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$71+ Cheap flights from Santa Ana, CA to Charlotte (SNA - CLT)

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SNA — CLT
Feb 28 — Mar 71
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Cheapflights Tip: The best prices from Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty to Charlotte Douglas are usually found in March or April, booked 77 days in advance, depart on a Tuesday or Saturday and return on a Tuesday

Cheap flight deals from Santa Ana to Charlotte

Cheapest flights from Santa Ana to Charlotte
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Santa Ana to Charlotte. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on January 29, 2026.

This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/28. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Kiwi.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 2/274:02 pm
SNA
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CLT
2 stops22h 46m
Multiple Airlines
Fri 3/67:43 pm
CLT
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SNA
1 stop18h 04m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 1/28$211
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/28. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Kiwi.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 2/266:45 am
SNA
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CLT
2 stops32h 40m
Multiple Airlines
Thu 3/55:13 pm
CLT
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SNA
1 stop20h 34m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 1/28$234
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/28. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Kiwi.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 2/147:25 pm
SNA
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CLT
2 stops17h 53m
Frontier
Thu 3/55:13 pm
CLT
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SNA
1 stop20h 34m
Frontier
Deal found 1/28$252
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/28. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Kiwi.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 2/128:58 am
SNA
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CLT
2 stops30h 13m
Multiple Airlines
Thu 3/55:13 pm
CLT
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SNA
1 stop20h 34m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 1/28$255
This Mytrip deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/26. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Mytrip is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 3/41:20 pm
SNA
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CLT
2 stops16h 06m
Spirit Airlines
Fri 3/61:24 pm
CLT
-
SNA
2 stops26h 01m
Spirit Airlines
Deal found 1/26$274
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/27. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Kiwi.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 3/54:37 pm
SNA
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CLT
2 stops23h 11m
Multiple Airlines
Sun 3/87:43 pm
CLT
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SNA
1 stop18h 04m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 1/27$280
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/28. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Kiwi.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 3/36:45 am
SNA
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CLT
2 stops28h 06m
Multiple Airlines
Thu 3/55:13 pm
CLT
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SNA
1 stop20h 34m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 1/28$287
This Mytrip deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/28. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Mytrip is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 3/36:45 am
SNA
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CLT
3 stops22h 41m
Spirit Airlines
Thu 3/51:24 pm
CLT
-
SNA
2 stops26h 01m
Spirit Airlines
Deal found 1/28$288
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/29. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Kiwi.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 3/24:37 pm
SNA
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CLT
2 stops12h 49m
Multiple Airlines
Thu 3/55:13 pm
CLT
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SNA
1 stop20h 34m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 1/29$300

Find flight deals from Santa Ana to Charlotte

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Santa Ana (SNA) to Charlotte (CLT). Learn about various techniques such as flexible date searches, comparing prices across and setting up price alerts. Use these methods to find the cheapest flights available for your travel needs. Data last updated January 29, 2026.

Most accurate provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Most trusted provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Round-trip from

$211
(Kiwi.com)

One-way from

$71
(Expedia)

Popular in

January

Cheapest in

March

Average price

$716

Good round-trip deal

$410 or less

Good one-way deal

$183 or less
Provider with most accurate pricing for Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty-Charlotte Douglas flight deals.
Provider most trusted by Cheapflights users for Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty-Charlotte Douglas flights.
From Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty to Charlotte Douglas
One-way flight from Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty to Charlotte Douglas
Highest demand for flights based on searches. 10% potential increase in price ($58 potential increase over avg. RT price).
Cheapest flight prices on average. 3% potential price decrease ($18 potential savings vs. average RT price).
Average for round-trip flights in January 2026
Price to beat on a round-trip flight from Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty to Charlotte Douglas.
Price to beat on a one-way flight from Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty to Charlotte Douglas.

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Customize your flight search to find flights from Santa Ana to Charlotte 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 2,558,603 searches. Data last updated January 29, 2026.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Santa Ana to Charlotte that are best for you.

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Santa Ana

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Charlotte

Route

Depart

Return

Price

Santa AnaCharlotte

SNA - CLT

SNACLT

Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty

Mon 4/27

11:32 am-6:54 pm

1 stop28h 22m

Charlotte Douglas

Wed 4/29

7:49 pm-10:46 am

1 stop17h 57m

$252

Santa AnaCharlotte

SNA - CLT

SNACLT

Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty

Sun 3/29

7:45 am-8:21 am

2 stops21h 36m

Charlotte Douglas

Wed 4/1

1:24 pm-8:56 pm

2 stops34h 32m

$341

Santa AnaCharlotte

SNA - CLT

SNACLT

Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty

Thu 2/12

6:45 am-8:26 am

3 stops22h 41m

Charlotte Douglas

Tue 2/17

7:13 pm-8:57 pm

3 stops28h 44m

$354

Santa AnaCharlotte

SNA - CLT

SNACLT

Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty

Wed 4/1

12:15 pm-9:41 pm

1 stop6h 26m

Charlotte Douglas

Tue 4/7

8:06 am-3:03 pm

1 stop9h 57m

$367

Santa AnaCharlotte

SNA - CLT

SNACLT

Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty

Tue 4/21

6:45 am-5:24 pm

1 stop7h 39m

Charlotte Douglas

Tue 4/28

4:45 pm-9:45 pm

1 stop8h 00m

$367

Santa AnaCharlotte

SNA - CLT

SNACLT

Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty

Tue 3/24

6:45 am-9:15 pm

2 stops11h 30m

Charlotte Douglas

Tue 3/31

8:06 am-3:03 pm

1 stop9h 57m

$382

Santa AnaCharlotte

SNA - CLT

SNACLT

Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty

Tue 3/24

6:45 am-5:22 pm

1 stop7h 37m

Charlotte Douglas

Mon 3/30

4:17 pm-9:58 pm

1 stop8h 41m

$386

Santa AnaCharlotte

SNA - CLT

SNACLT

Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty

Tue 4/14

9:45 am-6:40 pm

1 stop5h 55m

Charlotte Douglas

Tue 4/28

11:20 am-8:55 pm

1 stop12h 35m

$388

Santa AnaCharlotte

SNA - CLT

SNACLT

Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty

Mon 4/27

1:20 pm-2:13 pm

2 stops21h 53m

Charlotte Douglas

Wed 4/29

6:30 am-8:57 pm

3 stops17h 27m

$390

Santa AnaCharlotte

SNA - CLT

SNACLT

Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty

Tue 4/14

7:45 am-2:13 pm

3 stops27h 28m

Charlotte Douglas

Tue 4/28

9:24 pm-3:42 pm

3 stops21h 18m

$394

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Use the table below to compare price accuracy, trust ratings, and cancellation policies for each provider offering flight deals from Santa Ana to Charlotte in January.
ProviderPrice AccuracyTrust Score*
ExpediaPrice Accuracy1 starTrust Score*3 stars
FlightHubPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
PricelinePrice Accuracy1 starTrust Score*3 stars
CheapfaremartPrice Accuracy-Trust Score*1 star

*The Trust Score is based on feedback from users after their booking experience. It measures overall satisfaction, helping us identify issues like hidden fees, problems during the ticketing process, and the quality of customer service. This score is our best indicator of the provider's quality and reliability.

  • Most accurate provider: When it comes to deals on Santa Ana, California-Charlotte flights, users find the pricing of FlightHub to be most consistent on Cheapflights vs. FlightHub Users can find the same prices on Santa Ana, California-Charlotte flight deals on Cheapflights vs. FlightHub >95% of the time. Price accuracy is based on data collected from Santa Ana, California-Charlotte flight searches over the past month and is updated monthly.
  • Most trusted provider: When it comes to deals on Santa Ana, California-Charlotte flights, Cheapflights users trust FlightHub the most. FlightHub has received a user feedback score of 3 out of 3 stars (3 being the best), meaning they have been trusted the most by Cheapflights users looking for Santa Ana, California-Charlotte flight deals. Provider user feedback score is based on Cheapflights searches over the past month and is updated monthly.

Best time to book a flight from Santa Ana to Charlotte

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Cheapflights Insights

Everything you need to know about your flight from Santa Ana to Charlotte

How far ahead should I book a flight from Santa Ana, California to Charlotte?

Use this chart to determine the optimal time to book a round-trip flight from Santa Ana to Charlotte. Price data was last updated on January 23, 2026.

Booking 77 days in advance of your planned departure date is, on average, the best time to get cheap flights from Santa Ana, California to Charlotte. The general trend is that the closer you book to the departure date, the more expensive your flight will be.

What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Santa Ana, California to Charlotte?

Currently, May is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Santa Ana, California to Charlotte (average of $116). Flying from Santa Ana, California to Charlotte in January is currently the most expensive (average of $246). There are several factors that can impact the price of a flight, so comparing airlines, departure airports and flight times can provide users with more options.

What is the cheapest time of day to fly from SNA to CLT?

Find hourly flight availability from Santa Ana to Charlotte. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated January 29, 2026.

Regardless of the time of day you decide to fly, the ticket price will remain around the same. Book flights from Santa Ana, California to Charlotte as you normally would.

Reviews of airlines servicing Charlotte

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to Charlotte. 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 Charlotte. Reviews last updated January 29, 2026.
Read through reviews of airlines operating flights from Santa Ana to Charlotte, such as Delta, United Airlines, and American Airlines. Reviews also offer insight into each airline's entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.

Comfort

7.9

Entertainment

7.8

Food

7.2

Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.5

Overall

7.9

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Michael,Sep 2023

SMF - ATL

Not sufficient leg room and three seats are very tigh.t on 737 in economy main cabin

Comfort

7.9

Entertainment

7.8

Food

7.2

Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.5

Overall

7.9

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Michael,Sep 2023

SMF - ATL

Not sufficient leg room and three seats are very tigh.t on 737 in economy main cabin

Comfort

7.9

Entertainment

7.8

Food

7.2

Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.5

Overall

7.9

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Michael,Sep 2023

SMF - ATL

Not sufficient leg room and three seats are very tigh.t on 737 in economy main cabin

Comfort

7.9

Entertainment

7.8

Food

7.2

Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.5

Overall

7.9

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Michael,Sep 2023

SMF - ATL

Not sufficient leg room and three seats are very tigh.t on 737 in economy main cabin

Comfort

7.9

Entertainment

7.8

Food

7.2

Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.5

Overall

7.9

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Michael,Sep 2023

SMF - ATL

Not sufficient leg room and three seats are very tigh.t on 737 in economy main cabin

Related info for your journey

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  • How popular is this Santa Ana, California to Charlotte flight route?

  • How long is the flight from Santa Ana, California to Charlotte?

    Airlines like Frontier, Spirit Airlines, and United Airlines fly from Santa Ana, California to Charlotte in about 6h 26m. The time it takes to get you to your destination can typically vary by up to 21h 56m. Airlines will cover a distance of 2093 mi. This flight may include one or multiple stops.

  • What are the cheapest airlines flying from Santa Ana, California to Charlotte round-trip?

    Currently priced at $156, Frontier will fly you from Santa Ana, California to Charlotte and back. In addition to Frontier, many other airlines offer competitively priced options for your trip. Search Cheapflights for deals from Delta and United Airlines - these airlines can fly you to your destination from $208 and $331, respectively. Frontier is priced at 70% lower than the current average price of a flight leaving 3 months from now.

  • What are the cheapest airlines to fly from Santa Ana, California to Charlotte one-way?

    $38 is the cheapest one-way deal found within the past few days, from Spirit Airlines. You may also be able to find cheap deals on United Airlines and Southwest, with prices starting from $138 and $175, respectively.

  • What are the cheapest flights from Santa Ana, California to Charlotte?

    The cheapest flight price from Santa Ana, California to Charlotte is $125. On average you can expect to pay $803. The most popular route, (Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty - Charlotte Douglas), can usually be booked for $274.

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

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

  • How can I find direct flights from Santa Ana to Charlotte?

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

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

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

  • What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Santa Ana, California to Charlotte?

    Currently, May is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Santa Ana, California to Charlotte (average of $116). Flying from Santa Ana, California to Charlotte in January is currently the most expensive (average of $246). There are several factors that can impact the price of a flight, so comparing airlines, departure airports and flight times can provide users with more options.

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Top 4 airlines flying from Santa Ana to Charlotte

Discover the top 4 airlines that operate flights from Santa Ana to Charlotte. Compare their services, reliability, and customer satisfaction ratings to choose the airline that best suits your travel preferences and needs. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 2,558,603 searches. Data last updated January 29, 2026.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
FrontierCheapest$156Average$218FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%
DeltaCheapest$208Average$460FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
United AirlinesCheapest$331Average$516FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
American AirlinesCheapest$397Average$506FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%

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