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Cheapest round-trip
$107
Overall average: $205
Frontier
Sat 2/28Mon 3/2
SLC - SNA • 1 stop
Cheapest non-stop
$108
Typical prices: $154-$519
Frontier
Fri 3/13Mon 3/16
SLC - SNA • Non-stop
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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.
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Recent round-trip flight deals to Santa Ana

Sat, Feb 28 - Mon, Mar 2
Frontier Logo
12:56 pm - 6:40 pm
SLC
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SNA
6h 44m
1 stop
Frontier Logo
5:10 pm - 8:05 pm
SNA
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SLC
1h 55mnonstop
$107Frontier
Wed, Feb 11 - Sun, Feb 15
Frontier Logo
2:28 pm - 8:13 am
SLC
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SNA
18h 45m
1 stop
Frontier Logo
5:10 pm - 8:05 pm
SNA
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SLC
1h 55mnonstop
$108Frontier
Sun, Apr 12 - Sat, Apr 18
Multiple Airlines Logo
5:24 pm - 6:22 pm
SLC
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SNA
1h 58mnonstop
Multiple Airlines Logo
7:45 am - 6:07 pm
SNA
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SLC
9h 22m
1 stop
$109Multiple Airlines
Fri, Feb 27 - Wed, Mar 4
Multiple Airlines Logo
10:49 am - 11:51 am
SLC
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SNA
2h 02mnonstop
Multiple Airlines Logo
6:45 am - 1:33 pm
SNA
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SLC
5h 48m
1 stop
$111Multiple Airlines
Tue, Mar 3 - Tue, Mar 10
Alaska Airlines Logo
6:24 pm - 9:12 pm
SEA
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SNA
2h 48mnonstop
Alaska Airlines Logo
6:45 am - 9:51 am
SNA
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SEA
3h 06mnonstop
$157Alaska Airlines
Sat, Feb 21 - Tue, Feb 24
Southwest Logo
4:40 pm - 9:00 pm
SFO
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SNA
4h 20m
1 stop
Southwest Logo
5:15 pm - 9:50 pm
SNA
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SFO
4h 35m
1 stop
$177Southwest
Wed, Mar 4 - Mon, Mar 9
Alaska Airlines Logo
7:00 am - 4:26 pm
ORD
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SNA
11h 26m
1 stop
Alaska Airlines Logo
11:31 am - 11:56 pm
SNA
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ORD
10h 25m
1 stop
$269Alaska Airlines
Sat, Feb 21 - Sat, Feb 28
American Airlines Logo
6:30 am - 4:11 pm
JFK
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SNA
12h 41m
1 stop
American Airlines Logo
9:40 am - 10:59 pm
SNA
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JFK
10h 19m
1 stop
$339American Airlines
Wed, Feb 18 - Wed, Mar 18
United Airlines Logo
3:17 pm - 10:30 pm
EWR
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SNA
10h 13m
1 stop
United Airlines Logo
9:14 pm - 5:15 am
SNA
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EWR
5h 01mnonstop
$339United Airlines
Wed, Feb 18 - Wed, Mar 18
United Airlines Logo
4:45 pm - 10:08 pm
EWR
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SNA
8h 23m
1 stop
United Airlines Logo
2:22 pm - 12:28 am
SNA
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EWR
7h 06m
1 stop
$349United Airlines
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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 72 hours.

The cheapest airline ticket to John Wayne (Santa Ana) from the United States in the last 72 hours was $27 one-way, and $107 round-trip on the route from Salt Lake City to John Wayne (Santa Ana). The most popular route is from Seattle to John Wayne (Santa Ana) and the cheapest ticket found on this route in the last 72 hours was $128 round-trip.

How much is a flight to 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.

On average, a flight to Santa Ana costs $255. The cheapest price found on KAYAK in the last 2 weeks cost $28 and departed from Phoenix Sky Harbor Intl Airport. The most popular routes on KAYAK are Seattle to Santa Ana which costs $273 on average, and San Francisco to Santa Ana, which costs $275 on average.

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What is the cheapest month to fly to 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 Santa Ana is April, where tickets cost $158 on average for one-way flights. On the other hand, the most expensive months are December and November, where the average cost of tickets from the United States is $272 and $254 respectively. For return trips, the best month to travel is January with an average price of $436.

What is a good deal for flights to Santa Ana?

If you’re looking for cheap airfare to Santa Ana, 25% of our users found tickets to Santa Ana for the following prices or less: From Idaho Falls $81 one-way - $166 round-trip, from Salt Lake City $98 one-way - $138 round-trip, from Appleton $134 one-way - $239 round-trip.

How far in advance should I book a flight 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 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 1 week before departure. For the absolute cheapest price, our data suggests you should book 63 days before departure.

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Good to know - Book Cheap Santa Ana Plane Tickets

Low seasonSeptember
Cheapest flight$27
Best time to beat the crowds with an average 17% drop in price.
Flight from Salt Lake City to John Wayne (Santa Ana)

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

Insights shared by verified travelers who flew to Santa Ana 
Verified travelerFlew with Alaska Airlines
TUS
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SNA
Jan 2026
flying to Santa Ana airport makes it nice because it is not crowded
KimberlyFlew with Alaska Airlines
SEA
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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
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SNA
Jul 2024
Bring your own food and coffee. No hot bevarages available.
Verified travelerFlew with Alaska Airlines
SEA
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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
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SNA
Feb 2024
Book directly from the airline and/or get refundable tickets.

FAQs - booking John Wayne (Santa Ana) flights

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

    The cheapest airline ticket to John Wayne (Santa Ana) from the United States in the last 72 hours was $27 one-way, and $107 round-trip on the route from Salt Lake City to John Wayne (Santa Ana). The most popular route is from Seattle to John Wayne (Santa Ana) and the cheapest ticket found on this route in the last 72 hours was $128 round-trip.

  • 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 Santa Ana?

    On average, a flight to Santa Ana costs $255. The cheapest price found on KAYAK in the last 2 weeks cost $28 and departed from Phoenix Sky Harbor Intl Airport.

  • What is the cheapest day to fly to Santa Ana?

    Based on KAYAK data, the cheapest day to fly to Santa Ana is Saturday where tickets can be as cheap as $276. On the other hand, the most expensive day to fly is Sunday, where prices are $336 on average.

  • 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.

  • What is the cheapest time of day to fly to Santa Ana?

    The cheapest time of day to fly to Santa Ana is generally in the morning, when flights cost $541 on average. The most expensive time of day to fly to Santa Ana is generally in the evening, which is peak travel time and where the average cost of a ticket is $576.

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 $72, from Chicago O'Hare Intl $646, from Newark $864
  • Enter your preferred departure airport and travel dates into the search form above to unlock the latest John Wayne (Santa Ana) flight deals.

Reviews of the top 5 airlines flying to Santa Ana

 
See real verified KAYAK customer reviews for airlines flying to Santa Ana. Airline scores are aggregated from all reviews left by passengers on KAYAK after flying with an airline from the United States to Santa Ana. KAYAK doesn’t show reviews that are older than 5 years. Learn how KAYAK collects reviews.
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7.0Entertainment
8.1Boarding
7.8Comfort
8.5Crew
7.1Food
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Due to plane delays on both legs of my flight home, I had to be rerouted from Santa Rosa to Las Vegas on Skywest and then to DCA on American. SkyWest airlines sat on runway in Las Vegas for 20 minutes waiting for gate to clear. My boarding pass for American that I was given by Alaska was incomplete and the Las Vegas airport lacked signage and departure boards. I barely made my flight bc it was so confusing. American Airlines has a much better wireless connection. I’ll never fly Alaska again. It clearly has problems.

2.0 MediocreAnonymous, Jan 2026
STS - SAN
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Due to plane delays on both legs of my flight home, I had to be rerouted from Santa Rosa to Las Vegas on Skywest and then to DCA on American. SkyWest airlines sat on runway in Las Vegas for 20 minutes waiting for gate to clear. My boarding pass for American that I was given by Alaska was incomplete and the Las Vegas airport lacked signage and departure boards. I barely made my flight bc it was so confusing. American Airlines has a much better wireless connection. I’ll never fly Alaska again. It clearly has problems.

Great. I did have a little issue getting into the Lounge, which is likely more an American Airlines issue. I did not carry my physical AAdvantage Executive credit card with me on this trip, which Admirals Club membership is a part of the benefits of having this card. The instructions on the AA website and the Citi cards website make it seem like you don't need the physical card, as both sites state you can enter with your boarding pass and driver's license. But both lounges said you were required to present the physical card (and not the digital version, via Apple Pay), as only the physical card says "Admirals Club" on the back.I also do not have a physical Admirals Club membership card, so while both lounges eventually let me in, both denied me entrance initially for this reason.

I paid for wifi and it never worked... it was miserable. I couldn't access my shared files to work on the plane, it didn't work on my phone. I paid for nothing but frustration and continual refreshing, hoping it would work

We left about 30 minutes late due to ramp issues. It did not impact me, but I know others on the flight had very tight connections to Maui.

Everything from the time I booked my flight through to the end when I got home was smooth and wonderful. Service was great, the flight attendants were attentive and there were no outstanding delays.

Delayed and no entertainment? I also forgot my headphones and immediately reported it and have not heard back yet.

The crew was very friendly. Boarding was quick and efficient.

Again, very smooth and all of the Alaska folks were great. They continue to meet all my needs.

Overall it was fine, however one of my two checked bags did not arrive and I was told it was left in Palm Springs. I don't understand how one of the two bags made it through fine but the other got lost .

No WiFi. Terrible food. Very long walk to the gate and from the gate after landing. Gate changed without notice.

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.

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 class ticket gets you a choice of chips or nuts. . Just like economy Southwest. Also no screen in the seats. This is first class???!

Flight arrived 30 min early and bag was waiting at the baggage pickup. United Club HNL was one of the nicest in the system

Yet another flight in which beverage and snack service was skipped. Other that that, firmly mediocre. Landed early, to gate late due to congestion at the gates. Airline's fault or airports fault: unknown.

Teeny tiny bathrooms, crew was not realistic about when we'd arrive.

Unbelievably poor service from flight attendants. They didn’t even do water service on a four hour flight. Just disrespectful.

Flight was late - I was downgraded from first class to coach

United needs to step up their game. Delayed flight leaving Seattle, San Francisco. Older aircraft, not very comfortable.

Plane boarded early a quickly, was mostly full. We left close to on time. And landed early.

7 hours delayed due to operational issues on United’s end. Basically laziness.

Flight was timely, relatively comfortable, with decent entertainment and food served. Only problem encountered was with the free messaging which I highly appreciate, but it did not work from iphone to non-iphones.

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

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

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!

Very well recently! Frontier is improving and less harrassing customer on luggages! Positive!

Good for a budget airline! It was easy to get on, staff was really nice. Can’t say anything about the food or entertainment because it wasn’t available, which is fine.

I am writing to express my disappointment with my recent Frontier Airlines flight. I was charged $99 at the gate because my bag was said to be too large, yet once onboard there was no available overhead bin space, and I was required to place the bag under the seat in front of me anyway. This made the charge feel unnecessary and unfair. Additionally, before the flight even took off, I was asked to move from the seat I paid for into a middle seat so another passenger and her cat could have my seat to themselves. I was not offered compensation or an explanation for being moved from a paid seat. Between the unexpected bag fee and being forced to give up my seat, this experience fell well below acceptable customer service standards. I would appreciate a review of this situation and appropriate compensation.

It was costly and difficult to check in. $85 to take a small suitcase with me, carry on or checked and $75 on the return trip, Plus $25 if I didn't check my self in check in $25, because I couldn't do it on the kiosk. Small very uncomfortable seats, waited on the runway for near an hour each way. It was my worst flight to date.

It was ok. It was expensive to check 2 bags ($75.00 per bag), and then it took a long time to wait for shuttle to take us from one terminal to the terminal where the plane was taking off at LAX. And all of this for a flight where we had to pay for any food or drink that was not water.

It didn’t happen. I booked it and then was told it wasn’t available and then forced to pay far higher prices for a worse option

A 630departure flight Delayed 6hours! They changed my gate, I moved to the new gate. Had our flight on the screen for 12noon departure. I go get above to eat, check screen again and the flight was gone, no notice no announcement, nothing!! They sent my bag on the flight I wasn’t on, got it back to me 3days later. Thank goodness they did refund my money but I will NEVER fly them again.

Due to weather, my flight was delayed, further delayed, then canceled. I eventually got through to a support person who helped me find a different route out of MSP, but to get to DIA, they didn't want to, but eventually did help with the connection ticket purchase. But even this replacement flight was delayed time and time again, and I would have missed my connecting flights and I didn't want to get stuck in a layover city, so after 12 hours at the airport with two young boys who were very tired, we just cancelled our plans and spent the week at home, instead of Nana's.

Plane and crew on board were fine. Everything else was terrible.

The third party booking with cheapflightsfares was awful. Kayak should NOT partner with them. They sold me a bundle including seat selection and carry-on, but did not book the carry-ons with Frontier, so I’m out of pocket for $414 more while I await resolution.

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