How long is the flight from Columbia, Missouri to Santa Ana, California?

There are many flights that can get you from Columbia, Missouri to Santa Ana, California in 9h 14m. Fly via United Airlines to get the fastest option. The distance from Columbia, Missouri to Santa Ana, California is about 1466 mi.

What is the cheapest airline to fly from Columbia, Missouri to Santa Ana, California round-trip?

Our cheapest airline available from Columbia, Missouri to Santa Ana, California is American Airlines. Our recent data shows that you can find tickets from as low as $392 on this airline. You may be able to fly from Columbia, Missouri to Santa Ana, California for 35% less than the average price by searching for this airline.

In terms of precipitation, rainfall in Santa Ana, California 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, California when rainfall is around 0.0 in.

If weather is an important factor for your trip to Santa Ana, California, 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).

What is the cheapest time of day to fly from COU to SNA?

When flying from Columbia, Missouri to Santa Ana, California, the time of day you decide to fly out makes little to no difference towards the overall price you’ll pay on tickets.

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Fri 1/93:10 pmCOU - SNA

1 stop9h 14mUnited Airlines

Tue 1/131:17 pmSNA - COU

1 stop5h 16mUnited Airlines

Deal found 12/26

$328

Fri 1/911:17 amCOU - SNA

1 stop9h 24mUnited Airlines

Wed 1/1411:05 amSNA - COU

2 stops8h 32mUnited Airlines

Deal found 12/26

$343

Sat 2/711:17 amCOU - SNA

1 stop9h 24mUnited Airlines

Tue 2/101:17 pmSNA - COU

1 stop5h 16mUnited Airlines

Deal found 12/24

$358

Tue 1/203:10 pmCOU - SNA

1 stop9h 14mUnited Airlines

Sat 1/2411:05 amSNA - COU

1 stop7h 28mUnited Airlines

Deal found 12/25

$358

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Fri 1/93:10 pmCOU - SNA

1 stop9h 14mUnited Airlines

Tue 1/131:17 pmSNA - COU

1 stop5h 16mUnited Airlines

Deal found 12/26

$328

Fri 1/911:17 amCOU - SNA

1 stop9h 24mUnited Airlines

Wed 1/1411:05 amSNA - COU

2 stops8h 32mUnited Airlines

Deal found 12/26

$343

Fri 1/93:19 pmCOU - SNA

1 stop8h 42mAmerican Airlines

Wed 1/1411:42 amSNA - COU

1 stop7h 28mAmerican Airlines

Deal found 12/26

$541

Sun 1/118:09 amCOU - SNA

2 stops11h 19mUnited Airlines

Thu 1/1510:51 amSNA - COU

1 stop8h 46mUnited Airlines

Deal found 12/26

$784

Sun 1/116:00 amCOU - SNA

1 stop6h 49mAmerican Airlines

Thu 1/153:15 pmSNA - COU

1 stop5h 36mAmerican Airlines

Deal found 12/26

$932

Tue 1/203:10 pmCOU - SNA

1 stop9h 14mUnited Airlines

Sat 1/2411:05 amSNA - COU

1 stop7h 28mUnited Airlines

Deal found 12/25

$358

One-way flights from Columbia to Santa Ana
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Sat 1/37:35 amCOU - SNA

1 stop8h 39mAmerican Airlines

Deal found 12/26

$410

Fri 1/23:10 pmCOU - SNA

1 stop9h 20mUnited Airlines

Deal found 12/26

$463

Sat 1/38:05 amCOU - SNA

3 stops14h 41mUnited Airlines

Deal found 12/26

$4,973

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Most accurate provider	FlightHub 3 stars
Most trusted provider	Expedia 3 stars
Round-trip from	$328 (United Airlines)
Popular in	December
Cheapest in	January
Average price	$1,379

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ColumbiaSanta Ana

COU - SNA

COUSNA

Columbia Regional

Fri 1/9

3:10 pm-10:24 pm

1 stop9h 14m

Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty

Tue 1/13

1:17 pm-8:33 pm

1 stop5h 16m

$328

ColumbiaSanta Ana

COU - SNA

COUSNA

Columbia Regional

Fri 1/9

11:17 am-6:41 pm

1 stop9h 24m

Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty

Wed 1/14

11:05 am-9:37 pm

2 stops8h 32m

$343

ColumbiaSanta Ana

COU - SNA

COUSNA

Columbia Regional

Sat 2/7

11:17 am-6:41 pm

1 stop9h 24m

Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty

Tue 2/10

1:17 pm-8:33 pm

1 stop5h 16m

$358

ColumbiaSanta Ana

COU - SNA

COUSNA

Columbia Regional

Tue 1/20

3:10 pm-10:24 pm

1 stop9h 14m

Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty

Sat 1/24

11:05 am-8:33 pm

1 stop7h 28m

$358

ColumbiaSanta Ana

COU - SNA

COUSNA

Columbia Regional

Sat 1/3

7:35 am-2:14 pm

1 stop8h 39m

$410

ColumbiaSanta Ana

COU - SNA

COUSNA

Columbia Regional

Sun 1/4

3:10 pm-10:30 pm

1 stop9h 20m

$463

ColumbiaSanta Ana

COU - SNA

COUSNA

Columbia Regional

Fri 1/2

3:10 pm-10:30 pm

1 stop9h 20m

$463

ColumbiaSanta Ana

COU - SNA

COUSNA

Columbia Regional

Sat 1/3

8:05 am-8:46 pm

3 stops14h 41m

$4,973

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Expedia	Price Accuracy2 stars	Trust Score*3 stars
FlightHub	Price Accuracy3 stars	Trust Score*1 star

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

Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Columbia, Missouri to Santa Ana, California (average of $258). Flying from Columbia, Missouri to Santa Ana, California in March is currently the most expensive (average of $660). 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 Santa Ana

See what other customers who have flown with American Airlines from Columbia to Santa Ana have to say. You can also see how each airline compares in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.

American Airlines

7.2

Good

11,067 reviews

Reviews

1 / 20

10.0

Excellent

Anonymous,Jan 2024

LHR - SAN

This was the best flight I have experienced in all the years I have been f doing this journey with BA. Flight, food and service A1. Well done BA.

American Airlines

7.2

Good

11,067 reviews

American Airlines

7.2

Good

11,067 reviews

Reviews

1 / 20

10.0

Excellent

Anonymous,Jan 2024

LHR - SAN

This was the best flight I have experienced in all the years I have been f doing this journey with BA. Flight, food and service A1. Well done BA.

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How long is the flight from Columbia, Missouri to Santa Ana, California?
There are many flights that can get you from Columbia, Missouri to Santa Ana, California in 9h 14m. Fly via United Airlines to get the fastest option. The distance from Columbia, Missouri to Santa Ana, California is about 1466 mi.
What is the cheapest airline to fly from Columbia, Missouri to Santa Ana, California round-trip?
Our cheapest airline available from Columbia, Missouri to Santa Ana, California is American Airlines. Our recent data shows that you can find tickets from as low as $392 on this airline. You may be able to fly from Columbia, Missouri to Santa Ana, California for 35% less than the average price by searching for this airline.
Can I find deals for flights from Columbia to Santa Ana that include hotel bookings?
Yes. In addition to deals on Columbia to Santa Ana flights, Cheapflights offers vacation packages that include both flights and hotel.
How can I find direct flights from Columbia to Santa Ana?
After entering your origin and destination, apply the non-stop filter on the search result page to find direct flights from Columbia to Santa Ana.
Can I find deals for business class flights from Columbia to Santa Ana?
Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Columbia 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 Columbia, Missouri to Santa Ana, California?
Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Columbia, Missouri to Santa Ana, California (average of $258). Flying from Columbia, Missouri to Santa Ana, California in March is currently the most expensive (average of $660). 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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American Airlines	Cheapest$392	Average$566	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time71%

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