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$129+ Cheap flights from Columbus to Santa Ana, CA (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.
CMH — SNA
Mar 6 — Mar 131
Fri 3/6
Fri 3/13
1 adult, Economy
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Cheapflights Tip: The best prices from Columbus to Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty are usually found in June or July, booked 64 days in advance, depart on a Tuesday or Monday and return on a Monday

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Cheapest flights from Columbus to Santa Ana
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This CheapOair deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/3. 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 CheapOair is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 5/78:18 pm
CMH
-
SNA
1 stop17h 28m
Frontier
Sun 5/1011:32 am
SNA
-
CMH
1 stop28h 51m
Frontier
Deal found 2/3$236
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/3. 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.
Sat 3/73:30 pm
CMH
-
SNA
1 stop8h 33m
United Airlines
Tue 3/1010:52 am
SNA
-
CMH
1 stop8h 21m
United Airlines
Deal found 2/3$237
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/2. 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 3/103:45 pm
CMH
-
SNA
1 stop7h 38m
American Airlines
Wed 3/111:27 pm
SNA
-
CMH
1 stop6h 18m
American Airlines
Deal found 2/2$257
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/2. 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 3/1010:27 am
CMH
-
SNA
2 stops10h 25m
United Airlines
Wed 3/112:22 pm
SNA
-
CMH
1 stop6h 25m
United Airlines
Deal found 2/2$262
This Mytrip deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/2. 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.
Tue 3/1011:39 am
CMH
-
SNA
2 stops27h 46m
Spirit Airlines
Wed 3/114:37 pm
SNA
-
CMH
2 stops14h 04m
Spirit Airlines
Deal found 2/2$265
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/3. 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.
Sun 2/228:09 pm
CMH
-
SNA
1 stop17h 37m
Multiple Airlines
Tue 2/244:37 pm
SNA
-
CMH
2 stops15h 07m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 2/3$277
This Mytrip deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/3. 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.
Tue 2/2411:39 am
CMH
-
SNA
2 stops27h 46m
Spirit Airlines
Fri 2/271:20 pm
SNA
-
CMH
2 stops18h 24m
Spirit Airlines
Deal found 2/3$283
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/3. 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 2/2412:05 pm
CMH
-
SNA
1 stop10h 49m
United Airlines
Fri 2/272:22 pm
SNA
-
CMH
1 stop6h 20m
United Airlines
Deal found 2/3$290
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/1. 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 2/265:30 am
CMH
-
SNA
1 stop7h 35m
American Airlines
Tue 3/37:15 am
SNA
-
CMH
1 stop8h 44m
American Airlines
Deal found 2/1$297
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/3. 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.
Sat 2/2811:36 am
CMH
-
SNA
1 stop7h 18m
American Airlines
Sat 3/146:45 am
SNA
-
CMH
1 stop9h 16m
American Airlines
Deal found 2/3$300
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/1. 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.
Sat 2/283:30 pm
CMH
-
SNA
1 stop8h 57m
United Airlines
Thu 3/511:15 am
SNA
-
CMH
2 stops9h 32m
United Airlines
Deal found 2/1$302

Find flight deals from Columbus to Santa Ana

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Columbus (C01) 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 February 4, 2026.

Round-trip from

$237
(United Airlines)

One-way from

$129
(American Airlines)

Popular in

March

Cheapest in

June

Average price

$431
From Columbus to Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty
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One-way flight from Columbus to Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty
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Customize your flight search to find flights from Columbus 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 February 4, 2026.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Columbus to Santa Ana that are best for you.

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Columbus

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Santa Ana

Route

Depart

Return

Price

ColumbusSanta Ana

CMH - SNA

CMHSNA

Columbus

Sat 3/7

3:30 pm-9:03 pm

1 stop8h 33m

Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty

Tue 3/10

10:52 am-10:13 pm

1 stop8h 21m

$237

ColumbusSanta Ana

CMH - SNA

CMHSNA

Columbus

Fri 2/27

3:30 pm-10:08 pm

1 stop9h 38m

Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty

Wed 3/4

2:22 pm-11:42 pm

1 stop6h 20m

$300

ColumbusSanta Ana

CMH - SNA

CMHSNA

Columbus

Wed 2/18

6:15 am-12:25 pm

2 stops33h 10m

Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty

Sun 2/22

11:22 am-7:28 pm

1 stop29h 06m

$308

ColumbusSanta Ana

CMH - SNA

CMHSNA

Columbus

Wed 2/25

6:23 am-10:54 am

1 stop7h 31m

Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty

Fri 2/27

12:59 pm-12:10 am

1 stop8h 11m

$310

ColumbusSanta Ana

CMH - SNA

CMHSNA

Columbus

Thu 2/26

3:30 pm-10:08 pm

1 stop9h 38m

Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty

Tue 3/3

11:10 am-10:07 pm

2 stops7h 57m

$332

ColumbusSanta Ana

CMH - SNA

CMHSNA

Columbus

Thu 2/26

5:05 am-10:00 am

1 stop7h 55m

Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty

Mon 3/2

12:50 pm-11:55 pm

1 stop8h 05m

$379

ColumbusSanta Ana

CMH - SNA

CMHSNA

Columbus

Mon 3/16

6:51 pm-7:06 pm

1 stop27h 15m

Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty

Tue 3/24

6:45 am-6:34 pm

1 stop8h 49m

$384

ColumbusSanta Ana

CMH - SNA

CMHSNA

Columbus

Thu 2/26

11:39 am-8:57 pm

3 stops36h 18m

Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty

Mon 3/2

4:37 pm-10:44 am

2 stops15h 07m

$384

ColumbusSanta Ana

CMH - SNA

CMHSNA

Columbus

Mon 3/2

4:13 pm-10:22 pm

1 stop9h 09m

Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty

Fri 3/6

5:30 pm-9:39 am

2 stops13h 09m

$385

ColumbusSanta Ana

CMH - SNA

CMHSNA

Columbus

Fri 3/13

7:05 am-6:22 pm

2 stops14h 17m

Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty

Wed 3/18

12:34 pm-11:59 pm

1 stop8h 25m

$386

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Best time to book a flight from Columbus to Santa Ana

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

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

Use this chart to determine the optimal time to book a round-trip flight from Columbus to Santa Ana. Price data was last updated on January 30, 2026.

The price you pay for your flight from Columbus to Santa Ana, California may vary depending on when you book. For the best chance of a lower fare, look to book 64 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 Columbus to Santa Ana, California?

Currently, May is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Columbus to Santa Ana, California (average of $112). Flying from Columbus to Santa Ana, California in March is currently the most expensive (average of $229). 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

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 February 4, 2026.
See what other customers who have flown with Breeze Airways, Southwest, and Delta from Columbus 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.
Breeze Airways
8.2
Very good
263 reviews

Crew

8.7

Food

6.7

Boarding

8.3

Comfort

8.2

Entertainment

6.6

Overall

8.2

Reviews

1 / 17
2.0
Mediocre

Justine,Jan 2026

RDU - MCO

1/10, I have never experienced the amount of delays, my flight was supposed to board at 8:34pm, we didn’t board until 3:35am from RDU. The staff got rude and very disrespectful when you asked what was going on it was like we didn’t board until something wrong or were pestering them for answers. I was 1 question 1 time, they were not communicating with us at all. So when our plane was now 6+ hrs delayed and nothing was being said to us .. yeah I think we have a right to ask a question. Everything took so long and was such a process; I have never experienced this before and I’m a frequent flyer, breeze makes spirit airlines look like a 100/10 airline.
Breeze Airways
8.2
Very good
263 reviews
Breeze Airways
8.2
Very good
263 reviews

Crew

8.7

Food

6.7

Boarding

8.3

Comfort

8.2

Entertainment

6.6

Overall

8.2

Reviews

1 / 17
2.0
Mediocre

Justine,Jan 2026

RDU - MCO

1/10, I have never experienced the amount of delays, my flight was supposed to board at 8:34pm, we didn’t board until 3:35am from RDU. The staff got rude and very disrespectful when you asked what was going on it was like we didn’t board until something wrong or were pestering them for answers. I was 1 question 1 time, they were not communicating with us at all. So when our plane was now 6+ hrs delayed and nothing was being said to us .. yeah I think we have a right to ask a question. Everything took so long and was such a process; I have never experienced this before and I’m a frequent flyer, breeze makes spirit airlines look like a 100/10 airline.
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,274 reviews
Breeze Airways
8.2
Very good
263 reviews

Crew

8.7

Food

6.7

Boarding

8.3

Comfort

8.2

Entertainment

6.6

Overall

8.2

Reviews

1 / 17
2.0
Mediocre

Justine,Jan 2026

RDU - MCO

1/10, I have never experienced the amount of delays, my flight was supposed to board at 8:34pm, we didn’t board until 3:35am from RDU. The staff got rude and very disrespectful when you asked what was going on it was like we didn’t board until something wrong or were pestering them for answers. I was 1 question 1 time, they were not communicating with us at all. So when our plane was now 6+ hrs delayed and nothing was being said to us .. yeah I think we have a right to ask a question. Everything took so long and was such a process; I have never experienced this before and I’m a frequent flyer, breeze makes spirit airlines look like a 100/10 airline.
Delta
7.9
Good
8,146 reviews
Breeze Airways
8.2
Very good
263 reviews

Crew

8.7

Food

6.7

Boarding

8.3

Comfort

8.2

Entertainment

6.6

Overall

8.2

Reviews

1 / 17
2.0
Mediocre

Justine,Jan 2026

RDU - MCO

1/10, I have never experienced the amount of delays, my flight was supposed to board at 8:34pm, we didn’t board until 3:35am from RDU. The staff got rude and very disrespectful when you asked what was going on it was like we didn’t board until something wrong or were pestering them for answers. I was 1 question 1 time, they were not communicating with us at all. So when our plane was now 6+ hrs delayed and nothing was being said to us .. yeah I think we have a right to ask a question. Everything took so long and was such a process; I have never experienced this before and I’m a frequent flyer, breeze makes spirit airlines look like a 100/10 airline.
United Airlines
7.4
Good
9,236 reviews
Breeze Airways
8.2
Very good
263 reviews

Crew

8.7

Food

6.7

Boarding

8.3

Comfort

8.2

Entertainment

6.6

Overall

8.2

Reviews

1 / 17
2.0
Mediocre

Justine,Jan 2026

RDU - MCO

1/10, I have never experienced the amount of delays, my flight was supposed to board at 8:34pm, we didn’t board until 3:35am from RDU. The staff got rude and very disrespectful when you asked what was going on it was like we didn’t board until something wrong or were pestering them for answers. I was 1 question 1 time, they were not communicating with us at all. So when our plane was now 6+ hrs delayed and nothing was being said to us .. yeah I think we have a right to ask a question. Everything took so long and was such a process; I have never experienced this before and I’m a frequent flyer, breeze makes spirit airlines look like a 100/10 airline.
American Airlines
7.2
Good
11,222 reviews
Breeze Airways
8.2
Very good
263 reviews

Crew

8.7

Food

6.7

Boarding

8.3

Comfort

8.2

Entertainment

6.6

Overall

8.2

Reviews

1 / 17
2.0
Mediocre

Justine,Jan 2026

RDU - MCO

1/10, I have never experienced the amount of delays, my flight was supposed to board at 8:34pm, we didn’t board until 3:35am from RDU. The staff got rude and very disrespectful when you asked what was going on it was like we didn’t board until something wrong or were pestering them for answers. I was 1 question 1 time, they were not communicating with us at all. So when our plane was now 6+ hrs delayed and nothing was being said to us .. yeah I think we have a right to ask a question. Everything took so long and was such a process; I have never experienced this before and I’m a frequent flyer, breeze makes spirit airlines look like a 100/10 airline.

Related info for your journey

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from Columbus 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 airport do you fly into for flights to Santa Ana from Columbus?

    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 from Columbus to Santa Ana. 5 airlines have flights to J. Wayne/Orange Cnty from Columbus on a regular basis. Booking flights from Columbus to Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty should not be difficult; the airport handles an average of 0 inbound flights from Columbus per day.

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

    For as low as $310, United Airlines can have you in Santa Ana, California from Columbus in 7h 31m. The distance between Columbus and Santa Ana, California is about 1968 mi. This flight may include one or multiple stops.

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

    Our cheapest airline available from Columbus to Santa Ana, California is Breeze Airways. Our recent data shows that you can find tickets from as low as $114 on this airline. Additional options worth looking into are Delta and American Airlines, starting at $168 and $259 round-trip. Breeze Airways is 72% cheaper than the average price of flights available within the next 90 days to this destination.

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

    $91 is the cheapest one-way deal found within the past few days, from Breeze Airways. You may also be able to find cheap deals on Delta and American Airlines, with prices starting from $138 and $158, respectively.

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

    Looking at all options, your cheapest flight can be booked for $248. While the most popular route (Columbus - Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty) can be booked for $237 on average, our data indicates $288 when flying from Columbus to Santa Ana, California.

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

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

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

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

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

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

    Currently, May is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Columbus to Santa Ana, California (average of $112). Flying from Columbus to Santa Ana, California in March is currently the most expensive (average of $229). 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 5 airlines flying from Columbus to Santa Ana

Discover the top 5 airlines that operate flights from Columbus 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 February 4, 2026.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Breeze AirwaysCheapest$114Average$267FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
DeltaCheapest$168Average$376FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
American AirlinesCheapest$259Average$441FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
United AirlinesCheapest$294Average$428FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
SouthwestCheapest$322Average$419FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time63%

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