SNA - DEN

£59 Find Cheap Flights from Santa Ana to Denver

This is the cheapest one-way flight price found by a KAYAK user in the last 72 hours by searching for a flight from Santa Ana to Denver departing on 11/2. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel. Click the price to replicate the search for this deal.
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These are the airlines KAYAK users have selected most often from within our search results in flight searches from Santa Ana to Denver, as well as popular online travel agencies
These are the airlines KAYAK users have selected most often from within our search results in flight searches from Santa Ana to Denver, as well as popular online travel agencies
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Everything you should know

Cheapest return fare
£117
Overall average: £162
United Airlines
Wed 18/2Sat 21/2
SNA - DEN • Direct
Cheapest one-way flight
£59
Typical prices: £83-£138
United Airlines
Wed 11/2
SNA - DEN • Direct
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Southwest's two free checked bags are great for luggage.
SNA's quick security lines make for a smooth departure.
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When to book
3 weeks
in advance
Our data shows that travellers who book at least 3 weeks in advance save around 33% compared to booking last minute.
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February
Cheapest • 13% price drop
December
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Cheap Flights from Santa Ana to Denver (SNA-DEN)

 
Here are some of the best deals found on KAYAK recently from the most popular airlines for return flights from Santa Ana to Denver that are departing in the next months. While these flights were available on KAYAK in the last 72 hours, prices and availability are subject to change and deals may expire.
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Recent return flight deals from Santa Ana to Denver

Wed, 18 Feb - Sat, 21 Feb
United Airlines Logo
09:00 - 12:19
SNA
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DEN
2h 19mdirect
United Airlines Logo
19:50 - 21:27
DEN
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SNA
2h 37mdirect
£117United Airlines
Fri, 20 Feb - Wed, 25 Feb
United Airlines Logo
18:40 - 21:59
SNA
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DEN
2h 19mdirect
United Airlines Logo
20:31 - 22:08
DEN
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SNA
2h 37mdirect
£132United Airlines
Fri, 16 Jan - Mon, 19 Jan
United Airlines Logo
09:00 - 12:24
SNA
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DEN
2h 24mdirect
United Airlines Logo
08:00 - 09:36
DEN
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SNA
2h 36mdirect
£147United Airlines
Thu, 15 Jan - Thu, 22 Jan
Southwest Logo
18:15 - 21:30
SNA
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DEN
2h 15mdirect
Southwest Logo
06:00 - 11:10
DEN
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SNA
6h 10m1 stop
£155Southwest
Thu, 29 Jan - Tue, 3 Feb
Alaska Airlines Logo
12:33 - 23:35
SNA
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DEN
10h 02m1 stop
Alaska Airlines Logo
11:49 - 17:18
DEN
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SNA
6h 29m1 stop
£162Alaska Airlines
Fri, 16 Jan - Mon, 19 Jan
United Airlines Logo
09:00 - 12:24
SNA
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DEN
2h 24mdirect
United Airlines Logo
08:00 - 09:36
DEN
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SNA
2h 36mdirect
£162United Airlines
Wed, 11 Feb - Mon, 16 Feb
United Airlines Logo
09:00 - 12:24
SNA
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DEN
2h 24mdirect
United Airlines Logo
08:05 - 09:45
DEN
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SNA
2h 40mdirect
£167United Airlines
Fri, 9 Jan - Tue, 13 Jan
Delta Logo
07:30 - 17:34
SNA
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DEN
9h 04m1 stop
Delta Logo
06:29 - 14:34
DEN
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SNA
9h 05m1 stop
£168Delta
Fri, 9 Jan - Sun, 11 Jan
Delta Logo
15:30 - 23:25
SNA
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DEN
6h 55m1 stop
Delta Logo
12:49 - 22:18
DEN
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SNA
10h 29m2 stops
£172Delta
Wed, 7 Jan - Tue, 13 Jan
Delta Logo
07:30 - 19:56
SNA
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DEN
11h 26m2 stops
Delta Logo
12:49 - 22:18
DEN
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SNA
10h 29m2 stops
£176Delta
Booking Insights

KAYAK's insights & trends for Santa Ana to Denver flights

Get data-powered insights and trends into flights from Santa Ana to Denver to help you find the cheapest flights, the best time to fly and much more.

What is the cheapest month to fly from Santa Ana to Denver?

To calculate monthly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each month over the last year for round-trip flights from Santa Ana to Denver, removes the top 0.1% to account for outliers, and then takes the median of all values for each month.

The cheapest month for flights from Santa Ana to Denver is February, where tickets cost £162 (return) on average. On the other hand, the most expensive months are December and June, where the average cost of round-trip tickets is £214 and £210 respectively.

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

To calculate weekly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each week before departure over the last year for round-trip flights from Santa Ana to Denver, removes the top 0.1% to account for outliers, and then takes the average of all the values for each week.

To get a below average price on the flight from Santa Ana to Denver, you should book around 3 weeks before departure, which saves you about 33% compared to booking last minute. For the absolute cheapest price, our data suggests you should book 6 weeks before departure.

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Expert advice for your flight from Santa Ana to Denver

 
AI-powered summary based on content written by travel experts. AI can make mistakes.
KAYAK teamed up with top travel experts to share the best tips for your journey.
Airlines
Frontier

Frontier's Premium Bundle includes priority boarding and extra legroom seats.


Avoid Basic Fare for more flexibility; Economy Bundle offers carry-on and seat selection.

Read more about FrontierBy Stefanie Waldek
Southwest

Southwest offers free snacks and soft drinks, with Wi-Fi available for streaming entertainment.


Use Cash + Points to book Southwest flights, a flexible option for travelers with limited points.

Read more about SouthwestBy Blane Bachelor
United Airlines

United's Economy Plus offers up to 6 inches more legroom than standard economy.


United's Wi-Fi offers free messaging; check coverage before purchasing for streaming.

Read more about United AirlinesBy Stefanie Waldek
Airports
SNA

SNA offers quick security lines; rarely over 10 minutes. If lines are long, try another terminal's checkpoint, as the airport is compact.

Read more about SNABy Esther Carlstone
DEN

Take the RTD A line train from DEN to downtown Denver in about 40 minutes, a cost-effective option compared to taxis or rideshares.

Read more about DENBy Harriet Baskas
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Stefanie Waldek is a freelance space, travel, and design writer based in Saratoga Springs, NY. Her words have appeared in Space.com, Travel + Leisure, Condé Nast Traveler, Architectural Digest, and House Beautiful, among other publications. An expert in aviation and expedition cruising, Stefanie is frequently up in the air or out at sea, likely en route to Antarctica or the Arctic.

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Blane Bachelor is a journalist and editor specialising in travel and aviation who writes regularly for top global outlets. Born and raised in Florida, Blane has worked and lived in four countries, including the Netherlands, where she’s currently based with her family. Her favourite way to get to know a new destination is by running or riding a bike around town – or hearing a spooky ghost story about local history.

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Esther Carlstone

Esther Carlstone

Expert on SNA

Esther Carlstone

Esther Carlstone

Esther is a Los Angeles-based travel and lifestyle writer & editor who was born with a major case of wanderlust. She's studied abroad in Spain and England, trekked through Iceland, seen the cherry blossoms bloom in Seoul, adventured all over California, and is constantly searching for her next adventure. As a parent of three, she often takes her family along, exposing her kids to the great wide world.

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Harriet Baskas

Harriet Baskas

Expert on DEN

Harriet Baskas

Harriet Baskas

Harriet is an award-winning journalist who is happiest in an airport or an unusual museum. Her stories about airports, air travel, and the business of travel have appeared on NBC News, CNBC, The Points Guy, and other outlets. She is the creator of the StuckatTheAirport.com blog and the author of nine books. When not out on the road or exploring the latest airport amenities, she’s home in Seattle getting ready for the next adventure.

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Good to know - Cheap tickets from Santa Ana to Denver

Low seasonNovember
Cheapest flight£59
Best time to beat the crowds but there is an average 6% increase in price.
Most popular time to fly (15% more expensive on average)
Flight from John Wayne (Santa Ana) to Denver

When to book flights from Santa Ana to Denver

Are your dates flexible? Find out the best times to travel from Santa Ana to Denver based on our flight data from the last year. Discover the cheapest month and even day to fly.
Estimated return price
KAYAK looks at all historical flight data for each date to provide a predicted price for one-way trips or returns with a duration up to 40 days. While we try to provide actual minimum prices for each date, some prices are predictions and actual prices may differ.

FAQs for booking flights from John Wayne (Santa Ana) to Denver

  • Does DEN provide pet relief areas?

    Yes. The Denver Airport provides Airside pet relief areas in the center of the A, B, and C Concourses, adjacent to the US mail drops. These relief stations feature a drainage system, artificial turf, a wall-mounted sink, hand soap, doggie waist bags, and trash receptacles. There is an outdoor relief station outside Door 200 on the west side of the Jeppesen Terminal.

  • Where can I pick up my car rental at DEN?

    Each car rental agency at the Denver Airport provides its own shuttle to ferry passengers between the terminals and their agency. You can catch these shuttles on Level 5, outside of doors 505 to 513 on the east side or 504 to 512 on the west side, and then go to Island 4. There are 12 car rental companies at DEN, including Enterprise, Budget, Avis, and more.

  • Does SNA provide facilities for nursing moms?

    Yes. In terminal B by Gate 11, the Nursing Mother's Lounge provides a private, quiet, clean space where traveling mothers can nurse or pump in calm privacy. The Nursing Mother's Lounge features comfortable seating, adjustable lighting, a changing table, a sink, colorful artwork on the walls, and space for luggage and other small children.

  • Does the John Wayne Airport have a USO?

    Yes. The USO at John Wayne offers active duty US military members and their families a place to relax and reboot free of charge. Benefits of this lounge include refreshments, coffee and tea, air conditioning, comfortable seating, a children's play area, workstations, Wi-Fi, games, and TV.

  • What is the cheapest flight from Santa Ana to Denver?

    In the last 3 days, the lowest price for a flight from Santa Ana to Denver was £59 for a one-way ticket and £117 for a return.

  • Which airports will I be using when flying from John Wayne (Santa Ana) to Denver?

    When flying out of John Wayne (Santa Ana) you will be using Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty. You will be landing at Denver, also known as Denver Intl.

  • Which airlines offer Wi-Fi service onboard planes from John Wayne (Santa Ana) to Denver?

    Alaska Airlines, Delta, JetBlue, Lufthansa, and American Airlines offer inflight Wi-Fi service on the John Wayne (Santa Ana) to Denver flight route.

  • Which aircraft models fly most regularly from John Wayne (Santa Ana) to Denver?

    The Boeing 737 MAX 8 is the aircraft model that flies most regularly on the John Wayne (Santa Ana) to Denver flight route.

  • On which days can I fly direct from John Wayne (Santa Ana) to Denver?

    There are direct flights from John Wayne (Santa Ana) to Denver on a daily basis.

  • How does KAYAK find such low prices on flights from John Wayne (Santa Ana) to Denver?

    KAYAK is a travel search engine. That means we look across the web to find the best prices we can find for our users. With over 2 billion flight queries processed yearly, we are able to display a variety of prices and options on flights from John Wayne (Santa Ana) to Denver.

  • How does KAYAK's flight Price Forecast tool help me choose the right time to buy my flight ticket from John Wayne (Santa Ana) to Denver?

    KAYAK’s flight Price Forecast tool uses historical data to determine whether the price for a flight to Denver from John Wayne (Santa Ana) is likely to change within 7 days, so travelers know whether to wait or book now.

  • What is the Hacker Fare option on flights from John Wayne (Santa Ana) to Denver?

    Hacker Fares allow you to combine one-way tickets in order to save you money over a traditional return ticket. You could then fly to Denver with an airline and back to John Wayne (Santa Ana) with another airline.

  • What is KAYAK's "flexible dates" feature and why should I care when looking for a flight from John Wayne (Santa Ana) to Denver?

    Sometimes travel dates aren't set in stone. If your preferred travel dates have some wiggle room, flexible dates will show you all the options when flying to Denver from John Wayne (Santa Ana) up to 3 days before/after your preferred dates. You can then pick the flights that suit you best.

KAYAK’s top tips for finding a cheap flight from Santa Ana to Denver

  • John Wayne Airport (SNA) is located in the city of Santa Ana in Orange County, just south of Los Angeles. This small airport serves as a hub for Air California. The Denver International Airport (DEN) is located on the eastern edge of Denver and serves as a hub for United Airlines, Frontier Airlines, Southwest Airlines, and many more minor airlines.
  • Frontier Airlines operates a direct flight between SNA and DEN. Airlines such as Spirit, Frontier, American Airlines, United Airlines, Delta, and Alaska Airlines are among the carriers that operate one-stop flights between SNA and DEN. Layover cities include San Francisco (SFO) Salt Lake City (SLC), Phoenix (PHX), and Las Vegas (LAS). United Airlines, Delta, American Airlines, and Alaska Airlines are among the carriers that operate two-stop flights between SNA and DEN.
  • If you want to get settled soon after you deplane in DEN or you are staying in Denver for just a brief visit, you might want to consider staying at the Westin Denver International Airport, a hotel that is connected to the Jeppesen Terminal at DEN. Amenities of this hotel include room service, a room safe, a pool, a bar, a fitness center, and much more.
  • When you land at DEN, keep an eye out for the art throughout the airport. DEN features paintings, sculptures, murals, and outdoor landscapes in their many permanent and rotating exhibits. For instance, striking murals can be appreciated in the east and west baggage claims just outside the Great Hall and on level 5 of the Jeppesen Terminal.
  • At SNA, you might find yourself interacting with the friendly animals from the AirPAWS Therapy Dog Program. These dogs and their trained handlers roam the Departures area hoping to provide comfort to passengers who might be feeling anxious, sad, confused, or stressed. All passengers are very much encouraged to pet, smooch, and cuddle these therapy dogs.

Prefer to fly direct from John Wayne (Santa Ana) to Denver?

 
Direct data is based off flight results for the next 60 days. Find direct flights from all airlines flying direct from Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty to Denver Intl.
Find which airlines fly direct from Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty Airport to Denver Intl Airport, which days they fly and book direct flights.

Direct departures

Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty to Denver Intl

Monday

Frontier, Southwest, United Airlines

Frontier, Southwest, +1 more

Tuesday

Frontier, Southwest, United Airlines

Frontier, Southwest, +1 more

Wednesday

Frontier, Southwest, United Airlines

Frontier, Southwest, +1 more

Thursday

Frontier, Southwest, United Airlines

Frontier, Southwest, +1 more

Friday

Frontier, Southwest, United Airlines

Frontier, Southwest, +1 more

Saturday

Frontier, Southwest, United Airlines

Frontier, Southwest, +1 more

Sunday

Frontier, Southwest, United Airlines

Frontier, Southwest, +1 more

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Direct returns

Denver Intl to Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty

Monday

Frontier, Southwest, United Airlines

Frontier, Southwest, +1 more

Tuesday

Frontier, Southwest, United Airlines

Frontier, Southwest, +1 more

Wednesday

Frontier, Southwest, United Airlines

Frontier, Southwest, +1 more

Thursday

Frontier, Southwest, United Airlines

Frontier, Southwest, +1 more

Friday

Frontier, Southwest, United Airlines

Frontier, Southwest, +1 more

Saturday

Frontier, Southwest, United Airlines

Frontier, Southwest, +1 more

Sunday

Frontier, Southwest, United Airlines

Frontier, Southwest, +1 more

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Everything you need to know for your flight from Santa Ana to Denver

Information on your arrival and departure airports

John Wayne (Santa Ana) (SNA)
Denver (DEN)