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$72+ Cheap flights from Santa Ana (SNA) to Durham, NC

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SNA — RDU
Dec 27 — Jan 31
Fri 12/27
Fri 1/3
1 adult, Economy
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The best prices from Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty to Durham are usually found in September or January, booked 17 days in advance, depart on a Monday or Saturday and return on a Friday

Cheap flight deals from Santa Ana to Durham

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Santa Ana (SNA) to Durham (DU8). 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 22, 2024.

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$246
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One-way from

$72
(Mytrip)

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Average price

$557
From Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty to Durham
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Cheapest flights from Santa Ana to Durham
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Santa Ana to Durham. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on December 22, 2024.

This Gotogate deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/21. 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 Gotogate is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 12/2412:34 pmSNA - RDU
1 stop25h 40mFrontier
Mon 12/3012:19 pmRDU - SNA
1 stop7h 41mFrontier
Deal found 12/21$445
This FlightHub deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/20. 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 FlightHub is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 12/246:45 amSNA - RDU
2 stops13h 24mMultiple Airlines
Fri 1/39:39 pmRDU - SNA
1 stop17h 00mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 12/20$560
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/19. 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 12/2610:40 amSNA - RDU
1 stop8h 28mAmerican Airlines
Thu 1/27:14 amRDU - SNA
1 stop7h 17mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 12/19$681
This Mytrip deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/19. 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 12/256:45 amSNA - RDU
2 stops13h 24mSpirit Airlines
Tue 12/315:15 amRDU - SNA
3 stops29h 56mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 12/19$690
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/20. 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.
Fri 12/276:45 amSNA - RDU
1 stop9h 18mDelta
Fri 1/35:30 amRDU - SNA
1 stop8h 10mDelta
Deal found 12/20$731
This United deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/21. 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 is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sun 12/227:50 amSNA - RDU
2 stops12h 54mUnited Airlines
Wed 1/16:30 amRDU - SNA
1 stop7h 47mUnited Airlines
Deal found 12/21$736
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/19. 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.
Sun 12/228:00 amSNA - RDU
1 stop9h 55mSouthwest
Sat 1/45:15 amRDU - SNA
1 stop9h 20mSouthwest
Deal found 12/19$761
This Alaska Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/19. 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 Alaska Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 12/251:11 pmSNA - RDU
2 stops14h 27mAlaska Airlines
Sun 12/298:00 amRDU - SNA
1 stop11h 17mAlaska Airlines
Deal found 12/19$1,493

Find flights from Santa Ana to Durham within your budget

Customize your flight search to find flights from Santa Ana to Durham 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 December 22, 2024.

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Santa AnaRaleigh

SNA - RDU

SNARDU

Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty

Thu 1/16

10:47 am-10:06 am

2 stops20h 19m

Raleigh-Durham

Mon 1/20

5:20 pm-1:18 pm

1 stop22h 58m

$246

Santa AnaRaleigh

SNA - RDU

SNARDU

Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty

Thu 1/16

3:00 pm-1:21 pm

2 stops19h 21m

Raleigh-Durham

Sun 1/26

5:20 pm-9:57 am

1 stop19h 37m

$254

Santa AnaRaleigh

SNA - RDU

SNARDU

Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty

Sat 1/18

11:25 am-11:29 pm

1 stop9h 04m

Raleigh-Durham

Wed 1/22

5:30 am-10:49 am

1 stop8h 19m

$348

Santa AnaRaleigh

SNA - RDU

SNARDU

Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty

Fri 1/24

7:45 pm-4:25 pm

2 stops41h 40m

Raleigh-Durham

Mon 1/27

5:25 pm-1:27 pm

2 stops23h 02m

$420

Santa AnaRaleigh

SNA - RDU

SNARDU

Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty

Fri 1/24

6:45 am-5:00 pm

1 stop7h 15m

Raleigh-Durham

Mon 1/27

2:15 pm-8:55 pm

2 stops9h 40m

$421

Santa AnaRaleigh

SNA - RDU

SNARDU

Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty

Wed 1/22

1:18 pm-11:07 pm

1 stop6h 49m

Raleigh-Durham

Sat 1/25

4:00 pm-8:56 pm

1 stop7h 56m

$444

Santa AnaRaleigh

SNA - RDU

SNARDU

Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty

Wed 1/8

12:47 pm-10:51 pm

1 stop7h 04m

Raleigh-Durham

Sat 1/11

11:34 am-5:58 pm

1 stop9h 24m

$466

Santa AnaRaleigh

SNA - RDU

SNARDU

Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty

Sun 1/12

4:59 pm-1:21 pm

2 stops17h 22m

$150

Santa AnaRaleigh

SNA - RDU

SNARDU

Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty

Wed 1/1

9:44 am-11:19 am

1 stop22h 35m

$153

Santa AnaRaleigh

SNA - RDU

SNARDU

Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty

Tue 5/13

10:45 am-11:59 pm

1 stop10h 14m

$174

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Best time to book a flight from Santa Ana to Durham

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Travel insights for flights from Santa Ana to Durham

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

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

Use this chart to determine the optimal time to book a round-trip flight from Santa Ana to Durham. Price data was last updated on December 13, 2024.

The price you pay for your flight from Santa Ana to Durham may vary depending on when you book. For the best chance of a lower fare, look to book 17 days in advance of your trip. Fares are likely to increase a fortnight or so before your departure date.

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

Currently, August is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Santa Ana to Durham (average of $206). Flying from Santa Ana to Durham in March is currently the most expensive (average of $316). 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 DU8?

Find hourly flight availability from Santa Ana to Durham. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated December 22, 2024.

Regardless of the time of day you decide to fly, the ticket price will remain around the same. Book flights from Santa Ana to Durham as you normally would.

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

Use this chart to determine the cheapest time to fly round-trip from Santa Ana to Durham. Price data was last updated on December 16, 2024.

Travelers seeking maximum savings on their Santa Ana to Durham flight should consider departing on Monday 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.

Rainfall in Durham by month

Plan your trip to Durham by taking into account the average rainfall totals by month.

In terms of precipitation, rainfall in Durham ranges from 2.9 - 4.7 inches per month. July is typically the wettest month, when rainfall can reach 4.7 in. April is typically the driest time to visit Durham when rainfall is around 2.9 in.

Temperature in Durham by month

Plan your trip to Durham by taking into account the average temperature totals by month.

If weather is an important factor for your trip to Durham, use this chart to help with planning. For those seeking warmer temperatures, July is the ideal time of year to visit, when temperatures reach an average of 80.6 F. Travelers looking to avoid the cold should look outside of January, when temperatures are typically at their lowest (around 41.0 F).

Reviews of airlines servicing Durham

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to Durham. 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 Durham. Reviews last updated December 22, 2024.
Peruse reviews from past customers who have flown with American Airlines, Delta and United Airlines from Santa Ana to Durham to help guide your decision. Reviews also offer insight into each airline's entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Southwest
8.1
Very good
4,804 reviews

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

8.1

Crew

8.7

Entertainment

7.7

Overall

8.1

Food

7.2

Reviews

1 / 10

My original flight was delayed so they found this flight for me so I could arrive at a reasonable time

Southwest
8.1
Very good
4,804 reviews
Southwest
8.1
Very good
4,804 reviews

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

8.1

Crew

8.7

Entertainment

7.7

Overall

8.1

Food

7.2

Reviews

1 / 10

My original flight was delayed so they found this flight for me so I could arrive at a reasonable time

Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
9,537 reviews
Southwest
8.1
Very good
4,804 reviews

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

8.1

Crew

8.7

Entertainment

7.7

Overall

8.1

Food

7.2

Reviews

1 / 10

My original flight was delayed so they found this flight for me so I could arrive at a reasonable time

Delta
8.0
Very good
8,597 reviews
Southwest
8.1
Very good
4,804 reviews

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

8.1

Crew

8.7

Entertainment

7.7

Overall

8.1

Food

7.2

Reviews

1 / 10

My original flight was delayed so they found this flight for me so I could arrive at a reasonable time

United Airlines
7.4
Good
9,035 reviews
Southwest
8.1
Very good
4,804 reviews

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

8.1

Crew

8.7

Entertainment

7.7

Overall

8.1

Food

7.2

Reviews

1 / 10

My original flight was delayed so they found this flight for me so I could arrive at a reasonable time

American Airlines
7.2
Good
10,000 reviews
Southwest
8.1
Very good
4,804 reviews

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

8.1

Crew

8.7

Entertainment

7.7

Overall

8.1

Food

7.2

Reviews

1 / 10

My original flight was delayed so they found this flight for me so I could arrive at a reasonable time

Related info for your journey

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

  • What airport do you fly from for flights from Santa Ana to Durham?

    Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty (SNA) is the airport you will fly out of if you book a flight from Santa Ana to Durham. You should not have trouble finding flights to Durham from J. Wayne/Orange Cnty; the airport handles an average of 0 outbound flights to Durham per day. You should also have plenty of airline options to choose from since 5 airlines have flights from the Santa Ana airport to Durham. It is only a 4.8 mi journey to J. Wayne/Orange Cnty (SNA) from Santa Ana’s city center.

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

    The cheapest airline one-way is Frontier, with whom users have recently found tickets for as low as $72. However, be on the lookout for offers from Spirit Airlines and Delta, as they are both options that can get you from Santa Ana to Durham for a low price.

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

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

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

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

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

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

    Currently, August is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Santa Ana to Durham (average of $206). Flying from Santa Ana to Durham in March is currently the most expensive (average of $316). 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 5 airlines flying from Santa Ana to Durham

Discover the top 5 airlines that operate flights from Santa Ana to Durham. 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 December 22, 2024.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
FrontierCheapest$148Average$286FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%
DeltaCheapest$281Average$445FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
American AirlinesCheapest$308Average$517FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
United AirlinesCheapest$343Average$515FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
SouthwestCheapest$406Average$536FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time63%
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