How many flights from Denver to Santa Ana are non-stop?

Historically, approximately 25.3% of flights from Denver to Santa Ana have been non-stop. For flights that do include stopovers, the median number of stopovers observed in the trailing 90 days is 2. This suggests that while direct options are available, a significant portion of routes involve at least one connection. Travelers should consider this when planning their journey.

How long is the flight from Denver to Santa Ana?

The typical direct flight from Denver to Santa Ana has a median duration of 2 hours and 32 minutes, covering a distance of 1360 kilometers. For flights with one stop, the median duration is considerably longer, averaging 8 hours and 4 minutes. This difference highlights the convenience of non-stop options for this route. Travelers should account for these varying flight times when making their travel arrangements.

How often do Denver to Santa Ana flight prices drop?

Prices for flights from Denver to Santa Ana are historically categorized as dropping frequently. This indicates that travelers on this route often see fluctuations that can lead to more favorable pricing. While specific timing varies, the frequent price drops suggest opportunities for finding good value. Monitoring prices over time can be beneficial for securing a better deal.

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Denver to Santa Ana: Overview

Insights for flights from Denver to Santa Ana

Right now, 3% of recent fares from Denver to Santa Ana are classified as a good price. For travelers seeking cheap flights from Denver to Santa Ana, prices typically range from $317–$688, with a median of $443. Current fares are below the typical level, suggesting a potentially good time to consider booking.

A typical journey from Denver to Santa Ana takes about 2h 32m, including connections. This route is primarily served by connecting itineraries, as most itineraries connect at least once. For those connecting, the median journey time extends significantly.

Most itineraries on this route connect at least once, with only 25.3% of recent fares being non-stop. For connecting flights, the typical number of connections is 2. This means you will likely encounter one or more stops on your journey from Denver to Santa Ana.

The cheapest time to fly from Denver to Santa Ana is often in July, with a median fare of $301. Other affordable months include October, where the median fare is $332, and August, with a median fare of $394. These months tend to offer more budget-friendly options for this route.

The distance between Denver and Santa Ana is 1360 kilometers, making this a short-haul flight. This classification indicates a relatively quick journey, typically completed within a few hours, though connecting flights will extend the total travel time.

How much is a round trip from Denver to Santa Ana

Regular price: $92 - $236

Prices for flights from Denver to Santa Ana are currently below the regular range.

The regular price range for flights from Denver to Santa Ana is typically between $92 and $236. Currently, the lowest deal available is $47 with Frontier Airlines for travel from Dec 17-Dec 31.

now $47

Low $92

High $236

The cheapest time to fly from Denver to Santa Ana

The cheapest month to fly from Denver to Santa Ana is July, with a median price of $301. The most expensive month is February, with a median price of $896. Prices are generally lower from April to December.

July

Cheapest

Flights from $301

February

Most Expensive

Flights from $896

Jan

Feb

Mar

Apr

May

Jul

Aug

Sep

Oct

Nov

Dec

Direct flights from Denver to Santa Ana

Frontier Airlines

Last-minute flights going from Denver to Santa Ana

Thu, Nov 19

⌛ Last-Minute

DEN - Santa Ana

Denver (DEN) - Santa Ana (SNA)

Frontier Airlines

$112

$47

One-way

Thu, Nov 19

⌛ Last-Minute

DEN - Santa Ana

Denver (DEN) - Santa Ana (SNA)

Frontier Airlines

$118

$47

One-way

Thu, Nov 19

⌛ Last-Minute

DEN - Santa Ana

Denver (DEN) - Santa Ana (SNA)

Frontier Airlines

$112

$51

One-way

Thu, Nov 19

⌛ Last-Minute

DEN - Santa Ana

Denver (DEN) - Santa Ana (SNA)

Frontier Airlines

$141

$55

One-way

Thu, Nov 19

⌛ Last-Minute

DEN - Santa Ana

Denver (DEN) - Santa Ana (SNA)

Frontier Airlines

$112

$57

One-way

Thu, Nov 19

⌛ Last-Minute

DEN - Santa Ana

Denver (DEN) - Santa Ana (SNA)

Frontier Airlines

$112

$57

One-way

Biggest price drops on these dates for flights from Denver to Santa Ana

1 night

Nov 19 - Nov 20

$257 → $97

62%

2 nights

Nov 19 - Nov 21

$258 → $99

62%

3 nights

Dec 10 - Dec 13

$270 → $116

57%

1 night

Dec 30 - Dec 31

$149 → $57

62%

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Denver - Santa Ana route insights

💸 Price insights

Recent fares are below the typical level.

Recent fares for Denver to Santa Ana are below the typical level at $47.

📅 Best time to fly

Fly in July for the lowest prices.

Historically, July offers the lowest median prices at $301 for this route.

⏱️ Flight duration

Direct flights take 2h 32m.

The median direct flight time from Denver to Santa Ana is 2 hours and 32 minutes.

✈️ Airlines & availability

Connecting flights are more common.

Connecting flights make up 74.7% of recent deals, typically with two stopovers.

🏆 Airline highlight

Frontier Airlines offers direct flights.

Frontier Airlines has direct flights available from Denver to Santa Ana.

🎯 Booking tip

Deals appear frequently on this route.

Deals for flights from Denver to Santa Ana appear frequently, typically every 30 days.

Denver main airports to depart from

Denver International (DEN)

Cheapest

Denver International Airport is a convenient departure point for flights from Denver to Santa Ana.

📍 ~30 km from Denver city center (reachable by car or train)

💸 Flights from ~$95

Santa Ana main airports to arrive at

John Wayne (SNA)

Cheapest

John Wayne Airport is a convenient arrival option for flights from Denver to Santa Ana.

📍 ~8 km from Santa Ana (reachable by car)

💸 Flights from ~$77

Airports nearby Santa Ana used as alternative

Long Beach (LGB)

Long Beach (LGB) is the closest alternative, offering a similar small-airport experience with quick security and easy parking.

📍 ~25 km from Santa Ana (reachable by car)

💸 Flights from ~$195

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Santa Ana, United States

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Santa Ana, United States

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Santa Ana, United States

79% AI deal score

$1,793

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From DEN

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Santa Ana, United States

78% AI deal score

$1,653

$921

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From DEN

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Santa Ana, United States

78% AI deal score

$1,635

$921

Save $714

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Business Class

From DEN

Elite

Nov 17

Santa Ana, United States

78% AI deal score

$1,638

$921

Save $717

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From DEN

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Nov 17

Santa Ana, United States

78% AI deal score

$1,635

$921

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From DEN

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Dec 02

Santa Ana, United States

78% AI deal score

$1,936

$1,017

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Business Class

From DEN

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Dec 16

Santa Ana, United States

78% AI deal score

$1,995

$1,029

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Business Class

From DEN

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Dec 15

Santa Ana, United States

78% AI deal score

$1,976

$1,029

Save $947

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From DEN

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Santa Ana, United States

78% AI deal score

$1,978

$1,030

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Frequently Asked Questions About Flights to Santa Ana

Historically, the optimal booking window for flights from Denver to Santa Ana is typically between 28 and 59 days prior to departure. Flights booked within this period have shown an average price of around $433. Booking too close to the travel date, such as 0-6 days beforehand, can see average prices rise significantly to about $927. Even booking more than 60 days out tends to result in higher average prices, around $618, compared to the ideal window.

A good deal for a flight from Denver to Santa Ana is typically considered to be around $317 or less. This threshold is based on historical pricing data from the trailing 90 days. The median price for this route has been observed at $443, while prices can go as high as $688 for the upper quartile. Therefore, if you find a fare at or below $317, it's generally an excellent value.

Based on historical data across the trailing quarter, July has typically offered the cheapest flights from Denver to Santa Ana, with a median price of $301. October also presents a relatively low median price at $332. While August shows a median of $394, it was also identified as the most expensive month in the trailing 270 days. The annual median price for this route is $443, indicating that July and October are generally more affordable.

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Denver to Santa Ana: Overview

Insights for flights from Denver to Santa Ana

How much is a round trip from Denver to Santa Ana

Regular price: $92 - $236

Prices for flights from Denver to Santa Ana are currently below the regular range.

The regular price range for flights from Denver to Santa Ana is typically between $92 and $236. Currently, the lowest deal available is $47 with Frontier Airlines for travel from Dec 17-Dec 31.

now $47

Low $92

High $236

The cheapest time to fly from Denver to Santa Ana

July

Cheapest

Flights from $301

February

Most Expensive

Flights from $896

Jan

Feb

Mar

Apr

May

Jul

Aug

Sep

Oct

Nov

Dec

Direct flights from Denver to Santa Ana

Frontier Airlines

Last-minute flights going from Denver to Santa Ana

Thu, Nov 19

⌛ Last-Minute

DEN - Santa Ana

Denver (DEN) - Santa Ana (SNA)

Frontier Airlines

$112

$47

One-way

Thu, Nov 19

⌛ Last-Minute

DEN - Santa Ana

Denver (DEN) - Santa Ana (SNA)

Frontier Airlines

$118

$47

One-way

Thu, Nov 19

⌛ Last-Minute

DEN - Santa Ana

Denver (DEN) - Santa Ana (SNA)

Frontier Airlines

$112

$51

One-way

Thu, Nov 19

⌛ Last-Minute

DEN - Santa Ana

Denver (DEN) - Santa Ana (SNA)

Frontier Airlines

$141

$55

One-way

Thu, Nov 19

⌛ Last-Minute

DEN - Santa Ana

Denver (DEN) - Santa Ana (SNA)

Frontier Airlines

$112

$57

One-way

Thu, Nov 19

⌛ Last-Minute

DEN - Santa Ana

Denver (DEN) - Santa Ana (SNA)

Frontier Airlines

$112

$57

One-way

Biggest price drops on these dates for flights from Denver to Santa Ana

1 night

Nov 19 - Nov 20

$257 → $97

62%

2 nights

Nov 19 - Nov 21

$258 → $99

62%

3 nights

Dec 10 - Dec 13

$270 → $116

57%

1 night

Dec 30 - Dec 31

$149 → $57

62%

Popular Airports to fly from Denver to Santa Ana

Denver - Santa Ana route insights

💸 Price insights

Recent fares are below the typical level.

Recent fares for Denver to Santa Ana are below the typical level at $47.

📅 Best time to fly

Fly in July for the lowest prices.

Historically, July offers the lowest median prices at $301 for this route.

⏱️ Flight duration

Direct flights take 2h 32m.

The median direct flight time from Denver to Santa Ana is 2 hours and 32 minutes.

✈️ Airlines & availability

Connecting flights are more common.

Connecting flights make up 74.7% of recent deals, typically with two stopovers.

🏆 Airline highlight

Frontier Airlines offers direct flights.

Frontier Airlines has direct flights available from Denver to Santa Ana.

🎯 Booking tip

Deals appear frequently on this route.

Deals for flights from Denver to Santa Ana appear frequently, typically every 30 days.

Denver main airports to depart from

Denver International (DEN)

Cheapest

Denver International Airport is a convenient departure point for flights from Denver to Santa Ana.

📍 ~30 km from Denver city center (reachable by car or train)

💸 Flights from ~$95

Santa Ana main airports to arrive at

John Wayne (SNA)

Cheapest

John Wayne Airport is a convenient arrival option for flights from Denver to Santa Ana.

📍 ~8 km from Santa Ana (reachable by car)

💸 Flights from ~$77

Airports nearby Santa Ana used as alternative

Long Beach (LGB)

Long Beach (LGB) is the closest alternative, offering a similar small-airport experience with quick security and easy parking.

Santa Ana, United States

78% AI deal score

$1,978

$1,030

Save $948

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Business Class

Frequently Asked Questions About Flights to Santa Ana

Cheap Flights from Denver to Santa Ana

Today’s best flight deals from Denver to Santa Ana

Denver to Santa Ana: Overview

Insights for flights from Denver to Santa Ana

How much is a round trip from Denver to Santa Ana

The cheapest time to fly from Denver to Santa Ana

Direct flights from Denver to Santa Ana

Last-minute flights going from Denver to Santa Ana

Biggest price drops on these dates for flights from Denver to Santa Ana

Popular Airports to fly from Denver to Santa Ana

Denver - Santa Ana route insights

Recent fares are below the typical level.

Fly in July for the lowest prices.

Direct flights take 2h 32m.

Connecting flights are more common.

Frontier Airlines offers direct flights.

Deals appear frequently on this route.

Denver main airports to depart from

Santa Ana main airports to arrive at

Airports nearby Santa Ana used as alternative

Business & First Class Flight Deals to Santa Ana

Best Elite deals to Santa Ana

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Frequently Asked Questions About Flights to Santa Ana

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

How do I know if a Denver to Santa Ana flight is a good deal?

Which months have the cheapest flights from Denver to Santa Ana?

How many flights from Denver to Santa Ana are non-stop?

How long is the flight from Denver to Santa Ana?

How often do Denver to Santa Ana flight prices drop?

Related routes

More routes from Denver

Flights to Santa Ana from other cities

Denver to Santa Ana: Overview

Insights for flights from Denver to Santa Ana

How much is a round trip from Denver to Santa Ana

The cheapest time to fly from Denver to Santa Ana

Direct flights from Denver to Santa Ana

Last-minute flights going from Denver to Santa Ana

Biggest price drops on these dates for flights from Denver to Santa Ana

Popular Airports to fly from Denver to Santa Ana

Denver - Santa Ana route insights

Recent fares are below the typical level.

Fly in July for the lowest prices.

Direct flights take 2h 32m.

Connecting flights are more common.

Frontier Airlines offers direct flights.

Deals appear frequently on this route.

Denver main airports to depart from

Santa Ana main airports to arrive at

Airports nearby Santa Ana used as alternative

Business & First Class Flight Deals to Santa Ana

Best Elite deals to Santa Ana

Dec 15

Nov 17

Dec 08

Dec 08

Nov 17

Nov 17

Nov 17

Nov 17

Dec 02

Dec 16

Dec 15

Dec 14

Frequently Asked Questions About Flights to Santa Ana

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

How do I know if a Denver to Santa Ana flight is a good deal?

Which months have the cheapest flights from Denver to Santa Ana?