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$103+ Cheap flights from Santa Ana to Seattle (SNA - SEA)

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 9/26. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
SNA — SEA
Oct 16 — Oct 231
Thu 10/16
Thu 10/23
1 adult, Economy
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Cheapflights Tip: The best prices from Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty to Seattle/Tacoma Intl are usually found in February or May, booked 76 days in advance, depart on a Thursday or Wednesday and return on a Wednesday

Cheap flight deals from Santa Ana to Seattle

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Santa Ana (SNA) to Seattle (SEA). 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

$193
(Trip.com)

One-way from

$103
(CheapOair)

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

February

Average price

$296

Good round-trip deal

$246 or less

Good one-way deal

$174 or less
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Cheapest flights from Santa Ana to Seattle
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Santa Ana to Seattle. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on September 16, 2025.

This Trip.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 Trip.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 10/112:58 pmSNA - SEA
1 stop10h 01mMultiple Airlines
Tue 10/1412:35 pmSEA - SNA
1 stop6h 09mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 9/14$193
This Expedia 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 Expedia is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 10/297:27 pmSNA - SEA
Nonstop3h 03mMultiple Airlines
Sun 11/212:58 pmSEA - SNA
1 stop5h 28mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 9/15$196
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/16. 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 10/1511:05 amSNA - SEA
Nonstop3h 05mDelta
Tue 10/2111:25 amSEA - SNA
Nonstop2h 50mDelta
Deal found 9/16$197
This Southwest 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 Southwest is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 11/122:15 pmSNA - SEA
1 stop4h 05mSouthwest
Wed 11/195:40 amSEA - SNA
2 stops7h 30mSouthwest
Deal found 9/14$198
This Orbitz 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 Orbitz is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 9/241:18 pmSNA - SEA
1 stop9h 41mMultiple Airlines
Tue 10/712:35 pmSEA - SNA
1 stop4h 44mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 9/14$201
This United Airlines 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 United Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 10/811:32 amSNA - SEA
1 stop6h 21mUnited Airlines
Sat 10/117:00 amSEA - SNA
1 stop5h 17mUnited Airlines
Deal found 9/15$202
This Booking.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/16. 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.
Sat 11/12:20 pmSNA - SEA
2 stops24h 17mFrontier
Mon 11/33:01 pmSEA - SNA
1 stop22h 34mFrontier
Deal found 9/16$203
This Orbitz 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 Orbitz is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 11/86:45 amSNA - SEA
Nonstop3h 09mMultiple Airlines
Mon 11/1011:43 amSEA - SNA
1 stop7h 05mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 9/15$204
This CheapOair 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 CheapOair is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 9/2012:58 pmSNA - SEA
1 stop7h 41mFrontier
Sun 9/286:12 amSEA - SNA
1 stop28h 55mFrontier
Deal found 9/15$205
This Orbitz 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 Orbitz is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 10/242:35 pmSNA - SEA
1 stop6h 33mMultiple Airlines
Sun 10/267:15 amSEA - SNA
Nonstop2h 52mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 9/14$206
This Delta 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 Delta is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 11/811:42 amSNA - SEA
Nonstop3h 03mDelta
Mon 11/107:35 pmSEA - SNA
Nonstop2h 51mDelta
Deal found 9/15$207

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Customize your flight search to find flights from Santa Ana to Seattle 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 Santa Ana to Seattle that are best for you.

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Santa AnaSeattle

SNA - SEA

SNASEA

Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty

Sat 10/11

3:10 pm-6:05 pm

Nonstop2h 55m

Seattle/Tacoma Intl

Sat 10/18

5:30 pm-8:16 pm

Nonstop2h 46m

$197

Santa AnaSeattle

SNA - SEA

SNASEA

Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty

Wed 11/12

2:15 pm-6:20 pm

1 stop4h 05m

Seattle/Tacoma Intl

Wed 11/19

5:40 am-1:10 pm

2 stops7h 30m

$198

Santa AnaSeattle

SNA - SEA

SNASEA

Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty

Tue 12/23

5:40 pm-12:55 am

1 stop7h 15m

Seattle/Tacoma Intl

Thu 1/1

6:15 am-10:25 am

1 stop4h 10m

$207

Santa AnaSeattle

SNA - SEA

SNASEA

Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty

Tue 10/14

7:15 am-10:23 am

Nonstop3h 08m

Seattle/Tacoma Intl

Fri 10/24

7:30 pm-10:17 pm

Nonstop2h 47m

$207

Santa AnaSeattle

SNA - SEA

SNASEA

Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty

Fri 11/28

7:15 am-10:24 am

Nonstop3h 09m

Seattle/Tacoma Intl

Sat 12/6

3:30 pm-6:20 pm

Nonstop2h 50m

$207

Santa AnaSeattle

SNA - SEA

SNASEA

Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty

Tue 3/3

2:10 pm-6:23 pm

1 stop4h 13m

Seattle/Tacoma Intl

Wed 3/4

12:50 pm-5:16 pm

1 stop4h 26m

$216

Santa AnaSeattle

SNA - SEA

SNASEA

Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty

Thu 10/16

6:11 pm-12:59 am

1 stop6h 48m

Seattle/Tacoma Intl

Mon 10/20

7:00 am-12:17 pm

1 stop5h 17m

$217

Santa AnaSeattle

SNA - SEA

SNASEA

Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty

Mon 10/6

6:11 pm-11:15 pm

1 stop5h 04m

Seattle/Tacoma Intl

Tue 10/7

1:00 pm-8:35 pm

1 stop7h 35m

$217

Santa AnaSeattle

SNA - SEA

SNASEA

Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty

Thu 12/25

7:30 am-10:42 am

Nonstop3h 12m

Seattle/Tacoma Intl

Mon 12/29

7:35 pm-10:26 pm

Nonstop2h 51m

$217

Santa AnaSeattle

SNA - SEA

SNASEA

Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty

Fri 12/12

7:15 am-10:23 am

Nonstop3h 08m

Seattle/Tacoma Intl

Sun 12/14

7:25 am-10:22 am

Nonstop2h 57m

$217

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The best insider tips for Santa Ana to Seattle flights

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Cheapflights partnered with top experts to bring you the best recommendations for your Santa Ana to Seattle trip
Airports
SNA

SNA's security checkpoints are interconnected. If one line is long, try another for a shorter wait.

Read more about SNAby Scott Laird
SEA

Use the Link light rail from SEA to downtown Seattle for an affordable, 40-minute ride.

Read more about SEAby Brandon Schultz
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Scott Laird

Scott Laird

Expert on SNA

Scott Laird

Scott Laird

Originally from Anchorage, Alaska, Scott is a frequent contributor to Fodor’s Travel Guide, Conde Nast Traveler, TravelAge West, and TravelPulse. He holds a Bachelor of Science in Organizational Management from Alaska Pacific University and a Master of Science in Airline Management from Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University, and has worked in the airline and hotel industries and as a travel consultant.

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Brandon Schultz

Brandon Schultz

Expert on SEA

Brandon Schultz

Brandon Schultz

Brandon Schultz is an award-winning food and travel writer based in New York City. His work has appeared in Forbes, AAA, Thrillist, Travel + Leisure, and The Daily Meal, among many others, and he is the author of 6 books, including 3 cookbooks.

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Best time to book a flight from Santa Ana to Seattle

Have a flexible travel schedule? Discover the best time to fly to Seattle from Santa Ana with our price prediction graph.
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Cheapflights Insights

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

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

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

To ensure you get the cheapest price possible for a flight from Santa Ana to Seattle, you should look to book at least 76 days in advance of your intended travel date. The price of your flight may increase if you delay and leave booking until a week or so before departure.

What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Santa Ana to Seattle?

Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Santa Ana to Seattle (average of $238). Flying from Santa Ana to Seattle in June is currently the most expensive (average of $387). 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 SNA to SEA?

Find hourly flight availability from Santa Ana to Seattle. 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.

One of the essential ways to save on airfare from Santa Ana to Seattle is to remain as flexible as possible. Flights that are at noon tend to be the most expensive. A flight in the evening could potentially save you up to 10% on airfare.

What is the cheapest day to fly from Santa Ana to Seattle?

Use this chart to determine the cheapest time to fly round-trip from Santa Ana to Seattle. Price data was last updated on September 14, 2025.

Travelers seeking maximum savings on their Santa Ana to Seattle flight should consider departing on Friday evenings when fares are most often at their lowest. Sunday at noon flights should be avoided if possible as fares are typically the most expensive at this time.

Reviews of airlines servicing Seattle

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to Seattle. 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 Seattle. Reviews last updated September 16, 2025.
Read through reviews of airlines operating flights from Santa Ana to Seattle, such as Alaska Airlines, Delta, and Hawaiian Airlines. Reviews also offer insight into each airline's entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
10,000 reviews

Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.5

Entertainment

7.1

Overall

8.0

Food

7.1

Comfort

7.8

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Aug 2025

MFR - SEA

Great smooth flight. Was hour and half late though. Don't know why
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
10,000 reviews
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
10,000 reviews

Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.5

Entertainment

7.1

Overall

8.0

Food

7.1

Comfort

7.8

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Aug 2025

MFR - SEA

Great smooth flight. Was hour and half late though. Don't know why
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,957 reviews
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
10,000 reviews

Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.5

Entertainment

7.1

Overall

8.0

Food

7.1

Comfort

7.8

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Aug 2025

MFR - SEA

Great smooth flight. Was hour and half late though. Don't know why
Hawaiian Airlines
7.8
Good
2,724 reviews
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
10,000 reviews

Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.5

Entertainment

7.1

Overall

8.0

Food

7.1

Comfort

7.8

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Aug 2025

MFR - SEA

Great smooth flight. Was hour and half late though. Don't know why
Spirit Airlines
6.3
Okay
8,019 reviews
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
10,000 reviews

Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.5

Entertainment

7.1

Overall

8.0

Food

7.1

Comfort

7.8

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Aug 2025

MFR - SEA

Great smooth flight. Was hour and half late though. Don't know why
Frontier
5.8
Fair
3,174 reviews
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
10,000 reviews

Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.5

Entertainment

7.1

Overall

8.0

Food

7.1

Comfort

7.8

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Aug 2025

MFR - SEA

Great smooth flight. Was hour and half late though. Don't know why

Related info for your journey

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from Santa Ana to Seattle. Access travel guides, tips, and recommendations to enhance your travel experience. Get information about local attractions, weather, transportation options, and more.

  • What airports do I use to fly from Santa Ana to Seattle?

    If you wish to fly to Seattle from Santa Ana, then you need to book flights from Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty to Seattle/Tacoma Intl. There are 24 flights from J. Wayne/Orange Cnty (SNA) to Seattle/Tacoma Intl (SEA) per day to choose from. Flights to Seattle from J. Wayne/Orange Cnty are available from 7 different airlines, which means you should have some options if you want to compare airfare deals. 2h 48m is how long a nonstop flight from Santa Ana to Seattle/Tacoma Intl typically takes.

  • How popular is this Santa Ana to Seattle flight route?

    Flights from Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty to Seattle/Tacoma Intl have been viewed 87 times in the past calendar month.

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

    For as low as $197, Delta can have you in Seattle from Santa Ana in 2h 55m. Airlines will cover a distance of 979 mi. When browsing for deals, the options you’ll see will be for both nonstop flights and flights with stops.

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

    According to our current data, Spirit Airlines ($65), Frontier ($88), and Southwest ($138) offers the cheapest pricing from Santa Ana to Seattle. Spirit Airlines is priced at 77% lower than the current average price of a flight leaving 3 months from now.

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

    For one-way options, check prices for Alaska Airlines. According to our data, you can fly for as low as $108. Users have also found prices from $109 and $109 on Southwest and United Airlines, respectively.

  • What are the most reliable airlines from Santa Ana to Seattle?

    Consider Qatar Airways (90%), Air France (89%) or Japan Airlines (87%) when booking your flight. These represent the most reliable airlines when flying from Santa Ana to Seattle.

  • What are the cheapest flights from Santa Ana to Seattle?

    Looking for the cheapest flight from Santa Ana to Seattle? While on average our users pay $477, our data indicates the cheapest price to be $123. The most popular route (Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty - Seattle/Tacoma Intl), is priced around $144.

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

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

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

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

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

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

    Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Santa Ana to Seattle (average of $238). Flying from Santa Ana to Seattle in June is currently the most expensive (average of $387). 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 7 airlines flying from Santa Ana to Seattle

Discover the top 7 airlines that operate flights from Santa Ana to Seattle. 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
Spirit AirlinesCheapest$65Average$191FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time65%
FrontierCheapest$88Average$190FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%
SouthwestCheapest$138Average$316FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time63%
DeltaCheapest$156Average$278FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
Alaska AirlinesCheapest$164Average$300FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
Hawaiian AirlinesCheapest$171Average$310FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time85%
American AirlinesCheapest$289Average$397FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%

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