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$136+ 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 5/16. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
RIC — SNA
May 6 — May 131
Tue 5/6
Tue 5/13
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 August or February, booked 17 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 May 1, 2025.

Most accurate provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Most trusted provider

eDreams
3 stars

Round-trip from

$305
(Mytrip)

One-way from

$136
(Mytrip)

Popular in

June

Cheapest in

August

Average price

$501
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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 May 1, 2025.

This Mytrip deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/30. 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.
Fri 5/304:58 pmRIC - SNA
2 stops31h 19mSpirit Airlines
Thu 6/54:27 pmSNA - RIC
2 stops25h 19mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 4/30$305
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/29. 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.
Thu 6/55:55 pmRIC - SNA
1 stop7h 20mDelta
Tue 6/172:35 pmSNA - RIC
1 stop6h 52mDelta
Deal found 4/29$332
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/30. 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.
Fri 5/304:58 pmRIC - SNA
1 stop8h 09mUnited Airlines
Thu 6/511:35 amSNA - RIC
1 stop8h 38mUnited Airlines
Deal found 4/30$354
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/30. 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 7/193:43 pmRIC - SNA
1 stop8h 32mAmerican Airlines
Sat 7/2611:28 amSNA - RIC
1 stop9h 26mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 4/30$357
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/29. 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 Southwest is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sun 12/71:05 pmRIC - SNA
2 stops10h 45mSouthwest
Fri 12/127:20 amSNA - RIC
1 stop7h 00mSouthwest
Deal found 4/29$432
This Mytrip deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/30. 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.
Sun 6/2910:50 amRIC - SNA
2 stops30h 19mMultiple Airlines
Sun 7/65:22 pmSNA - RIC
2 stops14h 45mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 4/30$447
This Alaska Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/29. 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 12/74:48 pmRIC - SNA
3 stops19h 59mAlaska Airlines
Fri 12/126:45 amSNA - RIC
2 stops23h 53mAlaska Airlines
Deal found 4/29$747

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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

Fri 5/30

4:58 pm-9:17 pm

2 stops31h 19m

Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty

Thu 6/5

4:27 pm-8:46 pm

2 stops25h 19m

$305

RichmondSanta Ana

RIC - SNA

RICSNA

Richmond Byrd Intl

Thu 6/5

5:55 pm-10:15 pm

1 stop7h 20m

Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty

Tue 6/17

2:35 pm-12:27 am

1 stop6h 52m

$332

RichmondSanta Ana

RIC - SNA

RICSNA

Richmond Byrd Intl

Fri 5/30

4:58 pm-10:07 pm

1 stop8h 09m

Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty

Thu 6/5

11:35 am-11:13 pm

1 stop8h 38m

$354

RichmondSanta Ana

RIC - SNA

RICSNA

Richmond Byrd Intl

Sat 7/19

3:43 pm-9:15 pm

1 stop8h 32m

Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty

Sat 7/26

11:28 am-11:54 pm

1 stop9h 26m

$357

RichmondSanta Ana

RIC - SNA

RICSNA

Richmond Byrd Intl

Sun 6/29

10:50 am-2:09 pm

2 stops30h 19m

Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty

Sun 7/6

5:22 pm-11:07 am

2 stops14h 45m

$447

RichmondSanta Ana

RIC - SNA

RICSNA

Richmond Byrd Intl

Fri 5/16

4:58 pm-10:52 am

2 stops20h 54m

$136

RichmondSanta Ana

RIC - SNA

RICSNA

Richmond Byrd Intl

Sun 6/8

6:00 am-10:38 am

1 stop7h 38m

$214

RichmondSanta Ana

RIC - SNA

RICSNA

Richmond Byrd Intl

Sun 8/17

6:04 am-11:57 am

2 stops8h 53m

$219

RichmondSanta Ana

RIC - SNA

RICSNA

Richmond Byrd Intl

Sun 6/29

7:35 am-3:00 pm

2 stops10h 25m

$241

RichmondSanta Ana

RIC - SNA

RICSNA

Richmond Byrd Intl

Sun 6/29

9:30 am-10:26 pm

3 stops15h 56m

$274

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Deals found on 4/30

Compare providers for flights from Richmond 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 Richmond to Santa Ana in May.
ProviderPrice AccuracyTrust Score*
ExpediaPrice Accuracy1 starTrust Score*3 stars
FlightHubPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*2 stars
eDreamsPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
PricelinePrice 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 Richmond-Santa Ana 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 flight deals on Cheapflights vs. FlightHub >95% of the time. Price accuracy is based on data collected from Richmond-Santa Ana flight searches over the past month and is updated monthly.
  • Most trusted provider: When it comes to deals on Richmond-Santa Ana 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 Richmond-Santa Ana 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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Cheapflights Insights

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?

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 April 25, 2025.

Booking 17 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 June is currently the most expensive (average of $395). 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 May 1, 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.

Rainfall in Santa Ana by month

Plan your trip to Santa Ana by taking into account the average rainfall totals by month.

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.

Temperature in Santa Ana by month

Plan your trip to Santa Ana by taking into account the average temperature totals by month.

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).

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 May 1, 2025.
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,294 reviews

Food

7.1

Boarding

8.2

Crew

8.6

Entertainment

7.6

Comfort

8.0

Overall

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Merlyn,Feb 2025

LAX - SMF

New Terminal is neat, lost of stores and places to catch a bite.
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,294 reviews
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,294 reviews

Food

7.1

Boarding

8.2

Crew

8.6

Entertainment

7.6

Comfort

8.0

Overall

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Merlyn,Feb 2025

LAX - SMF

New Terminal is neat, lost of stores and places to catch a bite.
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,934 reviews
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,294 reviews

Food

7.1

Boarding

8.2

Crew

8.6

Entertainment

7.6

Comfort

8.0

Overall

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Merlyn,Feb 2025

LAX - SMF

New Terminal is neat, lost of stores and places to catch a bite.
United Airlines
7.4
Good
8,696 reviews
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,294 reviews

Food

7.1

Boarding

8.2

Crew

8.6

Entertainment

7.6

Comfort

8.0

Overall

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Merlyn,Feb 2025

LAX - SMF

New Terminal is neat, lost of stores and places to catch a bite.
American Airlines
7.2
Good
10,000 reviews
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,294 reviews

Food

7.1

Boarding

8.2

Crew

8.6

Entertainment

7.6

Comfort

8.0

Overall

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Merlyn,Feb 2025

LAX - SMF

New Terminal is neat, lost of stores and places to catch a bite.
Spirit Airlines
6.3
Okay
7,963 reviews
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,294 reviews

Food

7.1

Boarding

8.2

Crew

8.6

Entertainment

7.6

Comfort

8.0

Overall

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Merlyn,Feb 2025

LAX - SMF

New Terminal is neat, lost of stores and places to catch a bite.

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.

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

    Our cheapest airline available from Richmond to Santa Ana is Spirit Airlines. Our recent data shows that you can find tickets from as low as $305 on this airline. Additional options worth looking into are Delta and United Airlines, starting at $332 and $354 round-trip. Spirit Airlines is currently priced 40% below the average price you’ll pay for this route.

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

    The cheapest airline one-way is Spirit Airlines, with whom users have recently found tickets for as low as $136. However, be on the lookout for offers from Delta and American Airlines, as they are both options that can get you from Richmond to Santa Ana for a low price.

  • 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?

    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 June is currently the most expensive (average of $395). 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 May 1, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
DeltaCheapest$326Average$593FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
American AirlinesCheapest$356Average$536FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
United AirlinesCheapest$377Average$558FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
SouthwestCheapest$416Average$506FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time63%

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