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Cheapest round-trip
$284
Typical prices: $377-$564
Frontier
Sun 11/11Tue 11/13
TPA - SNA • 1 stop
Cheapest one-way
$125
Typical prices: $179-$435
Frontier
Sat 11/10
TPA - SNA • 2 stops
Nonstop flights
Not available
There are currently no direct flights between Tampa and Santa Ana. You'll need to take a connecting flight to reach the destination.
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When to book
22 weeks
in advance
Our data shows that travelers who book at least 22 weeks in advance save around 53% compared to booking last minute.
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When to travel
November
Cheapest • 19% price drop
March
Most popular
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Top layover airports
Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County (DTW)
Cheapest • Avg $278 (round-trip)
Phoenix Sky Harbor Intl (PHX)
Shortest trip • 6h 58m (one-way)
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Cheap Flights from Tampa to Santa Ana (TPA-SNA)

 
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Recent round-trip flight deals from Tampa to Santa Ana

Wed, Nov 11 - Fri, Nov 13
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6:15 am - 10:46 amTPA  Tampa-SNA Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty
31h 31m1 stop Denver Intl
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6:50 pm - 3:11 pmSNA  Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty-TPA Tampa
17h 21m1 stop Dallas/Fort Worth
$284Frontier
Wed, Nov 11 - Fri, Nov 13
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7:08 am - 5:40 pmTPA  Tampa-SNA Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty
13h 32m2 stops Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson Las Vegas Harry Reid Intl
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6:50 pm - 3:11 pmSNA  Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty-TPA Tampa
17h 21m1 stop Dallas/Fort Worth
$297Multiple Airlines
Thu, Nov 5 - Thu, Nov 12
Frontier Logo
7:08 am - 6:06 pmTPA  Tampa-SNA Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty
13h 58m2 stops Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson Dallas/Fort Worth
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6:51 pm - 9:32 amSNA  Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty-TPA Tampa
11h 41m1 stop Dallas/Fort Worth
$306Frontier
Sat, Nov 14 - Wed, Nov 18
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9:45 am - 3:47 pmTPA  Tampa-SNA Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty
9h 02m1 stop Dallas/Fort Worth
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1:23 pm - 11:20 pmSNA  Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty-TPA Tampa
6h 57m1 stop Phoenix Sky Harbor Intl
$311American Airlines
Tue, Nov 10 - Tue, Nov 17
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5:05 am - 11:50 amTPA  Tampa-SNA Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty
9h 45m1 stop Phoenix Sky Harbor Intl
American Airlines Logo
12:40 pm - 11:20 pmSNA  Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty-TPA Tampa
7h 40m1 stop Phoenix Sky Harbor Intl
$311American Airlines
Sat, Nov 14 - Wed, Nov 18
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8:20 am - 12:50 pmTPA  Tampa-SNA Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty
7h 30m1 stop Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson
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5:16 pm - 5:59 amSNA  Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty-TPA Tampa
9h 43m1 stop Salt Lake City
$311Delta
Tue, Oct 27 - Fri, Oct 30
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6:05 am - 3:03 pmTPA  Tampa-SNA Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty
11h 58m2 stops Richmond Byrd Intl Las Vegas Harry Reid Intl
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7:30 am - 9:15 pmSNA  Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty-TPA Tampa
10h 45m2 stops Las Vegas Harry Reid Intl Gulfport Biloxi Regional
$312Breeze Airways
Sat, Nov 14 - Sat, Nov 14
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5:55 am - 1:10 pmTPA  Tampa-SNA Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty
10h 15m2 stops Denver Intl Las Vegas Harry Reid Intl
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5:40 pm - 6:00 amSNA  Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty-TPA Tampa
9h 20m1 stop Las Vegas Harry Reid Intl
$316Southwest
Sat, Nov 7 - Sat, Nov 7
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5:55 am - 1:10 pmTPA  Tampa-SNA Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty
10h 15m2 stops Denver Intl Las Vegas Harry Reid Intl
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3:10 pm - 6:00 amSNA  Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty-TPA Tampa
11h 50m1 stop Las Vegas Harry Reid Intl
$323Southwest
Fri, Dec 25 - Tue, Jan 5
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6:20 am - 11:38 amTPA  Tampa-SNA Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty
8h 18m1 stop Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson
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5:05 pm - 6:01 amSNA  Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty-TPA Tampa
9h 56m1 stop Salt Lake City
$355Delta
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Price, demand and travel trends for Tampa to Santa Ana flights

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

How much is a round-trip flight from Tampa to Santa Ana?

Round-trip flights from Tampa to Santa Ana start at $284. Prices are below average for this route right now, with typical round-trip fares ranging from $377 to $564. The lowest price found in the past 5 days was $284 on Frontier.

What's the cheapest day of the week to fly from Tampa to Santa Ana?

Thursday is the cheapest day of the week to fly from Tampa to Santa Ana, it is 11% cheaper than the average day. Friday is the most expensive day with flight prices 20% higher than average. Based on deals found by KAYAK users in the last 12 months.

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

•November is the cheapest month to fly from Tampa to Santa Ana at $367 round-trip.
•June ($572) and March ($527) are the most expensive months.
•The price difference between flying in the cheapest and most expensive months is 55% on average.
This is based on KAYAK aggregated and averaged internal data over the past 12 months.

When are prices from Tampa to Santa Ana the cheapest?

Flights from Tampa to Santa Ana are cheapest 22 weeks before departure. Booking in this window typically costs about 53% less than the average last-minute fare (within 2 weeks of the flight), based on KAYAK data.

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Expert advice for your flight from Tampa to Santa Ana

 
KAYAK teamed up with top travel experts to share the best tips for your journey.
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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

Esther Carlstone

Expert on SNA

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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Key details for Tampa to Santa Ana flights

Low season

July

Cheapest flight

$125
Best time to beat the crowds with an average 6% drop in price.
Most popular time to fly with an average 17% increase in price.
Flight from Tampa to Santa Ana

When to book flights from Tampa to Santa Ana

Are your dates flexible? Find out the best times to travel from Tampa to Santa Ana based on our flight data from the last year. Discover the cheapest month and even day to fly.
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Your Tampa to Santa Ana flight questions, answered

Find helpful route details based on KAYAK data, including flight times, airports, airlines and booking questions.

  • Which airports can I use when flying from Tampa to Santa Ana?

    Flights from Tampa to Santa Ana usually depart from Tampa (TPA) and arrive at Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty (SNA).

  • What cabin classes can I book on flights from Tampa to Santa Ana?

    Three cabin classes are available on flights from Tampa to Santa Ana:

    • Economy Class
    • Business Class
    • First Class

  • Which aircraft model is used most often on flights from Tampa to Santa Ana?

    The Boeing 737 MAX 9 family is used most often on this route, operated mainly by United Airlines. Other aircraft seen on the route include Airbus A321neo variants.

  • Which airports do connecting flights from Tampa to Santa Ana pass through?

    One-stop flights from Tampa to Santa Ana most commonly connect through:

    • Dallas/Fort Worth (DFW) - 36% of one-stop connections
    • Phoenix Sky Harbor Intl (PHX) - 28% of one-stop connections
    • Houston George Bush Intcntl (IAH) - 12% of one-stop connections
    • Las Vegas Harry Reid Intl (LAS) - 9% of one-stop connections

    Dallas/Fort Worth (DFW) handles the largest share of one-stop connections on this route.

  • Can I save money by using flexible dates for flights from Tampa to Santa Ana?

    Yes. Being flexible with your travel dates can save you up to 26% on the Tampa to Santa Ana route. Thursday is the cheapest departure day at $403 round-trip on average, while Friday is the most expensive at $542, a difference of $139. KAYAK's flexible dates feature shows options up to 3 days before and after your selected dates, making it easier to compare nearby fares.

  • What popular places can I visit in Santa Ana?

    Some of the most popular sights in Santa Ana are Embassy Suites by Hilton Santa Ana Orange County Airport, Santa Ana Zoo and Old Orange County Courthouse. These are among the most viewed places in Santa Ana on KAYAK.

  • How expensive are last-minute Tampa to Santa Ana flights?

    Last-minute fares on this route - booked within 2 weeks of departure - run 52% above the route average of $450. Book 22 weeks before departure for the lowest fares.

  • How long is a flight from Tampa to Santa Ana?

    A nonstop flight from Tampa to Santa Ana takes 0h 00m, covering 2,121 miles.

  • Do I need a passport to fly from Tampa to Santa Ana?

    No, a passport is not required for this domestic route, but you will need a real ID-compliant driver's license, a state ID, or another TSA-accepted form of identification.

  • Have flight prices from Tampa to Santa Ana changed much recently?

    Yes. Based on fares seen in the past 5 days, round-trip prices on this route showed a wide range, from about $284 to $2,775. That means the highest observed fare was about 10x higher than the lowest one.

  • How are flight prices from Tampa to Santa Ana looking right now?

    One-way fares from Tampa to Santa Ana are currently lower than usual. Average one-way flight prices are about $161, which is 38% below the typical average for this route.

  • How much time can I save by choosing a different layover airport from Tampa to Santa Ana?

    Flying via Phoenix Sky Harbor Intl (PHX) gives the shortest average 1-stop total travel time at 6h 58m, compared with 6h 59m via Dallas Love Field (DAL) and 7h 02m via Houston George Bush Intcntl (IAH).

  • What is the time difference between Tampa and Santa Ana?

    Santa Ana is 3 hours behind Tampa (Pacific Time vs Eastern Time). Plan for the time shift when scheduling connections or first-day activities.

  • What car rental options are available at Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty Airport (SNA)?

    Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty Airport (SNA) hosts 5 major car rental companies, with daily rates starting from around $19 for economy cars. Top options include:
    • Thrifty
    • Dollar
    • Budget
    • Alamo
    • GREEN MOTION

  • How much should I expect to pay for a Tampa to Santa Ana flight?

    Round-trip flights from Tampa to Santa Ana range from $377 to $564, with an average of $450 over the past 12 months. Anything below $377 counts as a good deal.

Your guide to booking Tampa to Santa Ana flights

Get tips on when to book, when to fly and what to know before your trip.
  • If your dates can be flexible, aim for a Thursday departure instead of Friday. On this route, Thursday flights average $403 - about $139 less than Friday (26% savings) based on the last 12 months.
  • For the best chance at a low fare, aim to book around 22 weeks before you fly. On this route, that window historically saves about 53% versus last-minute pricing (KAYAK booking data, last 12 months).
  • If you can choose when to travel, plan your Tampa to Santa Ana trip for November. Fares historically average $367 round-trip in that month - typically $205 less than the most expensive month, which is June (based on the last 12 months).
  • If you're arriving late at night and need somewhere to stay, check out these hotels close to Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty Airport.
    - Courtyard by Marriott Santa Ana Orange County
    - Hotel Zessa Orange County Airport, a DoubleTree by Hilton
    - voco Orange County - Airport by IHG

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