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$283+ Cheap flights from Santa Ana, CA to Waco (SNA - ACT)

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 5/13. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
SNA — ACT
Apr 27 — May 41
Mon 4/27
Mon 5/4
1 adult, Economy
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Cheap flight deals from Santa Ana to Waco

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Explore the most affordable flight options available from Santa Ana to Waco. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on March 28, 2026.

This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/27. 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.
Fri 5/84:39 pm
SNA
-
ACT
1 stop5h 06m
American Airlines
Mon 5/115:58 pm
ACT
-
SNA
1 stop6h 41m
American Airlines
Deal found 3/27$496
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/26. 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 4/114:39 pm
SNA
-
ACT
1 stop5h 06m
American Airlines
Wed 4/155:05 am
ACT
-
SNA
1 stop7h 03m
American Airlines
Deal found 3/26$506
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/24. 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.
Thu 5/144:39 pm
SNA
-
ACT
1 stop5h 06m
American Airlines
Sat 5/165:05 am
ACT
-
SNA
1 stop5h 28m
American Airlines
Deal found 3/24$634

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Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Santa Ana (SNA) to Waco (ACT). 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 March 28, 2026.

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Expedia
1 star

Most trusted provider

Expedia
3 stars

Round-trip from

$496
(American Airlines)

One-way from

$283
(American Airlines)

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Cheapest in

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Average price

$472
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Depart

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Price

Cheapest round-trip

Santa AnaWaco

SNA - ACT

SNAACT

Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty

Fri 5/8

4:39 pm-11:45 pm

1 stop5h 06m

Waco

Mon 5/11

5:58 pm-10:39 pm

1 stop6h 41m

$496

Santa AnaWaco

SNA - ACT

SNAACT

Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty

Sat 4/11

4:39 pm-11:45 pm

1 stop5h 06m

Waco

Wed 4/15

5:05 am-10:08 am

1 stop7h 03m

$506
Quickest round-trip

Santa AnaWaco

SNA - ACT

SNAACT

Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty

Thu 5/14

4:39 pm-11:45 pm

1 stop5h 06m

Waco

Sat 5/16

5:05 am-8:33 am

1 stop5h 28m

$634
Cheapest one-way
Quickest one-way

Santa AnaWaco

SNA - ACT

SNAACT

Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty

Wed 5/13

2:42 pm-11:45 pm

1 stop7h 03m

$283

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

Currently, April is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Santa Ana, California to Waco (average of $78). Flying from Santa Ana, California to Waco in July is currently the most expensive (average of $109). 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 Waco

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to Waco. 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 Waco. Reviews last updated March 28, 2026.
Peruse reviews from past customers who have flown with American Airlines from Santa Ana to Waco 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
7.1
Good
11,520 reviews

Entertainment

6.9

Food

6.4

Boarding

7.5

Comfort

7.2

Crew

7.9

Overall

7.1

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Monica,Nov 2025

JAC - DFW

At least there was an option of entertainment on this flight.
American Airlines
7.1
Good
11,520 reviews
American Airlines
7.1
Good
11,520 reviews

Entertainment

6.9

Food

6.4

Boarding

7.5

Comfort

7.2

Crew

7.9

Overall

7.1

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Monica,Nov 2025

JAC - DFW

At least there was an option of entertainment on this flight.

Related info for your journey

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

    American Airlines can get you from Santa Ana, California to Waco in just under 5h 06m. Your travel time can differ by up to . There are 1207 mi between Santa Ana, California and Waco.

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

    Our cheapest airline available from Santa Ana, California to Waco is American Airlines. Our recent data shows that you can find tickets from as low as $417 on this airline.

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

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

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

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

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

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

    Currently, April is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Santa Ana, California to Waco (average of $78). Flying from Santa Ana, California to Waco in July is currently the most expensive (average of $109). 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 airline flying from Santa Ana to Waco

Discover the top airline that operate flights from Santa Ana to Waco. 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 March 28, 2026.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
American AirlinesCheapest$417Average$532FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%

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