TUS - SNA

$76 Find Cheap Flights from Tucson to Santa Ana

This is the cheapest one-way flight price found by a KAYAK user in the last 72 hours by searching for a flight from Tucson to Santa Ana departing on 1/28. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel. Click the price to replicate the search for this deal.
1 adult
1 adult, Economy, 0 bags

KAYAK searches hundreds of travel sites at once for deals on flights to Santa Ana

 
These are the airlines KAYAK users have selected most often from within our search results in flight searches from Tucson to Santa Ana, as well as popular online travel agencies
These are the airlines KAYAK users have selected most often from within our search results in flight searches from Tucson to Santa Ana, as well as popular online travel agencies
Travelers love KAYAK
41,299,237 searches in the past 7 days on KAYAK

Save 24% or moreCompare multiple travel sites with one search.

Track pricesNot ready to book? Create a price alert for when prices drop.

Bundle and saveSave money when you bundle your flight + hotel.

Filter your dealsChoose cabin class, free Wi-Fi and more.

Everything you should know

Cheapest round-trip
$137
Overall average: $257
Alaska Airlines
Tue 2/3Tue 2/10
TUS - SNA • Non-stop
Cheapest non-stop
$117
Alaska Airlines
Wed 1/21Wed 1/28
TUS - SNA • Non-stop
Top airlines
Alaska Airlines
Cheapest • from $117 (round-trip)
Alaska Airlines
Best reviews • 8.0 score
Airline reviews
Airline reviews
+1
+1
Airline reviews
Airline reviews
+1
When to book
3 weeks
in advance
Our data shows that travelers who book at least 3 weeks in advance save around 46% compared to booking last minute.
Insights
Insights
Insights
Insights
When to travel
January
Cheapest • 20% price drop
March
Most popular
Good to know
Good to know
+1
+1
Good to know
Good to know
+1
Start a new search
KAYAK searches 100s of sites at once to find you the best travel deals.
We hope you love your trip to Santa Ana!
Flight Deals
Booking Insights
Flight Deals

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.
Discover the best prices for you by selecting your travel dates on KAYAK.

Recent round-trip flight deals from Tucson to Santa Ana

Tue, Feb 3 - Tue, Feb 10
Alaska Airlines Logo
3:03 pm - 3:43 pm
TUS
-
SNA
1h 40mnonstop
Alaska Airlines Logo
2:56 pm - 5:28 pm
SNA
-
TUS
1h 32mnonstop
$137Alaska Airlines
Tue, Feb 3 - Mon, Feb 16
Alaska Airlines Logo
3:03 pm - 3:43 pm
TUS
-
SNA
1h 40mnonstop
Alaska Airlines Logo
2:47 pm - 5:20 pm
SNA
-
TUS
1h 33mnonstop
$147Alaska Airlines
Sat, Feb 7 - Mon, Feb 16
Alaska Airlines Logo
3:03 pm - 3:43 pm
TUS
-
SNA
1h 40mnonstop
Alaska Airlines Logo
2:47 pm - 5:20 pm
SNA
-
TUS
1h 33mnonstop
$157Alaska Airlines
Tue, Jan 13 - Sat, Jan 17
American Airlines Logo
2:50 pm - 6:41 pm
TUS
-
SNA
4h 51m1 stop
American Airlines Logo
6:45 am - 11:00 am
SNA
-
TUS
3h 15m1 stop
$158American Airlines
Mon, Jan 5 - Wed, Jan 7
American Airlines Logo
12:51 pm - 3:21 pm
TUS
-
SNA
3h 30m1 stop
American Airlines Logo
4:23 pm - 9:47 pm
SNA
-
TUS
4h 24m1 stop
$162American Airlines
Fri, Jan 16 - Sun, Jan 18
American Airlines Logo
5:38 pm - 9:49 pm
TUS
-
SNA
5h 11m1 stop
American Airlines Logo
9:45 am - 2:10 pm
SNA
-
TUS
3h 25m1 stop
$166American Airlines
Wed, Feb 4 - Tue, Feb 10
Delta Logo
12:20 pm - 10:18 pm
TUS
-
SNA
10h 58m2 stops
Delta Logo
11:15 am - 10:37 pm
SNA
-
TUS
10h 22m2 stops
$167Delta
Fri, Jan 23 - Sun, Jan 25
Multiple Airlines Logo
8:50 pm - 12:25 pm
TUS
-
SNA
16h 35m1 stop
Multiple Airlines Logo
7:45 am - 4:34 pm
SNA
-
TUS
7h 49m1 stop
$170Multiple Airlines
Sat, Mar 28 - Mon, Mar 30
Hawaiian Airlines Logo
2:01 pm - 3:48 pm
TUS
-
SNA
1h 47mnonstop
Hawaiian Airlines Logo
3:21 pm - 4:50 pm
SNA
-
TUS
1h 29mnonstop
$172Hawaiian Airlines
Tue, Jan 13 - Tue, Jan 20
Alaska Airlines Logo
3:03 pm - 3:43 pm
TUS
-
SNA
1h 40mnonstop
Alaska Airlines Logo
2:56 pm - 5:28 pm
SNA
-
TUS
1h 32mnonstop
$174Alaska 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 January, where tickets cost $237 (return) on average. On the other hand, the most expensive months are September and March, where the average cost of round-trip tickets is $360 and $336 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 $217, 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 3 weeks before departure, which saves you about 46% 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$79
Best time to beat the crowds but there is an average 22% increase in price.
Most popular time to fly with an average 14% increase in price.
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.
Estimated round-trip price
KAYAK looks at all historical flight data for each date to provide a predicted price for one-way trips or round-trips with a duration up to 40 days. While we try to provide actual minimum prices for each date, some prices are predictions and actual prices may differ.

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 $79 for a one-way ticket and $137 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 $287 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 $360 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 Santa Ana

  • Looking for a cheap flight? 25% of our users found flights on this route for $114 or less one-way and $127 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.

Direct departures

Tucson to Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty

Monday

Alaska Airlines

Alaska Airlines

Tuesday

Alaska Airlines

Alaska Airlines

Wednesday

Alaska Airlines

Alaska Airlines

Thursday

Alaska Airlines

Alaska Airlines

Friday

Alaska Airlines

Alaska Airlines

Saturday

Alaska Airlines

Alaska Airlines

Sunday

Alaska Airlines

Alaska Airlines

See more direct flights

Direct returns

Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty to Tucson

Monday

Alaska Airlines

Alaska Airlines

Tuesday

Alaska Airlines

Alaska Airlines

Wednesday

Alaska Airlines

Alaska Airlines

Thursday

Alaska Airlines

Alaska Airlines

Friday

Alaska Airlines

Alaska Airlines

Saturday

Alaska Airlines

Alaska Airlines

Sunday

Alaska Airlines

Alaska Airlines

See more direct flights

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 11466 reviews
7.8Comfort
8.5Crew
7.1Food
8.1Boarding
7.0Entertainment
Airline reviews

Poor, the last leg of our trip was cancelled and we didn't know about it until we arrived at the airport. Another flight on the same airline was not available until three days later which would have ruined our vacation. Luckily we were able to get re-blooked on another airline after spending hours at the airport.

8.0 ExcellentEvie, Dec 2025
PHX - SAN
Read more Alaska Airlines reviews

Poor, the last leg of our trip was cancelled and we didn't know about it until we arrived at the airport. Another flight on the same airline was not available until three days later which would have ruined our vacation. Luckily we were able to get re-blooked on another airline after spending hours at the airport.

I wish you would have just canceled the Saturday flight from sea to rdd on Dec 13. the diversion cost me more time and money than if I had just rebooked to Sacramento. It was a huge headache and cost.

I liked that I made it onto the flight rather than “missing” the connection. We left PDX early in the morning along with half of Portland arriving at about the same time as we did- 2 hours prior to our flight leaving. The layover was for less than an hour and we were concerned that we would not make the connection, but as it turns out, the flight leaving LAX was even more delayed in departure due to needing some maintenance repair for the a/c of the plane. As for the food- it seems not so very nice that you are not feeding people and offering complementary alcohol on the international flights any more.

I was standing in line to use the restroom. A First Class passenger wanted to use the restroom after me, but Jaques made me wait on Flight 3418 from BOI to SJC on December 12, 2025. I felt this was inappropriate and rude.

The flight was fine. The connecting flight was a nightmare. Gate change without text or email notification was super frustrating and I ended up missing my connecting flight. Return flight was delayed and had I not quadruple checked flight time, gate and refreshed the Alaska Airlines app every 5 minutes, I would have taken a flight that would not arrive in time for my connecting flight. Ended up flying Delta home.

The flight was delayed so we didn’t get into San Diego until almost 1 AM. Otherwise, it was lovely.

1. Denial of Basic Needs (SEA): Upon arrival in Seattle, the wheelchair attendant refused my urgent request to use the restroom, insisting on scanning documents first. She eventually took me to a restroom but then abandoned me and my autistic son at an unstaffed, deserted gate for over four hours. When I called the accommodation line for help, I was told to "get someone's attention," which was impossible. My son, traumatized by the prospect of me yelling for help, was forced to wander the terminal to find assistance. 2. Revocation of Accommodations & Threats: At the gate, an agent stated I had no accommodations on file, despite my previous leg having them. When I showed the app (where my bulkhead seat was erased and replaced with Row 14), he denied the evidence. When I attempted to advocate for my immobilized leg, he threatened to "yank me from the flight" if I said one more word. He coerced me into agreeing that I was "asking for accommodations for the first time" before he would allow assistance, effectively forcing me to falsify the situation under duress. I complied only out of fear of being stranded in a strange city. 3. On-Board Negligence and Injury: Because my bulkhead seat was revoked, I was forced into Row 14. With my leg immobilized and unable to bend, it extended into the aisle. During boarding and the flight: 16 different passengers tripped over my injured leg. 6 rolled luggage bags were pulled over my injured leg. The Flight Attendant (FA) was one of the people who tripped and drove luggage over me. I reported the issue to the FA after 10 trips and 3 luggage impacts. He ignored me. He only addressed me later to ask me to move my immobilized leg for beverage service. I informed him again: "16 people have tripped, 6 luggage runovers, I cannot bend it." He provided no medical aid and no incident report. 4. Resolution and Trauma: Eventually, a different employee noticed my distress and my original paper boarding pass showing the correct bulkhead assignment. He asked me to move up. I broke down in tears, terrified that moving would cause the gate agent to remove me from the plane as threatened. We were eventually moved to the bulkhead, but the damage was done. My autistic son was traumatized by watching his mother be trampled and threatened. 5. Post-Flight: I called to report these injuries, but was disconnected after a 45-minute hold. I require a formal record of this injury and these violations.

The food selections were not good, and entertainment was non existent.

I always like flying with Alaska, great service and leg room

They changed our flight from a one stop 3 hour layover to a non-stop. Saved us hours and got us there sooner.

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.

First time traveling on Southwest since bag fees were implemented. Usual good service. Just more expensive now.

It was a perfect flight in all aspects! Both legs!

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!

I understand that both Hawaiian and Alaskan are in the process of merging but I could not get real-time flight info or access my boarding pass on either app

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.

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

Great. Quick and quiet and east. The breakfast choices were a welcome surprise!

The stewardess hit me with the food kart twice on the head and didn't say I'm sorry once. The same stewardess gave me a warm Apple Juice with No ice. The Flight was delayed for Departure 6 times, starting from 2:36pm, finally taking off 7:50pm. I was late picking up my child from the sitter by 3 hours.

Everything you need to know for your flight from Tucson to Santa Ana

Information on your arrival and departure airports