BOS - SNA

$164 Find Cheap Flights from Boston to John Wayne (Santa Ana) - Compare and Save

This is the cheapest one-way flight price found by a KAYAK user in the last 72 hours by searching for a flight from Boston to Santa Ana departing on 9/5. 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.
1 adult
1 adult, Economy, 0 bags

KAYAK searches hundreds of travel sites at once for deals on flights to John Wayne (Santa Ana)

 
These are the airlines KAYAK users have selected most often from within our search results in flight searches from Boston to John Wayne (Santa Ana), 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 Boston to John Wayne (Santa Ana), as well as popular online travel agencies
Travelers love KAYAK
41,299,237 searches in the past 7 days on KAYAK

Save 21% or moreCompare multiple travel sites with one search.

Track pricesNot ready to book? Create a price alert for when prices drop.

Bundle and saveSave money when you bundle your flight + hotel.

Filter your dealsChoose cabin class, free Wi-Fi and more.

Everything you should know

Cheapest round-trip
$322
Typical prices: $291-$524
United Airlines
Sat 10/24Mon 10/26
BOS - SNA • 1 stop
Cheapest one-way
$164
Typical prices: $163-$250
United Airlines
Sat 9/5
BOS - SNA • 1 stop
Top airlines
Cheapest • from $322 (round-trip)
Best reviews • 7.9 score
Airline reviews
Airline reviews
+1
+1
Airline reviews
Airline reviews
+1
Nonstop flights
Not available
There are currently no direct flights between Boston and Santa Ana. You'll need at least 1 connection.
Insights
Insights
Insights
Insights
Top layover airports
Cheapest • Avg $171 (round-trip)
Shortest trip • 8h 10m (one-way)
Insights
Insights
Insights
Insights
When to book
in advance
Our data shows that travelers who book at least 2 weeks in advance save around 22% compared to booking last minute.
Insights
Insights
Insights
Insights
When to travel
Cheapest • 21% price drop
Most popular
Good to know
Good to know
+1
+1
Good to know
Good to know
+1
Start a new search
KAYAK searches 100s of sites at once to find you the best travel deals.
We hope you love your trip to Santa Ana!
Flight Deals
Booking Insights
Flight Deals

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.
Discover the best prices for you by selecting your travel dates on KAYAK.

Recent round-trip flight deals from Boston to Santa Ana

Sat, Oct 24 - Mon, Oct 26
United Airlines Logo
12:45 pm - 6:41 pm
BOS
-
SNA
8h 56m
1 stop
United Airlines Logo
6:30 pm - 5:51 am
SNA
-
BOS
8h 21m
1 stop
$322United Airlines
Wed, Aug 19 - Wed, Aug 26
American Airlines Logo
7:30 am - 1:30 pm
BOS
-
SNA
9h 00m
1 stop
American Airlines Logo
1:20 pm - 11:24 pm
SNA
-
BOS
7h 04m
1 stop
$327American Airlines
Thu, Aug 13 - Wed, Aug 19
Southwest Logo
8:40 am - 3:25 pm
BOS
-
SNA
9h 45m
1 stop
Southwest Logo
1:30 pm - 12:05 am
SNA
-
BOS
7h 35m
1 stop
$328Southwest
Wed, Aug 19 - Tue, Aug 25
Southwest Logo
9:25 am - 4:45 pm
BOS
-
SNA
10h 20m
2 stops
Southwest Logo
1:30 pm - 12:05 am
SNA
-
BOS
7h 35m
1 stop
$332Southwest
Tue, Jul 28 - Tue, Aug 4
American Airlines Logo
8:01 am - 1:31 pm
BOS
-
SNA
8h 30m
1 stop
American Airlines Logo
7:32 pm - 5:45 am
SNA
-
BOS
7h 13m
1 stop
$333American Airlines
Tue, Oct 27 - Tue, Oct 27
Southwest Logo
5:15 am - 1:15 pm
BOS
-
SNA
11h 00m
2 stops
Southwest Logo
8:25 pm - 8:20 am
SNA
-
BOS
8h 55m
2 stops
$337Southwest
Fri, Aug 28 - Mon, Aug 31
American Airlines Logo
6:45 am - 1:30 pm
BOS
-
SNA
9h 45m
1 stop
American Airlines Logo
12:23 pm - 11:24 pm
SNA
-
BOS
8h 01m
1 stop
$338American Airlines
Tue, Jul 14 - Tue, Jul 21
American Airlines Logo
6:00 am - 12:05 pm
BOS
-
SNA
9h 05m
1 stop
American Airlines Logo
7:32 pm - 5:45 am
SNA
-
BOS
7h 13m
1 stop
$339American Airlines
Sat, Oct 24 - Mon, Oct 26
Southwest Logo
5:05 am - 10:20 am
BOS
-
SNA
8h 15m
1 stop
Southwest Logo
7:50 pm - 8:20 am
SNA
-
BOS
9h 30m
2 stops
$343Southwest
Thu, Oct 22 - Tue, Oct 27
Delta Logo
3:30 pm - 10:24 pm
BOS
-
SNA
9h 54m
1 stop
Delta Logo
7:15 am - 8:23 pm
SNA
-
BOS
10h 08m
1 stop
$344Delta
Booking Insights

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 October.

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 May, where tickets cost $333 (return) on average. On the other hand, the most expensive months are November and January, where the average cost of round-trip tickets is $511 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 22% compared to booking last minute. For the absolute cheapest price, our data suggests you should book 5 weeks before departure.

Good to know

Low seasonJanuary
Cheapest flight$164
Best time to beat the crowds but there is an average 14% increase in price.
Most popular time to fly with an average 6% increase in price.
Flight from Boston to John Wayne (Santa Ana)

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.
Estimated round-trip price
KAYAK looks at all historical flight data for each date to provide a predicted price for one-way trips or round-trips 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 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 5 days, the lowest price for a flight from Boston to John Wayne (Santa Ana) was $164 for a one-way ticket and $322 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 $488 and an overall rating of 7.9, Southwest is the most popular choice. Delta is also a great choice for the route, with an average price of $433 and an overall rating of 7.8.

  • 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.
Need help choosing which airline to fly with from Boston to Santa Ana? KAYAK airline reviews give an overall score for each airline based on loads of factors, including comfort, boarding, in-flight entertainment and more, to make your decision easier. See airline scores according to verified KAYAK customer reviews.
7.9
SouthwestOverall score based on 4246 reviews
7.0Food
7.5Entertainment
8.1Boarding
8.6Crew
8.0Comfort
Airline reviews

The flight was late. The crew was rude. There was no food. Cramped and uncomfortable. Nothing about this flight was good.

2.0 MediocreIrene, Jun 2026
DEN - SFO
Read more Southwest reviews

The flight was late. The crew was rude. There was no food. Cramped and uncomfortable. Nothing about this flight was good.

It was just okay, no frills, basic transportation with no luxury. No screens on the seats, no water or drinks on a short flight. Full flight but at least it was on time.

The first time I flew in the extra legroom section. It was difficult to notice a difference. I had bad luck with my neighbors. The crew was okay. Southwest has reduced the live TV options.

No gluten free snacks. Seats felt worn or bare bones even though it was a new 737 MAX 8.

Plane was clean and comfortable. Flight attendants and gate staff were professional, friendly and efficient. Boarding and deplaning were orderly and efficient. All in all, the typical excellent Southwest experience.

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

Great flight. Outstanding Service. Southwest was able to put us on a direct flight to Denver when the connection could have been affected by a later arrival to Baltimore. The direct flight was less expensive that the flight with the connection in Baltimore.

Flights delayed by 4-6 hours. Boarding was a mess and unclear. Bags were not at arrival airport and had never even been put on the plane. No idea when I’ll get them. Don’t fly into Denver!

The open seating makes passengers boarding ahead of you think they also have the right to the empty middle seat. Trumper next to me refused to move her laptop bag from my leg area. I did not make a fuss since it was a short flight.

Three delays that got us home hours later than expected.

I thought the service was very nice and pleasant. There were no hiccups and no issues so overall a good experience.

It was a pleasant surprise to have complimentary Wi-Fi on the flight

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

I really liked the legroom. I am 6’4”.a at For some reason our seats were not together and using the app to fix it didn’t work. Passengers were nice enough to move for us but you should absolutely ensure a parent sits with their child.

They changed planes and the new plane couldn’t carry enough fuel to fly across the country so we had to stop in Kansas City to refuel. Flight was delayed .

5 hours of delay that could've been much shorter if Delta had taken the 1 hour delay they imposed on the flight before boarding to run any of the plane checks required for flight to find the hydraulic issue that required nearly 3 hours to fix. $24 of meal credit buys a sandwich and a soft drink. Poor communication within the terminal about what gate we'd be re-boarding from and when we'd be re-boarding.

Seats are much much more comfortable than United, which is what I usually fly

Great. Flight departed early and arrived early. Deplaning and baggage claim ww were quick.

They separated our seats and moved us to the back of the plane. Hundreds of dollars and thousands of miles used and this was my platinum member experience.

The flight was canceled two hours before departure, it took over five hours to rebook us on another flight.

Boarding was great, and the crew were very friendly. The seats must have been a bit on the older side and you could feel some of the seat components through the padding. Also, the plugs did not work on the row's entertainment screen or charging ports. Checked bag was transferred for connecting flight, and we appreciated how early we had the connecting gate information.

Food was great. Staff was phenomenal. Seats were a bit hard and could use a lot more entertainment options as far as movies to choose from. WiFi was good. Overall great trip.

Destroyed my suitcase. Tired of talking about it. Cancelling my unite mileage plus account.

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.

Flight delayed for more than 16 hrs and no effort was spent to provide an alternate

Our original business class flight was cancelled so we not only downgraded but we were also spread out across the plane not sitting together in separate middle seats. My poor kids were scared and couldn’t see me on the flight and the crew wasn’t sensitive to the situation and what the airlines did to us. Very dissatisfied with United airlines.

The flight and crew were fine. The entertainment- the sound was so bad through the headphones I could barely understand it and it was a show I had seen before. The food might have been fine but having to have an account with united in order to access the app in order to pay for the food was rage inducing. I had entered my credit card info at home and logged in as guest but that wouldn’t allow the “wallet” tab to open in the app. And then the wifi was so bad that it took about 45 minutes to fully log in and get all the info working at which time I missed the food. You shouldn’t have to give your address, email and phone number in order to get a hamburger.

The control panel for the seat back screen did not work at all after takeoff.

The crew was nice but the people going to Orange County are so entitled. Everyone thinks everything is suppose for be perfect for them. Tough crowd.

How they treated my luggage was horrible. And foods are not edible… Flight attendants were not listening my request. Etc

Terrible boarding and first class experience. Nice staff but overall disorganized, dirty plane.

The flight was delayed significantly and we sat on runway after landing for awhile. Best thing was the flight attendant, Jenny, in first class, who was very professional and attentive. She was excellent - the rest of the flight was not.

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.

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.

The flight was significantly delayed for 6.5 hours because of snow. There was no communication once the plane returned to the gate regarding when the flight would resume. Other flights were departing while our flight was being unloaded for reasons unknown. Our flight also seemed out of the queue regarding further deicing, refueling, and waiting to Taxi to the runway.

After the door had been closed, the cockpit makes an announcement that catering is running late and it is not the airline's fault. It is their fault in the sense that we had to sit for 2 hours or more when we could have stayed in the terminal. Poor communications between catering and airline. This caused a young man to lose his temper and he went storming out hitting objects. He had complained to the gate agent that he had already waited at the gate 7 hours and when can the airplane leave? Airilnes do a poor job of explaining delays, maintenance issues, etc. whereas being truthful may gain more sympathy or understanding.

Amazing food, great staff, with one noticable detail missing ...but no seat entertainment in any of aircraft ...I am not a fan

The foot ottoman cushion was missing on my business class seat.. the hydraulics is on its last leg & seat cushions do not have support or paddling. Heavily dented by butts

On our return trip we were able to get on an earlier flight. American airlines made it so easy to do & at no cost!

Whole experience was poor. Delayed 2 hours. Lied about the delays. Was all jet blues fault and tried to blame on air traffic control. Sent out other let trips and wouldn't allow people to switch aircraft.

It was fine for what it was. It’s not luxury travel but it was efficient, for the most part. Having my carry-on transferred into luggage however, was unwelcome.

I was seated next to an autistic child who was out of control and had a child behind me kicking my seat for most of the trip. I will never fly JetBlue again. Ever. I don't care how cheap it is. It's terrible.

Great price, easy check in, love the free drinks and snacks, and nice crew. The only negative part was waiting for your seat assignment 5 minutes before boarding, and the seats are a bit uncomfortable.

All airline travel outside of First or Business class is an ordeal to be endured. This trip was ok, small o, small k.

Flight emergency landed in Chicago due to “Odor” in back of plane . Had to buy ANOTHER TICKET to get to Boston cash out of my own pocket . Then they would notchange my return flight time without a 400. Charge!!!! Insulting.

we were an hour delayed after boarding and given no reason. Headsets cost money. Also there were openrows with no one setting in them but we were told we were not allowed to swtich.

Very pleasant flight attendants. Gate crew rather loud chatting with each other.

Service for food to our seat was a bit slow. Snack choices were just pretzels or baked chips. My seat cushion was not attached. Other than Barbie, video choice were not very good or current.

almost 4 hour delay as they over booked and had to wait for 8-10 volunteers to agree to travel next day.

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

Information on your arrival and departure airports