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$95+ Cheap flights from Santa Ana, CA (SNA) to New York, NY (NYC)

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 2/28. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
SNA — NYC
Feb 28 — Mar 71
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Cheapflights Tip: The best prices from Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty to New York are usually found in February or July, booked 54 days in advance, depart on a Wednesday or Tuesday and return on a Tuesday

Cheap flight deals from Santa Ana to New York

Cheapest flights from Santa Ana to New York
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Santa Ana to New York. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on January 29, 2026.

This Alaska Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/28. 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 Alaska Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 2/258:05 am
SNA
-
JFK
1 stop11h 54m
Alaska Airlines
Sat 2/287:00 am
JFK
-
SNA
1 stop12h 26m
Alaska Airlines
Deal found 1/28$277
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/27. 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.
Tue 2/2412:59 pm
SNA
-
LGA
1 stop7h 45m
Delta
Sun 3/16:00 am
LGA
-
SNA
1 stop7h 54m
Delta
Deal found 1/27$277
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/28. 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 Kiwi.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 4/294:37 pm
SNA
-
JFK
1 stop10h 53m
Multiple Airlines
Sun 5/311:04 am
JFK
-
SNA
2 stops29h 40m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 1/28$279
This CheapOair deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/28. 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 CheapOair is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 3/94:37 pm
SNA
-
LGA
2 stops14h 23m
Spirit Airlines
Wed 3/115:45 am
LGA
-
SNA
2 stops12h 57m
Spirit Airlines
Deal found 1/28$279
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/27. 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.
Wed 4/224:37 pm
SNA
-
JFK
1 stop10h 53m
Multiple Airlines
Mon 4/276:00 am
JFK
-
SNA
2 stops15h 11m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 1/27$281
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/27. 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.
Wed 2/186:45 am
SNA
-
LGA
1 stop7h 28m
United Airlines
Tue 2/246:10 am
LGA
-
SNA
2 stops10h 05m
United Airlines
Deal found 1/27$282
This Mytrip deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/27. 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 Mytrip is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 3/304:37 pm
SNA
-
LGA
2 stops15h 23m
Spirit Airlines
Tue 4/76:00 am
LGA
-
SNA
3 stops17h 56m
Spirit Airlines
Deal found 1/27$283
This Mytrip deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/27. 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 Mytrip is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 3/304:37 pm
SNA
-
EWR
2 stops15h 52m
Spirit Airlines
Wed 4/86:59 pm
EWR
-
SNA
2 stops23h 39m
Spirit Airlines
Deal found 1/27$285
This CheapOair deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/27. 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.
Wed 2/256:45 am
SNA
-
LGA
2 stops14h 10m
Spirit Airlines
Sun 3/15:45 am
LGA
-
SNA
2 stops18h 12m
Spirit Airlines
Deal found 1/27$286
This Mytrip deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/26. 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 Mytrip is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 2/126:45 am
SNA
-
EWR
3 stops25h 12m
Spirit Airlines
Sun 2/226:59 pm
EWR
-
SNA
3 stops28h 58m
Spirit Airlines
Deal found 1/26$286
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/28. 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 Kiwi.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 4/147:45 am
SNA
-
JFK
2 stops14h 14m
Multiple Airlines
Tue 4/217:30 am
JFK
-
SNA
1 stop11h 03m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 1/28$287
This CheapOair deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/28. 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 CheapOair is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 2/121:20 pm
SNA
-
LGA
2 stops18h 40m
Spirit Airlines
Wed 2/185:45 am
LGA
-
SNA
2 stops9h 40m
Spirit Airlines
Deal found 1/28$287

Find flight deals from Santa Ana to New York

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Santa Ana (SNA) to New York (NYC). 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 January 29, 2026.

Most accurate provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Most trusted provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Round-trip from

$277
(Alaska Airlines)

One-way from

$95
(Kiwi.com)

Popular in

January

Cheapest in

February

Average price

$552

Good round-trip deal

$430 or less

Good one-way deal

$223 or less
Provider with most accurate pricing for Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty-New York (NYC) flight deals.
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From Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty to New York (NYC)
One-way flight from Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty to New York (NYC)
Highest demand for flights based on searches. 3% potential increase in price ($19 potential increase over avg. RT price).
Cheapest flight prices on average. 1% potential price decrease ($6 potential savings vs. average RT price).
Average for round-trip flights in January 2026
Price to beat on a round-trip flight from Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty to New York (NYC).
Price to beat on a one-way flight from Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty to New York (NYC).

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Customize your flight search to find flights from Santa Ana to New York 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 January 29, 2026.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Santa Ana to New York that are best for you.

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Santa AnaNew York

SNA - LGA

SNALGA

Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty

Wed 2/25

12:04 pm-10:41 pm

1 stop7h 37m

New York LaGuardia

Wed 3/4

6:00 am-10:54 am

1 stop7h 54m

$277

Santa AnaNew York

SNA - LGA

SNALGA

Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty

Tue 3/3

7:25 am-5:50 pm

1 stop7h 25m

New York LaGuardia

Fri 3/6

8:30 am-3:50 pm

1 stop10h 20m

$277

Santa AnaNew York

SNA - LGA

SNALGA

Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty

Mon 2/16

9:20 pm-9:47 am

1 stop9h 27m

New York LaGuardia

Thu 2/19

2:59 pm-10:22 pm

1 stop10h 23m

$277

Santa AnaNew York

SNA - LGA

SNALGA

Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty

Tue 2/24

12:59 pm-11:44 pm

1 stop7h 45m

New York LaGuardia

Sat 2/28

3:25 pm-8:22 pm

1 stop7h 57m

$277

Santa AnaNew York

SNA - LGA

SNALGA

Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty

Tue 2/24

12:59 pm-11:44 pm

1 stop7h 45m

New York LaGuardia

Wed 3/4

6:00 am-10:54 am

1 stop7h 54m

$277

Santa AnaNew York

SNA - LGA

SNALGA

Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty

Thu 2/26

12:59 pm-11:44 pm

1 stop7h 45m

New York LaGuardia

Sun 3/1

6:00 am-10:54 am

1 stop7h 54m

$277

Santa AnaNew York

SNA - LGA

SNALGA

Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty

Mon 2/23

9:20 pm-9:47 am

1 stop9h 27m

New York LaGuardia

Sat 2/28

3:25 pm-8:22 pm

1 stop7h 57m

$277

Santa AnaNew York

SNA - LGA

SNALGA

Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty

Wed 2/11

10:51 am-9:14 pm

1 stop7h 23m

New York LaGuardia

Tue 2/24

3:25 pm-8:49 pm

1 stop8h 24m

$293

Santa AnaNew York

SNA - JFK

SNAJFK

Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty

Thu 4/23

1:20 pm-6:30 am

1 stop14h 10m

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Sat 4/25

7:30 am-6:00 pm

1 stop13h 30m

$298

Santa AnaNewark

SNA - EWR

SNAEWR

Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty

Mon 3/2

6:35 pm-5:59 am

1 stop8h 24m

Newark

Sat 3/7

6:45 am-10:09 am

Nonstop6h 24m

$299

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Compare providers for flights from Santa Ana to New York

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

Have a flexible travel schedule? Discover the best time to fly to New York from Santa Ana with our price prediction graph.
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Cheapflights Insights

Everything you need to know about your flight from Santa Ana to New York

How far ahead should I book a flight from Santa Ana, California to New York?

Use this chart to determine the optimal time to book a round-trip flight from Santa Ana to New York. Price data was last updated on January 23, 2026.

Booking 54 days in advance of your planned departure date is, on average, the best time to get cheap flights from Santa Ana, California to New York. 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, California to New York?

Currently, June is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Santa Ana, California to New York (average of $78). Flying from Santa Ana, California to New York in December is currently the most expensive (average of $160). 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 NYC?

Find hourly flight availability from Santa Ana to New York. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated January 29, 2026.

When flying from Santa Ana, California to New York, the time of day you decide to fly out makes little to no difference towards the overall price you’ll pay on tickets.

Weekly flight availability from Santa Ana, California to New York

Explore weekly flight availability from Santa Ana to New York. Discover flights operating on different days of the week, giving you the flexibility to choose a travel day that best fits your plans. Compare info to find the most convenient option for your journey. Data last updated January 29, 2026.

The most flights from SNA to NYC are scheduled on a Wednesday (8 on average). You will have fewer flight options on Saturday, which is when the least amount of flights are scheduled (2 on average).

What’s the top layover airport for flights from Santa Ana, California to New York?

Share of 1-stop round-trip flights from Santa Ana, California to New York chosen by Cheapflights users in the past 12 months, using the same layover each way.

Seattle (SEA) – chosen by Cheapflights users on 50% of 1-stop itineraries from Santa Ana, California to New York on Cheapflights.

What’s the cheapest layover airport for flights from Santa Ana, California to New York?

Average round-trip fare for 1-stop flights from Santa Ana, California to New York, chosen by Cheapflights users in the past 12 months, with the same layover each way.

Las Vegas (LAS) is the most affordable 1-stop option, with an average round-trip price of $258.

What’s the fastest layover option from Santa Ana, California to New York?

Shortest average travel time for 1-stop one-way flights from Santa Ana, California to New York, based on itineraries clicked by Cheapflights users over the past 12 months, grouped by layover airport.

Flights via Las Vegas (LAS) have the shortest average one-way travel time for 1-stop routes: 6h 44m.

Which airport typically offers the quickest layover for flights from Santa Ana, California to New York?

Average layover duration for 1-stop one-way flights from Santa Ana, California to New York, chosen by Cheapflights users in the last 12 months, grouped by stopover airport.

Flights via Las Vegas (LAS) offer the fastest connection on this route, with an average layover time of 3h 13m.

How often are flights from Santa Ana to New York delayed?

About 21% of weekly flights between Santa Ana and New York have experienced delays in the past year, with the average delay time being 199 minutes.

What is the most punctual flight time for Santa Ana to New York flights?

Historically, flights departing in the morning are less likely to be delayed, whereas flights leaving in the early afternoon tend to experience delays more often.

What day of the week experiences the fewest flight delays on this route?

Friday tends to have the lowest number of delays on this route, whereas Sunday has historically faced a higher average of delays compared to other days of the week.

Which airline has the best punctuality record on Santa Ana to New York flights?

Over the last year, American Airlines have had the lowest number of delays on this route, with just 21% of flights being delayed.

Reviews of airlines servicing New York

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to New York. 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 New York. Reviews last updated January 29, 2026.
See what other customers who have flown with Delta, United Airlines, and American Airlines from Santa Ana to New York have to say. You can also see how each airline compares in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.

Comfort

7.9

Crew

8.5

Boarding

8.1

Entertainment

7.8

Overall

7.9

Food

7.2

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Lucy,Nov 2023

ATL - JFK

On time flights; courteous staff; efficient boarding system! Thank you!

Comfort

7.9

Crew

8.5

Boarding

8.1

Entertainment

7.8

Overall

7.9

Food

7.2

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Lucy,Nov 2023

ATL - JFK

On time flights; courteous staff; efficient boarding system! Thank you!

Comfort

7.9

Crew

8.5

Boarding

8.1

Entertainment

7.8

Overall

7.9

Food

7.2

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Lucy,Nov 2023

ATL - JFK

On time flights; courteous staff; efficient boarding system! Thank you!

Comfort

7.9

Crew

8.5

Boarding

8.1

Entertainment

7.8

Overall

7.9

Food

7.2

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Lucy,Nov 2023

ATL - JFK

On time flights; courteous staff; efficient boarding system! Thank you!

Comfort

7.9

Crew

8.5

Boarding

8.1

Entertainment

7.8

Overall

7.9

Food

7.2

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Lucy,Nov 2023

ATL - JFK

On time flights; courteous staff; efficient boarding system! Thank you!

Comfort

7.9

Crew

8.5

Boarding

8.1

Entertainment

7.8

Overall

7.9

Food

7.2

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Lucy,Nov 2023

ATL - JFK

On time flights; courteous staff; efficient boarding system! Thank you!

Related info for your journey

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

    Located just 4.8 mi from the city center, Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty is the airport most travelers will use when flying to New York from Santa Ana. Booking flights from J. Wayne/Orange Cnty (SNA) to New York should be relatively easy as there are 6 daily outbound flights to New York from 8 different airlines.

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

    Departing from Santa Ana, California to New York will take you 7h 37m. The distance between Santa Ana, California and New York is about 2442 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 New York round-trip?

    According to our current data, Spirit Airlines ($89), Frontier ($103), and Delta ($140) offers the cheapest pricing from Santa Ana, California to New York. Users have found that Spirit Airlines is 81% cheaper than the other options available to this destination.

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

    To fly one-way, consider booking your trip with Frontier, which is currently one of the cheapest options available, starting at $64. Spirit Airlines flights start at $75 while deals on JetBlue start at $108 one-way.

  • What are the most popular routes from Santa Ana, California to New York?

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

    Looking at all options, your cheapest flight can be booked for $218. While the most popular route (Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty - Newark) can be booked for $202 on average, our data indicates $602 when flying from Santa Ana, California to New York.

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

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

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

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

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

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Santa Ana to New York 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 New York?

    Currently, June is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Santa Ana, California to New York (average of $78). Flying from Santa Ana, California to New York in December is currently the most expensive (average of $160). 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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AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Spirit AirlinesCheapest$89Average$218FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time65%
FrontierCheapest$103Average$260FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%
DeltaCheapest$140Average$402FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
United AirlinesCheapest$188Average$517FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
American AirlinesCheapest$256Average$471FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
Alaska AirlinesCheapest$282Average$530FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
JetBlueCheapest$287Average$317FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%
SouthwestCheapest$366Average$547FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time63%

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