TPA - SNA

$113 Find Cheap Flights from Tampa to Santa Ana

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Everything you should know

Cheapest round-trip
$219
Overall average: $451
Frontier
Fri 4/10Thu 4/16
TPA - SNA • 1 stop
Cheapest one-way
$113
Typical prices: $146-$347
Spirit Airlines
Tue 4/7
TPA - SNA • 2 stops
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TPA's efficient layout ensures short security lines.
SNA offers easy rideshare pick-up zones for arrivals.
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Cheapest • from $219 (round-trip)
Best reviews • 8.1 score
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Cheapest • Avg $278 (round-trip)
Shortest trip • 7h 13m (one-way)
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Cheap Flights from Tampa to Santa Ana (TPA-SNA)

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

Fri, Apr 10 - Thu, Apr 16
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7:45 am - 7:40 pm
TPA
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SNA
14h 55m
1 stop
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7:56 pm - 6:44 am
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TPA
7h 48m
1 stop
$219Frontier
Mon, Apr 13 - Sat, Apr 18
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8:15 am - 7:40 pm
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SNA
14h 25m
1 stop
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12:10 pm - 5:32 am
SNA
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TPA
14h 22m
1 stop
$220Frontier
Fri, Apr 10 - Mon, Apr 13
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7:45 am - 7:40 pm
TPA
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SNA
14h 55m
1 stop
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7:20 pm - 6:35 am
SNA
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TPA
8h 15m
1 stop
$231Frontier
Thu, Apr 23 - Mon, Apr 27
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6:15 am - 6:01 pm
TPA
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SNA
14h 46m
1 stop
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7:56 pm - 6:44 am
SNA
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TPA
7h 48m
1 stop
$235Frontier
Thu, May 7 - Sun, May 10
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10:54 pm - 12:19 pm
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SNA
16h 25m
1 stop
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8:14 pm - 6:22 am
SNA
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TPA
7h 08m
1 stop
$244Frontier
Wed, Jun 3 - Mon, Jun 8
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10:53 pm - 12:19 pm
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SNA
16h 26m
1 stop
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6:38 pm - 9:54 am
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TPA
12h 16m
1 stop
$261Frontier
Mon, Apr 6 - Mon, Apr 13
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8:15 am - 7:40 pm
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SNA
14h 25m
1 stop
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7:20 pm - 6:35 am
SNA
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TPA
8h 15m
1 stop
$265Frontier
Thu, Apr 23 - Sun, Apr 26
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6:15 am - 6:01 pm
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SNA
14h 46m
1 stop
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7:56 pm - 5:17 am
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TPA
6h 21m
1 stop
$266Frontier
Sat, May 2 - Sat, May 9
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8:10 am - 6:00 pm
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SNA
12h 50m
2 stops
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9:54 am - 5:28 am
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TPA
16h 34m
1 stop
$272Multiple Airlines
Fri, Apr 24 - Wed, Apr 29
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8:41 pm - 11:25 am
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SNA
17h 44m
1 stop
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3:23 pm - 10:04 am
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TPA
15h 41m
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$273Multiple Airlines
Booking Insights

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

Get data-powered insights and trends into flights from Tampa to Santa Ana 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 Tampa to John Wayne (Santa Ana)?

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

Your flight ticket price will generally be cheaper if you fly to John Wayne (Santa Ana) on a Monday and more expensive on a Tuesday. On your return trip to Tampa, you should consider flying back on a Monday, and avoid Fridays for better deals.

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

To calculate monthly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each month over the last year for round-trip flights from Tampa to Santa Ana, 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 Tampa to Santa Ana is July, where tickets cost $286 (return) on average. On the other hand, the most expensive months are March and December, where the average cost of round-trip tickets is $523 and $502 respectively.

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

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 $333, prices are generally cheapest when you fly direct.

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

To calculate weekly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each week before departure over the last year for round-trip flights from Tampa to Santa Ana, 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 Tampa to Santa Ana, you should book around 4 weeks before departure, which saves you about 45% compared to booking last minute. For the absolute cheapest price, our data suggests you should book 9 weeks before departure.

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Expert advice for your flight from Tampa to Santa Ana

 
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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 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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Low seasonNovember
Cheapest flight$113
Best time to beat the crowds with an average 7% drop in price.
Most popular time to fly and prices are also 29% lower on average.
Flight from Tampa to John Wayne (Santa Ana)

When to book flights from Tampa to Santa Ana

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FAQs for booking flights from Tampa to John Wayne (Santa Ana)

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

    In the last 3 days, the lowest price for a flight from Tampa to Santa Ana was $113 for a one-way ticket and $219 for a round-trip.

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

    A passport is not required to fly from Tampa to John Wayne (Santa Ana).

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

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

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

    The Boeing 737 MAX 9 is the aircraft model that flies most regularly on the Tampa to John Wayne (Santa Ana) flight route.

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

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

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

    The two airlines most popular with KAYAK users for flights from Tampa to Santa Ana are Breeze Airways and Southwest. With an average price for the route of $252 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 $464 and an overall rating of 8.0.

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

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

    KAYAK’s flight Price Forecast tool uses historical data to determine whether the price for a flight to John Wayne (Santa Ana) from Tampa 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 Tampa to 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 John Wayne (Santa Ana) with an airline and back to Tampa with another airline. Booking your flights between Tampa and SNA 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 Tampa to 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 to John Wayne (Santa Ana) from Tampa up to 3 days before/after your preferred dates. You can then pick the flights that suit you best.

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

 
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Breeze AirwaysOverall score based on 271 reviews
6.6Food
8.3Boarding
6.6Entertainment
8.2Comfort
8.7Crew
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Our flight was delayed 7 hours. Due to a change in equipment we were downgraded from "Nicest" to "Nicer," even having to pay for a soft drink. Disappointing. To Breeze's credit that issued a $100 flight credit. A refund would have been more appreciated.

6.0 GoodJames, Feb 2026
RDU - RSW
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Our flight was delayed 7 hours. Due to a change in equipment we were downgraded from "Nicest" to "Nicer," even having to pay for a soft drink. Disappointing. To Breeze's credit that issued a $100 flight credit. A refund would have been more appreciated.

Lost my luggage and terrible experience with customer service trying to track it down

10 hour delay with minimal updates. Couldn’t leave terminal and then ended up on redeye with a dirty broken plane. It is literally impossible to reach customer service via gate agent, app, phone, text or email.

I thought that I had pre-purchased carry-on luggage and was surprised when I tried to check in that I did not have it.

Flight departure was 90 min delayed, and the boarding experience was confused, stressful, and generally poor. Additionally, the wifi on the plane was malfunctioning for all but the final 15 min of the flight into ILM.

Great experience and In love flying in and out of Provo airport

You get what you pay for. It’s like a bus but flying. No frills, no snacks. Leg room was fine, boarding was good.

Overall good. Plenty of legroom and fairly comfortable seats. No issues with capacity and the overhead been even though most people brought several carry-ons on. I don’t think Breeze really enforces the pay for a carry-on rule.

Surprised at how much I enjoyed Breeze. Paid for the Nicer upgrade which made it closer in price to a flag ship carrier but with more comfortable seats and much more leg room. Crew was polite and since we brought our food no loss there. Would make the point that the ‘have to pay for a carry-on is BS’. Most people did not and had several. Still was plenty of room in the overheads.

Comfortable seating, adequate space available, nice to have USB port, polite crew.

Long layover between flights to Long Island from BWI - need better coordination between flights

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.

No food or entertainment, just a quick 40 minute flight. A little bumpy due to Santa Ana winds but pilot has no control over that. Good flight and landing!

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

Mediocre. Boarding is now unpleasant. The employees, once friendly and nice, are now regularly speaking sternly to passengers, badgering them to do things right so they can take off on time and gate check bags because they don't have enough overhead bin space. The pretzel snack was crushed flat and broken into even smaller pieces, which happens frequently lately. Drink service was suspended before they reached my row.

The charges were ridiculous for an hour flight and the turbulence was very scary.

3 hour delay. Had to change plans and was still delayed.

The flight crew was extremely rude and especially not helpful when our flight was delayed.

The boarding and seat assignment system no longer works for me, but I know it is being replaced. Otherwise, I am good with the overall experience.

The lead steward kept singing about "San Francisco" and hotel California---more annoying than humorous....needs work. Flight was smooth and on time.

United is one airline which regardless of how many separate United tickets in existence, if one flight breaks down, the airline will take care of all the flights.

Wifi Bluetooth features for watching in flight movie was horrible. Screen kept blacking out no connection of sound although it said connected. Other than that smooth trip .

Flight delayed for more than 16 hrs and no effort was spent to provide an alternate

Overall we had a good experience during our flight from San Francisco to Houston.

it was a very short flight so my expectations were low.

Very disappointing given gate agent behavior. Filed a formal complaint with United.

Flight delayed. WiFi connectivity very poor if not existant. Last minute arrival forced me to run to catch my connection.

Plane outlets in my row not working to charge phone. Staff response was, well it should be. Plug into seed for volume not working well. Had to find the sweet spot for plug in or it would shut off and on.

The power at the seat didn't work and the seat itself was difficult to adjust - this was a business class seat. Flight attendant gave me miles to compensate. The attendant was very professional and on top of his game the entire flight.

the whole trip was smooth, and as comfortable as flying is these days. flight crew was friendly and very courteous and helpful.

There was no beverage service and the only time I saw a crew member walk through the cabin is when we were preparing to land.

Flights were constantly delayed. CRW took 50 minutes to get bags

Where do I start!! I was delayed with my flight from Dallas to Tampa. On the way back from Tampa to Dallas the flight was delayed over 4 hours+. I was put on another flight that was also delayed but not as long. Traveling on American Airlines is becoming exhausing.

Other than nearly three hour delay for maintenance issues, everything went smooth

Smooth flight. From the early boarding and all were on board before departure time and arrived early in ONT. Great crew. Thank you!!!!

I am an AA flyer for a very long time... AA has yet to disappoint.

The flight was significantly delayed for 6.5 hours because of snow. There was no communication once the plane returned to the gate regarding when the flight would resume. Other flights were departing while our flight was being unloaded for reasons unknown. Our flight also seemed out of the queue regarding further deicing, refueling, and waiting to Taxi to the runway.

They are always late and seats was also not having working charger

did not have enough meal for first class passengers so offer us snack

Amazing I love American. I’ll never fly anyone else if I can help it.

Flight was delayed more than 3 hours, and the metro had stopped running by the time we got to the terminal well past midnight, so I was stranded, alone, with no way to get home until the metro started up the next morning.

My flight was cancelled I missed time at work and got a parking ticket

Crew was very nice. Take off and landing were great. Economy seats are not comfortable. Extra cost for snacks.

The flight was delayed by 2 hours and we had no food or water or chargers

Horribly late because they had no crew!!! And then jet bridge didn’t work!! Then we arrived at a gate at lax miles away that we had to take a shuttle to a terminal!! I was over 3 hours late to getting the LA! Should have been here at 8:30 and at an appointment at 10:30 and arrived and left lax at 11 am!! Horrible experience!!!

Once again, the staff seem to think they are above the customers and treat everyone with disdain, belittling people.

Flight was canceled 8 hours before departure for lack of operational control and prepositioning of a plane. Then had the audacity to say it was because of weather, however there was no weather here in California or New Orleans or in between. It was the weather in Florida, Florida it had nothing to do with our flight path just the plane was supposed to fly us. 8 hours is more than enough time to move a plane anywhere in the US. That left me with a bill of 1200 dollars to re book a flight oh and kayaks insurance what a joke. Probably will never use kayak or spirit ever again terrible companies terrible customer service. I’ll also let everyone and anyone know this was an abomination and only for the customer. Also will be making a report to the DOT on bad business practices on behalf of kayak and spirit as well as the BBB. Do better, take care of your customers and don’t suck

The airplane had a strange noise that was constant throughout the flight. Thankfully I had noise-cancelling over-ear headphones that muted much of it.

it was terrible. flight was cancelled hours before the flight without a given reason and no other booking available .

The most horrible flight ever not only Spirit delayed our flight 2 hours departure time for a 1 hour flight — that I could have driven FLL to TPA and spend less time on the road —- and they did the same on the return with 2-hr delay again!!! Then to top all, the rubber like and most unconfortable seats in the industry with no leg room!!! There should be an award for these kinds of companies measuring % of returning customers!!!

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