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$61+ Cheap flights from Austin to Santa Ana, CA (AUS - SNA)

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 12/16. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
AUS — SNA
nov. 22 — nov. 291
sáb. 11/22
sáb. 11/29
1 adult, Economy
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Cheapflights Tip: The best prices from Austin Bergstrom to Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty are usually found in September or April, booked 80 days in advance, depart on a Saturday or Wednesday and return on a Saturday

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Explore the most affordable flight options available from Austin to Santa Ana. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on octubre 23, 2025.

This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/21. 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.
jue. 12/2511:13 amAUS - SNA
1 stop23h 14mFrontier
mié. 12/3111:53 amSNA - AUS
1 stop10h 21mFrontier
Deal found 10/21$227
This Frontier deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/22. 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 Frontier is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
dom. 11/25:00 amAUS - SNA
1 stop7h 16mFrontier
lun. 11/312:01 pmSNA - AUS
1 stop10h 31mFrontier
Deal found 10/22$228
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/23. 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.
sáb. 11/14:09 pmAUS - SNA
1 stop7h 54mMultiple Airlines
jue. 11/67:11 pmSNA - AUS
1 stop22h 44mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 10/23$230
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/22. 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.
lun. 11/32:08 pmAUS - SNA
2 stops8h 53mMultiple Airlines
mié. 11/51:31 pmSNA - AUS
1 stop21h 52mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 10/22$231
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/22. 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.
dom. 12/289:13 amAUS - SNA
1 stop25h 14mFrontier
dom. 1/49:30 amSNA - AUS
2 stops36h 44mFrontier
Deal found 10/22$235
This eDestinos deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/23. 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 eDestinos is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
mié. 12/36:45 amAUS - SNA
1 stop7h 57mFrontier
dom. 12/711:15 amSNA - AUS
2 stops30h 45mFrontier
Deal found 10/23$236
This Frontier deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/22. 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 Frontier is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
mar. 10/287:45 amAUS - SNA
1 stop7h 50mFrontier
sáb. 11/12:20 pmSNA - AUS
1 stop6h 56mFrontier
Deal found 10/22$238
This Priceline deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/21. 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 Priceline is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
sáb. 11/17:45 amAUS - SNA
1 stop7h 50mFrontier
sáb. 11/82:20 pmSNA - AUS
1 stop6h 56mFrontier
Deal found 10/21$239
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/21. 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.
mié. 11/57:45 amAUS - SNA
2 stops36h 41mFrontier
dom. 11/912:25 pmSNA - AUS
1 stop19h 17mFrontier
Deal found 10/21$240
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/22. 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.
sáb. 11/84:09 pmAUS - SNA
1 stop6h 52mMultiple Airlines
lun. 11/101:31 pmSNA - AUS
2 stops29h 11mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 10/22$241
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/21. 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.
vie. 11/216:45 amAUS - SNA
1 stop6h 34mMultiple Airlines
lun. 11/245:46 pmSNA - AUS
1 stop25h 15mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 10/21$244

Cheap flight deals from Austin to Santa Ana

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Austin (AUS) to Santa Ana (SNA). 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 octubre 23, 2025.

Most accurate provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Most trusted provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Round-trip from

$227
(Kiwi.com)

One-way from

$61
(Trip.com)

Popular in

March

Cheapest in

September

Average price

$446

Good round-trip deal

$441 or less

Good one-way deal

$233 or less
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 2% potential increase in price ($12 potential increase over avg. RT price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 1% potential price decrease ($6 potential savings vs. average RT price).
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Customize your flight search to find flights from Austin to Santa Ana 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 octubre 23, 2025.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Austin to Santa Ana that are best for you.

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Austin

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Santa Ana

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Price

AustinSanta Ana

AUS - SNA

AUSSNA

Austin Bergstrom

jue. 11/6

9:27 am-1:04 pm

1 stop5h 37m

Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty

dom. 11/9

8:16 pm-9:42 am

2 stops11h 26m

$245

AustinSanta Ana

AUS - SNA

AUSSNA

Austin Bergstrom

sáb. 1/17

7:15 am-6:38 pm

2 stops13h 23m

Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty

mié. 1/21

9:13 am-7:19 pm

2 stops8h 06m

$273

AustinSanta Ana

AUS - SNA

AUSSNA

Austin Bergstrom

vie. 11/14

6:03 am-12:37 pm

1 stop8h 34m

Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty

lun. 11/17

1:27 pm-11:09 pm

1 stop7h 42m

$283

AustinSanta Ana

AUS - SNA

AUSSNA

Austin Bergstrom

mié. 11/26

6:45 am-11:19 am

1 stop6h 34m

Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty

sáb. 12/6

1:35 pm-12:14 am

1 stop8h 39m

$283

AustinSanta Ana

AUS - SNA

AUSSNA

Austin Bergstrom

jue. 12/4

7:15 am-4:37 pm

1 stop11h 22m

Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty

sáb. 12/6

9:13 am-10:09 pm

2 stops10h 56m

$290

AustinSanta Ana

AUS - SNA

AUSSNA

Austin Bergstrom

mar. 11/11

6:05 am-2:14 pm

1 stop10h 09m

Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty

mié. 11/12

6:45 am-7:04 pm

1 stop10h 19m

$291

AustinSanta Ana

AUS - SNA

AUSSNA

Austin Bergstrom

mié. 11/19

5:30 am-11:35 am

1 stop8h 05m

Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty

mié. 11/19

5:20 pm-12:41 am

1 stop5h 21m

$291

AustinSanta Ana

AUS - SNA

AUSSNA

Austin Bergstrom

mié. 10/29

7:45 am-1:30 pm

1 stop7h 45m

Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty

dom. 11/2

12:01 pm-12:32 am

1 stop10h 31m

$295

AustinSanta Ana

AUS - SNA

AUSSNA

Austin Bergstrom

mar. 12/23

6:45 am-11:08 am

1 stop6h 23m

Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty

mié. 12/31

11:53 am-12:14 am

1 stop10h 21m

$297

AustinSanta Ana

AUS - SNA

AUSSNA

Austin Bergstrom

mié. 12/24

7:05 am-11:40 am

1 stop6h 35m

Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty

mar. 12/30

4:50 pm-12:10 am

1 stop5h 20m

$300

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Use the table below to compare price accuracy, trust ratings, and cancellation policies for each provider offering flight deals from Austin to Santa Ana in October.
ProviderPrice AccuracyTrust Score*
ExpediaPrice Accuracy2 starsTrust Score*3 stars
FlightHubPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
eDreamsPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
JustAirTicketPrice Accuracy-Trust Score*3 stars
MytripPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
CheapflightsfaresPrice Accuracy2 starsTrust Score*1 star
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 Austin-Santa Ana, California flights, users find the pricing of FlightHub to be most consistent on Cheapflights vs. FlightHub Users can find the same prices on Austin-Santa Ana, California flight deals on Cheapflights vs. FlightHub >95% of the time. Price accuracy is based on data collected from Austin-Santa Ana, California flight searches over the past month and is updated monthly.
  • Most trusted provider: When it comes to deals on Austin-Santa Ana, California 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 Austin-Santa Ana, California 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 Austin to Santa Ana

Have a flexible travel schedule? Discover the best time to fly to Santa Ana from Austin with our price prediction graph.
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Everything you need to know about your flight from Austin to Santa Ana

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

Use this chart to determine the optimal time to book a round-trip flight from Austin to Santa Ana. Price data was last updated on October 17, 2025.

The best time to book flights from Austin to Santa Ana, California is 80 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 Austin to Santa Ana, California?

Currently, September is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Austin to Santa Ana, California (average of $60). Flying from Austin to Santa Ana, California in March is currently the most expensive (average of $108). 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 AUS to SNA?

Find hourly flight availability from Austin to Santa Ana. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated octubre 23, 2025.

It’s typically best to fly out from Austin to Santa Ana, California in the afternoon. Doing so could potentially save you 15% on the flight price compared to flying at noon, which is usually more expensive.

What is the cheapest day to fly from Austin to Santa Ana, California?

Use this chart to determine the cheapest time to fly round-trip from Austin to Santa Ana. Price data was last updated on October 19, 2025.

Travelers seeking maximum savings on their Austin to Santa Ana, California flight should consider departing on Monday at noon when fares are most often at their lowest. Tuesday at noon flights should be avoided if possible as fares are typically the most expensive at this time.

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 octubre 23, 2025.
Get a feel of what it's like to fly with Southwest, Delta, and American Airlines from Austin to Santa Ana by reading reviews from past customers. Users have also rated airlines in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,236 reviews

Crew

8.6

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.1

Entertainment

7.5

Comfort

8.0

Food

7.0

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
4,236 reviews
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,236 reviews

Crew

8.6

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.1

Entertainment

7.5

Comfort

8.0

Food

7.0

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.
Delta
7.9
Good
7,982 reviews
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,236 reviews

Crew

8.6

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.1

Entertainment

7.5

Comfort

8.0

Food

7.0

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
11,032 reviews
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,236 reviews

Crew

8.6

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.1

Entertainment

7.5

Comfort

8.0

Food

7.0

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
8,103 reviews
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,236 reviews

Crew

8.6

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.1

Entertainment

7.5

Comfort

8.0

Food

7.0

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.
Frontier
5.8
Fair
3,128 reviews
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,236 reviews

Crew

8.6

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.1

Entertainment

7.5

Comfort

8.0

Food

7.0

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

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  • How popular is this Austin to Santa Ana, California flight route?

    The Austin Bergstrom to Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty flight path was viewed by 2 users in the past month. Keep an eye out for changes in search interest prior to high and low season.

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

    Departing from Austin to Santa Ana, California will take you 5h 37m. There are 1206 mi between Austin and Santa Ana, California. This flight may include one or multiple stops.

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

    According to our current data, Frontier ($137), Spirit Airlines ($149), and Delta ($149) offers the cheapest pricing from Austin to Santa Ana, California. These flights start at 65% lower than the current average price 3 months from now.

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

    While on average a flight from Austin to Santa Ana, California is generally $483, our data shows the cheapest flight currently is $139. When looking at the most popular route, (Austin Bergstrom - Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty), you can expect to pay $139 for that flight.

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

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

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

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

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

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Austin to Santa Ana 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 Austin to Santa Ana, California?

    Currently, September is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Austin to Santa Ana, California (average of $60). Flying from Austin to Santa Ana, California in March is currently the most expensive (average of $108). 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 7 airlines flying from Austin to Santa Ana

Discover the top 7 airlines that operate flights from Austin to Santa Ana. 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 octubre 23, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
FrontierCheapest$137Average$235FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%
Spirit AirlinesCheapest$149Average$211FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time65%
DeltaCheapest$149Average$315FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
Alaska AirlinesCheapest$228Average$333FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
American AirlinesCheapest$236Average$426FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
United AirlinesCheapest$256Average$386FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
SouthwestCheapest$310Average$458FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time63%

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