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Where can I fly from John Wayne (Santa Ana)?Prices from SNA, departing Sun 7/5 and returning Sun 7/12

Book Cheap International Flights from Santa Ana

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

Fri, Jul 10 - Wed, Jul 15
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Book Cheap Domestic Flights from Santa Ana

 
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Recent round-trip domestic flight deals from Santa Ana

Sun, Jun 21 - Thu, Jun 25
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Get data-powered insights and trends into flights from Santa Ana to help you find the cheapest flights, the best time to fly and much more.

Which are the most popular places to fly to from John Wayne (Santa Ana)?

The domestic destinations KAYAK users have most searched for when searching for flights from Santa Ana.

Based on KAYAK flight searches, the most popular place to fly from Santa Ana is New York (15% of total searches). The next most popular destinations are Seattle/Tacoma Intl (15%) and Las Vegas Harry Reid Intl (11%).

What are the most popular international flights out of John Wayne (Santa Ana)?

The international destinations KAYAK users have most searched for when searching for flights from Santa Ana.

There are many international destinations you can fly to from John Wayne (Santa Ana). The most popular international destinations among KAYAK users are Rome, Guatemala City and Paris.

What are the most popular countries to fly to from Santa Ana?

The most popular countries KAYAK users have searched for from Santa Ana along with the average round-trip price for the route clicked by KAYAK users in the last 2 weeks.

Which cities can I fly to direct from John Wayne (Santa Ana)?

There are loads of places you can fly direct to from John Wayne (Santa Ana). The most popular destinations for direct flights among KAYAK users are Chicago, Appleton, Grand Rapids, Idaho Falls and Charlotte. On average, the cheapest of these destinations on KAYAK over the last 2 weeks for a return flight was Appleton at $70, while the most expensive was Chicago, at $363.

Which international cities can I fly to direct from John Wayne (Santa Ana)?

There are many international destinations you can fly to non-stop from John Wayne (Santa Ana). The most popular international destinations from KAYAK users are San José del Cabo, Vancouver and Calgary. On average, the cheapest of these destinations on KAYAK over the last 2 weeks for a return flight was Calgary at $245, while the most expensive was Vancouver, at $430.

What is the longest direct flight from John Wayne (Santa Ana)?

The longest direct flight you can take from John Wayne (Santa Ana) is to New York, with a duration of 5h 42m. The next longest is Washington, D.C. at 5h 08m, followed by a flight to Orlando at 5h 06m.

What are the cheapest places to fly to from John Wayne (Santa Ana)?

The cheapest destination for a flight from John Wayne (Santa Ana) found on KAYAK in the last two weeks was Phoenix and cost $35. The next cheapest destinations were Las Vegas at $54 and Grand Rapids at $54.

Good to know

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Best time to beat the crowds with an average 12% drop in price.
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Flight from John Wayne (Santa Ana) to Phoenix Sky Harbor Airport

Flights from Santa Ana: the best tips from KAYAK users' own experiences

Insights shared by verified travelers who flew from Santa Ana to anywhere 
AdamFlew with Alaska Airlines
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SEA
Mar 2026
SNA airport is easy to navigate. Always quick line at security.
Verified travelerFlew with Alaska Airlines
SNA
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SEA
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
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SFO
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
SNA
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PDX
Apr 2025
Look at the seat assignments before you commit
CongFlew with United Airlines
SNA
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SFO
Nov 2024
Nothing really, being clothes that are easily taken off like shoes at the security will always save time
KimFlew with American Airlines
SNA
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ORD
Nov 2024
Bring extra foods and buy extra drinks bring your meds
Verified travelerFlew with Alaska Airlines
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SFO
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.
Verified travelerFlew with Alaska Airlines
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The further you are into the calendar year you are more likely to have schedule changes due to the local noise restrictions

FAQs for booking flights out of John Wayne (Santa Ana)

  • How do you connect from Santa Ana city center to John Wayne Airport (SNA)?

    The easiest way to connect from Santa Ana to SNA is to board a taxi or a bus. From the city center to SNA, taxis take about 15 minutes, while buses take approximately 50 minutes. However, you should note that travelers using buses are likely to pay half of what the taxis charge.

  • How can I spend my long layover at SNA?

    To conveniently spend your layover or waiting time at SNA, consider visiting the freely accessible Art Gallery on the Airside, Departure Level, North Concourse, opposite Gates 11 to 14. Alternatively, you can visit the observation decks in either the Business Complex for 02L arrivals or Airport Loop Drive, which offers the best view of the Runways 20L/R.

  • Where can travelers spend their night for their earliest morning flight from SNA?

    If you intend to catch your earliest morning flight from SNA, consider spending your night in the Hilton Irvine Orange County Airport hotel. The hotel is located about 0.25 miles from SNA. Despite its proximity to the departure terminal, the hotel will offer complimentary airport shuttle services.

  • Which kid-friendly options can I access at SNA airport?

    The kids' play area and baby care facilities are some kid-friendly options for travelers with kids. Among the baby care facilities is the breastfeeding and diaper changing room for travelers with kids in terminal B, between gates 11 and 12. Kids aged 2 and above can also enjoy coloring activities, playing games, reading books, and taking photos at the selfie station equipped with a giant teddy bear and with photo props within the Wish lounge. The Wish lounge is adjacent to the Nursing Mother's Lounge in Terminal B near gates 11 and 12.

  • What is Santa Ana also known as?

    Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty Airport’s airport code is SNA. It can also be referred to as J. Wayne/Orange Cnty, John Wayne, Orange County.

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

    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).

  • How does KAYAK's flight Price Forecast tool help me choose the right time to buy my flight ticket from John Wayne (Santa Ana)?

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

    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 your destination with an airline and back to John Wayne (Santa Ana) with another airline.

  • What is KAYAK's "flexible dates" feature and why should I care when looking for a flight from John Wayne (Santa Ana)?

    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 from John Wayne (Santa Ana) up to 3 days before/after your preferred dates. You can then pick the flights that suit you best.

Top tips for finding a cheap flight out of John Wayne (Santa Ana)

  • Looking for a cheap flight? 25% of our users found tickets from John Wayne (Santa Ana) to the following destinations at these prices or less: Dallas $198 one-way - $411 round-trip; Las Vegas $103 one-way - $163 round-trip; Phoenix $160 one-way - $329 round-trip
  • Most travelers flying from Santa Ana to their destinations within and outside the United States consider using John Wayne Airport (SNA) as their departure airport. SNA is the primary international airport closest to Santa Ana. Its proximity to the city center (about 8 miles away) makes it ideal for most travelers connecting from the city center.
  • If you are traveling from Santa Ana to other cities within the United States, Long Beach Airport (LGB) will offer a better departure airport option than SNA. Unlike SNA, which is slightly busier compared to LGB due to the number of commercial flights, you will enjoy smooth baggage and security clearance at LGB due to few travelers boarding the domestic flights.
  • Among those airlines operating from SNA to the other airports within and outside California, Spirit and Frontier airlines offer the highest numbers of flights. Spirit Airlines offer the highest number of nonstop flights, while Frontier is arguably the airline with the highest number of single-stop flights from and to SNA.
  • If you're planning to park your car before boarding your flight from SNA, you should note that the Terminal Parking Structures C, A1, B2, and A2 tend to fill up quickly. You may have to leave enough time to find parking. Curbside Valet and the Main Street Parking Lot with complimentary shuttle service are the additional parking alternatives for SNA travelers.
  • Besides Santa Ana, SNA can also serve as the departure airport for international travelers from neighboring cities such as Anaheim, Long Beach, and Los Angeles. Anaheim is about 18 km (11 miles), Long Beach is about 20 miles, and Los Angeles is about 34 miles from SNA airport.

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

 
Need help choosing which airline to fly with from Santa Ana to Worldwide? 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 4255 reviews
7.5Entertainment
8.1Boarding
7.0Food
8.0Comfort
8.6Crew
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Was fine, delayed and feels like southwest is always late

6.0 GoodAnonymous, Jun 2026
SMF - LAS
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Was fine, delayed and feels like southwest is always late

The entire experience from boarding to landing was amazing! The crew were very friendly. Will definitely be back.

Delayed flight, lack of information, boarding process is a mess as is the carryon luggage causing issues when leaving the plane….just a poor experience.

Comfortable. Easy. No problems. Just wish they had gf options for snacks.

The crew was very kind and made going to Hawaii relaxing and fun to look forward to! Thank you Southwest for a pleasant flight!

Terrible. Even though there’s assigned seating now, they are still the slowest boarding airline of anyone.

It was good from LAX to Phoenix, But the connection in Phoenix to Tulsa was not that great. The staff on both flights were great. The choice of free entertainment was ok nothing to brag about. The 45 min delay because of some electrical issue wasn't great from Phoenix to Tulsa. We sat there with hardly any air, The seat I had was between windows so the side of the plane pushed in on you. My being a bigger man it then made the seating area uncomfortable. The seats on the plane had no power to connect to recharge your phone or anything. I would recommend that they should look into a slot or clamp to hold your phone to enjoy while watching the entertainment choices hands-free. Also make it possible to raise the inner seat by the window be able to raise the arm rest up to make more room for larger people to set more comfortably. I would also say other then that stop price gouging the airfare or nickel and diming everything. Not fair for people having to fly for emergencies and be paying for higher prices due to the season or holidays. Your making your money either way and the cost of flying is still going to be the same regardless if there's 100 people or 200 people.

Southwest was greaat! The most expensive but the least upsetting for those we were flying to see.

Boarding was easy. The seats are small and fairly uncomfortable

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.

Wish there were more complimentary drinks available - only had water and apple juice. Also - no snacks were provided during the flight, but we were offered some items as we exited the plane.

No negatives. Crew was great, flight was on time and there were no crazy passengers. 🤩

It might not have been their fault, but there was a two hour delay due to weather. Then we boarded and were about to leave when they said there were more problems at the destination, took us back to the gate where we had to fully deplane. But then five minutes later, they said everything was fine and to get back on the plane. This was the part that pissed everybody off.

The gate agents begged us to check our carryons. They BEGGED us, over and over, and said that the flight was completely, totally full, and said that if we don't check our bags, it will cause huge delays. They finally said that "group suchandsuch will be required to check bags!" So I checked mine. Well, the flight wasn't close to being full, and many of the overhead compartments were *empty*! Moreover, my bag was delayed at the carousel, and it wasn't on the carousel that was posted. COME ON, AIRLINE, you can look at the seating for the flight on your computer and decide whether it's really necessary to beg and beg and beg people to go through the hassle of checking their bags! This is annoying as hell and makes me not want to use your crummy airline ever again.

Flight got delayed like 5 times, then they put and ada passenger in the back of the plane.

They called me 2 hours before my original flight from SFO was to depart to let me know it was delayed and that I would miss my connection. They then rebooked on a different flight leaving a half hour earlier to a different connecting airport, so that I would not miss my connection. It all worked out and I arrived at my destination without a problem and 15 minutes earlier than the original flight would have. Nice!

Flight delayed no communication. The gate was changed so many times.

Comfortable seats, good drinks with lots of water refills, staff was kind and understanding of my disabled mother!

It is a hassle to not have entertainment screens on the backs of the seats.

I had to cancel my trip due to medical reasons. I have been unable to cancel online through either Kayak or Alaska Airlines.. I am trying to get my insured trip reimbursed by XCover. They are requiring a notice of cancellation or not using to get my refund. Please help me get that information. I have been unable to get this information from either Kayak or Alaska Airlines.

Horrifying Almost 2 million miles. Bring your own food and drink. One coffee or drink every three hours. Have to order meals on app more than 24 hours ahead Tiny and dirty bathrooms

Flight was delayed but more than 90 minutes. This caused me to miss my available windows for pick-up by a friend. I had to pay $125 for an uber back home from the airport which was an added expense that I had not budgeted for my trip. Staff was friendly.

Seat pitch is horrible especially on the 15 hour flight. Gate crew at SFO was Outstanding. The flight crew was also great.

Easy of boarding, helpfully staff at check in, surprisingly comfortable seating

Lost of requested seat assignments. Lost my husband's meal choice

My service dog and I were asked to deplane just before they closed the door - clearly very last minute they couldn’t find the documentation that I have filled out many many times before that is for flying service animals. I purposely purchase 3seats (a whole row) since he is large and not all passengers want to sit next to a dog on a cross country flight. The plane departed with my husband on it!!! They made me fill out a hard copy of the same form and had to reschedule me on a later flight where they could find 3 seats together!! I’ve done this so many times before - clearly the error was on their part in a technology glitch - but really people - do better!! Very traumatic - and my husband had to wait for us when he landed ….so bad. Poor pup was confused and tired.

Late plane. Only one crew on the ground so we b had to wait for Denver flight to come in, board, and depart. At 78 yrs of age I was not pleased trying to get my connection. What really made me angry was the notification you sent me to hurry up or I would miss my connection. Why tell me to hurry up when you got me in late. It was not a good way of treating customers.

My flight time was changed without any notification to me which ruined my time sensitive plans so I ended up completely changing my travel plans and no reimbursement.

No screens or meal options. Freezing cold. Dirty seats. Left late.

I liked that my son and I were reseated next to each other (we had different bookings). I liked that it was a directg flight and mostly on time. I liked that you provided pillows and blankets. Flight attendants were generally courteous. The messaging through wifi did not work well. The food was not good. Seats are very narrow and I felt slightly claustraphobic in the window seat.

The flight from LA to Chicago was smooth and service was very good overall.

B-class on an old plane with antiquated amenities and poor service. Landed in Rome w/o bag that didn’t make the connection (plenty of time in London). Bag will come to hotel NOT the day it lands but the following night!! Still waiting for bag…BA had nothing to offer in support and couldn’t even tell me their comp, told to submit receipts and then I’ll learn what is or isn’t covered.

Ontario airport boarding was very easy to park and access, is clean and TSA took 10 minutes total. Check-in was a breeze and cruise was very nice.

It's a long flight and that is always difficult. I was comfortable and well. The movies available were great and the crew was good.

Premium Economy Good crew, good service, excellent food. Seat back screen just not bright enough.

The crew was very attentive through out the flight. Seats were comfortable, nice flight bag with pillow and blanket. Food was okay, since it was a overnight flight seemed to go by fast.

Left early arrived early..right amount of talking from pilots..of course had to love the biscuit and water!

Boarding gate at LAX was too crowded—two gates next to one another

On time departure and early arrival. Flight attendant very nice.

The business class layout of chairs was weired. You are sitting directly across stranger.,

There weren't enough employees at check in took awhile to get bags checked. There wasn't a wheel chair for me, I was sent to someone who turns out to work for a different airline, if My flight hadn't been delayed I probably would have missed my flight as it was, by the time I arrived at my gate, they started boarding in about 15 minutes. I don't know who took me to my gate, definitely was not the normal people who take passengers to the gate. I'm guessing she may have been in a management position. I wish I knew her name, she went beyond to help me. With that said everyone was kind, and were doing the best they could. So, I choose to say it was an Adventure, stressful start, but good. In the end went well. The situation was not only difficult for passengers but the employee's.

The staff at the check in counter was so rude. Made you feel Incompetent

Frontier scheduled a 40 minute connection in DEN. What they failed to mention was that they “close the doors” 20 mins prior to departure, which means you only have 20 mins. Not enough time. Possibly against DOT regulations. Filing complaint.

Flight was scheduled at 9:40pm. Got delayed to 10 am, the next day. crazy

The bag check, flight check-in, and onboard experience convinced my wife and me that we will actively go out of our way to avoid flying Frontier Airlines in the future. At bag check, we were informed that check-in could only be completed via the Frontier mobile app. Unfortunately, the app was extremely frustrating—sending us through repetitive, confusing loops that repeatedly forced us to decline add-on services with nearly every click. While most airline apps upsell, this one felt intentionally exhausting. As the process dragged on, we became genuinely concerned that my phone battery would die before check-in could be completed. We approached the bag check staff—who were standing together talking—and explained both our frustration and our predicament. They laughed. Later, my wife described the interaction as “gaslighting,” which felt accurate. We were then informed it would cost $25 per person simply to have our boarding passes printed. From that point forward, the tone of the experience was consistently hostile. The bag check employees were condescending and combative, behaving more like bullies than customer service staff. Unfortunately, that same attitude continued onboard. One flight attendant argued with me when I attempted to stow my backpack in the overhead bin. I explained that we had each paid $75 to check our bags specifically so we would not need to use carry-on space and could have adequate legroom. She demanded to see my ticket, pointed out that it said “no carry-on”—which I acknowledged—and I reiterated that this was precisely why we paid to check our bags. Her response was, “I don’t make the rules.” She then walked away, but not before asking if I “truly wanted to fly back to Chicago today?”—an unnecessary and unmistakable threat. It is also worth noting that despite booking our tickets together in the same transaction, we were not seated together. Upon our return to Chicago—where we could once again sit together—we compared onboard experiences. We both remarked on how unhappy the flight attendants appeared and how each of us was separately asked whether we would like to purchase a beverage. We declined. At no point was water mentioned as an option, leaving us with the clear impression that even water came at a cost—or that complimentary water, if available at all, was deliberately left unmentioned. Overall, the experience was shocking and deeply disappointing, but it was also a profound learning experience—one we will not forget and will not repeat. -Steve

Plane was hot and miserable and the crew was rude!

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.

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