Cheap flights from Santa Ana (SNA) to Africa from $629

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SNA — JNB
Apr 28 — May 51

How far in advance should I book a flight from Santa Ana to Africa?

When searching for a good deal, it’s best to be prepared for potential fluctuations in price. We recommend booking at least 47 days in advance, which can save you up to 59% on flights from Santa Ana to Africa compared to booking the week you need them. Waiting 47 days out may not be for everyone, so we have options available for flights within the next two weeks, with the lowest price starting at $1,266. For sooner than that we have options available in the next 3 days from $1,863.

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

February can be a great time to fly to Africa from Santa Ana with a flight ticket averaging about $1,403. Cheapflights users have found deals in the month of February for as cheap as $834. The most expensive prices can be found in the month of December.

When is the cheapest time to fly from Santa Ana to Africa (SNA - AF)?

When flying from Santa Ana to Africa, the time of day you decide to fly out makes little to no difference towards the overall price you’ll pay on tickets.

Cheap Lufthansa flights from Santa Ana to Africa

Explore cheap flight options specifically provided by Lufthansa for the route between Santa Ana and Africa. Find affordable fares and compare prices with other airlines to secure the best deal for your journey. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 3,086,534 searches. Data last updated April 23, 2024.
Mon 9/95:35 pmSNA - CPT
2 stops55h 25mLufthansa
Tue 9/175:45 pmCPT - SNA
2 stops36h 23mLufthansa
Deal found 4/22$1,172
Sat 5/113:50 pmSNA - CAI
2 stops24h 35mLufthansa
Sat 5/185:20 amCAI - SNA
2 stops26h 38mLufthansa
Deal found 4/22$1,352
Sat 5/113:50 pmSNA - CAI
2 stops24h 35mLufthansa
Thu 6/205:20 amCAI - SNA
2 stops26h 24mLufthansa
Deal found 4/22$1,372
Tue 5/213:50 pmSNA - JNB
2 stops31h 40mLufthansa
Tue 5/287:00 pmJNB - SNA
2 stops33h 18mLufthansa
Deal found 4/21$1,423
Fri 5/1011:05 amSNA - CAI
2 stops30h 05mLufthansa
Sat 5/254:35 pmCAI - SNA
2 stops36h 43mLufthansa
Deal found 4/22$1,432
Thu 8/291:19 pmSNA - CAI
2 stops21h 21mLufthansa
Wed 9/43:25 amCAI - SNA
2 stops23h 46mLufthansa
Deal found 4/22$1,463
Mon 4/2910:55 amSNA - CAI
2 stops18h 40mLufthansa
Sun 5/193:25 amCAI - SNA
2 stops23h 55mLufthansa
Deal found 4/23$1,509
Mon 4/2910:55 amSNA - CAI
2 stops18h 40mLufthansa
Thu 6/205:20 amCAI - SNA
2 stops25h 51mLufthansa
Deal found 4/22$1,515
Thu 6/2011:33 amSNA - LOS
2 stops21h 22mLufthansa
Fri 7/511:10 pmLOS - SNA
2 stops30h 35mLufthansa
Deal found 4/22$1,798

Cheap Qatar Airways flights from Santa Ana to Africa

Explore cheap flight options specifically provided by Qatar Airways for the route between Santa Ana and Africa. Find affordable fares and compare prices with other airlines to secure the best deal for your journey. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 3,086,534 searches. Data last updated April 23, 2024.
Tue 10/17:00 amSNA - NBO
2 stops37h 55mQatar Airways
Tue 10/151:20 amNBO - SNA
2 stops25h 35mQatar Airways
Deal found 4/22$1,217
Tue 5/711:35 amSNA - CAI
2 stops26h 30mQatar Airways
Fri 5/177:50 pmCAI - SNA
2 stops36h 34mQatar Airways
Deal found 4/22$1,218
Thu 10/177:00 amSNA - NBO
2 stops30h 50mQatar Airways
Tue 11/121:35 amNBO - SNA
2 stops26h 20mQatar Airways
Deal found 4/23$1,235
Tue 10/87:00 amSNA - NBO
2 stops30h 50mQatar Airways
Tue 10/221:20 amNBO - SNA
2 stops25h 35mQatar Airways
Deal found 4/21$1,237
Tue 5/79:20 amSNA - CAI
2 stops28h 45mQatar Airways
Mon 6/172:05 amCAI - SNA
2 stops25h 28mQatar Airways
Deal found 4/23$1,238
Thu 10/177:00 amSNA - NBO
2 stops30h 50mQatar Airways
Thu 11/145:45 pmNBO - SNA
2 stops35h 45mQatar Airways
Deal found 4/23$1,240
Fri 5/109:20 amSNA - CAI
2 stops46h 30mQatar Airways
Sun 5/1910:20 pmCAI - SNA
2 stops34h 04mQatar Airways
Deal found 4/22$1,241
Wed 9/2511:48 amSNA - NBO
2 stops26h 02mQatar Airways
Wed 10/91:20 amNBO - SNA
2 stops27h 10mQatar Airways
Deal found 4/21$1,259
Mon 4/297:55 amSNA - CAI
2 stops29h 55mQatar Airways
Mon 5/2010:20 pmCAI - SNA
2 stops34h 04mQatar Airways
Deal found 4/23$1,262

Cheap Santa Ana to Africa flights in April & May 2024

Find cheap flight options from Santa Ana to Africa specifically for the months of April and May 2024. Explore affordable fares based on user searches. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 3,086,534 searches. Prices were last updated on April 23, 2024.
Thu 4/2511:30 amSNA - CAI
2 stops34h 40mRoyal Jordanian
Sat 5/252:05 pmCAI - SNA
2 stops32h 32mRoyal Jordanian
Deal found 4/22$1,062
Thu 4/2511:30 amSNA - CAI
2 stops34h 40mRoyal Jordanian
Sun 5/268:30 pmCAI - SNA
2 stops26h 07mRoyal Jordanian
Deal found 4/22$1,134
Mon 5/69:23 amSNA - CAI
2 stops29h 47mIberia
Wed 10/307:50 amCAI - SNA
2 stops48h 12mIberia
Deal found 4/22$1,170
Sat 5/182:43 pmSNA - CAI
2 stops45h 37mIberia
Tue 6/1811:20 pmCAI - SNA
2 stops50h 28mIberia
Deal found 4/22$1,197
Fri 5/1012:27 pmSNA - CAI
2 stops23h 53mIberia
Wed 6/511:20 pmCAI - SNA
2 stops50h 28mIberia
Deal found 4/23$1,203
Tue 5/72:43 pmSNA - CAI
2 stops24h 32mIberia
Tue 6/411:20 pmCAI - SNA
2 stops30h 42mIberia
Deal found 4/22$1,215
Tue 5/711:35 amSNA - CAI
2 stops26h 30mQatar Airways
Fri 5/177:50 pmCAI - SNA
2 stops36h 34mQatar Airways
Deal found 4/22$1,218
Sat 5/42:54 pmSNA - CAI
2 stops22h 46mIberia
Sat 5/118:00 amCAI - SNA
2 stops48h 09mIberia
Deal found 4/23$1,225
Sun 5/512:35 pmSNA - CAI
2 stops26h 30mIberia
Mon 5/2711:20 pmCAI - SNA
2 stops54h 53mIberia
Deal found 4/23$1,233

Santa Ana to Africa 2024 flight deals

Discover exclusive flight deals for travel between Santa Ana and Africa in 2024. Find excellent offers based on user searches. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 3,086,534 searches. Data last updated April 23, 2024.
Mon 11/184:05 pmSNA - NBO
2 stops43h 05mLufthansa
Mon 12/211:55 pmNBO - SNA
2 stops33h 14mLufthansa
Deal found 4/22$1,008
Thu 11/74:05 pmSNA - CAI
2 stops24h 00mLufthansa
Sun 11/174:45 pmCAI - SNA
2 stops35h 30mLufthansa
Deal found 4/23$1,012
Thu 4/2511:30 amSNA - CAI
2 stops34h 40mRoyal Jordanian
Sat 5/252:05 pmCAI - SNA
2 stops32h 32mRoyal Jordanian
Deal found 4/22$1,062
Thu 8/2211:35 amSNA - CAI
2 stops27h 55mRoyal Jordanian
Thu 9/52:05 pmCAI - SNA
2 stops56h 05mRoyal Jordanian
Deal found 4/22$1,069
Sat 10/264:35 pmSNA - CAI
2 stops44h 45mIberia
Fri 11/87:10 amCAI - SNA
2 stops23h 08mIberia
Deal found 4/22$1,122
Fri 9/2011:35 amSNA - CAI
2 stops21h 50mRoyal Jordanian
Sun 9/228:30 pmCAI - SNA
2 stops25h 40mRoyal Jordanian
Deal found 4/22$1,134
Thu 8/2911:35 amSNA - CAI
2 stops21h 50mRoyal Jordanian
Thu 9/52:05 pmCAI - SNA
2 stops56h 05mRoyal Jordanian
Deal found 4/22$1,141
Fri 9/611:35 amSNA - CAI
2 stops21h 50mRoyal Jordanian
Sat 9/218:30 pmCAI - SNA
2 stops49h 40mRoyal Jordanian
Deal found 4/22$1,143
Thu 11/74:05 pmSNA - CAI
2 stops24h 00mLufthansa
Sat 11/163:05 amCAI - SNA
2 stops27h 35mLufthansa
Deal found 4/23$1,144

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Wed 5/17:00 amSNA - CAI
2 stops31h 05mQatar Airways
Mon 5/132:05 amCAI - SNA
2 stops25h 41mQatar Airways
Deal found 4/23$1,238
Mon 4/297:55 amSNA - CAI
2 stops29h 55mQatar Airways
Mon 5/2010:20 pmCAI - SNA
2 stops34h 04mQatar Airways
Deal found 4/23$1,262
Thu 5/211:35 amSNA - CAI
2 stops26h 30mQatar Airways
Sun 5/1210:20 pmCAI - SNA
2 stops29h 26mQatar Airways
Deal found 4/22$1,343
Tue 4/307:00 amSNA - NBO
2 stops37h 55mQatar Airways
Thu 5/96:10 pmNBO - SNA
2 stops38h 11mQatar Airways
Deal found 4/22$1,410
Tue 4/309:20 amSNA - CAI
2 stops28h 45mQatar Airways
Wed 5/292:05 amCAI - SNA
2 stops26h 35mQatar Airways
Deal found 4/23$1,453
Tue 4/309:20 amSNA - NBO
2 stops28h 25mQatar Airways
Wed 5/81:05 amNBO - SNA
2 stops31h 16mQatar Airways
Deal found 4/22$1,458
Tue 4/3011:35 amSNA - CPT
2 stops38h 25mBritish Airways
Wed 5/226:40 pmCPT - SNA
2 stops36h 14mBritish Airways
Deal found 4/22$1,494
Wed 5/11:35 pmSNA - LOS
2 stops20h 40mBritish Airways
Mon 6/310:50 pmLOS - SNA
2 stops27h 00mBritish Airways
Deal found 4/23$1,506
Mon 4/2910:55 amSNA - CAI
2 stops18h 40mLufthansa
Sun 5/193:25 amCAI - SNA
2 stops23h 55mLufthansa
Deal found 4/23$1,509

One-way flights to Africa from Santa Ana

Search for one-way flight options from Santa Ana to Africa. Find affordable one-way fares based on user searches. Compare prices and availability to plan your one-way journey according to your preferred dates and budget. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 3,086,534 searches. Data last updated April 23, 2024.
Wed 5/156:45 amSNA - CAI
2 stops37h 20mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 4/22$629
Wed 5/155:13 pmSNA - CAI
3 stops26h 52mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 4/22$644
Tue 4/309:20 amSNA - CAI
2 stops25h 25mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 4/22$776
Tue 5/212:00 pmSNA - CAI
2 stops23h 40mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 4/22$780
Mon 7/151:50 pmSNA - CAI
2 stops23h 50mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 4/22$816
Sun 5/1910:46 amSNA - ACC
2 stops23h 19mBrussels Airlines
Deal found 4/22$825
Sat 5/2511:30 amSNA - CAI
2 stops26h 10mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 4/21$835
Fri 5/242:00 pmSNA - CAI
2 stops23h 40mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 4/22$855
Sun 7/142:00 pmSNA - CAI
2 stops23h 40mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 4/22$856

Find flights from Santa Ana to Africa within your budget

Customize your flight search to find flights from Santa Ana to Africa that fit within your specific budget. Explore options based on user searches and filter the results based on your desired price range. Find flights that match your budget for a cost-effective journey. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 3,086,534 searches. Data last updated April 23, 2024.

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$1,062 - $1,596

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Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange CntyCairo

SNA - CAI

SNACAI

Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty

Fri 8/16

2 stops21h 50m

Cairo

Sat 8/24

2 stops25h 40m

$1,062

Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange CntyCairo

SNA - CAI

SNACAI

Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty

Mon 5/6

2 stops29h 47m

Cairo

Wed 10/30

2 stops48h 12m

$1,170

Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange CntyCape Town Intl

SNA - CPT

SNACPT

Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty

Mon 9/9

2 stops55h 25m

Cape Town Intl

Tue 9/17

2 stops36h 23m

$1,172

Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange CntyNairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl

SNA - NBO

SNANBO

Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty

Tue 10/1

2 stops37h 55m

Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl

Tue 10/15

2 stops25h 35m

$1,217

Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange CntyCairo

SNA - CAI

SNACAI

Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty

Sat 5/11

2 stops51h 10m

Cairo

Wed 6/19

2 stops43h 56m

$1,355

Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange CntyCairo

SNA - CAI

SNACAI

Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty

Sat 5/4

2 stops20h 57m

Cairo

Sat 5/11

2 stops34h 00m

$1,396

Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange CntyCairo

SNA - CAI

SNACAI

Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty

Sat 5/4

3 stops54h 15m

Cairo

Sat 5/11

2 stops36h 42m

$1,494

Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange CntyEntebbe

SNA - EBB

SNAEBB

Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty

Tue 5/7

3 stops40h 13m

Entebbe

Wed 5/29

2 stops39h 09m

$1,557

Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange CntyEntebbe

SNA - EBB

SNAEBB

Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty

Wed 8/21

3 stops25h 11m

Entebbe

Wed 9/18

2 stops29h 22m

$1,596

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Reviews of airlines servicing Africa

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to Africa. Read reviews, discover amenities, and learn about the overall travel experience offered by airlines. Use this information to make informed decisions when choosing an airline for your flight to Africa. Reviews last updated April 23, 2024.
8.1
Very good
4,072 reviews

Entertainment

8.3

Boarding

8.2

Crew

8.3

Food

7.9

Overall

8.1

Comfort

8.1

Reviews

1 / 10

Food could have been better they served beef on the flight to India so they did not have enough option of the veg option for customers and half the flight did not get a meal

8.1
Very good
4,072 reviews
8.1
Very good
4,072 reviews

Entertainment

8.3

Boarding

8.2

Crew

8.3

Food

7.9

Overall

8.1

Comfort

8.1

Reviews

1 / 10

Food could have been better they served beef on the flight to India so they did not have enough option of the veg option for customers and half the flight did not get a meal

8.1
Very good
11,028 reviews
8.1
Very good
4,072 reviews

Entertainment

8.3

Boarding

8.2

Crew

8.3

Food

7.9

Overall

8.1

Comfort

8.1

Reviews

1 / 10

Food could have been better they served beef on the flight to India so they did not have enough option of the veg option for customers and half the flight did not get a meal

7.7
Good
4,483 reviews
8.1
Very good
4,072 reviews

Entertainment

8.3

Boarding

8.2

Crew

8.3

Food

7.9

Overall

8.1

Comfort

8.1

Reviews

1 / 10

Food could have been better they served beef on the flight to India so they did not have enough option of the veg option for customers and half the flight did not get a meal

7.4
Good
11,272 reviews
8.1
Very good
4,072 reviews

Entertainment

8.3

Boarding

8.2

Crew

8.3

Food

7.9

Overall

8.1

Comfort

8.1

Reviews

1 / 10

Food could have been better they served beef on the flight to India so they did not have enough option of the veg option for customers and half the flight did not get a meal

7.3
Good
14,914 reviews
8.1
Very good
4,072 reviews

Entertainment

8.3

Boarding

8.2

Crew

8.3

Food

7.9

Overall

8.1

Comfort

8.1

Reviews

1 / 10

Food could have been better they served beef on the flight to India so they did not have enough option of the veg option for customers and half the flight did not get a meal

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  • What airport do you fly from for flights from Santa Ana to Africa?

    For a flight from Santa Ana to Africa, you will be flying from J. Wayne/Orange Cnty. Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty (SNA) is just 4.8 mi from the center of the city.

  • Can I find flights from Santa Ana to Africa for under $1,100 on Cheapflights?

    Yes, there are multiple flights from Santa Ana to Africa for under $1,100. The cheapest flight booked recently is on Royal Jordanian for just $1,062, but on average you can expect to pay $1,190.

  • Are there last-minute flights available from Santa Ana to Africa for under $1,300?

    There are currently 20+ open flights from Santa Ana to Africa within the next 7 days for less than $1,300.

  • What are the cheapest airlines to fly from Santa Ana to Africa one-way?

    $825 is the cheapest one-way deal found within the past few days, from Brussels Airlines. You may also be able to find cheap deals on Qatar Airways and Royal Jordanian, with prices starting from $929 and $959, respectively.

  • What are the most popular routes from Santa Ana to Africa?

  • What does SNA to JNB mean?

    SNA and JNB are unique codes to identify airports used in the aviation industry. They are defined by IATA (International Air Transport Association) and are commonly called IATA codes. SNA to JNB refers to a flight route from Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty Airport to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport. Cairo Airport (CAI), Cape Town Intl Airport (CPT), Marrakech Menara Airport (RAK), Casablanca Mohamed V Airport (CMN), Tunis Carthage Airport (TUN) are some additional IATA codes for airports related to your trip.

  • Can I find deals for flights from Santa Ana to Africa that include extra baggage allowance?

    The amount of baggage you can bring on your Santa Ana to Africa flight depends on the airline and the type of fare you've chosen. After entering your flight details, you'll be able to view the specific baggage policies for each deal in the search results. Keep in mind that certain deals may offer additional baggage allowance.

  • Can I find deals on flights from Santa Ana to Africa with specific airlines?

    Yes, Cheapflights allows you to browse and filter Santa Ana to Africa flight deals by airline. After entering your origin and destination, use the available filters to view flights offered by airlines.

  • Can I find deals for flights from Santa Ana to Africa that include hotel bookings?

    Yes. In addition to deals on Santa Ana to Africa flights, Cheapflights offers vacation packages that include both flights and hotel.

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    After entering your origin and destination, apply the non-stop filter on the search result page to find direct flights from Santa Ana to Africa.

  • Can I find deals for business class flights from Santa Ana to Africa?

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Santa Ana to Africa by cabin class. In addition to browsing deals, you can also filter by cabin class on the search results page after making a search.

  • Can I find deals for flights from Santa Ana to Africa that allow pets onboard?

    Many airlines flying from Santa Ana to Africa offer the option to travel with pets. After selecting a flight deal, you can find more information about the airline's pet policy on their official website or by contacting the airline directly. Please note that additional fees and restrictions may apply.

  • Can I find deals on last-minute flights from Santa Ana to Africa?

    Yes, you can often find last-minute deals on Santa Ana to Africa flights on Cheapflights. However, these deals can vary and may not always be available. We recommend checking back frequently or signing up for price alerts for the most up-to-date deals.

  • How recently were the Santa Ana to Africa flight deals updated?

    The Santa Ana to Africa flight deals you see on this page were last updated on 4/23.

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ITA AirwaysCheapest$720Average$929FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time81%
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American AirlinesCheapest$1,202Average$1,202FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
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British AirwaysCheapest$1,279Average$1,554FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time70%
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United AirlinesCheapest$1,306Average$1,648FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
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Qatar AirwaysCheapest$1,863Average$3,087FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time68%
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