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$329+ Cheap flights from Gainesville to Santa Ana, CA (GNV - SNA)

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GNV — SNA
Jan 17 — Jan 241
Sat 1/17
Sat 1/24
1 adult, Economy
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Cheap flight deals from Gainesville to Santa Ana

Cheapest flights from Gainesville to Santa Ana
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Gainesville to Santa Ana. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on December 18, 2025.

This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/16. 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.
Fri 12/197:00 amGNV - SNA
1 stop7h 52mAmerican Airlines
Wed 12/316:45 amSNA - GNV
2 stops14h 14mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 12/16$683
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/17. 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.
Fri 12/196:00 amGNV - SNA
1 stop8h 35mDelta
Wed 12/316:45 amSNA - GNV
1 stop6h 52mDelta
Deal found 12/17$687
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/16. 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.
Wed 12/316:00 amGNV - SNA
2 stops12h 21mAmerican Airlines
Sun 1/47:35 pmSNA - GNV
2 stops12h 17mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 12/16$689
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/16. 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 12/242:15 pmGNV - SNA
1 stop8h 33mDelta
Tue 12/306:45 amSNA - GNV
1 stop8h 30mDelta
Deal found 12/16$969
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/16. 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.
Tue 12/236:00 amGNV - SNA
1 stop7h 54mDelta
Mon 12/292:15 pmSNA - GNV
1 stop6h 44mDelta
Deal found 12/16$1,058

Find flight deals from Gainesville to Santa Ana

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Gainesville (GNV) 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 December 18, 2025.

Most accurate provider

eDreams
3 stars

Most trusted provider

eDreams
3 stars

Round-trip from

$689
(American Airlines)

One-way from

$329
(Delta)

Popular in

November

Cheapest in

August

Average price

$592
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One-way flight from Gainesville Regional to Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 15% potential increase in price ($90 potential increase over avg. RT price).
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Customize your flight search to find flights from Gainesville 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 December 18, 2025.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Gainesville to Santa Ana that are best for you.

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Gainesville

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Santa Ana

Route

Depart

Return

Price

GainesvilleSanta Ana

GNV - SNA

GNVSNA

Gainesville Regional

Mon 1/12

2:12 pm-8:04 pm

1 stop8h 52m

Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty

Fri 1/16

6:45 am-5:38 pm

1 stop7h 53m

$657

GainesvilleSanta Ana

GNV - SNA

GNVSNA

Gainesville Regional

Wed 12/31

6:00 am-3:21 pm

2 stops12h 21m

Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty

Sun 1/4

7:35 pm-10:52 am

2 stops12h 17m

$689

GainesvilleSanta Ana

GNV - SNA

GNVSNA

Gainesville Regional

Fri 1/2

6:30 am-3:21 pm

2 stops11h 51m

Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty

Tue 1/6

9:30 am-11:57 pm

2 stops11h 27m

$693

GainesvilleSanta Ana

GNV - SNA

GNVSNA

Gainesville Regional

Fri 1/2

3:11 pm-10:16 pm

1 stop10h 05m

Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty

Tue 1/6

6:45 am-5:38 pm

1 stop7h 53m

$959

GainesvilleSanta Ana

GNV - SNA

GNVSNA

Gainesville Regional

Fri 1/2

3:11 pm-10:16 pm

1 stop10h 05m

$329

GainesvilleSanta Ana

GNV - SNA

GNVSNA

Gainesville Regional

Sat 1/3

6:00 am-1:05 pm

1 stop10h 05m

$329

GainesvilleSanta Ana

GNV - SNA

GNVSNA

Gainesville Regional

Fri 1/2

11:23 am-6:39 pm

2 stops10h 16m

$474

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Deals found on 12/16

Compare providers for flights from Gainesville to Santa Ana

Provider information is updated monthly. Please note that these providers often have deals for this flight, but the availability may vary on a day-by-day basis on Cheapflights.
Use the table below to compare price accuracy, trust ratings, and cancellation policies for each provider offering flight deals from Gainesville to Santa Ana in December.
ProviderPrice AccuracyTrust Score*
ExpediaPrice Accuracy2 starsTrust Score*3 stars
FlightHubPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*1 star
eDreamsPrice Accuracy3 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 Gainesville-Santa Ana, California flights, users find the pricing of eDreams to be most consistent on Cheapflights vs. eDreams Users can find the same prices on Gainesville-Santa Ana, California flight deals on Cheapflights vs. eDreams >95% of the time. Price accuracy is based on data collected from Gainesville-Santa Ana, California flight searches over the past month and is updated monthly.
  • Most trusted provider: When it comes to deals on Gainesville-Santa Ana, California 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 Gainesville-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 Gainesville to Santa Ana

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

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

Currently, October is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Gainesville to Santa Ana, California (average of $70). Flying from Gainesville to Santa Ana, California in January is currently the most expensive (average of $141). 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 December 18, 2025.
Read through reviews of airlines operating flights from Gainesville to Santa Ana, such as Delta and American Airlines. Reviews also offer insight into each airline's entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Delta
7.9
Good
8,005 reviews

Boarding

8.1

Overall

7.9

Comfort

7.9

Crew

8.5

Entertainment

7.9

Food

7.3

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Aaron,Oct 2024

TUS - LAX

Delta has consistently been the best U.S. airline for my travels and this flight was no exception
Delta
7.9
Good
8,005 reviews
Delta
7.9
Good
8,005 reviews

Boarding

8.1

Overall

7.9

Comfort

7.9

Crew

8.5

Entertainment

7.9

Food

7.3

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Aaron,Oct 2024

TUS - LAX

Delta has consistently been the best U.S. airline for my travels and this flight was no exception
American Airlines
7.2
Good
11,054 reviews
Delta
7.9
Good
8,005 reviews

Boarding

8.1

Overall

7.9

Comfort

7.9

Crew

8.5

Entertainment

7.9

Food

7.3

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Aaron,Oct 2024

TUS - LAX

Delta has consistently been the best U.S. airline for my travels and this flight was no exception

Related info for your journey

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

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

    There are many flights that can get you from Gainesville to Santa Ana, California in 8h 52m. Fly via Delta or American Airlines to get the fastest option. The distance from Gainesville to Santa Ana, California is about 2099 mi. This flight may include one or multiple stops.

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

    Flying on Delta is currently your cheapest option to Santa Ana, California, with prices starting at $238. Another option worth looking into is American Airlines, starting at $476 round trip.

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

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

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

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

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

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

    Currently, October is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Gainesville to Santa Ana, California (average of $70). Flying from Gainesville to Santa Ana, California in January is currently the most expensive (average of $141). 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 2 airlines flying from Gainesville to Santa Ana

Discover the top 2 airlines that operate flights from Gainesville 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 December 18, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
DeltaCheapest$238Average$563FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
American AirlinesCheapest$476Average$696FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%

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