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$137+ Cheap flights from Richmond to Santa Ana, CA (RIC - SNA)

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RIC — SNA
Feb 20 — Feb 271
Fri 2/20
Fri 2/27
1 adult, Economy
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Cheap flight deals from Richmond to Santa Ana

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 January 21, 2026.

This Gotogate deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/21. 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 Gotogate is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sun 2/227:29 pm
RIC
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SNA
1 stop18h 17m
Frontier
Sat 2/2812:25 pm
SNA
-
RIC
1 stop27h 19m
Frontier
Deal found 1/21$283
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/20. 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 American Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 2/42:47 pm
RIC
-
SNA
1 stop8h 15m
American Airlines
Fri 2/611:42 am
SNA
-
RIC
1 stop8h 08m
American Airlines
Deal found 1/20$359
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/20. 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 Delta is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 2/46:00 am
RIC
-
SNA
1 stop7h 45m
Delta
Fri 2/69:20 pm
SNA
-
RIC
2 stops11h 47m
Delta
Deal found 1/20$364
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/20. 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 American Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 2/187:02 am
RIC
-
SNA
2 stops10h 21m
American Airlines
Sat 2/2111:41 am
SNA
-
RIC
1 stop9h 08m
American Airlines
Deal found 1/20$365
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/21. 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.
Tue 4/79:08 am
RIC
-
SNA
1 stop14h 48m
Multiple Airlines
Sun 4/126:02 pm
SNA
-
RIC
2 stops20h 29m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 1/21$369
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/20. 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 Delta is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 2/36:00 am
RIC
-
SNA
2 stops13h 34m
Delta
Fri 2/69:20 pm
SNA
-
RIC
2 stops11h 47m
Delta
Deal found 1/20$370
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/21. 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 4/224:45 pm
RIC
-
SNA
1 stop8h 00m
United Airlines
Sat 4/2510:50 am
SNA
-
RIC
1 stop7h 31m
United Airlines
Deal found 1/21$380
This Expedia deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/21. 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 4/79:08 am
RIC
-
SNA
1 stop9h 25m
Multiple Airlines
Sat 4/114:37 pm
SNA
-
RIC
2 stops15h 27m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 1/21$382
This Mytrip deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/20. 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 Mytrip is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 4/97:38 pm
RIC
-
SNA
1 stop18h 56m
Multiple Airlines
Sun 4/121:20 pm
SNA
-
RIC
2 stops18h 44m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 1/20$384
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/19. 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 Delta is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 4/211:08 pm
RIC
-
SNA
1 stop9h 39m
Delta
Thu 4/239:45 pm
SNA
-
RIC
1 stop8h 31m
Delta
Deal found 1/19$393
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/21. 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.
Wed 4/223:41 pm
RIC
-
SNA
1 stop8h 33m
American Airlines
Mon 4/277:20 pm
SNA
-
RIC
2 stops11h 16m
American Airlines
Deal found 1/21$395

Find 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 January 21, 2026.

Most accurate provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Most trusted provider

Expedia
3 stars

Round-trip from

$283
(Gotogate)

One-way from

$137
(CheapOair)

Popular in

May

Cheapest in

October

Average price

$462
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From Richmond Byrd Intl to Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty
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One-way flight from Richmond Byrd Intl to Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 7% potential increase in price ($38 potential increase over avg. RT price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 2% potential price decrease ($14 potential savings vs. average RT price).
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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 January 21, 2026.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Richmond to Santa Ana that are best for you.

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RichmondSanta Ana

RIC - SNA

RICSNA

Richmond Byrd Intl

Sun 2/22

7:29 pm-10:46 am

1 stop18h 17m

Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty

Sat 2/28

12:25 pm-6:44 pm

1 stop27h 19m

$283

RichmondSanta Ana

RIC - SNA

RICSNA

Richmond Byrd Intl

Sat 2/7

5:40 am-11:49 am

1 stop9h 09m

Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty

Tue 2/10

12:59 pm-11:21 pm

1 stop7h 22m

$359

RichmondSanta Ana

RIC - SNA

RICSNA

Richmond Byrd Intl

Wed 2/4

6:30 am-12:02 pm

1 stop8h 32m

Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty

Fri 2/6

11:42 am-10:50 pm

1 stop8h 08m

$359

RichmondSanta Ana

RIC - SNA

RICSNA

Richmond Byrd Intl

Sun 2/22

1:47 pm-9:39 pm

1 stop10h 52m

Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty

Sat 2/28

11:41 am-11:59 pm

2 stops9h 18m

$364

RichmondSanta Ana

RIC - SNA

RICSNA

Richmond Byrd Intl

Wed 4/22

3:41 pm-9:14 pm

1 stop8h 33m

Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty

Sat 4/25

7:45 am-5:30 pm

1 stop6h 45m

$380

RichmondSanta Ana

RIC - SNA

RICSNA

Richmond Byrd Intl

Tue 4/7

9:08 am-3:33 pm

1 stop9h 25m

Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty

Sat 4/11

4:37 pm-11:04 am

2 stops15h 27m

$382

RichmondSanta Ana

RIC - SNA

RICSNA

Richmond Byrd Intl

Tue 4/21

1:08 pm-7:47 pm

1 stop9h 39m

Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty

Sat 4/25

6:45 am-5:21 pm

1 stop7h 36m

$393

RichmondSanta Ana

RIC - SNA

RICSNA

Richmond Byrd Intl

Wed 4/22

3:41 pm-9:14 pm

1 stop8h 33m

Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty

Mon 4/27

7:20 pm-9:36 am

2 stops11h 16m

$395

RichmondSanta Ana

RIC - SNA

RICSNA

Richmond Byrd Intl

Mon 5/4

3:41 pm-9:14 pm

1 stop8h 33m

Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty

Mon 5/11

7:20 pm-9:36 am

2 stops11h 16m

$412

RichmondSanta Ana

RIC - SNA

RICSNA

Richmond Byrd Intl

Tue 4/7

3:32 pm-9:13 pm

1 stop8h 41m

Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty

Sat 4/11

1:30 pm-11:59 pm

1 stop7h 29m

$415

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Use the table below to compare price accuracy, trust ratings, and cancellation policies for each provider offering flight deals from Richmond to Santa Ana in January.
ProviderPrice AccuracyTrust Score*
ExpediaPrice Accuracy2 starsTrust Score*3 stars
FlightHubPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*1 star

*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 Richmond-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 Richmond-Santa Ana, California flight deals on Cheapflights vs. FlightHub >95% of the time. Price accuracy is based on data collected from Richmond-Santa Ana, California flight searches over the past month and is updated monthly.
  • Most trusted provider: When it comes to deals on Richmond-Santa Ana, California flights, Cheapflights users trust Expedia the most. Expedia 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 Richmond-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 Richmond to Santa Ana

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

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

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 January 16, 2026.

Booking 42 days in advance of your planned departure date is, on average, the best time to get cheap flights from Richmond 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 Richmond to Santa Ana, California?

Currently, November is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Richmond to Santa Ana, California (average of $77). Flying from Richmond to Santa Ana, California in March is currently the most expensive (average of $179). 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 21, 2026.
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
4,266 reviews

Crew

8.6

Food

7.0

Entertainment

7.5

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Overall

8.0

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
4,266 reviews
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,266 reviews

Crew

8.6

Food

7.0

Entertainment

7.5

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Overall

8.0

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
7.9
Good
8,089 reviews
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,266 reviews

Crew

8.6

Food

7.0

Entertainment

7.5

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Overall

8.0

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
9,191 reviews
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,266 reviews

Crew

8.6

Food

7.0

Entertainment

7.5

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Overall

8.0

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
11,174 reviews
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,266 reviews

Crew

8.6

Food

7.0

Entertainment

7.5

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Overall

8.0

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

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

    For as low as $359, Frontier can have you in Santa Ana, California from Richmond in 8h 32m. There are 2274 mi between Richmond and Santa Ana, California. This flight may include one or multiple stops.

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

    Flying on Delta is currently your cheapest option to Santa Ana, California, with prices starting at $258. Additional round-trip tickets that might be worth considering are offered by American Airlines and United Airlines, with the lowest prices starting at $319 and $358, respectively. Delta is currently priced 47% below the average price you’ll pay for this route.

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

    One-way options have recently been found by users for as low as $153 on American Airlines. Other airlines that offer cheap prices include United Airlines from $182 and Delta from $183 one-way.

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

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

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

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

  • 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, California?

    Currently, November is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Richmond to Santa Ana, California (average of $77). Flying from Richmond to Santa Ana, California in March is currently the most expensive (average of $179). 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 January 21, 2026.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
DeltaCheapest$258Average$452FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
American AirlinesCheapest$319Average$475FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
United AirlinesCheapest$358Average$526FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
SouthwestCheapest$437Average$513FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time63%

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