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The Metropolitan Museum of Art
One of the world’s great art museums, spanning ancient to modern collections across a vast Fifth Avenue building.
Flights from Santa Ana, CA to New York, NY depart on average 65 times per day, taking around 5h 57m. Cheap flight tickets for this journey start at $196 (€161) but you can travel from only $164 (€134) by bus.
There are 4 flights per day. The earliest flight runs at 05:15, the last at 21:27. The fastest flight covers the 2434 miles (3918 km) distance in 8h 3m. June is the cheapest month to fly.
Distance 2434 miles (3918 km) |
Average flight duration 5h 57m |
Cheapest ticket price $196 (€161) |
Flights per day 65 |
Direct flights 4 |
Fastest flight 8h 3m |
First flight 5:15 AM |
Last flight 9:27 PM |
Cheapest Month Jun |
Cheapest Day Mon |
High Season Jan - Mar |
Low Season Apr - Jun |
Cheapest price
$294
Average price
$294
Fastest journey
8 h 3 m
Average duration
8 h 3 m
Flights per day
1
Distance
3918 km
The best way to find a cheap flight ticket from Santa Ana, CA to New York, NY is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Santa Ana, CA to New York, NY will cost around $294 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $294.
Of the 1 flights that leave Santa Ana, CA for New York, NY onSat, Jun 27, 1 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Sat, Jun 27 the direct flights cover the 3918 km distance in an average of 8 h 3 m but if you time it right, some flights will get you there in just 8 h 3 m .
On Sat, Jun 27 the longest flights will take 8 h 3 m and usually involve a change or two along the way, but you might be able to save a few pennies if you’re on a budget.


Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Santa Ana, CA to New York, NY among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $164. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 5h 57m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $164, and a train costs an average of $295.
Distance: 2434 miles (3918 km)
| Flight | Most popular Train | Bus |
|---|---|---|
$312 Average price | $586 Average price | $274 Average price Cheapest |
8h 57m Average total duration Fastest 5h 57m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* | 66h 46m Average total duration 66h 16m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 75h 32m Average total duration 75h 2m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
This is compared to other travel options from Santa Ana, CA to New York, NY:
A bus is $38 (€31) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Santa Ana, CA to New York, NY costing on average $312 (€255).
A bus is $311 (€255) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Santa Ana, CA to New York, NY costing on average $586 (€479).
Other travel options to New York, NY take longer:
Train takes on average 66h 16m.
Bus takes on average 75h 2m.
The table below shows live departures for Santa Ana, CA to New York, NY flights for today, Saturday, June 20. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated flight journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
AS774 · AS239 | 5:32 PM John Wayne Airport | 18h59 | 3:31 PM Newark Liberty International Airport | 1 transfer | |
AS774 · AS314 | 5:32 PM John Wayne Airport | 10h27 | 6:59 AM Newark Liberty International Airport | 1 transfer | |
AS774 · AS22 | 5:32 PM John Wayne Airport | 11h06 | 7:38 AM John F. Kennedy International Airport | 1 transfer | |
AS3248 · AS211 | 6:03 PM John Wayne Airport | 9h17 | 6:20 AM John F. Kennedy International Airport | 1 transfer | |
AS589 · AS1631 | 6:09 PM John Wayne Airport | 8h50 | 5:59 AM Newark Liberty International Airport | 1 transfer | |
UA2657 · UA2278 · UA1627 | 6:20 PM John Wayne Airport | 11h51 | 9:11 AM LaGuardia Airport | 2 transfers | |
UA2657 · UA698 | 6:20 PM John Wayne Airport | 8h31 | 5:51 AM Newark Liberty International Airport | 1 transfer | |
| Sunday, June 21 | |||||
![]() | 1:34 AM Santa Ana, CA | 8h03 | 9:37 AM New York, NY | 0 transfersDirect | |
| Saturday, June 20 | |||||
AS454 · AS314 | 6:46 PM John Wayne Airport | 9h13 | 6:59 AM Newark Liberty International Airport | 1 transfer | |
AS454 · AS239 | 6:46 PM John Wayne Airport | 17h45 | 3:31 PM Newark Liberty International Airport | 1 transfer | |
AS454 · AS22 | 6:46 PM John Wayne Airport | 9h52 | 7:38 AM John F. Kennedy International Airport | 1 transfer | |
AA2685 · AA1587 | 7:43 PM John Wayne Airport | 7h01 | 5:44 AM John F. Kennedy International Airport | 1 transfer | |
AA2685 · AA2156 | 7:43 PM John Wayne Airport | 7h17 | 6:00 AM Newark Liberty International Airport | 1 transfer | |
UA5339 · UA2111 · UA6116 | 7:49 PM John Wayne Airport | 10h59 | 9:48 AM LaGuardia Airport | 2 transfers | |
UA5339 · UA2278 · UA1627 | 7:49 PM John Wayne Airport | 10h22 | 9:11 AM LaGuardia Airport | 2 transfers | |
UA5339 · UA2837 · UA6116 | 7:49 PM John Wayne Airport | 10h59 | 9:48 AM LaGuardia Airport | 2 transfers | |
AS3495 · AS20 | 8:25 PM John Wayne Airport | 16h43 | 4:08 PM John F. Kennedy International Airport | 1 transfer | |
UA2186 | 9:14 PM John Wayne Airport | 5h18 | 5:32 AM Newark Liberty International Airport | 0 transfersDirect | |
This is the last flight of the day. | |||||
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One of the world’s great art museums, spanning ancient to modern collections across a vast Fifth Avenue building.
A leading modern and contemporary art museum with iconic works by Van Gogh, Picasso, Warhol, and many others.
A major science museum famous for dinosaur halls, space exhibits, and family-friendly displays on the natural world.
The city’s essential urban park, ideal for walks, people-watching, famous views, and easy access to major museums.
A high-energy commercial crossroads known for giant screens, Broadway proximity, and classic first-time New York spectacle.
An elevated park built on a former rail line, popular for design, public art, Hudson views, and social media appeal.
Large, thin-crust pizza sold by the slice, known for its crisp yet foldable base. It is one of the city’s most iconic everyday foods.
A classic New York bagel topped with cream cheese, cured salmon, capers, and onion. It reflects the city’s strong Jewish deli tradition.
Hand-carved cured beef piled onto rye bread, usually with mustard. This deli staple is one of New York’s most famous sandwiches.
Well-known appetizing shop cafe serving bagels, smoked fish, caviar, and Jewish New York classics in a polished, historic style.
Historic Lower East Side deli famous for hand-carved pastrami sandwiches and classic Jewish deli fare in a lively, old-school setting.
Legendary pizzeria known for traditional New York slices and whole pies, with a long-standing reputation for quality ingredients and craftsmanship.
Accommodation, dining, and drinks are among the priciest in the US, though budget eats and free sights help control costs.
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