TUS - SNA

$114 Find Cheap Flights from Tucson to John Wayne (Santa Ana)

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Cheapest round-trip
$227
Typical prices: $312-$205
American Airlines
Tue 7/21Tue 7/28
TUS - SNA • 1 stop
Cheapest one-way
$114
Typical prices: $129-$248
Delta
Fri 5/29
TUS - SNA • 1 stop
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Cheapest • from $227 (round-trip)
Best reviews • 8.0 score
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Cheapest • Avg $219 (round-trip)
Shortest trip • 3h 30m (one-way)
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Our data shows that travelers who book at least 4 weeks in advance save around 56% 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

Tue, Jul 21 - Tue, Jul 28
American Airlines Logo
5:20 pm - 10:27 pm
TUS
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SNA
5h 07m
1 stop
American Airlines Logo
1:23 pm - 5:46 pm
SNA
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TUS
4h 23m
1 stop
$227American Airlines
Tue, Jun 9 - Sat, Jun 13
Southwest Logo
5:15 am - 10:30 am
TUS
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SNA
5h 15m
1 stop
Southwest Logo
6:45 am - 1:55 pm
SNA
-
TUS
7h 10m
1 stop
$242Southwest
Sat, May 30 - Mon, Jun 1
Southwest Logo
5:50 am - 9:40 am
TUS
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SNA
3h 50m
1 stop
Southwest Logo
6:40 pm - 11:20 pm
SNA
-
TUS
4h 40m
1 stop
$247Southwest
Fri, May 22 - Mon, May 25
American Airlines Logo
5:50 am - 8:55 am
TUS
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SNA
3h 05m
1 stop
American Airlines Logo
9:46 am - 1:13 pm
SNA
-
TUS
3h 27m
1 stop
$253American Airlines
Thu, Jun 4 - Fri, Jun 5
Southwest Logo
10:45 am - 5:50 pm
TUS
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SNA
7h 05m
1 stop
Southwest Logo
6:00 pm - 11:25 pm
SNA
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TUS
5h 25m
1 stop
$257Southwest
Sat, Jun 6 - Sat, Jun 13
Southwest Logo
5:50 pm - 9:55 pm
TUS
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SNA
4h 05m
1 stop
Southwest Logo
6:45 am - 1:55 pm
SNA
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TUS
7h 10m
1 stop
$267Southwest
Fri, Jun 12 - Mon, Jun 15
Southwest Logo
6:45 am - 10:20 am
TUS
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SNA
3h 35m
1 stop
Southwest Logo
7:00 pm - 11:25 pm
SNA
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TUS
4h 25m
1 stop
$277Southwest
Tue, Aug 25 - Fri, Aug 28
Southwest Logo
4:00 pm - 8:50 pm
TUS
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SNA
4h 50m
2 stops
Southwest Logo
7:05 pm - 10:20 pm
SNA
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TUS
3h 15m
1 stop
$279Southwest
Thu, May 21 - Mon, May 25
Southwest Logo
5:05 am - 10:30 am
TUS
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SNA
5h 25m
1 stop
Southwest Logo
6:55 pm - 10:50 pm
SNA
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TUS
3h 55m
1 stop
$280Southwest
Thu, May 21 - Mon, May 25
Southwest Logo
5:05 am - 10:30 am
TUS
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SNA
5h 25m
1 stop
Southwest Logo
6:55 pm - 10:50 pm
SNA
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TUS
3h 55m
1 stop
$282Southwest
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.

How much is a round-trip flight from Tucson to Santa Ana, California?

This analysis is based on the cheapest round-trip price found on KAYAK in the last 12 months by searching for a flight from Tucson to Santa Ana, California departing in July.

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 Wednesday and avoid Sundays if you are looking for the best rates. For your return to Tucson, you’ll find the best rates on Thursdays and the most expensive ones on Fridays.

What is the cheapest month to fly from Tucson to John Wayne (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 John Wayne (Santa Ana) is January, where tickets cost $208 (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 $328 respectively.

Can I save money by flying with a layover from Tucson to John Wayne (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 $226, prices are generally cheapest when you fly direct.

How far in advance should I book a flight from Tucson to John Wayne (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 John Wayne (Santa Ana), you should book around 4 weeks before departure, which saves you about 56% compared to booking last minute. For the absolute cheapest price, our data suggests you should book 8 weeks before departure.

Good to know

Low seasonJuly
Cheapest flight$114
Best time to beat the crowds with an average 14% drop in price.
Most popular time to fly with an average 1% increase in price.
Flight from Tucson to John Wayne (Santa Ana)

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

  • What is the cheapest flight from Tucson to John Wayne (Santa Ana)?

    In the last 3 days, the lowest price for a flight from Tucson to John Wayne (Santa Ana) was $114 for a one-way ticket and $227 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).

  • What is the most popular layover when flying to John Wayne (Santa Ana) from Tucson?

    Phoenix is the most popular layover city among KAYAK users traveling from Tucson to John Wayne (Santa Ana).

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

    The two airlines most popular with KAYAK users for flights from Tucson to John Wayne (Santa Ana) are Southwest and Alaska Airlines. With an average price for the route of $304 and an overall rating of 8.0, Southwest is the most popular choice. Alaska Airlines is also a great choice for the route, with an average price of $267 and an overall rating of 7.9.

  • 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 John Wayne (Santa Ana)

  • Looking for a cheap flight? 25% of our users found flights on this route for $347 or less round-trip.

Reviews of the top 3 airlines serving from Tucson to Santa Ana

 
See real verified KAYAK customer reviews for airlines flying from Tucson to John Wayne (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
SouthwestOverall score based on 4314 reviews
8.6Crew
8.1Boarding
8.0Comfort
7.0Food
7.5Entertainment
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This leg was much better, but we did have to have a 3 hour lay o er after coming from a very exhausting hiccup with our flight from BNA to Den

8.0 ExcellentCheryl, Apr 2026
DEN - SBA
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This leg was much better, but we did have to have a 3 hour lay o er after coming from a very exhausting hiccup with our flight from BNA to Den

The Air hostess were very rude on my flight from Houston to Austin . Their regular communication itself felt a they are shouting at people.

Boarding was easy. The seats are small and fairly uncomfortable

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.

I had to change my flight last minute due to a medical emergency. Their agent was compassionate and extremely helpful. This airlines really cares about making travel, for fun, work, or an emergency a customer-focused experience. Thank you!

Tucson AS767 flight yesterday from Tucson to SeaTac international Flight left Tucson around 7:44 am My name is Tanya Blendheim and I had a horrible experience yesterday morning at Alaska Airlines desk leaving from Tucson AZ. The agent was extremely rude and questioned everything about my trip. First she said (in a less than pleasant tone) you know your flight boards in 8 minutes? And we stop checking luggage 15 minutes before boarding. I acknowledged the first statement, but said that I didn't know about the check bag policy. (Another passenger, a man, was right behind me and he was denied checking his bag, which made him have to go back to his car to leave liquids behind) I also needed wheelchair assistance for my friend. I ended getting the wheelchair myself. The agent also said I wasn't checked in, which I was. One person in our group was no longer flying. She also said I had to pay $40 to check my bag and that my bag was 6 pounds over. The thing is, everything she said to me was said in a sassy tone and that was not professional or necessary. There are ways of informing customers of what is happening, without being condescending or rude.

On time. .breakfast was especially good. First class service was special

See what I wrote in the previous section. This was a terrible experience. I would like refund.. I even paid an extra $70 for an aisle seat closer to the front to ensure that I got off early enough to catch the next flight. The fact that the plane did not wait, and even left eearlier, knowing that the first flight came in late, and was moved to a terminal three train stops away is appalling. My friend that flew JetBlue, their flight was delayed and came in later and the connecting flight WAITED for them. How is it that JetBlue could do that, and Alaska could not.

The seat on the plane out was broken and would not lean back. I have back problems and sitting up straight was hard on my lower back and caused pain for over half the flight. Since I paid extra for First Class so I would not have these issues. This needs to be addressed.

No headphones provided. No gf food. Only 1 beverage cart run sAN to HNL. Rarely saw crew members

The check-in crew for Alaska was rude, unhelpful, and the opposite of customer-centric. We arrived 50 minutes before our flight and were told it was too late to check baggage. When I asked what the cutoff was, the agent started speaking in codes “D50” and yelling to their manager who also spoke in codes. They then tried to speak to me using these codes and all I wanted to know was the time of the cutoff, which they would not — or could not — articulate. They booked me and my family on the next flight while smirking.

Generally Good. Outbound flight was marred by a continuously s creaming baby. Fortunately the flight was only 90 mins long it would be nice if people traveling with small childres could be centered in one part of the plane. Also, you need to adapt your servey to include a "not applicable " option for things like food and entertainment, which are not offered on shorter flights. I fily Alaska by choice as given all the cirumstances, I fel\el you do a good job.

A solidly good experience, but would’ve appreciated more communication with regards to travel delays.

I wasn’t aware that we needed to supply our own screens for entertainment

Like: flights are on time, good boarding process Can improve: planes are old, improve entertainment and make space more comfortable

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

To have arrived on time and not 3 hours late after having already spent $100 to change to an earlier flight, only to arrive back home close to the original flight time.

American Airlines is a miserable experience. It is predictably miserable, in the sense that every time I fly American, I brace myself for the certainty that it will be unpleasant and uncomfortable. But it is unpredictable in the sense that I never know if the flight will be on time or delayed nine hours (both happened to me this week). I never know if I will be able to sit in the seat that I selected when I purchased the ticket or if I will be told by Customer Service (!!!) that I must relocate from first class to a seat in the back of the aircraft with no explanation (both happened to me this week). Will the food be frozen and half defrosted, or scalding hot? Will the drinks be warm? Will the flight attendants be surly and mean? Will the toilets be cramped and foul? Will the seats be narrow and uncomfortable? Will there be a real electric outlet at the seat, or just an unreliable USB-2 port? Will there be enough seats in the boarding lounge or just a few? Will the boarding process be smooth and efficient, or will the gate agents mess it up and delay it needlessly for 30 or 40 minutes? Will the catering and cleaning crew be prompt or will they take an extra 30 minutes? Will the brakes on the aircraft work properly, or will the pilot delay takeoff for four hours while the ground crew attends to what can only be described as routine maintenance that should have been done the night before? I've eexperienced every one of these unpleasant things this year, 2026. The only thing I can reliably count on is that American will find a new way to make the experience of flying as miserable as they possibly can.

Wifi was spotty. Tray table was very dirty when I sat down.

The WiFi would not connect enough for me to do my actual work. It permaspooled, disconnected, said it was connected, then wouldn't open an email... it was frustrating. I am not a tall person, 5'4" - and I felt cramped with little room to reach into my bag under the seat in front of me. I feel sorry for anyone taller than me having to fly. the one positive thing I will add, is the overhead bins are roomy enough to manage more bags than other carriers.

Going non stop to lax like I paid for. Not stopping in MCI for gas. Too long of delays

Delayed for mechanical and no updates on what was happening and how long the delay might be.

A first class seat should fit a fat person, and this doesn't. The trays in the armrest are less functional than an ordinary tray in the back of the seat.

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