TUS - SNA

$79 Find Cheap Flights from Tucson to Santa Ana

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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
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Everything you should know

Cheapest round-trip
$137
Overall average: $286
Alaska Airlines
Tue 4/7Wed 4/15
TUS - SNA • Non-stop
Cheapest one-way
$79
Typical prices: $198-$270
Southwest
Thu 4/9
TUS - SNA • 1 stop
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Cheapest • from $137 (round-trip)
Best reviews • 8.0 score
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You can fly direct with Alaska Airlines. Average duration is 1h 42m
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Cheapest • Avg $211 (round-trip)
Shortest trip • 3h 30m (one-way)
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When to book
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Our data shows that travelers who book at least 4 weeks in advance save around 54% 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.
Discover the best prices for you by selecting your travel dates on KAYAK.

Recent round-trip flight deals from Tucson to Santa Ana

Tue, Apr 7 - Wed, Apr 15
Alaska Airlines Logo
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
$137Alaska Airlines
Mon, Apr 6 - Thu, Apr 9
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1:08 pm - 7:40 pm
TUS
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SNA
6h 32m
1 stop
Multiple Airlines Logo
7:30 am - 8:07 am
SNA
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TUS
24h 37m
1 stop
$140Multiple Airlines
Fri, Apr 10 - Sun, Apr 12
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1:23 pm - 7:40 pm
TUS
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SNA
6h 17m
1 stop
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6:22 pm - 8:07 am
SNA
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TUS
13h 45m
1 stop
$143Frontier
Fri, Apr 10 - Sun, Apr 12
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1:23 pm - 7:40 pm
TUS
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SNA
6h 17m
1 stop
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6:22 pm - 8:07 am
SNA
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TUS
13h 45m
1 stop
$153Frontier
Mon, Apr 6 - Thu, Apr 9
Multiple Airlines Logo
1:08 pm - 7:40 pm
TUS
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SNA
6h 32m
1 stop
Multiple Airlines Logo
3:11 pm - 4:43 pm
SNA
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TUS
1h 32mnonstop
$156Multiple Airlines
Fri, Apr 24 - Sun, Apr 26
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3:20 pm - 9:55 pm
TUS
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SNA
6h 35m
1 stop
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8:05 pm - 12:10 am
SNA
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TUS
4h 05m
1 stop
$157Southwest
Tue, Apr 7 - Sat, Apr 11
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5:49 am - 8:55 am
TUS
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SNA
3h 06m
1 stop
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1:17 pm - 5:51 pm
SNA
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TUS
4h 34m
1 stop
$159American Airlines
Mon, Apr 6 - Wed, Apr 8
Southwest Logo
1:35 pm - 8:30 pm
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SNA
6h 55m
2 stops
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11:10 am - 4:45 pm
SNA
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TUS
5h 35m
1 stop
$162Southwest
Mon, Apr 6 - Mon, Apr 13
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1:35 pm - 8:30 pm
TUS
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SNA
6h 55m
2 stops
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3:40 pm - 9:20 pm
SNA
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TUS
5h 40m
2 stops
$167Southwest
Mon, Apr 20 - Tue, Apr 21
Alaska Airlines Logo
2:20 pm - 4:02 pm
TUS
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SNA
1h 42mnonstop
Alaska Airlines Logo
3:11 pm - 4:43 pm
SNA
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TUS
1h 32mnonstop
$177Alaska 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 Saturdays and the most expensive ones on Fridays.

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 $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 $362 and $328 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 $207, 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 54% 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$79
Best time to beat the crowds with an average 7% drop in price.
Most popular time to fly and prices are also 1% 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 $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, Southwest or Alaska Airlines?

    The two airlines most popular with KAYAK users for flights from Tucson to Santa Ana are Southwest and Alaska Airlines. With an average price for the route of $307 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 $266 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 $333 or less one-way and $147 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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Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty to Tucson

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Reviews of the top 3 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
SouthwestOverall score based on 4320 reviews
7.5Entertainment
8.0Comfort
7.0Food
8.1Boarding
8.6Crew
Airline reviews

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.

8.0 ExcellentTobin, Mar 2026
SJC - BUR
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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.

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.

Departing flight for our weekend trip was cancelled due to weather which meant our return flight was useless. The whole thing was difficult to get support through but Alaska did recover and was able to reimburse us for the flights yesterday. For some reason, Kayak was not kept in the loop, adding to the confusion.

i canceled my return flight package with Alaska Airlines. Customer Service was excellent and assisted me to cancelled both of our reservations and returned the payment in full. that is excellent service and understanding and empathy of the customers' needs. i like Alaska Airlines and recommend AS to everyone.

You sent me an email saying boarding was at 9:29 and AA sent one that was 8:29 on Sunday morning. I had to call AA to get that it was indeed 8:29.

The airport crew and on board experience was fine. The problem with Alaska air is that there is zero customer service over the phone when you’re trying to buy your ticket or change anything.

The front desk attendant was rude to everyone in an absolutely careless way.

Plane destination at the Gates were mixed up at Spokane airport. Text from website didn't match rithet

Good as usual. Just wished my seat was assigned at online check in. Thanks anyways

The flight attendant was friendly and attentive. Although our interaction was brief—- it made a difference. The crew was upfront about turbulence. I like the Maui pretzels.

The boarding process could be clearer, there's never a call for group f

I bought tickets MONTHS ago for a flight that left SAN at 14:30. That is what it says on our tickets. I was never notified of any time changes. During online check-in. I discovered the flight time had been changed to 15:45. This was unacceptable and had I been notified, I would have changed flights, or airlines. That departure time was unworkable with our plans. We called Alaska and asked for an explanation. They said flight time was changed 11/08/25. No proof of notification could be offered. We asked to be moved to an earlier flight. After much pleading, the rep said she would allow a “one time exception..” While I appreciate being moved, this was YOUR fault Alaska Airlines.

Smooth flight. From the early boarding and all were on board before departure time and arrived early in ONT. Great crew. Thank you!!!!

The flight was significantly delayed for 6.5 hours because of snow. There was no communication once the plane returned to the gate regarding when the flight would resume. Other flights were departing while our flight was being unloaded for reasons unknown. Our flight also seemed out of the queue regarding further deicing, refueling, and waiting to Taxi to the runway.

They are always late and seats was also not having working charger

did not have enough meal for first class passengers so offer us snack

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

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