Cheap flights from CAE to SNA (Columbia Metropolitan to John Wayne)

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Cheap Flights from CAE to SNA starting at $409 One Way, $1,017 Round Trip

Prices starting at $1,017 for return flights and $409 for one-way flights to John Wayne were the cheapest prices found within the past 7 days, for the period specified. Prices and availability are subject to change. Additional terms apply.

Sun, Apr 5 - Sat, Apr 11
CAE
Columbia
SNA
Orange County
$1,017 Roundtrip, found 2 days ago
$1,017
Roundtrip
found 2 days ago
Select American Airlines flight, departing Sun, Apr 5 from Columbia to Orange County, returning Sat, Apr 11, priced at $1,017 found 2 days ago
Sun, Apr 5 - Sat, Apr 11
CAE
Columbia
SNA
Orange County
$1,113 Roundtrip, found 2 days ago
$1,113
Roundtrip
found 2 days ago
Select American Airlines flight, departing Sun, Apr 5 from Columbia to Orange County, returning Sat, Apr 11, priced at $1,113 found 2 days ago
Sun, Apr 5 - Sat, Apr 11
CAE
Columbia
SNA
Orange County
$1,117 Roundtrip, found 2 days ago
$1,117
Roundtrip
found 2 days ago
Select American Airlines flight, departing Sun, Apr 5 from Columbia to Orange County, returning Sat, Apr 11, priced at $1,117 found 2 days ago
Sun, Apr 5 - Sat, Apr 11
CAE
Columbia
SNA
Orange County
$1,126 Roundtrip, found 2 days ago
$1,126
Roundtrip
found 2 days ago
Select American Airlines flight, departing Sun, Apr 5 from Columbia to Orange County, returning Sat, Apr 11, priced at $1,126 found 2 days ago
Sun, Apr 5 - Sat, Apr 11
CAE
Columbia
SNA
Orange County
$1,127 Roundtrip, found 2 days ago
$1,127
Roundtrip
found 2 days ago
Select American Airlines flight, departing Sun, Apr 5 from Columbia to Orange County, returning Sat, Apr 11, priced at $1,127 found 2 days ago

Hotel Ideas near John Wayne

Airport Hotels near John Wayne

Ayres Hotel Costa Mesa/Newport Beach

Ayres Hotel Costa Mesa/Newport Beach

4 out of 5
325 Bristol Street Costa Mesa CA
$139 nightly
The price is $155 total per night from Mar 29 to Mar 30
$155 total
Mar 29 - Mar 30
Total with taxes and fees
Book a stay at this business-friendly hotel in Costa Mesa. Enjoy free WiFi, 2 outdoor pools, and a free airport shuttle. Our guests praise the breakfast and ...
9/10 Wonderful! (3,140 reviews)
I enjoyed this hotel a great deal. The Temp. Very nice.There was a strange odor outside the hotel that smelled like garbage and I don’t know where it came from.

Reviewed on Mar 19, 2026

Ayres Hotel Costa Mesa/Newport Beach
Holiday Inn Santa Ana-Orange Co. Arpt by IHG

Holiday Inn Santa Ana-Orange Co. Arpt by IHG

3 out of 5
2726 S Grand Ave Santa Ana CA
$118 nightly
The price is $134 total per night from Mar 29 to Mar 30
$134 total
Mar 29 - Mar 30
Total with taxes and fees
Book a stay at this business-friendly hotel in Santa Ana. Enjoy free WiFi, a fitness center, and parking (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff and ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (1,283 reviews)
Staff was very nice and the room was clean, big and quiet. My only complaint is the air conditioner was very loud. Great stay though 🙂

Reviewed on Mar 20, 2026

Holiday Inn Santa Ana-Orange Co. Arpt by IHG
Hilton Anaheim

Hilton Anaheim

4 out of 5
777 W Convention Way Anaheim CA
$148 nightly
The price is $173 total per night from Mar 30 to Mar 31
$173 total
Mar 30 - Mar 31
Total with taxes and fees
Book a stay at this spa hotel in Anaheim. Enjoy a full-service spa, 4 restaurants, and 2 hot tubs. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms in ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (1,112 reviews)
Clean and comfortable. Close to Disneyland. Quiet place.

Reviewed on Mar 20, 2026

Hilton Anaheim
Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.

Hotels In Orange County

Holiday Inn Santa Ana-Orange Co. Arpt by IHG

Holiday Inn Santa Ana-Orange Co. Arpt by IHG

3 out of 5
2726 S Grand Ave Santa Ana CA
$118 nightly
The price is $134 total per night from Mar 29 to Mar 30
$134 total
Mar 29 - Mar 30
Total with taxes and fees
Book a stay at this business-friendly hotel in Santa Ana. Enjoy free WiFi, a fitness center, and parking (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff and ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (1,283 reviews)
Staff was very nice and the room was clean, big and quiet. My only complaint is the air conditioner was very loud. Great stay though 🙂

Reviewed on Mar 20, 2026

Holiday Inn Santa Ana-Orange Co. Arpt by IHG
Embassy Suites by Hilton Santa Ana Orange County Airport

Embassy Suites by Hilton Santa Ana Orange County Airport

3.5 out of 5
1325 East Dyer Road Santa Ana CA
$130 nightly
The price is $148 total per night from Mar 29 to Mar 30
$148 total
Mar 29 - Mar 30
Total with taxes and fees
Book a stay at this business-friendly hotel in Santa Ana. Enjoy free breakfast, a free airport shuttle, and room service. Our guests praise the breakfast and ...
6.2/10 (1,929 reviews)
Staff was very rude and not professional

Reviewed on Mar 19, 2026

Embassy Suites by Hilton Santa Ana Orange County Airport
MainStay Suites John Wayne Airport by Choice Hotels

MainStay Suites John Wayne Airport by Choice Hotels

2.5 out of 5
2701 Hotel Terrace Santa Ana CA
$88 nightly
The price is $100 total per night from Mar 30 to Mar 31
$100 total
Mar 30 - Mar 31
Total with taxes and fees
Book a stay at this business-friendly hotel in Santa Ana. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and free parking. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful ...
8/10 Very Good! (1,708 reviews)
Everything good, the shower needs upgrade and carpet

Reviewed on Mar 19, 2026

MainStay Suites John Wayne Airport by Choice Hotels
Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.

Orange County Hotels With Airport Transportation

MainStay Suites John Wayne Airport by Choice Hotels

MainStay Suites John Wayne Airport by Choice Hotels

2.5 out of 5
2701 Hotel Terrace Santa Ana CA
$88 nightly
The price is $100 total per night from Mar 30 to Mar 31
$100 total
Mar 30 - Mar 31
Total with taxes and fees
Book a stay at this business-friendly hotel in Santa Ana. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and free parking. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful ...
8/10 Very Good! (1,708 reviews)
Everything good, the shower needs upgrade and carpet

Reviewed on Mar 19, 2026

MainStay Suites John Wayne Airport by Choice Hotels
Best Western Plus Orange County Airport North

Best Western Plus Orange County Airport North

2.5 out of 5
2700 Hotel Terrace Dr. Santa Ana CA
$113 nightly
The price is $128 total per night from Mar 22 to Mar 23
$128 total
Mar 22 - Mar 23
Total with taxes and fees
Book a stay at this business-friendly hotel in Santa Ana. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and free parking. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (1,765 reviews)
I stayed a few days at the hotel. At first I was a bit concerned because i arrived about 20 minutes early, I asked to check in and they said they were waiting on rooms to be cleaned. Then the area began to fill up with customers that wanted to check in. They would not allow anyone to check in, there ...

Reviewed on Mar 20, 2026

Best Western Plus Orange County Airport North
Hotel Zessa Orange County Airport, a DoubleTree by Hilton

Hotel Zessa Orange County Airport, a DoubleTree by Hilton

4 out of 5
201 E MacArthur Blvd Santa Ana CA
$114 nightly
The price is $129 total per night from Apr 4 to Apr 5
$129 total
Apr 4 - Apr 5
Total with taxes and fees
Book a stay at this business-friendly hotel in Santa Ana. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast (surcharge), and a free airport shuttle. Our guests praise the helpful staff ...
9/10 Wonderful! (666 reviews)
When we

Reviewed on Mar 20, 2026

Hotel Zessa Orange County Airport, a DoubleTree by Hilton
Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.

Low Priced Orange County Hotels

Motel 6 Santa Ana, CA

Motel 6 Santa Ana, CA

2 out of 5
1623 East 1st Street Santa Ana CA
$79 nightly
The price is $89 total per night from Mar 31 to Apr 1
$89 total
Mar 31 - Apr 1
Total with taxes and fees
Stay at this motel in Santa Ana. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and a 24-hour front desk. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms in our reviews. ...
7.4/10 Good! (1,008 reviews)
What amenities? No shampoo or body lotion!

Reviewed on Mar 18, 2026

Motel 6 Santa Ana, CA
West Coast Inn - Near Gem Theatre

West Coast Inn - Near Gem Theatre

2 out of 5
Santa Ana CA
$104 nightly
The price is $115 total per night from Mar 22 to Mar 23
$115 total
Mar 22 - Mar 23
Total with taxes and fees
Stay at this vacation home in Santa Ana. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and room service. Popular attractions Anaheim Convention Center and Disney California ...
West Coast Inn - Near Gem Theatre
Best Western Plus Orange County Airport North

Best Western Plus Orange County Airport North

2.5 out of 5
2700 Hotel Terrace Dr. Santa Ana CA
$113 nightly
The price is $128 total per night from Mar 22 to Mar 23
$128 total
Mar 22 - Mar 23
Total with taxes and fees
Book a stay at this business-friendly hotel in Santa Ana. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and free parking. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (1,765 reviews)
I stayed a few days at the hotel. At first I was a bit concerned because i arrived about 20 minutes early, I asked to check in and they said they were waiting on rooms to be cleaned. Then the area began to fill up with customers that wanted to check in. They would not allow anyone to check in, there ...

Reviewed on Mar 20, 2026

Best Western Plus Orange County Airport North
Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.

Family Friendly Hotels in Orange County

Embassy Suites by Hilton Santa Ana Orange County Airport

Embassy Suites by Hilton Santa Ana Orange County Airport

3.5 out of 5
1325 East Dyer Road Santa Ana CA
$130 nightly
The price is $148 total per night from Mar 29 to Mar 30
$148 total
Mar 29 - Mar 30
Total with taxes and fees
Book a stay at this business-friendly hotel in Santa Ana. Enjoy free breakfast, a free airport shuttle, and room service. Our guests praise the breakfast and ...
6.2/10 (1,929 reviews)
Staff was very rude and not professional

Reviewed on Mar 19, 2026

Embassy Suites by Hilton Santa Ana Orange County Airport
MainStay Suites John Wayne Airport by Choice Hotels

MainStay Suites John Wayne Airport by Choice Hotels

2.5 out of 5
2701 Hotel Terrace Santa Ana CA
$88 nightly
The price is $100 total per night from Mar 30 to Mar 31
$100 total
Mar 30 - Mar 31
Total with taxes and fees
Book a stay at this business-friendly hotel in Santa Ana. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and free parking. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful ...
8/10 Very Good! (1,708 reviews)
Everything good, the shower needs upgrade and carpet

Reviewed on Mar 19, 2026

MainStay Suites John Wayne Airport by Choice Hotels
Best Western Plus Orange County Airport North

Best Western Plus Orange County Airport North

2.5 out of 5
2700 Hotel Terrace Dr. Santa Ana CA
$113 nightly
The price is $128 total per night from Mar 22 to Mar 23
$128 total
Mar 22 - Mar 23
Total with taxes and fees
Book a stay at this business-friendly hotel in Santa Ana. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and free parking. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (1,765 reviews)
I stayed a few days at the hotel. At first I was a bit concerned because i arrived about 20 minutes early, I asked to check in and they said they were waiting on rooms to be cleaned. Then the area began to fill up with customers that wanted to check in. They would not allow anyone to check in, there ...

Reviewed on Mar 20, 2026

Best Western Plus Orange County Airport North
Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.

CAE to SNA Route Info

Origin Airport
Destination Airport
Number Of Airlines Serving
Distance
Shortest Flight Departure Time
Shortest Flight Departure Date
CAE Address & GPS
Address:
125-A Summer Lake
Columbia SC, 29170
United States
IATA Code:
CAE
Longitude:
-81.119497
Latitude:
33.938804
Time Zone:
America/New_York
SNA Address & GPS
Address:
18601 Airport Way
Santa Ana CA, 92707
United States
IATA Code:
SNA
Longitude:
-117.860538
Latitude:
33.680201
Time Zone:
America/Los_Angeles

Frequently asked questions

Are there non-stop flights from Columbia Metropolitan Airport (CAE) to SNA?
Flying from Columbia Metropolitan Airport to SNA? Breaking up the trip is the only option you've got as there are currently no carriers that operate directly on this route. However, American Airlines, Delta Air Lines and Aeromexico offer the closest thing — a flight with just one stop.
What is the shortest flight from CAE to John Wayne Airport?
Grab a glass of vino and get cozy in your seat with an engrossing book or movie. With the trip from Columbia to Santa Ana taking 6 hours and 31 minutes, there's plenty of time to sit back and enjoy the ride.
How many hours flight from Columbia Metropolitan Airport to John Wayne Airport?
Typically, the flight from Columbia Metropolitan Airport to SNA takes 6 hours and 39 minutes. If you're eager to be as comfortable as you can, think about upgrading your seat using miles or cash.
What airlines have the most flights from Columbia Metropolitan Airport to John Wayne Airport (SNA)?
You'll have to make at least one stopover if you're planning to fly from Columbia to Santa Ana. Unfortunately, there aren't any airlines that offer nonstop flights on this route.

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