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Cheapest round-trip
$243
Typical prices: $389-$684
Breeze Airways
Fri 1/12Fri 2/2
SNA - RIC • 1 stop
Cheapest one-way
$142
Typical prices: $262-$488
Multiple Airlines
Thu 1/25
SNA - RIC • 3 stops
Nonstop flights
Not available
There are currently no direct flights between Santa Ana and Richmond. You'll need to take a connecting flight to reach the destination.
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August
Cheapest • 33% price drop
September
Most popular
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Top layover airports
Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County (DTW)
Cheapest • Avg $420 (round-trip)
Dallas/Fort Worth (DFW)
Shortest trip • 7h 37m (one-way)
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Cheap Flights from Santa Ana to Richmond (SNA-RIC)

 
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Recent round-trip flight deals from Santa Ana to Richmond

Tue, Jan 12 - Tue, Feb 2
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7:30 am - 7:50 pmSNA  Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty-RIC Richmond Byrd Intl
9h 20m1 stop Las Vegas Harry Reid Intl
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8:58 am - 3:03 pmRIC  Richmond Byrd Intl-SNA Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty
9h 05m1 stop Las Vegas Harry Reid Intl
$243Breeze Airways
Thu, Nov 12 - Tue, Nov 17
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7:30 am - 7:50 pmSNA  Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty-RIC Richmond Byrd Intl
9h 20m1 stop Las Vegas Harry Reid Intl
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8:58 am - 3:03 pmRIC  Richmond Byrd Intl-SNA Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty
9h 05m1 stop Las Vegas Harry Reid Intl
$282Breeze Airways
Tue, Dec 8 - Wed, Dec 9
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6:45 am - 6:33 pmSNA  Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty-RIC Richmond Byrd Intl
8h 48m1 stop Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson
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7:00 am - 1:20 pmRIC  Richmond Byrd Intl-SNA Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty
9h 20m1 stop Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson
$319Delta
Tue, Nov 10 - Tue, Nov 17
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7:30 am - 7:50 pmSNA  Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty-RIC Richmond Byrd Intl
9h 20m1 stop Las Vegas Harry Reid Intl
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8:30 pm - 10:46 amRIC  Richmond Byrd Intl-SNA Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty
41h 16m2 stops Tampa Denver Intl
$321Multiple Airlines
Thu, Nov 12 - Tue, Nov 17
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7:30 am - 7:50 pmSNA  Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty-RIC Richmond Byrd Intl
9h 20m1 stop Las Vegas Harry Reid Intl
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8:30 pm - 10:46 amRIC  Richmond Byrd Intl-SNA Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty
41h 16m2 stops Tampa Denver Intl
$321Multiple Airlines
Fri, Dec 4 - Fri, Dec 11
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2:30 pm - 12:50 amSNA  Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty-RIC Richmond Byrd Intl
7h 20m1 stop Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson
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5:16 pm - 10:18 pmRIC  Richmond Byrd Intl-SNA Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty
8h 02m1 stop Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson
$359Delta
Tue, Feb 9 - Tue, Feb 16
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10:45 am - 10:41 pmSNA  Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty-RIC Richmond Byrd Intl
8h 56m1 stop Dallas/Fort Worth
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3:41 pm - 8:41 pmRIC  Richmond Byrd Intl-SNA Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty
8h 00m1 stop Charlotte Douglas
$396American Airlines
Tue, Feb 9 - Tue, Feb 16
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9:17 am - 9:56 pmSNA  Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty-RIC Richmond Byrd Intl
9h 39m2 stops Dallas/Fort Worth Charlotte Douglas
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1:33 pm - 9:26 pmRIC  Richmond Byrd Intl-SNA Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty
10h 53m1 stop Chicago O'Hare Intl
$401American Airlines
Mon, Dec 28 - Wed, Jan 6
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9:15 pm - 9:40 amSNA  Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty-RIC Richmond Byrd Intl
9h 25m1 stop Newark
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6:00 am - 11:49 amRIC  Richmond Byrd Intl-SNA Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty
8h 49m1 stop Chicago O'Hare Intl
$441United Airlines
Fri, Dec 4 - Fri, Dec 11
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6:19 pm - 9:20 amSNA  Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty-RIC Richmond Byrd Intl
12h 01m2 stops San Francisco Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl
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6:00 am - 11:37 amRIC  Richmond Byrd Intl-SNA Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty
8h 37m1 stop Chicago O'Hare Intl
$507United Airlines
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Price, demand and travel trends for Santa Ana to Richmond 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 Richmond?

Round-trip flights from Santa Ana to Richmond typically range from $389 to $684. The lowest price found in the past 5 days was $243, on Breeze Airways.

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

Based on deals KAYAK users found in the last 12 months, Saturday is the cheapest day of the week to fly from Santa Ana to Richmond. It’s 9% cheaper than the average day, while Sunday is the most expensive, with prices 34% higher.

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

•August is the cheapest month to fly from Santa Ana to Richmond at $382 round-trip.
•March ($882) and January ($682) are the most expensive months.
•The price difference between flying in the cheapest and most expensive months is 130% on average.
This is based on KAYAK aggregated and averaged internal data over the past 12 months.

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Key details for Santa Ana to Richmond flights

Low season

February

Cheapest flight

$142
Beat the crowds with an average 46% drop in travelers.
The most popular month to fly with an average 42% increase in travelers.
One-way flight from Santa Ana to Richmond

When to book flights from Santa Ana to Richmond

Are your dates flexible? Find out the best times to travel from Santa Ana to Richmond based on our flight data from the last year. Discover the cheapest month and even day to fly.
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Your Santa Ana to Richmond 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 Richmond?

    Two cabin classes are available on flights from Santa Ana to Richmond:

    • Economy Class
    • First Class

  • How long is a flight from Santa Ana to Richmond?

    A nonstop flight from Santa Ana to Richmond takes 00m, covering 2,274 miles.

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

    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 Richmond flight?

    Round-trip flights from Santa Ana to Richmond range from $389 to $684, with an average of $573 over the past 12 months. Anything below $389 counts as a good deal.

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

    One-way fares from Santa Ana to Richmond are currently lower than usual. Average one-way flight prices are about $205, which is 46% below the typical average for this route.

  • What car rental options are available at Richmond Byrd Intl Airport (RIC)?

    Richmond Byrd Intl Airport (RIC) hosts 5 major car rental companies, with daily rates averaging $72 for economy cars. Top options include:

    • Dollar
    • Hertz
    • Budget
    • Alamo
    • Enterprise Rent-A-Car

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

    Flights from Santa Ana to Richmond usually depart from Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty (SNA) and arrive at Richmond Byrd Intl (RIC).

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

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

    • Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson (ATL) - 22% of one-stop connections
    • Dallas/Fort Worth (DFW) - 20% of one-stop connections
    • Denver Intl (DEN) - 15% of one-stop connections
    • Las Vegas Harry Reid Intl (LAS) - 14% of one-stop connections

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

    Yes. Flexible dates can save you up to 32% on flights from Santa Ana to Richmond. Saturday is the cheapest departure day at $526 round-trip on average, while Sunday is the most expensive at $769, a difference of $243.

    Cheaper weekend fares like these are typical of routes dominated by weekday business travel.

  • How much time can I save by choosing a different layover airport from Santa Ana to Richmond?

    Flying via Dallas/Fort Worth (DFW) gives the shortest average 1-stop total travel time at 7h 37m, compared with 7h 42m via Denver Intl (DEN) and 7h 46m via Houston George Bush Intcntl (IAH).

  • What is the time difference between Santa Ana and Richmond?

    Richmond 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 Richmond?

    Some of the most popular sights in Richmond are Virginia Museum of Fine Arts, St. John's Episcopal Church and Black History Museum. These are among the most viewed places in Richmond on KAYAK.

Your guide to booking Santa Ana to Richmond 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 Saturday departure and avoid flying on Sunday. On this route, Saturday flights average $526, about $243 less than Sunday fares (32% savings) based on the last 12 months.
  • If you can choose when to travel, plan your Santa Ana to Richmond trip for August. Fares historically average $382 round-trip in that month - typically $500 less than the most expensive month, which is March (based on the last 12 months).
  • If you're arriving late at night and need somewhere to stay, check out these hotels close to Richmond Byrd Intl Airport.

    • DoubleTree by Hilton Richmond Airport
    • Candlewood Suites Richmond Airport By IHG
    • Super 8 by Wyndham Richmond Airport VA

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