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$166+ Cheap flights from Charleston to Santa Ana (CHS - SNA)

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 6/6. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
CHS — SNA
Mar 31 — Apr 71
Mon 3/31
Mon 4/7
1 adult, Economy
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Cheapflights Tip: The best prices from Charleston to Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty are usually found in March or July, booked 25 days in advance, depart on a Tuesday or Friday and return on a Saturday

Cheap flight deals from Charleston to Santa Ana

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Charleston (CHS) to Santa Ana (SNA). 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 26, 2025.

Most accurate provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Most trusted provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Round-trip from

$271
(American Airlines)

One-way from

$166
(American Airlines)

Popular in

January

Cheapest in

March

Average price

$403
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Cheapest flights from Charleston to Santa Ana
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Charleston to Santa Ana. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on March 26, 2025.

This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/25. 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.
Tue 5/137:00 amCHS - SNA
1 stop9h 53mAmerican Airlines
Tue 5/2012:31 pmSNA - CHS
1 stop7h 19mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 3/25$271
This United deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/25. 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.
Tue 5/136:30 amCHS - SNA
3 stops17h 19mUnited Airlines
Tue 5/207:41 pmSNA - CHS
2 stops11h 30mUnited Airlines
Deal found 3/25$386
This Mytrip deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/25. 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.
Sat 4/127:15 pmCHS - SNA
2 stops29h 14mMultiple Airlines
Sat 4/193:11 pmSNA - CHS
2 stops19h 52mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 3/25$392
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/25. 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.
Thu 7/32:45 pmCHS - SNA
2 stops8h 40mSouthwest
Sat 7/56:45 amSNA - CHS
2 stops8h 55mSouthwest
Deal found 3/25$437
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/25. 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.
Thu 7/37:25 amCHS - SNA
1 stop8h 45mDelta
Sun 7/69:30 pmSNA - CHS
1 stop9h 13mDelta
Deal found 3/25$440
This Mytrip deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/25. 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.
Thu 5/159:43 amCHS - SNA
3 stops38h 34mSpirit Airlines
Sun 5/187:50 pmSNA - CHS
3 stops23h 19mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 3/25$448
This Alaska Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/25. 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.
Mon 5/56:54 pmCHS - SNA
1 stop21h 13mAlaska Airlines
Thu 5/87:10 pmSNA - CHS
1 stop19h 44mAlaska Airlines
Deal found 3/25$564

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Customize your flight search to find flights from Charleston to Santa Ana 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 March 26, 2025.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Charleston to Santa Ana that are best for you.

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Charleston

Fly to

Santa Ana

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Depart

Return

Price

CharlestonSanta Ana

CHS - SNA

CHSSNA

Charleston

Tue 5/13

7:00 am-1:53 pm

1 stop9h 53m

Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty

Tue 5/20

12:31 pm-10:50 pm

1 stop7h 19m

$271

CharlestonSanta Ana

CHS - SNA

CHSSNA

Charleston

Tue 5/13

6:30 am-8:49 pm

3 stops17h 19m

Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty

Tue 5/20

7:41 pm-10:11 am

2 stops11h 30m

$386

CharlestonSanta Ana

CHS - SNA

CHSSNA

Charleston

Sat 4/12

7:15 pm-9:29 pm

2 stops29h 14m

Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty

Sat 4/19

3:11 pm-2:03 pm

2 stops19h 52m

$392

CharlestonSanta Ana

CHS - SNA

CHSSNA

Charleston

Thu 7/3

2:45 pm-8:25 pm

2 stops8h 40m

Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty

Sat 7/5

6:45 am-6:40 pm

2 stops8h 55m

$437

CharlestonSanta Ana

CHS - SNA

CHSSNA

Charleston

Thu 7/3

7:25 am-1:10 pm

1 stop8h 45m

Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty

Sun 7/6

9:30 pm-9:43 am

1 stop9h 13m

$440

CharlestonSanta Ana

CHS - SNA

CHSSNA

Charleston

Thu 5/15

9:43 am-9:17 pm

3 stops38h 34m

Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty

Sun 5/18

7:50 pm-10:09 pm

3 stops23h 19m

$448

CharlestonSanta Ana

CHS - SNA

CHSSNA

Charleston

Mon 5/5

6:54 pm-6:33 pm

2 stops26h 39m

Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty

Thu 5/8

6:45 am-5:54 pm

1 stop32h 09m

$562

CharlestonSanta Ana

CHS - SNA

CHSSNA

Charleston

Fri 6/6

5:00 am-10:38 am

1 stop8h 38m

$166

CharlestonSanta Ana

CHS - SNA

CHSSNA

Charleston

Fri 6/6

5:35 am-1:00 pm

2 stops10h 25m

$205

CharlestonSanta Ana

CHS - SNA

CHSSNA

Charleston

Fri 4/11

4:51 pm-9:29 pm

3 stops31h 38m

$220

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Compare providers for flights from Charleston to Santa Ana

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 Charleston to Santa Ana in March.
ProviderPrice AccuracyTrust Score*
ExpediaPrice Accuracy1 starTrust Score*3 stars
FlightHubPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
eDreamsPrice 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 Charleston-Santa Ana flights, users find the pricing of FlightHub to be most consistent on Cheapflights vs. FlightHub Users can find the same prices on Charleston-Santa Ana flight deals on Cheapflights vs. FlightHub >95% of the time. Price accuracy is based on data collected from Charleston-Santa Ana flight searches over the past month and is updated monthly.
  • Most trusted provider: When it comes to deals on Charleston-Santa Ana flights, Cheapflights users trust FlightHub the most. FlightHub 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 Charleston-Santa Ana 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 Charleston to Santa Ana

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Cheapflights Insights

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

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

Use this chart to determine the optimal time to book a round-trip flight from Charleston to Santa Ana. Price data was last updated on March 21, 2025.

Booking 25 days in advance of your planned departure date is, on average, the best time to get cheap flights from Charleston to Santa Ana. The general trend is that the closer you book to the departure date, the more expensive your flight will be.

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

Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Charleston to Santa Ana (average of $298). Flying from Charleston to Santa Ana in June is currently the most expensive (average of $411). 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 CHS to SNA?

Find hourly flight availability from Charleston to Santa Ana. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated March 26, 2025.

One of the essential ways to save on airfare from Charleston to Santa Ana 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 42% on airfare.

Rainfall in Santa Ana by month

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

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

Temperature in Santa Ana by month

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

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

Reviews of airlines servicing Santa Ana

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to Santa Ana. 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 Santa Ana. Reviews last updated March 26, 2025.
See what other customers who have flown with Southwest, Alaska Airlines and Delta from Charleston to Santa Ana have to say. You can also see how each airline compares in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Southwest
8.1
Very good
4,273 reviews

Entertainment

7.6

Crew

8.6

Overall

8.1

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

8.1

Food

7.1

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Merlyn,Feb 2025

LAX - SMF

New Terminal is neat, lost of stores and places to catch a bite.
Southwest
8.1
Very good
4,273 reviews
Southwest
8.1
Very good
4,273 reviews

Entertainment

7.6

Crew

8.6

Overall

8.1

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

8.1

Food

7.1

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Merlyn,Feb 2025

LAX - SMF

New Terminal is neat, lost of stores and places to catch a bite.
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
9,789 reviews
Southwest
8.1
Very good
4,273 reviews

Entertainment

7.6

Crew

8.6

Overall

8.1

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

8.1

Food

7.1

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Merlyn,Feb 2025

LAX - SMF

New Terminal is neat, lost of stores and places to catch a bite.
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,891 reviews
Southwest
8.1
Very good
4,273 reviews

Entertainment

7.6

Crew

8.6

Overall

8.1

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

8.1

Food

7.1

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Merlyn,Feb 2025

LAX - SMF

New Terminal is neat, lost of stores and places to catch a bite.
United Airlines
7.4
Good
8,608 reviews
Southwest
8.1
Very good
4,273 reviews

Entertainment

7.6

Crew

8.6

Overall

8.1

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

8.1

Food

7.1

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Merlyn,Feb 2025

LAX - SMF

New Terminal is neat, lost of stores and places to catch a bite.
American Airlines
7.2
Good
10,000 reviews
Southwest
8.1
Very good
4,273 reviews

Entertainment

7.6

Crew

8.6

Overall

8.1

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

8.1

Food

7.1

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Merlyn,Feb 2025

LAX - SMF

New Terminal is neat, lost of stores and places to catch a bite.

Related info for your journey

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

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

    Flying on American Airlines is currently your cheapest option to Santa Ana, with prices starting at $271. Additional round-trip tickets that might be worth considering are offered by United Airlines and Southwest, with the lowest prices starting at $386 and $437, respectively. American Airlines is 46% cheaper than the average price of flights available within the next 90 days to this destination.

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

    For one-way options, check prices for American Airlines. According to our data, you can fly for as low as $166. Users have also found prices from $205 and $220 on Delta and Spirit Airlines, respectively.

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

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

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

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

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

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

    Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Charleston to Santa Ana (average of $298). Flying from Charleston to Santa Ana in June is currently the most expensive (average of $411). 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 4 airlines flying from Charleston to Santa Ana

Discover the top 4 airlines that operate flights from Charleston to Santa Ana. 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 26, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
DeltaCheapest$326Average$466FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
American AirlinesCheapest$346Average$489FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
United AirlinesCheapest$370Average$506FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
SouthwestCheapest$491Average$586FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time63%
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