The cheapest times to fly from GRR to SNA are
- January 1st to February 25th
- April 23rd to May 6th
- August 6th to November 18th
- early December
based on data collected exclusively by Champion Traveler across tens of millions of flights. Among all the dates above, the very cheapest time to fly from GRR to SNA is mid to late September. Prices can be as high as $705 for Sunday flights during late December, or as low as $326 for Tuesday flights around mid to late September.
When to Fly to Santa Ana
Flying from Grand Rapids, MI (GRR) to Santa Ana, CA (SNA) will usually cost between $347 to $618 per person if booking more than four weeks in advance. On average the very cheapest time to fly is mid to late September with an average ticket price of $364. Due to high demand the most expensive time to fly is late December, with an average price of $604. Planning your trip to low-cost times can easily save you $239 on economy flights and even more on first-class flights. Generally, any price below $419 can be considered a good price for a round-trip GRR to SNA flight.
See below for a graph of average weekly prices for the GRR to SNA route. All prices are for round-trip tickets in USD.
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Compared to other flights, the GRR to SNA flight is much cheaper than the average and costs less than the average flight leaving from Grand Rapids. The average price per mile (for a direct flight) is $0.14, which is far below average.
Flight Prices by Day of the Week
Tuesday is usually the cheapest day to depart and return on this flight. Sundays are the most expensive days to fly out or take a return trip. Selecting flights on the least expensive days could save you up to $130 (25%) on this flight.
Departing prices are for round-trip flights returning on the day of departure. For example, a flight departing on Tuesday and returning a week later will cost an average of $380. Return trip prices are from the SNA to GRR flight, and often highlight the quality of our data in showing the same trend.
Departing Prices by Day
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Return Trip Prices by Day
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Nonstop Flights and Layovers
Travelers looking to fly from GRR to SNA can generally find a 1-layover flight. Because there is not usually a direct flight option the real-world direct flight time of 4 hour 19 minutes may not be realistic.
Alternative Nearby Airports
Champion Traveler tells you which airports are nearby and whether tickets might be cheaper alternative airports nearby. Sometimes it’s worth it to fly into a closer airport and then commute to your destination. Remember that there is not usually a nonstop flight from GRR to SNA while comparing.
- 76 miles (122 km) away from SNA
- Usually 9.90% less expensive than SNA
- 1-layover flights available
- 36 miles (58 km) away from SNA
- Usually 0.48% less expensive than SNA
- 1-layover flights available
Flight Questions Answered
Still have questions about flying from GRR to SNA? We’ve got answers.
Which airlines fly this route?
You can find 6 major airlines flying this route most often: Alaska, American, Delta, Frontier, Southwest, United, and potentially more during busy seasons.
How far away is it from John Wayne-Orange County Airport to Gerald R. Ford International Airport?
The distance between the two airports is roughly 1852 miles or 2980 kilometers.
How long does it take to fly from GRR to SNA?
The real-world flight time for a nonstop GRR to SNA flight is about 4 hour 19 minutes.
How many flights go between Grand Rapids, MI and Santa Ana, CA?
It depends on the day of the week and the date, but a typical day might have around 79 available flights from GRR to SNA.
Airport Location Info
Departing Airport
Origination code | GRR |
Origination airport name | Gerald R. Ford International Airport |
City | Grand Rapids, MI |
Country | the United States |
Latitude | 42.9 |
Longitude | -85.5 |
Return Airport
Destination code | SNA |
Destination airport name | John Wayne-Orange County Airport |
City | Santa Ana, CA |
Country | the United States |
Latitude | 33.7 |
Longitude | -117.9 |
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