SNA

$44 Find Cheap Flights to John Wayne (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 to Santa Ana departing on 8/20. 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 John Wayne (Santa Ana)

 
These are the airlines KAYAK users have selected most often from within our search results for flights to John Wayne (Santa Ana)
These are the airlines KAYAK users have selected most often from within our search results for flights to John Wayne (Santa Ana)
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
$81
Typical prices: $250-$118
Frontier
Mon 8/10Thu 8/13
PHX - SNA • Non-stop
Cheapest one-way
$44
Typical prices: $74-$146
Frontier
Thu 8/20
PHX - SNA • Non-stop
Advice from real travelers
AI-powered summary based on content written by travel experts and KAYAK users. AI can make mistakes.
Delta's Comfort Plus offers extra legroom in economy.
Santa Ana Airport is just 8 miles from Disneyland.
Expert advice
Expert advice
+1
+1
Expert advice
Expert advice
+1
Top airlines
Most flights • 498 per week
Best reviews • 7.9 score
Airline reviews
Airline reviews
+1
+1
Airline reviews
Airline reviews
+1
Top routes
Cheapest
Most popular
Insights
Insights
Insights
Insights
When to book
in advance
Our data shows that travelers who book at least 6 weeks in advance save around 41% compared to booking last minute.
Insights
Insights
Insights
Insights
When to travel
Cheapest • 25% price drop
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
Expert advice
Flight Deals

Cheap Flights to Santa Ana

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

Mon, Aug 10 - Thu, Aug 13
Frontier Logo
12:20 pm - 1:42 pm
PHX
-
SNA
1h 22mnonstop
Frontier Logo
2:27 pm - 3:53 pm
SNA
-
PHX
1h 26mnonstop
$81Frontier
Sun, Jun 21 - Sun, Jun 28
Frontier Logo
12:10 pm - 1:39 pm
PHX
-
SNA
1h 29mnonstop
Frontier Logo
2:24 pm - 3:48 pm
SNA
-
PHX
1h 24mnonstop
$83Frontier
Wed, Aug 26 - Mon, Aug 31
Alaska Airlines Logo
3:31 pm - 6:23 pm
SEA
-
SNA
2h 52mnonstop
Alaska Airlines Logo
8:59 pm - 11:47 pm
SNA
-
SEA
2h 48mnonstop
$236Alaska Airlines
Sat, Jun 6 - Tue, Jun 9
American Airlines Logo
5:01 am - 8:21 am
IAH
-
SNA
5h 20m
1 stop
American Airlines Logo
12:33 pm - 7:57 pm
SNA
-
IAH
5h 24m
1 stop
$259American Airlines
Fri, Jun 5 - Mon, Jun 8
American Airlines Logo
5:01 am - 8:21 am
IAH
-
SNA
5h 20m
1 stop
American Airlines Logo
4:39 pm - 11:58 pm
SNA
-
IAH
5h 19m
1 stop
$269American Airlines
Fri, Nov 13 - Mon, Nov 16
Alaska Airlines Logo
2:24 pm - 9:03 pm
IAH
-
SNA
8h 39m
1 stop
Alaska Airlines Logo
10:37 am - 11:58 pm
SNA
-
IAH
11h 21m
1 stop
$281Alaska Airlines
Wed, Oct 14 - Tue, Oct 20
Southwest Logo
2:25 pm - 7:30 pm
HOU
-
SNA
7h 05m
1 stop
Southwest Logo
6:45 am - 1:40 pm
SNA
-
HOU
4h 55m
1 stop
$284Southwest
Wed, Oct 14 - Tue, Oct 20
Southwest Logo
2:50 pm - 6:20 pm
HOU
-
SNA
5h 30m
1 stop
Southwest Logo
10:15 am - 7:45 pm
SNA
-
HOU
7h 30m
2 stops
$290Southwest
Tue, Jul 14 - Sat, Jul 18
United Airlines Logo
5:00 am - 9:07 am
ORD
-
SNA
6h 07m
1 stop
United Airlines Logo
4:00 pm - 12:44 am
SNA
-
ORD
6h 44m
1 stop
$330United Airlines
Sat, Jul 4 - Tue, Jul 7
United Airlines Logo
5:00 am - 9:07 am
ORD
-
SNA
6h 07m
1 stop
United Airlines Logo
2:10 pm - 8:26 pm
SNA
-
ORD
4h 16mnonstop
$335United Airlines
Booking Insights

KAYAK's insights & trends for flights to Santa Ana

Get data-powered insights and trends for flights to Santa Ana to help you find the cheapest flights, the best time to fly and much more.

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

These are the best round-trip prices found by users searching on KAYAK in the last 7 days.

In the last 7 days, the cheapest flight deal to John Wayne (Santa Ana) was found on the route from Phoenix, at $81 return. The most popular connection is from San Francisco to John Wayne (Santa Ana) and KAYAK users have found round-trip deals for as low as $152 in the last 7 days.

How much is a flight to John Wayne (Santa Ana)?

The average and cheapest price for all round-trip flights to Santa Ana from each origin found by users searching on KAYAK in the last month.

A flight to John Wayne (Santa Ana) costs $275 on average. The cheapest price found on KAYAK in the last 2 weeks cost $38 and departed from Colorado Springs. The most popular routes on KAYAK are San Francisco to John Wayne (Santa Ana) which costs $280 on average, and Seattle to John Wayne (Santa Ana), which costs $336 on average.

See prices from:

What is the cheapest day to fly to John Wayne (Santa Ana)?

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

Based on KAYAK data, the cheapest day to fly to John Wayne (Santa Ana) is Friday where round-trip tickets can be as cheap as $295. On the other hand, the most expensive day to fly is Sunday, where round-trip prices are $367 on average.

What is the cheapest month to fly to John Wayne (Santa Ana)?

To calculate monthly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each month over the last year for flights 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 to John Wayne (Santa Ana) is January, where tickets cost $405 on average for return flights. On the other hand, the most expensive months are December and March, where the average cost of tickets from the United States is $699 and $620 respectively. For one-way flights, the best month to travel is July with an average price of $188.

What is the cheapest time of day to fly to John Wayne (Santa Ana)?

The average price for all round-trip flights to Santa Ana depending on the time of departure, clicked by users on KAYAK in the last 2 weeks.

The cheapest time of day to fly to John Wayne (Santa Ana) is generally in the morning, when round-trip flights cost $552 on average. The most expensive time of day to fly to John Wayne (Santa Ana) is generally in the evening, which is peak travel time and where the average cost of a ticket is $595.

What is a good deal for flights to John Wayne (Santa Ana)?

If you’re looking for cheap airfare to John Wayne (Santa Ana), 25% of our users found tickets to John Wayne (Santa Ana) for the following prices or less: From Provo $137 round-trip, from Appleton $140 round-trip, from Grand Rapids $147 round-trip.

How far in advance should I book a flight 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 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, you should book around 6 weeks before departure, which saves you about 41% compared to booking last minute. For the absolute cheapest price, our data suggests you should book 22 weeks before departure.

Expert advice

Expert advice for your flight to Santa Ana

 
AI-powered summary based on content written by travel experts. AI can make mistakes.
KAYAK teamed up with top travel experts to share the best tips for your journey.
Our travel experts
Harriet Baskas

Harriet Baskas

Expert on American Airlines and Alaska Airlines

Harriet is an award-winning journalist who is happiest in an airport or an unusual museum. Her stories about airports, air travel, and the business of travel have appeared on NBC News, CNBC, USA TODAY, The Points Guy and other outlets. She is the creator of the StuckatTheAirport.com blog and the author of nine books. When not out on the road or exploring the latest airport amenities, she’s home in Seattle getting ready for the next adventure.

Stefanie Waldek

Stefanie Waldek

Expert on United Airlines, Frontier and Delta

Stefanie Waldek is a freelance space, travel, and design writer based in Saratoga Springs, NY. Her words have appeared in Space.com, Travel + Leisure, Condé Nast Traveler, Architectural Digest, and House Beautiful, among other publications. An expert in aviation and expedition cruising, Stefanie is frequently up in the air or on the sea, likely en route to Antarctica or the Arctic.

Esther Carlstone

Esther Carlstone

Expert on SNA

Esther Carlstone is a travel and food writer based in Los Angeles. Her work has appeared in publications such as Travel + Leisure, Lonely Planet, Forbes, Tripadvisor, Insider, and more.

Good to know - Book Cheap John Wayne (Santa Ana) Plane Tickets

Low seasonJanuary
Cheapest flight$44
Best time to beat the crowds with an average 4% drop in price.
Most popular time to fly and prices are also 5% lower on average.
Flight from Phoenix Sky Harbor Airport to John Wayne (Santa Ana)

When to book flights to Santa Ana

Are your dates flexible? Find out the best times to travel 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. The information is for flights to John Wayne (Santa Ana) based on your location. While we try to provide actual minimum prices for each date, some prices are predictions and actual prices may differ.

Flights to Santa Ana: the best tips from KAYAK users' own experiences

Insights shared by verified travelers who flew to Santa Ana 
StephanieFlew with American Airlines
DFW
-
SNA
Apr 2026
download what you can work on in advance, don't rely on WiFi, download music, videos, etc and know that you'll wait over an hour before they start the beverage service
Verified travelerFlew with Alaska Airlines
TUS
-
SNA
Jan 2026
flying to Santa Ana airport makes it nice because it is not crowded
KimberlyFlew with Alaska Airlines
SEA
-
SNA
Jul 2024
When going to Disneyland fly to this airport. Only 8 miles from Disneyland and super quick to check in and check out. Highly recommend this airport!
Verified travelerFlew with Alaska Airlines
PDX
-
SNA
Jul 2024
Bring your own food and coffee. No hot bevarages available.
Verified travelerFlew with Alaska Airlines
SEA
-
SNA
Aug 2024
Flight was delayed 9-1/2 hours. Make sure you have somewhere to go in you have to check out of your hotel.
Verified travelerFlew with Alaska Airlines
STS
-
SNA
Feb 2024
Book directly from the airline and/or get refundable tickets.

FAQs - booking John Wayne (Santa Ana) flights

  • Is there an onsite health clinic at John Wayne International Airport?

    Yes, passengers who need medical assistance are welcome to utilize SNA’s Hoag Fly Well Clinic. This is an onsite medical clinic located in the secure area across Gate 10 in Terminal B. It is operated by licensed professionals and offers telehealth consultations, prescriptions, vital screenings, free flu vaccinations, nutrition tips for passengers, and activities to reduce stress. The clinic treats injuries and minor illnesses like cold and travel sickness. It remains open from 7 am to 4 pm on weekdays.

  • Does John Wayne Airport provide services to the military?

    Yes, it does. The Bob Hope USO, located in Riley Terminal B, is dedicated to veterans, members of the military, and their families. It features a canteen, television, movies, and videogames, newspapers and magazines, and Wi-Fi as well as a quiet place to rest.

  • Does John Wayne Airport provide services to families traveling with children?

    Yes, it does. Babies requiring feeding can be taken care of at the Nursing Mother’s Lounge (located in Terminal B), where mothers can pump milk or nurse their babies in tranquility; while older children (five and older) can enjoy the free tours of the Riley Terminal which include explanations on the dynamics of flying, stories of the Wright brothers and their inventions, and a view of the airfield, with planes taking off and landing.

  • What attractions are close to John Wayne Airport?

    In addition to the towns of Irvine, Costa Mesa, and Newport Beach, John Wayne Airport is located only 14 miles from the Disneyland Resort. Transportation services from the airport also include a Disneyland Resort Express, taking guests of both the Disneyland Resort and Anaheim Resort Hotels from the airport to their accommodation.

  • What are the stopover options for the flights to Santa Ana?

    The stopover options for the flights to Santa Anna depend on your airline and departure city. Passengers flying with American Airlines, Alaska Airlines, and Spirit Airlines, should expect stops in Las Vegas or Phoenix. If you’re flying from Atlanta with Spirit Airlines, United, Frontier, American Airlines, or Delta, expect layovers in Las Vegas, Dallas Fort Worth, and Denver. If you're flying from Los Angeles, expect layovers in Chicago, Las Vegas, Detroit, Denver, Phoenix, and Oakland.

  • How to get from John Wayne Airport to Santa Ana city center?

    As the airport is only 8 miles away, downtown Santa Ana is quite easy to reach: simply take one of the taxis or private shuttles located outside Arrivals (between Terminal A and B) or use services provided by Uber or Lyft, rent a car, or use public transport. Route 76 of the Orange County Transportation Authority serves both downtown Santa Ana and the airport, with buses running between the two multiple times throughout the day.

  • Does John Wayne airport offer accessible services?

    Yes. It offers van-accessible parking lots in the Parking Structures C, B2, and A2 and the Cell Phone Lot. All the elevators in the airport are ADA accessible. Passengers with hearing impairments can get TYY and TDD telephones on the Lower and Upper Levels of the Terminal. The airport also offers visual paging monitors in every terminal. Additionally, every airline flying through the airport offers wheelchair assistance to its passengers. Passengers who need a wheelchair should contact their airlines or visit their ticket counters to request the service.

  • Which rental car agencies are available at John Wayne Airport?

    If you’re planning on driving yourself around Santa Anna, you’re can rent a car at SNA. The airport has several onsite rental car companies. Alamo Rent a Car operates near the Baggage Claim on the Lower Level of Parking Garage. Other car rental agencies available at the airport are Hertz, Enterprise, Avis, Fox, National, and Thrifty.

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

    In the last 7 days, the cheapest flight deal to John Wayne (Santa Ana) was found on the route from Phoenix, at $81 return. The most popular connection is from San Francisco to John Wayne (Santa Ana) and KAYAK users have found round-trip deals for as low as $152 in the last 7 days.

  • How far is Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty Airport from central John Wayne (Santa Ana)?

    The distance between Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty Airport and downtown John Wayne (Santa Ana) is 5 miles.

  • What is the name of John Wayne (Santa Ana)’s airport?

    There is only 1 airport in John Wayne (Santa Ana), called Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty Airport (SNA). It can also be referred to as J. Wayne/Orange Cnty, John Wayne, or Orange County.

  • How much is a flight to John Wayne (Santa Ana)?

    On average, a flight to John Wayne (Santa Ana) costs $275. The cheapest price found on KAYAK in the last 2 weeks cost $38 and departed from Colorado Springs Airport.

  • How does KAYAK find such low prices on flights 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 to John Wayne (Santa Ana).

  • How does KAYAK's flight Price Forecast tool help me choose the right time to buy my flight ticket 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) is likely to change within 7 days, so travelers know whether to wait or book now.

  • What is the Hacker Fare option on flights 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 with another airline.

  • What is KAYAK's "flexible dates" feature and why should I care when looking for a flight 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) up to 3 days before/after your preferred dates. You can then pick the flights that suit you best.

Top tips for finding cheap flights to John Wayne (Santa Ana)

  • Looking for cheap airfare to John Wayne (Santa Ana)? 25% of our users found round-trip tickets to John Wayne (Santa Ana) for the following prices or less: From Phoenix Sky Harbor Intl $127, from Chicago O'Hare Intl $826, from Newark $846
  • Enter your preferred departure airport and travel dates into the search form above to unlock the latest John Wayne (Santa Ana) flight deals.
  • Travelers arriving at SNA can utilize the airport's water refilling stations to quench their thirst. The stations are near the restrooms in Terminal A, Terminal B, and Terminal C. They accommodate bottles of different sizes.
  • Flights to Santa Ana usually land at John Wayne Airport. Originally called Orange County Airport, it is located 8 miles from downtown Santa Ana but it is also close to Irvine (3.9 miles east), Costa Mesa (5.1 miles southwest), and Newport Beach (6.4 miles southwest).
  • The popularity of this airport is, in part, due to the top-class services it provides travelers passing through its doors, which include free Wi-Fi, currency exchange points and ATM machines, baggage carts, electrical power outlets to charge your electronic devices, lockers, and a plethora of shops and restaurants to entertain you while in-between flights.
  • Moreover, people traveling with animals need not worry that their furry friends will not be welcome: John Wayne Airport features animal relief areas where pets can rest and do their business. These areas are located at Arrivals (outside Terminal A) and outside Terminal C, near Parking C and near Gates 12 and 13. Waste disposal bags and bins are provided.
  • Are you between flights? John Wayne Airport offers a wide range of activities you can enjoy during your wait. In addition to shops and restaurants, the airport features art exhibitions from the Airport Arts Program, a contest between art students whose works are exhibited in the Riley Terminal. There are also live music performances throughout the airport, and John Wayne fans are sure to enjoy the John Wayne bronze statue, created by sculptor Robert Summers in the 1980s and located on a marble pedestal in the center of the Riley Terminal.
  • If you’re looking for rideshare services from SNA, we got you covered. Wingz, Lyft, and Uber pick up travelers from the top Levels of Parking A2 and B2, and in the lot adjacent to the ticketing area in Terminal C.
  • SNA has three terminals. Terminal A serves WestJet, American Airlines, Delta Air Lines, and Air Canada. Alaska Airlines and United Airlines use Terminal B while Terminal C serves Allegiant Air, Frontier, Southwest, and Spirit Airlines.
  • Although the John Wayne Airport is undoubtedly the most popular airport in Santa Ana, used for both domestic and international travel, flights to Santa Ana might also land at Long Beach Airport or at LA/Ontario International Airport, located 23 miles west and 35 miles northeast of Santa Ana respectively.
  • John Wayne Airport (SNA) offers charging stations throughout the Thomas F. Riley Terminal. The stations have power outlets and USB ports. You can find them underneath the seating or on the seatbacks.
  • You’re welcome to recharge your pockets at the ATMs in SNA. The ATMs are located next to Gate 10 in Terminal B, near Gate 7 in Terminal A, and by Gate 17 in Terminal C. ATMs are also near the Baggage Carousels 1 and 4 in the Arrivals Level.

Reviews of the top 5 airlines flying to Santa Ana

 
See real verified KAYAK customer reviews for airlines flying to John Wayne (Santa Ana). Airline scores are aggregated from all reviews left by passengers on KAYAK after flying with an airline from the United States to John Wayne (Santa Ana). KAYAK doesn’t show reviews that are older than 5 years. Learn how KAYAK collects reviews.
Need help choosing which airline to fly with 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.
7.9
Alaska AirlinesOverall score based on 12409 reviews
8.1Boarding
8.5Crew
7.0Food
7.0Entertainment
7.8Comfort
Airline reviews

Good flight overall. Lots of bumps during flight but pilot kept searching for smooth air

8.0 ExcellentAnonymous, May 2026
LIH - SAN
Read more Alaska Airlines reviews

Good flight overall. Lots of bumps during flight but pilot kept searching for smooth air

The gate agents begged us to check our carryons. They BEGGED us, over and over, and said that the flight was completely, totally full, and said that if we don't check our bags, it will cause huge delays. They finally said that "group suchandsuch will be required to check bags!" So I checked mine. Well, the flight wasn't close to being full, and many of the overhead compartments were *empty*! Moreover, my bag was delayed at the carousel, and it wasn't on the carousel that was posted. COME ON, AIRLINE, you can look at the seating for the flight on your computer and decide whether it's really necessary to beg and beg and beg people to go through the hassle of checking their bags! This is annoying as hell and makes me not want to use your crummy airline ever again.

A gluten free option I could actually eat would have been nice.

On this flight there wer only 25 people on board. So no one in 5 rows ahead of me and noone in 7 rows behind me. So very chill.

Flight delayed no communication. The gate was changed so many times.

It departed an hour and a half late because the crew got in late the previous night due to weather related problems. So we got into LA later than anticipated and traffic was much worse.

Good. I didn’t order food and there was no entertainment available.

It is a hassle to not have entertainment screens on the backs of the seats.

I had to cancel this trip due to medical reasons. I took out flight insurance but I was unable to cancel my reservation on either Kayak or Alaska. I need proof that I did not take this flight to get my refund. I have tried for a week and a half together that information from either Kayak or Alaska but so far I have gotten no response. I am very disappointed!

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!

The first time I flew in the extra legroom section. It was difficult to notice a difference. I had bad luck with my neighbors. The crew was okay. Southwest has reduced the live TV options.

No gluten free snacks. Seats felt worn or bare bones even though it was a new 737 MAX 8.

Plane was clean and comfortable. Flight attendants and gate staff were professional, friendly and efficient. Boarding and deplaning were orderly and efficient. All in all, the typical excellent Southwest experience.

Not having a five hour delay with little notice! The crew was very kind, though, and just as tired as we passengers were. The flight didn't depart until nearly 1 am...and no reason was ever given.

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

6 1/2 hours from Tampa to SFO on a Boeing 737. Cramped. No Service. No real food. One pass for coffee at the beginning and a second pass THREE hours later. And check-in in Tampa was nasty even by United standards. And I am at almost TWO million miles on United. It's a non-stop. But terrible service.

First class ticket gets you no seat back entertainment? I have to bring my own laptop to see a movie? And most of their movies have ADS? No thank you. Worse: Tiny snacks only on a 2 hr flight?

Late plane. Only one crew on the ground so we b had to wait for Denver flight to come in, board, and depart. At 78 yrs of age I was not pleased trying to get my connection. What really made me angry was the notification you sent me to hurry up or I would miss my connection. Why tell me to hurry up when you got me in late. It was not a good way of treating customers.

No complaints other than luggage carousel was incorrectly guiding passengers to the wrong carousel on the screen.

Outstanding service, efficient & friendly crew, flight was safe, comfortable & on time

The crew was great. Very friendly and responsive. The plane was old, small and tight. We ran out of overhead space and I had to check. Middle seat was particularly tight.

The flight was delayed from take off because only one runway was operational in San Francisco.

Several missed and almost missed connections. It felt like everything was being patched together last minute without enough resources and it ended up being an extremely stressful experience that basically ruined our weekend on the west coast. What a waste.

Packed in plane small uncomfortable seats elbow to elbow nobody wants to be in that situation for the money they paid

Checking in united could not figure out my star alliance gold. Baggage did not get marked priority and didn't receive boarding passes. When got to SFO lounge personal fixed everything Immediately

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.

The experience at checkin for my American Airlines flight from Sacramento to LAX was very good including the assistance I received in getting my bags checked in and boarding passes printed. Was pleasantly surprised the my bags were checked through all the way to my destination at Clark International Airport in Angeles, Philippines.

There weren't enough employees at check in took awhile to get bags checked. There wasn't a wheel chair for me, I was sent to someone who turns out to work for a different airline, if My flight hadn't been delayed I probably would have missed my flight as it was, by the time I arrived at my gate, they started boarding in about 15 minutes. I don't know who took me to my gate, definitely was not the normal people who take passengers to the gate. I'm guessing she may have been in a management position. I wish I knew her name, she went beyond to help me. With that said everyone was kind, and were doing the best they could. So, I choose to say it was an Adventure, stressful start, but good. In the end went well. The situation was not only difficult for passengers but the employee's.

The staff at the check in counter was so rude. Made you feel Incompetent

Frontier scheduled a 40 minute connection in DEN. What they failed to mention was that they “close the doors” 20 mins prior to departure, which means you only have 20 mins. Not enough time. Possibly against DOT regulations. Filing complaint.

Flight was scheduled at 9:40pm. Got delayed to 10 am, the next day. crazy

The bag check, flight check-in, and onboard experience convinced my wife and me that we will actively go out of our way to avoid flying Frontier Airlines in the future. At bag check, we were informed that check-in could only be completed via the Frontier mobile app. Unfortunately, the app was extremely frustrating—sending us through repetitive, confusing loops that repeatedly forced us to decline add-on services with nearly every click. While most airline apps upsell, this one felt intentionally exhausting. As the process dragged on, we became genuinely concerned that my phone battery would die before check-in could be completed. We approached the bag check staff—who were standing together talking—and explained both our frustration and our predicament. They laughed. Later, my wife described the interaction as “gaslighting,” which felt accurate. We were then informed it would cost $25 per person simply to have our boarding passes printed. From that point forward, the tone of the experience was consistently hostile. The bag check employees were condescending and combative, behaving more like bullies than customer service staff. Unfortunately, that same attitude continued onboard. One flight attendant argued with me when I attempted to stow my backpack in the overhead bin. I explained that we had each paid $75 to check our bags specifically so we would not need to use carry-on space and could have adequate legroom. She demanded to see my ticket, pointed out that it said “no carry-on”—which I acknowledged—and I reiterated that this was precisely why we paid to check our bags. Her response was, “I don’t make the rules.” She then walked away, but not before asking if I “truly wanted to fly back to Chicago today?”—an unnecessary and unmistakable threat. It is also worth noting that despite booking our tickets together in the same transaction, we were not seated together. Upon our return to Chicago—where we could once again sit together—we compared onboard experiences. We both remarked on how unhappy the flight attendants appeared and how each of us was separately asked whether we would like to purchase a beverage. We declined. At no point was water mentioned as an option, leaving us with the clear impression that even water came at a cost—or that complimentary water, if available at all, was deliberately left unmentioned. Overall, the experience was shocking and deeply disappointing, but it was also a profound learning experience—one we will not forget and will not repeat. -Steve

Plane was hot and miserable and the crew was rude!

12 hour delay required getting on and off plane 3 times - would have at least liked to have been offered a snack or drink

They didn’t offer a water, even after I asked

They switched our terminal 3 times and we were delayed for four plus hours!!!

It was an early flight and most people napped/slept and the crew let us which was nice.

Traveling to a place near Santa Ana?

Book flights to Santa Ana if you plan to visit one of these locations
Tustin

Everything you need to know for your flight to Santa Ana

Flights with popular airlines flying to Santa Ana

Flights from the other most popular airlines that fly from the United States to Santa Ana according to KAYAK users. Prices are the lowest found on KAYAK over the last 7 days. Price and availability are not guaranteed.