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$76+ Cheap flights from Santa Ana to Denver (SNA - DEN)

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 4/10. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
SNA — DEN
Apr 22 — Apr 291
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Cheapflights Tip: The best prices from Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty to Denver Intl are usually found in October or September, booked 40 days in advance, depart on a Friday or Saturday and return on a Saturday

Cheap flight deals from Santa Ana to Denver

Cheapest flights from Santa Ana to Denver
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Santa Ana to Denver. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on March 23, 2026.

This CheapOair deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/18. 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 5/81:04 pm
SNA
-
DEN
1 stop19h 48m
Frontier
Mon 5/117:40 am
DEN
-
SNA
Nonstop2h 29m
Frontier
Deal found 3/18$145
This CheapOair deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/22. 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 CheapOair is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 4/1012:19 pm
SNA
-
DEN
Nonstop2h 26m
Frontier
Mon 4/136:00 am
DEN
-
SNA
1 stop14h 40m
Frontier
Deal found 3/22$146
This Cheapflightsfares deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/20. 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 Cheapflightsfares is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 4/2411:29 am
SNA
-
DEN
Nonstop2h 26m
Frontier
Sun 4/269:08 am
DEN
-
SNA
Nonstop2h 36m
Frontier
Deal found 3/20$147
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/19. 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 Kiwi.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 4/2512:10 pm
SNA
-
DEN
Nonstop2h 26m
Multiple Airlines
Sun 4/2610:29 pm
DEN
-
SNA
1 stop18h 51m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 3/19$148
This Cheapflightsfares deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/19. 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 Cheapflightsfares is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 4/2512:10 pm
SNA
-
DEN
Nonstop2h 26m
Frontier
Sun 4/267:05 pm
DEN
-
SNA
1 stop23h 51m
Frontier
Deal found 3/19$150
This CheapOair deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/20. 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 CheapOair is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 4/202:41 pm
SNA
-
DEN
1 stop8h 39m
Frontier
Wed 4/229:30 pm
DEN
-
SNA
1 stop20h 13m
Frontier
Deal found 3/20$151
This CheapOair deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/22. 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 CheapOair is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 5/212:10 pm
SNA
-
DEN
Nonstop2h 26m
Frontier
Sat 5/97:40 am
DEN
-
SNA
Nonstop2h 29m
Frontier
Deal found 3/22$152
This Frontier deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/22. 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 Frontier is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 5/78:14 pm
SNA
-
DEN
1 stop6h 11m
Frontier
Sun 5/107:40 am
DEN
-
SNA
Nonstop2h 29m
Frontier
Deal found 3/22$154
This CheapOair deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/20. 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 CheapOair is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 5/169:54 am
SNA
-
DEN
Nonstop2h 24m
Frontier
Mon 5/186:45 am
DEN
-
SNA
1 stop9h 50m
Frontier
Deal found 3/20$155
This Cheapflightsfares deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/18. 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 Cheapflightsfares is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 4/239:45 am
SNA
-
DEN
1 stop6h 19m
Frontier
Sun 4/269:08 am
DEN
-
SNA
Nonstop2h 36m
Frontier
Deal found 3/18$156

Find flight deals from Santa Ana to Denver

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Santa Ana (SNA) to Denver (DEN). 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 March 23, 2026.

Most accurate provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Most trusted provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Round-trip from

$145
(CheapOair)

One-way from

$76
(Frontier)

Popular in

March

Cheapest in

October

Average price

$309

Good round-trip deal

$303 or less

Good one-way deal

$164 or less
Provider with most accurate pricing for Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty-Denver Intl flight deals.
Provider most trusted by Cheapflights users for Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty-Denver Intl flights.
From Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty to Denver Intl
One-way flight from Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty to Denver Intl
Highest demand for flights based on searches. 6% potential increase in price ($16 potential increase over avg. RT price).
Cheapest flight prices on average. 1% potential price decrease ($5 potential savings vs. average RT price).
Average for round-trip flights in March 2026
Price to beat on a round-trip flight from Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty to Denver Intl.
Price to beat on a one-way flight from Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty to Denver Intl.

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Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Santa Ana to Denver that are best for you.

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Route

Depart

Return

Price

Cheapest round-trip

Santa AnaDenver

SNA - DEN

SNADEN

Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty

Sat 4/18

7:30 am-2:40 pm

2 stops6h 10m

Denver Intl

Sat 4/25

8:45 am-3:15 pm

2 stops7h 30m

$295
Quickest round-trip

Santa AnaDenver

SNA - DEN

SNADEN

Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty

Thu 5/14

7:50 pm-11:05 pm

Nonstop2h 15m

Denver Intl

Mon 5/18

9:50 am-11:20 am

Nonstop2h 30m

$303

Santa AnaDenver

SNA - DEN

SNADEN

Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty

Mon 4/27

6:28 pm-9:52 pm

Nonstop2h 24m

Denver Intl

Mon 5/4

8:25 pm-9:57 pm

Nonstop2h 32m

$327

Santa AnaDenver

SNA - DEN

SNADEN

Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty

Sun 4/5

6:28 pm-9:52 pm

Nonstop2h 24m

Denver Intl

Fri 4/10

8:10 am-9:44 am

Nonstop2h 34m

$367

Santa AnaDenver

SNA - DEN

SNADEN

Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty

Mon 6/1

6:26 pm-9:47 pm

Nonstop2h 21m

Denver Intl

Wed 6/3

11:20 am-12:51 pm

Nonstop2h 31m

$409

Santa AnaDenver

SNA - DEN

SNADEN

Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty

Sat 5/30

6:20 pm-12:47 am

1 stop5h 27m

Denver Intl

Sun 5/31

8:32 pm-10:01 pm

Nonstop2h 29m

$429

Santa AnaDenver

SNA - DEN

SNADEN

Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty

Fri 4/3

6:28 pm-9:52 pm

Nonstop2h 24m

Denver Intl

Mon 4/6

3:50 pm-5:23 pm

Nonstop2h 33m

$432

Santa AnaDenver

SNA - DEN

SNADEN

Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty

Sat 5/9

6:45 am-4:02 pm

1 stop8h 17m

Denver Intl

Mon 5/11

11:50 am-7:02 pm

1 stop8h 12m

$433

Santa AnaDenver

SNA - DEN

SNADEN

Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty

Mon 4/20

7:00 am-10:33 am

Nonstop2h 33m

Denver Intl

Wed 4/22

7:15 pm-8:47 pm

Nonstop2h 32m

$443

Santa AnaDenver

SNA - DEN

SNADEN

Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty

Tue 5/12

8:05 am-9:49 pm

1 stop12h 44m

Denver Intl

Tue 5/19

6:40 am-8:34 pm

2 stops14h 54m

$453

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Compare providers for flights from Santa Ana to Denver

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 Denver in March.
ProviderPrice AccuracyTrust Score*
ExpediaPrice Accuracy1 starTrust Score*3 stars
FlightHubPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
eDreamsPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
CheapOairPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
JustAirTicketPrice 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-Denver flights, users find the pricing of FlightHub to be most consistent on Cheapflights vs. FlightHub Users can find the same prices on Santa Ana-Denver flight deals on Cheapflights vs. FlightHub >95% of the time. Price accuracy is based on data collected from Santa Ana-Denver flight searches over the past month and is updated monthly.
  • Most trusted provider: When it comes to deals on Santa Ana-Denver 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-Denver 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 Denver

Have a flexible travel schedule? Discover the best time to fly to Denver from Santa Ana with our price prediction graph.
Estimated round-trip price
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Everything you need to know about your flight from Santa Ana to Denver

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

Use this chart to determine the optimal time to book a round-trip flight from Santa Ana to Denver. Price data was last updated on March 13, 2026.

Booking 40 days in advance of your planned departure date is, on average, the best time to get cheap flights from Santa Ana to Denver. 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 to Denver?

Currently, August is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Santa Ana to Denver (average of $45). Flying from Santa Ana to Denver in March is currently the most expensive (average of $77). 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 DEN?

Find hourly flight availability from Santa Ana to Denver. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated March 23, 2026.

When flying from Santa Ana to Denver, the time of day you fly usually plays a role in the price. Save by searching for a flight in the morning, which can drop the price by up to 27% versus a flight at noon.

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

Use this chart to determine the cheapest time to fly round-trip from Santa Ana to Denver. Price data was last updated on March 14, 2026.

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

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Marisa Garcia

Marisa Garcia

Expert on Frontier

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Scott Laird

Expert on SNA

Originally from Anchorage, Alaska, Scott is a frequent contributor to Fodor’s Travel Guide, Conde Nast Traveler, TravelAge West, and TravelPulse. He holds a Bachelor of Science in Organizational Management from Alaska Pacific University and a Master of Science in Airline Management from Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University, and has worked in the airline and hotel industries and as a travel consultant.

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Emily Zemler

Expert on DEN

Emily is a freelance writer and book author based in London covering entertainment and travel. Her work has appeared in Los Angeles Times, Observer, and Conde Nast Traveler She has ventured to more than 40 countries and all seven continents, always in search of a great art museum. She has written extensively about hotels, luxury travel, and aviation.

Reviews of airlines servicing Denver

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to Denver. 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 Denver. Reviews last updated March 23, 2026.
Get a feel of what it's like to fly with Southwest,Delta, andUnited Airlines from Santa Ana to Denver by reading reviews from past customers. Users have also rated airlines in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.

Crew

8.6

Entertainment

7.5

Comfort

8.0

Boarding

8.1

Food

7.0

Overall

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Thomas,Dec 2025

SEA - DEN

Plane two hours late in leaving 1:00 pm west coat time got home next day at 2:45am most car rental places are closed and don’t open till 5am

Crew

8.6

Entertainment

7.5

Comfort

8.0

Boarding

8.1

Food

7.0

Overall

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Thomas,Dec 2025

SEA - DEN

Plane two hours late in leaving 1:00 pm west coat time got home next day at 2:45am most car rental places are closed and don’t open till 5am

Crew

8.6

Entertainment

7.5

Comfort

8.0

Boarding

8.1

Food

7.0

Overall

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Thomas,Dec 2025

SEA - DEN

Plane two hours late in leaving 1:00 pm west coat time got home next day at 2:45am most car rental places are closed and don’t open till 5am

Crew

8.6

Entertainment

7.5

Comfort

8.0

Boarding

8.1

Food

7.0

Overall

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Thomas,Dec 2025

SEA - DEN

Plane two hours late in leaving 1:00 pm west coat time got home next day at 2:45am most car rental places are closed and don’t open till 5am

Crew

8.6

Entertainment

7.5

Comfort

8.0

Boarding

8.1

Food

7.0

Overall

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Thomas,Dec 2025

SEA - DEN

Plane two hours late in leaving 1:00 pm west coat time got home next day at 2:45am most car rental places are closed and don’t open till 5am

Crew

8.6

Entertainment

7.5

Comfort

8.0

Boarding

8.1

Food

7.0

Overall

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Thomas,Dec 2025

SEA - DEN

Plane two hours late in leaving 1:00 pm west coat time got home next day at 2:45am most car rental places are closed and don’t open till 5am

Related info for your journey

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  • What airports do I use to fly from Santa Ana to Denver?

    If you book a flight from Santa Ana to Denver, you will be flying from J. Wayne/Orange Cnty to Denver Intl. Flights to Denver Intl (DEN) from Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty (SNA) take 2h 10m for a nonstop flight. There are 15 flights from J. Wayne/Orange Cnty to Denver per day from 4 airlines.

  • How popular is this Santa Ana to Denver flight route?

  • How long is the flight from Santa Ana to Denver?

    Southwest and United Airlines can get you from Santa Ana to Denver in just under 2h 24m. Your travel time can differ by up to 3h 46m. There are 844 mi between Santa Ana and Denver. Both multi-stop and nonstop flights can be found to your destination and back.

  • What are the cheapest airlines flying from Santa Ana to Denver round-trip?

    Cheapflights users have booked flights from Santa Ana to Denver round-trip from $72. Other airlines that can offer you cheap pricing are Southwest, from $177, and United Airlines, from $178. Users have found that Frontier is 71% cheaper than the other options available to this destination.

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

    $39 is the cheapest one-way deal found within the past few days, from Frontier. You may also be able to find cheap deals on Southwest and United Airlines, with prices starting from $78 and $98, respectively.

  • What are the most reliable airlines from Santa Ana to Denver?

    Consider Air Canada (88%), Copa Airlines (88%) or United Airlines (86%) when booking your flight. These represent the most reliable airlines when flying from Santa Ana to Denver.

  • What are the cheapest flights from Santa Ana to Denver?

    Looking at all options, your cheapest flight can be booked for $98. While the most popular route (Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty - Denver Intl) can be booked for $134 on average, our data indicates $828 when flying from Santa Ana to Denver.

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

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

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

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

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

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Santa Ana to Denver 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 Denver?

    Currently, August is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Santa Ana to Denver (average of $45). Flying from Santa Ana to Denver in March is currently the most expensive (average of $77). 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 Denver

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AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
DeltaCheapest$66Average$194FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
FrontierCheapest$70Average$180FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%
United AirlinesCheapest$176Average$313FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
SouthwestCheapest$177Average$297FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time63%
JetBlueCheapest$216Average$322FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%

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