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$116+ Cheap flights from Richmond to Santa Ana (RIC - 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 10/15. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
RIC — SNA
Oct 16 — Oct 231
Thu 10/16
Thu 10/23
1 adult, Economy
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Cheapflights Tip: The best prices from Richmond Byrd Intl to Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty are usually found in September or February, booked 26 days in advance, depart on a Wednesday or Saturday and return on a Tuesday

Cheap flight deals from Richmond to Santa Ana

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Richmond (RIC) 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 September 16, 2025.

Round-trip from

$336
(Kiwi.com)

One-way from

$116
(Kiwi.com)

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October

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September

Average price

$401
From Richmond Byrd Intl to Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty
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Cheapest flights from Richmond to Santa Ana
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Richmond to Santa Ana. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on September 16, 2025.

This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/15. 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 10/51:08 pmRIC - SNA
2 stops35h 55mMultiple Airlines
Fri 10/107:53 pmSNA - RIC
1 stop21h 56mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 9/15$336
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/14. 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 American Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 10/283:19 pmRIC - SNA
1 stop9h 07mAmerican Airlines
Sat 11/112:44 pmSNA - RIC
1 stop7h 19mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 9/14$348
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/15. 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 10/47:00 amRIC - SNA
2 stops18h 05mMultiple Airlines
Fri 10/107:53 pmSNA - RIC
1 stop21h 56mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 9/15$358
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/14. 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 Delta is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 10/186:00 amRIC - SNA
1 stop7h 38mDelta
Sat 11/111:48 amSNA - RIC
1 stop8h 18mDelta
Deal found 9/14$359
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/14. 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.
Sat 10/186:10 amRIC - SNA
1 stop7h 56mUnited Airlines
Sat 11/18:50 amSNA - RIC
2 stops9h 44mUnited Airlines
Deal found 9/14$364
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/14. 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 American Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 11/86:30 amRIC - SNA
2 stops10h 43mAmerican Airlines
Sat 11/159:30 amSNA - RIC
2 stops9h 48mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 9/14$369
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/14. 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.
Fri 10/1710:09 amRIC - SNA
2 stops36h 05mMultiple Airlines
Fri 10/317:38 pmSNA - RIC
1 stop22h 11mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 9/14$374
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/14. 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.
Mon 9/297:00 amRIC - SNA
2 stops33h 15mMultiple Airlines
Fri 10/31:00 pmSNA - RIC
1 stop28h 49mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 9/14$385
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/14. 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 Delta is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 10/173:22 pmRIC - SNA
1 stop10h 06mDelta
Tue 10/2112:26 pmSNA - RIC
1 stop8h 58mDelta
Deal found 9/14$388
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/14. 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 Delta is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 11/196:00 amRIC - SNA
1 stop7h 41mDelta
Thu 11/276:45 amSNA - RIC
1 stop9h 38mDelta
Deal found 9/14$389
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/14. 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 American Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sun 11/25:46 amRIC - SNA
1 stop7h 56mAmerican Airlines
Wed 11/512:27 pmSNA - RIC
1 stop7h 06mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 9/14$392

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Customize your flight search to find flights from Richmond 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 September 16, 2025.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Richmond to Santa Ana that are best for you.

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Santa Ana

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RichmondSanta Ana

RIC - SNA

RICSNA

Richmond Byrd Intl

Wed 11/12

6:25 am-11:37 am

1 stop8h 12m

Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty

Sat 11/15

12:27 pm-10:15 pm

1 stop6h 48m

$348

RichmondSanta Ana

RIC - SNA

RICSNA

Richmond Byrd Intl

Sat 10/4

7:00 am-10:05 pm

2 stops18h 05m

Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty

Fri 10/10

7:53 pm-8:49 pm

1 stop21h 56m

$358

RichmondSanta Ana

RIC - SNA

RICSNA

Richmond Byrd Intl

Tue 3/3

5:55 am-10:32 am

1 stop7h 37m

Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty

Wed 3/4

9:20 pm-9:01 am

1 stop8h 41m

$359

RichmondSanta Ana

RIC - SNA

RICSNA

Richmond Byrd Intl

Sat 10/18

6:10 am-11:06 am

1 stop7h 56m

Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty

Sat 11/1

8:50 am-9:34 pm

2 stops9h 44m

$364

RichmondSanta Ana

RIC - SNA

RICSNA

Richmond Byrd Intl

Wed 11/19

6:00 am-10:41 am

1 stop7h 41m

Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty

Thu 11/27

6:45 am-7:23 pm

1 stop9h 38m

$389

RichmondSanta Ana

RIC - SNA

RICSNA

Richmond Byrd Intl

Sat 10/18

9:04 am-3:09 pm

2 stops9h 05m

Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty

Sat 11/1

6:45 am-7:36 pm

2 stops9h 51m

$392

RichmondSanta Ana

RIC - SNA

RICSNA

Richmond Byrd Intl

Sun 11/2

5:46 am-10:42 am

1 stop7h 56m

Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty

Wed 11/5

11:42 am-10:01 pm

1 stop7h 19m

$392

RichmondSanta Ana

RIC - SNA

RICSNA

Richmond Byrd Intl

Wed 10/29

3:20 pm-9:30 pm

1 stop9h 10m

Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty

Sun 11/2

8:00 am-5:20 pm

1 stop6h 20m

$402

RichmondSanta Ana

RIC - SNA

RICSNA

Richmond Byrd Intl

Fri 10/17

5:38 pm-10:28 pm

1 stop7h 50m

Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty

Fri 10/31

11:48 am-11:06 pm

1 stop8h 18m

$408

RichmondSanta Ana

RIC - SNA

RICSNA

Richmond Byrd Intl

Wed 10/15

5:45 am-10:03 pm

3 stops19h 18m

$116

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Best time to book a flight from Richmond to Santa Ana

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

Use this chart to determine the optimal time to book a round-trip flight from Richmond to Santa Ana. Price data was last updated on September 12, 2025.

Booking 26 days in advance of your planned departure date is, on average, the best time to get cheap flights from Richmond to Santa Ana. 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 Richmond to Santa Ana?

Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Richmond to Santa Ana (average of $298). Flying from Richmond to Santa Ana in March is currently the most expensive (average of $375). 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 RIC to SNA?

Find hourly flight availability from Richmond 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 September 16, 2025.

A simple way to save on the total cost of your ticket is to fly from Richmond to Santa Ana in the afternoon. If you’re flexible enough to do this you can expect to save up to 13% on your trip compared to booking a flight at noon.

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 September 16, 2025.
Read reviews from past customers who have flown Southwest, Delta, and United Airlines from Richmond to Santa Ana. Users can see the overall rating for each airline as well as how each is rated in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,242 reviews

Food

7.0

Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

7.5

Boarding

8.1

Overall

8.0

Crew

8.6

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Walter,Aug 2025

OAK - SAN

Dozens of flights and I've never seen a row's beverages forgotten. I even went back and asked the attendant to check on them and nothing. I really hope it didn't have something to do with the Black mother with her kid in the row. Otherwise it was a typical Southwest flight, rapid boarding, tolerable leg room.
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,242 reviews
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,242 reviews

Food

7.0

Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

7.5

Boarding

8.1

Overall

8.0

Crew

8.6

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Walter,Aug 2025

OAK - SAN

Dozens of flights and I've never seen a row's beverages forgotten. I even went back and asked the attendant to check on them and nothing. I really hope it didn't have something to do with the Black mother with her kid in the row. Otherwise it was a typical Southwest flight, rapid boarding, tolerable leg room.
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,957 reviews
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,242 reviews

Food

7.0

Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

7.5

Boarding

8.1

Overall

8.0

Crew

8.6

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Walter,Aug 2025

OAK - SAN

Dozens of flights and I've never seen a row's beverages forgotten. I even went back and asked the attendant to check on them and nothing. I really hope it didn't have something to do with the Black mother with her kid in the row. Otherwise it was a typical Southwest flight, rapid boarding, tolerable leg room.
United Airlines
7.4
Good
8,924 reviews
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,242 reviews

Food

7.0

Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

7.5

Boarding

8.1

Overall

8.0

Crew

8.6

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Walter,Aug 2025

OAK - SAN

Dozens of flights and I've never seen a row's beverages forgotten. I even went back and asked the attendant to check on them and nothing. I really hope it didn't have something to do with the Black mother with her kid in the row. Otherwise it was a typical Southwest flight, rapid boarding, tolerable leg room.
American Airlines
7.2
Good
10,000 reviews
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,242 reviews

Food

7.0

Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

7.5

Boarding

8.1

Overall

8.0

Crew

8.6

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Walter,Aug 2025

OAK - SAN

Dozens of flights and I've never seen a row's beverages forgotten. I even went back and asked the attendant to check on them and nothing. I really hope it didn't have something to do with the Black mother with her kid in the row. Otherwise it was a typical Southwest flight, rapid boarding, tolerable leg room.

Related info for your journey

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  • How long is the flight from Richmond to Santa Ana?

    American Airlines, Delta, and United Airlines can get you from Richmond to Santa Ana in just under 7h 37m. Your travel time can differ by up to 35m. Airlines will cover a distance of 2274 mi. Both multi-stop and nonstop flights can be found to your destination and back.

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

    Our cheapest airline available from Richmond to Santa Ana is American Airlines. Our recent data shows that you can find tickets from as low as $319 on this airline. Additional options worth looking into are Delta and United Airlines, starting at $327 and $370 round-trip. American Airlines is currently priced 37% below the average price you’ll pay for this route.

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

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Richmond 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 Richmond to Santa Ana?

    Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Richmond to Santa Ana (average of $298). Flying from Richmond to Santa Ana in March is currently the most expensive (average of $375). 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 4 airlines flying from Richmond to Santa Ana

Discover the top 4 airlines that operate flights from Richmond 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 September 16, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
American AirlinesCheapest$319Average$482FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
DeltaCheapest$327Average$585FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
United AirlinesCheapest$370Average$545FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
SouthwestCheapest$436Average$469FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time63%

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