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$95+ Cheap flights from Lincoln, NE to Santa Ana, CA (LNK - 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 9/9. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
LNK — SNA
Aug 13 — Aug 201
Thu 8/13
Thu 8/20
1 adult, Economy
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Cheap flight deals from Lincoln to Santa Ana

Cheapest flights from Lincoln to Santa Ana
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Lincoln to Santa Ana. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on July 14, 2026.

This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/9. 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.
Sat 9/52:50 pm
LNK
-
SNA
1 stop4h 55m
Breeze Airways
Wed 9/167:30 am
SNA
-
LNK
1 stop4h 40m
Breeze Airways
Deal found 7/9$146
This Priceline deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/11. 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.
Sat 8/152:50 pm
LNK
-
SNA
1 stop4h 55m
Breeze Airways
Wed 8/197:30 am
SNA
-
LNK
1 stop4h 40m
Breeze Airways
Deal found 7/11$178
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/14. 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.
Wed 9/162:50 pm
LNK
-
SNA
1 stop4h 50m
Breeze Airways
Sat 9/197:30 am
SNA
-
LNK
1 stop4h 40m
Breeze Airways
Deal found 7/14$182
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/10. 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.
Wed 9/22:50 pm
LNK
-
SNA
1 stop4h 55m
Breeze Airways
Sat 9/57:30 am
SNA
-
LNK
1 stop4h 40m
Breeze Airways
Deal found 7/10$183
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/14. 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.
Wed 9/162:50 pm
LNK
-
SNA
1 stop4h 50m
Breeze Airways
Wed 9/237:30 am
SNA
-
LNK
1 stop4h 40m
Breeze Airways
Deal found 7/14$184
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/12. 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.
Wed 9/232:50 pm
LNK
-
SNA
1 stop4h 50m
Breeze Airways
Sat 9/267:30 am
SNA
-
LNK
1 stop4h 40m
Breeze Airways
Deal found 7/12$185
This Breeze Airways deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/13. 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 Breeze Airways is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 10/282:50 pm
LNK
-
SNA
1 stop4h 50m
Breeze Airways
Wed 11/47:30 am
SNA
-
LNK
1 stop4h 40m
Breeze Airways
Deal found 7/13$189
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/14. 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.
Sat 9/52:50 pm
LNK
-
SNA
2 stops24h 52m
Multiple Airlines
Wed 9/167:30 am
SNA
-
LNK
1 stop4h 40m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 7/14$213

Find flight deals from Lincoln to Santa Ana

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Lincoln (LNK) 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 July 14, 2026.

Most accurate provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Most trusted provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Round-trip from

$146
(Kiwi.com)

One-way from

$95
(Breeze Airways)

Popular in

October

Cheapest in

January

Average price

$415
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 20% potential increase in price ($97 potential increase over avg. RT price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 11% potential price decrease ($38 potential savings vs. average RT price).
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Customize your flight search to find flights from Lincoln 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 July 14, 2026.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Lincoln to Santa Ana that are best for you.

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Route

Depart

Return

Price

Cheapest round-trip

LincolnSanta Ana

LNK - SNA

LNKSNA

Lincoln

Sat 8/15

2:50 pm-7:03 pm

2 stops30h 13m

Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty

Wed 8/19

7:30 am-2:10 pm

1 stop4h 40m

$301

LincolnSanta Ana

LNK - SNA

LNKSNA

Lincoln

Sat 9/5

11:55 am-8:51 pm

2 stops10h 56m

Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty

Wed 9/16

4:14 pm-10:59 pm

1 stop4h 45m

$334
Quickest round-trip

LincolnSanta Ana

LNK - SNA

LNKSNA

Lincoln

Tue 10/20

11:54 am-3:13 pm

1 stop5h 19m

Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty

Sat 10/24

4:15 pm-10:59 pm

1 stop4h 44m

$353

LincolnSanta Ana

LNK - SNA

LNKSNA

Lincoln

Wed 9/2

9:35 am-3:12 pm

1 stop7h 37m

Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty

Sat 9/5

6:45 am-6:01 pm

1 stop9h 16m

$419

LincolnSanta Ana

LNK - SNA

LNKSNA

Lincoln

Tue 9/1

1:04 pm-5:29 pm

1 stop6h 25m

Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty

Sat 9/5

6:45 am-4:04 pm

1 stop7h 19m

$419

LincolnSanta Ana

LNK - SNA

LNKSNA

Lincoln

Sun 8/30

6:14 am-9:07 am

1 stop4h 53m

Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty

Sat 9/5

6:45 am-6:01 pm

1 stop9h 16m

$419

LincolnSanta Ana

LNK - SNA

LNKSNA

Lincoln

Thu 8/20

1:04 pm-5:29 pm

1 stop6h 25m

Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty

Mon 8/24

4:14 pm-10:59 pm

1 stop4h 45m

$454
Cheapest one-way
Quickest one-way

LincolnSanta Ana

LNK - SNA

LNKSNA

Lincoln

Wed 9/9

2:50 pm-5:40 pm

1 stop4h 50m

$95

LincolnSanta Ana

LNK - SNA

LNKSNA

Lincoln

Wed 8/5

2:50 pm-5:45 pm

1 stop4h 55m

$101

LincolnSanta Ana

LNK - SNA

LNKSNA

Lincoln

Wed 9/9

2:50 pm-1:32 pm

2 stops24h 42m

$130

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Deals found on 7/13

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Compare providers for flights from Lincoln 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 Lincoln to Santa Ana in July.
ProviderPrice AccuracyTrust Score*
ExpediaPrice Accuracy1 starTrust Score*3 stars
FlightHubPrice 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 Lincoln, Nebraska-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 Lincoln, Nebraska-Santa Ana, California flight deals on Cheapflights vs. FlightHub >95% of the time. Price accuracy is based on data collected from Lincoln, Nebraska-Santa Ana, California flight searches over the past month and is updated monthly.
  • Most trusted provider: When it comes to deals on Lincoln, Nebraska-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 Lincoln, Nebraska-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 Lincoln to Santa Ana

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

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

Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Lincoln, Nebraska to Santa Ana, California (average of $180). Flying from Lincoln, Nebraska to Santa Ana, California in October is currently the most expensive (average of $791). 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.

How much does it cost to fly round-trip from Lincoln, Nebraska to Santa Ana, California?

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 July 14, 2026.
Peruse reviews from past customers who have flown with Breeze Airways and United Airlines from Lincoln to Santa Ana to help guide your decision. You can also see how each airline stacks up in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Breeze Airways
8.2
Very good
298 reviews

Entertainment

6.7

Crew

8.8

Boarding

8.3

Food

6.7

Comfort

8.2

Overall

8.2

Reviews

1 / 18
4.0
Okay

Lisa,Mar 2026

ORF - JAX

*Flight was delayed twice *Once plane arrived crew closed the entryway to discuss whatever, leaving us to wait again. *Finally arriving Jax, we were delayed again for 20 minutes because another plane at the gate hadn’t pushed back Overall, score 2 out of 5. Lots of passengers upset.
Breeze Airways
8.2
Very good
298 reviews
Breeze Airways
8.2
Very good
298 reviews

Entertainment

6.7

Crew

8.8

Boarding

8.3

Food

6.7

Comfort

8.2

Overall

8.2

Reviews

1 / 18
4.0
Okay

Lisa,Mar 2026

ORF - JAX

*Flight was delayed twice *Once plane arrived crew closed the entryway to discuss whatever, leaving us to wait again. *Finally arriving Jax, we were delayed again for 20 minutes because another plane at the gate hadn’t pushed back Overall, score 2 out of 5. Lots of passengers upset.
United Airlines
7.4
Good
9,989 reviews
Breeze Airways
8.2
Very good
298 reviews

Entertainment

6.7

Crew

8.8

Boarding

8.3

Food

6.7

Comfort

8.2

Overall

8.2

Reviews

1 / 18
4.0
Okay

Lisa,Mar 2026

ORF - JAX

*Flight was delayed twice *Once plane arrived crew closed the entryway to discuss whatever, leaving us to wait again. *Finally arriving Jax, we were delayed again for 20 minutes because another plane at the gate hadn’t pushed back Overall, score 2 out of 5. Lots of passengers upset.

Related info for your journey

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from Lincoln 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 Lincoln, Nebraska to Santa Ana, California?

    Airlines like United Airlines fly from Lincoln, Nebraska to Santa Ana, California in about 10h 56m. The time it takes to get you to your destination can typically vary by up to . There are 1257 mi between Lincoln, Nebraska and Santa Ana, California.

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

    According to our current data, Breeze Airways ($138), and United Airlines ($315) offers the cheapest pricing from Lincoln, Nebraska to Santa Ana, California. Breeze Airways is priced at 63% lower than the current average price of a flight leaving 3 months from now.

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

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

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

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

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

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

    Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Lincoln, Nebraska to Santa Ana, California (average of $180). Flying from Lincoln, Nebraska to Santa Ana, California in October is currently the most expensive (average of $791). 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 Lincoln to Santa Ana

Discover the top 2 airlines that operate flights from Lincoln 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 July 14, 2026.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Breeze AirwaysCheapest$138Average$180FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
United AirlinesCheapest$315Average$522FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%

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