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$87+ Cheap flights from Santa Ana, CA to Raleigh (SNA - RDU)

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 3/4. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
SNA — RDU
Feb 28 — Mar 71
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Cheap flight deals from Santa Ana to Raleigh

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

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.
Thu 2/128:58 am
SNA
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RDU
2 stops27h 09m
Frontier
Sat 2/215:11 pm
RDU
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SNA
1 stop20h 26m
Frontier
Deal found 1/27$270
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.
Thu 3/54:37 pm
SNA
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RDU
2 stops22h 11m
Multiple Airlines
Sun 3/810:07 pm
RDU
-
SNA
1 stop15h 40m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 1/27$279
This Expedia 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 Expedia is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 2/1311:31 am
SNA
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RDU
1 stop25h 45m
Frontier
Sat 2/215:11 pm
RDU
-
SNA
1 stop20h 26m
Frontier
Deal found 1/28$284
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.
Thu 4/212:19 pm
SNA
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RDU
1 stop26h 33m
Multiple Airlines
Wed 4/81:00 pm
RDU
-
SNA
2 stops10h 56m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 1/28$299
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.
Thu 4/212:19 pm
SNA
-
RDU
1 stop26h 33m
Multiple Airlines
Tue 4/75:13 pm
RDU
-
SNA
2 stops25h 25m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 1/28$307
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.
Fri 2/204:37 pm
SNA
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RDU
3 stops21h 34m
Spirit Airlines
Tue 3/36:08 pm
RDU
-
SNA
3 stops29h 49m
Spirit Airlines
Deal found 1/26$312
This American 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 American Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 2/186:45 am
SNA
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RDU
1 stop6h 31m
American Airlines
Thu 2/265:00 am
RDU
-
SNA
1 stop8h 51m
American Airlines
Deal found 1/27$317
This Mytrip 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 Mytrip is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 3/184:37 pm
SNA
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RDU
3 stops23h 07m
Spirit Airlines
Mon 3/237:46 pm
RDU
-
SNA
3 stops28h 10m
Spirit Airlines
Deal found 1/28$329
This American 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 American Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 2/197:45 am
SNA
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RDU
1 stop8h 44m
American Airlines
Mon 2/235:00 am
RDU
-
SNA
1 stop8h 51m
American Airlines
Deal found 1/27$337
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 4/151:21 pm
SNA
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RDU
1 stop6h 58m
United Airlines
Mon 4/204:18 pm
RDU
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SNA
1 stop7h 29m
United Airlines
Deal found 1/27$341

Find flight deals from Santa Ana to Raleigh

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Santa Ana (SNA) to Raleigh (RDU). 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

$270
(Kiwi.com)

One-way from

$87
(CheapOair)

Popular in

November

Cheapest in

August

Average price

$466
Provider with most accurate pricing for Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty-Raleigh-Durham flight deals.
Provider most trusted by Cheapflights users for Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty-Raleigh-Durham flights.
From Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty to Raleigh-Durham
One-way flight from Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty to Raleigh-Durham
Highest demand for flights based on searches. 6% potential increase in price ($30 potential increase over avg. RT price).
Cheapest flight prices on average. 3% potential price decrease ($15 potential savings vs. average RT price).
Average for round-trip flights in January 2026

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Customize your flight search to find flights from Santa Ana to Raleigh 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 Raleigh that are best for you.

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Santa AnaRaleigh

SNA - RDU

SNARDU

Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty

Mon 6/15

1:04 pm-9:09 pm

Nonstop5h 05m

Raleigh-Durham

Fri 6/19

9:48 am-12:11 pm

Nonstop5h 23m

$307

Santa AnaRaleigh

SNA - RDU

SNARDU

Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty

Fri 2/20

4:37 pm-5:11 pm

3 stops21h 34m

Raleigh-Durham

Tue 3/3

6:08 pm-8:57 pm

3 stops29h 49m

$312

Santa AnaRaleigh

SNA - RDU

SNARDU

Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty

Wed 2/18

6:45 am-4:16 pm

1 stop6h 31m

Raleigh-Durham

Thu 2/26

5:00 am-10:51 am

1 stop8h 51m

$317

Santa AnaRaleigh

SNA - RDU

SNARDU

Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty

Wed 4/15

1:21 pm-11:19 pm

1 stop6h 58m

Raleigh-Durham

Mon 4/20

4:18 pm-8:47 pm

1 stop7h 29m

$341

Santa AnaRaleigh

SNA - RDU

SNARDU

Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty

Wed 3/18

12:34 pm-11:32 pm

1 stop7h 58m

Raleigh-Durham

Mon 3/23

4:53 pm-10:12 pm

1 stop8h 19m

$363

Santa AnaRaleigh

SNA - RDU

SNARDU

Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty

Fri 3/6

11:32 am-5:48 pm

1 stop27h 16m

Raleigh-Durham

Sun 3/15

4:07 pm-1:38 pm

2 stops24h 31m

$368

Santa AnaRaleigh

SNA - RDU

SNARDU

Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty

Wed 4/15

9:00 am-9:35 pm

2 stops9h 35m

Raleigh-Durham

Mon 4/20

5:15 am-11:55 am

2 stops9h 40m

$382

Santa AnaRaleigh

SNA - RDU

SNARDU

Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty

Fri 5/1

10:45 am-11:10 pm

2 stops9h 25m

Raleigh-Durham

Tue 5/5

5:40 am-10:25 am

1 stop7h 45m

$382

Santa AnaRaleigh

SNA - RDU

SNARDU

Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty

Thu 5/7

9:20 pm-9:51 am

1 stop9h 31m

Raleigh-Durham

Tue 5/12

5:45 am-10:32 am

1 stop7h 47m

$385

Santa AnaRaleigh

SNA - RDU

SNARDU

Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty

Thu 5/7

10:30 am-10:45 pm

2 stops9h 15m

Raleigh-Durham

Mon 5/11

5:15 am-9:55 am

1 stop7h 40m

$390

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Deals found on 1/27

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Compare providers for flights from Santa Ana to Raleigh

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

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

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

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

The price you pay for your flight from Santa Ana, California to Raleigh may vary depending on when you book. For the best chance of a lower fare, look to book 65 days in advance of your trip. Fares are likely to increase a fortnight or so before your departure date.

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

Currently, February is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Santa Ana, California to Raleigh (average of $112). Flying from Santa Ana, California to Raleigh in June is currently the most expensive (average of $233). 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 Raleigh

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to Raleigh. 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 Raleigh. Reviews last updated January 29, 2026.
Get a feel of what it's like to fly with Southwest, Delta, and United Airlines from Santa Ana to Raleigh by reading reviews from past customers. Users have also rated airlines in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.6

Boarding

8.1

Food

7.0

Entertainment

7.5

Overall

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

William Drew,Nov 2025

SJC - HNL

Flight crew was amazing! Usually they're very good on Southwest, but this crew went above and beyond. I have never ever seen so many rounds of drink service on a flight before.

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.6

Boarding

8.1

Food

7.0

Entertainment

7.5

Overall

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

William Drew,Nov 2025

SJC - HNL

Flight crew was amazing! Usually they're very good on Southwest, but this crew went above and beyond. I have never ever seen so many rounds of drink service on a flight before.

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.6

Boarding

8.1

Food

7.0

Entertainment

7.5

Overall

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

William Drew,Nov 2025

SJC - HNL

Flight crew was amazing! Usually they're very good on Southwest, but this crew went above and beyond. I have never ever seen so many rounds of drink service on a flight before.

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.6

Boarding

8.1

Food

7.0

Entertainment

7.5

Overall

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

William Drew,Nov 2025

SJC - HNL

Flight crew was amazing! Usually they're very good on Southwest, but this crew went above and beyond. I have never ever seen so many rounds of drink service on a flight before.

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.6

Boarding

8.1

Food

7.0

Entertainment

7.5

Overall

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

William Drew,Nov 2025

SJC - HNL

Flight crew was amazing! Usually they're very good on Southwest, but this crew went above and beyond. I have never ever seen so many rounds of drink service on a flight before.

Related info for your journey

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

    A quick flight from Santa Ana, California to Raleigh can take about 5h 05m. Breeze Airways provides one of the quickest options available for as low as $307. The distance between Santa Ana, California and Raleigh is about 2207 mi. When browsing for deals, the options you’ll see will be for both nonstop flights and flights with stops.

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

    Cheapflights users have booked flights from Santa Ana, California to Raleigh round-trip from $208. Other airlines that can offer you cheap pricing are American Airlines, from $302, and Southwest, from $322. You may be able to fly from Santa Ana, California to Raleigh for 53% less than the average price by searching for these airlines.

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

    For one-way options, check prices for American Airlines. According to our data, you can fly for as low as $97. Users have also found prices from $114 and $144 on Breeze Airways and Southwest, respectively.

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

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

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

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

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

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

    Currently, February is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Santa Ana, California to Raleigh (average of $112). Flying from Santa Ana, California to Raleigh in June is currently the most expensive (average of $233). 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 4 airlines flying from Santa Ana to Raleigh

Discover the top 4 airlines that operate flights from Santa Ana to Raleigh. 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 29, 2026.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
DeltaCheapest$208Average$464FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
American AirlinesCheapest$302Average$429FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
SouthwestCheapest$322Average$456FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time63%
United AirlinesCheapest$338Average$425FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%

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