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Cheapest round-trip
$173
Typical prices: $208-$382
American Airlines
Sun 10/14Wed 10/17
TUS - SNA • 1 stop
Cheapest non-stop
$317
Typical prices: $157-$357
Alaska Airlines
Fri 3/2Tue 3/6
TUS - SNA • Non-stop
Nonstop flights
Not available
There are currently no direct flights between Tucson and Santa Ana. You'll need to take a connecting flight to reach the destination.
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When to book
19 weeks
in advance
Our data shows that travelers who book at least 19 weeks in advance save around 71% compared to booking last minute.
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When to travel
April
Cheapest • 26% price drop
March
Most popular
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Top layover airports
Salt Lake City (SLC)
Cheapest • Avg $238 (round-trip)
Phoenix Sky Harbor Intl (PHX)
Shortest trip • 3h 32m (one-way)
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Cheap Flights from Tucson to Santa Ana (TUS-SNA)

 
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Recent round-trip flight deals from Tucson to Santa Ana

Wed, Oct 14 - Sat, Oct 17
American Airlines Logo
5:25 pm - 10:14 pmTUS  Tucson-SNA Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty
4h 49m1 stop Phoenix Sky Harbor Intl
American Airlines Logo
4:30 pm - 7:49 pmSNA  Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty-TUS Tucson
3h 19m1 stop Phoenix Sky Harbor Intl
$173American Airlines
Wed, Oct 14 - Sat, Oct 17
American Airlines Logo
5:25 pm - 10:14 pmTUS  Tucson-SNA Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty
4h 49m1 stop Phoenix Sky Harbor Intl
American Airlines Logo
6:45 am - 9:48 amSNA  Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty-TUS Tucson
3h 03m1 stop Phoenix Sky Harbor Intl
$173American Airlines
Sat, Dec 12 - Tue, Dec 15
Southwest Logo
4:00 pm - 6:15 pmTUS  Tucson-SNA Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty
3h 15m1 stop Phoenix Sky Harbor Intl
Southwest Logo
5:20 pm - 9:50 pmSNA  Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty-TUS Tucson
3h 30m1 stop Las Vegas Harry Reid Intl
$173Southwest
Tue, Oct 6 - Wed, Oct 7
Southwest Logo
5:25 pm - 9:25 pmTUS  Tucson-SNA Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty
4h 00m1 stop Las Vegas Harry Reid Intl
Southwest Logo
7:15 am - 10:45 amSNA  Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty-TUS Tucson
3h 30m1 stop Las Vegas Harry Reid Intl
$173Southwest
Wed, Oct 14 - Sat, Oct 17
American Airlines Logo
6:30 pm - 10:14 pmTUS  Tucson-SNA Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty
3h 44m1 stop Phoenix Sky Harbor Intl
American Airlines Logo
6:45 am - 9:48 amSNA  Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty-TUS Tucson
3h 03m1 stop Phoenix Sky Harbor Intl
$173American Airlines
Tue, Oct 6 - Wed, Oct 7
Southwest Logo
4:30 pm - 8:10 pmTUS  Tucson-SNA Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty
3h 40m1 stop Phoenix Sky Harbor Intl
Southwest Logo
7:15 am - 10:45 amSNA  Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty-TUS Tucson
3h 30m1 stop Las Vegas Harry Reid Intl
$173Southwest
Sat, Oct 31 - Tue, Nov 3
Delta Logo
4:40 pm - 10:05 pmTUS  Tucson-SNA Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty
5h 25m1 stop Salt Lake City
Delta Logo
4:55 pm - 10:37 pmSNA  Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty-TUS Tucson
4h 42m1 stop Salt Lake City
$184Delta
Tue, Dec 1 - Fri, Dec 4
Delta Logo
5:53 pm - 10:21 pmTUS  Tucson-SNA Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty
5h 28m1 stop Salt Lake City
Delta Logo
9:53 am - 4:57 pmSNA  Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty-TUS Tucson
6h 04m1 stop Salt Lake City
$194Delta
Tue, Mar 2 - Sat, Mar 6
Alaska Airlines Logo
7:03 pm - 7:45 pmTUS  Tucson-SNA Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty
1h 42mnonstop
Alaska Airlines Logo
3:51 pm - 6:23 pmSNA  Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty-TUS Tucson
1h 32mnonstop
$317Alaska Airlines
Sat, Dec 19 - Tue, Dec 22
Alaska Airlines Logo
3:31 pm - 4:14 pmTUS  Tucson-SNA Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty
1h 43mnonstop
Alaska Airlines Logo
3:16 pm - 5:49 pmSNA  Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty-TUS Tucson
1h 33mnonstop
$317Alaska Airlines
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Price, demand and travel trends for Tucson to Santa Ana flights

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

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

Round-trip flights from Tucson to Santa Ana start at $173. Prices are below average for this route right now, with typical round-trip fares ranging from $208 to $382. The lowest price found in the past 5 days was $173 on American Airlines.

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

Saturday is the cheapest day of the week to fly from Tucson to Santa Ana, it is 30% cheaper than the average day. Sunday is the most expensive day with flight prices 31% higher than average. Based on deals found by KAYAK users in the last 12 months.

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

•April is the cheapest month to fly from Tucson to Santa Ana at $217 round-trip.
•October ($402) and September ($362) are the most expensive months.
•The price difference between flying in the cheapest and most expensive months is 85% on average.
This is based on KAYAK aggregated and averaged internal data over the past 12 months.

When are prices from Tucson to Santa Ana the cheapest?

Flights from Tucson to Santa Ana are cheapest 19 weeks before departure. Booking in this window typically costs about 71% less than the average last-minute fare (within 2 weeks of the flight), based on KAYAK data.

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Key details for Tucson to Santa Ana flights

Low season

June

Cheapest flight

$87
Best time to beat the crowds but there is an average 22% increase in price.
Most popular time to fly and prices are also 2% lower on average.
Flight from Tucson to 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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Your Tucson 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 Tucson to Santa Ana?

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

  • Which airlines include bags at no extra cost on Tucson to Santa Ana flights?

    Here are some options for this route, based on selected ticket types and cabin classes:

    • Alaska Airlines: a cabin bag in Economy Class class

    Bag allowance can vary by ticket type, cabin class, route and airline, so travelers should check the fare details before booking.

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

    Only Economy Class is available on flights from Tucson to Santa Ana.

  • How much can I save by taking a layover when flying from Tucson to Santa Ana?

    On this route, nonstop and layover fares are close on average, with nonstop at $243 round-trip and layover options via Salt Lake City (SLC) at $238.

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

    The Embraer 175 (Enhanced Winglets) family is used most often on this route, operated mainly by United Airlines and Delta. Other aircraft seen on the route include Embraer 175 variants.

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

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

    • Phoenix Sky Harbor Intl (PHX) - 88% of one-stop connections
    • Las Vegas Harry Reid Intl (LAS) - 9% of one-stop connections
    • Salt Lake City (SLC) - 2% of one-stop connections
    • San Francisco (SFO) - 2% of one-stop connections

    Phoenix Sky Harbor Intl (PHX) handles the largest share of one-stop connections on this route.

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

    On the Tucson to Santa Ana route, being flexible with your departure day can save you up to 47%. Saturday is the cheapest day at $207 round-trip on average, while Sunday is the most expensive at $387: a $180 difference. Cheaper weekend fares like these are typical of routes dominated by weekday business travel.

  • 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 Tucson to Santa Ana flights?

    Last-minute fares on this route - booked within 2 weeks of departure - run 92% above the route average of $294. Book 19 weeks before departure for the lowest fares.

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

    A nonstop flight from Tucson to Santa Ana takes 0h 00m, covering 416 miles.

  • Do I need a passport to fly from Tucson 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 Tucson 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 $173 to $1,284. That means the highest observed fare was about 7x higher than the lowest one.

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

    One-way fares from Tucson to Santa Ana are currently lower than usual. Average one-way flight prices are about $150, which is 22% below the typical average for this route.

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

    Flying via Phoenix Sky Harbor Intl (PHX) gives the shortest average 1-stop total travel time at 3h 32m, compared with 4h 24m via Las Vegas Harry Reid Intl (LAS) and 5h 06m via Salt Lake City (SLC).

  • 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 Tucson to Santa Ana flight?

    Round-trip flights from Tucson to Santa Ana range from $208 to $382, with an average of $294 over the past 12 months. Anything below $208 counts as a good deal.

Your guide to booking Tucson 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 Saturday departure instead of Sunday. On this route, Saturday flights average $207 - about $180 less than Sunday (47% savings) based on the last 12 months.
  • For the best chance at a low fare, aim to book around 19 weeks before you fly. On this route, that window historically saves about 71% versus last-minute pricing (KAYAK booking data, last 12 months).
  • If you can choose when to travel, plan your Tucson to Santa Ana trip for April. Fares historically average $217 round-trip in that month - typically $185 less than the most expensive month, which is October (based on the last 12 months).
  • If you have the time, taking a 1-stop flight through Salt Lake City Airport (SLC) can be cheaper than flying direct. The cheapest layover option averages $238 round-trip on this route - about $5 less than direct flights (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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