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$85+ Cheap flights from Santa Ana, CA to Charlotte (SNA - CLT)

This is the cheapest one-way flight price found by a Cheapflights user in the last 72 hours by searching for a flight departing on 12/3. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
SNA — CLT
Dec 3 — Dec 101
Wed 12/3
Wed 12/10
1 adult, Economy
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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

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 November 3, 2025.

Most accurate provider

eDreams
3 stars

Most trusted provider

eDreams
3 stars

Round-trip from

$226
(CheapOair)

One-way from

$85
(Kiwi.com)

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

March

Average price

$538

Good round-trip deal

$446 or less

Good one-way deal

$205 or less
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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 November 3, 2025.

This CheapOair deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/1. 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 CheapOair is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 12/411:15 amSNA - CLT
1 stop26h 34mFrontier
Sun 12/75:44 pmCLT - SNA
1 stop21h 58mFrontier
Deal found 11/1$226
This CheapOair deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/1. 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 CheapOair is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 11/612:01 pmSNA - CLT
1 stop26h 16mFrontier
Mon 11/106:07 pmCLT - SNA
1 stop22h 23mFrontier
Deal found 11/1$252
This CheapOair deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/2. 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 CheapOair is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 12/128:19 pmSNA - CLT
2 stops10h 20mSpirit Airlines
Mon 12/152:58 pmCLT - SNA
2 stops10h 25mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 11/2$285
This CheapOair deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/1. 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 CheapOair is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 12/48:19 pmSNA - CLT
2 stops14h 44mSpirit Airlines
Mon 12/82:58 pmCLT - SNA
2 stops10h 25mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 11/1$288
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/2. 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.
Wed 12/31:35 pmSNA - CLT
1 stop24h 19mMultiple Airlines
Sat 1/33:07 pmCLT - SNA
2 stops46h 09mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 11/2$322
This Mytrip deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/1. 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.
Thu 12/48:19 pmSNA - CLT
3 stops24h 40mSpirit Airlines
Sun 12/78:55 pmCLT - SNA
3 stops28h 28mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 11/1$343
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/1. 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 11/171:49 pmSNA - CLT
2 stops23h 56mFrontier
Fri 11/215:16 pmCLT - SNA
1 stop21h 03mFrontier
Deal found 11/1$358
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/2. 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 Southwest is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 12/1611:55 amSNA - CLT
1 stop6h 15mSouthwest
Wed 12/177:00 amCLT - SNA
1 stop8h 10mSouthwest
Deal found 11/2$359

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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 November 3, 2025.
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

Fly to

Charlotte

Route

Depart

Return

Price

Santa AnaCharlotte

SNA - CLT

SNACLT

Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty

Fri 12/12

8:19 pm-9:39 am

2 stops10h 20m

Charlotte Douglas

Mon 12/15

2:58 pm-10:23 pm

2 stops10h 25m

$285

Santa AnaCharlotte

SNA - CLT

SNACLT

Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty

Tue 12/16

11:55 am-9:10 pm

1 stop6h 15m

Charlotte Douglas

Wed 12/17

12:55 pm-6:50 pm

2 stops8h 55m

$360

Santa AnaCharlotte

SNA - CLT

SNACLT

Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty

Sat 1/10

9:01 am-4:32 pm

Nonstop4h 31m

Charlotte Douglas

Wed 1/14

5:34 pm-8:02 pm

Nonstop5h 28m

$399

Santa AnaCharlotte

SNA - CLT

SNACLT

Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty

Fri 12/19

11:11 am-9:39 am

2 stops19h 28m

Charlotte Douglas

Mon 12/22

9:00 am-10:27 pm

2 stops16h 27m

$418

Santa AnaCharlotte

SNA - CLT

SNACLT

Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty

Sat 1/10

6:45 am-4:04 pm

1 stop6h 19m

Charlotte Douglas

Wed 1/14

6:00 am-10:49 am

1 stop7h 49m

$419

Santa AnaCharlotte

SNA - CLT

SNACLT

Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty

Tue 3/10

6:45 am-4:03 pm

1 stop6h 18m

Charlotte Douglas

Sat 3/14

5:30 am-11:34 am

1 stop9h 04m

$446

Santa AnaCharlotte

SNA - CLT

SNACLT

Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty

Fri 11/21

12:04 pm-4:23 pm

1 stop25h 19m

Charlotte Douglas

Sun 11/23

5:16 pm-11:19 am

1 stop21h 03m

$456

Santa AnaCharlotte

SNA - CLT

SNACLT

Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty

Mon 3/16

10:10 am-8:00 pm

1 stop6h 50m

Charlotte Douglas

Fri 3/20

10:50 am-9:15 pm

1 stop13h 25m

$462

Santa AnaCharlotte

SNA - CLT

SNACLT

Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty

Tue 12/16

6:45 am-2:02 pm

3 stops28h 17m

Charlotte Douglas

Wed 12/17

8:10 pm-10:27 pm

3 stops29h 17m

$463

Santa AnaCharlotte

SNA - CLT

SNACLT

Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty

Tue 11/25

1:27 pm-4:50 pm

2 stops24h 23m

Charlotte Douglas

Fri 12/5

2:58 pm-10:23 pm

2 stops10h 25m

$472

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Compare providers for flights from Santa Ana to Charlotte

Provider information is updated monthly. Please note that these providers often have deals for this flight, but the availability may vary on a day-by-day basis on Cheapflights.
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 November.
ProviderPrice AccuracyTrust Score*
ExpediaPrice Accuracy2 starsTrust Score*3 stars
FlightHubPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*1 star
eDreamsPrice 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 eDreams to be most consistent on Cheapflights vs. eDreams Users can find the same prices on Santa Ana, California-Charlotte flight deals on Cheapflights vs. eDreams >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 eDreams the most. eDreams 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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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 October 31, 2025.

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, February is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Santa Ana, California to Charlotte (average of $113). Flying from Santa Ana, California to Charlotte in March is currently the most expensive (average of $227). 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 November 3, 2025.

Unlike in the evening, when flights are generally more expensive, you can save up to 57% on flights from Santa Ana, California to Charlotte by exploring options for tickets in the afternoon.

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 November 3, 2025.
Read through reviews of airlines operating flights from Santa Ana to Charlotte, such as Delta, American Airlines, and Spirit Airlines. Reviews also offer insight into each airline's entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Delta
7.9
Good
8,001 reviews

Entertainment

7.9

Crew

8.5

Boarding

8.2

Overall

7.9

Food

7.3

Comfort

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
Delta
7.9
Good
8,001 reviews
Delta
7.9
Good
8,001 reviews

Entertainment

7.9

Crew

8.5

Boarding

8.2

Overall

7.9

Food

7.3

Comfort

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
American Airlines
7.2
Good
11,034 reviews
Delta
7.9
Good
8,001 reviews

Entertainment

7.9

Crew

8.5

Boarding

8.2

Overall

7.9

Food

7.3

Comfort

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
Spirit Airlines
6.3
Okay
8,120 reviews
Delta
7.9
Good
8,001 reviews

Entertainment

7.9

Crew

8.5

Boarding

8.2

Overall

7.9

Food

7.3

Comfort

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?

    Flights from Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty to Charlotte Douglas have been viewed 2 times in the past calendar month.

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

    Airlines like Spirit Airlines, Southwest, and American Airlines fly from Santa Ana, California to Charlotte in about 6h 15m. The time it takes to get you to your destination can typically vary by up to 4h 05m. 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 $138, Spirit Airlines will fly you from Santa Ana, California to Charlotte and back. In addition to Spirit Airlines, many other airlines offer competitively priced options for your trip. Search Cheapflights for deals from Delta and American Airlines - these airlines can fly you to your destination from $374 and $397, respectively. Spirit Airlines is priced at 72% lower than the current average price of a flight leaving 3 months from now.

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

    The cheapest flight price from Santa Ana, California to Charlotte is $160. On average you can expect to pay $1,031. The most popular route, (Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty - Charlotte Douglas), can usually be booked for $214.

  • 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, February is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Santa Ana, California to Charlotte (average of $113). Flying from Santa Ana, California to Charlotte in March is currently the most expensive (average of $227). 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 3 airlines flying from Santa Ana to Charlotte

Discover the top 3 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 November 3, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Spirit AirlinesCheapest$138Average$227FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time65%
DeltaCheapest$374Average$485FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
American AirlinesCheapest$397Average$502FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%

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