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$93 Find Cheap Flights from Boston to John Wayne (Santa Ana)

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Cheapest round-trip
$279
Typical prices: $566-$294
American Airlines
Mon 5/11Tue 5/19
BOS - SNA • 1 stop
Cheapest one-way
$93
Typical prices: $157-$338
American Airlines
Tue 5/12
BOS - SNA • 1 stop
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Cheapest • Avg $171 (round-trip)
Shortest trip • 8h 08m (one-way)
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Cheap Flights from Boston to Santa Ana (BOS-SNA)

 
Here are some of the best deals found on KAYAK recently from the most popular airlines for round-trip flights from Boston to Santa Ana 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 round-trip flight deals from Boston to Santa Ana

Mon, May 11 - Tue, May 19
American Airlines Logo
6:00 am - 11:05 am
BOS
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SNA
8h 05m
1 stop
American Airlines Logo
1:23 pm - 12:04 am
SNA
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BOS
7h 41m
1 stop
$279American Airlines
Wed, May 6 - Sat, May 9
United Airlines Logo
4:52 pm - 9:57 pm
BOS
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SNA
8h 05m
1 stop
United Airlines Logo
7:00 am - 7:54 pm
SNA
-
BOS
9h 54m
2 stops
$282United Airlines
Tue, May 5 - Tue, May 12
American Airlines Logo
6:00 am - 11:05 am
BOS
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SNA
8h 05m
1 stop
American Airlines Logo
12:27 pm - 12:24 am
SNA
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BOS
8h 57m
1 stop
$296American Airlines
Fri, May 8 - Sat, May 9
Delta Logo
6:10 am - 11:55 am
BOS
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SNA
8h 45m
1 stop
Delta Logo
8:00 am - 7:15 pm
SNA
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BOS
8h 15m
1 stop
$297Delta
Sat, May 9 - Mon, May 11
United Airlines Logo
6:00 am - 12:20 pm
BOS
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SNA
9h 20m
1 stop
United Airlines Logo
6:39 pm - 6:27 am
SNA
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BOS
8h 48m
1 stop
$298United Airlines
Tue, Jun 2 - Sat, Jun 6
American Airlines Logo
8:00 am - 1:39 pm
BOS
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SNA
8h 39m
1 stop
American Airlines Logo
12:01 pm - 11:59 pm
SNA
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BOS
8h 58m
1 stop
$303American Airlines
Wed, Aug 19 - Wed, Aug 26
Southwest Logo
9:25 am - 4:45 pm
BOS
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SNA
10h 20m
2 stops
Southwest Logo
8:45 am - 9:25 pm
SNA
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BOS
9h 40m
2 stops
$304Southwest
Sat, May 9 - Fri, May 15
United Airlines Logo
11:27 am - 5:31 pm
BOS
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SNA
9h 04m
1 stop
United Airlines Logo
9:05 pm - 9:11 am
SNA
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BOS
9h 06m
1 stop
$305United Airlines
Tue, May 5 - Sun, May 10
American Airlines Logo
6:00 am - 12:05 pm
BOS
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SNA
9h 05m
1 stop
American Airlines Logo
1:17 pm - 12:24 am
SNA
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BOS
8h 07m
1 stop
$308American Airlines
Tue, May 5 - Sun, May 10
United Airlines Logo
7:35 am - 2:22 pm
BOS
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SNA
9h 47m
1 stop
United Airlines Logo
2:35 pm - 12:59 am
SNA
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BOS
7h 24m
1 stop
$310United Airlines
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KAYAK's insights & trends for Boston to Santa Ana flights

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

How much is a round-trip flight from Boston to Santa Ana, California?

This analysis is based on the cheapest round-trip price found on KAYAK in the last 12 months by searching for a flight from Boston to Santa Ana, California departing in May.

What is the cheapest month to fly from Boston to John Wayne (Santa Ana)?

To calculate monthly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each month over the last year for round-trip flights from Boston to Santa Ana, 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 Boston to John Wayne (Santa Ana) is September, where tickets cost $357 (return) on average. On the other hand, the most expensive months are November and January, where the average cost of round-trip tickets is $483 and $482 respectively.

How far in advance should I book a flight from Boston to John Wayne (Santa Ana)?

To calculate weekly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each week before departure over the last year for round-trip flights from Boston to Santa Ana, 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 Boston to John Wayne (Santa Ana), you should book around 2 weeks before departure, which saves you about 29% compared to booking last minute. For the absolute cheapest price, our data suggests you should book 5 weeks before departure.

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Low seasonJanuary
Cheapest flight$93
Best time to beat the crowds but there is an average 15% increase in price.
Most popular time to fly and prices are also 2% lower on average.
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When to book flights from Boston to Santa Ana

Are your dates flexible? Find out the best times to travel from Boston to Santa Ana based on our flight data from the last year. Discover the cheapest month and even day to fly.
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FAQs for booking flights from Boston to John Wayne (Santa Ana)

  • What amenities can I expect when flying business class on flights from Boston to John Wayne (Santa Ana)?

    Passengers flying business class on this route can enjoy exclusive amenities, including fast track through security, additional luggage allowance, access to the VIP lounge, priority boarding, in-flight entertainment, extra legroom, a lie-flat seat, complimentary drinks and snacks, amenity kits, a pillow, and a blanket. However, onboard amenities can vary from one airline to another.

  • Which airlines use the origin and destination airports as hubs?

    Boston Logan International Airport is a primary hub for Cape Air and a secondary hub for Delta Air Lines. This airport serves many Caribbean, African, and American destinations. On the other hand, Santa Ana Orange County John Wayne Airport is small to be used as a hub, but serves thousands of passengers weekly.

  • What airlines offer sustainable travel from Boston to John Wayne (Santa Ana)?

    American Airlines is sustainable. These airlines recycle aluminum to minimize waste on the environment. In addition, they use sustainable aviation fuels to reduce greenhouse gas emissions. You can also book Alaska Airlines if you need an eco-friendly journey. These airlines ensure sustainability by engaging their customers to lower carbon emissions during travel.

  • Which nearby cities are served by Santa Ana Orange County John Wayne Airport (SNA)?

    SNA airport serves several cities. After landing, you can go to Costa Mesa to the southwest, Tustin to the northeast, Fountain Valley to the northwest, Laguna Woods to the southeast, and Lake Forest to the east. Several bus lines offer a reliable journey from SNA airport to these cities. However, travelers who prefer independence and flexibility can rent a car and enjoy freedom as they drive to their destinations.

  • What is the cheapest flight from Boston to John Wayne (Santa Ana)?

    In the last 3 days, the lowest price for a flight from Boston to John Wayne (Santa Ana) was $93 for a one-way ticket and $279 for a round-trip.

  • Do I need a passport to fly between Boston and John Wayne (Santa Ana)?

    No, a passport isn't needed to fly from Boston to John Wayne (Santa Ana). However, local authorities might ask for an official ID.

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

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

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

    We unfortunately don’t have that data for this specific route.

  • Which airline alliances offer flights from Boston to John Wayne (Santa Ana)?

    SkyTeam, Star Alliance, and oneworld are the airline alliances operating flights between Boston and John Wayne (Santa Ana), with SkyTeam being the most commonly used for this route.

  • What is the most popular layover when flying to John Wayne (Santa Ana) from Boston?

    Phoenix is the most popular layover city among KAYAK users traveling from Boston to John Wayne (Santa Ana).

  • Which is the best airline for flights from Boston to John Wayne (Santa Ana), Southwest or Delta?

    The two airlines most popular with KAYAK users for flights from Boston to John Wayne (Santa Ana) are Southwest and Delta. With an average price for the route of $457 and an overall rating of 8.0, Southwest is the most popular choice. Delta is also a great choice for the route, with an average price of $438 and an overall rating of 7.9.

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

    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 Boston to John Wayne (Santa Ana).

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

    KAYAK’s flight Price Forecast tool uses historical data to determine whether the price for a flight to John Wayne (Santa Ana) from Boston 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 Boston to John Wayne (Santa Ana)?

    Hacker Fares allow you to combine one-way tickets in order to save you money over a traditional round-trip ticket. You could then fly to John Wayne (Santa Ana) with an airline and back to Boston with another airline. Booking your flights between Boston and SNA can sometimes prove cheaper using this method.

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

    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 John Wayne (Santa Ana) from Boston 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 Boston to John Wayne (Santa Ana)

  • Most airlines from Boston to John Wayne, including American Airlines, United Airlines, and Frontier, have a stopover in one or more major cities. The popular layover cities on this route include Phoenix, Chicago, Dallas, Atlanta, Seattle, Newark, Denver, Charlotte, Houston, San Francisco, Salt Lake City, Las Vegas, Austin, and Detroit.
  • You can upgrade to first class if your airline has available seats. Mostly, your airline emails you about available first-class seats and what to expect when flying first class. However, you must upgrade at least 24 hours before your departure.
  • You can get to Boston Logan International Airport (BOS) from Downtown Boston via the subway by taking the Blue Line train. The trip takes approximately 39 minutes. If you prefer the Line 7 bus, you arrive at the airport in around 45 minutes.
  • Passengers needing a special diet due to religious, medical, or age needs can book Delta Air Lines for cheap flights from Boston to John Wayne (Santa Ana). You can choose a vegetarian, diabetic, or low-sodium meal, depending on your dietary needs. However, you must preorder at least 24 hours before flight departure.
  • The best way to travel from Santa Ana Orange County John Wayne Airport (SNA) to Downtown Santa Ana is taking Lines 43 or 76 buses to arrive in about 1h 36min. However, a taxi, shuttle, or rental car can reach the city in around 16 minutes.

Reviews of the top 5 airlines serving from Boston to Santa Ana

 
See real verified KAYAK customer reviews for airlines flying from Boston to John Wayne (Santa Ana). Airline scores are aggregated from all reviews left by passengers on KAYAK after flying with an airline. KAYAK doesn’t show reviews that are older than 5 years. Learn how KAYAK collects reviews.
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SouthwestOverall score based on 4327 reviews
7.0Food
8.1Boarding
8.6Crew
8.0Comfort
7.5Entertainment
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This leg was much better, but we did have to have a 3 hour lay o er after coming from a very exhausting hiccup with our flight from BNA to Den

8.0 ExcellentCheryl, Apr 2026
DEN - SBA
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This leg was much better, but we did have to have a 3 hour lay o er after coming from a very exhausting hiccup with our flight from BNA to Den

The Air hostess were very rude on my flight from Houston to Austin . Their regular communication itself felt a they are shouting at people.

Boarding was easy. The seats are small and fairly uncomfortable

The problem with the seat assignments is that there were a lot of rows in the front that were empty but my row at the back was full. Just not so pleasant.

No food or entertainment, just a quick 40 minute flight. A little bumpy due to Santa Ana winds but pilot has no control over that. Good flight and landing!

Good but I prefer choose your own seat. With the new assigned seats they should board from the back I see no advantage to this new boarding. Just like every other airline

WiFi was not working and didn’t have a beverage service

Mediocre. Boarding is now unpleasant. The employees, once friendly and nice, are now regularly speaking sternly to passengers, badgering them to do things right so they can take off on time and gate check bags because they don't have enough overhead bin space. The pretzel snack was crushed flat and broken into even smaller pieces, which happens frequently lately. Drink service was suspended before they reached my row.

The charges were ridiculous for an hour flight and the turbulence was very scary.

3 hour delay. Had to change plans and was still delayed.

Flight was delayed, we could have been notified earlier and in a consistent manner. App was not refreshing for another passenger to get the latest flight status. We could have stayed and waited at the hotel instead of waiting at the airport had we known the flight was going to delayed for more than 5 hours. The toilet is too tight, and needs to be cleaned more frequently (every hour). The entertainment screen froze, the touch screen not responding to touch. We were upgraded to comfort, it is more comfortable than regular economy seats.

The baggage belt was not updated on the Delta App and was displayed on the wrong belt board. Was not expecting this to happen.

The plan was delayed and left DC 90 minutes late. However, it showed a 20 minute delay on the delta app, then a 12 min delay. It turned out to be an hour delay. I found out where the plane was with flightaware. Stop keeping customers in the dark about what is going on.

Everything went smoothly, although the usual gripes about airline travel were still present: the boarding process is inefficient, the snack selection is limited, and so on. Since there was extra space on the flight, the gate agent rearranged many people's seats to put people on the aisles and windows, leaving the middle seats empty, as much as possible, which was pretty great.

Pilots lied about waiting on “paperwork”. Sat in the plane for over an hour, waiting on some papers to be printed according to the pilot and then all of a sudden he says good news maintenance is finally on their way. Maybe they can fix it before we get our paperwork. Ended up missing my connection in LaGuardia and as a result, had a fly home to Lexington instead of the Louisville airport. Then paid $100 to uber to Louisville since it was midnight by the time I got in. I wish they would just be transparent with passengers sometimes and not try to beat around the bush on why things are delayed.

While they turned off most cabin lights to allow people to sleep, I was bothered by how bright the side lights still were. It was still quite bright for me in a window seat, when I wish I could have slept!

One of the flight attendants was a little cranky. I appreciated the free wifi and plug to charge my laptop

The flight was smooth, the crew was great but the plane was quite old

WiFi didn’t work most of the time. The usb chargers would work only occasionally for 5 mins and wouldn’t charge after that. Had to keep trying repeatedly at each of the seats in the row.

The crew bent over backwards to thank us for flying and make us comfortable. The food service was quick and efficient. The Captain communicated and said goodbye and thank you as we departed. They really stood out!

The crew was great. Very friendly and responsive. The plane was old, small and tight. We ran out of overhead space and I had to check. Middle seat was particularly tight.

The flight was delayed from take off because only one runway was operational in San Francisco.

Several missed and almost missed connections. It felt like everything was being patched together last minute without enough resources and it ended up being an extremely stressful experience that basically ruined our weekend on the west coast. What a waste.

Packed in plane small uncomfortable seats elbow to elbow nobody wants to be in that situation for the money they paid

Checking in united could not figure out my star alliance gold. Baggage did not get marked priority and didn't receive boarding passes. When got to SFO lounge personal fixed everything Immediately

Flight left on time, arrived early, pleasant staff provided water, coffee, etc. access to bathrooms was reasonable and were well maintained. blankets were available, lots of entertainment options. LUGGAGE SERVICE WAS GREAT. I got my one checked bag quickly and was able to make a bus connection for a 2 hour bus ride saving me from waiting another 1.5 hours.

Terrible, if possible won't be flying again anytime soon!

Wonderful in-seat entertainment with seatback screens and huge selection of quality movies. The ability to bluetooth connect headphones was amazing.

Horrible service no Wi-Fi connection on both leg of the flight and they are refusing to fix bad service

I will never fly ANA again. They lost one of my large pieces of checked luggage, the heaviest one with the most valuable items in it, and they said they will not send me an email unless they can't find it, even though the paper they gave me to track the status of my lost luggage requires a code from an email they are supposed to send me so I can do baggage tracing. They claim to be an international airline, but they also insist on calling a Japanese telephone number to confirm where to send the lost baggage if they find it. It is impossible to find an actual contact email address for customer support on their website, and their AI chatbot is unhelpful, directing you to a webpage that says it is for contact information but does not have any actual email addresses or phone numbers listed on it. My seat in economy did not recline at all, even though I was not sitting in an exit row nor the very back row. I had to sit in the fully upright position for over ten hours of international travel. Awful experience overall.

Crew was very friendly. Did not like being jammed in the back middle seat. Don’t understand why I can not select an aisle for free based on first come first serve. Also first time I’ve been on a flight which attempted land then circled Detroit airport multiple times.

Terrible. There was a lot of misleading information regarding ticketing, seat upgrades, & boarding group. I also expect my seat will recline. I have back problems & it is very painful for me of the seat doesn’t recline. In addition, when I choose a fare that allows me a carry-on bag, I expect to be able to carry it on. Not be forced to check it. Thos happened on my flight to MCO & back to Boston. Not sure I will ever fly JetBlue again. Further I bought the ticket through hat deal. I will NEVER do that again. They were incapable of providing an accurate record locator # for either leg of the trip. I had to call them before each flight with me VERY stressed about whether I would actually be able to get on my flight. Who does that? Who books flight & then FAILS to give an accurate record locator? Twice!

The flight was delayed 4 hours and the JetBlue people at the counter kept lying to us and telling us it was due to weather however all other flights were going in and out of NY and FL. Then they lied that the plane had to stop to refuel. Then they lied and said the plane needed a tire change. JetBlue is the worst. Then they gave a lot of people meal vouchers however I didn’t know they did that and they didn’t offer anything to me.

My experience with Jet Blue was wonderful. My experience with Kayak sucked and will never use again.

Jet Blue has excellent everything, Friendly customer service and staff, clean aircraft’s and is always on time.

Entertainment and wifi were very sub-par - audio issues and no wifi

We were delayed and had to circle due to weather and had to divert for fuel. While I understand that you can’t control the weather I would have appreciated knowing that the crew wasn’t going to run out of hours and then having to spend the night in the Raleigh airport.

Messy plane that was falling apart Small screens that didn't work

I was traveling with two small kids and our TV s were the only ones not working. Informed the flight attendant who did nothing about them.

They forced me to check my hand luggage at the gate.

American delayed the flight for a crew rest period. The delay occurred late in the evening - the earliest i can find is 10:20 pm. With a 6 am flight anyone on the flight would have already have been asleep (unless you are insane, a vampire or on drugs) and at least for me i was already on the way to the airport at 445 am the next morning when i discovered they delayed the flight until 9 am. Given the incoming flight was in the air at 6 pm the evening before this should have been figured out a lot more timely that was there only crew to use. Just frustrating given there is no consideration for customer experience anymore in flying.

Flight: Started on time. Comfortable flight. Arrived on time. Crew: Very cordial and helpful. Drinks and snack was served with a smile. Overall enjoyed the trip. Regards, Hari Doss Chanchala Doss

Early departure meant on time arrival. Only real problem was free internet had issues, although chatting with the internet help desk (you can do this via aainflight.com) got the issue resolved.

To have arrived on time and not 3 hours late after having already spent $100 to change to an earlier flight, only to arrive back home close to the original flight time.

American Airlines is a miserable experience. It is predictably miserable, in the sense that every time I fly American, I brace myself for the certainty that it will be unpleasant and uncomfortable. But it is unpredictable in the sense that I never know if the flight will be on time or delayed nine hours (both happened to me this week). I never know if I will be able to sit in the seat that I selected when I purchased the ticket or if I will be told by Customer Service (!!!) that I must relocate from first class to a seat in the back of the aircraft with no explanation (both happened to me this week). Will the food be frozen and half defrosted, or scalding hot? Will the drinks be warm? Will the flight attendants be surly and mean? Will the toilets be cramped and foul? Will the seats be narrow and uncomfortable? Will there be a real electric outlet at the seat, or just an unreliable USB-2 port? Will there be enough seats in the boarding lounge or just a few? Will the boarding process be smooth and efficient, or will the gate agents mess it up and delay it needlessly for 30 or 40 minutes? Will the catering and cleaning crew be prompt or will they take an extra 30 minutes? Will the brakes on the aircraft work properly, or will the pilot delay takeoff for four hours while the ground crew attends to what can only be described as routine maintenance that should have been done the night before? I've eexperienced every one of these unpleasant things this year, 2026. The only thing I can reliably count on is that American will find a new way to make the experience of flying as miserable as they possibly can.

The staff and service on American Airlines were truly outstanding. I had requested wheelchair assistance for my mother due to her knee issues, and the team went above and beyond every step of the way—from boarding in Boston to our arrival in Chicago. Their care, professionalism, and attentiveness made the entire experience smooth and stress-free. I’m very grateful for the support they provided.

Wifi was spotty. Tray table was very dirty when I sat down.

The WiFi would not connect enough for me to do my actual work. It permaspooled, disconnected, said it was connected, then wouldn't open an email... it was frustrating. I am not a tall person, 5'4" - and I felt cramped with little room to reach into my bag under the seat in front of me. I feel sorry for anyone taller than me having to fly. the one positive thing I will add, is the overhead bins are roomy enough to manage more bags than other carriers.

Going non stop to lax like I paid for. Not stopping in MCI for gas. Too long of delays

Found that the plane used for this short flight is smaller and therefore the seats are really squeezed tight.

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