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$131+ Cheap flights from Santa Ana, CA (SNA) to Columbus (CMH)

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 9/15. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
SNA — CMH
Aug 9 — Aug 161
Sun 8/9
Sun 8/16
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 July 10, 2026.

This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/7. 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 8/46:46 am
SNA
-
CMH
1 stop9h 21m
American Airlines
Tue 8/115:31 am
CMH
-
SNA
1 stop7h 59m
American Airlines
Deal found 7/7$261
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/9. 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 Southwest is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 9/2211:20 am
SNA
-
CMH
1 stop8h 50m
Southwest
Wed 10/73:10 pm
CMH
-
SNA
1 stop8h 00m
Southwest
Deal found 7/9$262
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/9. 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 8/221:08 pm
SNA
-
CMH
1 stop6h 49m
United Airlines
Mon 8/245:03 pm
CMH
-
SNA
1 stop7h 42m
United Airlines
Deal found 7/9$263
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/9. 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 9/232:17 pm
SNA
-
CMH
1 stop6h 48m
United Airlines
Tue 9/2912:36 pm
CMH
-
SNA
2 stops9h 22m
United Airlines
Deal found 7/9$268
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/8. 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.
Tue 8/112:10 pm
SNA
-
CMH
1 stop6h 49m
United Airlines
Thu 8/137:00 am
CMH
-
SNA
1 stop9h 53m
United Airlines
Deal found 7/8$277
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/8. 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 Southwest is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 8/112:10 pm
SNA
-
CMH
1 stop6h 00m
Southwest
Thu 8/134:25 pm
CMH
-
SNA
2 stops9h 00m
Southwest
Deal found 7/8$290
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/9. 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 8/810:20 am
SNA
-
CMH
1 stop9h 17m
United Airlines
Sat 8/156:30 am
CMH
-
SNA
1 stop7h 32m
United Airlines
Deal found 7/9$293
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/9. 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 Southwest is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 8/228:50 am
SNA
-
CMH
2 stops10h 35m
Southwest
Mon 8/246:40 am
CMH
-
SNA
2 stops8h 50m
Southwest
Deal found 7/9$295
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/6. 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.
Sun 8/212:41 pm
SNA
-
CMH
Nonstop4h 33m
Breeze Airways
Sun 8/99:52 am
CMH
-
SNA
Nonstop5h 04m
Breeze Airways
Deal found 7/6$312
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/7. 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 Southwest is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 8/3111:45 am
SNA
-
CMH
2 stops8h 05m
Southwest
Thu 9/36:10 am
CMH
-
SNA
1 stop12h 15m
Southwest
Deal found 7/7$317
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/7. 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.
Thu 8/612:41 pm
SNA
-
CMH
Nonstop4h 33m
Breeze Airways
Sun 8/99:52 am
CMH
-
SNA
Nonstop5h 04m
Breeze Airways
Deal found 7/7$322

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 (CMH). 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 July 10, 2026.

Most accurate provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Most trusted provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Round-trip from

$261
(American Airlines)

One-way from

$131
(Southwest)

Popular in

March

Cheapest in

May

Average price

$458

Good round-trip deal

$347 or less

Good one-way deal

$204 or less
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 15% potential increase in price ($88 potential increase over avg. RT price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 5% potential price decrease ($27 potential savings vs. average RT price).
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Average for round-trip flights in July 2026
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Cheapflights Fare Finder

 
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 July 10, 2026.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Santa Ana to Columbus Airport that are best for you.

Fly from

Fly to

Route

Depart

Return

Price

Cheapest round-trip

Santa AnaColumbus

SNA - CMH

SNACMH

Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty

Sat 8/22

8:50 am-10:25 pm

2 stops10h 35m

Columbus

Mon 8/24

7:30 am-1:35 pm

1 stop9h 05m

$290

Santa AnaColumbus

SNA - CMH

SNACMH

Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty

Mon 8/31

6:27 pm-5:22 am

1 stop7h 55m

Columbus

Sun 9/6

8:45 am-12:50 pm

1 stop7h 05m

$340
Quickest round-trip

Santa AnaColumbus

SNA - CMH

SNACMH

Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty

Mon 8/31

9:10 am-7:10 pm

1 stop7h 00m

Columbus

Sun 9/6

9:05 am-1:05 pm

1 stop7h 00m

$347

Santa AnaColumbus

SNA - CMH

SNACMH

Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty

Thu 8/13

11:05 am-10:30 pm

1 stop8h 25m

Columbus

Sun 8/16

5:25 pm-10:20 pm

1 stop7h 55m

$348

Santa AnaColumbus

SNA - CMH

SNACMH

Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty

Sat 8/22

1:08 pm-10:57 pm

1 stop6h 49m

Columbus

Tue 8/25

5:20 am-11:33 am

1 stop9h 13m

$363

Santa AnaColumbus

SNA - CMH

SNACMH

Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty

Wed 9/9

2:00 pm-12:15 am

1 stop7h 15m

Columbus

Sun 9/13

6:25 am-10:26 am

1 stop7h 01m

$369

Santa AnaColumbus

SNA - CMH

SNACMH

Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty

Sun 8/23

2:45 pm-1:20 am

1 stop7h 35m

Columbus

Mon 8/24

6:40 am-12:30 pm

2 stops8h 50m

$374

Santa AnaColumbus

SNA - CMH

SNACMH

Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty

Sun 8/23

8:50 am-9:55 pm

2 stops10h 05m

Columbus

Tue 8/25

6:35 am-10:25 am

1 stop6h 50m

$374

Santa AnaColumbus

SNA - CMH

SNACMH

Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty

Tue 9/29

9:00 am-10:28 pm

2 stops10h 28m

Columbus

Wed 9/30

7:21 am-2:03 pm

1 stop9h 42m

$382
Cheapest one-way

Santa AnaColumbus

SNA - CMH

SNACMH

Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty

Tue 9/15

1:30 pm-10:50 pm

1 stop6h 20m

$131

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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 Columbus in July.
ProviderPrice AccuracyTrust Score*
ExpediaPrice Accuracy1 starTrust Score*3 stars
FlightHubPrice Accuracy3 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-Columbus Airport 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-Columbus Airport flight deals on Cheapflights vs. FlightHub >95% of the time. Price accuracy is based on data collected from Santa Ana, California-Columbus Airport flight searches over the past month and is updated monthly.
  • Most trusted provider: When it comes to deals on Santa Ana, California-Columbus Airport 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-Columbus Airport 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 Columbus

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

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

Currently, May is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Santa Ana, California to Columbus Airport (average of $238). Flying from Santa Ana, California to Columbus Airport in March is currently the most expensive (average of $778). 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 Airport?

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 July 10, 2026.
Peruse reviews from past customers who have flown with Breeze Airways,Southwest, andDelta from Santa Ana to Columbus Airport to help guide your decision. You can also see how each airline stacks up in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Breeze Airways
8.2
Very good
296 reviews

Entertainment

6.7

Food

6.7

Comfort

8.2

Overall

8.2

Crew

8.8

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
296 reviews
Breeze Airways
8.2
Very good
296 reviews

Entertainment

6.7

Food

6.7

Comfort

8.2

Overall

8.2

Crew

8.8

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
4,249 reviews
Breeze Airways
8.2
Very good
296 reviews

Entertainment

6.7

Food

6.7

Comfort

8.2

Overall

8.2

Crew

8.8

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
8,453 reviews
Breeze Airways
8.2
Very good
296 reviews

Entertainment

6.7

Food

6.7

Comfort

8.2

Overall

8.2

Crew

8.8

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
9,963 reviews
Breeze Airways
8.2
Very good
296 reviews

Entertainment

6.7

Food

6.7

Comfort

8.2

Overall

8.2

Crew

8.8

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
11,796 reviews
Breeze Airways
8.2
Very good
296 reviews

Entertainment

6.7

Food

6.7

Comfort

8.2

Overall

8.2

Crew

8.8

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 Airport?

    For as low as $347, United Airlines can have you in Columbus Airport from Santa Ana, California in 7h. The distance between Santa Ana, California and Columbus Airport is about 1968 mi. This flight may include one or multiple stops.

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

    According to our current data, Breeze Airways ($159), Delta ($162), and United Airlines ($256) offers the cheapest pricing from Santa Ana, California to Columbus Airport. Breeze Airways is 67% cheaper than the average price of flights available within the next 90 days to this destination.

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

    The cheapest airline one-way is Breeze Airways, with whom users have recently found tickets for as low as $109. However, be on the lookout for offers from Southwest and United Airlines, as they are both options that can get you from Santa Ana, California to Columbus Airport for a low price.

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

    Looking for the cheapest flight from Santa Ana, California to Columbus Airport? While on average our users pay $315, our data indicates the cheapest price to be $179. The most popular route (Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty - Columbus), is priced around $284.

  • 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 Airport?

    Currently, May is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Santa Ana, California to Columbus Airport (average of $238). Flying from Santa Ana, California to Columbus Airport in March is currently the most expensive (average of $778). 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 July 10, 2026.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Breeze AirwaysCheapest$159Average$347FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
DeltaCheapest$162Average$478FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
United AirlinesCheapest$256Average$450FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
American AirlinesCheapest$300Average$452FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
SouthwestCheapest$348Average$466FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time63%

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