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$153+ Cheap flights from Santa Ana, CA (SNA) to Columbus

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 7/12. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
SNA — CMH
Jul 24 — Jul 311
Fri 7/24
Fri 7/31
1 adult, Economy
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Cheap flight deals from Santa Ana to Columbus

Cheapest flights from Santa Ana to Columbus
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Santa Ana to Columbus. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on June 24, 2026.

This Breeze Airways deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/24. 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 Breeze Airways is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 7/912:41 pm
SNA
-
CMH
Nonstop4h 33m
Breeze Airways
Sun 7/129:52 am
CMH
-
SNA
Nonstop5h 04m
Breeze Airways
Deal found 6/24$288
This CheapOair deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/19. 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 9/49:09 am
SNA
-
CMH
1 stop7h 33m
Frontier
Fri 9/114:57 pm
CMH
-
SNA
1 stop20h 15m
Frontier
Deal found 6/19$328
This CheapOair deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/23. 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 7/2312:41 pm
SNA
-
CMH
Nonstop4h 33m
Breeze Airways
Thu 7/309:52 am
CMH
-
SNA
Nonstop5h 04m
Breeze Airways
Deal found 6/23$329
This Breeze Airways deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/20. 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 Breeze Airways is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 7/2312:41 pm
SNA
-
CMH
Nonstop4h 33m
Breeze Airways
Sun 7/269:52 am
CMH
-
SNA
Nonstop5h 04m
Breeze Airways
Deal found 6/20$333
This Orbitz deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/22. 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 Orbitz is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 8/125:32 pm
SNA
-
CMH
1 stop9h 08m
Multiple Airlines
Sun 8/169:52 am
CMH
-
SNA
Nonstop5h 04m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 6/22$343
This CheapOair deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/21. 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 8/612:41 pm
SNA
-
CMH
Nonstop4h 33m
Breeze Airways
Sun 8/99:52 am
CMH
-
SNA
Nonstop5h 04m
Breeze Airways
Deal found 6/21$346
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/21. 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 Delta is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 8/2012:20 pm
SNA
-
CMH
1 stop8h 36m
Delta
Mon 8/242:59 pm
CMH
-
SNA
1 stop9h 57m
Delta
Deal found 6/21$349
This CheapOair deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/19. 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.
Sun 7/512:41 pm
SNA
-
CMH
Nonstop4h 33m
Breeze Airways
Sun 7/129:52 am
CMH
-
SNA
Nonstop5h 04m
Breeze Airways
Deal found 6/19$351

Find flight deals from Santa Ana to Columbus

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Santa Ana (SNA) to Columbus (C01). 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 June 24, 2026.

Round-trip from

$288
(Breeze Airways)

One-way from

$153
(CheapOair)

Popular in

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Cheapest in

May

Average price

$441
From Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty to Columbus
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Customize your flight search to find flights from Santa Ana to Columbus 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 June 24, 2026.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Santa Ana to Columbus that are best for you.

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Route

Depart

Return

Price

Cheapest round-trip

Santa AnaColumbus

SNA - CMH

SNACMH

Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty

Thu 8/20

12:20 pm-11:56 pm

1 stop8h 36m

Columbus

Mon 8/24

2:59 pm-9:56 pm

1 stop9h 57m

$349

Santa AnaColumbus

SNA - CMH

SNACMH

Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty

Thu 9/3

2:00 pm-12:58 am

1 stop7h 58m

Columbus

Wed 9/9

6:25 am-10:26 am

1 stop7h 01m

$349

Santa AnaColumbus

SNA - CMH

SNACMH

Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty

Tue 8/4

1:30 pm-10:50 pm

1 stop6h 20m

Columbus

Wed 8/12

11:45 am-5:30 pm

2 stops8h 45m

$364
Quickest round-trip

Santa AnaColumbus

SNA - CMH

SNACMH

Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty

Thu 7/16

12:41 pm-8:14 pm

Nonstop4h 33m

Columbus

Sun 7/19

9:52 am-11:56 am

Nonstop5h 04m

$373

Santa AnaColumbus

SNA - CMH

SNACMH

Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty

Thu 8/20

8:00 am-6:55 pm

2 stops7h 55m

Columbus

Mon 8/24

12:50 pm-6:20 pm

2 stops8h 30m

$413

Santa AnaColumbus

SNA - CMH

SNACMH

Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty

Thu 10/29

8:06 am-8:53 pm

1 stop9h 47m

Columbus

Mon 11/2

8:25 am-3:41 pm

1 stop10h 16m

$421

Santa AnaColumbus

SNA - CMH

SNACMH

Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty

Tue 7/14

2:10 pm-11:59 pm

1 stop6h 49m

Columbus

Wed 7/15

3:30 pm-10:01 pm

1 stop9h 31m

$449

Santa AnaColumbus

SNA - CMH

SNACMH

Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty

Tue 11/17

7:00 am-6:43 pm

1 stop8h 43m

Columbus

Wed 11/18

5:51 am-2:02 pm

2 stops11h 11m

$454

Santa AnaColumbus

SNA - CMH

SNACMH

Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty

Thu 8/20

12:06 pm-11:44 pm

1 stop8h 38m

Columbus

Mon 8/24

2:12 pm-10:17 pm

2 stops11h 05m

$454
Cheapest one-way

Santa AnaColumbus

SNA - CMH

SNACMH

Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty

Sun 11/1

1:20 pm-10:58 pm

1 stop6h 38m

$175

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Deals found on 6/19

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

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

Currently, August is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Santa Ana, California to Columbus (average of $119). Flying from Santa Ana, California to Columbus in January is currently the most expensive (average of $478). 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.

How much does it cost to fly round-trip from Santa Ana, California to Columbus?

Reviews of airlines servicing Columbus

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to Columbus. 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 Columbus. Reviews last updated June 24, 2026.
See what other customers who have flown with Breeze Airways,Southwest, andDelta 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.
Breeze Airways
8.2
Very good
293 reviews

Crew

8.8

Comfort

8.2

Overall

8.2

Entertainment

6.7

Food

6.7

Boarding

8.4

Reviews

1 / 18
4.0
Okay

Lisa,Mar 2026

ORF - JAX

*Flight was delayed twice *Once plane arrived crew closed the entryway to discuss whatever, leaving us to wait again. *Finally arriving Jax, we were delayed again for 20 minutes because another plane at the gate hadn’t pushed back Overall, score 2 out of 5. Lots of passengers upset.
Breeze Airways
8.2
Very good
293 reviews
Breeze Airways
8.2
Very good
293 reviews

Crew

8.8

Comfort

8.2

Overall

8.2

Entertainment

6.7

Food

6.7

Boarding

8.4

Reviews

1 / 18
4.0
Okay

Lisa,Mar 2026

ORF - JAX

*Flight was delayed twice *Once plane arrived crew closed the entryway to discuss whatever, leaving us to wait again. *Finally arriving Jax, we were delayed again for 20 minutes because another plane at the gate hadn’t pushed back Overall, score 2 out of 5. Lots of passengers upset.
Southwest
7.9
Good
4,242 reviews
Breeze Airways
8.2
Very good
293 reviews

Crew

8.8

Comfort

8.2

Overall

8.2

Entertainment

6.7

Food

6.7

Boarding

8.4

Reviews

1 / 18
4.0
Okay

Lisa,Mar 2026

ORF - JAX

*Flight was delayed twice *Once plane arrived crew closed the entryway to discuss whatever, leaving us to wait again. *Finally arriving Jax, we were delayed again for 20 minutes because another plane at the gate hadn’t pushed back Overall, score 2 out of 5. Lots of passengers upset.
Delta
7.8
Good
8,434 reviews
Breeze Airways
8.2
Very good
293 reviews

Crew

8.8

Comfort

8.2

Overall

8.2

Entertainment

6.7

Food

6.7

Boarding

8.4

Reviews

1 / 18
4.0
Okay

Lisa,Mar 2026

ORF - JAX

*Flight was delayed twice *Once plane arrived crew closed the entryway to discuss whatever, leaving us to wait again. *Finally arriving Jax, we were delayed again for 20 minutes because another plane at the gate hadn’t pushed back Overall, score 2 out of 5. Lots of passengers upset.
United Airlines
7.4
Good
9,885 reviews
Breeze Airways
8.2
Very good
293 reviews

Crew

8.8

Comfort

8.2

Overall

8.2

Entertainment

6.7

Food

6.7

Boarding

8.4

Reviews

1 / 18
4.0
Okay

Lisa,Mar 2026

ORF - JAX

*Flight was delayed twice *Once plane arrived crew closed the entryway to discuss whatever, leaving us to wait again. *Finally arriving Jax, we were delayed again for 20 minutes because another plane at the gate hadn’t pushed back Overall, score 2 out of 5. Lots of passengers upset.
American Airlines
7.1
Good
11,754 reviews
Breeze Airways
8.2
Very good
293 reviews

Crew

8.8

Comfort

8.2

Overall

8.2

Entertainment

6.7

Food

6.7

Boarding

8.4

Reviews

1 / 18
4.0
Okay

Lisa,Mar 2026

ORF - JAX

*Flight was delayed twice *Once plane arrived crew closed the entryway to discuss whatever, leaving us to wait again. *Finally arriving Jax, we were delayed again for 20 minutes because another plane at the gate hadn’t pushed back Overall, score 2 out of 5. Lots of passengers upset.

Related info for your journey

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from Santa Ana to Columbus. Access travel guides, tips, and recommendations to enhance your travel experience. Get information about local attractions, weather, transportation options, and more.

  • 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 5 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.

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

    Delta, Southwest, and Breeze Airways can get you from Santa Ana, California to Columbus in just under 4h 33m. Your travel time can differ by up to 4h 03m. Airlines will cover a distance of 1968 mi. Both multi-stop and nonstop flights can be found to your destination and back.

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

    Flying on Breeze Airways is currently your cheapest option to Columbus, with prices starting at $119. Additional round-trip tickets that might be worth considering are offered by Delta and United Airlines, with the lowest prices starting at $162 and $256, respectively. Users have found that Breeze Airways is 75% cheaper than the other options available to this destination.

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

    The cheapest airlines for a one-way flight from Santa Ana, California to Columbus are Breeze Airways ($109), Southwest ($138), and United Airlines ($143).

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

    The cheapest flight price from Santa Ana, California to Columbus is $159. On average you can expect to pay $285. The most popular route, (Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty - Columbus), can usually be booked for $329.

  • 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, California to Columbus?

    Currently, August is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Santa Ana, California to Columbus (average of $119). Flying from Santa Ana, California to Columbus in January is currently the most expensive (average of $478). 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 5 airlines flying from Santa Ana to Columbus

Discover the top 5 airlines that operate flights from Santa Ana to Columbus. 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 June 24, 2026.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Breeze AirwaysCheapest$119Average$372FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
DeltaCheapest$162Average$501FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
United AirlinesCheapest$256Average$494FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
American AirlinesCheapest$288Average$494FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
SouthwestCheapest$347Average$466FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time63%

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