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Oklahoma City Museum of Art
Leading art museum known for its Dale Chihuly glass collection, rotating exhibitions, and classic film programming in downtown Oklahoma City.
Flights from Santa Ana, CA to Oklahoma City, OK depart on average 47 times per day, taking around 7h 30m. Cheap flight tickets for this journey start at $500 (€409) but you can travel from only $185 (€151) by bus.
The earliest flight runs at 05:00, the last at 21:20. The fastest flight covers the 1161 miles (1869 km) distance in 5h 39m. November is the cheapest month to fly.
Distance 1161 miles (1869 km) |
Average flight duration 7h 30m |
Cheapest ticket price $500 (€409) |
Flights per day 47 |
Fastest flight 5h 39m |
First flight 5:00 AM |
Last flight 9:20 PM |
Cheapest Month Nov |
Cheapest Day Mon |
High Season Oct - Dec |
Low Season Jul - Sep |
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Santa Ana, CA to Oklahoma City, OK among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $185. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 7h 30m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $185, and a flight costs an average of $500.
Distance: 1161 miles (1869 km)
| Flight | Most popular Train | Bus | Driving |
|---|---|---|---|
$595 Average price | $535 Average price | $250 Average price Cheapest | $265 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
10h 30m Average total duration Fastest 7h 30m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* | 34h 16m Average total duration 33h 46m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 39h 48m Average total duration 39h 18m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 19h 21m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
This is compared to other travel options from Santa Ana, CA to Oklahoma City, OK:
A bus is $285 (€233) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Santa Ana, CA to Oklahoma City, OK costing on average $535 (€438).
A bus is $345 (€282) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Santa Ana, CA to Oklahoma City, OK costing on average $595 (€487).
Other travel options to Oklahoma City, OK take longer:
Train takes on average 33h 46m.
Bus takes on average 39h 18m.
The table below shows live departures for Santa Ana, CA to Oklahoma City, OK flights for today, Sunday, June 21. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated flight journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
![]() | 3:49 PM Santa Ana, CA | 5h39 | 9:28 PM Oklahoma City, OK | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 7:15 PM Santa Ana, CA | 7h14 | 2:29 AM Oklahoma City, OK | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 8:23 PM Santa Ana, CA | 8h43 | 5:06 AM Oklahoma City, OK | 0 transfersDirect | |
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Leading art museum known for its Dale Chihuly glass collection, rotating exhibitions, and classic film programming in downtown Oklahoma City.
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Tip 18-20% in restaurants; 20%+ for great service. Tip bartenders USD 1-2 per drink, taxis about 10-15%, and hotel staff a few USD.
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Most Santa Ana, CA to Oklahoma City, OK flights use the John Wayne Airport to Will Rogers World Airport airport pair. Use this guide to compare Santa Ana, CA and Oklahoma City, OK airports on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like airport facilities and services.
John Wayne Airport is 3 km from Santa Ana city centre. Public transport options include:
John Wayne Airport has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Shopping, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Shower, Lounge, Lost and Found Office, and Car Rental.
Food options include: Located in terminals; options include fast food and sit-down restaurants like McDold's and Ruby's Diner
Free Wi-Fi available throughout the airport. ATMs are located in all terminals.
Lost and found is available at the station.
Available at John Wayne Airport: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Available at John Wayne Airport: Car Rental.
Accessibility facilities are available at John Wayne Airport: Elevators, ramps.
Nearby hotels include Hotels within walking distance, Hilton Irvine/Orange County Airport..
Will Rogers World Airport is 11 km from Oklahoma City city centre. Public transport options include:
Will Rogers World Airport has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Shopping, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Shower, Lounge, Lost and Found Office, and Car Rental.
Food options include: Restaurants available, including Cross Grain Brewhouse and Schlotzsky's
Free Wi-Fi available throughout the airport. ATMs are located near the baggage claim area.
Lost and found is available at the station.
Available at Will Rogers World Airport: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Available at Will Rogers World Airport: Car Rental.
Accessibility facilities are available at Will Rogers World Airport: Elevators, ramps.
Nearby hotels include Hotels nearby, within walking distance, including Four Points by Sheraton..
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