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$225+ Cheap flights from Newark (EWR) 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 9/15. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
EWR — SNA
Aug 22 — Aug 291
Sat 8/22
Sat 8/29
1 adult, Economy
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Cheapflights Tip: The best prices from Newark to Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty are usually found in January or November, booked 78 days in advance, depart on a Wednesday or Tuesday and return on a Wednesday

Cheap flight deals from Newark to Santa Ana

Cheapest flights from Newark to Santa Ana
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Newark to Santa Ana. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on July 23, 2026.

This Alaska Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/20. 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 Alaska Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sun 9/66:50 am
EWR
-
SNA
1 stop9h 45m
Alaska Airlines
Tue 9/295:35 pm
SNA
-
EWR
1 stop9h 55m
Alaska Airlines
Deal found 7/20$403
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/20. 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 9/191:30 pm
EWR
-
SNA
1 stop31h 48m
Multiple Airlines
Tue 10/67:30 am
SNA
-
EWR
2 stops23h 57m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 7/20$404
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/20. 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.
Thu 9/171:30 pm
EWR
-
SNA
1 stop31h 48m
Frontier
Mon 10/57:03 pm
SNA
-
EWR
1 stop14h 24m
Frontier
Deal found 7/20$405
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/19. 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.
Fri 9/115:55 am
EWR
-
SNA
2 stops31h 17m
Frontier
Sun 9/207:03 pm
SNA
-
EWR
1 stop14h 24m
Frontier
Deal found 7/19$406
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/20. 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 9/1210:29 pm
EWR
-
SNA
2 stops38h 43m
Frontier
Sun 9/277:03 pm
SNA
-
EWR
1 stop14h 24m
Frontier
Deal found 7/20$407
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/19. 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 8/157:15 am
EWR
-
SNA
1 stop7h 18m
American Airlines
Tue 8/2512:01 pm
SNA
-
EWR
1 stop8h 02m
American Airlines
Deal found 7/19$408
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/19. 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 8/115:29 am
EWR
-
SNA
1 stop8h 01m
American Airlines
Tue 8/181:20 pm
SNA
-
EWR
1 stop7h 39m
American Airlines
Deal found 7/19$409
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/18. 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.
Thu 8/205:55 am
EWR
-
SNA
2 stops29h 29m
Frontier
Mon 9/147:03 pm
SNA
-
EWR
1 stop14h 24m
Frontier
Deal found 7/18$410
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/20. 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.
Thu 9/175:55 am
EWR
-
SNA
2 stops31h 17m
Frontier
Sun 10/47:03 pm
SNA
-
EWR
1 stop14h 24m
Frontier
Deal found 7/20$411
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/20. 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 9/191:30 pm
EWR
-
SNA
1 stop31h 48m
Multiple Airlines
Wed 9/307:30 am
SNA
-
EWR
2 stops23h 57m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 7/20$412
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/20. 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 9/201:30 pm
EWR
-
SNA
2 stops23h 42m
Frontier
Mon 10/57:03 pm
SNA
-
EWR
1 stop14h 24m
Frontier
Deal found 7/20$413
This Expedia deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/20. 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 Expedia is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 9/156:55 am
EWR
-
SNA
2 stops11h 26m
Multiple Airlines
Fri 9/187:03 pm
SNA
-
EWR
1 stop14h 24m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 7/20$414

Find flight deals from Newark to Santa Ana

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Newark (EWR) 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 23, 2026.

Most accurate provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Most trusted provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Round-trip from

$403
(Alaska Airlines)

One-way from

$225
(Kiwi.com)

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

January

Average price

$554

Good round-trip deal

$519 or less

Good one-way deal

$313 or less
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Customize your flight search to find flights from Newark 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 23, 2026.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Newark Airport to Santa Ana that are best for you.

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Route

Depart

Return

Price

Cheapest round-trip

NewarkSanta Ana

EWR - SNA

EWRSNA

Newark

Thu 8/20

7:00 am-9:57 am

Nonstop5h 57m

Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty

Wed 8/26

8:13 am-9:33 pm

1 stop10h 20m

$465

NewarkSanta Ana

EWR - SNA

EWRSNA

Newark

Sat 8/29

10:45 am-8:51 pm

2 stops13h 06m

Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty

Sat 9/5

8:13 am-9:33 pm

1 stop10h 20m

$480

NewarkSanta Ana

EWR - SNA

EWRSNA

Newark

Thu 11/5

5:41 pm-8:41 am

2 stops18h 00m

Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty

Sun 11/15

7:45 am-5:58 am

1 stop19h 13m

$482
Quickest round-trip

NewarkSanta Ana

EWR - SNA

EWRSNA

Newark

Thu 9/24

7:30 am-10:27 am

Nonstop5h 57m

Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty

Mon 9/28

2:26 pm-12:57 am

1 stop7h 31m

$510

NewarkSanta Ana

EWR - SNA

EWRSNA

Newark

Thu 10/15

9:30 am-10:30 pm

2 stops16h 00m

Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty

Sun 10/18

7:45 am-6:59 am

1 stop20h 14m

$513

NewarkSanta Ana

EWR - SNA

EWRSNA

Newark

Fri 10/30

6:30 am-1:26 pm

1 stop9h 56m

Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty

Sun 11/1

5:53 pm-5:58 am

1 stop9h 05m

$514

NewarkSanta Ana

EWR - SNA

EWRSNA

Newark

Wed 11/25

6:48 am-10:03 am

Nonstop6h 15m

Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty

Sat 12/5

2:03 pm-12:41 am

1 stop7h 38m

$515

NewarkSanta Ana

EWR - SNA

EWRSNA

Newark

Fri 9/4

4:55 pm-10:25 pm

1 stop8h 30m

Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty

Tue 9/8

6:32 pm-9:59 am

2 stops12h 27m

$524

NewarkSanta Ana

EWR - SNA

EWRSNA

Newark

Thu 8/27

8:00 am-8:51 pm

2 stops15h 51m

Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty

Mon 8/31

12:06 pm-12:49 am

1 stop9h 43m

$534

NewarkSanta Ana

EWR - SNA

EWRSNA

Newark

Thu 8/20

7:00 am-9:57 am

Nonstop5h 57m

Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty

Sun 8/23

8:13 am-7:30 pm

1 stop8h 17m

$553

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Compare providers for flights from Newark 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 Newark to Santa Ana in July.
ProviderPrice AccuracyTrust Score*
ExpediaPrice Accuracy1 starTrust Score*3 stars
FlightHubPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
Kiwi.comPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
eDreamsPrice Accuracy2 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 Newark Airport-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 Newark Airport-Santa Ana, California flight deals on Cheapflights vs. FlightHub >95% of the time. Price accuracy is based on data collected from Newark Airport-Santa Ana, California flight searches over the past month and is updated monthly.
  • Most trusted provider: When it comes to deals on Newark Airport-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 Newark Airport-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 Newark to Santa Ana

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Cheapflights Insights

Everything you need to know about your flight from Newark Airport to Santa Ana

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

Booking 61 days in advance of your planned departure date is, on average, the best time to get cheap flights from Newark Airport to Santa Ana, California. The general trend is that the closer you book to the departure date, the more expensive your flight will be.

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

Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Newark Airport to Santa Ana, California (average of $435). Flying from Newark Airport to Santa Ana, California in December is currently the most expensive (average of $624). 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 EWR to SNA?

Find hourly flight availability from Newark 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 23, 2026.

Regardless of the time of day you decide to fly, the ticket price will remain around the same. Book flights from Newark Airport to Santa Ana, California as you normally would.

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

Airfare is below average for this route at the moment.

Newark Airport to Santa Ana, California flights typically cost between $432 and $661 in September.
The cheapest round-trip price found within the last 5 days was $403 on Alaska Airlines (Sep 6-Sep 26).

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 23, 2026.
Get a feel of what it's like to fly with Delta,United Airlines, andAmerican Airlines from Newark Airport to Santa Ana by reading reviews from past customers. Users have also rated airlines in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Delta
7.8
Good
8,479 reviews

Crew

8.5

Boarding

8.1

Entertainment

7.8

Food

7.2

Comfort

7.8

Overall

7.8

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Barney,May 2026

JFK - ATL

Terrible flight. Late, reduced beverage service, lack of headphones, entertainment service didn't work
Delta
7.8
Good
8,479 reviews
Delta
7.8
Good
8,479 reviews

Crew

8.5

Boarding

8.1

Entertainment

7.8

Food

7.2

Comfort

7.8

Overall

7.8

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Barney,May 2026

JFK - ATL

Terrible flight. Late, reduced beverage service, lack of headphones, entertainment service didn't work
United Airlines
7.4
Good
10,024 reviews
Delta
7.8
Good
8,479 reviews

Crew

8.5

Boarding

8.1

Entertainment

7.8

Food

7.2

Comfort

7.8

Overall

7.8

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Barney,May 2026

JFK - ATL

Terrible flight. Late, reduced beverage service, lack of headphones, entertainment service didn't work
American Airlines
7.1
Good
11,832 reviews
Delta
7.8
Good
8,479 reviews

Crew

8.5

Boarding

8.1

Entertainment

7.8

Food

7.2

Comfort

7.8

Overall

7.8

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Barney,May 2026

JFK - ATL

Terrible flight. Late, reduced beverage service, lack of headphones, entertainment service didn't work

Related info for your journey

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from Newark 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 Newark?

    For a flight from Newark to Santa Ana, you will be flying into J. Wayne/Orange Cnty. Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty (SNA) is just 4.8 mi from the center of the city. J. Wayne/Orange Cnty is the only Santa Ana airport and it handles 5 inbound flights from Newark per day. 3 airlines have flights to Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty from Newark on a regular basis.

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

    For as low as $465, United Airlines can have you in Santa Ana, California from Newark Airport in 5h 57m. There are 2426 mi between Newark Airport and Santa Ana, California. Both multi-stop and nonstop flights can be found to your destination and back.

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

    Currently priced at $280, American Airlines will fly you from Newark Airport to Santa Ana, California and back. In addition to American Airlines, many other airlines offer competitively priced options for your trip. Search Cheapflights for deals from Delta and United Airlines - these airlines can fly you to your destination from $301 and $302, respectively. American Airlines is 46% cheaper than the average price of flights available within the next 90 days to this destination.

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

    One-way options have recently been found by users for as low as $125 on American Airlines. Other airlines that offer cheap prices include Alaska Airlines from $128 and Delta from $167 one-way.

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

    While on average a flight from Newark Airport to Santa Ana, California is generally $1,080, our data shows the cheapest flight currently is $209. When looking at the most popular route, (Newark - Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty), you can expect to pay $325 for that flight.

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

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

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

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

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

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

    Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Newark Airport to Santa Ana, California (average of $435). Flying from Newark Airport to Santa Ana, California in December is currently the most expensive (average of $624). 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 3 airlines flying from Newark to Santa Ana

Discover the top 3 airlines that operate flights from Newark 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 23, 2026.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
American AirlinesCheapest$280Average$447FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
DeltaCheapest$301Average$378FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
United AirlinesCheapest$302Average$553FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%

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