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$152 Find cheap flights from Richmond to Santa Ana

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These are the airlines KAYAK users have selected most often from within our search results in flight searches from Richmond to Santa Ana, as well as popular online travel agencies
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Cheap flight deals from Richmond to Santa Ana (RIC-SNA)

Here are some of the best deals found on KAYAK recently from the most popular airlines for round-trip flights from Richmond to Santa Ana that are departing in the next months. While these flights were available on KAYAK in the last 72 hours, prices and availability are subject to change and deals may expire.
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6:15 am - 10:02 amRIC-SNA
6h 47m1 stop
3:34 pm - 5:25 amSNA-RIC
10h 51m1 stop
$258Spirit Airlines
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Sat, Jul 20 - Thu, Jul 25
6:15 am - 10:02 amRIC-SNA
6h 47m1 stop
9:23 pm - 11:07 amSNA-RIC
34h 44m2 stops
$272Spirit Airlines
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Sat, Jul 20 - Mon, Jul 22
8:57 pm - 11:59 amRIC-SNA
18h 02m1 stop
10:19 am - 3:40 pmSNA-RIC
26h 21m2 stops
Mon, Jul 15 - Wed, Jul 24
8:57 pm - 11:59 amRIC-SNA
18h 02m1 stop
6:45 am - 9:18 amSNA-RIC
23h 33m3 stops
Mon, Jul 15 - Wed, Jul 24
8:00 am - 3:24 pmRIC-SNA
10h 24m2 stops
7:25 pm - 10:12 amSNA-RIC
11h 47m2 stops
$356American Airlines
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Wed, Sep 18 - Mon, Sep 23
5:45 am - 10:40 amRIC-SNA
7h 55m1 stop
9:20 pm - 8:42 amSNA-RIC
8h 22m1 stop
$406Delta
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Sat, Jul 20 - Mon, Jul 22
1:05 pm - 8:08 pmRIC-SNA
10h 03m2 stops
7:00 pm - 8:42 amSNA-RIC
10h 42m2 stops
$416Delta
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Fri, Aug 2 - Fri, Aug 9
2:09 pm - 8:25 pmRIC-SNA
9h 16m1 stop
9:15 pm - 8:25 amSNA-RIC
8h 10m1 stop
$456American Airlines
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Sat, Jul 13 - Mon, Jul 15
4:54 pm - 10:00 pmRIC-SNA
8h 06m1 stop
6:30 pm - 11:24 pmSNA-RIC
25h 54m1 stop
$538United Airlines
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Wed, Oct 2 - Thu, Oct 17
4:54 pm - 10:00 pmRIC-SNA
8h 06m1 stop
8:40 am - 11:24 pmSNA-RIC
11h 44m1 stop
$589United Airlines
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Wed, Oct 2 - Wed, Oct 16

Flights from Richmond to Santa Ana - Travel Insights & Trends

Get data-powered insights and trends into flights from Richmond to Santa Ana to help you find the cheapest flights, the best time to fly and much more.

What’s the cheapest day of the week to fly from Richmond to Santa Ana?

The average price of all flights from Richmond to Santa Ana clicked on KAYAK for each day over the last 12 months.
Your flight ticket price will generally be cheaper if you fly to Santa Ana on a Tuesday and more expensive on a Friday. On your return trip to Richmond, you should consider flying back on a Sunday, and avoid Mondays for better deals.

What is the cheapest month to fly from Richmond to Santa Ana?

To calculate monthly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each month over the last year for flights from Richmond to Santa Ana, removes the top 0.1% to account for outliers, and then takes the median of all values for each month.
The cheapest month for flights from Richmond to Santa Ana is October, where tickets cost $348 on average. On the other hand, the most expensive months are March and November, where the average cost of tickets is $551 and $544 respectively.

How far in advance should I book a flight from Richmond to Santa Ana?

To calculate daily average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each day before departure over the last year for flights from Richmond to Santa Ana, removes the top 0.1% to account for outliers, and then takes the average of all the values for each month.
To get a below average price on the flight from Richmond to Santa Ana, you should book around 1 day before departure. For the absolute cheapest price, our data suggests you should book 64 days before departure.

Which airlines provide the cheapest flights from Richmond to Santa Ana?

The cheapest price for the route for each airline clicked by KAYAK users in the last 72 hours.
The cheapest return flight ticket from Richmond to Santa Ana found by KAYAK users in the last 72 hours was for $258 on Spirit Airlines, followed by American Airlines ($356). One-way flight deals have also been found from as low as $152 on Spirit Airlines and from $193 on Delta.

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Low season

January

High season

June

Cheapest flight

$152
Best time to beat the crowds but there is an average 10% increase in price.
Most popular time to fly with an average 8% increase in price.
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When to book flights from Richmond to Santa Ana

Are your dates flexible? Find out the best times to travel from Richmond to Santa Ana based on our flight data from the last year. Discover the cheapest month and even day to fly.
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FAQs for booking flights from Richmond to John Wayne (Santa Ana)

  • What is the cheapest flight from Richmond to Santa Ana?

    In the last 3 days, the lowest price for a flight from Richmond to Santa Ana was $152 for a one-way ticket and $258 for a round-trip.

  • Do I need a passport to fly between Richmond and Santa Ana?

    A passport is not required to fly from Richmond to Santa Ana.

  • Which airports will I be using when flying from Richmond to Santa Ana?

    Richmond and Santa Ana are both served by 1 main airport. You will leave Richmond from Richmond Byrd Intl and will be arriving at Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty.

  • Which aircraft models fly most regularly from Richmond to John Wayne (Santa Ana)?

    We unfortunately don’t have that data for this specific route.

  • Which airline alliances offer flights from Richmond to John Wayne (Santa Ana)?

    SkyTeam, oneworld, and Star Alliance are the airline alliances operating flights between Richmond and Santa Ana, with oneworld being the most commonly used for this route.

  • Which is the best airline for flights from Richmond to Santa Ana, Delta or United Airlines?

    The two airlines most popular with KAYAK users for flights from Richmond to Santa Ana are Delta and United Airlines. With an average price for the route of $597 and an overall rating of 8.0, Delta is the most popular choice. United Airlines is also a great choice for the route, with an average price of $500 and an overall rating of 7.4.

  • How does KAYAK find such low prices on flights from Richmond to John Wayne (Santa Ana)?

    KAYAK is a travel search engine. That means we look across the web to find the best prices we can find for our users. With over 2 billion flight queries processed yearly, we are able to display a variety of prices and options on flights from Richmond to John Wayne (Santa Ana).

  • How does KAYAK's flight Price Forecast tool help me choose the right time to buy my flight ticket from Richmond to John Wayne (Santa Ana)?

    KAYAK’s flight Price Forecast tool uses historical data to determine whether the price for a flight to John Wayne (Santa Ana) from Richmond is likely to change within 7 days, so travelers know whether to wait or book now.

  • What is the Hacker Fare option on flights from Richmond to John Wayne (Santa Ana)?

    Hacker Fares allow you to combine one-way tickets in order to save you money over a traditional round-trip ticket. You could then fly to John Wayne (Santa Ana) with an airline and back to Richmond with another airline. Booking your flights between Richmond and SNA can sometimes prove cheaper using this method.

  • What is KAYAK's "flexible dates" feature and why should I care when looking for a flight from Richmond to John Wayne (Santa Ana)?

    Sometimes travel dates aren't set in stone. If your preferred travel dates have some wiggle room, flexible dates will show you all the options when flying to John Wayne (Santa Ana) from Richmond up to 3 days before/after your preferred dates. You can then pick the flights that suit you best.

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Top 4 airlines serving from Richmond to Santa Ana

 
See real verified KAYAK customer reviews for airlines flying from Richmond to Santa Ana. Airline scores are aggregated from all reviews left by passengers on KAYAK after flying with an airline. KAYAK doesn’t show reviews that are older than 5 years. Learn how KAYAK collects reviews.
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8.0
DeltaOverall score based on 10295 reviews
7.4Food
7.9Comfort
8.2Boarding
8.6Crew
8.0Entertainment
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It was good until there was a 3 hour delay because there was not any pilots to fly the plane.

2.0 MediocreFelipe, Jun 2024DTW - SAN
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It was good until there was a 3 hour delay because there was not any pilots to fly the plane.

Had to change aircraft due to a faulty door. Surprisingly it only caused about an hour and a half of delay. Delta handled this situation as well as can be expected.

Your crew could maybe answer the call bell at least one of the times I pressed it. I pressed it first time with 2.5 hours left in our flight bc my partner was hungry and wanted a sandwich. We finally got the sandwich with 40 mins left in the flight.

The Flight crew didn’t serve us until about 1.5 hours into the flight because of turbulence but after it ended it was fine to move around. They served us water only and snacks and then NEVER, NOT ONE TIME came through to collect trash until right before landing about 1.5 hours later. There was absolutely no need for that. They crew was just standing around talking and visiting with each other and really never tried to see if we might want something besides water or even try to come pick up trash. This is VERY unusual for a Delta flight but it was not what I would have expected for a 4 hour flight.

There was a loud squeaky sound the whole time we were flying.

Had a broken tray in business class. Crew just shrugged it off.

I didn’t like that I could not select my seat and was assigned a seat when I checked in at LAX

Great experience overall. Check in at Austin was congested as they only have about 6 check in kiosks, one was broken, and there was a lot of Spring Break travelers.

Bag drop off was slow and annoying. Only 2 agents at the entire delta desk, and no one directing traffic for what line to be in, many confused people slowed down the process. Boarding was fine. Seats in Delta comfort plus were fine. Snacks were great! Definitely a bonus. The entertainment system was awful — old, slow, not responsive, and completely unable to play games due to some kind of error. But on the other hand, thank you to Delta for the free WiFi. That made it better.

Everything was very good other than I had selected a specific seat when I booked the flight and they changed it once I checked-in the day before my flight. I was still in first class but lost my aisle seat for a window seat. Being tall, the aisle offers more comfort so I always select an aisle seat.

It is a modern tragedy that any airline expects you to travel for 14 hours in such discomfort and that the only way to add comfort is exorbitant prices. I was in pain by the time we landed. Shameful.

Crew was very cooperative and professional. Passenger's first checked in bag should be free.

Flight was delayed due to the late arrival of the catering truck, which is quite unacceptable. There was a beverage service, but no pretzel, or cookie, or nuts were served in coach.

Flighty delayed on boarding - then group 1 had to check their carry on bags but groups 3 and beyond could carry bags on - very inconvenient for weekend business trip with no checked baggage. Then delayed on the runway - before take off. No communication from pilot on why or how long. Wifi/Entertainment didn't work for 4+ flight. Upon arrival, attendants announced wrong carousel for baggage claim - everyone was waiting at the wrong place for their checked bags. This was a mess united!

Dinner was okay but the breakfast was not eatable on the flight San Francisco to Zurich.

Check in etc was very good. As for on the plane, it was like flying in a freezer. It was so cold, i have flown for years and never been so cold on a plane. Staff on board said its always cold when flying which is a load of rubbish. They wouldnt put any heating on and now i have the flu because of this .

I’ve had a couple flights this week on United that were delayed by an hour or more

Should have video screens Plane audio was poor and without wired connection hard to understand crew. Should serve more than just cups of water and pretzels on six hour flight. Did not see crew rest of flight. Fix charging sockets to retain charging blocks.

Generally good but there wasn’t any staff available when my luggage didn’t appear at baggage claim in Fresno. It took about half an hour to locate a staff member to open up the locked room where it was being kept.

Do not like the feeling of being in the basic economy. Everyone should feel good no matter what.

Equipment swap led to 2+ hour delay on international flight. And to top it off, boarding took forever.

Wretched scheduling - they got themselves into a critical crew situation and didn’t try to address it until 15 minutes before they had to cancel my flight

My husband and I pre-ordered our food, but they did not have my husband’s order, and my cheese plate was very average. I asked for a blanket and was told they don’t carry blankets on domestic routs. The flight was on time and smooth!

There were delays on both ends. It made it less than excellent. This plane was great though

Everything was great except for the wifi was junk. Crew was super friendly and helpful

Attendants were rude. Scowling. Seats were miserable and we paid extra.

Fight crew was not very attentive and the bastions were gross!

Our flight was great we left Kona earlier and got into LAX almost an 1hour earlier as well. LAX AA is in repair so to get out and found our bus to get pick up was a bit confusing.

Plane was good but was delayed. probably not AA fault but caused a 1 hour delay. Seating was cramped.

5 hour flight - full flight - not enough room to use my computer - slightly delayed - Admirals club was excellent quality food, drink made up for flight seating. No food offerred on flight, you ahd to prebook.

Flight was good and clean but delayed over an hour on the return flight.

It was nice! There was a very unhappy child in front of us and the flight attendant did a great job calming the child. I was impressed.

They stuck us with multiple extra fees. I will never fly spirit again

Everything was really good but the seats are not very comfortable.

The guy with severe body odor sat next to me. For the whole duration of the flight it was a torture. The airline should have better policy on limiting people with bad body odor to board the flight. Passengers should not be the ones to endure bad odor for the whole duration of the flight. The airline should be e the one to ensure decent air quality for ever passenger.

They charged me 212.00 for a heavy check in bag at the gate. The pricing and process was so confusing - as if it was designed to purposefully gouge customers who need to board plane. That experience combined with the outrageous price charged will prevent me from ever flying Spirit again. And I’ll be sure to tell the story to anyone who cares to hear.

The text told me it was changed to Terminal E and Gate D5. But with no one on site to ask questions there was confusion on where to go as all the gates were E's. Then we took the skyline to the D area. We left to get something to eat. No announcement was made but my daughter happened to asked and they told her our gate was moved to D12. I will not fly Spirit again.

The agent at the check in desk was absolutely rude. The rest of the team after that was good, but the check in process at LAS was miserable. The woman at the desk spoke like we were stupid and was rude throughout the process.

Its so random that they only allow 40 pounds on checked bags when all airlines take 55. They then charge you for each 10 extra pounds, so my checked suitcase was $130 and the flight $30 ... its like whattt, im for sure not traveling with Spirit again

So bad. The check in process was laborious and the check in agent didn't seem to know how to manage the process efficiently and was confused about how to check in my son's sports equipment. The baggage fees were outrageous and so expensive. $90 for a carry on bag? And $200 additional for 2 check ins. The security lines were insanely long and the terminal was not very nice in the Spirit area. $5 for a water on board. It was my first and last time flying Spirit - I tried to save $ by flying them due to the accommodating schedule but I should have paid for Southwest, because it would've actually ended up less expensive due to the free bags with Southwest. There were no charging ports on the airplane, no wifi and really uncomfortable seating. The flight crew were great though, courteous and efficient in their boarding. Flight was delayed 1 hour, but we made up 15 minutes in flight.

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Recent one-way flight deals

 
Only flying one-way? Below are some of the best one-way flight deals from Richmond to Santa Ana found on KAYAK in the last 72 hours.
11/12Tue
1 stopSpirit Airlines
16h 41mRIC-SNA
$152
7/12Fri
1 stopSpirit Airlines
7h 45mRIC-SNA
$158
7/8Mon
1 stopSpirit Airlines
14h 45mRIC-SNA
$165
6/26Wed
2 stopsSpirit Airlines
24h 51mRIC-SNA
$186
6/26Wed
2 stopsSpirit Airlines
24h 51mRIC-SNA
$187
11/4Mon
1 stopDelta
9h 59mRIC-SNA
$193
11/12Tue
2 stopsAlaska Airlines
16h 35mRIC-SNA
$248
6/26Wed
1 stopAmerican Airlines
7h 14mRIC-SNA
$253
6/16Sun
1 stopDelta
7h 19mRIC-SNA
$403
6/26Wed
3 stopsUnited Airlines
15h 12mRIC-SNA
$1,075

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Last minute flights from Richmond to Santa Ana

Last minute flight, train and bus deals

 
These last-minute flight deals are the cheapest flights found on KAYAK in the last 72 hours for flights from Richmond to Santa Ana that are departing in the next 10 days.
6/14Fri
multi-stopSpirit Airlines
7h 32mRIC-SNA
6/16Sun
multi-stopSpirit Airlines
10h 51mSNA-RIC
$475
6/14Fri
multi-stopSpirit Airlines
7h 32mRIC-SNA
6/28Fri
multi-stopSpirit Airlines
10h 51mSNA-RIC
$481
6/14Fri
multi-stopSpirit Airlines
7h 32mRIC-SNA
6/21Fri
multi-stopSpirit Airlines
14h 13mSNA-RIC
$498
6/14Fri
multi-stopSpirit Airlines
24h 32mRIC-SNA
6/16Sun
multi-stopSpirit Airlines
10h 51mSNA-RIC
$514
6/14Fri
multi-stopSpirit Airlines
24h 32mRIC-SNA
6/28Fri
multi-stopSpirit Airlines
10h 51mSNA-RIC
$520
6/13Thu
multi-stopSpirit Airlines
24h 23mRIC-SNA
6/16Sun
multi-stopSpirit Airlines
7h 20mSNA-RIC
$551
6/11Tue
multi-stopDelta
7h 07mRIC-SNA
6/12Wed
multi-stopDelta
6h 40mSNA-RIC
$966
6/11Tue
multi-stopDelta
9h 07mRIC-SNA
6/12Wed
multi-stopDelta
13h 18mSNA-RIC
$971
6/11Tue
multi-stopAmerican Airlines
12h 01mRIC-SNA
6/12Wed
multi-stopAmerican Airlines
9h 44mSNA-RIC
$976
6/11Tue
multi-stopAlaska Airlines
13h 42mRIC-SNA
6/16Sun
multi-stopAlaska Airlines
13h 29mSNA-RIC
$2,707

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Richmond - Santa Ana Flights

Departure:

Richmond (RIC)United States

Destination:

John Wayne (Santa Ana) (SNA)United States

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John Wayne (Santa Ana) - Richmond

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