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$129+ Cheap flights from Columbus (CMH) to Santa Ana, CA (SNA)

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CMH — SNA
Feb 14 — Feb 211
Sat 2/14
Sat 2/21
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 Monday or Tuesday and return on a Monday

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Most accurate provider

eDreams
3 stars

Most trusted provider

eDreams
3 stars

Round-trip from

$257
(United Airlines)

One-way from

$129
(American Airlines)

Popular in

March

Cheapest in

June

Average price

$422
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Cheapest flights from Columbus to Santa Ana
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Columbus to Santa Ana. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on January 15, 2026.

This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/13. 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 Kiwi.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sun 6/79:47 am
CMH
-
SNA
Nonstop5h 04m
Breeze Airways
Sun 6/1412:36 pm
SNA
-
CMH
Nonstop4h 33m
Breeze Airways
Deal found 1/13$248
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/13. 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 United Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 2/106:30 am
CMH
-
SNA
1 stop7h 51m
United Airlines
Tue 2/176:45 am
SNA
-
CMH
1 stop7h 06m
United Airlines
Deal found 1/13$257
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/13. 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 Kiwi.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 6/49:47 am
CMH
-
SNA
Nonstop5h 04m
Breeze Airways
Sun 6/1412:36 pm
SNA
-
CMH
Nonstop4h 33m
Breeze Airways
Deal found 1/13$258
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/13. 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 Kiwi.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sun 6/79:47 am
CMH
-
SNA
Nonstop5h 04m
Breeze Airways
Thu 6/1112:36 pm
SNA
-
CMH
Nonstop4h 33m
Breeze Airways
Deal found 1/13$268
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/13. 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 Kiwi.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 6/49:47 am
CMH
-
SNA
Nonstop5h 04m
Breeze Airways
Thu 6/1112:36 pm
SNA
-
CMH
Nonstop4h 33m
Breeze Airways
Deal found 1/13$278
This Mytrip deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/13. 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 Mytrip is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 2/105:45 am
CMH
-
SNA
3 stops33h 40m
Spirit Airlines
Tue 2/171:20 pm
SNA
-
CMH
2 stops18h 24m
Spirit Airlines
Deal found 1/13$281
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/14. 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 United Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 4/1510:39 am
CMH
-
SNA
2 stops9h 44m
United Airlines
Sat 4/182:20 pm
SNA
-
CMH
1 stop6h 24m
United Airlines
Deal found 1/14$294
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/13. 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 United Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 2/104:41 pm
CMH
-
SNA
1 stop8h 01m
United Airlines
Thu 2/122:22 pm
SNA
-
CMH
1 stop6h 20m
United Airlines
Deal found 1/13$297
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/14. 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 United Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 2/109:00 am
CMH
-
SNA
2 stops9h 10m
United Airlines
Sat 2/1411:10 am
SNA
-
CMH
2 stops7h 57m
United Airlines
Deal found 1/14$299

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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 January 15, 2026.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Columbus Airport to Santa Ana that are best for you.

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Santa Ana

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Price

ColumbusSanta Ana

CMH - SNA

CMHSNA

Columbus

Tue 2/10

4:41 pm-9:42 pm

1 stop8h 01m

Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty

Thu 2/12

2:22 pm-11:42 pm

1 stop6h 20m

$297

ColumbusSanta Ana

CMH - SNA

CMHSNA

Columbus

Tue 2/10

8:45 am-3:10 pm

1 stop9h 25m

Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty

Thu 2/19

2:22 pm-11:42 pm

1 stop6h 20m

$297

ColumbusSanta Ana

CMH - SNA

CMHSNA

Columbus

Sun 2/15

8:09 pm-10:46 am

1 stop17h 37m

Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty

Tue 2/17

4:37 pm-10:44 am

2 stops15h 07m

$307

ColumbusSanta Ana

CMH - SNA

CMHSNA

Columbus

Sun 2/22

8:09 pm-10:46 am

1 stop17h 37m

Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty

Thu 2/26

8:58 am-10:44 am

2 stops22h 46m

$318

ColumbusSanta Ana

CMH - SNA

CMHSNA

Columbus

Mon 3/16

3:30 pm-10:15 pm

1 stop9h 45m

Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty

Wed 3/18

11:15 am-11:47 pm

2 stops9h 32m

$319

ColumbusSanta Ana

CMH - SNA

CMHSNA

Columbus

Tue 3/24

7:30 pm-11:19 am

1 stop18h 49m

Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty

Mon 3/30

8:34 pm-6:34 pm

1 stop19h 00m

$343

ColumbusSanta Ana

CMH - SNA

CMHSNA

Columbus

Sun 2/15

7:08 am-11:36 am

1 stop7h 28m

Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty

Sat 2/28

7:45 am-6:23 pm

1 stop7h 38m

$347

ColumbusSanta Ana

CMH - SNA

CMHSNA

Columbus

Fri 2/6

6:25 am-4:34 pm

2 stops13h 09m

Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty

Wed 2/11

11:45 am-12:04 am

1 stop9h 19m

$347

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

11:15 am-10:42 pm

1 stop8h 27m

$347

ColumbusSanta Ana

CMH - SNA

CMHSNA

Columbus

Sun 2/22

4:13 pm-10:22 pm

1 stop9h 09m

Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty

Tue 2/24

1:40 pm-10:41 pm

1 stop6h 01m

$357

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Use the table below to compare price accuracy, trust ratings, and cancellation policies for each provider offering flight deals from Columbus to Santa Ana in January.
ProviderPrice AccuracyTrust Score*
ExpediaPrice Accuracy2 starsTrust Score*3 stars
FlightHubPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*1 star
eDreamsPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
PricelinePrice Accuracy1 starTrust 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 Columbus Airport-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 Columbus Airport-Santa Ana, California flight deals on Cheapflights vs. eDreams >95% of the time. Price accuracy is based on data collected from Columbus Airport-Santa Ana, California flight searches over the past month and is updated monthly.
  • Most trusted provider: When it comes to deals on Columbus Airport-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 Columbus 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 Columbus to Santa Ana

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

How far ahead should I book a flight from Columbus Airport 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 9, 2026.

To ensure you get the cheapest price possible for a flight from Columbus Airport to Santa Ana, California, you should look to book at least 64 days in advance of your intended travel date. The price of your flight may increase if you delay and leave booking until a week or so before departure.

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

Currently, May is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Columbus Airport to Santa Ana, California (average of $112). Flying from Columbus Airport to Santa Ana, California in March is currently the most expensive (average of $246). 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 January 15, 2026.
Get a feel of what it's like to fly with Breeze Airways, Southwest, and Delta from Columbus 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.
Breeze Airways
8.1
Very good
258 reviews

Boarding

8.3

Food

6.7

Comfort

8.2

Overall

8.1

Crew

8.7

Entertainment

6.7

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
8.1
Very good
258 reviews
Breeze Airways
8.1
Very good
258 reviews

Boarding

8.3

Food

6.7

Comfort

8.2

Overall

8.1

Crew

8.7

Entertainment

6.7

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
4,258 reviews
Breeze Airways
8.1
Very good
258 reviews

Boarding

8.3

Food

6.7

Comfort

8.2

Overall

8.1

Crew

8.7

Entertainment

6.7

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
8,049 reviews
Breeze Airways
8.1
Very good
258 reviews

Boarding

8.3

Food

6.7

Comfort

8.2

Overall

8.1

Crew

8.7

Entertainment

6.7

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
9,163 reviews
Breeze Airways
8.1
Very good
258 reviews

Boarding

8.3

Food

6.7

Comfort

8.2

Overall

8.1

Crew

8.7

Entertainment

6.7

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
11,131 reviews
Breeze Airways
8.1
Very good
258 reviews

Boarding

8.3

Food

6.7

Comfort

8.2

Overall

8.1

Crew

8.7

Entertainment

6.7

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?

    Located just 4.8 mi from the city center, Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty is the airport most travelers will use when flying to Santa Ana from Columbus. Booking flights from Columbus to J. Wayne/Orange Cnty (SNA) should be relatively easy as there are 0 daily inbound flights from Columbus from 5 different airlines.

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

    Departing from Columbus Airport to Santa Ana, California will take you 8h 01m. The distance between Columbus Airport and Santa Ana, California is about 1968 mi.

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

    Our cheapest airline available from Columbus Airport 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. These flights start at 72% lower than the current average price 3 months from now.

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

    The cheapest airlines for a one-way flight from Columbus Airport to Santa Ana, California are Breeze Airways ($91), Delta ($138), and American Airlines ($158).

  • 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 Airport to Santa Ana, California?

    Currently, May is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Columbus Airport to Santa Ana, California (average of $112). Flying from Columbus Airport to Santa Ana, California in March is currently the most expensive (average of $246). 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 January 15, 2026.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Breeze AirwaysCheapest$114Average$259FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
DeltaCheapest$168Average$376FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
American AirlinesCheapest$259Average$418FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
United AirlinesCheapest$295Average$435FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
SouthwestCheapest$322Average$419FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time63%

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