a hotel in our own dime. The flight in the morning was also delayed. Thankfully only a short time. The non too of all this, our luggage did not arrive by the time we were there. Communication was terrible, through the entire trip. Complete incompetence. Will never fly American again.

We arrived 25 minutes early only to be told our gate was occupied and so we sat for close to 30 minutes to pull into a gate. That’s not an early arrival!

The TSA check in took 1.5 hours to get through in Austin and I missed my flights back to DC

American has been able to implement an algorithm that makes it possible for nearly every one of my evening flights to be late. Congratulations!

This was a horrible experience. I’ve experienced several delays at this point and still not home. I was supposed to be home by 8:30 last night and here I sit at 7 am on a plane STILL unable to go home because of American Airlines.

I would like the crew to talk LESS over the PA and specifically about credit card offers. I am trying to work, sleep, watch a movie and the PA was booming about a credit card offer. Could we go back to the days when the customer was more important than selling a credit card?

It was a good trip. Flight Attendants were friendly and responsive.

Crew in Columbia was not prepared for landing. It was a bit of a disaster and getting bags took forever.

Tell the crew (when boarding) to yell at the imbeciles blocking us from walking up to scan. I promise everyone crowds around and half of us (most the time I’m group 4) have to push our way through. Your staff is awesome, the public - not so much-

It was fine. My connection in Charlotte to go to WPB was too late and I had to spend the night in the Charlotte Airport in the mini suites.

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