Cheap flights from Santa Ana, California to Phoenix from $50

If you are unable to visit Phoenix during the month of February, then departing from Santa Ana, California during the month January is also very affordable. Most momondo users find prices during this month for around $206.

On average, the least expensive day to fly to Phoenix from Santa Ana, California is on a Friday. momondo users have found tickets for Friday departures for as low as $277. However, this price may fluctuate depending on the airline, the season, and holidays. On the other hand, Sunday is the most expensive day to depart from Santa Ana, California because it is more convenient for both business and leisure travelers. As a result, prices tend to be around $345.

The cheapest time of day to fly to Phoenix is at noon when flights can be purchased for as low as $223. In the morning is when there is more demand to fly to Phoenix, so prices are often more expensive at around $331 per ticket.

Fly from Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty to Phoenix-Mesa Gateway for the best Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty - Phoenix flight prices

You are more likely to see cheaper flights to Phoenix from Santa Ana, California when booking weeks ahead of your departure date. In general, you can expect to find flights to Phoenix for around $253 when searching weeks out. However, flight prices might be lower outside of this timeframe. For example, people recently found flights to Phoenix from Santa Ana, California for as low as $172 on momondo.

There are 4 cabin classes available to choose from on Santa Ana, California to Phoenix flights. Cabin price and availability will vary by airline so perform a search above to find the right deals for you.

Allegiant Air, Frontier, and Southwest are the most popular carriers operating from Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty to Phoenix

Frontier, Southwest and American Airlines are the top three most popular airlines that fly to Phoenix from Santa Ana, California according to our data. Frontier is the first choice among our users, with 43% of people opting to fly with this airline when traveling to Phoenix. Keep in mind that there are 9 different airlines that fly to Phoenix on a routine basis, so you have a few additional options to choose from.

As of November 2026, there are 20 flights per day flying from Santa Ana, California to Phoenix. The most common time of day flights depart is 6:00AM, with 54% of flights taking off in the afternoon.

As of November 2026, 140 flights take off from Santa Ana, California and land in Phoenix each week. The most common flight departure day for this route is Sun, with 19% of weekly flights taking off on this day.