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

Frontier, at $206, was found to be the cheapest airline from Minneapolis to Santa Ana. An alternate airline flying to your destination would be Spirit Airlines. Frontier is 59% cheaper than the average price of flights available within the next 90 days to this destination.

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.

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).

What are the cheapest flights from Minneapolis to Santa Ana?

Looking for the cheapest flight from Minneapolis to Santa Ana? While on average our users pay $484, our data indicates the cheapest price to be $398. The most popular route (Minneapolis St Paul - Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty), is priced around $215.

What are the most reliable airlines from Minneapolis to Santa Ana?

Looking for the most reliable airlines to get you to your destination on time? Our data shows these are most likely to get you from Minneapolis to Santa Ana on time: Delta (73%), Virgin Atlantic (71%), KLM (71%).

What are the most popular airlines that fly from Minneapolis to Santa Ana?

When booking a flight from Minneapolis to Santa Ana, you may want to consider flying on American Airlines, Delta or Frontier as they are the most popular for this route.

What is the cheapest day to fly round-trip from Minneapolis to Santa Ana?

Travelers have found that booking a Friday departure is the best way to save up to 22% on the cost of booking your flights compared to booking on days of the week where this route is of high demand.

How far in advance should I book a flight from Minneapolis to Santa Ana?

Travelers have found it’s best to book a flight 49 days in advance to save up to 53% compared to booking the same week of travel. As your travel date approaches, the cost of this flight route may potentially increase. While opting to book 49 days out may not be an option for all, there are still additional ways to secure a deal in the near future. You might find a flight from Minneapolis to Santa Ana 1-2 weeks in advance for as low as $277, or $394 for flights within the next 24 hours.

What is the cheapest month to fly from Minneapolis to Santa Ana?

Our data shows that August tends to be the cheapest month to fly to Santa Ana from Minneapolis. Users have commonly found prices around $268 for the month, but tickets can be as low as $155. Due to multiple factors, prepare for potentially higher prices in March.

What airports do I use to fly from Minneapolis to Santa Ana?

You will need to book a flight from Minneapolis St Paul to Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty if you want to fly from Minneapolis to Santa Ana. At least 6 different airlines have flights from Minneapolis St Paul (MSP) to J. Wayne/Orange Cnty (SNA) on a regular basis. There are 5 flights to Santa Ana from the Minneapolis airport per day. If you manage to book one that is nonstop, then you can expect the flight time from MSP to SNA to be around 3h 50m.

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

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

How can I find direct flights from Minneapolis to Santa Ana?

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

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

Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Minneapolis 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.

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Cheapflights Tip: The best prices from Minneapolis St Paul to Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty are usually found in January or September, booked 52 days in advance, depart on a Saturday or Tuesday and return on a Friday

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One-way from	$98 (Cheapflightsfares)
Popular in	March
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Average price	$539
Good round-trip deal	$549 or less
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Explore the most affordable flight options available from Minneapolis to Santa Ana. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on July 29, 2025.

Thu 10/306:00 amMSP - SNA

1 stop7h 16mFrontier

Tue 11/412:01 pmSNA - MSP

1 stop10h 33mFrontier

Deal found 7/27

$179

Tue 8/198:30 amMSP - SNA

1 stop14h 51mMultiple Airlines

Mon 8/256:45 amSNA - MSP

1 stop14h 23mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 7/28

$215

Wed 8/206:00 amMSP - SNA

1 stop7h 29mSpirit Airlines

Tue 8/2612:24 pmSNA - MSP

1 stop7h 04mSpirit Airlines

Deal found 7/28

$217

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Sat 9/138:00 amMSP - SNA

1 stop6h 13mFrontier

Thu 9/1811:52 amSNA - MSP

1 stop5h 39mFrontier

Deal found 7/28

$206

Tue 8/198:30 amMSP - SNA

1 stop14h 51mMultiple Airlines

Mon 8/256:45 amSNA - MSP

1 stop14h 23mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 7/28

$215

Wed 8/206:00 amMSP - SNA

1 stop7h 29mSpirit Airlines

Tue 8/2612:24 pmSNA - MSP

1 stop7h 04mSpirit Airlines

Deal found 7/28

$217

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Tue 8/55:47 pmMSP - SNA

3 stops27h 16mSpirit Airlines

Sun 8/103:37 pmSNA - MSP

3 stops23h 15mSpirit Airlines

Deal found 7/28

$474

Wed 8/67:15 amMSP - SNA

1 stop5h 56mFrontier

Mon 8/1112:01 pmSNA - MSP

1 stop10h 24mFrontier

Deal found 7/27

$228

Wed 8/68:06 amMSP - SNA

1 stop12h 57mMultiple Airlines

Wed 8/138:30 pmSNA - MSP

2 stops24h 24mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 7/28

$338

Wed 8/611:00 amMSP - SNA

Nonstop3h 52mDelta

Wed 8/138:00 amSNA - MSP

Nonstop3h 38mDelta

Deal found 7/28

$694

Wed 8/65:30 amMSP - SNA

2 stops11h 41mUnited Airlines

Mon 8/116:50 amSNA - MSP

1 stop8h 05mUnited Airlines

Deal found 7/28

$751

Tue 8/127:15 amMSP - SNA

1 stop5h 56mFrontier

Sat 8/1611:56 amSNA - MSP

1 stop10h 41mFrontier

Deal found 7/28

$218

Tue 8/198:30 amMSP - SNA

1 stop14h 51mMultiple Airlines

Mon 8/256:45 amSNA - MSP

1 stop14h 23mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 7/28

$215

Wed 8/276:00 amMSP - SNA

1 stop7h 29mSpirit Airlines

Sat 8/3012:24 pmSNA - MSP

1 stop7h 04mSpirit Airlines

Deal found 7/28

$216

One-way flights from Minneapolis to Santa Ana
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Wed 8/67:15 amMSP - SNA

1 stop5h 56mFrontier

Deal found 7/27

$98

Tue 9/24:24 pmMSP - SNA

1 stop6h 57mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 7/28

$101

Thu 9/115:15 amMSP - SNA

1 stop8h 20mSpirit Airlines

Deal found 7/28

$110

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MinneapolisSanta Ana

MSP - SNA

MSPSNA

Minneapolis St Paul

Sat 9/13

8:00 am-12:13 pm

1 stop6h 13m

Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty

Thu 9/18

11:52 am-7:31 pm

1 stop5h 39m

$206

MinneapolisSanta Ana

MSP - SNA

MSPSNA

Minneapolis St Paul

Tue 8/19

8:30 am-9:21 pm

1 stop14h 51m

Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty

Mon 8/25

6:45 am-11:08 pm

1 stop14h 23m

$215

MinneapolisSanta Ana

MSP - SNA

MSPSNA

Minneapolis St Paul

Wed 8/20

6:00 am-11:29 am

1 stop7h 29m

Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty

Tue 8/26

12:24 pm-9:28 pm

1 stop7h 04m

$217

MinneapolisSanta Ana

MSP - SNA

MSPSNA

Minneapolis St Paul

Wed 8/6

7:15 am-11:11 am

1 stop5h 56m

$98

MinneapolisSanta Ana

MSP - SNA

MSPSNA

Minneapolis St Paul

Tue 9/2

4:24 pm-9:21 pm

1 stop6h 57m

$101

MinneapolisSanta Ana

MSP - SNA

MSPSNA

Minneapolis St Paul

Thu 9/11

5:15 am-11:35 am

1 stop8h 20m

$110

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

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

The best time to book flights from Minneapolis to Santa Ana is 52 days before your desired departure date. The cost of your flight will likely increase significantly if you book two weeks in advance of your flight.

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

Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Minneapolis to Santa Ana (average of $298). Flying from Minneapolis to Santa Ana in March is currently the most expensive (average of $377). 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 MSP to SNA?

One of the essential ways to save on airfare from Minneapolis to Santa Ana is to remain as flexible as possible. Flights that are in the morning tend to be the most expensive. A flight in the evening could potentially save you up to 72% on airfare.

What is the cheapest day to fly from Minneapolis to Santa Ana?

Travelers seeking maximum savings on their Minneapolis to Santa Ana flight should consider departing on Friday evenings when fares are most often at their lowest. Sunday afternoons flights should be avoided if possible as fares are typically the most expensive at this time.

Weekly flight availability from Minneapolis to Santa Ana

The most flights from MSP to SNA are scheduled on a Wednesday (6 on average). You will have fewer flight options on Saturday, which is when the least amount of flights are scheduled (4 on average).

Reviews of airlines servicing Santa Ana

Read through reviews of airlines operating flights from Minneapolis to Santa Ana, such as Spirit Airlines and Frontier. Reviews also offer insight into each airline's entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.

Spirit Airlines

6.3

Okay

8,040 reviews

Reviews

1 / 20

2.0

Mediocre

Anonymous,Jul 2025

LAS - DTW

Was the most uncomfortable seat I have ever sat in on an airplane

Spirit Airlines

6.3

Okay

8,040 reviews

Spirit Airlines

6.3

Okay

8,040 reviews

Reviews

1 / 20

2.0

Mediocre

Anonymous,Jul 2025

LAS - DTW

Was the most uncomfortable seat I have ever sat in on an airplane

Frontier

5.9

Fair

3,238 reviews

Spirit Airlines

6.3

Okay

8,040 reviews

Reviews

1 / 20

2.0

Mediocre

Anonymous,Jul 2025

LAS - DTW

Was the most uncomfortable seat I have ever sat in on an airplane

Related info for your journey

What airports do I use to fly from Minneapolis to Santa Ana?
You will need to book a flight from Minneapolis St Paul to Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty if you want to fly from Minneapolis to Santa Ana. At least 6 different airlines have flights from Minneapolis St Paul (MSP) to J. Wayne/Orange Cnty (SNA) on a regular basis. There are 5 flights to Santa Ana from the Minneapolis airport per day. If you manage to book one that is nonstop, then you can expect the flight time from MSP to SNA to be around 3h 50m.
What are the cheapest airlines flying from Minneapolis to Santa Ana round-trip?
Frontier, at $206, was found to be the cheapest airline from Minneapolis to Santa Ana. An alternate airline flying to your destination would be Spirit Airlines. Frontier is 59% cheaper than the average price of flights available within the next 90 days to this destination.
What are the most reliable airlines from Minneapolis to Santa Ana?
Looking for the most reliable airlines to get you to your destination on time? Our data shows these are most likely to get you from Minneapolis to Santa Ana on time: Delta (73%), Virgin Atlantic (71%), KLM (71%).
What are the cheapest flights from Minneapolis to Santa Ana?
Looking for the cheapest flight from Minneapolis to Santa Ana? While on average our users pay $484, our data indicates the cheapest price to be $398. The most popular route (Minneapolis St Paul - Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty), is priced around $215.
Can I find deals for flights from Minneapolis to Santa Ana that include hotel bookings?
Yes. In addition to deals on Minneapolis to Santa Ana flights, Cheapflights offers vacation packages that include both flights and hotel.
How can I find direct flights from Minneapolis to Santa Ana?
After entering your origin and destination, apply the non-stop filter on the search result page to find direct flights from Minneapolis to Santa Ana.
Can I find deals for business class flights from Minneapolis to Santa Ana?
Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Minneapolis 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 Minneapolis to Santa Ana?
Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Minneapolis to Santa Ana (average of $298). Flying from Minneapolis to Santa Ana in March is currently the most expensive (average of $377). 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 6 airlines flying from Minneapolis to Santa Ana

Airline	Cheapest	Average	Flexibility	On-time
Frontier	Cheapest$114	Average$219	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time62%
Sun Country Air	Cheapest$168	Average$273	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time83%
American Airlines	Cheapest$208	Average$479	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time71%
United Airlines	Cheapest$368	Average$538	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time69%
Delta	Cheapest$421	Average$596	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-timeN/A
Southwest	Cheapest$438	Average$536	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time63%

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

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Find hourly flight availability from Minneapolis 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 July 29, 2025.

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Use this chart to determine the cheapest time to fly round-trip from Minneapolis to Santa Ana. Price data was last updated on July 27, 2025.

Weekly flight availability from Minneapolis to Santa Ana

Explore weekly flight availability from Minneapolis to Santa Ana. Discover flights operating on different days of the week, giving you the flexibility to choose a travel day that best fits your plans. Compare info to find the most convenient option for your journey. Data last updated July 29, 2025.

Reviews of airlines servicing Santa Ana

Read through reviews of airlines operating flights from Minneapolis to Santa Ana, such as Spirit Airlines and Frontier. Reviews also offer insight into each airline's entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.

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