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Cheap flights from Melbourne Airport to Santa Ana from $1,509

This is the cheapest retur flight price found by a Cheapflights user in the last 72 hours by searching for a flight departing on 9/8. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
MEL — SNA
15 Jul — 22 Jul1
1 adult

Cheap flight deals from Melbourne to Santa Ana

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Melbourne (MEL) to Santa Ana (SNA). Learn about various techniques such as flexible date searches, comparing prices across and setting up price alerts. Use these methods to find the cheapest flights available for your travel needs. Data last updated 10 July 2025.

Round-trip from

$1,509

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

August

Average price

$1,561
United Airlines
  • United Airlines
  • 9/8-23/8
  • 3 total stops
  • 47h 33m total
  • Melbourne to Santa Ana
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 11% potential increase in price ($284 potential increase over avg. return price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 3% potential price decrease ($74 potential savings vs. average return price).
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Cheapest flights from Melbourne to Santa Ana
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Melbourne to Santa Ana. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on 10 July 2025.

Sat 9/810:55MEL - SNA
1 stop17h 13mUnited Airlines
Sat 23/808:55SNA - MEL
2 stops30h 20mUnited Airlines
Deal found 9/7$1,509
Sat 9/818:00MEL - SNA
2 stops35h 24mMultiple Airlines
Sat 23/813:25SNA - MEL
2 stops31h 20mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 9/7$1,543
Mon 13/1006:55MEL - SNA
2 stops48h 31mSingapore Airlines
Sat 25/1017:59SNA - MEL
2 stops44h 16mSingapore Airlines
Deal found 10/7$2,209
Mon 24/1107:20MEL - SNA
2 stops25h 09mJapan Airlines
Sat 6/1208:00SNA - MEL
2 stops26h 40mJapan Airlines
Deal found 10/7$2,873
Mon 29/922:45MEL - SNA
2 stops36h 46mQatar Airways
Sun 19/1021:20SNA - MEL
2 stops50h 30mQatar Airways
Deal found 8/7$3,544
Sat 25/1023:55MEL - SNA
2 stops36h 23mEmirates
Mon 3/1110:36SNA - MEL
2 stops36h 39mEmirates
Deal found 8/7$4,612

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Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Melbourne Airport to Santa Ana that are best for you.

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Melbourne

Fly to

Santa Ana

Route

Depart

Return

Price

MelbourneSanta Ana

MEL - SNA

MELSNA

Melbourne

Sat 9/8

10:55-11:08

1 stop17h 13m

Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty

Sat 23/8

08:55-08:15

2 stops30h 20m

$1,509

MelbourneSanta Ana

MEL - SNA

MELSNA

Melbourne

Sat 9/8

18:00-12:24

2 stops35h 24m

Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty

Sat 23/8

13:25-13:45

2 stops31h 20m

$1,543

MelbourneSanta Ana

MEL - SNA

MELSNA

Melbourne

Mon 13/10

06:55-13:26

2 stops48h 31m

Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty

Sat 25/10

17:59-08:15

2 stops44h 16m

$2,209

MelbourneSanta Ana

MEL - SNA

MELSNA

Melbourne

Mon 24/11

07:20-13:29

2 stops25h 09m

Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty

Sat 6/12

08:00-05:40

2 stops26h 40m

$2,873

MelbourneSanta Ana

MEL - SNA

MELSNA

Melbourne

Mon 29/9

22:45-18:31

2 stops36h 46m

Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty

Sun 19/10

21:20-17:50

2 stops50h 30m

$3,544

MelbourneSanta Ana

MEL - SNA

MELSNA

Melbourne

Sat 25/10

23:55-18:18

2 stops36h 23m

Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty

Mon 3/11

10:36-18:15

2 stops36h 39m

$4,612

MelbourneSanta Ana

MEL - SNA

MELSNA

Melbourne

Mon 29/12

13:00-18:28

1 stop24h 28m

$1,566

MelbourneSanta Ana

MEL - SNA

MELSNA

Melbourne

Wed 8/10

19:25-13:26

2 stops36h 01m

$1,693

MelbourneSanta Ana

MEL - SNA

MELSNA

Melbourne

Mon 6/10

08:25-16:07

2 stops25h 42m

$1,786

MelbourneSanta Ana

MEL - SNA

MELSNA

Melbourne

Thu 18/9

15:15-18:31

2 stops44h 16m

$1,981

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Deals found on 8/7

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What is the cheapest time of day to fly from MEL to SNA?

Find hourly flight availability from Melbourne to Santa Ana. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated 10 July 2025.

It’s optimal to fly from Melbourne Airport to Santa Ana at midday. By choosing this option you can save up to 1% on the cost of your flight, compared to a flight in the morning.

Reviews of airlines servicing Santa Ana

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to Santa Ana. Read reviews, discover amenities, and learn about the overall travel experience offered by airlines. Use this information to make informed decisions when choosing an airline for your flight to Santa Ana. Reviews last updated 10 July 2025.
Check out reviews from past customers who have flown with Japan Airlines, Emirates, andSingapore Airlines from Melbourne Airport to Santa Ana to help guide your decision. You can also see how each airline stacks up in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Japan Airlines
8.3
Very Good
1,511 reviews
Check prices

Overall

8.3

Crew

8.7

Boarding

8.4

Comfort

8.2

Entertainment

7.8

Food

7.7

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Roger,June 2025

ORD - PIT

My bag was at O’Hare airport for five hours waiting on my next flight because it was delayed for 2 1/2 hours and they couldn’t put it on the right goddamn airplane. I am home in Pennsylvania without my bag and all my stuff.
Japan Airlines
8.3
Very Good
1,511 reviews
Japan Airlines
8.3
Very Good
1,511 reviews
Check prices

Overall

8.3

Crew

8.7

Boarding

8.4

Comfort

8.2

Entertainment

7.8

Food

7.7

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Roger,June 2025

ORD - PIT

My bag was at O’Hare airport for five hours waiting on my next flight because it was delayed for 2 1/2 hours and they couldn’t put it on the right goddamn airplane. I am home in Pennsylvania without my bag and all my stuff.
Emirates
8.1
Very Good
3,288 reviews
Japan Airlines
8.3
Very Good
1,511 reviews
Check prices

Overall

8.3

Crew

8.7

Boarding

8.4

Comfort

8.2

Entertainment

7.8

Food

7.7

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Roger,June 2025

ORD - PIT

My bag was at O’Hare airport for five hours waiting on my next flight because it was delayed for 2 1/2 hours and they couldn’t put it on the right goddamn airplane. I am home in Pennsylvania without my bag and all my stuff.
Singapore Airlines
8.1
Very Good
1,324 reviews
Japan Airlines
8.3
Very Good
1,511 reviews
Check prices

Overall

8.3

Crew

8.7

Boarding

8.4

Comfort

8.2

Entertainment

7.8

Food

7.7

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Roger,June 2025

ORD - PIT

My bag was at O’Hare airport for five hours waiting on my next flight because it was delayed for 2 1/2 hours and they couldn’t put it on the right goddamn airplane. I am home in Pennsylvania without my bag and all my stuff.
Qatar Airways
7.4
Good
3,590 reviews
Japan Airlines
8.3
Very Good
1,511 reviews
Check prices

Overall

8.3

Crew

8.7

Boarding

8.4

Comfort

8.2

Entertainment

7.8

Food

7.7

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Roger,June 2025

ORD - PIT

My bag was at O’Hare airport for five hours waiting on my next flight because it was delayed for 2 1/2 hours and they couldn’t put it on the right goddamn airplane. I am home in Pennsylvania without my bag and all my stuff.
United Airlines
7.4
Good
8,846 reviews
Japan Airlines
8.3
Very Good
1,511 reviews
Check prices

Overall

8.3

Crew

8.7

Boarding

8.4

Comfort

8.2

Entertainment

7.8

Food

7.7

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Roger,June 2025

ORD - PIT

My bag was at O’Hare airport for five hours waiting on my next flight because it was delayed for 2 1/2 hours and they couldn’t put it on the right goddamn airplane. I am home in Pennsylvania without my bag and all my stuff.

Related info for your journey

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from Melbourne to Santa Ana. Access travel guides, tips, and recommendations to enhance your travel experience. Get information about local attractions, weather, transportation options, and more.

  • What airport do you fly into for flights to Santa Ana from Melbourne?

    Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty (SNA) is the airport you will fly into if you book a flight from Melbourne to Santa Ana. You should not have trouble finding flights to J. Wayne/Orange Cnty from Melbourne; the airport handles an average of 0 inbound flights from Melbourne per day. You should also have plenty of airline options to choose from since 0 airlines have flights to the Santa Ana airport from Melbourne. It is only a 7.7 km journey from J. Wayne/Orange Cnty (SNA) to Santa Ana’s city centre.

  • What are the cheapest airlines flying from Melbourne Airport to Santa Ana round-trip?

    Our cheapest airline available from Melbourne Airport to Santa Ana is United Airlines. Our recent data shows that you can find tickets from as low as $1,509 on this airline. Additional options worth looking into are Singapore Airlines and Japan Airlines, starting at $2,209 and $2,873 round-trip.

  • What are the cheapest airlines to fly from Melbourne Airport to Santa Ana one-way?

    One-way options have recently been found by users for as low as $1,566 on United Airlines. Other airlines that offer cheap prices include Singapore Airlines from $1,693 and Japan Airlines from $1,786 one-way.

  • Can I find deals for flights from Melbourne to Santa Ana that include hotel bookings?

    Yes. In addition to deals on Melbourne to Santa Ana flights, Cheapflights offers holiday packages that include both flights and hotel.

  • How can I find direct flights from Melbourne to Santa Ana?

    After entering your origin and destination, apply the non-stop filter on the search result page to find direct flights from Melbourne to Santa Ana.

  • Can I find deals for business class flights from Melbourne to Santa Ana?

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Melbourne to Santa Ana by cabin class. In addition to browsing deals, you can also filter by cabin class on the search results page after making a search.

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