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$244+ Cheap flights from Santa Ana, CA to Gainesville (SNA - GNV)

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 12/25. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
SNA — GNV
Dec 31 — Jan 71
Wed 12/31
Wed 1/7
1 adult, Economy
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This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/30. 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 American Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 12/1612:38 pmSNA - GNV
1 stop6h 57mAmerican Airlines
Sat 12/207:00 amGNV - SNA
2 stops11h 21mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 11/30$628
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/29. 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 American Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 12/1110:41 amSNA - GNV
1 stop8h 53mAmerican Airlines
Thu 12/187:00 amGNV - SNA
1 stop9h 56mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 11/29$637
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/28. 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 American Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sun 12/1412:43 pmSNA - GNV
1 stop6h 51mAmerican Airlines
Thu 12/187:00 amGNV - SNA
1 stop9h 56mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 11/28$657
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/28. 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 Delta is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sun 12/149:20 pmSNA - GNV
1 stop9h 05mDelta
Thu 12/186:00 amGNV - SNA
2 stops10h 00mDelta
Deal found 11/28$662
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/29. 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 American Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 12/312:38 pmSNA - GNV
1 stop6h 57mAmerican Airlines
Fri 12/54:10 pmGNV - SNA
1 stop20h 33mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 11/29$975

Cheap flight deals from Santa Ana to Gainesville

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Santa Ana (SNA) to Gainesville (GNV). 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 December 1, 2025.

Most accurate provider

eDreams
3 stars

Most trusted provider

eDreams
3 stars

Round-trip from

$487
(Delta)

One-way from

$244
(American Airlines)

Popular in

January

Cheapest in

May

Average price

$658
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From Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty to Gainesville Regional
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One-way flight from Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty to Gainesville Regional
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 14% potential increase in price ($113 potential increase over avg. RT price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 6% potential price decrease ($43 potential savings vs. average RT price).
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Customize your flight search to find flights from Santa Ana to Gainesville 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 December 1, 2025.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Santa Ana to Gainesville that are best for you.

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Santa Ana

Fly to

Gainesville

Route

Depart

Return

Price

Santa AnaGainesville

SNA - GNV

SNAGNV

Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty

Tue 1/27

6:45 am-6:10 pm

1 stop8h 25m

Gainesville Regional

Sat 1/31

1:15 pm-10:19 am

2 stops24h 04m

$487

Santa AnaGainesville

SNA - GNV

SNAGNV

Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty

Tue 12/16

12:38 pm-10:35 pm

1 stop6h 57m

Gainesville Regional

Sat 12/20

7:00 am-3:21 pm

2 stops11h 21m

$628

Santa AnaGainesville

SNA - GNV

SNAGNV

Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty

Mon 1/5

7:10 pm-9:24 am

2 stops11h 14m

Gainesville Regional

Fri 1/9

2:12 pm-8:04 pm

1 stop8h 52m

$633

Santa AnaGainesville

SNA - GNV

SNAGNV

Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty

Sat 2/14

12:59 pm-10:42 pm

1 stop6h 43m

$244

Santa AnaGainesville

SNA - GNV

SNAGNV

Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty

Thu 12/25

12:42 pm-10:20 pm

1 stop6h 38m

$244

Santa AnaGainesville

SNA - GNV

SNAGNV

Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty

Sat 2/14

9:23 am-10:36 pm

2 stops10h 13m

$249

Santa AnaGainesville

SNA - GNV

SNAGNV

Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty

Thu 3/12

9:20 pm-9:26 am

1 stop9h 06m

$299

Santa AnaGainesville

SNA - GNV

SNAGNV

Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty

Thu 3/12

7:45 am-7:20 pm

1 stop8h 35m

$339

Santa AnaGainesville

SNA - GNV

SNAGNV

Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty

Mon 12/29

2:15 pm-11:59 pm

1 stop6h 44m

$400

Santa AnaGainesville

SNA - GNV

SNAGNV

Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty

Wed 12/31

6:45 am-4:37 pm

1 stop6h 52m

$440

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Deals found on 11/29

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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 Gainesville in December.
ProviderPrice AccuracyTrust Score*
eDreamsPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
FlightHubPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust 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-Gainesville 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-Gainesville flight deals on Cheapflights vs. eDreams >95% of the time. Price accuracy is based on data collected from Santa Ana, California-Gainesville flight searches over the past month and is updated monthly.
  • Most trusted provider: When it comes to deals on Santa Ana, California-Gainesville 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-Gainesville 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 Gainesville

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

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

Currently, December is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Santa Ana, California to Gainesville (average of $69). Flying from Santa Ana, California to Gainesville in November is currently the most expensive (average of $169). 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 GNV?

Find hourly flight availability from Santa Ana to Gainesville. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated December 1, 2025.

When flying from Santa Ana, California to Gainesville, the time of day you fly usually plays a role in the price. Save by searching for a flight in the evening, which can drop the price by up to 39% versus a flight in the afternoon.

Reviews of airlines servicing Gainesville

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to Gainesville. 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 Gainesville. Reviews last updated December 1, 2025.
Get a feel of what it's like to fly with American Airlines from Santa Ana to Gainesville by reading reviews from past customers. Users have also rated airlines in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
American Airlines
7.2
Good
11,041 reviews

Boarding

7.5

Crew

8.0

Entertainment

6.9

Overall

7.2

Comfort

7.2

Food

6.5

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Andrew,May 2025

LAX - MIA

2 hour delay. Discovered an engine problem late, we boarded the plane and they asked us to come off. To add insult to injury nothing was given to passengers to make amends. No free drink. No extra food or snacks. No free WiFi. Gimme a break
American Airlines
7.2
Good
11,041 reviews
American Airlines
7.2
Good
11,041 reviews

Boarding

7.5

Crew

8.0

Entertainment

6.9

Overall

7.2

Comfort

7.2

Food

6.5

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Andrew,May 2025

LAX - MIA

2 hour delay. Discovered an engine problem late, we boarded the plane and they asked us to come off. To add insult to injury nothing was given to passengers to make amends. No free drink. No extra food or snacks. No free WiFi. Gimme a break

Related info for your journey

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

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

    There are many flights that can get you from Santa Ana, California to Gainesville in 6h 57m. Fly via Delta or American Airlines to get the fastest option. The distance between Santa Ana, California and Gainesville is about 2099 mi. Both multi-stop and nonstop flights can be found to your destination and back.

  • What is the cheapest airline to fly from Santa Ana, California to Gainesville round-trip?

    Our cheapest airline available from Santa Ana, California to Gainesville is American Airlines. Our recent data shows that you can find tickets from as low as $476 on this airline. Users have found that American Airlines is 27% cheaper than the other options available to this destination.

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

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

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

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

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

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

    Currently, December is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Santa Ana, California to Gainesville (average of $69). Flying from Santa Ana, California to Gainesville in November is currently the most expensive (average of $169). 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 airline flying from Santa Ana to Gainesville

Discover the top airline that operate flights from Santa Ana to Gainesville. 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 December 1, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
American AirlinesCheapest$476Average$536FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%

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