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$76+ Cheap flights from Raleigh to Santa Ana (RDU - 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 4/26. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
RDU — SNA
Feb 8 — Feb 151
Sat 2/8
Sat 2/15
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The best prices from Raleigh-Durham to Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty are usually found in October or February, booked 31 days in advance, depart on a Friday or Wednesday and return on a Monday

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Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Raleigh (RDU) 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 February 3, 2025.

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FlightHub
3 stars

Most trusted provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Round-trip from

$196
(Booking.com)

One-way from

$76
(Booking.com)

Popular in

June

Cheapest in

October

Average price

$416
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Cheapest flights from Raleigh to Santa Ana
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Raleigh to Santa Ana. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on February 3, 2025.

This Booking.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/2. 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 Booking.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 3/2510:58 amRDU - SNA
2 stops25h 59mSpirit Airlines
Wed 3/263:33 pmSNA - RDU
2 stops15h 30mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 2/2$196
This eDestinos deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/2. 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 eDestinos is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 3/196:25 amRDU - SNA
2 stops35h 18mFrontier
Mon 3/245:44 pmSNA - RDU
2 stops20h 57mFrontier
Deal found 2/2$197
This Mytrip deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/1. 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 3/1910:58 amRDU - SNA
2 stops25h 59mMultiple Airlines
Wed 3/2612:34 pmSNA - RDU
1 stop27h 20mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 2/1$319
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/2. 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.
Sat 2/152:41 pmRDU - SNA
1 stop8h 02mDelta
Wed 2/198:00 amSNA - RDU
1 stop7h 07mDelta
Deal found 2/2$347
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/2. 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 2/156:00 amRDU - SNA
1 stop8h 25mUnited Airlines
Tue 2/189:00 pmSNA - RDU
2 stops9h 38mUnited Airlines
Deal found 2/2$352
This Alaska Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/3. 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 3/55:50 pmRDU - SNA
1 stop17h 55mAlaska Airlines
Fri 3/78:00 amSNA - RDU
1 stop29h 50mAlaska Airlines
Deal found 2/3$381
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/2. 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.
Wed 3/197:15 amRDU - SNA
1 stop7h 25mAmerican Airlines
Wed 3/267:45 amSNA - RDU
1 stop6h 36mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 2/2$416
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/2. 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.
Wed 4/165:45 amRDU - SNA
1 stop9h 35mSouthwest
Sun 4/208:45 amSNA - RDU
2 stops12h 20mSouthwest
Deal found 2/2$492

Find flights from Raleigh to Santa Ana within your budget

Customize your flight search to find flights from Raleigh 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 February 3, 2025.

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RaleighSanta Ana

RDU - SNA

RDUSNA

Raleigh-Durham

Tue 3/25

10:58 am-9:57 am

2 stops25h 59m

Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty

Wed 3/26

3:33 pm-10:03 am

2 stops15h 30m

$196

RaleighSanta Ana

RDU - SNA

RDUSNA

Raleigh-Durham

Wed 3/19

6:25 am-2:43 pm

2 stops35h 18m

Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty

Mon 3/24

5:44 pm-5:41 pm

2 stops20h 57m

$197

RaleighSanta Ana

RDU - SNA

RDUSNA

Raleigh-Durham

Mon 4/21

9:53 pm-9:29 pm

3 stops26h 36m

Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty

Wed 4/23

4:43 pm-9:00 am

2 stops13h 17m

$312

RaleighSanta Ana

RDU - SNA

RDUSNA

Raleigh-Durham

Tue 3/11

6:00 am-11:25 am

1 stop8h 25m

Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty

Tue 3/25

1:20 pm-10:52 pm

1 stop6h 32m

$342

RaleighSanta Ana

RDU - SNA

RDUSNA

Raleigh-Durham

Sat 2/15

2:41 pm-7:43 pm

1 stop8h 02m

Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty

Sat 2/22

8:00 am-6:04 pm

1 stop7h 04m

$347

RaleighSanta Ana

RDU - SNA

RDUSNA

Raleigh-Durham

Wed 3/5

5:50 pm-8:45 am

1 stop17h 55m

Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty

Fri 3/7

8:00 am-4:50 pm

1 stop29h 50m

$381

RaleighSanta Ana

RDU - SNA

RDUSNA

Raleigh-Durham

Wed 3/19

7:15 am-11:40 am

1 stop7h 25m

Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty

Wed 3/26

7:45 am-5:21 pm

1 stop6h 36m

$416

RaleighSanta Ana

RDU - SNA

RDUSNA

Raleigh-Durham

Mon 3/3

1:05 pm-8:05 pm

2 stops10h 00m

Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty

Fri 3/7

8:00 am-10:55 pm

2 stops11h 55m

$487

RaleighSanta Ana

RDU - SNA

RDUSNA

Raleigh-Durham

Sat 4/26

5:49 pm-11:30 am

1 stop20h 41m

$76

RaleighSanta Ana

RDU - SNA

RDUSNA

Raleigh-Durham

Tue 3/25

10:58 am-9:57 am

2 stops25h 59m

$89

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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 Raleigh to Santa Ana in February.
ProviderPrice AccuracyTrust Score*
ExpediaPrice Accuracy1 starTrust Score*3 stars
FlightHubPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
eDreamsPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
GotogatePrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
MytripPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
AranGrantPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*1 star
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 Raleigh-Santa Ana flights, users find the pricing of FlightHub to be most consistent on Cheapflights vs. FlightHub Users can find the same prices on Raleigh-Santa Ana flight deals on Cheapflights vs. FlightHub >95% of the time. Price accuracy is based on data collected from Raleigh-Santa Ana flight searches over the past month and is updated monthly.
  • Most trusted provider: When it comes to deals on Raleigh-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 Raleigh-Santa Ana flight deals. Provider user feedback score is based on Cheapflights searches over the past month and is updated monthly.

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Travel insights for flights from Raleigh to Santa Ana

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

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

Use this chart to determine the optimal time to book a round-trip flight from Raleigh to Santa Ana. Price data was last updated on January 31, 2025.

The price you pay for your flight from Raleigh to Santa Ana may vary depending on when you book. For the best chance of a lower fare, look to book 31 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 Raleigh to Santa Ana?

Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Raleigh to Santa Ana (average of $298). Flying from Raleigh to Santa Ana in June is currently the most expensive (average of $418). 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 RDU to SNA?

Find hourly flight availability from Raleigh 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 February 3, 2025.

When flying from Raleigh to Santa Ana, the time of day you fly usually plays a role in the price. Save by searching for a flight in the evening, which can drop the price by up to 52% versus a flight in the afternoon.

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

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

Travelers seeking maximum savings on their Raleigh to Santa Ana flight should consider departing on Wednesday at noon 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.

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 February 3, 2025.
Read reviews from past customers who have flown Southwest, Alaska Airlines and Delta from Raleigh to Santa Ana. 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
4,564 reviews

Boarding

8.2

Crew

8.7

Entertainment

7.7

Comfort

8.1

Food

7.1

Overall

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20

8.0
Excellent

Christine,Aug 2024

DEN - LGB

No issues. I needed pre boarding and I was able to get it without issue

Southwest
8.1
Very good
4,564 reviews
Southwest
8.1
Very good
4,564 reviews

Boarding

8.2

Crew

8.7

Entertainment

7.7

Comfort

8.1

Food

7.1

Overall

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20

8.0
Excellent

Christine,Aug 2024

DEN - LGB

No issues. I needed pre boarding and I was able to get it without issue

Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
9,681 reviews
Southwest
8.1
Very good
4,564 reviews

Boarding

8.2

Crew

8.7

Entertainment

7.7

Comfort

8.1

Food

7.1

Overall

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20

8.0
Excellent

Christine,Aug 2024

DEN - LGB

No issues. I needed pre boarding and I was able to get it without issue

Delta
8.0
Very good
8,427 reviews
Southwest
8.1
Very good
4,564 reviews

Boarding

8.2

Crew

8.7

Entertainment

7.7

Comfort

8.1

Food

7.1

Overall

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20

8.0
Excellent

Christine,Aug 2024

DEN - LGB

No issues. I needed pre boarding and I was able to get it without issue

United Airlines
7.4
Good
8,889 reviews
Southwest
8.1
Very good
4,564 reviews

Boarding

8.2

Crew

8.7

Entertainment

7.7

Comfort

8.1

Food

7.1

Overall

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20

8.0
Excellent

Christine,Aug 2024

DEN - LGB

No issues. I needed pre boarding and I was able to get it without issue

American Airlines
7.2
Good
10,000 reviews
Southwest
8.1
Very good
4,564 reviews

Boarding

8.2

Crew

8.7

Entertainment

7.7

Comfort

8.1

Food

7.1

Overall

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20

8.0
Excellent

Christine,Aug 2024

DEN - LGB

No issues. I needed pre boarding and I was able to get it without issue

Related info for your journey

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from Raleigh 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 Raleigh to Santa Ana round-trip?

    Flying on Spirit Airlines is currently your cheapest option to Santa Ana, with prices starting at $196. Additional round-trip tickets that might be worth considering are offered by Frontier and United Airlines, with the lowest prices starting at $197 and $342, respectively. Users have found that Spirit Airlines is 60% cheaper than the other options available to this destination.

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

    The cheapest airlines for a one-way flight from Raleigh to Santa Ana are Frontier ($76), Spirit Airlines ($89), and United Airlines ($169).

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

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

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

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

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

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

    Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Raleigh to Santa Ana (average of $298). Flying from Raleigh to Santa Ana in June is currently the most expensive (average of $418). 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 Raleigh to Santa Ana

Discover the top 5 airlines that operate flights from Raleigh 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 February 3, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
FrontierCheapest$158Average$230FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%
United AirlinesCheapest$281Average$558FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
DeltaCheapest$305Average$465FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
American AirlinesCheapest$346Average$528FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
SouthwestCheapest$416Average$514FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time63%
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