Cheap flights from Santa Ana to Oakland (SNA - OAK) from $34

This is the cheapest one-way flight price, found on 9/20. Prices may vary by date and flight preferences.
SNA — OAK
Sep 26 — Oct 31

The best prices from Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty to Oakland are usually found in August or January, booked 31 days in advance, depart on a Wednesday or Tuesday and return on a Monday

How to find the cheapest flight from Santa Ana (SNA) to Oakland (OAK)

All the information you need to plan the best SNA to OAK flight in 2023: compare Santa Ana to Oakland flight prices with the expected peak season, weather and rainfall in Oakland.

Popular in

June

Cheapest in

August

Round-trip from

$258

One-way from

$37
High demand for flights, 26% potential price rise
Best time to find cheap flights, 31% potential price drop
From Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty to Oakland
One-way flight from Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty to Oakland

SNA - SFO

Price

$258 - $437

SFO

Temperature

51.8 - 62.6 °F

SFO

Rainfall

0 - 4.4 inches

What is the cheapest day to fly round-trip from Santa Ana to Oakland, California?

It’s generally more expensive to depart on a Tuesday, if you have to leave on this day you can still search on Cheapflights to find great options that meet your needs.

How far in advance should I book a flight from Santa Ana to Oakland, California?

When searching for a good deal, it’s best to be prepared for potential fluctuations in price. We recommend booking at least 60 days in advance, which can save you up to 62% on flights from Santa Ana to Oakland, California compared to booking the week you need them. Waiting 60 days out may not be for everyone, so we have options available for flights within the next two weeks, with the lowest price starting at $151. For sooner than that we have options available in the next 3 days from $212.

What is the cheapest month to fly from Santa Ana to Oakland, California?

January can be a great time to fly to Oakland, California from Santa Ana with a flight ticket averaging about $148. Cheapflights users have found deals in the month of January for as cheap as $88. The most expensive prices can be found in the month of June.

When is the cheapest time to fly from Santa Ana to Oakland, California (SNA - OAK)?

It’s typically best to fly out from Santa Ana to Oakland, California in the evening. Doing so could potentially save you 60% on the flight price compared to flying at noon, which is usually more expensive.

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Price

Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange CntyOakland

SNA - OAK

SNAOAK

Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty

Mon 10/2

1 stop9h 37m

Oakland

Tue 10/3

1 stop7h 23m

Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange CntyOakland

SNA - OAK

SNAOAK

Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty

Thu 10/5

1 stop12h 28m

Oakland

Wed 10/11

1 stop9h 01m

Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange CntyOakland

SNA - OAK

SNAOAK

Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty

Wed 10/4

1 stop8h 40m

Oakland

Thu 10/5

Nonstop1h 27m

Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange CntyOakland

SNA - OAK

SNAOAK

Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty

Mon 10/2

1 stop9h 37m

Oakland

Tue 10/3

Nonstop1h 27m

Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange CntyOakland

SNA - OAK

SNAOAK

Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty

Thu 10/5

Nonstop1h 25m

Oakland

Wed 10/11

1 stop9h 01m

Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange CntyOakland

SNA - OAK

SNAOAK

Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty

Wed 10/4

Nonstop1h 24m

Oakland

Thu 10/5

Nonstop1h 27m

Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange CntyOakland

SNA - OAK

SNAOAK

Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty

Fri 11/3

Nonstop1h 25m

Oakland

Mon 11/6

Nonstop1h 27m

Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange CntyOakland

SNA - OAK

SNAOAK

Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty

Thu 10/19

Nonstop1h 25m

Oakland

Thu 10/26

Nonstop1h 27m

Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange CntyOakland

SNA - OAK

SNAOAK

Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty

Thu 10/5

1 stop12h 28m

Oakland

Sun 10/8

1 stop27h 11m

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Reviews of airlines servicing Oakland

Alaska Airlines
8.1
Very good
1,393 reviews

Food

7.2

Comfort

8.0

Boarding

8.3

Crew

8.6

Entertainment

7.2

Overall

8.1

Reviews

1 / 10

Flight departed on time and landed a little early. Friendly staff, and they did two passes with drinks and complimentary snacks.

Alaska Airlines
8.1
Very good
1,393 reviews
Alaska Airlines
8.1
Very good
1,393 reviews

Food

7.2

Comfort

8.0

Boarding

8.3

Crew

8.6

Entertainment

7.2

Overall

8.1

Reviews

1 / 10

Flight departed on time and landed a little early. Friendly staff, and they did two passes with drinks and complimentary snacks.

Delta
7.9
Good
3,019 reviews
Alaska Airlines
8.1
Very good
1,393 reviews

Food

7.2

Comfort

8.0

Boarding

8.3

Crew

8.6

Entertainment

7.2

Overall

8.1

Reviews

1 / 10

Flight departed on time and landed a little early. Friendly staff, and they did two passes with drinks and complimentary snacks.

WestJet
7.2
Good
918 reviews
Alaska Airlines
8.1
Very good
1,393 reviews

Food

7.2

Comfort

8.0

Boarding

8.3

Crew

8.6

Entertainment

7.2

Overall

8.1

Reviews

1 / 10

Flight departed on time and landed a little early. Friendly staff, and they did two passes with drinks and complimentary snacks.

Spirit Airlines
6.3
Okay
1,483 reviews
Alaska Airlines
8.1
Very good
1,393 reviews

Food

7.2

Comfort

8.0

Boarding

8.3

Crew

8.6

Entertainment

7.2

Overall

8.1

Reviews

1 / 10

Flight departed on time and landed a little early. Friendly staff, and they did two passes with drinks and complimentary snacks.

Related info for your journey

Useful info, stats and facts about Santa Ana to Oakland flights.

What airports do I use to fly from Santa Ana to Oakland?

Booking a flight from Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty (SNA) to Oakland (OAK) is your only option if you wish to fly from Santa Ana to Oakland. On a typical day, there are 6 flights from J. Wayne/Orange Cnty to Oakland, all of which are around 1h 20m for a nonstop flight. You can also purchase a plane ticket from 5 airlines when you book a flight from J. Wayne/Orange Cnty to Oakland.

Can I find flights from Santa Ana to Oakland, California for under $100 on Cheapflights?

Yes, there are multiple flights from Santa Ana to Oakland, California for under $100. The cheapest flight booked recently is on Spirit Airlines for just $68, but on average you can expect to pay $79.

Are there nonstop flights from Santa Ana to Oakland, California for under $100 on Cheapflights?

Cheapflights has at least 20 direct flights from Santa Ana to Oakland, California under $100. A good price for a nonstop flight from Santa Ana to Oakland, California is less than $105.

Are there last-minute flights available from Santa Ana to Oakland, California for under $100?

There are currently 20+ open flights from Santa Ana to Oakland, California within the next 7 days for less than $100.

How popular is this Santa Ana to Oakland, California flight route?

What is the cheapest airline to fly from Santa Ana to Oakland, California round-trip?

Flying on Spirit Airlines is currently your cheapest option to Oakland, California, with prices starting at $68. This flight start at 47% lower than the current average price 3 months from now.

What are the most popular airlines that fly from Santa Ana to Oakland, California?

What are the cheapest flights from Santa Ana to Oakland, California?

On average you can expect to pay $96 for a flight from Santa Ana to Oakland, California. The cheapest flight overall is $24 while the most popular route, (Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty - Oakland) is currently priced at $68.

What does SNA to OAK mean?

These are just IATA (International Air Transport Association) codes. They are used in aviation to identify and differentiate airports. That’s why a Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty Airport to Oakland Airport flight would often be abbreviated as a SNA to OAK flight.

Alternative routes for Santa Ana to Oakland

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Top 5 airlines flying from Santa Ana to Oakland

The chart below displays the airlines Cheapflights users traveling from Santa Ana to Oakland choose most often. Cheapest and average prices are based on aggregated data from the past 12 months.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
United AirlinesCheapest$48Average$175FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
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Spirit AirlinesCheapest$61Average$127FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time65%
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DeltaCheapest$71Average$145FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
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Breeze AirwaysCheapest$78Average$93FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
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Alaska AirlinesCheapest$101Average$248FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
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Hourly flight availability from Santa Ana to Oakland

See what time of day planes typically take off from Santa Ana to Oakland
4%of flight departuresEarly morningMidnight to 6 am
46%of flight departuresMorning6 am to noon
38%of flight departuresAfternoonNoon to 6 pm
12%of flight departuresEvening6 pm to midnight
Midnight
6 AM
Noon
6 PM

Weekly flight availability from Santa Ana to Oakland

See how many times per day planes take to the skies headed from Santa Ana to Oakland
Sunday6daily flights
Monday8daily flights
Tuesday5daily flights
Wednesday5daily flights
Thursday8daily flights
Friday8daily flights
Saturday5daily flights
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