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$70+ Cheap flights from Santa Ana (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 9/10. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
SNA — CMH
Aug 18 — Aug 251
Mon 8/18
Mon 8/25
1 adult, Economy
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Cheapflights Tip: The best prices from Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty to Columbus are usually found in May or August, booked 7 days in advance, depart on a Monday or Wednesday and return on a Tuesday

Cheap 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 August 13, 2025.

Round-trip from

$142
(CheapOair)

One-way from

$70
(FlightHub)

Popular in

November

Cheapest in

May

Average price

$349

Good round-trip deal

$238 or less

Good one-way deal

$109 or less
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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 August 13, 2025.

This CheapOair deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/13. 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 9/106:45 amSNA - CMH
1 stop13h 00mSpirit Airlines
Wed 9/1712:53 pmCMH - SNA
1 stop12h 12mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 8/13$142
This CheapOair deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/11. 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 9/106:45 amSNA - CMH
1 stop13h 00mSpirit Airlines
Sat 9/1312:53 pmCMH - SNA
1 stop12h 12mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 8/11$153
This Cheapflightsfares deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/11. 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.
Wed 9/106:45 amSNA - CMH
1 stop13h 00mSpirit Airlines
Fri 9/1212:53 pmCMH - SNA
1 stop12h 12mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 8/11$178
This Cheapflightsfares deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/13. 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 9/126:45 amSNA - CMH
1 stop13h 00mSpirit Airlines
Fri 9/1912:53 pmCMH - SNA
1 stop12h 12mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 8/13$181
This CheapOair deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/12. 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 9/256:45 amSNA - CMH
1 stop13h 00mSpirit Airlines
Sat 9/2712:53 pmCMH - SNA
1 stop12h 12mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 8/12$183
This FlightHub deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/12. 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 FlightHub is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 9/251:00 pmSNA - CMH
1 stop6h 45mSpirit Airlines
Mon 9/2912:53 pmCMH - SNA
1 stop12h 12mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 8/12$191
This CheapOair deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/12. 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 9/196:45 amSNA - CMH
1 stop13h 00mSpirit Airlines
Sat 9/2012:53 pmCMH - SNA
1 stop12h 12mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 8/12$193
This FlightHub deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/13. 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 FlightHub is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 9/41:00 pmSNA - CMH
1 stop6h 45mSpirit Airlines
Sun 9/712:53 pmCMH - SNA
1 stop26h 12mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 8/13$197
This Cheapflightsfares deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/11. 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 10/176:45 amSNA - CMH
1 stop12h 44mSpirit Airlines
Sun 10/1912:53 pmCMH - SNA
1 stop12h 12mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 8/11$199
This Cheapflightsfares deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/13. 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 9/136:45 amSNA - CMH
1 stop13h 00mSpirit Airlines
Sat 9/2012:53 pmCMH - SNA
1 stop12h 12mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 8/13$201
This FlightHub deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/12. 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 FlightHub is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 9/106:45 amSNA - CMH
1 stop13h 00mMultiple Airlines
Fri 9/128:34 pmCMH - SNA
1 stop18h 39mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 8/12$209
This CheapOair deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/12. 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.
Tue 9/96:45 amSNA - CMH
1 stop13h 00mSpirit Airlines
Fri 9/1912:53 pmCMH - SNA
1 stop12h 12mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 8/12$210

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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 August 13, 2025.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Santa Ana to Columbus Airport that are best for you.

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Columbus

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Santa AnaColumbus

SNA - CMH

SNACMH

Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty

Wed 9/10

6:45 am-10:45 pm

1 stop13h 00m

Columbus

Wed 9/17

12:53 pm-10:05 pm

1 stop12h 12m

$142

Santa AnaColumbus

SNA - CMH

SNACMH

Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty

Tue 9/16

6:45 am-10:45 pm

1 stop13h 00m

Columbus

Sat 9/20

12:53 pm-10:05 pm

1 stop12h 12m

$153

Santa AnaColumbus

SNA - CMH

SNACMH

Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty

Wed 9/10

6:45 am-10:45 pm

1 stop13h 00m

Columbus

Sat 9/13

12:53 pm-10:05 pm

1 stop12h 12m

$153

Santa AnaColumbus

SNA - CMH

SNACMH

Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty

Wed 9/10

6:45 am-10:45 pm

1 stop13h 00m

Columbus

Fri 9/12

12:53 pm-10:05 pm

1 stop12h 12m

$178

Santa AnaColumbus

SNA - CMH

SNACMH

Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty

Fri 9/12

6:45 am-10:45 pm

1 stop13h 00m

Columbus

Fri 9/19

12:53 pm-10:05 pm

1 stop12h 12m

$181

Santa AnaColumbus

SNA - CMH

SNACMH

Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty

Thu 10/30

6:45 am-10:28 pm

1 stop12h 43m

Columbus

Mon 11/3

12:55 pm-7:14 pm

1 stop9h 19m

$181

Santa AnaColumbus

SNA - CMH

SNACMH

Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty

Thu 9/25

1:00 pm-10:45 pm

1 stop6h 45m

Columbus

Fri 10/3

12:53 pm-10:05 pm

1 stop12h 12m

$183

Santa AnaColumbus

SNA - CMH

SNACMH

Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty

Tue 9/23

6:45 am-10:45 pm

1 stop13h 00m

Columbus

Wed 10/1

12:53 pm-10:05 pm

1 stop12h 12m

$183

Santa AnaColumbus

SNA - CMH

SNACMH

Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty

Thu 9/25

6:45 am-10:45 pm

1 stop13h 00m

Columbus

Sat 9/27

12:53 pm-10:05 pm

1 stop12h 12m

$183

Santa AnaColumbus

SNA - CMH

SNACMH

Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty

Thu 10/23

6:45 am-10:28 pm

1 stop12h 43m

Columbus

Sat 10/25

12:55 pm-10:03 pm

1 stop12h 08m

$183

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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

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

Use this chart to determine the optimal time to book a round-trip flight from Santa Ana to Columbus. Price data was last updated on August 8, 2025.

The best time to book flights from Santa Ana to Columbus Airport is 7 days before your desired departure date. The cost of your flight will likely increase significantly if you book two weeks in advance of your flight.

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

Currently, August is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Santa Ana to Columbus Airport (average of $254). Flying from Santa Ana to Columbus Airport in March is currently the most expensive (average of $352). 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 CMH?

Find hourly flight availability from Santa Ana to Columbus. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated August 13, 2025.

It’s optimal to fly from Santa Ana to Columbus Airport at noon. By choosing this option you can save up to 43% on the cost of your flight, compared to a flight in the afternoon.

What is the cheapest day to fly from Santa Ana to Columbus Airport?

Use this chart to determine the cheapest time to fly round-trip from Santa Ana to Columbus. Price data was last updated on March 2, 2025.

Travelers seeking maximum savings on their Santa Ana to Columbus Airport flight should consider departing on Wednesday at noon when fares are most often at their lowest. Thursday evenings flights should be avoided if possible as fares are typically the most expensive at this time.

What’s the top layover airport for flights from Santa Ana to Columbus Airport?

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

Las Vegas (LAS) – chosen by Cheapflights users on 67% of 1-stop itineraries from Santa Ana to Columbus Airport on Cheapflights.

What’s the cheapest layover airport for flights from Santa Ana to Columbus Airport?

Average round-trip fare for 1-stop flights from Santa Ana to Columbus Airport, 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 $318.

What’s the fastest layover option from Santa Ana to Columbus Airport?

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

Flights via Phoenix (PHX) have the shortest average one-way travel time for 1-stop routes: 7h 20m.

Which airport typically offers the quickest layover for flights from Santa Ana to Columbus Airport?

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

Flights via Phoenix (PHX) offer the fastest connection on this route, with an average layover time of 1h 40m.

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 August 13, 2025.
Peruse reviews from past customers who have flown with Southwest, Breeze Airways, and United Airlines 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.
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,246 reviews

Comfort

8.0

Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.6

Overall

8.0

Food

7.0

Entertainment

7.5

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Walter,Aug 2025

OAK - SAN

Dozens of flights and I've never seen a row's beverages forgotten. I even went back and asked the attendant to check on them and nothing. I really hope it didn't have something to do with the Black mother with her kid in the row. Otherwise it was a typical Southwest flight, rapid boarding, tolerable leg room.
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,246 reviews
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,246 reviews

Comfort

8.0

Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.6

Overall

8.0

Food

7.0

Entertainment

7.5

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Walter,Aug 2025

OAK - SAN

Dozens of flights and I've never seen a row's beverages forgotten. I even went back and asked the attendant to check on them and nothing. I really hope it didn't have something to do with the Black mother with her kid in the row. Otherwise it was a typical Southwest flight, rapid boarding, tolerable leg room.
Breeze Airways
8.0
Very good
192 reviews
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,246 reviews

Comfort

8.0

Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.6

Overall

8.0

Food

7.0

Entertainment

7.5

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Walter,Aug 2025

OAK - SAN

Dozens of flights and I've never seen a row's beverages forgotten. I even went back and asked the attendant to check on them and nothing. I really hope it didn't have something to do with the Black mother with her kid in the row. Otherwise it was a typical Southwest flight, rapid boarding, tolerable leg room.
United Airlines
7.4
Good
8,920 reviews
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,246 reviews

Comfort

8.0

Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.6

Overall

8.0

Food

7.0

Entertainment

7.5

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Walter,Aug 2025

OAK - SAN

Dozens of flights and I've never seen a row's beverages forgotten. I even went back and asked the attendant to check on them and nothing. I really hope it didn't have something to do with the Black mother with her kid in the row. Otherwise it was a typical Southwest flight, rapid boarding, tolerable leg room.
American Airlines
7.2
Good
10,000 reviews
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,246 reviews

Comfort

8.0

Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.6

Overall

8.0

Food

7.0

Entertainment

7.5

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Walter,Aug 2025

OAK - SAN

Dozens of flights and I've never seen a row's beverages forgotten. I even went back and asked the attendant to check on them and nothing. I really hope it didn't have something to do with the Black mother with her kid in the row. Otherwise it was a typical Southwest flight, rapid boarding, tolerable leg room.
Spirit Airlines
6.3
Okay
8,048 reviews
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,246 reviews

Comfort

8.0

Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.6

Overall

8.0

Food

7.0

Entertainment

7.5

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Walter,Aug 2025

OAK - SAN

Dozens of flights and I've never seen a row's beverages forgotten. I even went back and asked the attendant to check on them and nothing. I really hope it didn't have something to do with the Black mother with her kid in the row. Otherwise it was a typical Southwest flight, rapid boarding, tolerable leg room.

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 6 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.

  • What is the cheapest airline to fly from Santa Ana to Columbus Airport round-trip?

    Flying on Spirit Airlines is currently your cheapest option to Columbus Airport, with prices starting at $142. Users have found that Spirit Airlines is 65% cheaper than the other options available to this destination.

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

    Looking for the cheapest flight from Santa Ana to Columbus Airport? While on average our users pay $212, our data indicates the cheapest price to be $109. The most popular route (Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty - Columbus), is priced around $178.

  • 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 to Columbus Airport?

    Currently, August is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Santa Ana to Columbus Airport (average of $254). Flying from Santa Ana to Columbus Airport in March is currently the most expensive (average of $352). 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 6 airlines flying from Santa Ana to Columbus

Discover the top 6 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 August 13, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Breeze AirwaysCheapest$119Average$267FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
Spirit AirlinesCheapest$139Average$255FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time65%
DeltaCheapest$162Average$374FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
United AirlinesCheapest$282Average$470FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
American AirlinesCheapest$331Average$454FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
SouthwestCheapest$389Average$451FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time63%

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