Cheap Flights from LAS to SNA: When to Fly from Las Vegas to Santa Ana

 

The cheapest times to fly from LAS to SNA are

• August 13th to March 4th (except the weeks of August 20th, November 19th, November 26th, and February 5th)

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 LAS to SNA is early December. Prices can be as high as $393 for Sunday flights during mid June, or as low as $117 for Tuesday flights around early December.

 

When to Fly to Santa Ana

Flying from Las Vegas, NV (LAS) to Santa Ana, CA (SNA) will usually cost between $127 to $290 per person if booking more than four weeks in advance. On average the very cheapest time to fly is early December with an average ticket price of $141. Due to high demand the most expensive time to fly is mid June, with an average price of $226. Planning your trip to low-cost times can easily save you $86 on economy flights and even more on first-class flights. Generally, any price below $163 can be considered a good price for a round-trip LAS to SNA flight.

See below for a graph of average weekly prices for the LAS to SNA route. All prices are for round-trip tickets in USD.

Compared to other flights, the LAS to SNA flight is much cheaper than the average and costs much less than the average flight leaving from Las Vegas. The average price per mile (for a direct flight) is $0.45, which is a bit above 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 $116 (45%) 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 $138. Return trip prices are from the SNA to LAS flight, and often highlight the quality of our data in showing the same trend.

 

Nonstop Flights and Layovers

Travelers looking to fly from LAS to SNA can generally find a 0-layover flight. Because there is a direct flight option the real-world direct flight time of 1 hour 23 minutes may 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 a nonstop flight from LAS to SNA while comparing.

 

Flight Questions Answered

Still have questions about flying from LAS to SNA? We’ve got answers.

Which airlines fly this route?

You can find 8 major airlines flying this route most often: Alaska, American, Delta, Emirates, Frontier, JetBlue, Southwest, United, and potentially more during busy seasons.

How far away is it from John Wayne-Orange County Airport to McCarran International Airport?

The distance between the two airports is roughly 226 miles or 364 kilometers.

How long does it take to fly from LAS to SNA?

The real-world flight time for a nonstop LAS to SNA flight is about 1 hour 23 minutes.

How many flights go between Las Vegas, NV and Santa Ana, CA?

It depends on the day of the week and the date, but a typical day might have around 60 available flights from LAS to SNA.

 

Airport Location Info

 

 

Late and Early Flight Data

Flights from LAS to SNA tend to depart as late as the average flight. According to our recently updated data, 24% of flights departed 5 or more minutes late, and 12% of flights left 5 or more minutes early. On average you can expect to leave SNA heading for LAS about 3 minutes late. This does not significantly impact arrival time, as the average landing time in Santa Ana, CA is about 4 minutes early. The numbers below show a recent average of take-off times versus the scheduled departure flight:

• Southwest: 5 minutes late
• SkyWest: 1 minutes late
• Some airlines not reporting

 

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