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$100+ Cheap flights from Santa Ana, CA (SNA) to Columbus (CMH)

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SNA — CMH
Feb 19 — Feb 261
Thu 2/19
Thu 2/26
1 adult, Economy
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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 January 20, 2026.

This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/19. 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.
Sat 5/27:45 am
SNA
-
CMH
1 stop6h 36m
American Airlines
Sat 5/98:36 am
CMH
-
SNA
1 stop8h 11m
American Airlines
Deal found 1/19$257
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/20. 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.
Sat 2/2812:25 pm
SNA
-
CMH
2 stops19h 07m
Frontier
Sun 3/18:09 pm
CMH
-
SNA
1 stop17h 37m
Frontier
Deal found 1/20$259
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/19. 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 5/211:10 am
SNA
-
CMH
2 stops8h 05m
United Airlines
Sat 5/96:15 am
CMH
-
SNA
1 stop7h 56m
United Airlines
Deal found 1/19$262
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/18. 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.
Wed 5/1311:55 am
SNA
-
CMH
1 stop9h 03m
Delta
Wed 5/206:25 am
CMH
-
SNA
1 stop7h 07m
Delta
Deal found 1/18$277
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/17. 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 5/2812:36 pm
SNA
-
CMH
Nonstop4h 33m
Multiple Airlines
Tue 6/22:34 pm
CMH
-
SNA
3 stops33h 23m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 1/17$287
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/17. 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 4/12:20 pm
SNA
-
CMH
1 stop6h 24m
United Airlines
Sun 4/56:20 am
CMH
-
SNA
1 stop7h 53m
United Airlines
Deal found 1/17$316
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/19. 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 2/196:45 am
SNA
-
CMH
1 stop7h 06m
United Airlines
Mon 2/233:30 pm
CMH
-
SNA
1 stop8h 19m
United Airlines
Deal found 1/19$337
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/20. 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.
Sat 2/2812:47 pm
SNA
-
CMH
1 stop6h 53m
American Airlines
Sun 3/16:30 am
CMH
-
SNA
1 stop7h 21m
American Airlines
Deal found 1/20$338
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/19. 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 2/196:45 am
SNA
-
CMH
2 stops9h 38m
Multiple Airlines
Sun 2/228:09 pm
CMH
-
SNA
1 stop17h 37m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 1/19$343
This Alaska Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/19. 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.
Thu 2/268:49 pm
SNA
-
CMH
1 stop18h 06m
Alaska Airlines
Mon 3/26:51 pm
CMH
-
SNA
1 stop24h 35m
Alaska Airlines
Deal found 1/19$344

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 January 20, 2026.

Most accurate provider

Justfly.com
3 stars

Most trusted provider

Justfly.com
3 stars

Round-trip from

$257
(American Airlines)

One-way from

$100
(Mytrip)

Popular in

November

Cheapest in

September

Average price

$387
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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 January 20, 2026.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Santa Ana to Columbus Airport that are best for you.

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Santa AnaColumbus

SNA - CMH

SNACMH

Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty

Wed 4/1

2:20 pm-11:44 pm

1 stop6h 24m

Columbus

Sun 4/5

6:20 am-11:13 am

1 stop7h 53m

$316

Santa AnaColumbus

SNA - CMH

SNACMH

Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty

Thu 2/19

6:45 am-4:51 pm

1 stop7h 06m

Columbus

Mon 2/23

3:30 pm-8:49 pm

1 stop8h 19m

$337

Santa AnaColumbus

SNA - CMH

SNACMH

Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty

Thu 2/19

6:45 am-7:23 pm

2 stops9h 38m

Columbus

Sun 2/22

8:09 pm-10:46 am

1 stop17h 37m

$343

Santa AnaColumbus

SNA - CMH

SNACMH

Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty

Fri 2/27

6:45 am-5:55 pm

1 stop8h 10m

Columbus

Mon 3/2

6:51 pm-10:28 am

1 stop18h 37m

$344

Santa AnaColumbus

SNA - CMH

SNACMH

Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty

Thu 2/26

5:14 pm-5:55 pm

1 stop21h 41m

Columbus

Mon 3/2

6:51 pm-7:06 pm

1 stop27h 15m

$344

Santa AnaColumbus

SNA - CMH

SNACMH

Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty

Thu 4/2

12:19 pm-6:19 pm

1 stop27h 00m

Columbus

Mon 4/6

7:14 pm-12:22 pm

2 stops20h 08m

$346

Santa AnaColumbus

SNA - CMH

SNACMH

Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty

Fri 2/20

2:22 pm-11:42 pm

1 stop6h 20m

Columbus

Mon 2/23

3:30 pm-8:49 pm

1 stop8h 19m

$356

Santa AnaColumbus

SNA - CMH

SNACMH

Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty

Fri 2/13

12:47 pm-10:40 pm

1 stop6h 53m

Columbus

Sun 2/15

8:50 am-2:23 pm

1 stop8h 33m

$375

Santa AnaColumbus

SNA - CMH

SNACMH

Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty

Wed 4/8

11:00 am-11:55 pm

1 stop9h 55m

Columbus

Sun 4/12

6:35 am-10:30 am

1 stop6h 55m

$383

Santa AnaColumbus

SNA - CMH

SNACMH

Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty

Fri 2/27

6:45 am-7:40 pm

2 stops9h 55m

Columbus

Mon 3/2

5:25 am-1:10 pm

2 stops10h 45m

$386

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Compare providers for flights from Santa Ana to Columbus

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 January.
ProviderPrice AccuracyTrust Score*
ExpediaPrice Accuracy2 starsTrust Score*3 stars
FlightHubPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*1 star
Justfly.comPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
CheapfaremartPrice Accuracy-Trust 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-Columbus Airport flights, users find the pricing of Justfly.com to be most consistent on Cheapflights vs. Justfly.com Users can find the same prices on Santa Ana, California-Columbus Airport flight deals on Cheapflights vs. Justfly.com >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 Justfly.com the most. Justfly.com 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

How far ahead should I book a flight from Santa Ana, California 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 January 16, 2026.

To ensure you get the cheapest price possible for a flight from Santa Ana, California to Columbus Airport, you should look to book at least 44 days in advance of your intended travel date. The price of your flight may increase if you delay and leave booking until a week or so before departure.

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

Currently, September is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Santa Ana, California to Columbus Airport (average of $103). Flying from Santa Ana, California to Columbus Airport in December is currently the most expensive (average of $272). 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.

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 January 20, 2026.
Peruse reviews from past customers who have flown with Breeze Airways, Southwest, and Delta 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
259 reviews

Crew

8.7

Food

6.7

Comfort

8.2

Entertainment

6.7

Overall

8.2

Boarding

8.3

Reviews

1 / 17
2.0
Mediocre

Justine,Jan 2026

RDU - MCO

1/10, I have never experienced the amount of delays, my flight was supposed to board at 8:34pm, we didn’t board until 3:35am from RDU. The staff got rude and very disrespectful when you asked what was going on it was like we didn’t board until something wrong or were pestering them for answers. I was 1 question 1 time, they were not communicating with us at all. So when our plane was now 6+ hrs delayed and nothing was being said to us .. yeah I think we have a right to ask a question. Everything took so long and was such a process; I have never experienced this before and I’m a frequent flyer, breeze makes spirit airlines look like a 100/10 airline.
Breeze Airways
8.2
Very good
259 reviews
Breeze Airways
8.2
Very good
259 reviews

Crew

8.7

Food

6.7

Comfort

8.2

Entertainment

6.7

Overall

8.2

Boarding

8.3

Reviews

1 / 17
2.0
Mediocre

Justine,Jan 2026

RDU - MCO

1/10, I have never experienced the amount of delays, my flight was supposed to board at 8:34pm, we didn’t board until 3:35am from RDU. The staff got rude and very disrespectful when you asked what was going on it was like we didn’t board until something wrong or were pestering them for answers. I was 1 question 1 time, they were not communicating with us at all. So when our plane was now 6+ hrs delayed and nothing was being said to us .. yeah I think we have a right to ask a question. Everything took so long and was such a process; I have never experienced this before and I’m a frequent flyer, breeze makes spirit airlines look like a 100/10 airline.
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,266 reviews
Breeze Airways
8.2
Very good
259 reviews

Crew

8.7

Food

6.7

Comfort

8.2

Entertainment

6.7

Overall

8.2

Boarding

8.3

Reviews

1 / 17
2.0
Mediocre

Justine,Jan 2026

RDU - MCO

1/10, I have never experienced the amount of delays, my flight was supposed to board at 8:34pm, we didn’t board until 3:35am from RDU. The staff got rude and very disrespectful when you asked what was going on it was like we didn’t board until something wrong or were pestering them for answers. I was 1 question 1 time, they were not communicating with us at all. So when our plane was now 6+ hrs delayed and nothing was being said to us .. yeah I think we have a right to ask a question. Everything took so long and was such a process; I have never experienced this before and I’m a frequent flyer, breeze makes spirit airlines look like a 100/10 airline.
Delta
7.9
Good
8,079 reviews
Breeze Airways
8.2
Very good
259 reviews

Crew

8.7

Food

6.7

Comfort

8.2

Entertainment

6.7

Overall

8.2

Boarding

8.3

Reviews

1 / 17
2.0
Mediocre

Justine,Jan 2026

RDU - MCO

1/10, I have never experienced the amount of delays, my flight was supposed to board at 8:34pm, we didn’t board until 3:35am from RDU. The staff got rude and very disrespectful when you asked what was going on it was like we didn’t board until something wrong or were pestering them for answers. I was 1 question 1 time, they were not communicating with us at all. So when our plane was now 6+ hrs delayed and nothing was being said to us .. yeah I think we have a right to ask a question. Everything took so long and was such a process; I have never experienced this before and I’m a frequent flyer, breeze makes spirit airlines look like a 100/10 airline.
United Airlines
7.4
Good
9,183 reviews
Breeze Airways
8.2
Very good
259 reviews

Crew

8.7

Food

6.7

Comfort

8.2

Entertainment

6.7

Overall

8.2

Boarding

8.3

Reviews

1 / 17
2.0
Mediocre

Justine,Jan 2026

RDU - MCO

1/10, I have never experienced the amount of delays, my flight was supposed to board at 8:34pm, we didn’t board until 3:35am from RDU. The staff got rude and very disrespectful when you asked what was going on it was like we didn’t board until something wrong or were pestering them for answers. I was 1 question 1 time, they were not communicating with us at all. So when our plane was now 6+ hrs delayed and nothing was being said to us .. yeah I think we have a right to ask a question. Everything took so long and was such a process; I have never experienced this before and I’m a frequent flyer, breeze makes spirit airlines look like a 100/10 airline.
American Airlines
7.2
Good
11,166 reviews
Breeze Airways
8.2
Very good
259 reviews

Crew

8.7

Food

6.7

Comfort

8.2

Entertainment

6.7

Overall

8.2

Boarding

8.3

Reviews

1 / 17
2.0
Mediocre

Justine,Jan 2026

RDU - MCO

1/10, I have never experienced the amount of delays, my flight was supposed to board at 8:34pm, we didn’t board until 3:35am from RDU. The staff got rude and very disrespectful when you asked what was going on it was like we didn’t board until something wrong or were pestering them for answers. I was 1 question 1 time, they were not communicating with us at all. So when our plane was now 6+ hrs delayed and nothing was being said to us .. yeah I think we have a right to ask a question. Everything took so long and was such a process; I have never experienced this before and I’m a frequent flyer, breeze makes spirit airlines look like a 100/10 airline.

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.

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

    For as low as $316, United Airlines can have you in Columbus Airport from Santa Ana, California in 6h 24m. 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 ($119), Delta ($138), and Spirit Airlines ($142) offers the cheapest pricing from Santa Ana, California to Columbus Airport. Breeze Airways is 72% 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 Spirit Airlines, with whom users have recently found tickets for as low as $75. However, be on the lookout for offers from Breeze Airways and American Airlines, as they are both options that can get you from Santa Ana, California to Columbus Airport for a low price.

  • 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, September is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Santa Ana, California to Columbus Airport (average of $103). Flying from Santa Ana, California to Columbus Airport in December is currently the most expensive (average of $272). 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 January 20, 2026.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Breeze AirwaysCheapest$119Average$252FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
DeltaCheapest$138Average$422FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
Spirit AirlinesCheapest$142Average$211FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time65%
American AirlinesCheapest$315Average$429FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
United AirlinesCheapest$336Average$457FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
SouthwestCheapest$342Average$448FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time63%

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