TPA - SNA

$80 Find Cheap Flights from Tampa to Santa Ana

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Cheapest round-trip
$203
Overall average: $386
Frontier
sáb 2/28sáb 3/7
TPA - SNA • 1 stop
Cheapest one-way
$80
Typical prices: $143-$250
Frontier
sáb 2/21
TPA - SNA • 1 stop
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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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Frontier
Cheapest • from $203 (round-trip)
Breeze Airways
Best reviews • 8.2 score
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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

sáb, fev 28 - sáb, mar 7
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1:39 pm - 10:37 am
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SNA
23h 58m
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11:32 am - 9:08 am
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TPA
18h 36m
2 stops
$203Frontier
sáb, fev 28 - sáb, mar 7
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5:44 pm - 10:37 am
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SNA
19h 53m
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11:32 am - 10:38 am
SNA
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TPA
20h 06m
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$204Frontier
seg, mar 2 - sáb, mar 7
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5:44 pm - 3:42 pm
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SNA
24h 58m
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11:32 am - 5:45 am
SNA
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TPA
15h 13m
1 stop
$218Multiple Airlines
seg, abr 13 - seg, abr 20
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8:15 am - 7:35 pm
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SNA
14h 20m
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8:20 pm - 6:49 am
SNA
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TPA
7h 29m
1 stop
$221Frontier
sáb, fev 14 - sáb, fev 21
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5:44 pm - 10:37 am
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SNA
19h 53m
1 stop
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12:25 pm - 3:31 pm
SNA
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TPA
24h 06m
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$232Frontier
sáb, mar 7 - ter, mar 17
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6:00 am - 10:47 am
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SNA
7h 47m
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2:53 pm - 7:19 am
SNA
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TPA
13h 26m
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$242Multiple Airlines
qua, mar 4 - seg, mar 9
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5:51 pm - 8:13 am
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SNA
17h 22m
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11:32 am - 6:00 am
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TPA
15h 28m
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$251Frontier
ter, mar 31 - ter, abr 7
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6:46 pm - 9:53 am
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SNA
18h 07m
2 stops
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2:53 pm - 7:19 am
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TPA
13h 26m
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$255Spirit Airlines
dom, mar 29 - ter, mar 31
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6:46 pm - 9:53 am
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SNA
18h 07m
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10:48 am - 7:19 am
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TPA
17h 31m
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$256Spirit Airlines
seg, mar 2 - sex, mar 6
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6:38 pm - 8:57 pm
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SNA
29h 19m
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1:20 pm - 7:35 am
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TPA
15h 15m
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$257Spirit 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 Friday. 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 $283 (return) on average. On the other hand, the most expensive months are December and April, where the average cost of round-trip tickets is $507 and $451 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 34% compared to booking last minute. For the absolute cheapest price, our data suggests you should book 12 weeks before departure.

Expert advice

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

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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$80
Best time to beat the crowds with an average 4% 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 $80 for a one-way ticket and $203 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 $258 and an overall rating of 8.2, Breeze Airways is the most popular choice. Southwest is also a great choice for the route, with an average price of $476 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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8.2
Breeze AirwaysOverall score based on 263 reviews
8.7Crew
6.6Entertainment
6.7Food
8.3Boarding
8.2Comfort
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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.

2.0 MediocreAnonymous, Jan 2026
PHX - BDL
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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.

My experience is typically great with Breeze. This trip wasn’t any different.

This was my first experience with Breeze. The plane was cleaner and more comfortable than any other I've experienced. The process of boarding was streamlined. We boarded early and arrived at our destination 45 minutes early. The only hiccup was my ticket was rejected by TSA PreCheck and I got sent to the back of a very long line at Fort Myers. I entered my information when I bought my ticket, but it apparently didn't connect to my permanent profile. I'll correct that for next time. I was expecting an Allegiant experience, but Breeze was much more upscale. I really, really enjoyed it.

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.

Still a fan of open seating. Flight was on schedule and arrived on time. The 737 MAX is very comfortable.

San Diego airport is brand new, spacious, airy and very smooth checkin at SW baggage drop.

Ever since Southwest starting charging for bags, passengers don't want to pay to check their bags, so the gate agents have to beg people to check their roller bags now because there's "not enough space". This was a terrible business move by Southwest.

Delays delays delays. Late taking off, late landing, wait for a gate, etc.

Connecting flight is on time and boarding was a breeze!

If we are going to have to pay for luggage, make it easier to do. Put something on the app during check-in so I don't need to do it at the kiosk. I've done it twice recently and I ended up having to pay at the desk because something went wrong at the kiosk in Tampa.

First class ticket gets you a choice of chips or nuts. . Just like economy Southwest. Also no screen in the seats. This is first class???!

Flight arrived 30 min early and bag was waiting at the baggage pickup. United Club HNL was one of the nicest in the system

Yet another flight in which beverage and snack service was skipped. Other that that, firmly mediocre. Landed early, to gate late due to congestion at the gates. Airline's fault or airports fault: unknown.

Teeny tiny bathrooms, crew was not realistic about when we'd arrive.

Everything was absolutely wonderful from check in to baggage claim. Staff was very professional and sweet. Will definitely recommend United to family and friends.

Unbelievably poor service from flight attendants. They didn’t even do water service on a four hour flight. Just disrespectful.

Flight was late - I was downgraded from first class to coach

They charged a fee for 1st bag checked. Others in same party were free.

United needs to step up their game. Delayed flight leaving Seattle, San Francisco. Older aircraft, not very comfortable.

Plane boarded early a quickly, was mostly full. We left close to on time. And landed early.

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

Everything about the flight was lovely. My only suggestion would be to offer a few more options of tv series from Apple TV or HBO.

After the door had been closed, the cockpit makes an announcement that catering is running late and it is not the airline's fault. It is their fault in the sense that we had to sit for 2 hours or more when we could have stayed in the terminal. Poor communications between catering and airline. This caused a young man to lose his temper and he went storming out hitting objects. He had complained to the gate agent that he had already waited at the gate 7 hours and when can the airplane leave? Airilnes do a poor job of explaining delays, maintenance issues, etc. whereas being truthful may gain more sympathy or understanding.

Boarding was organized and timely. Food was mediocre, especially for first class travel.

We were told the flight was delayed 5 times, then it was moved to the next day.

The experience with American Airlines was good, although the Philippines Airlines flight was much better (better seats, better food, better entertainment options, overall better). Again, the MIA to LAX flight was fine, but nothing in comparison to the comfort and accommodations of the Philippines Airlines flight from LAX to MNL.

Loved the crew . Absolutely no complaints. Except for luggage lost

Wish some foods provided rather than just biscuit/cookie for flight more than 2 hours

We are too tired and frustrated to comment politely at this point

The flight crew was rude. We were in first class and no one even offered water until an hour after we were in the air. Horrible experience

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!!!

The plane was freezing and everyone had on their winter coats. I pulled out my sweaters out of my carryon to cover myself and put on an extra pair of socks. They offered NO FREE drinks or snacks on a 6 hour flight. The seats don’t have plugs or charges or any form of entertainment- so I just played my one downloaded game on my phone because I couldn’t sleep because I was too cold. Miserable flight though we landed safely.

Flight was delayed. (To be excepted because of TSA shortage) I’m super short and still struggled with leg room, there was no screen, and the seat didn’t recline at all.

Always comes in handy when I want a quick weekend getaway.

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