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Cheapest round-trip
$268
Typical prices: $336-$584
Frontier
Fri 10/19Sun 11/11
SNA - TPA • 2 stops
Cheapest one-way
$132
Typical prices: $209-$430
Frontier
Mon 11/12
SNA - TPA • 1 stop
Nonstop flights
Not available
There are currently no direct flights between Santa Ana and Tampa. You'll need to take a connecting flight to reach the destination.
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October
Cheapest • 30% price drop
November
Most popular
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Top layover airports
Denver Intl (DEN)
Cheapest • Avg $313 (round-trip)
Phoenix Sky Harbor Intl (PHX)
Shortest trip • 6h 57m (one-way)
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Cheap Flights from Santa Ana to Tampa (SNA-TPA)

 
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Recent round-trip flight deals from Santa Ana to Tampa

Mon, Oct 19 - Wed, Nov 11
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4:08 pm - 6:24 pmSNA  Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty-TPA Tampa
23h 16m2 stops Las Vegas Harry Reid Intl Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson
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6:15 am - 10:46 amTPA  Tampa-SNA Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty
31h 31m1 stop Denver Intl
$268Frontier
Thu, Nov 5 - Thu, Nov 12
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6:51 pm - 9:32 amSNA  Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty-TPA Tampa
11h 41m1 stop Dallas/Fort Worth
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7:27 pm - 6:05 pmTPA  Tampa-SNA Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty
25h 38m1 stop Dallas/Fort Worth
$272Frontier
Tue, Oct 27 - Tue, Nov 3
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1:23 pm - 11:04 pmSNA  Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty-TPA Tampa
6h 41m1 stop Phoenix Sky Harbor Intl
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5:05 am - 9:04 amTPA  Tampa-SNA Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty
6h 59m1 stop Phoenix Sky Harbor Intl
$311American Airlines
Tue, Nov 24 - Tue, Dec 1
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7:39 pm - 5:04 amSNA  Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty-TPA Tampa
6h 25m1 stop Phoenix Sky Harbor Intl
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5:00 am - 9:05 amTPA  Tampa-SNA Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty
7h 05m1 stop Phoenix Sky Harbor Intl
$311American Airlines
Sat, Jan 23 - Wed, Jan 27
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11:15 am - 8:50 pmSNA  Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty-TPA Tampa
6h 35m1 stop Phoenix Sky Harbor Intl
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12:25 pm - 6:20 pmTPA  Tampa-SNA Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty
8h 55m1 stop Austin Bergstrom
$312Southwest
Tue, Oct 27 - Tue, Nov 3
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11:00 am - 9:55 pmSNA  Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty-TPA Tampa
7h 55m2 stops Phoenix Sky Harbor Intl Austin Bergstrom
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12:00 pm - 6:30 pmTPA  Tampa-SNA Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty
9h 30m1 stop Austin Bergstrom
$318Southwest
Thu, Oct 1 - Tue, Nov 3
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10:45 am - 6:53 pmSNA  Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty-TPA Tampa
29h 08m1 stop Dallas/Fort Worth
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5:11 pm - 5:40 pmTPA  Tampa-SNA Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty
27h 29m2 stops Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson Las Vegas Harry Reid Intl
$335Multiple Airlines
Thu, Dec 10 - Mon, Dec 14
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12:29 pm - 11:20 amSNA  Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty-TPA Tampa
19h 51m1 stop Denver Intl
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4:20 pm - 9:49 amTPA  Tampa-SNA Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty
20h 29m1 stop Portland
$343Multiple Airlines
Thu, Oct 1 - Tue, Nov 3
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6:22 pm - 5:46 amSNA  Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty-TPA Tampa
8h 24m1 stop San Francisco
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4:16 pm - 9:19 pmTPA  Tampa-SNA Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty
8h 03m1 stop Denver Intl
$377United Airlines
Mon, Nov 30 - Sat, Dec 12
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8:00 pm - 7:06 amSNA  Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty-TPA Tampa
8h 06m1 stop San Francisco
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5:30 pm - 9:45 pmTPA  Tampa-SNA Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty
7h 15m1 stop Houston George Bush Intcntl
$412United Airlines
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Price, demand and travel trends for Santa Ana to Tampa flights

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

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

Round-trip flights from Santa Ana to Tampa start at $268. Prices are below average for this route right now, with typical round-trip fares ranging from $336 to $584. The lowest price found in the past 5 days was $268 on Frontier.

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

Sunday is the cheapest day of the week to fly from Santa Ana to Tampa, it is 16% cheaper than the average day. Monday is the most expensive day with flight prices 18% higher than average. Based on deals found by KAYAK users in the last 12 months.

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

  • October is the cheapest month to fly from Santa Ana to Tampa at $312 round-trip.
  • June ($595) and March ($554) are the most expensive months.
  • The price difference between flying in the cheapest and most expensive months is 90% on average.
This is based on KAYAK aggregated and averaged internal data over the past 12 months.

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Expert advice for your flight from Santa Ana to Tampa

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

Stefanie Waldek

Expert on TPA

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.

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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.

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Key details for Santa Ana to Tampa flights

Low season

July

Cheapest flight

$132
Best time to beat the crowds with an average 3% drop in price.
Most popular time to fly with an average 21% increase in price.
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When to book flights from Santa Ana to Tampa

Are your dates flexible? Find out the best times to travel from Santa Ana to Tampa 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 Tampa flight questions, answered

Find helpful route details based on KAYAK data, including flight times, airports, airlines and booking questions.

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

    Flights from Santa Ana to Tampa usually depart from Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty (SNA) and arrive at Tampa (TPA).

  • What cabin classes can I book on flights from Santa Ana to Tampa?

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

    • Economy Class
    • First Class

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

    The Airbus A321neo family is used most often on this route, operated mainly by Delta. Other aircraft seen on the route include Boeing 737 MAX 9 variants.

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

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

    • Phoenix Sky Harbor Intl (PHX) - 24% of one-stop connections
    • Las Vegas Harry Reid Intl (LAS) - 22% of one-stop connections
    • Dallas/Fort Worth (DFW) - 22% of one-stop connections
    • Houston George Bush Intcntl (IAH) - 14% of one-stop connections

    Phoenix Sky Harbor Intl (PHX) handles the largest share of one-stop connections on this route.

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

    On the Santa Ana to Tampa route, being flexible with your departure day can save you up to 29%. Sunday is the cheapest day at $379 round-trip on average, while Monday is the most expensive at $532: a $153 difference. Cheaper weekend fares like these are typical of routes dominated by weekday business travel.

  • What popular places can I visit in Tampa?

    Some of the most popular sights in Tampa are Raymond James Stadium, Tampa Convention Center and Tampa Riverwalk. These are among the most viewed places in Tampa on KAYAK.

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

    A nonstop flight from Santa Ana to Tampa takes 0h 00m, covering 2,121 miles.

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

    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.

  • Have flight prices from Santa Ana to Tampa 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 $268 to $2,271. That means the highest observed fare was about 8x higher than the lowest one.

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

    One-way fares from Santa Ana to Tampa are currently lower than usual. Average one-way flight prices are about $168, which is 37% below the typical average for this route.

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

    Flying via Phoenix Sky Harbor Intl (PHX) gives the shortest average 1-stop total travel time at 6h 57m, compared with 7h 00m via Houston George Bush Intcntl (IAH) and 7h 12m via Dallas/Fort Worth (DFW).

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

    Tampa 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 car rental options are available at Tampa Airport (TPA)?

    Tampa Airport (TPA) hosts 5 major car rental companies, with daily rates starting from around $1 for economy cars. Top options include:
    • Dollar
    • Priceless
    • Hertz
    • Thrifty
    • Alamo

  • How much should I expect to pay for a Santa Ana to Tampa flight?

    Round-trip flights from Santa Ana to Tampa range from $336 to $584, with an average of $448 over the past 12 months. Anything below $336 counts as a good deal.

Your guide to booking Santa Ana to Tampa flights

Get tips on when to book, when to fly and what to know before your trip.
  • If your dates can be flexible, aim for a Sunday departure instead of Monday. On this route, Sunday flights average $379 - about $153 less than Monday (29% savings) based on the last 12 months.
  • If you can choose when to travel, plan your Santa Ana to Tampa trip for October. Fares historically average $312 round-trip in that month - typically $283 less than the most expensive month, which is June (based on the last 12 months).
  • If you're arriving late at night and need somewhere to stay, check out these hotels close to Tampa Airport.
    - La Quinta Inn Tampa Airport Stadium Westshore
    - Grand Hyatt Tampa Bay
    - Hilton Tampa Airport Westshore

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