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$165+ Cheap flights from Charleston to Santa Ana (CHS - 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 5/5. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
CHS — SNA
May 3 — May 101
Sat 5/3
Sat 5/10
1 adult, Economy
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Cheapflights Tip: The best prices from Charleston to Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty are usually found in March or May, booked 25 days in advance, depart on a Tuesday or Friday and return on a Saturday

Cheap flight deals from Charleston to Santa Ana

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Charleston (CHS) 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 April 28, 2025.

Most accurate provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Most trusted provider

eDreams
3 stars

Round-trip from

$271
(American Airlines)

One-way from

$165
(Delta)

Popular in

January

Cheapest in

March

Average price

$555
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Cheapest flights from Charleston to Santa Ana
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Charleston to Santa Ana. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on April 28, 2025.

This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/27. 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.
Tue 7/12:26 pmCHS - SNA
1 stop9h 54mAmerican Airlines
Sat 7/510:14 amSNA - CHS
1 stop9h 06mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 4/27$271
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/27. 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.
Tue 9/24:12 pmCHS - SNA
1 stop9h 00mUnited Airlines
Sun 9/79:14 pmSNA - CHS
1 stop9h 06mUnited Airlines
Deal found 4/27$289
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/28. 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 Delta is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 7/303:06 pmCHS - SNA
1 stop8h 00mDelta
Wed 8/612:00 pmSNA - CHS
1 stop8h 59mDelta
Deal found 4/28$297
This Mytrip deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/28. 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 5/146:00 amCHS - SNA
3 stops42h 17mSpirit Airlines
Sun 5/187:45 amSNA - CHS
2 stops24h 48mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 4/28$400
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/28. 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 Southwest is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 7/102:40 pmCHS - SNA
2 stops9h 30mSouthwest
Sun 7/138:15 amSNA - CHS
2 stops9h 30mSouthwest
Deal found 4/28$467
This Mytrip deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/28. 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 6/116:25 amCHS - SNA
3 stops42h 25mMultiple Airlines
Sun 6/1512:45 pmSNA - CHS
3 stops30h 44mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 4/28$508

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Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Charleston to Santa Ana that are best for you.

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Charleston

Fly to

Santa Ana

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Depart

Return

Price

CharlestonSanta Ana

CHS - SNA

CHSSNA

Charleston

Tue 7/1

2:26 pm-9:20 pm

1 stop9h 54m

Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty

Sat 7/5

10:14 am-10:20 pm

1 stop9h 06m

$271

CharlestonSanta Ana

CHS - SNA

CHSSNA

Charleston

Tue 9/2

4:12 pm-10:12 pm

1 stop9h 00m

Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty

Sun 9/7

9:14 pm-9:20 am

1 stop9h 06m

$289

CharlestonSanta Ana

CHS - SNA

CHSSNA

Charleston

Wed 7/30

3:06 pm-8:06 pm

1 stop8h 00m

Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty

Wed 8/6

12:00 pm-11:59 pm

1 stop8h 59m

$297

CharlestonSanta Ana

CHS - SNA

CHSSNA

Charleston

Wed 5/14

6:00 am-9:17 pm

3 stops42h 17m

Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty

Sun 5/18

7:45 am-11:33 am

2 stops24h 48m

$400

CharlestonSanta Ana

CHS - SNA

CHSSNA

Charleston

Wed 6/11

4:12 pm-4:27 pm

2 stops27h 15m

Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty

Sun 6/15

12:45 pm-10:29 pm

3 stops30h 44m

$465

CharlestonSanta Ana

CHS - SNA

CHSSNA

Charleston

Thu 7/10

2:40 pm-9:10 pm

2 stops9h 30m

Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty

Sun 7/13

8:15 am-8:45 pm

2 stops9h 30m

$467

CharlestonSanta Ana

CHS - SNA

CHSSNA

Charleston

Mon 5/5

3:51 pm-10:15 pm

1 stop9h 24m

$165

CharlestonSanta Ana

CHS - SNA

CHSSNA

Charleston

Fri 6/6

5:00 am-9:20 am

1 stop7h 20m

$166

CharlestonSanta Ana

CHS - SNA

CHSSNA

Charleston

Mon 5/26

6:40 pm-9:17 pm

2 stops29h 37m

$199

CharlestonSanta Ana

CHS - SNA

CHSSNA

Charleston

Mon 5/5

11:35 am-6:44 pm

1 stop10h 09m

$210

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Compare providers for flights from Charleston to Santa Ana

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Use the table below to compare price accuracy, trust ratings, and cancellation policies for each provider offering flight deals from Charleston to Santa Ana in April.
ProviderPrice AccuracyTrust Score*
ExpediaPrice Accuracy1 starTrust Score*3 stars
FlightHubPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*2 stars
eDreamsPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
PricelinePrice Accuracy2 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 Charleston-Santa Ana flights, users find the pricing of FlightHub to be most consistent on Cheapflights vs. FlightHub Users can find the same prices on Charleston-Santa Ana flight deals on Cheapflights vs. FlightHub >95% of the time. Price accuracy is based on data collected from Charleston-Santa Ana flight searches over the past month and is updated monthly.
  • Most trusted provider: When it comes to deals on Charleston-Santa Ana flights, Cheapflights users trust eDreams the most. eDreams 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 Charleston-Santa Ana 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 Charleston to Santa Ana

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Cheapflights Insights

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

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

Use this chart to determine the optimal time to book a round-trip flight from Charleston to Santa Ana. Price data was last updated on April 25, 2025.

Booking 25 days in advance of your planned departure date is, on average, the best time to get cheap flights from Charleston to Santa Ana. The general trend is that the closer you book to the departure date, the more expensive your flight will be.

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

Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Charleston to Santa Ana (average of $298). Flying from Charleston to Santa Ana in June is currently the most expensive (average of $409). 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 CHS to SNA?

Find hourly flight availability from Charleston 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 April 28, 2025.

One of the essential ways to save on airfare from Charleston to Santa Ana is to remain as flexible as possible. Flights that are at noon tend to be the most expensive. A flight in the evening could potentially save you up to 42% on airfare.

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 April 28, 2025.
Breeze Airways
8.1
Very good
160 reviews

Entertainment

6.6

Comfort

8.2

Boarding

8.3

Food

6.7

Crew

8.8

Overall

8.1

Reviews

1 / 11
10.0
Excellent

Dena,Dec 2024

LAS - BDL

It was comfortable and the crew was great! A few free snacks offered would be nice!
Breeze Airways
8.1
Very good
160 reviews
Breeze Airways
8.1
Very good
160 reviews

Entertainment

6.6

Comfort

8.2

Boarding

8.3

Food

6.7

Crew

8.8

Overall

8.1

Reviews

1 / 11
10.0
Excellent

Dena,Dec 2024

LAS - BDL

It was comfortable and the crew was great! A few free snacks offered would be nice!
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
9,949 reviews
Breeze Airways
8.1
Very good
160 reviews

Entertainment

6.6

Comfort

8.2

Boarding

8.3

Food

6.7

Crew

8.8

Overall

8.1

Reviews

1 / 11
10.0
Excellent

Dena,Dec 2024

LAS - BDL

It was comfortable and the crew was great! A few free snacks offered would be nice!
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,292 reviews
Breeze Airways
8.1
Very good
160 reviews

Entertainment

6.6

Comfort

8.2

Boarding

8.3

Food

6.7

Crew

8.8

Overall

8.1

Reviews

1 / 11
10.0
Excellent

Dena,Dec 2024

LAS - BDL

It was comfortable and the crew was great! A few free snacks offered would be nice!
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,929 reviews
Breeze Airways
8.1
Very good
160 reviews

Entertainment

6.6

Comfort

8.2

Boarding

8.3

Food

6.7

Crew

8.8

Overall

8.1

Reviews

1 / 11
10.0
Excellent

Dena,Dec 2024

LAS - BDL

It was comfortable and the crew was great! A few free snacks offered would be nice!
United Airlines
7.4
Good
8,696 reviews
Breeze Airways
8.1
Very good
160 reviews

Entertainment

6.6

Comfort

8.2

Boarding

8.3

Food

6.7

Crew

8.8

Overall

8.1

Reviews

1 / 11
10.0
Excellent

Dena,Dec 2024

LAS - BDL

It was comfortable and the crew was great! A few free snacks offered would be nice!

Related info for your journey

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from Charleston to Santa Ana. Access travel guides, tips, and recommendations to enhance your travel experience. Get information about local attractions, weather, transportation options, and more.

  • What are the cheapest airlines flying from Charleston to Santa Ana round-trip?

    Flying on American Airlines is currently your cheapest option to Santa Ana, with prices starting at $271. Additional round-trip tickets that might be worth considering are offered by United Airlines and Delta, with the lowest prices starting at $289 and $297, respectively. American Airlines is 46% cheaper than the average price of flights available within the next 90 days to this destination.

  • What are the cheapest airlines to fly from Charleston to Santa Ana one-way?

    For one-way options, check prices for Delta. According to our data, you can fly for as low as $165. Users have also found prices from $166 and $210 on American Airlines and United Airlines, respectively.

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

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

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

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

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

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

    Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Charleston to Santa Ana (average of $298). Flying from Charleston to Santa Ana in June is currently the most expensive (average of $409). 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 Charleston to Santa Ana

Discover the top 4 airlines that operate flights from Charleston 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 April 28, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
United AirlinesCheapest$316Average$482FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
DeltaCheapest$326Average$456FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
American AirlinesCheapest$346Average$496FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
SouthwestCheapest$472Average$586FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time63%

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