Santa Ana

$89+ 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 3/11. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
RIC — SNA
Feb 18 — Feb 251
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The best prices from Richmond Byrd Intl to Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty are usually found in August or February, booked 15 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 February 13, 2025.

Most accurate provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Most trusted provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Round-trip from

$215
(Mytrip)

One-way from

$89
(Booking.com)

Popular in

June

Cheapest in

August

Average price

$426
Provider with most accurate pricing for Richmond Byrd Intl-Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty flight deals.
Provider most trusted by Cheapflights users for Richmond Byrd Intl-Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty flights.
From Richmond Byrd Intl to Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty
One-way flight from Richmond Byrd Intl to Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty
Highest demand for flights based on searches. 10% potential increase in price ($64 potential increase over avg. RT price).
Cheapest flight prices on average. 3% potential price decrease ($18 potential savings vs. average RT price).
Average for round-trip flights in February 2025

Find 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 February 13, 2025.

This Mytrip deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/13. 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 4/155:15 amRIC - SNA
2 stops31h 30mSpirit Airlines
Tue 4/223:21 pmSNA - RIC
2 stops29h 34mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 2/13$215
This Mytrip deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/11. 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.
Wed 3/126:00 amRIC - SNA
3 stops30h 57mMultiple Airlines
Tue 3/186:45 amSNA - RIC
1 stop10h 15mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 2/11$265
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/13. 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 American Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 4/266:45 amRIC - SNA
1 stop10h 26mAmerican Airlines
Wed 4/307:45 amSNA - RIC
1 stop6h 44mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 2/13$357
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/12. 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 3/146:25 amRIC - SNA
1 stop8h 28mUnited Airlines
Tue 3/1811:00 amSNA - RIC
1 stop9h 15mUnited Airlines
Deal found 2/12$392
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/12. 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 4/97:21 amRIC - SNA
2 stops13h 41mDelta
Thu 4/177:40 amSNA - RIC
2 stops12h 25mDelta
Deal found 2/12$402
This Booking.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/11. 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 Booking.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 7/318:22 pmRIC - SNA
1 stop18h 46mBreeze Airways
Sun 8/31:08 pmSNA - RIC
2 stops16h 31mBreeze Airways
Deal found 2/11$571
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/11. 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.
Fri 6/137:15 amRIC - SNA
2 stops10h 35mSouthwest
Sat 6/218:20 amSNA - RIC
2 stops11h 30mSouthwest
Deal found 2/11$597

Find flights from Richmond to Santa Ana within your budget

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 February 13, 2025.

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Richmond

Fly to

Santa Ana

Route

Depart

Return

Price

RichmondSanta Ana

RIC - SNA

RICSNA

Richmond Byrd Intl

Tue 4/15

5:15 am-9:45 am

2 stops31h 30m

Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty

Tue 4/22

3:21 pm-11:55 pm

2 stops29h 34m

$215

RichmondSanta Ana

RIC - SNA

RICSNA

Richmond Byrd Intl

Wed 3/12

6:00 am-9:57 am

3 stops30h 57m

Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty

Tue 3/18

6:45 am-8:00 pm

1 stop10h 15m

$265

RichmondSanta Ana

RIC - SNA

RICSNA

Richmond Byrd Intl

Sat 4/26

6:45 am-2:11 pm

1 stop10h 26m

Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty

Wed 4/30

7:45 am-5:29 pm

1 stop6h 44m

$357

RichmondSanta Ana

RIC - SNA

RICSNA

Richmond Byrd Intl

Fri 3/14

6:25 am-11:53 am

1 stop8h 28m

Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty

Tue 3/18

11:00 am-11:15 pm

1 stop9h 15m

$392

RichmondSanta Ana

RIC - SNA

RICSNA

Richmond Byrd Intl

Wed 4/9

7:21 am-6:02 pm

2 stops13h 41m

Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty

Thu 4/17

7:40 am-11:05 pm

2 stops12h 25m

$402

RichmondSanta Ana

RIC - SNA

RICSNA

Richmond Byrd Intl

Sat 4/5

7:15 am-4:20 pm

1 stop12h 05m

Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty

Thu 4/10

1:05 pm-11:30 pm

1 stop7h 25m

$464

RichmondSanta Ana

RIC - SNA

RICSNA

Richmond Byrd Intl

Thu 7/31

8:22 pm-12:08 pm

1 stop18h 46m

Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty

Sun 8/3

1:08 pm-8:39 am

2 stops16h 31m

$571

RichmondSanta Ana

RIC - SNA

RICSNA

Richmond Byrd Intl

Sun 3/2

7:33 am-5:09 pm

2 stops12h 36m

Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty

Tue 3/11

8:00 am-10:44 pm

2 stops11h 44m

$924

RichmondSanta Ana

RIC - SNA

RICSNA

Richmond Byrd Intl

Tue 3/11

4:41 pm-9:57 am

2 stops20h 16m

$89

RichmondSanta Ana

RIC - SNA

RICSNA

Richmond Byrd Intl

Tue 3/11

9:10 am-9:30 pm

1 stop15h 20m

$125

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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 February.
ProviderPrice AccuracyTrust Score*
ExpediaPrice Accuracy1 starTrust Score*3 stars
FlightHubPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
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 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 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 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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Travel insights for flights from Richmond to Santa Ana

Get recent, data-driven insights about flights from Richmond to Santa Ana including ideal travel times, pricing trends, and more.

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 February 7, 2025.

Booking 15 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 $418). 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 February 13, 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 February 13, 2025.

Comfort

8.1

Overall

8.1

Food

7.1

Crew

8.7

Entertainment

7.6

Boarding

8.2

Reviews

1 / 20

8.0
Excellent

Christine,Aug 2024

DEN - LGB

No issues. I needed pre boarding and I was able to get it without issue

Comfort

8.1

Overall

8.1

Food

7.1

Crew

8.7

Entertainment

7.6

Boarding

8.2

Reviews

1 / 20

8.0
Excellent

Christine,Aug 2024

DEN - LGB

No issues. I needed pre boarding and I was able to get it without issue

Comfort

8.1

Overall

8.1

Food

7.1

Crew

8.7

Entertainment

7.6

Boarding

8.2

Reviews

1 / 20

8.0
Excellent

Christine,Aug 2024

DEN - LGB

No issues. I needed pre boarding and I was able to get it without issue

Comfort

8.1

Overall

8.1

Food

7.1

Crew

8.7

Entertainment

7.6

Boarding

8.2

Reviews

1 / 20

8.0
Excellent

Christine,Aug 2024

DEN - LGB

No issues. I needed pre boarding and I was able to get it without issue

8.0
Very good

Comfort

8.1

Overall

8.1

Food

7.1

Crew

8.7

Entertainment

7.6

Boarding

8.2

Reviews

1 / 20

8.0
Excellent

Christine,Aug 2024

DEN - LGB

No issues. I needed pre boarding and I was able to get it without issue

Comfort

8.1

Overall

8.1

Food

7.1

Crew

8.7

Entertainment

7.6

Boarding

8.2

Reviews

1 / 20

8.0
Excellent

Christine,Aug 2024

DEN - LGB

No issues. I needed pre boarding and I was able to get it without issue

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 $215 on this airline. Additional options worth looking into are American Airlines and United Airlines, starting at $357 and $392 round-trip. Spirit Airlines is currently priced 60% 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 $89. However, be on the lookout for offers from American Airlines and United 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 $418). 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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