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— SNA
Aug 23 — Aug 301
Sat 8/23
Sat 8/30
1 adult, Economy
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Flights to Santa Ana in 2025

Find the latest flights to Santa Ana in 2025, with up-to-date prices and availability. In the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made a total of 2,558,603 searches and data was last updated on August 18, 2025.

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Average price

$356

Round-trip from

$176

One-way from

$79

Good round-trip deal

$414 or less

Good one-way deal

$268 or less
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Mon 10/2010:06 amEWR - SNA
2 stops14h 57mSpirit Airlines
Sat 10/258:09 pmSNA - EWR
1 stop7h 11mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 8/16$291
Sun 9/146:59 amEWR - SNA
1 stop8h 06mSpirit Airlines
Wed 9/176:45 amSNA - EWR
2 stops12h 14mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 8/17$292
Fri 9/196:59 amEWR - SNA
1 stop8h 06mSpirit Airlines
Wed 9/246:45 amSNA - EWR
2 stops12h 14mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 8/17$293
Thu 12/43:54 pmEWR - SNA
1 stop8h 05mSpirit Airlines
Mon 12/1512:33 pmSNA - EWR
1 stop22h 08mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 8/17$294
Fri 9/56:59 amEWR - SNA
1 stop8h 06mSpirit Airlines
Thu 9/256:45 amSNA - EWR
2 stops13h 21mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 8/17$295
Fri 10/246:59 amEWR - SNA
1 stop15h 15mSpirit Airlines
Sun 10/268:09 pmSNA - EWR
1 stop7h 11mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 8/16$296
Fri 12/53:54 pmEWR - SNA
1 stop8h 05mMultiple Airlines
Sun 12/149:36 amSNA - EWR
1 stop21h 29mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 8/17$297
Sat 10/46:59 amEWR - SNA
1 stop9h 16mSpirit Airlines
Wed 10/88:09 pmSNA - EWR
2 stops10h 02mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 8/17$298
Tue 9/97:29 amEWR - SNA
Nonstop5h 56mUnited Airlines
Tue 9/1611:30 amSNA - EWR
1 stop8h 54mUnited Airlines
Deal found 8/17$299
Wed 9/177:00 amEWR - SNA
1 stop9h 15mSpirit Airlines
Sun 10/58:09 pmSNA - EWR
1 stop7h 11mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 8/17$300
Mon 9/156:59 amEWR - SNA
1 stop8h 06mSpirit Airlines
Fri 9/191:00 pmSNA - EWR
1 stop13h 54mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 8/17$301
Sat 8/306:55 amEWR - SNA
1 stop15h 40mSpirit Airlines
Sun 8/318:30 pmSNA - EWR
1 stop17h 24mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 8/16$302

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NewarkSanta Ana

EWR - SNA

EWRSNA

Newark

Fri 9/5

6:59 am-12:05 pm

1 stop8h 06m

Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty

Fri 9/12

1:00 pm-5:54 am

1 stop13h 54m

$291

NewarkSanta Ana

EWR - SNA

EWRSNA

Newark

Mon 9/29

9:01 pm-10:05 pm

3 stops28h 04m

Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty

Thu 10/16

6:45 am-9:00 pm

2 stops11h 15m

$291

NewarkSanta Ana

EWR - SNA

EWRSNA

Newark

Fri 9/19

6:59 am-12:05 pm

1 stop8h 06m

Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty

Wed 9/24

6:45 am-9:59 pm

2 stops12h 14m

$293

NewarkSanta Ana

EWR - SNA

EWRSNA

Newark

Fri 12/5

3:54 pm-8:59 pm

1 stop8h 05m

Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty

Sat 12/13

5:46 pm-9:00 am

2 stops12h 14m

$294

NewarkSanta Ana

EWR - SNA

EWRSNA

Newark

Thu 12/4

3:54 pm-8:59 pm

1 stop8h 05m

Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty

Sun 12/14

5:46 pm-9:00 am

2 stops12h 14m

$294

NewarkSanta Ana

EWR - SNA

EWRSNA

Newark

Fri 12/5

3:54 pm-8:59 pm

1 stop8h 05m

Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty

Fri 12/12

5:46 pm-9:00 am

2 stops12h 14m

$294

NewarkSanta Ana

EWR - SNA

EWRSNA

Newark

Fri 12/5

3:54 pm-8:59 pm

1 stop8h 05m

Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty

Sun 12/14

5:46 pm-9:00 am

2 stops12h 14m

$294

NewarkSanta Ana

EWR - SNA

EWRSNA

Newark

Thu 12/4

3:54 pm-8:59 pm

1 stop8h 05m

Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty

Sat 12/13

5:46 pm-9:00 am

2 stops12h 14m

$294

New YorkSanta Ana

JFK - SNA

JFKSNA

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Fri 8/29

6:59 am-6:19 pm

1 stop14h 20m

Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty

Mon 9/22

8:38 pm-11:58 am

2 stops12h 20m

$339

New YorkSanta Ana

LGA - SNA

LGASNA

New York LaGuardia

Tue 12/16

6:30 am-11:25 am

1 stop7h 55m

Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty

Tue 12/23

12:33 pm-11:09 pm

1 stop7h 36m

$339

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The best insider tips for flights to Santa Ana

Snippets provided in this section are AI-generated based on a summarization of Cheapflights-commissioned articles. The articles are presented as-is, for general informational purposes only, and may not be up-to-date. The opinions contained in the articles are original to the author and reflect their authentic experience, which may vary significantly from the experience of others.
Cheapflights partnered with top experts to bring you the best recommendations for your Santa Ana trip
Airlines
American Airlines

American’s Main Cabin Extra offers 34”-35” seat pitch, providing more comfort than standard economy seats.


American Airlines’ Flagship First offers 21.8” wide seats with a fully flat bed and 15.4” HD touchscreen.

Read more about American Airlinesby Marisa Garcia
Alaska Airlines

Alaska’s Premium Class offers extra legroom and free cocktails, but snacks and meals must be purchased.


Alaska Airlines offers 32” legroom in Main Cabin, with pre-order meals available online 24 hours before flight.

Read more about Alaska Airlinesby Robert Schrader
Frontier

Frontier’s UpFront Plus seats guarantee an empty middle seat and 32” separation for added comfort.


Frontier’s Preferred Seat option allows quicker deplaning but offers no additional comfort benefits.

Read more about Frontierby Marisa Garcia
Delta

Delta’s Comfort Plus offers extra legroom, earlier boarding, and complimentary alcoholic drinks.


Delta offers free Wi-Fi on most domestic flights for SkyMiles members, enhancing connectivity.

Read more about Deltaby Harriet Baskas
United Airlines

United’s Economy Plus offers extra legroom seats towards the front of the economy cabin for a fee.


United’s Basic Economy allows a personal item but no carry-on bags unless you have elite status.

Read more about United Airlinesby Harriet Baskas
Spirit Airlines

Spirit’s Big Front Seats offer 11 inches more legroom and larger tray tables for a fee.


Spirit’s Saver$ Club offers rotating deals and discounts on luggage, seats, and boarding shortcuts.

Read more about Spirit Airlinesby Daniel Scheffler
Airports
SNA

For transportation from SNA, consider taxis, rideshares, or rental cars, as public transit options are limited.

Read more about SNAby Scott Laird
Our travel experts
Marisa Garcia

Marisa Garcia

Expert on American Airlines and Frontier

Marisa Garcia

Marisa Garcia

Marisa knows planes inside and out, spending 16 years working on aircraft in hangars at airports around the world. She is an aviation industry expert, specialized in airline interiors and regulations. Ten years ago, she pivoted to journalism. She shares her insights in leading aviation, travel, and business publications and on her site FlightChic.

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Robert Schrader

Robert Schrader

Expert on Alaska Airlines

Robert Schrader

Robert Schrader

One of the web's original travel bloggers, Robert launched his first site Leave Your Daily Hell in 2009. Since then, he's expanded into destination niche sites (one each for Japan, Thailand and Taiwan), in addition to having written for the inflight magazines of Singapore Airlines and Korean Air. Overall, he's visited nearly 100 countries, and flies business as often as possible.

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Harriet Baskas

Harriet Baskas

Expert on Delta and United Airlines

Harriet Baskas

Harriet Baskas

Harriet is an award-winning journalist who is happiest in an airport or an unusual museum. Her stories about airports, air travel, and the business of travel have appeared on NBC News, CNBC, USA TODAY, The Points Guy and other outlets. She is the creator of the StuckatTheAirport.com blog and the author of nine books. When not out on the road or exploring the latest airport amenities, she’s home in Seattle getting ready for the next adventure.

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Daniel Scheffler

Daniel Scheffler

Expert on Spirit Airlines

Daniel Scheffler

Daniel Scheffler

Daniel Scheffler is a travel writer, podcaster, and producer. Born in Africa, bred in Europe and now living in America he has traveled to 140 countries (and all 50 U.S. states). Plus he has stayed at over 2500 hotels across the globe. His original shows Everywhere and Without Maps (available on Spotify) showcase his beliefs, travel is about humanity and sharing that beauty. And thus it reminds you that you shouldn’t believe everything you think.

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Scott Laird

Scott Laird

Expert on SNA

Scott Laird

Scott Laird

Originally from Anchorage, Alaska, Scott is a frequent contributor to Fodor’s Travel Guide, Conde Nast Traveler, TravelAge West, and TravelPulse. He holds a Bachelor of Science in Organizational Management from Alaska Pacific University and a Master of Science in Airline Management from Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University, and has worked in the airline and hotel industries and as a travel consultant.

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Best time to book a flight to Santa Ana

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Everything you need to know about your flight to Santa Ana

When is the best time to book a flight to Santa Ana?

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

To ensure you get the cheapest price possible for a flight to Santa Ana, you should look to book at least 71 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.

How long is the flight to Santa Ana?

On average, a flight from New York to Santa Ana takes 12 hours 38 minutes. Flights to Santa Ana from other popular cities in USA will vary in length. Below are a few examples of popular routes and their flight times.

When is the cheapest time to fly to Santa Ana?

Use this chart to determine the cheapest time to fly round-trip from New York to Santa Ana. Price data was last updated on August 17, 2025.

Users looking for the lowest fares to Santa Ana should consider flying on Thursday evenings, when prices are typically cheapest. Budget-minded travelers will want to avoid Wednesday at noon, when prices are usually at their highest.

Weekly flight availability to Santa Ana

The most flights from New York to Santa Ana are scheduled on a Sunday (9 on average). You will have fewer flight options on Tuesday, which is when the least amount of flights are scheduled (2 on average).

What are the most popular airlines that fly to Santa Ana?

The most popular airlines flying from New York to Santa Ana are United Airlines, American Airlines and Delta.

American Airlines
American Airlines
From $164
Alaska Airlines
Alaska Airlines
From $57
United Airlines
United Airlines
From $58
Frontier
Frontier
From $21

What are the cheapest airlines that fly to Santa Ana?

The cheapest airlines flying from New York to Santa Ana are Frontier, Spirit Airlines and Delta.

Rainfall in Santa Ana by month

Plan your trip to Santa Ana by taking into account the average rainfall totals by month.

In terms of precipitation, rainfall in Santa Ana ranges from 0.0 - 3.1 inches per month. February is typically the wettest month, when rainfall can reach 3.1 in. July is typically the driest time to visit Santa Ana when rainfall is around 0.0 in.

Temperature in Santa Ana by month

Plan your trip to Santa Ana by taking into account the average temperature totals by month.

If weather is an important factor for your trip to Santa Ana, use this chart to help with planning. For those seeking warmer temperatures, August is the ideal time of year to visit, when temperatures reach an average of 73.4 F. Travelers looking to avoid the cold should look outside of January, when temperatures are typically at their lowest (around 55.4 F).

Reviews of airlines servicing Santa Ana

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to Santa Ana. 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 Santa Ana. Reviews last updated August 18, 2025.
Peruse reviews from past customers who have flown Delta, United Airlines, and American Airlines to the United States to help guide your decision. Reviews also offer insight into each airline's entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,981 reviews

Comfort

7.9

Overall

8.0

Crew

8.5

Food

7.3

Boarding

8.2

Entertainment

7.9

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Kymberlee,Oct 2024

JFK - ATL

Overall it was good on the flight. Before the flight with checking the bag at JFK was a nightmare. It took way too long and the Delta concierge was very rude to everyone. But other than that it was fine.
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,981 reviews
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,981 reviews

Comfort

7.9

Overall

8.0

Crew

8.5

Food

7.3

Boarding

8.2

Entertainment

7.9

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Kymberlee,Oct 2024

JFK - ATL

Overall it was good on the flight. Before the flight with checking the bag at JFK was a nightmare. It took way too long and the Delta concierge was very rude to everyone. But other than that it was fine.
United Airlines
7.4
Good
8,925 reviews
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,981 reviews

Comfort

7.9

Overall

8.0

Crew

8.5

Food

7.3

Boarding

8.2

Entertainment

7.9

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Kymberlee,Oct 2024

JFK - ATL

Overall it was good on the flight. Before the flight with checking the bag at JFK was a nightmare. It took way too long and the Delta concierge was very rude to everyone. But other than that it was fine.
American Airlines
7.2
Good
10,000 reviews
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,981 reviews

Comfort

7.9

Overall

8.0

Crew

8.5

Food

7.3

Boarding

8.2

Entertainment

7.9

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Kymberlee,Oct 2024

JFK - ATL

Overall it was good on the flight. Before the flight with checking the bag at JFK was a nightmare. It took way too long and the Delta concierge was very rude to everyone. But other than that it was fine.
Spirit Airlines
6.3
Okay
8,038 reviews
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,981 reviews

Comfort

7.9

Overall

8.0

Crew

8.5

Food

7.3

Boarding

8.2

Entertainment

7.9

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Kymberlee,Oct 2024

JFK - ATL

Overall it was good on the flight. Before the flight with checking the bag at JFK was a nightmare. It took way too long and the Delta concierge was very rude to everyone. But other than that it was fine.
Frontier
5.8
Fair
3,212 reviews
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,981 reviews

Comfort

7.9

Overall

8.0

Crew

8.5

Food

7.3

Boarding

8.2

Entertainment

7.9

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Kymberlee,Oct 2024

JFK - ATL

Overall it was good on the flight. Before the flight with checking the bag at JFK was a nightmare. It took way too long and the Delta concierge was very rude to everyone. But other than that it was fine.

FAQs about flying to Santa Ana

Best Time to Fly to Santa Ana, CA

The warm and dry summer months extend from June to September, when the temperatures reach a daytime high of 82 degrees Fahrenheit. Most schools in California have their summer breaks from June to August. Holidays in the summer means more visitors and competitive prices everywhere.

The winter months from December to March have an average daytime high of 69 degrees Fahrenheit. Most of the rainfall occurs from November to April.

The months of April, May and September are usually great months to travel with less crowds and good weather.

Getting around Santa Ana, CA

The Orange County Transportation Authority runs regular buses in and around Santa Ana and to other places in Orange County. Make use of the free trolley that runs to the central area on selected days. A network of Amtrak and Metrolink rail service provides affordable rail service to the major attractions in and around the Orange County area.

  • What airport do you fly into for flights to Santa Ana?

    Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty (SNA), located 4.8 mi from the city center, is the airport you fly into when you book flights to Santa Ana. SNA handles an average of 5 flights per day from New York. You should also have a few airline options to choose from. 7 airlines have flights to J. Wayne/Orange Cnty from New York.

  • Can I find cheaper flights to Santa Ana if I am willing to have layovers?

    Yes, flights with layovers are often cheaper than direct flights. Keep an eye out for flight deals to Santa Ana on Cheapflights that require 1 or 2 stops for potential cost savings.

  • What is the best airline to fly to Santa Ana?

    Based on reviews from Cheapflights users, Spirit Airlines is rated the highest out of the airlines that fly to Santa Ana.

  • What is the cheapest airport to fly to in Santa Ana?

    Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty is currently the cheapest airport to fly to in Santa Ana. One-way flights to Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty typically cost $29, while round-trip flights cost around $36.

  • How much is a round-trip flight to Santa Ana?

    A round-trip flight to Santa Ana will typically cost around $94, however they can be found for as little as $31.

  • Where does the fastest flight to Santa Ana depart from?

    For those looking to save time traveling to Santa Ana, Las Vegas Harry Reid Intl offers the quickest one-way flight (1 hour 6 minutes).

  • Which airport is closest to Old Orange County Courthouse?

    If being close to Old Orange County Courthouse is important to you, you’ll want to land at Los Angeles Airport.

  • Does Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty have rental cars?

    Yes. Those touching down at Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty can take advantage of the rental car services offered upon their arrival.

  • Are there hotels close to Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty?

    Yes. Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty has hotels nearby for those requiring accommodations. Private, Modern Luxury 2 Bd/ 2 Ba is the closest property to Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty (0.0 mi away from Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty).

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