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$110 Find Cheap Flights from Santa Ana to Tampa

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Cheapest round-trip
$220
Overall average: $437
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SNA - TPA • 1 stop
Cheapest one-way
$110
Typical prices: $143-$359
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SNA has short security lines, under 10 minutes.
A taxi or rideshare to Downtown Tampa takes 15 minutes.
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Cheap Flights from Santa Ana to Tampa (SNA-TPA)

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

Thu, Apr 9 - Mon, Apr 13
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6:22 pm - 6:35 am
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14h 25m
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$220Frontier
Mon, Apr 13 - Fri, Apr 17
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17h 44m
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$231Frontier
Mon, Apr 13 - Fri, Apr 17
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12h 23m
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$235Frontier
Thu, Apr 9 - Mon, Apr 13
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6:22 pm - 6:35 am
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$240Multiple Airlines
Mon, Apr 13 - Fri, Apr 17
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$241Frontier
Mon, May 11 - Fri, May 15
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$250Frontier
Mon, May 11 - Thu, May 14
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$252Frontier
Sun, Apr 5 - Fri, Apr 10
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$255Frontier
Sat, Apr 11 - Sat, Apr 18
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$256Multiple Airlines
Mon, Apr 13 - Fri, Apr 17
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Booking Insights

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

Get data-powered insights and trends into flights from Santa Ana to Tampa to help you find the cheapest flights, the best time to fly and much more.

What’s the cheapest day of the week to fly from John Wayne (Santa Ana) to Tampa?

The average price of all round-trip flights from Santa Ana to Tampa clicked on KAYAK for each day over the last 12 months.

If your flying dates are flexible, you should consider flying to Tampa on a Monday, as we generally find the cheapest rates on that day for this route. On the other hand, Friday is the most expensive day to fly from John Wayne (Santa Ana) to Tampa. For your return ticket, we recommend flying on a Monday and avoiding Fridays for the best deals.

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

To calculate monthly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each month over the last year for round-trip flights from Santa Ana to Tampa, 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 Tampa is September, where tickets cost $272 (return) on average. On the other hand, the most expensive months are November and March, where the average cost of round-trip tickets is $652 and $500 respectively.

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

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.

No, with an average price for the route of $366, prices are generally cheapest when you fly direct.

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

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 Tampa, 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 Tampa, you should book around 1 week before departure. For the absolute cheapest price, our data suggests you should book 10 weeks before departure.

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Low seasonJanuary
Cheapest flight$110
Best time to beat the crowds with an average 16% drop in price.
Most popular time to fly and prices are also 23% lower on average.
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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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FAQs for booking flights from John Wayne (Santa Ana) to Tampa

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

    In the last 3 days, the lowest price for a flight from Santa Ana to Tampa was $110 for a one-way ticket and $220 for a round-trip.

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

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

  • Which airports will I be using when flying from John Wayne (Santa Ana) to Tampa?

    On your way to Tampa, you’ll fly out from Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty. You’ll be landing at Tampa.

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

    Alaska Airlines, and JetBlue offer inflight Wi-Fi service on the John Wayne (Santa Ana) to Tampa flight route.

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

    The Airbus A321neo is the aircraft model that flies most regularly on the John Wayne (Santa Ana) to Tampa flight route.

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

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

  • Which is the best airline for flights from Santa Ana to Tampa, Breeze Airways or Southwest?

    The two airlines most popular with KAYAK users for flights from Santa Ana to Tampa are Breeze Airways and Southwest. With an average price for the route of $268 and an overall rating of 8.1, Breeze Airways is the most popular choice. Southwest is also a great choice for the route, with an average price of $456 and an overall rating of 8.0.

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

    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 Tampa.

  • 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 Tampa?

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

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

    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 Tampa 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 Tampa

  • Looking for a cheap flight? 25% of our users found flights on this route for $154 or less one-way.

Reviews of the top 5 airlines serving from Santa Ana to Tampa

 
See real verified KAYAK customer reviews for airlines flying from Santa Ana to Tampa. 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.
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7.0Food
8.6Crew
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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.

8.0 ExcellentTobin, Mar 2026
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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

It was canceled. Supposedly weather. But there was no snow in Baltimore. At least we found out before driving to airport

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 whole experience was excellent. As it most often is with Delta

We waited an hour on the runway to get a gate in Orlando

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

The staff on board and gate was nice - a welcome change from the usual. We also arrived early, which was a great benefit, given that it takes 30 minutes plus to get bags at SRQ.

They took all carry-on luggage from Groups 6 -9 - I was group 5 and waiting in line to board - they made me check my luggage too. That then went to baggage claim and delayed departure from the airport. There was overhead room in my seating area - Delta over reacted. Also, had a gentleman next to me that took up 1/2 my seat.

Sorry I didn't realize I was writing a review for each leg. Please see my previous review - it applies to the entire flight, not just a single leg.

boarded at 5:30 pm, pushed away from gate at 6pm ... takeoff was not until ~6:45pm; disappointing

Paid for wifi that didn't work. No plug in seat to work. No entertainment.

The flight was delayed and oversold. I volunteered to give up my seat for compensation. Thinking I could get a good night's sleep instead of arriving home at 2 am. It took over an hour to get the new reservation confirmed, three different gate attendants, and two red coats. It took even longer to confirm the overnight hotel, and when I arrived, the line was 45 minutes long, with two people checking in, and at least 15 people slowly, very slowly—no food except frozen convenience food, no coupon for food from airlines. Slept, headed back to the airport, and that flight had an equipment change and a gate change just as they were about to board. It took an additional hour to board as they cleaned the plane from storage.

Comfort Plus seat 11E seemed smaller than prior flights. The movie selection is good. Watched most of the most recent Tron movie. I'll watch the remaining part later as my movie is saved in the Delta Seatback Experience.

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

Flight left on time and we arrived 25 minutes early! There was a gate available when we arrived so early on a busy Sunday afternoon! Flight attendants came around twice with the drinks cart.

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.

Check in was rough because the check in crew did not know how to manage my international visa documents. Required a long process and 4 people to finally be able to proceed to security. They told us incorrect information several times before acknowledging we did indeed have everything we needed from the start.

Mechanical issue delayed us 2hrs and then once we landed sat on tarmac for 30mins because someone left a vehicle in front of the gaye

Plane from partner PSA was filthy. Plastic needs to be thoroughly cleaned. Really disgusting to look at and wonder about cleanliness of parts less visible.

Flight delay for mechanical. Inbound arrived on time. No one said why mechanical delay.

It was a train wreck but on an airplane. First off, flight was delayed then we board only to hear two announcements, First weather delays in Orlando and second backup battery warning on emergency lights. After sitting on the plane for almost 2 hours they have us deplane due to the maintenance issue. We were told they were getting another plane. In the mean time, I notice another American- Orlando flight and ask the gate agent if I can switch. He says he cant help me and I'd have to walk to A13 from A37. Really!? I get down there and get a seat only to get an announcement my original flight was RE-boarding. The Then inflight there's no communication and I notice on flightaware were circling over the Gulf of America. I call the flight attendant and of course she has no clue and apparently 5m later the pilot finally tells us about another delay. Why does American always have these service and delay issues? They are my LAST choice in flights now!

Flight boarded, departed and landed on time. Excellent service from flight attendant in FIRST

Flight to Tampa was delayed taking off due to plane arriving late but no other issues

We missed our flight and got stranded in Miami where we had to rent a hotel we could not afford. they would not work with us because they said it was weather related even though the gate attendant said it was not. I could go on but trying to get satisfaction has wore me down, which I believe is the intent. My only solution is to never fly AA again.

The flight was really crowded. Flight attendants were just ok.

Didn't get a seat assignment until the last minute even though i picked a seat.

The plane was clean and crew was nice. Can’t speak on food as I did not have any

We get stuck in the plane when landed during 45min and no communication from the crew People were listening to their phone and music out loud and nobody told them anything I definitely want stop booking spirit flight it is a disaster

Good: It was cheap and they got us to our destination safely. Not so Good: Gates experience with many, many nauseatingly (almost) threatening announcements about bags size and how much they were going to charge us if our bag was too big, even to the point of having a gate agent roaming around through the passengers eyeballing bags size and making people go check their bags in the sizers.

Everything is an additional fee. No one said anything when I checking in and got my boarding pass about my small carry on suitcase. Charged me $100 at the gate for that little bag that I still had to take with me. Delays for both flights for no reason and then when I asked everyone said something different. Never flying spirit again. If it was just one thing maybe. This was a show from the minute I got to the airport.

Terrible. The flight was randomly delayed in Chicago causing us to miss our connection and they offered us a flight the next day at 6 am and it would have taken till 345 to get to Pensacola. They didn’t cover any fees. Our bags also supposedly were on the flight to Pensacola and we tried to get them yesterday after driving 6 hours and nobody was available. Worst company ever and will never use them again. Had to pay for a rental. Spirit is claiming in climate weather for the delay but there wasn’t any weather issuesz it’s a bunch of bullshit and I am not happy

Checking in at desk in Chicago was horrible. Person was not friendly never smiled and said my flight was not paid for so I had to give another credit card. Then it ended up that I was charged twice. Then after arriving at my destination had to wait on the phone a long time to speak to a person to fix the double charge! Thank goodness the flight was perfect.

The bag situation was confusing. I didn’t know I had to pay for Carry ons. The seats were uncomfortable and there was no entertainment

It was terrible. I had to pay again once I got to the airport because they said they never received the payment.

bought basic spirit fares, add checked bags - like the up front info on website about this. bring your own snacks, buy a soda after TSA security to bring with you, or buy on the plane (limited selection) all in all, a good experience

I cannot effectively rate the food and drink as I had not. Otherwise, the trip was fine. The seats were nice, the crew was fine. They could smile once in a while. They all look like they were mad.

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