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Cheap Flights from Santa Ana to the United States

Cheapest round-trip prices found by our users on KAYAK in the last 5 days
New York
New York2 stops$401
Los Angeles
Los Angeles1 stop$149
Las Vegas
Las Vegasnonstop$104
San Francisco
San Francisco1 stop$158
Chicago
Chicago1 stop$314
Miami
Miami1 stop$272
Boston
Boston1 stop$252
Fort Lauderdale
Fort Lauderdale2 stops$238
Washington, D.C.
Baltimore1 stop$268
Denver
Denvernonstop$156
Seattle
Seattle1 stop$227
Atlanta
Atlanta1 stop$204
Tampa
Tampa2 stops$229
San Diego
San Diego2 stops$195
Honolulu
Honolulu1 stop$445
Philadelphia
Philadelphia1 stop$253
New York
New York2 stops$401
Los Angeles
Los Angeles1 stop$149
Las Vegas
Las Vegasnonstop$104
San Francisco
San Francisco1 stop$158
Chicago
Chicago1 stop$314
Miami
Miami1 stop$272
Boston
Boston1 stop$252
Fort Lauderdale
Fort Lauderdale2 stops$238
Washington, D.C.
Baltimore1 stop$268
Denver
Denvernonstop$156
Seattle
Seattle1 stop$227
Atlanta
Atlanta1 stop$204
Tampa
Tampa2 stops$229
San Diego
San Diego2 stops$195
Honolulu
Honolulu1 stop$445
Philadelphia
Philadelphia1 stop$253

Price, demand and travel trends for Santa Ana to the United States flights

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

Are flights from Santa Ana to the United States cheaper or more expensive than last year?

Fares from Santa Ana to the United States are running about 8% higher than they were around this time last year, averaging $373 round-trip.

What are the cheapest fares from Santa Ana to the United States right now?

Here are the cheapest round-trip fares from Santa Ana to the United States on KAYAK in the last week:

• Las Vegas Harry Reid Intl (LAS) from $104
• Phoenix Sky Harbor Intl (PHX) from $108
• Provo (PVU) from $131
• Dallas/Fort Worth (DFW) from $154
• Denver Intl (DEN) from $156

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

January is the cheapest time of year to fly, with average fares of $310. Prices are highest in June, when average flight costs increase to around $437.

When is the best time to book flights from Santa Ana to the United States?

Book your flights 5 weeks before your trip. KAYAK data collected over the past 12 months shows that booking in this window can save you around 31% compared to booking last-minute (within 2 weeks of departure).

Which airport in the United States is the cheapest to fly to from Santa Ana?

Based on KAYAK data from the past 12 months, the cheapest airports to fly into the United States are:

• Las Vegas Harry Reid Intl (LAS) from $148
• Provo (PVU) from $196
• Phoenix Sky Harbor Intl (PHX) from $219

What’s the cheapest day to fly from Santa Ana to the United States?

Friday tends to be the cheapest day to fly from Santa Ana to the United States, while Monday is the most expensive. Fares run about 21% higher that day, based on the past 12 months of KAYAK data.

What's the cheapest time of day to fly from Santa Ana to the United States?

Data from the past 12 months shows it's cheapest to fly to the United States during the evening with average prices of $322. The night is the most expensive time to fly, with average prices of $480.

Key details for Santa Ana to the United States flights

Low season

February

Cheapest flight

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Beat the crowds with an average 13% drop in travelers.
The most popular month to fly with an average 19% increase in travelers.
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Flights from Santa Ana to the United States: the best tips from KAYAK users

Insights shared by verified travelers who flew the route from Santa Ana to the United States 
AdamFlew with Alaska Airlines-Mar 2026
SNA airport is easy to navigate. Always quick line at security.
Verified travelerFlew with Alaska Airlines-Feb 2026
Make sure you have a REAL ID and not just a drivers license. It’s a $45 fee to get it processed the TSA rep told me.
RonaldFlew with Alaska Airlines-Apr 2025
The airport security can take a long time, the bathrooms are not always available near the gates due to construction, repairs, remodels.
Verified travelerFlew with Alaska Airlines-Apr 2025
Look at the seat assignments before you commit
CongFlew with United Airlines-Nov 2024
Nothing really, being clothes that are easily taken off like shoes at the security will always save time
KimFlew with American Airlines-Nov 2024
Bring extra foods and buy extra drinks bring your meds
Verified travelerFlew with Alaska Airlines-Apr 2024
If you’re going to Disney, get a pass for EVE to request a direct pickup from the airport to your hotel. There are instructions for how to download the app and buy your pass on signs in the taxi area.
Verified travelerFlew with Alaska Airlines-Mar 2024
SeaTac is a terrible airport. Getting to and from boarding areas is like going on an expedition. Signage is not clear and we and several other passengers ended up walking around in areas that were poorly marked.
Verified travelerFlew with Alaska Airlines-Feb 2024
Long Beach and SNA are convenient airports for flying out of Orange County. I wish I knew about the size of the plane which caused a fee for checking one small bag that normally was a carry on for other airlines such as SouthWest.
DeniseFlew with Alaska Airlines-Feb 2024
The Everett airport is small and is easy to navigate. Be aware of how to get in and out of the parking area to get where you want to.
Verified travelerFlew with Alaska Airlines-Dec 2023
The further you are into the calendar year you are more likely to have schedule changes due to the local noise restrictions

Your Santa Ana to the United States flight questions, answered

Find helpful answers about this route, including flight times, airports, airlines and booking tips.

  • Is now a good time to book a flight from Santa Ana to the United States?

    Yes. Fares from Santa Ana to the United States are low right now. As a rule of thumb, a round-trip under $233 (cheaper than most fares this year) is a good deal, so if you spot one at or below that, it's a good time to book.

  • How much should I budget for a flight from Santa Ana to the United States?

    Over the past 12 months, round-trip fares from Santa Ana to the United States have ranged from $233 to $544.

  • What are the main airports serving the United States?

    The United States has 700 airports. The three busiest are Las Vegas Harry Reid Intl (LAS) (11% of arrivals), San Francisco (SFO) (9%) and Chicago O'Hare Intl (ORD) (5%).

  • What airlines fly nonstop from Santa Ana to the United States?

    Based on the flight schedule for the next 3 months, 8 airlines operate nonstop flights from Santa Ana to the United States, including:

    • Southwest
    • Alaska Airlines
    • United Airlines
    • American Airlines
    • Delta
    • Breeze Airways

  • Where in the United States can I fly nonstop from Santa Ana?

    You can fly nonstop from Santa Ana to 28 destinations in the United States. Some of the most popular among KAYAK travelers include Las Vegas, San Francisco, New York, Chicago and Dallas.

  • Is it cheaper to fly with a layover from Santa Ana to the United States?

    No, nonstop flights from Santa Ana to the United States are typically the cheaper option, averaging $318 over the past 12 months.

  • How long is a flight from Santa Ana to the United States?

    Nonstop flights take 2h 21m on average. The fastest scheduled flight takes 1h 05m, from Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty (SNA) to Las Vegas Harry Reid Intl (LAS).

  • How often are flights from Santa Ana to the United States delayed and what's the average delay?

    16% of flights on this route are delayed by at least 15 minutes. The average delay is 2h 06m.

  • Which cabin classes are available on flights from Santa Ana to the United States?

    On flights from Santa Ana to the United States you can book Economy Class, Premium Economy Class, Business Class or First Class.

  • What are some popular landmarks in the United States?

    KAYAK travelers' favorite landmarks in the United States include:

    • Times Square
    • Universal Orlando Resort
    • New York City Center
    • San Antonio River Walk

  • What are the earliest and latest flights from Santa Ana to the United States?

    The earliest nonstop flight from Santa Ana to the United States departs at 6:45 am and the latest departs at 9:15 pm. Nonstop flights take about 2h 21m.

Your guide to booking Santa Ana to the United States flights

Get tips on when to book, when to fly and what to know before your trip.
  • If you can plan ahead, the sweet spot for booking your flight is 5 weeks before your trip. KAYAK data shows fares in this window are around 31% lower than last-minute bookings (made within 2 weeks of departure). Not ready to commit? Set a Price Alert and we'll let you know when prices change.
  • If your travel dates are flexible, book your trip for January when flights are typically cheapest and avoid June when prices are at their highest.
  • Flying on Friday is usually the cheapest. Flights on Monday cost about 21% more on average, so being flexible with your travel dates could help you save.
  • If arriving on time matters more than price, consider flying with one of the most punctual airlines on this route: Breeze Airways, Delta, Southwest, JSX and American Airlines.
  • If you're looking to save, Las Vegas Harry Reid Intl (LAS) is the cheapest airport to fly into from Santa Ana. If you have onward travel, don't forget to factor in the cost of your journey by train, bus or domestic flight.
  • Start your trip in New York, which is the most popular destination in the United States. From there, it's easy to continue on to other popular destinations such as Las Vegas, Chicago and Orlando.
  • Whether you're trying to save time or money, the Santa Ana to the United States nonstop route is usually your best option.

Reviews of the top 5 airlines serving from Santa Ana to the United States

 
Need help choosing which airline to fly with from Santa Ana to the United States? 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.
7.9
Alaska AirlinesOverall score based on 13091 reviews
8.5Crew
8.1Boarding
7.8Comfort
7.0Food
7.0Entertainment
Airline reviews

It was difficult in SNA to hear the gate announcements due to muffled voice and fire alarm ringing.

10.0 ExcellentDenise, Oct 2026
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It was difficult in SNA to hear the gate announcements due to muffled voice and fire alarm ringing.

This was the best flight I’ve ever been on- solely for the purpose that our pilot gave us a tour of the west coast. He didn’t need to do that but he did and it made the experience spectacular. Well done.

Service OK except could not make out much of what the pilot said when making announcements. Wish they would have had seat back screens. Charging ports were conveniently located. Overall very average experience. Far from the best, but I've had worse.

Our flught was rerouted to another airport 60 minutes from our destination. We were told we would get Lyft vouchers to get us to our original destination. We did get vouchers, but when we arrived at the rerouted airport, we realized the vouchers were for a Lyft ride from the starting airport to our original destination. We were lead to believe that once we arrived at the rerouted airport, we could use the voucher from there. Nope. So we got stuck with a $100, 1-hour Uber ride. The flight staff was annoying. We were seated near the rear, and for the entire flight, both attendants were gossiping about some drama on Facebook. And they weren't being quiet about it. The back dozen rows or so could easily hear their entire conversation. I've flown Alaska Airlines many times before and have never had problems. This was an awful experience.

Never had so many staff members be rude and disrespectful. I had a staff member sarcastically call me “girly” after making me wait 20 minutes to be seen by her. I was able to print my luggage tag and she told me I was too late to check luggage I said the system obviously disagrees. And you had me wait way too long while you asked every single passenger ahead of me about their Disney vacations. She wasted so much time to then say “girly your bag won’t make it on the plane” I’m not her girly I’m a full grown adult. She needs to learn a hell of a lot of respect

On time, friendly and professional staff and crew Very nice new terminal in Spokane

Wi-Fi cut out for a bit, then resumed. Otherwise flawless flight.

You need categories to denote when food and entertainment are not available.

Canceled flight. No communication of this prior. Rescheduled to next day. Our good seats we purchased months ago turned into last row middle. No apology, reason, nor compensation for time and $ spent.

I got the last seat on the plane, in the back in the corner against the window, and I paid a competitive price for my ticket several weeks before the flight.

Boarding now takes twice as long since going with assigned seats.

Not exactly Southwest’s problem, but the new Burbank airport is not great. No restaurants open and tons of work still to be completed. Can’t believe they opened the airport in that condition.

Flight boarded 2.5 hours late (my second southwest flight of the day with late departure), the gate agent was grumpy and unhelpful. Said she was "tired so we aren't going to follow normal boarding order". No complaints about the actual flight crew.

I liked how it boarded fast. I do not like how the seats are just too narrow, and I’m not a big person.

Despite paying for an ‘upgraded’ seat in row 1, I had to put my luggage in the middle of the plane. Snacks were bleh and seat was small and uncomfortable and I am not large. Attendants were fine but not super helpful. Plane just seemed outdated.

Southwest has been a nightmare. Delayed flights, missed connections, systems down. Never again am I flying southwest.

had to check bag at gate when there was still overhead bin space. As usual the WIFI didn't really work.

The Southwest airline was ok. A big thank you to Kayak team (David), who worked with me on Sunday afternoon to rebook my travel from Burbank, CA, to CVG. My original flight on Sunday was delayed, so I had to cancel Sunday flight and rebook my travel to Monday. Could not have done it without help from David from Kayak team. Ante Soda GE Aerospace

Great flight, 47 passengers on a 180 seat plane. Stewardess was pleasant and cheerful.

The 700 model seating is too tight both seat size & leg room

I have been flying united for a long time but now I’m done

Delayed - leaving, delayed getting to the gate at destination. What should have been a very easy flight and experience was not.

Better management of the boarding process. Is there any way you could forward all the window seats first? That's the Way Reno Air used to do it, and they had the fastest boarding in the industry!

Wifi is very frustrating - could not connect and therefore unable to work on the trip

Excellent. I had a medical emergency on flight SNA-ORD and the attendants were very helpful.

Booked through Kayak Business, had a seat in middle and towards back due to booking rate, not comfortable.

Not a great experience. We paid for the upgrade for premium economy seats and seated ourselves in very comfortable seats. Someone came along with the same seat on their boarding pass. The aircraft had been changed and as a result we were booted out and sent further back to small uncomfortable seats. After complaining we were moved to emergency row seats, which gave us more leg room but the seats don’t recline. For people in our 70’s we found having to sit upright from California to NJ very uncomfortable. Not sure why they chose to move senior citizens instead of the two people that were allowed to take the more comfortable seats. Not happy.

Very poor the plane itself was really old, slight smell that couldn’t be named. I didn’t even get a boarding pass UNTIL AFTER clearing security! Even then, they said when I get to my connected flight I’ll get my 2nd boarding pass there! A bit ridiculous!

Due to one crew member not showing up to work, our flight was significantly delayed causing us to miss our connecting flight in Houston to Mississippi causing us to be delayed by more than 6 hours and missing our event all together. Very disappointing. All because ONE crew member called in sick. United did grant us a $15 meal voucher, which was a small but appreciated concession that I wasn’t able to use because I ordered my lunch and paid for it before applying the concession, and the staff said it was too late to use it. Ugh! We also had a TWO delay coming back from Mississippi, but that was on American Airlines and it was due to weather, so not their fault. Anyway, not at all impressed with United’s handling of our flight and the HUGE disappointment of missing our important family event for our 90 year old mother. All that money and all that stress and emotions for nothing. Having to wait the hour to bring an employee from LAX seemed like something that should not have happened. Why don’t you have a local back-up? Santa Ana is not a little airport in a rural area.

the head jack on my seat didn't work and the power outlet didn't work for my seat

The delay was not handled well and the offers to move flights and get travel credit was also not ideal.

No food on 4.5 hour flight, wi-fi did not work. Terrible experience for a long haul flight.

Business class flight attendant was very good. But our flight was delayed two hours for a “mechanical” bathroom issue that literally took 5 minutes to fix. Our plane landed early from its previous flight but still waited for a mechanic to show up to fix an obvious minor issue for almost three hours. This caused us to miss our connecting flight. They put us up in a Days Inn that was 17 miles away from the airport that took a half hour of driving just to get to and this was at 11pm at night. Then when we finally got back on a plane after a full day delay they left our luggage back in the airport. This was an international flight, so no luggage or belongings after flying 8 hours to a different country. We will NEVER fly American Airlines again.

The WiFi didn’t work entire flight, couldn’t watch a movie. The recline button didn’t work

Our flight was 1.5 hours delayed. There was no weather for the inbound flight, so I don't understand why. This meant a VERY late arrival and only a quick nap before my morning flight.

The flight encountered a delay exceeding 4 hours. The food voucher issued was valued at $12, insufficient to cover our meal expenses. Consequently, I was unable to take my medication, leading to a drop in blood sugar levels and exacerbating my anxiety.

Flights were on time. That's the main consideration since I had to change planes. The entertainment was whatever you bring with you and the food (in Economy) is non-existant. Neither of those was a surprise.

The gate crew did try to help, however they lacked the information as to whether the flight will operate or not. Being delayed 6 hours and in a limbo on whether the flight will operate or not is not fun. The airline having staffing issues is not encouraging at all.

Flight was delayed and missed connecting flight. Did not give warning about delay until we showed up at the airport. Not good.

I love to be able to connect my own devices to the entertainment system. It works great!

The seats are tiny and they don’t recline. The planes are dirty and very small. You have to pay for carry on and even the personal item that you’re allowed is smaller than with other airlines. Flights are usually delayed and there’s no screens or any amenities or entertainment.

I really didn't like anything. Paid for my checked luggage online ($79) and then was told that I would have to paid another $79 for my carry on. Was not allowed to enter the terminal until 3 hours before my flight and when I finally was allowed to check my bag and enter, my flight was delayed 3 times. When I finally landed, we were all instructed to "run off the plane" as they had to do a quick turn around to Las Vegas. Me and several of my flying companions will never fly Frontier again.

It was awful ....my first time flying on it and I will NEVER fly it again ....everything about it was terrible .....most especially the flight attendants

They didn’t offer a water, even after I asked

Remind customers of the need to have passport or new ID for boarding.

The flight never took off and we spent 7 hours at the airport

It was ok. It was expensive to check 2 bags ($75.00 per bag), and then it took a long time to wait for shuttle to take us from one terminal to the terminal where the plane was taking off at LAX. And all of this for a flight where we had to pay for any food or drink that was not water.

When I wanted to check in 3 hours prior to boarding time, the employees mentioned “a little over an hour delay” so I waited for an hour then I went to go look for food in the terminal and most people from that flight were in the same area looking for food. Finally I decided after food to check to see if it’s anytime closer and now it’s 2 mins until boarding closes?! What are you kidding me? I didn’t receive anything via sms about boarding now nor via email or on the intercom. I luckily made it through, barely, and then there’s no room for my carry on mind you I’m in the very first row so I had to place my purse in one further row back and my carry on sections down. Not sure who pays for better seats to get your stuff placed all over the plane but that was the worst experience I’ve ever had flying with anyone.

This airline sucks. They offer low rates then charge you for everything, the app does not work well, the seats are the most uncomfortable. Maintenance issues on the flight, and you still have to sit through their credit card commercials. People are nice enough but does not make up for overall poor experience.

Cancelled flight after I arrived at airport after 75 min drive and parking. Next flight was 4 days in the future. Had to scramble and buy a much more expensive flight on another carrier.

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