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$80+ Cheap flights from Santa Ana, CA to Seattle (SNA - SEA)

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SNA — SEA
Jan 8 — Jan 151
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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 77 days in advance, depart on a Saturday or Thursday and return on a Wednesday

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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 December 9, 2025.

This CheapOair deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/6. 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.
Wed 12/171:35 pmSNA - SEA
1 stop10h 35mFrontier
Thu 1/89:23 pmSEA - SNA
1 stop15h 23mFrontier
Deal found 12/6$163
This Expedia deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/6. 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 12/171:35 pmSNA - SEA
1 stop10h 35mMultiple Airlines
Wed 1/78:25 amSEA - SNA
1 stop4h 42mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 12/6$190
This Mytrip deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/8. 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 12/217:57 pmSNA - SEA
1 stop14h 14mFrontier
Sat 1/31:31 pmSEA - SNA
1 stop20h 19mFrontier
Deal found 12/8$197
This CheapOair deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/7. 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.
Mon 12/228:16 pmSNA - SEA
1 stop13h 55mFrontier
Sun 1/41:25 pmSEA - SNA
1 stop20h 10mFrontier
Deal found 12/7$198
This Expedia deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/6. 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 12/171:35 pmSNA - SEA
1 stop10h 35mMultiple Airlines
Thu 1/81:29 pmSEA - SNA
Nonstop2h 43mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 12/6$210
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/7. 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.
Sun 12/146:34 pmSNA - SEA
1 stop15h 32mFrontier
Sun 1/117:23 pmSEA - SNA
1 stop17h 23mFrontier
Deal found 12/7$214
This CheapOair deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/8. 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.
Mon 12/228:16 pmSNA - SEA
1 stop13h 55mFrontier
Wed 12/241:25 pmSEA - SNA
1 stop23h 10mFrontier
Deal found 12/8$221
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/7. 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.
Sun 12/217:57 pmSNA - SEA
1 stop14h 14mMultiple Airlines
Mon 1/56:33 pmSEA - SNA
1 stop15h 43mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 12/7$232
This CheapOair deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/7. 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.
Mon 12/228:16 pmSNA - SEA
1 stop13h 55mFrontier
Sat 12/271:31 pmSEA - SNA
1 stop20h 19mFrontier
Deal found 12/7$233
This CheapOair deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/7. 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.
Sun 12/287:57 pmSNA - SEA
1 stop14h 14mFrontier
Sat 1/31:31 pmSEA - SNA
1 stop20h 19mFrontier
Deal found 12/7$234
This CheapOair deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/7. 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.
Thu 12/1111:15 amSNA - SEA
1 stop24h 38mFrontier
Sun 12/146:18 pmSEA - SNA
1 stop23h 21mFrontier
Deal found 12/7$239

Find 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 December 9, 2025.

Most accurate provider

CheapOair
3 stars

Most trusted provider

CheapOair
3 stars

Round-trip from

$129
(CheapOair)

One-way from

$80
(Alaska Airlines)

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

February

Average price

$336

Good round-trip deal

$236 or less

Good one-way deal

$183 or less
Provider with most accurate pricing for Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty-Seattle/Tacoma Intl flight deals.
Provider most trusted by Cheapflights users for Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty-Seattle/Tacoma Intl flights.
From Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty to Seattle/Tacoma Intl
One-way flight from Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty to Seattle/Tacoma Intl
Highest demand for flights based on searches. 9% potential increase in price ($29 potential increase over avg. RT price).
Cheapest flight prices on average. 1% potential price decrease ($5 potential savings vs. average RT price).
Average for round-trip flights in December 2025
Price to beat on a round-trip flight from Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty to Seattle/Tacoma Intl.
Price to beat on a one-way flight from Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty to Seattle/Tacoma Intl.

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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

Thu 3/5

5:30 pm-8:30 pm

Nonstop3h 00m

Seattle/Tacoma Intl

Tue 3/10

4:57 pm-9:59 pm

1 stop5h 02m

$129

Santa AnaSeattle

SNA - SEA

SNASEA

Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty

Fri 1/9

5:03 pm-11:22 pm

1 stop6h 19m

Seattle/Tacoma Intl

Tue 1/13

7:25 am-10:23 am

Nonstop2h 58m

$129

Santa AnaSeattle

SNA - SEA

SNASEA

Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty

Wed 1/21

7:00 am-3:00 pm

1 stop8h 00m

Seattle/Tacoma Intl

Sun 1/25

1:50 pm-4:34 pm

Nonstop2h 44m

$129

Santa AnaSeattle

SNA - SEA

SNASEA

Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty

Sat 1/10

7:30 am-10:39 am

Nonstop3h 09m

Seattle/Tacoma Intl

Wed 1/14

7:30 pm-10:18 pm

Nonstop2h 48m

$177

Santa AnaSeattle

SNA - SEA

SNASEA

Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty

Tue 1/6

10:52 am-4:01 pm

1 stop5h 09m

Seattle/Tacoma Intl

Tue 1/13

5:16 pm-7:59 pm

Nonstop2h 43m

$178

Santa AnaSeattle

SNA - SEA

SNASEA

Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty

Fri 2/20

7:30 am-10:39 am

Nonstop3h 09m

Seattle/Tacoma Intl

Sun 2/22

7:25 am-10:19 am

Nonstop2h 54m

$178

Santa AnaSeattle

SNA - SEA

SNASEA

Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty

Fri 1/30

6:45 am-9:53 am

Nonstop3h 08m

Seattle/Tacoma Intl

Tue 2/3

11:55 am-2:46 pm

Nonstop2h 51m

$187

Santa AnaSeattle

SNA - SEA

SNASEA

Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty

Thu 1/29

11:15 am-2:23 pm

Nonstop3h 08m

Seattle/Tacoma Intl

Sat 1/31

7:25 am-10:19 am

Nonstop2h 54m

$187

Santa AnaSeattle

SNA - SEA

SNASEA

Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty

Thu 2/19

7:05 pm-12:09 am

1 stop5h 04m

Seattle/Tacoma Intl

Sun 2/22

7:25 am-10:19 am

Nonstop2h 54m

$188

Santa AnaSeattle

SNA - SEA

SNASEA

Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty

Thu 2/26

7:00 am-2:44 pm

1 stop7h 44m

Seattle/Tacoma Intl

Sun 3/1

7:25 am-10:19 am

Nonstop2h 54m

$188

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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 Santa Ana to Seattle in December.
ProviderPrice AccuracyTrust Score*
ExpediaPrice Accuracy2 starsTrust Score*3 stars
FlightHubPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*1 star
eDreamsPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
Kiwi.comPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
CheapflightsfaresPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*2 stars
Trip.comPrice Accuracy2 starsTrust Score*3 stars
CheapfaremartPrice Accuracy-Trust Score*1 star
JustAirTicketPrice Accuracy-Trust Score*1 star
CheapOairPrice 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 Santa Ana, California-Seattle flights, users find the pricing of CheapOair to be most consistent on Cheapflights vs. CheapOair Users can find the same prices on Santa Ana, California-Seattle flight deals on Cheapflights vs. CheapOair >95% of the time. Price accuracy is based on data collected from Santa Ana, California-Seattle flight searches over the past month and is updated monthly.
  • Most trusted provider: When it comes to deals on Santa Ana, California-Seattle flights, Cheapflights users trust CheapOair the most. CheapOair 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 Santa Ana, California-Seattle 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 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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Everything you need to know about your flight from Santa Ana to Seattle

How far ahead should I book a flight from Santa Ana, California 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 December 5, 2025.

The best time to book flights from Santa Ana, California to Seattle is 77 days before your desired departure date. The cost of your flight will likely increase significantly if you book two weeks in advance of your flight.

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

Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Santa Ana, California to Seattle (average of $38). Flying from Santa Ana, California to Seattle in July is currently the most expensive (average of $134). 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 December 9, 2025.

One of the essential ways to save on airfare from Santa Ana, California 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, California 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 December 6, 2025.

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

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.

SEA

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

Our travel experts
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

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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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 December 9, 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.

Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.5

Comfort

7.8

Food

7.1

Overall

8.0

Entertainment

7.0

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Dec 2025

SJC - SEA

The flight was great. Don’t have to make it better. Everything was OK.

Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.5

Comfort

7.8

Food

7.1

Overall

8.0

Entertainment

7.0

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Dec 2025

SJC - SEA

The flight was great. Don’t have to make it better. Everything was OK.

Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.5

Comfort

7.8

Food

7.1

Overall

8.0

Entertainment

7.0

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Dec 2025

SJC - SEA

The flight was great. Don’t have to make it better. Everything was OK.

Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.5

Comfort

7.8

Food

7.1

Overall

8.0

Entertainment

7.0

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Dec 2025

SJC - SEA

The flight was great. Don’t have to make it better. Everything was OK.

Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.5

Comfort

7.8

Food

7.1

Overall

8.0

Entertainment

7.0

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Dec 2025

SJC - SEA

The flight was great. Don’t have to make it better. Everything was OK.

Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.5

Comfort

7.8

Food

7.1

Overall

8.0

Entertainment

7.0

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Dec 2025

SJC - SEA

The flight was great. Don’t have to make it better. Everything was OK.

Related info for your journey

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  • 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 26 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 44m is how long a nonstop flight from Santa Ana to Seattle/Tacoma Intl typically takes.

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

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

    Delta and Alaska Airlines can get you from Santa Ana, California to Seattle in just under 3h. Your travel time can differ by up to 2h 09m. The distance from Santa Ana, California to Seattle is about 979 mi. Both multi-stop and nonstop flights can be found to your destination and back.

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

    According to our current data, Spirit Airlines ($45), Frontier ($59), and Delta ($139) offers the cheapest pricing from Santa Ana, California to Seattle. These flights start at 84% lower than the current average price 3 months from now.

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

    The cheapest airline one-way is Frontier, with whom users have recently found tickets for as low as $45. However, be on the lookout for offers from Spirit Airlines and Southwest, as they are both options that can get you from Santa Ana, California to Seattle for a low price.

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

    Consider American Airlines (92%), Korean Air (92%) or WestJet (91%) when booking your flight. These represent the most reliable airlines when flying from Santa Ana, California to Seattle.

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

    Looking for the cheapest flight from Santa Ana, California to Seattle? While on average our users pay $850, our data indicates the cheapest price to be $79. The most popular route (Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty - Seattle/Tacoma Intl), is priced around $119.

  • 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, California to Seattle?

    Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Santa Ana, California to Seattle (average of $38). Flying from Santa Ana, California to Seattle in July is currently the most expensive (average of $134). 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

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AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
FrontierCheapest$59Average$181FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%
Spirit AirlinesCheapest$72Average$191FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time65%
SouthwestCheapest$150Average$422FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time63%
DeltaCheapest$152Average$280FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
Alaska AirlinesCheapest$169Average$300FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
Hawaiian AirlinesCheapest$172Average$307FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time85%
American AirlinesCheapest$310Average$469FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%

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