What is the cheapest airline to fly from Santa Ana to Columbus round-trip?

Flying on Spirit Airlines is currently your cheapest option to Columbus, with prices starting at $145. Users have found that Spirit Airlines is 64% cheaper than the other options available to this destination.

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

To fly one-way, consider booking your trip with Spirit Airlines, which is currently one of the cheapest options available, starting at $74. Breeze Airways flights start at $145 while deals on American Airlines start at $168 one-way.

In terms of precipitation, rainfall in Columbus ranges from 2.3 - 4.8 inches per month. July is typically the wettest month, when rainfall can reach 4.8 in. February is typically the driest time to visit Columbus when rainfall is around 2.3 in.

If weather is an important factor for your trip to Columbus, use this chart to help with planning. For those seeking warmer temperatures, July is the ideal time of year to visit, when temperatures reach an average of 75.2 F. Travelers looking to avoid the cold should look outside of January, when temperatures are typically at their lowest (around 30.2 F).

What are the cheapest flights from Santa Ana to Columbus?

The cheapest flight price from Santa Ana to Columbus is $109. On average you can expect to pay $304. The most popular route, (Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty - Columbus), can usually be booked for $181.

What are the most popular airlines that fly from Santa Ana to Columbus?

Before booking your flight from Santa Ana to Columbus check out the most popular airlines for this route: American Airlines, Delta or Breeze Airways.

What is the cheapest day to fly round-trip from Santa Ana to Columbus?

Users have found that leaving on a Tuesday can be a cost-effective option. It’s possible to save up to 181% on your flight compared to booking on days when demand is much higher.

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

To save on the cost of your flight from Santa Ana to Columbus, book at least 50 days before your planned departure. Booking around this time can save you about 83% on the cost of this flight compared to booking a flight leaving this week. We have found prices from $271 if you need a flight within two weeks. For flights within the next 72 hours, you can find tickets from as low as $413.

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

Our data shows that October tends to be the cheapest month to fly to Columbus from Santa Ana. Users have commonly found prices around $359 for the month, but tickets can be as low as $108. Due to multiple factors, prepare for potentially higher prices in February.

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

Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty (SNA) is the airport you will fly out of if you book a flight from Santa Ana to Columbus. You should not have trouble finding flights to Columbus from J. Wayne/Orange Cnty; the airport handles an average of 0 outbound flights to Columbus per day. You should also have plenty of airline options to choose from since 6 airlines have flights from the Santa Ana airport to Columbus. It is only a 4.8 mi journey to J. Wayne/Orange Cnty (SNA) from Santa Ana’s city center.

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

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

How can I find direct flights from Santa Ana to Columbus?

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

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Thu 10/26:45 amSNA - CMH

1 stop12h 44mSpirit Airlines

Tue 10/712:53 pmCMH - SNA

1 stop12h 12mSpirit Airlines

Deal found 7/28

$145

Thu 8/76:45 amSNA - CMH

1 stop7h 40mMultiple Airlines

Thu 8/145:25 pmCMH - SNA

1 stop20h 45mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 7/28

$301

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Thu 10/26:45 amSNA - CMH

1 stop12h 44mSpirit Airlines

Tue 10/712:53 pmCMH - SNA

1 stop12h 12mSpirit Airlines

Deal found 7/28

$145

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Mon 8/41:25 pmSNA - CMH

1 stop6h 24mDelta

Tue 8/126:00 amCMH - SNA

1 stop7h 53mDelta

Deal found 7/28

$393

Tue 8/59:14 amSNA - CMH

1 stop6h 19mAmerican Airlines

Tue 8/1911:47 amCMH - SNA

1 stop9h 06mAmerican Airlines

Deal found 7/28

$376

Tue 8/55:49 pmSNA - CMH

1 stop8h 24mAlaska Airlines

Tue 8/196:28 pmCMH - SNA

2 stops24h 14mAlaska Airlines

Deal found 7/28

$420

Tue 8/511:35 amSNA - CMH

2 stops9h 13mUnited Airlines

Tue 8/196:00 amCMH - SNA

2 stops9h 44mUnited Airlines

Deal found 7/28

$476

Thu 8/76:45 amSNA - CMH

1 stop7h 40mSpirit Airlines

Sun 8/106:30 pmCMH - SNA

1 stop27h 33mSpirit Airlines

Deal found 7/27

$296

Thu 8/76:45 amSNA - CMH

1 stop7h 40mMultiple Airlines

Thu 8/145:25 pmCMH - SNA

1 stop20h 45mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 7/28

$301

Mon 8/1112:44 pmSNA - CMH

1 stop8h 45mDelta

Thu 8/148:00 amCMH - SNA

1 stop7h 42mDelta

Deal found 7/27

$359

Fri 8/156:45 amSNA - CMH

1 stop12h 31mSpirit Airlines

Mon 8/181:03 pmCMH - SNA

1 stop9h 32mSpirit Airlines

Deal found 7/28

$213

Tue 8/199:10 amSNA - CMH

1 stop6h 27mAmerican Airlines

Tue 8/265:00 pmCMH - SNA

1 stop7h 31mAmerican Airlines

Deal found 7/27

$325

Wed 8/2011:30 amSNA - CMH

1 stop8h 13mUnited Airlines

Sat 8/234:35 pmCMH - SNA

1 stop6h 58mUnited Airlines

Deal found 7/26

$415

One-way flights from Santa Ana to Columbus
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Thu 9/116:45 amSNA - CMH

1 stop12h 44mSpirit Airlines

Deal found 7/28

$74

Sun 8/31:08 pmSNA - CMH

Nonstop4h 28mBreeze Airways

Deal found 7/27

$145

Wed 9/106:45 amSNA - CMH

2 stops8h 47mAmerican Airlines

Deal found 7/27

$168

Thu 1/229:20 pmSNA - CMH

1 stop8h 41mDelta

Deal found 7/28

$169

Wed 8/611:56 amSNA - CMH

1 stop25h 34mFrontier

Deal found 7/29

$177

Fri 9/195:59 pmSNA - CMH

1 stop8h 08mHawaiian Airlines

Deal found 7/28

$208

Tue 8/55:49 pmSNA - CMH

1 stop8h 24mAlaska Airlines

Deal found 7/28

$213

Sun 8/33:00 pmSNA - CMH

1 stop6h 55mSouthwest

Deal found 7/28

$230

Mon 8/47:05 pmSNA - CMH

2 stops11h 32mUnited Airlines

Deal found 7/28

$264

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Depart

Return

Price

Santa AnaColumbus

SNA - CMH

SNACMH

Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty

Thu 10/2

6:45 am-10:29 pm

1 stop12h 44m

Columbus

Tue 10/7

12:53 pm-10:05 pm

1 stop12h 12m

$145

Santa AnaColumbus

SNA - CMH

SNACMH

Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty

Thu 9/11

6:45 am-10:29 pm

1 stop12h 44m

$74

Santa AnaColumbus

SNA - CMH

SNACMH

Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty

Sun 8/3

1:08 pm-8:36 pm

Nonstop4h 28m

$145

Santa AnaColumbus

SNA - CMH

SNACMH

Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty

Wed 9/10

6:45 am-6:32 pm

2 stops8h 47m

$168

Santa AnaColumbus

SNA - CMH

SNACMH

Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty

Thu 1/22

9:20 pm-9:01 am

1 stop8h 41m

$169

Santa AnaColumbus

SNA - CMH

SNACMH

Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty

Wed 8/6

11:56 am-4:30 pm

1 stop25h 34m

$177

Santa AnaColumbus

SNA - CMH

SNACMH

Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty

Fri 9/19

5:59 pm-5:07 am

1 stop8h 08m

$208

Santa AnaColumbus

SNA - CMH

SNACMH

Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty

Tue 8/5

5:49 pm-5:13 am

1 stop8h 24m

$213

Santa AnaColumbus

SNA - CMH

SNACMH

Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty

Sun 8/3

3:00 pm-12:55 am

1 stop6h 55m

$230

Santa AnaColumbus

SNA - CMH

SNACMH

Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty

Mon 8/4

7:05 pm-9:37 am

2 stops11h 32m

$264

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How far ahead should I book a flight from Santa Ana to Columbus?

The best time to book flights from Santa Ana to Columbus is 18 days before your desired departure date. The cost of your flight will likely increase significantly if you book two weeks in advance of your flight.

What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Santa Ana to Columbus?

Currently, August is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Santa Ana to Columbus (average of $254). Flying from Santa Ana to Columbus in March is currently the most expensive (average of $352). 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 CMH?

It’s optimal to fly from Santa Ana to Columbus at noon. By choosing this option you can save up to 43% on the cost of your flight, compared to a flight in the afternoon.

What is the cheapest day to fly from Santa Ana to Columbus?

Travelers seeking maximum savings on their Santa Ana to Columbus flight should consider departing on Wednesday at noon when fares are most often at their lowest. Thursday evenings flights should be avoided if possible as fares are typically the most expensive at this time.

Reviews of airlines servicing Columbus

See what other customers who have flown with Alaska Airlines, Southwest, and Delta from Santa Ana to Columbus have to say. You can also see how each airline compares in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.

Alaska Airlines

8.0

Very good

10,000 reviews

Reviews

1 / 20

10.0

Excellent

James,Apr 2025

LAX - SFO

Good flight except the uncontrollable cold air from the ceiling.

Alaska Airlines

8.0

Very good

10,000 reviews

Alaska Airlines

8.0

Very good

10,000 reviews

Reviews

1 / 20

10.0

Excellent

James,Apr 2025

LAX - SFO

Good flight except the uncontrollable cold air from the ceiling.

Southwest

8.0

Very good

4,238 reviews

Alaska Airlines

8.0

Very good

10,000 reviews

Reviews

1 / 20

10.0

Excellent

James,Apr 2025

LAX - SFO

Good flight except the uncontrollable cold air from the ceiling.

Delta

8.0

Very good

7,977 reviews

Alaska Airlines

8.0

Very good

10,000 reviews

Reviews

1 / 20

10.0

Excellent

James,Apr 2025

LAX - SFO

Good flight except the uncontrollable cold air from the ceiling.

Breeze Airways

8.0

Very good

190 reviews

Alaska Airlines

8.0

Very good

10,000 reviews

Reviews

1 / 20

10.0

Excellent

James,Apr 2025

LAX - SFO

Good flight except the uncontrollable cold air from the ceiling.

Hawaiian Airlines

7.8

Good

2,605 reviews

Alaska Airlines

8.0

Very good

10,000 reviews

Reviews

1 / 20

10.0

Excellent

James,Apr 2025

LAX - SFO

Good flight except the uncontrollable cold air from the ceiling.

Related info for your journey

What airport do you fly from for flights from Santa Ana to Columbus?
Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty (SNA) is the airport you will fly out of if you book a flight from Santa Ana to Columbus. You should not have trouble finding flights to Columbus from J. Wayne/Orange Cnty; the airport handles an average of 0 outbound flights to Columbus per day. You should also have plenty of airline options to choose from since 6 airlines have flights from the Santa Ana airport to Columbus. It is only a 4.8 mi journey to J. Wayne/Orange Cnty (SNA) from Santa Ana’s city center.
What is the cheapest airline to fly from Santa Ana to Columbus round-trip?
Flying on Spirit Airlines is currently your cheapest option to Columbus, with prices starting at $145. Users have found that Spirit Airlines is 64% cheaper than the other options available to this destination.
What are the cheapest airlines to fly from Santa Ana to Columbus one-way?
To fly one-way, consider booking your trip with Spirit Airlines, which is currently one of the cheapest options available, starting at $74. Breeze Airways flights start at $145 while deals on American Airlines start at $168 one-way.
What are the cheapest flights from Santa Ana to Columbus?
The cheapest flight price from Santa Ana to Columbus is $109. On average you can expect to pay $304. The most popular route, (Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty - Columbus), can usually be booked for $181.
Can I find deals for flights from Santa Ana to Columbus that include hotel bookings?
Yes. In addition to deals on Santa Ana to Columbus flights, Cheapflights offers vacation packages that include both flights and hotel.
How can I find direct flights from Santa Ana to Columbus?
After entering your origin and destination, apply the non-stop filter on the search result page to find direct flights from Santa Ana to Columbus.
Can I find deals for business class flights from Santa Ana to Columbus?
Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Santa Ana to Columbus 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 to Columbus?
Currently, August is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Santa Ana to Columbus (average of $254). Flying from Santa Ana to Columbus in March is currently the most expensive (average of $352). 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 6 airlines flying from Santa Ana to Columbus

Airline	Cheapest	Average	Flexibility	On-time
Breeze Airways	Cheapest$119	Average$267	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-timeN/A
Spirit Airlines	Cheapest$139	Average$263	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time65%
Delta	Cheapest$162	Average$399	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-timeN/A
United Airlines	Cheapest$276	Average$439	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time69%
American Airlines	Cheapest$288	Average$481	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time71%
Southwest	Cheapest$389	Average$447	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time63%

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