TUS - SNA

$58 Find Cheap Flights from Tucson to Santa Ana

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Everything you should know

Cheapest round-trip
$146
Overall average: $277
Multiple Airlines
Sun 2/22Fri 2/27
TUS - SNA • 1 stop
Cheapest non-stop
$157
Alaska Airlines
Fri 4/17Sun 4/19
TUS - SNA • Non-stop
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Frontier
Cheapest • from $149 (round-trip)
Alaska Airlines
Best reviews • 8.0 score
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When to book
4 weeks
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Our data shows that travelers who book at least 4 weeks in advance save around 57% compared to booking last minute.
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Cheap Flights from Tucson to Santa Ana (TUS-SNA)

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

Sun, Feb 22 - Fri, Feb 27
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9:20 pm - 8:13 am
TUS
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SNA
11h 53m
1 stop
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6:45 am - 12:38 pm
SNA
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TUS
4h 53m
1 stop
$146Multiple Airlines
Fri, Apr 10 - Sun, Apr 12
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1:23 pm - 7:35 pm
TUS
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SNA
6h 12m
1 stop
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6:02 pm - 8:07 am
SNA
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TUS
14h 05m
1 stop
$149Frontier
Sun, Feb 15 - Fri, Feb 20
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9:20 pm - 8:13 am
TUS
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SNA
11h 53m
1 stop
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6:45 am - 12:38 pm
SNA
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TUS
4h 53m
1 stop
$153Multiple Airlines
Wed, Apr 8 - Wed, Apr 15
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1:30 pm - 10:29 pm
TUS
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SNA
8h 59m
1 stop
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9:54 am - 4:13 pm
SNA
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TUS
6h 19m
1 stop
$157Delta
Wed, Apr 8 - Wed, Apr 15
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7:10 am - 6:23 pm
TUS
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SNA
11h 13m
2 stops
Delta Logo
9:54 am - 4:13 pm
SNA
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TUS
6h 19m
1 stop
$162Delta
Sun, Feb 22 - Fri, Feb 27
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9:20 pm - 6:22 pm
TUS
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SNA
22h 02m
2 stops
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6:45 am - 12:38 pm
SNA
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TUS
4h 53m
1 stop
$168Multiple Airlines
Wed, Apr 8 - Mon, Apr 13
Delta Logo
1:30 pm - 10:29 pm
TUS
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SNA
8h 59m
1 stop
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5:02 pm - 9:31 pm
SNA
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TUS
4h 29m
1 stop
$172Delta
Wed, Apr 8 - Mon, Apr 13
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7:10 am - 6:23 pm
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SNA
11h 13m
2 stops
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5:02 pm - 9:31 pm
SNA
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TUS
4h 29m
1 stop
$177Delta
Mon, Apr 13 - Wed, Apr 15
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2:20 pm - 4:02 pm
TUS
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SNA
1h 42mnonstop
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3:11 pm - 4:43 pm
SNA
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TUS
1h 32mnonstop
$187Alaska Airlines
Mon, Mar 2 - Tue, Mar 10
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12:03 pm - 12:47 pm
TUS
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SNA
1h 44mnonstop
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2:47 pm - 4:20 pm
SNA
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TUS
1h 33mnonstop
$190Hawaiian Airlines
Booking Insights

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

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

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

When flying from Tucson to John Wayne (Santa Ana), you should consider leaving on a Saturday and avoid Sundays if you are looking for the best rates. For your return to Tucson, you’ll find the best rates on Tuesdays and the most expensive ones on Sundays.

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

To calculate monthly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each month over the last year for round-trip flights from Tucson 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 Tucson to Santa Ana is August, where tickets cost $240 (return) on average. On the other hand, the most expensive months are September and October, where the average cost of round-trip tickets is $360 and $335 respectively.

Can I save money by flying with a layover from Tucson 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 $221, prices are generally cheapest when you fly direct.

How far in advance should I book a flight from Tucson 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 Tucson 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 Tucson to Santa Ana, you should book around 4 weeks before departure, which saves you about 57% compared to booking last minute. For the absolute cheapest price, our data suggests you should book 19 weeks before departure.

Good to know

Low seasonSeptember
Cheapest flight$58
Best time to beat the crowds but there is an average 21% increase in price.
Most popular time to fly and prices are also 7% lower on average.
Flight from Tucson to John Wayne (Santa Ana)

When to book flights from Tucson to Santa Ana

Are your dates flexible? Find out the best times to travel from Tucson 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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FAQs for booking flights from Tucson to John Wayne (Santa Ana)

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

    In the last 3 days, the lowest price for a flight from Tucson to Santa Ana was $58 for a one-way ticket and $146 for a round-trip.

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

    Even though you are not required to have a passport, keep in mind that an official ID is needed to board the airplane.

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

    When flying out of Tucson you will be using Tucson. You will be landing at John Wayne (Santa Ana), also known as Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty.

  • Which airlines offer Wi-Fi service onboard planes from Tucson to John Wayne (Santa Ana)?

    Alaska Airlines, American Airlines, and Delta offer inflight Wi-Fi service on the Tucson to John Wayne (Santa Ana) flight route.

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

    The Embraer 175 is the aircraft model that flies most regularly on the Tucson to John Wayne (Santa Ana) flight route.

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

    oneworld is the only airline alliance operating flights between Tucson and John Wayne (Santa Ana).

  • On which days can I fly direct from Tucson to John Wayne (Santa Ana)?

    There are nonstop flights from Tucson to John Wayne (Santa Ana) on a daily basis.

  • Which is the best airline for flights from Tucson to Santa Ana, Alaska Airlines or Southwest?

    The two airlines most popular with KAYAK users for flights from Tucson to Santa Ana are Alaska Airlines and Southwest. With an average price for the route of $258 and an overall rating of 8.0, Alaska Airlines is the most popular choice. Southwest is also a great choice for the route, with an average price of $336 and an overall rating of 8.0.

  • How does KAYAK find such low prices on flights from Tucson 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 Tucson 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 Tucson 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 Tucson 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 Tucson 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 Tucson with another airline. Booking your flights between Tucson 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 Tucson 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 Tucson up to 3 days before/after your preferred dates. You can then pick the flights that suit you best.

KAYAK’s top tips for finding a cheap flight from Tucson to Santa Ana

  • Looking for a cheap flight? 25% of our users found flights on this route for $88 or less one-way and $157 or less round-trip.

Prefer to fly direct from Tucson to John Wayne (Santa Ana)?

 
Direct data is based off flight results for the next 60 days. Find direct flights from all airlines flying direct from Tucson to Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty.
Find which airlines fly direct from Tucson Airport to Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty Airport, which days they fly and book direct flights.

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Tucson to Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty

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Wednesday

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Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty to Tucson

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Reviews of the top 4 airlines serving from Tucson to Santa Ana

 
See real verified KAYAK customer reviews for airlines flying from Tucson to Santa Ana. 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 Tucson to Santa Ana? 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.
8.0
Alaska AirlinesOverall score based on 11819 reviews
8.5Crew
7.1Food
7.8Comfort
8.1Boarding
7.0Entertainment
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Due to plane delays on both legs of my flight home, I had to be rerouted from Santa Rosa to Las Vegas on Skywest and then to DCA on American. SkyWest airlines sat on runway in Las Vegas for 20 minutes waiting for gate to clear. My boarding pass for American that I was given by Alaska was incomplete and the Las Vegas airport lacked signage and departure boards. I barely made my flight bc it was so confusing. American Airlines has a much better wireless connection. I’ll never fly Alaska again. It clearly has problems.

2.0 MediocreAnonymous, Jan 2026
STS - SAN
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Due to plane delays on both legs of my flight home, I had to be rerouted from Santa Rosa to Las Vegas on Skywest and then to DCA on American. SkyWest airlines sat on runway in Las Vegas for 20 minutes waiting for gate to clear. My boarding pass for American that I was given by Alaska was incomplete and the Las Vegas airport lacked signage and departure boards. I barely made my flight bc it was so confusing. American Airlines has a much better wireless connection. I’ll never fly Alaska again. It clearly has problems.

Great. I did have a little issue getting into the Lounge, which is likely more an American Airlines issue. I did not carry my physical AAdvantage Executive credit card with me on this trip, which Admirals Club membership is a part of the benefits of having this card. The instructions on the AA website and the Citi cards website make it seem like you don't need the physical card, as both sites state you can enter with your boarding pass and driver's license. But both lounges said you were required to present the physical card (and not the digital version, via Apple Pay), as only the physical card says "Admirals Club" on the back.I also do not have a physical Admirals Club membership card, so while both lounges eventually let me in, both denied me entrance initially for this reason.

I paid for wifi and it never worked... it was miserable. I couldn't access my shared files to work on the plane, it didn't work on my phone. I paid for nothing but frustration and continual refreshing, hoping it would work

We left about 30 minutes late due to ramp issues. It did not impact me, but I know others on the flight had very tight connections to Maui.

Everything from the time I booked my flight through to the end when I got home was smooth and wonderful. Service was great, the flight attendants were attentive and there were no outstanding delays.

Delayed and no entertainment? I also forgot my headphones and immediately reported it and have not heard back yet.

The crew was very friendly. Boarding was quick and efficient.

Again, very smooth and all of the Alaska folks were great. They continue to meet all my needs.

Overall it was fine, however one of my two checked bags did not arrive and I was told it was left in Palm Springs. I don't understand how one of the two bags made it through fine but the other got lost .

No WiFi. Terrible food. Very long walk to the gate and from the gate after landing. Gate changed without notice.

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!

Very smooth checking in our luggage with a super pleasant SW agent. I enjoyed a fun entertaining movie.

I liked the Starlink WiFi but didn't like how they said they were the only airline to offer a free meal and it turns out to be just a standalone sandwich and then charge for snacks to go with it. Rather have the free snacks like Southwest, but have the option to purchase a decent meal for a 5+ hour flight.

I like Hawaiian, it was great that they had good internet connection across the Pacific Ocean, thanks to Star Link satellites. The seating was comfortable, ( I was in economy ). Maybe I missed it, but I only got offered a beverage once. It was a nonstop flight KOA to SMF. I would take it again next time I go that way.

Previously flown Hawaiian Airlines on similar routes, I found Alaska Airlines to be noticeably more comfortable. The seats on Alaska Airlines provided better support and cushioning, which made a significant difference on the long flight to the islands. When you’re spending 5-6 hours in the air, seat comfort really matters, and Alaska Airlines delivered where it counts. After comparing both carriers, I’ve decided to book with Alaska Airlines for all my future Hawaii trips. The superior seat comfort alone makes it worth choosing Alaska over Hawaiian Airlines. If you’re planning a trip to Hawaii and prioritizing comfort, I’d recommend giving Alaska Airlines a try. You won’t be disappointed. Highly recommended for Hawaii travel!

I received several emails about my 3:10 flight. When I showed up to the airport at 12:30 to check my bags I was told the flight was actually at 1 pm. They grudgingly rebooked me for a flight at 5:22 to Vegas to get a connecting to LAX. I did find the gate for my original 3:10 flight but they were booked. I proceeded to receive status updates and gate change information for the 3:10 flight, even though I was apparently never supposed to be on that flight

The crew was EXTREMELY helpful And sweet and the flight was smooth!

The Kayak confirmation number did not work for checking in the day before. I checked in at 8.30 using my ticket number. When I arrived at the airport, I was informed that the flight was overbooked, and since I had checked in late, I did not have a seat. The Next flight was not until ten PM. I called my wife, who had been taking care of our kids all weekend, and she was upset, calling me a liar and telling me to stay in SD. It turned my weekend getaway into a nightmare! I blame the Kayak website and will not book flights using your app in the future.

One hour waiting time after boarding, but arrived in time. I am satisfied

Flying with Hawaiian Airlines is a treat! They have the best crew, food and drinks! I’ve always enjoyed flying with Hawaiian Airlines and will continue to use them!

Amazing all female crew, including the pilot. Great flight attendants and smooth trip. Food was good. Boarding the plane from back to front would have made things significantly smoother. Took forever to wait for people to clear the alley. A little extra leg room would be nice also. Please thank your flight crew!

We decided to take our mom on vacation but we were worried how well she will do on the flight, she's a senior and required special accommodations such as transport chair since she can't stand for long periods. To our surprise my whole family was given priority boarding, my mom was given chair, we were not standing in line and were given seats in good area next to our mom. A+ experience!

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.

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

Everything was good The connects, with no blame to crew. Or pilots. I understand they are short staffed. Everything went well for me. I'll be using you guys again in May if not sooner.

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

A couple ladies from the crew were so rude and nasty. Thought they were mad at having to be there especially if you asked a question. This will make me think twice next time if I book a flight with you.

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