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$143+ Cheap flights from Richmond to Santa Ana (RIC - SNA)

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RIC — SNA
Nov 25 — Dec 21
Mon 11/25
Mon 12/2
1 adult, Economy
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The best prices from Richmond Byrd Intl to Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty are usually found in August or December, booked 31 days in advance, depart on a Wednesday or Saturday and return on a Tuesday

Cheap flight deals from Richmond to Santa Ana

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Richmond (RIC) 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 November 20, 2024.

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FlightHub
3 stars

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FlightHub
3 stars

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June

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August

Round-trip from

$268
(Mytrip)

One-way from

$143
(Mytrip)
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This CheapOair deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/18. 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 12/35:13 pmRIC - SNA
2 stops31h 37mSpirit Airlines
Thu 12/51:48 pmSNA - RIC
2 stops22h 06mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 11/18$303
This Mytrip deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/18. 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 12/186:22 pmRIC - SNA
3 stops22h 49mMultiple Airlines
Wed 12/256:45 amSNA - RIC
3 stops22h 52mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 11/18$397
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/19. 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.
Fri 12/133:23 pmRIC - SNA
1 stop8h 22mAmerican Airlines
Sat 1/117:45 amSNA - RIC
1 stop6h 57mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 11/19$426
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/19. 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 Delta is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 12/64:15 pmRIC - SNA
1 stop8h 32mDelta
Tue 12/101:00 pmSNA - RIC
1 stop7h 20mDelta
Deal found 11/19$472
This United deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/19. 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 United is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 12/138:00 pmRIC - SNA
2 stops16h 33mUnited Airlines
Sat 1/116:45 amSNA - RIC
3 stops13h 25mUnited Airlines
Deal found 11/19$666
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/18. 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 12/1812:50 pmRIC - SNA
2 stops10h 55mSouthwest
Wed 12/258:55 amSNA - RIC
2 stops10h 05mSouthwest
Deal found 11/18$731

Find flights from Richmond to Santa Ana within your budget

Customize your flight search to find flights from Richmond 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 2,629,791 searches. Data last updated November 20, 2024.

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RichmondSanta Ana

RIC - SNA

RICSNA

Richmond Byrd Intl

Tue 2/11

9:10 am-9:41 pm

1 stop15h 31m

Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty

Tue 2/25

7:45 am-8:00 pm

1 stop9h 15m

$268

RichmondSanta Ana

RIC - SNA

RICSNA

Richmond Byrd Intl

Thu 12/5

6:33 pm-9:50 pm

2 stops30h 17m

Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty

Mon 12/9

6:45 am-2:17 pm

2 stops28h 32m

$302

RichmondSanta Ana

RIC - SNA

RICSNA

Richmond Byrd Intl

Sat 2/22

1:20 pm-8:54 pm

1 stop10h 34m

Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty

Wed 2/26

7:45 am-8:27 pm

1 stop9h 42m

$366

RichmondSanta Ana

RIC - SNA

RICSNA

Richmond Byrd Intl

Sat 5/3

11:50 am-9:54 pm

2 stops13h 04m

Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty

Sat 5/10

7:00 am-11:38 pm

2 stops13h 38m

$446

RichmondSanta Ana

RIC - SNA

RICSNA

Richmond Byrd Intl

Sat 1/4

6:05 am-11:17 am

1 stop8h 12m

Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty

Thu 1/9

1:18 pm-11:15 pm

1 stop6h 57m

$526

RichmondSanta Ana

RIC - SNA

RICSNA

Richmond Byrd Intl

Wed 12/18

12:50 pm-8:45 pm

2 stops10h 55m

Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty

Wed 12/25

8:55 am-10:00 pm

2 stops10h 05m

$731

RichmondSanta Ana

RIC - SNA

RICSNA

Richmond Byrd Intl

Fri 12/27

7:42 am-9:30 pm

2 stops16h 48m

Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty

Mon 1/6

6:45 am-10:56 pm

2 stops13h 11m

$2,380

RichmondSanta Ana

RIC - SNA

RICSNA

Richmond Byrd Intl

Thu 1/9

9:10 am-9:41 pm

1 stop15h 31m

$143

RichmondSanta Ana

RIC - SNA

RICSNA

Richmond Byrd Intl

Thu 1/9

10:30 am-9:41 pm

3 stops14h 11m

$163

RichmondSanta Ana

RIC - SNA

RICSNA

Richmond Byrd Intl

Wed 1/15

6:36 am-1:59 pm

1 stop10h 23m

$183

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Use the table below to compare price accuracy, trust ratings, and cancellation policies for each provider offering flight deals from Richmond to Santa Ana in November.
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 Richmond, Virginia-Santa Ana flights, users find the pricing of FlightHub to be most consistent on Cheapflights vs. FlightHub Users can find the same prices on Richmond, Virginia-Santa Ana flight deals on Cheapflights vs. FlightHub >95% of the time. Price accuracy is based on data collected from Richmond, Virginia-Santa Ana flight searches over the past month and is updated monthly.
  • Most trusted provider: When it comes to deals on Richmond, Virginia-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 Richmond, Virginia-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 Richmond to Santa Ana

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Travel insights for flights from Richmond to Santa Ana

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

How far ahead should I book a flight from Richmond, Virginia to Santa Ana?

Use this chart to determine the optimal time to book a round-trip flight from Richmond to Santa Ana. Price data was last updated on November 15, 2024.

Booking 31 days in advance of your planned departure date is, on average, the best time to get cheap flights from Richmond, Virginia 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 Richmond, Virginia to Santa Ana?

Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Richmond, Virginia to Santa Ana (average of $296). Flying from Richmond, Virginia to Santa Ana in June is currently the most expensive (average of $395). 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 RIC to SNA?

Find hourly flight availability from Richmond 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 November 20, 2024.

A simple way to save on the total cost of your ticket is to fly from Richmond, Virginia to Santa Ana in the afternoon. If you’re flexible enough to do this you can expect to save up to 13% on your trip compared to booking a flight at noon.

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 November 20, 2024.
Get a feel of what it's like to fly with Delta, Southwest and Spirit Airlines from Richmond to Santa Ana by reading reviews from past customers. In addition to providing an overall rating, users have also rated airlines in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Southwest
8.1
Very good
5,014 reviews

Overall

8.1

Entertainment

7.7

Comfort

8.1

Crew

8.7

Boarding

8.2

Food

7.2

Reviews

1 / 10

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

Southwest
8.1
Very good
5,014 reviews
Southwest
8.1
Very good
5,014 reviews

Overall

8.1

Entertainment

7.7

Comfort

8.1

Crew

8.7

Boarding

8.2

Food

7.2

Reviews

1 / 10

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

Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
9,461 reviews
Southwest
8.1
Very good
5,014 reviews

Overall

8.1

Entertainment

7.7

Comfort

8.1

Crew

8.7

Boarding

8.2

Food

7.2

Reviews

1 / 10

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

Delta
8.0
Very good
8,756 reviews
Southwest
8.1
Very good
5,014 reviews

Overall

8.1

Entertainment

7.7

Comfort

8.1

Crew

8.7

Boarding

8.2

Food

7.2

Reviews

1 / 10

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

United Airlines
7.4
Good
9,171 reviews
Southwest
8.1
Very good
5,014 reviews

Overall

8.1

Entertainment

7.7

Comfort

8.1

Crew

8.7

Boarding

8.2

Food

7.2

Reviews

1 / 10

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
5,014 reviews

Overall

8.1

Entertainment

7.7

Comfort

8.1

Crew

8.7

Boarding

8.2

Food

7.2

Reviews

1 / 10

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 Richmond 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 Richmond, Virginia to Santa Ana round-trip?

    Our cheapest airline available from Richmond, Virginia to Santa Ana is Spirit Airlines. Our recent data shows that you can find tickets from as low as $302 on this airline. Additional options worth looking into are American Airlines and Delta, starting at $366 and $446 round-trip. Users have found that Spirit Airlines is 44% cheaper than the other options available to this destination.

  • What are the cheapest airlines to fly from Richmond, Virginia to Santa Ana one-way?

    One-way options have recently been found by users for as low as $163 on Spirit Airlines. Other airlines that offer cheap prices include American Airlines from $183 and Delta from $263 one-way.

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

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

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

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

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

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Richmond 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 Richmond, Virginia to Santa Ana?

    Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Richmond, Virginia to Santa Ana (average of $296). Flying from Richmond, Virginia to Santa Ana in June is currently the most expensive (average of $395). 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 Richmond to Santa Ana

Discover the top 4 airlines that operate flights from Richmond 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 2,629,791 searches. Data last updated November 20, 2024.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Spirit AirlinesCheapest$228Average$301FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time65%
DeltaCheapest$326Average$617FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
American AirlinesCheapest$356Average$558FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
United AirlinesCheapest$426Average$593FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
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