Santa Ana

$115+ Cheap flights from Charlotte to Santa Ana (CLT - 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 5/12. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
CLT — SNA
Mar 30 — Apr 61
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Cheapflights Tip: The best prices from Charlotte Douglas to Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty are usually found in April or May, booked 40 days in advance, depart on a Tuesday or Saturday and return on a Tuesday

Cheap flight deals from Charlotte to Santa Ana

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Charlotte (CLT) 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 25, 2025.

Most accurate provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Most trusted provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Round-trip from

$248
(Mytrip)

One-way from

$115
(Mytrip)

Popular in

November

Cheapest in

April

Average price

$550

Good round-trip deal

$397 or less

Good one-way deal

$198 or less
Provider with most accurate pricing for Charlotte Douglas-Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty flight deals.
Provider most trusted by Cheapflights users for Charlotte Douglas-Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty flights.
From Charlotte Douglas to Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty
One-way flight from Charlotte Douglas to Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty
Highest demand for flights based on searches. 7% potential increase in price ($43 potential increase over avg. RT price).
Cheapest flight prices on average. 0% potential price decrease ($6 potential savings vs. average RT price).
Average for round-trip flights in March 2025
Price to beat on a round-trip flight from Charlotte Douglas to Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty.
Price to beat on a one-way flight from Charlotte Douglas to Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty.

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Cheapest flights from Charlotte to Santa Ana
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Charlotte to Santa Ana. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on March 25, 2025.

This Mytrip 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 Mytrip is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 5/36:50 amCLT - SNA
1 stop17h 39mSpirit Airlines
Wed 5/76:45 amSNA - CLT
2 stops23h 10mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 3/24$248
This CheapOair 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 CheapOair is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 4/77:54 pmCLT - SNA
1 stop18h 41mFrontier
Thu 4/1012:25 pmSNA - CLT
1 stop27h 23mFrontier
Deal found 3/24$280
This CheapOair 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 CheapOair is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 4/1511:07 amCLT - SNA
2 stops13h 22mMultiple Airlines
Thu 4/1712:25 pmSNA - CLT
1 stop27h 23mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 3/25$303
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 5/276:30 pmCLT - SNA
Nonstop5h 20mAmerican Airlines
Tue 6/37:55 amSNA - CLT
Nonstop4h 42mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 3/25$397
This United 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 United Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 6/144:30 pmCLT - SNA
1 stop7h 22mUnited Airlines
Sat 7/510:30 amSNA - CLT
1 stop8h 15mUnited Airlines
Deal found 3/24$417
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/23. 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.
Sat 5/176:40 amCLT - SNA
1 stop7h 10mSouthwest
Tue 5/208:15 amSNA - CLT
1 stop6h 30mSouthwest
Deal found 3/23$423
This Delta 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 Delta is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 4/213:40 pmCLT - SNA
1 stop9h 35mDelta
Thu 4/241:20 pmSNA - CLT
1 stop6h 54mDelta
Deal found 3/24$447

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Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Charlotte to Santa Ana that are best for you.

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Charlotte

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Santa Ana

Route

Depart

Return

Price

CharlotteSanta Ana

CLT - SNA

CLTSNA

Charlotte Douglas

Sat 5/3

6:50 am-9:29 pm

1 stop17h 39m

Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty

Wed 5/7

6:45 am-8:55 am

2 stops23h 10m

$248

CharlotteSanta Ana

CLT - SNA

CLTSNA

Charlotte Douglas

Mon 4/7

7:54 pm-11:35 am

1 stop18h 41m

Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty

Thu 4/10

12:25 pm-6:48 pm

1 stop27h 23m

$280

CharlotteSanta Ana

CLT - SNA

CLTSNA

Charlotte Douglas

Tue 4/15

11:07 am-9:29 pm

2 stops13h 22m

Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty

Thu 4/17

12:25 pm-6:48 pm

1 stop27h 23m

$303

CharlotteSanta Ana

CLT - SNA

CLTSNA

Charlotte Douglas

Tue 5/27

6:30 pm-8:50 pm

Nonstop5h 20m

Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty

Tue 6/3

7:55 am-3:37 pm

Nonstop4h 42m

$397

CharlotteSanta Ana

CLT - SNA

CLTSNA

Charlotte Douglas

Sat 6/14

6:52 am-10:31 am

1 stop6h 39m

Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty

Wed 6/25

11:55 am-11:55 pm

1 stop9h 00m

$417

CharlotteSanta Ana

CLT - SNA

CLTSNA

Charlotte Douglas

Mon 8/4

7:00 am-10:59 am

1 stop6h 59m

Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty

Sun 8/10

7:05 pm-10:12 am

2 stops12h 07m

$422

CharlotteSanta Ana

CLT - SNA

CLTSNA

Charlotte Douglas

Sat 5/17

6:40 am-10:50 am

1 stop7h 10m

Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty

Tue 5/20

8:15 am-5:45 pm

1 stop6h 30m

$423

CharlotteSanta Ana

CLT - SNA

CLTSNA

Charlotte Douglas

Mon 5/12

5:25 pm-10:52 am

2 stops20h 27m

$115

CharlotteSanta Ana

CLT - SNA

CLTSNA

Charlotte Douglas

Thu 4/10

10:20 pm-11:35 am

1 stop16h 15m

$156

CharlotteSanta Ana

CLT - SNA

CLTSNA

Charlotte Douglas

Mon 5/19

11:23 am-9:17 pm

3 stops36h 54m

$181

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Deals found on 3/24

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Compare providers for flights from Charlotte 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 Charlotte 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
MytripPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
CheapOairPrice Accuracy1 starTrust 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 Charlotte-Santa Ana flights, users find the pricing of FlightHub to be most consistent on Cheapflights vs. FlightHub Users can find the same prices on Charlotte-Santa Ana flight deals on Cheapflights vs. FlightHub >95% of the time. Price accuracy is based on data collected from Charlotte-Santa Ana flight searches over the past month and is updated monthly.
  • Most trusted provider: When it comes to deals on Charlotte-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 Charlotte-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 Charlotte to Santa Ana

Have a flexible travel schedule? Discover the best time to fly to Santa Ana from Charlotte with our price prediction graph.
Estimated round-trip price
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Cheapflights Insights

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

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

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

Booking 40 days in advance of your planned departure date is, on average, the best time to get cheap flights from Charlotte 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 Charlotte to Santa Ana?

Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Charlotte to Santa Ana (average of $298). Flying from Charlotte 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 CLT to SNA?

Find hourly flight availability from Charlotte 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 25, 2025.

One of the essential ways to save on airfare from Charlotte to Santa Ana is to remain as flexible as possible. Flights that are in the afternoon tend to be the most expensive. A flight in the evening could potentially save you up to 59% on airfare.

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

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

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

Weekly flight availability from Charlotte to Santa Ana

Explore weekly flight availability from Charlotte to Santa Ana. Discover flights operating on different days of the week, giving you the flexibility to choose a travel day that best fits your plans. Compare info to find the most convenient option for your journey. Data last updated March 25, 2025.

The most flights from CLT to SNA are scheduled on a Monday (1 on average). You will have fewer flight options on Monday, which is when the least amount of flights are scheduled (1 on average).

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 25, 2025.
Get a feel of what it's like to fly with Southwest, Delta and United Airlines from Charlotte to Santa Ana by reading reviews from past customers. Users can see the overall rating for each airline as well as how each is rated in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.

Food

7.1

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.2

Crew

8.6

Entertainment

7.6

Comfort

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Merlyn,Feb 2025

LAX - SMF

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

Food

7.1

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.2

Crew

8.6

Entertainment

7.6

Comfort

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Merlyn,Feb 2025

LAX - SMF

New Terminal is neat, lost of stores and places to catch a bite.
8.0
Very good

Food

7.1

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.2

Crew

8.6

Entertainment

7.6

Comfort

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Merlyn,Feb 2025

LAX - SMF

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

Food

7.1

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.2

Crew

8.6

Entertainment

7.6

Comfort

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Merlyn,Feb 2025

LAX - SMF

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

Food

7.1

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.2

Crew

8.6

Entertainment

7.6

Comfort

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Merlyn,Feb 2025

LAX - SMF

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

Food

7.1

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.2

Crew

8.6

Entertainment

7.6

Comfort

8.0

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 Charlotte 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 airports do I use to fly from Charlotte to Santa Ana?

    You will need to book a flight from Charlotte Douglas to Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty if you want to fly from Charlotte to Santa Ana. At least 4 different airlines have flights from Douglas (CLT) to J. Wayne/Orange Cnty (SNA) on a regular basis. There is 1 flight to Santa Ana from the Charlotte airport per day. If you manage to book one that is nonstop, then you can expect the flight time from CLT to SNA to be around 4h 52m.

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

    Flying on Spirit Airlines is currently your cheapest option to Santa Ana, with prices starting at $248. Additional round-trip tickets that might be worth considering are offered by Frontier and American Airlines, with the lowest prices starting at $280 and $397, respectively. Users have found that Spirit Airlines is 53% cheaper than the other options available to this destination.

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

    $115 is the cheapest one-way deal found within the past few days, from Spirit Airlines. You may also be able to find cheap deals on Frontier and American Airlines, with prices starting from $156 and $199, respectively.

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

    The cheapest flight price from Charlotte to Santa Ana is $198. On average you can expect to pay $329. The most popular route, (Charlotte Douglas - Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty), can usually be booked for $248.

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

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

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

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

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

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

    Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Charlotte to Santa Ana (average of $298). Flying from Charlotte 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 Charlotte to Santa Ana

Discover the top 4 airlines that operate flights from Charlotte 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 25, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Spirit AirlinesCheapest$115Average$240FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time65%
United AirlinesCheapest$220Average$436FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
DeltaCheapest$261Average$433FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
American AirlinesCheapest$397Average$565FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
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