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$429+ Cheap flights from Santa Ana, CA to Lafayette (SNA - LFT)

This is the cheapest round-trip flight price found by a Cheapflights user in the last 72 hours by searching for a flight departing on 2/21. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
SNA — LFT
Nov 29 — Dec 61
Sat 11/29
Sat 12/6
1 adult, Economy
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Cheap flight deals from Santa Ana to Lafayette

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Santa Ana (SNA) to Lafayette (LFT). 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 October 30, 2025.

Most accurate provider

eDreams
3 stars

Most trusted provider

eDreams
3 stars

Round-trip from

$429
(American Airlines)

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

March

Average price

$625
Provider with most accurate pricing for Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty-Lafayette Regional flight deals.
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From Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty to Lafayette Regional
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 21% potential increase in price ($135 potential increase over avg. RT price).
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Cheapest flights from Santa Ana to Lafayette
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Santa Ana to Lafayette. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on October 30, 2025.

This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/29. 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 United Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 11/1312:14 pmSNA - LFT
1 stop7h 04mUnited Airlines
Mon 11/174:08 pmLFT - SNA
1 stop7h 46mUnited Airlines
Deal found 10/29$449
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/28. 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.
Thu 11/1312:30 pmSNA - LFT
2 stops8h 39mAmerican Airlines
Mon 11/171:41 pmLFT - SNA
2 stops10h 12mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 10/28$531
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/28. 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 United Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 11/223:14 pmSNA - LFT
1 stop5h 29mUnited Airlines
Mon 11/249:53 amLFT - SNA
1 stop14h 03mUnited Airlines
Deal found 10/28$566
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/28. 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 United Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sun 11/98:15 amSNA - LFT
1 stop7h 12mUnited Airlines
Wed 11/129:53 amLFT - SNA
1 stop6h 14mUnited Airlines
Deal found 10/28$889
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/29. 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 United Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sun 11/23:14 pmSNA - LFT
1 stop5h 29mUnited Airlines
Tue 11/44:08 pmLFT - SNA
1 stop7h 46mUnited Airlines
Deal found 10/29$916
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/28. 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 11/912:45 pmSNA - LFT
1 stop7h 30mDelta
Wed 11/1211:44 amLFT - SNA
2 stops10h 30mDelta
Deal found 10/28$2,495

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Customize your flight search to find flights from Santa Ana to Lafayette 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 October 30, 2025.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Santa Ana to Lafayette that are best for you.

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Santa Ana

Fly to

Lafayette

Route

Depart

Return

Price

Santa AnaLafayette

SNA - LFT

SNALFT

Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty

Sat 2/21

6:45 am-3:32 pm

1 stop6h 47m

Lafayette Regional

Wed 2/25

10:29 am-3:55 pm

1 stop7h 26m

$429

Santa AnaLafayette

SNA - LFT

SNALFT

Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty

Thu 11/13

12:14 pm-9:18 pm

1 stop7h 04m

Lafayette Regional

Mon 11/17

4:08 pm-9:54 pm

1 stop7h 46m

$449

Santa AnaLafayette

SNA - LFT

SNALFT

Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty

Thu 2/19

8:00 am-9:31 pm

1 stop11h 31m

Lafayette Regional

Tue 2/24

5:15 am-11:27 am

1 stop8h 12m

$468

Santa AnaLafayette

SNA - LFT

SNALFT

Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty

Sat 11/22

3:14 pm-10:43 pm

1 stop5h 29m

Lafayette Regional

Mon 11/24

9:53 am-9:56 pm

1 stop14h 03m

$566

Santa AnaLafayette

SNA - LFT

SNALFT

Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty

Sun 12/28

7:45 am-4:49 pm

1 stop7h 04m

$550

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Deals found on 10/30

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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 Lafayette in October.
ProviderPrice AccuracyTrust Score*
FlightHubPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*1 star
eDreamsPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
ExpediaPrice Accuracy2 starsTrust Score*3 stars

*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-Lafayette 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-Lafayette flight deals on Cheapflights vs. eDreams >95% of the time. Price accuracy is based on data collected from Santa Ana, California-Lafayette flight searches over the past month and is updated monthly.
  • Most trusted provider: When it comes to deals on Santa Ana, California-Lafayette 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-Lafayette 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 Lafayette

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

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

Currently, May is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Santa Ana, California to Lafayette (average of $89). Flying from Santa Ana, California to Lafayette in December is currently the most expensive (average of $303). 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 LFT?

Find hourly flight availability from Santa Ana to Lafayette. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated October 30, 2025.

It’s optimal to fly from Santa Ana, California to Lafayette at noon. By choosing this option you can save up to 36% on the cost of your flight, compared to a flight in the evening.

Reviews of airlines servicing Lafayette

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to Lafayette. 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 Lafayette. Reviews last updated October 30, 2025.
Get a feel of what it's like to fly with United Airlines and American Airlines from Santa Ana to Lafayette by reading reviews from past customers. Users have also rated airlines in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
United Airlines
7.4
Good
8,998 reviews

Food

6.6

Boarding

7.7

Comfort

7.3

Overall

7.4

Entertainment

7.1

Crew

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Kathy,Jun 2024

RDD - SFO

United has consistently been good. Every now and then there is a crew member that should probably retire, but most of them are excellent.
United Airlines
7.4
Good
8,998 reviews
United Airlines
7.4
Good
8,998 reviews

Food

6.6

Boarding

7.7

Comfort

7.3

Overall

7.4

Entertainment

7.1

Crew

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Kathy,Jun 2024

RDD - SFO

United has consistently been good. Every now and then there is a crew member that should probably retire, but most of them are excellent.
American Airlines
7.2
Good
11,035 reviews
United Airlines
7.4
Good
8,998 reviews

Food

6.6

Boarding

7.7

Comfort

7.3

Overall

7.4

Entertainment

7.1

Crew

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Kathy,Jun 2024

RDD - SFO

United has consistently been good. Every now and then there is a crew member that should probably retire, but most of them are excellent.

Related info for your journey

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from Santa Ana to Lafayette. 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 Lafayette?

    There are many flights that can get you from Santa Ana, California to Lafayette in 6h 47m. Fly via American Airlines or United Airlines to get the fastest option. The distance from Santa Ana, California to Lafayette is about 1531 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 Lafayette round-trip?

    Our cheapest airline available from Santa Ana, California to Lafayette is American Airlines. Our recent data shows that you can find tickets from as low as $228 on this airline. An additional option worth looking into is United Airlines, starting at $239. Users have found that American Airlines is 52% cheaper than the other options available to this destination.

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

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

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

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

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

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

    Currently, May is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Santa Ana, California to Lafayette (average of $89). Flying from Santa Ana, California to Lafayette in December is currently the most expensive (average of $303). 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 2 airlines flying from Santa Ana to Lafayette

Discover the top 2 airlines that operate flights from Santa Ana to Lafayette. 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 October 30, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
American AirlinesCheapest$228Average$288FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
United AirlinesCheapest$239Average$403FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%

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