How long is the flight from Wilmington to Santa Ana, California?

A quick flight from Wilmington to Santa Ana, California can take about 7h 37m. American Airlines provides one of the quickest options available for as low as $274. Wilmington and Santa Ana, California are separated by a distance of 2274 mi.

What is the cheapest airline to fly from Wilmington to Santa Ana, California round-trip?

Our cheapest airline available from Wilmington to Santa Ana, California is American Airlines. Our recent data shows that you can find tickets from as low as $270 on this airline. This flight start at 45% lower than the current average price 3 months from now.

In terms of precipitation, rainfall in Santa Ana, California 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, California when rainfall is around 0.0 in.

If weather is an important factor for your trip to Santa Ana, California, 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).

What is the cheapest time of day to fly from ILM to SNA?

When flying from Wilmington to Santa Ana, California, the time of day you decide to fly out makes little to no difference towards the overall price you’ll pay on tickets.

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

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Wed 12/316:00 amILM - SNA

2 stops32h 35mUnited Airlines

Sun 1/410:52 amSNA - ILM

2 stops26h 31mUnited Airlines

Deal found 12/16

$1,624

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Sat 1/103:25 pmILM - SNA

1 stop7h 37mAmerican Airlines

Thu 1/157:00 amSNA - ILM

1 stop7h 00mAmerican Airlines

Deal found 12/16

$274

Sat 1/106:00 amILM - SNA

2 stops15h 41mUnited Airlines

Thu 1/156:45 amSNA - ILM

2 stops14h 12mUnited Airlines

Deal found 12/16

$340

Sat 1/102:00 pmILM - SNA

1 stop9h 02mAmerican Airlines

Fri 1/169:30 amSNA - ILM

1 stop8h 45mAmerican Airlines

Deal found 12/15

$290

Thu 1/155:51 pmILM - SNA

1 stop8h 05mAmerican Airlines

Sun 1/189:30 amSNA - ILM

1 stop8h 45mAmerican Airlines

Deal found 12/15

$297

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Sat 1/103:25 pmILM - SNA

1 stop7h 37mAmerican Airlines

Thu 1/157:00 amSNA - ILM

1 stop7h 00mAmerican Airlines

Deal found 12/16

$274

Sat 1/102:00 pmILM - SNA

1 stop9h 02mAmerican Airlines

Fri 1/167:00 amSNA - ILM

1 stop7h 00mAmerican Airlines

Deal found 12/17

$290

Sat 1/106:00 amILM - SNA

2 stops15h 41mUnited Airlines

Thu 1/156:45 amSNA - ILM

2 stops14h 12mUnited Airlines

Deal found 12/16

$340

Thu 1/155:51 pmILM - SNA

1 stop8h 05mAmerican Airlines

Sun 1/189:30 amSNA - ILM

1 stop8h 45mAmerican Airlines

Deal found 12/15

$297

Sat 1/246:00 amILM - SNA

2 stops15h 41mUnited Airlines

Tue 1/2712:47 pmSNA - ILM

1 stop8h 10mUnited Airlines

Deal found 12/16

$356

One-way flights from Wilmington to Santa Ana
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Sat 1/247:03 amILM - SNA

1 stop10h 06mAmerican Airlines

Deal found 12/16

$126

Sat 1/246:00 amILM - SNA

3 stops17h 42mUnited Airlines

Deal found 12/16

$136

Mon 12/229:10 amILM - SNA

3 stops28h 06mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 12/16

$311

Tue 12/232:10 pmILM - SNA

2 stops23h 06mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 12/16

$339

Sun 12/214:42 pmILM - SNA

2 stops29h 39mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 12/16

$367

Tue 1/63:00 pmILM - SNA

1 stop8h 04mDelta

Deal found 12/17

$457

Tue 1/64:26 pmILM - SNA

3 stops23h 45mUnited Airlines

Deal found 12/17

$502

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Round-trip from	$251 (American Airlines)
One-way from	$126 (American Airlines)
Popular in	May
Cheapest in	November
Average price	$391

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Depart

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Price

WilmingtonSanta Ana

ILM - SNA

ILMSNA

Wilmington New Hanover County

Sat 1/10

3:25 pm-8:02 pm

1 stop7h 37m

Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty

Thu 1/15

7:00 am-5:00 pm

1 stop7h 00m

$274

WilmingtonSanta Ana

ILM - SNA

ILMSNA

Wilmington New Hanover County

Sat 1/10

2:00 pm-8:02 pm

1 stop9h 02m

Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty

Fri 1/16

9:30 am-9:15 pm

1 stop8h 45m

$290

WilmingtonSanta Ana

ILM - SNA

ILMSNA

Wilmington New Hanover County

Thu 1/15

5:51 pm-10:56 pm

1 stop8h 05m

Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty

Sun 1/18

9:30 am-9:15 pm

1 stop8h 45m

$297

WilmingtonSanta Ana

ILM - SNA

ILMSNA

Wilmington New Hanover County

Sat 1/10

6:00 am-6:41 pm

2 stops15h 41m

Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty

Thu 1/15

6:45 am-11:57 pm

2 stops14h 12m

$340

WilmingtonSanta Ana

ILM - SNA

ILMSNA

Wilmington New Hanover County

Sat 1/24

7:03 am-2:09 pm

1 stop10h 06m

$126

WilmingtonSanta Ana

ILM - SNA

ILMSNA

Wilmington New Hanover County

Sat 1/24

6:00 am-8:42 pm

3 stops17h 42m

$136

WilmingtonSanta Ana

ILM - SNA

ILMSNA

Wilmington New Hanover County

Sun 12/21

4:42 pm-7:21 pm

2 stops29h 39m

$367

WilmingtonSanta Ana

ILM - SNA

ILMSNA

Wilmington New Hanover County

Tue 12/23

10:45 am-10:16 am

3 stops26h 31m

$421

WilmingtonSanta Ana

ILM - SNA

ILMSNA

Wilmington New Hanover County

Tue 1/6

3:00 pm-8:04 pm

1 stop8h 04m

$457

WilmingtonSanta Ana

ILM - SNA

ILMSNA

Wilmington New Hanover County

Tue 1/6

4:26 pm-1:11 pm

3 stops23h 45m

$502

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Expedia	Price Accuracy2 stars	Trust Score*3 stars
FlightHub	Price Accuracy3 stars	Trust Score*1 star
eDreams	Price Accuracy3 stars	Trust Score*3 stars

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Most accurate provider: When it comes to deals on Wilmington-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 Wilmington-Santa Ana, California flight deals on Cheapflights vs. eDreams >95% of the time. Price accuracy is based on data collected from Wilmington-Santa Ana, California flight searches over the past month and is updated monthly.
Most trusted provider: When it comes to deals on Wilmington-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 Wilmington-Santa Ana, California flight deals. Provider user feedback score is based on Cheapflights searches over the past month and is updated monthly.

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

Currently, June is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Wilmington to Santa Ana, California (average of $178). Flying from Wilmington to Santa Ana, California in August is currently the most expensive (average of $284). 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

Peruse reviews from past customers who have flown with American Airlines from Wilmington to Santa Ana to help guide your decision. You can also see how each airline stacks up in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.

American Airlines

7.2

Good

11,055 reviews

Reviews

1 / 20

8.0

Excellent

Aaron,Sep 2023

CLT - ORD

The extra cost of first class was not worth it.

American Airlines

7.2

Good

11,055 reviews

American Airlines

7.2

Good

11,055 reviews

Reviews

1 / 20

8.0

Excellent

Aaron,Sep 2023

CLT - ORD

The extra cost of first class was not worth it.

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How long is the flight from Wilmington to Santa Ana, California?
A quick flight from Wilmington to Santa Ana, California can take about 7h 37m. American Airlines provides one of the quickest options available for as low as $274. Wilmington and Santa Ana, California are separated by a distance of 2274 mi.
What is the cheapest airline to fly from Wilmington to Santa Ana, California round-trip?
Our cheapest airline available from Wilmington to Santa Ana, California is American Airlines. Our recent data shows that you can find tickets from as low as $270 on this airline. This flight start at 45% lower than the current average price 3 months from now.
Can I find deals for flights from Wilmington to Santa Ana that include hotel bookings?
Yes. In addition to deals on Wilmington to Santa Ana flights, Cheapflights offers vacation packages that include both flights and hotel.
How can I find direct flights from Wilmington to Santa Ana?
After entering your origin and destination, apply the non-stop filter on the search result page to find direct flights from Wilmington to Santa Ana.
Can I find deals for business class flights from Wilmington to Santa Ana?
Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Wilmington 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 Wilmington to Santa Ana, California?
Currently, June is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Wilmington to Santa Ana, California (average of $178). Flying from Wilmington to Santa Ana, California in August is currently the most expensive (average of $284). 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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Airline	Cheapest	Average	Flexibility	On-time
American Airlines	Cheapest$270	Average$512	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time71%

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

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