Cheap Flights from SNA to FAO: When to Fly from Santa Ana to Faro

 

The cheapest times to fly from SNA to FAO are

• January 1st to May 6th (except the week of April 23rd)
• September 24th to October 14th
• October 29th to December 16th (except the week of November 19th)

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 SNA to FAO is late January and early February. Prices can be as high as $1899 for Saturday flights during mid December, or as low as $801 for Tuesday flights around late January and early February.

 

When to Fly to Faro

Flying from Santa Ana, CA (SNA) to Faro (FAO) will usually cost between $831 to $1511 per person if booking more than four weeks in advance. On average the very cheapest time to fly is late January and early February with an average ticket price of $860. Due to high demand the most expensive time to fly is mid December, with an average price of $1556. Planning your trip to low-cost times can easily save you $696 on economy flights and even more on first-class flights. Generally, any price below $1010 can be considered a good price for a round-trip SNA to FAO flight.

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

Compared to other flights, the SNA to FAO flight is priced close to the average and costs slightly more than the average flight leaving from Santa Ana. The average price per mile (for a direct flight) is $0.11, 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. Saturdays 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 $254 (20%) 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 $975. Return trip prices are from the FAO to SNA flight, and often highlight the quality of our data in showing the same trend.

 

Nonstop Flights and Layovers

Travelers looking to fly from SNA to FAO can generally find a 2-layover flight. Because there is not usually a direct flight option the real-world direct flight time of 11 hour 24 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 SNA to FAO while comparing.

 

Flight Hacking SNA to FAO

Flight hacking is when you book two tickets instead of a layover, sometimes with different airlines. You will need to either bring only a carry-on bag (highly recommended) or leave yourself plenty of time to go through security again. Flight hacking is completely allowed, but airlines don’t always tell you the cheapest way to get from SNA to FAO — but Champion Traveler does!

 

Flight Questions Answered

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

Which airlines fly this route?

You can find 13 major airlines flying this route most often: Aer Lingus, Air Canada, Air France, American, British Airways, Brussels Airlines, Delta, Iberia, KLM, Lufthansa, SAS, Tap Air Portugal, United, and potentially more during busy seasons.

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

The distance between the two airports is roughly 5790 miles or 9318 kilometers.

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

The real-world flight time for a nonstop SNA to FAO flight is about 11 hour 24 minutes.

How many flights go between Santa Ana, CA and Faro?

It depends on the day of the week and the date, but a typical day might have around 14 available flights from SNA to FAO.

 

Airport Location Info

 

 

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