The cheapest times to fly from PIA to SNA are
- January 1st to February 25th
- April 16th to May 6th
- July 9th to July 22nd
- August 6th to September 30th
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 PIA to SNA is early September. Prices can be as high as $961 for Sunday flights during late December, or as low as $314 for Tuesday flights around early September.
When to Fly to Santa Ana
Flying from Peoria, IL (PIA) to Santa Ana, CA (SNA) will usually cost between $326 to $647 per person if booking more than four weeks in advance. On average the very cheapest time to fly is early September with an average ticket price of $362. Due to high demand the most expensive time to fly is late December, with an average price of $610. Planning your trip to low-cost times can easily save you $248 on economy flights and even more on first-class flights. Generally, any price below $423 can be considered a good price for a round-trip PIA to SNA flight.
See below for a graph of average weekly prices for the PIA to SNA route. All prices are for round-trip tickets in USD.
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Compared to other flights, the PIA to SNA flight is much cheaper than the average and costs less than the average flight leaving from Peoria. The average price per mile (for a direct flight) is $0.16, 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 $167 (31%) 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 $370. Return trip prices are from the SNA to PIA 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 PIA 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 3 hour 53 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 PIA to SNA while comparing.
- 36 miles (58 km) away from SNA
- Usually 16.67% less expensive than SNA
- 1-layover flights available
- 76 miles (122 km) away from SNA
- Usually 1.77% less expensive than SNA
- 1-layover flights available
Flight Questions Answered
Still have questions about flying from PIA to SNA? We’ve got answers.
Which airlines fly this route?
You can find 4 major airlines flying this route most often: Alaska, American, Delta, United, and potentially more during busy seasons.
How far away is it from John Wayne-Orange County Airport to General Downing – Peoria International Airport?
The distance between the two airports is roughly 1616 miles or 2601 kilometers.
How long does it take to fly from PIA to SNA?
The real-world flight time for a nonstop PIA to SNA flight is about 3 hour 53 minutes.
How many flights go between Peoria, IL and Santa Ana, CA?
It depends on the day of the week and the date, but a typical day might have around 56 available flights from PIA to SNA.
Airport Location Info
Departing Airport
Origination code | PIA |
Origination airport name | General Downing – Peoria International Airport |
City | Peoria, IL |
Country | the United States |
Latitude | 40.7 |
Longitude | -89.7 |
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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