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Book Cheap Santa Fe to Orange County Plane Tickets

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

Fri, Nov 13 - Tue, Nov 17
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6:31 pm - 9:53 pm
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SNA
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9:59 am - 2:52 pm
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$295American Airlines
Thu, Aug 27 - Mon, Aug 31
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3:36 pm - 6:45 pm
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9:45 am - 3:05 pm
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4h 20m
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$304American Airlines
Fri, Aug 28 - Mon, Aug 31
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3:36 pm - 6:45 pm
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4h 09m
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9:45 am - 3:05 pm
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$343American Airlines
Tue, Sep 1 - Sat, Sep 5
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3:21 pm - 8:44 pm
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6h 23m
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6:45 am - 2:46 pm
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7h 01m
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$366United Airlines
Fri, Aug 7 - Sat, Aug 8
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6:00 pm - 10:01 pm
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5h 01m
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10:20 am - 5:12 pm
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5h 52m
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$464United Airlines
Tue, Jul 28 - Sat, Aug 1
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1:22 pm - 6:59 pm
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6:45 am - 2:44 pm
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$466United Airlines
Sun, Aug 9 - Sat, Aug 15
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6:00 pm - 10:01 pm
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6:45 am - 2:46 pm
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$486United Airlines
Tue, Sep 1 - Sat, Sep 5
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3:21 pm - 12:06 pm
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21h 45m
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6:45 am - 2:46 pm
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7h 01m
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$487United Airlines
Fri, Nov 13 - Tue, Nov 17
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5:45 pm - 10:05 pm
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5h 20m
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6:26 pm - 9:45 am
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14h 19m
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$496United Airlines
Fri, Aug 28 - Mon, Aug 31
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3:21 pm - 10:17 pm
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7h 56m
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4:11 pm - 5:11 pm
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24h 00m
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$501United Airlines
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KAYAK's insights & trends for Santa Fe to Orange County flights

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

What is the cheapest time of day to fly to Orange County?

The average price for all round-trip flights from Santa Fe to Orange County depending on the time of departure, clicked by users on KAYAK in the last 2 weeks.

The cheapest time of day to fly to Orange County is generally in the evening, when round-trip flights cost $323 on average. Morning departures are around 16% more expensive than evening flights, on average. The most expensive time of day to fly to Orange County is generally at night, which is peak travel time and where the average cost of a ticket is $406.

Can I save money by flying with a layover from Santa Fe to Orange County?

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 $535, prices are generally cheapest when you fly direct.

What’s the cheapest day of the week to fly from Santa Fe to Orange County?

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

When flying from Santa Fe to Orange County, you should consider leaving on a Wednesday and avoid Mondays if you are looking for the best rates. For your return to Santa Fe, you’ll find the best rates on Saturdays and the most expensive ones on Mondays.

Good to know

Low seasonJuly
Cheapest flight$264
Best time to beat the crowds with an average 22% drop in price.
Most popular time to fly and prices are also 2% lower on average.
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Reviews of the top airlines flying from Santa Fe to Orange County

 
See real verified KAYAK customer reviews for airlines flying from Santa Fe to Orange County. 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.
Need help choosing which airline to fly with from Santa Fe to Orange County? 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.
7.4
United AirlinesOverall score based on 9988 reviews
6.7Food
8.1Crew
7.3Comfort
7.1Entertainment
7.7Boarding
Airline reviews

It was a short, comfortable flight. It did leave an hour late due to the pilot having to be replaced (family emergency) but that didn’t inconvenience myself & my friend. The situation was explained, eventually.

8.0 ExcellentCheryl, Jul 2026
SFO - SBP
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It was a short, comfortable flight. It did leave an hour late due to the pilot having to be replaced (family emergency) but that didn’t inconvenience myself & my friend. The situation was explained, eventually.

There was a piece of plastic baked into my buttermilk biscuit! I have a pictures. The flight attendants in first class were really apologetic, and tried to rectify the situation. I I am very appreciative that they were able to give me some packets of pretzels and gummy bears. I understand they don't personally handle the food until warming it up so I know it wasn't their fault. I don't know whether it was a newer aircraft, or different food packaging, but I was happy that when the food was being warmed up - it didn't smell like plastic. Jokes on me with finding plastic in my food.

The seats were uncomfortable, as if the cushions haven't been switched out in many years. I felt like I was on an old bus. The food was delicious. thank you. Onboard entertainment, very limited. Unless you like violent movies. Why in the world would you have such severely violent movies on a plane? if you don't want to see such things, you don't have a choice. Have you considered that when choosing entertainment? Good god. Why would you have the Godfather? Or black women being brutally beaten with a club? Why in the hell would you put that kind of material on a plane? As for Kayak: Why when I ordered Qantas, was the plane on United?

UA594 was delayed multiple times. I ended up getting picked up so I can make it in time for work 6AM on Monday, 7/6/2026

Excellent flight. On time. Great staff. Clean and crisp cabin.

Know that the movies that you are going to be offered are the oldest be rated movies they could possibly get. They may have one or two new movies that they keep advertising but when you’re flying 15 hours, there is nothing to see past the first new movie.

This was an overnight flight, and in the morning they did know coffee service. How you can throw passengers in a San Francisco airport at 5:40 a.m. in the morning and not giving them Coffee is a crime.

Our flight was delayed several Times due to mechanical issues. Although I understand this may happen at times, it was very inconvenient and we had to book a hotel for an overnight stay. We were traveling with my 3-yo grandson and waiting at the airport from noon until 6:30pm with no reassurance that our next rescheduled flight would depart, we had to decide what’s best for him. A day later, I found out that I may be able to demand compensation if my flight is delayed more than 4 hours. I will hav to read the fine print next time.

I flew from Santa Fe to Denver to catch a flight to London and the transfer of my luggage on arrival at Denver to the London flight worked perfectly. The crew on the ground and on board for the London flight were so friendly and efficient.

My husband and I had boarded the flight from Denver to Chicago, and one of the last passengers to get on the plane opened the overhead bin above my husband's seat and threw his bag out of the bin to make space for his own. He said, "Mine is bigger!" The flight attendant supported the new passenger. They didn't care that my husband has two artificial knees and must have the foot room in front of his seat to be able to fit his legs in -- and to be able to stand, much less walk, at the end of the flight. I have never seen this happen before, and it was a disaster.

Initial flight had an engine overheat - returned to DFW. Had another plane ready, but crew timed out. Had to wait 5h for boarding. Fully boarded and pilot says plane is not flight worthy. Deplane and go to the other end of the terminal. Wait an hour to board third plane because the crew couldn’t leave the second plane because no wheelchairs were brought to remove passengers. Finally take off and there is no catering (in flight service) even in first class. Very much an AA failure.

I was able to check into my flight through the app and online but had issues getting my boarding pass once I arrived to the airport.

I don’t like the music section but I believe it was a cost decision. I changed my flight last minute due to work issues and had to sit way in the back. The seats were way closer together than I would have preferred.

The flight attendant was very polite and attentive. The food was good.

Flight cancelled. Twice. And no communication. No gate agent. Went past boarding time and had to go and see email from AA. Airport communication was bad

It was so much better than expected, Ohare is not such a pleasant experience but American Airlines with the new, clean aeroplane and free Wi-Fi was outstanding and the crew so pleasant and helpful.

Was put into a seat right behind the toilet that had no entertainment possible but did have plenty of leg room over noisy part of plane.

American delayed the flight for a crew rest period. The delay occurred late in the evening - the earliest i can find is 10:20 pm. With a 6 am flight anyone on the flight would have already have been asleep (unless you are insane, a vampire or on drugs) and at least for me i was already on the way to the airport at 445 am the next morning when i discovered they delayed the flight until 9 am. Given the incoming flight was in the air at 6 pm the evening before this should have been figured out a lot more timely that was there only crew to use. Just frustrating given there is no consideration for customer experience anymore in flying.

Flight: Started on time. Comfortable flight. Arrived on time. Crew: Very cordial and helpful. Drinks and snack was served with a smile. Overall enjoyed the trip. Regards, Hari Doss Chanchala Doss

My first flight from Santa Fe was 1.5 hours delayed, I missed the connecting flight. I got tickets to the next flight to San Francisco. The flight is over two hours delayed and we had to change the plane. I will never fly American Airlines again. Absolutely horrible experience!

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