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$129+ Cheap flights from Santa Ana, CA to Oakland, CA (SNA - OAK)

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SNA — OAK
Feb 25 — Mar 41
Wed 2/25
Wed 3/4
1 adult, Economy
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Explore the most affordable flight options available from Santa Ana to Oakland. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on January 26, 2026.

This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/24. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Southwest is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 3/176:45 am
SNA
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OAK
Nonstop1h 45m
Southwest
Wed 3/187:05 pm
OAK
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SNA
Nonstop1h 30m
Southwest
Deal found 1/24$257
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/25. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Southwest is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 5/195:30 pm
SNA
-
OAK
Nonstop1h 25m
Southwest
Thu 5/2812:05 pm
OAK
-
SNA
Nonstop1h 30m
Southwest
Deal found 1/25$266
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/26. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Southwest is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 3/23:55 pm
SNA
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OAK
1 stop3h 25m
Southwest
Wed 3/44:35 pm
OAK
-
SNA
Nonstop1h 30m
Southwest
Deal found 1/26$272
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/25. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Southwest is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 3/208:30 am
SNA
-
OAK
Nonstop1h 30m
Southwest
Mon 3/308:15 pm
OAK
-
SNA
Nonstop1h 25m
Southwest
Deal found 1/25$275
This Alaska Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/23. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Alaska Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 3/311:48 am
SNA
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OAK
2 stops11h 01m
Alaska Airlines
Wed 3/46:15 am
OAK
-
SNA
1 stop10h 11m
Alaska Airlines
Deal found 1/23$279
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/26. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Southwest is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 2/193:55 pm
SNA
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OAK
1 stop3h 25m
Southwest
Sat 2/216:35 am
OAK
-
SNA
Nonstop1h 30m
Southwest
Deal found 1/26$281
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/23. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Southwest is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 2/139:10 pm
SNA
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OAK
Nonstop1h 30m
Southwest
Mon 2/167:15 am
OAK
-
SNA
Nonstop1h 30m
Southwest
Deal found 1/23$284
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/25. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Southwest is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 2/193:55 pm
SNA
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OAK
1 stop3h 25m
Southwest
Mon 2/2310:25 am
OAK
-
SNA
1 stop3h 20m
Southwest
Deal found 1/25$286

Find flight deals from Santa Ana to Oakland

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Santa Ana (SNA) to Oakland (OAK). 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 January 26, 2026.

Most accurate provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Most trusted provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Round-trip from

$216
(Delta)

One-way from

$129
(Southwest)

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

June

Average price

$292

Good round-trip deal

$284 or less

Good one-way deal

$137 or less
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Customize your flight search to find flights from Santa Ana to Oakland that fit within your specific budget. Explore options based on user searches and filter the results based on your desired price range. Find flights that match your budget for a cost-effective journey. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 2,558,603 searches. Data last updated January 26, 2026.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Santa Ana to Oakland that are best for you.

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Santa AnaOakland

SNA - OAK

SNAOAK

Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty

Tue 5/19

6:45 am-8:25 am

Nonstop1h 40m

Oakland

Sun 5/24

8:10 pm-9:40 pm

Nonstop1h 30m

$266

Santa AnaOakland

SNA - OAK

SNAOAK

Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty

Tue 5/19

5:30 pm-6:55 pm

Nonstop1h 25m

Oakland

Thu 5/28

12:05 pm-1:35 pm

Nonstop1h 30m

$266

Santa AnaOakland

SNA - OAK

SNAOAK

Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty

Mon 3/2

3:55 pm-7:20 pm

1 stop3h 25m

Oakland

Wed 3/4

4:35 pm-6:05 pm

Nonstop1h 30m

$272

Santa AnaOakland

SNA - OAK

SNAOAK

Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty

Mon 3/16

8:30 pm-10:00 pm

Nonstop1h 30m

Oakland

Mon 3/30

10:00 am-11:25 am

Nonstop1h 25m

$275

Santa AnaOakland

SNA - OAK

SNAOAK

Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty

Fri 3/13

12:00 pm-1:35 pm

Nonstop1h 35m

Oakland

Sun 3/15

6:55 pm-8:20 pm

Nonstop1h 25m

$275

Santa AnaOakland

SNA - OAK

SNAOAK

Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty

Sat 2/14

6:40 pm-8:15 pm

Nonstop1h 35m

Oakland

Mon 2/16

7:15 am-8:45 am

Nonstop1h 30m

$275

Santa AnaOakland

SNA - OAK

SNAOAK

Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty

Sat 2/21

6:40 pm-8:15 pm

Nonstop1h 35m

Oakland

Mon 2/23

7:45 am-9:15 am

Nonstop1h 30m

$275

Santa AnaOakland

SNA - OAK

SNAOAK

Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty

Thu 5/14

8:10 pm-9:35 pm

Nonstop1h 25m

Oakland

Sat 5/16

5:20 pm-6:50 pm

Nonstop1h 30m

$275

Santa AnaOakland

SNA - OAK

SNAOAK

Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty

Fri 3/20

8:30 am-10:00 am

Nonstop1h 30m

Oakland

Mon 3/30

8:15 pm-9:40 pm

Nonstop1h 25m

$275

Santa AnaOakland

SNA - OAK

SNAOAK

Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty

Sat 5/16

9:25 am-6:40 pm

2 stops9h 15m

Oakland

Tue 5/19

2:10 pm-3:40 pm

Nonstop1h 30m

$281

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Use the table below to compare price accuracy, trust ratings, and cancellation policies for each provider offering flight deals from Santa Ana to Oakland in January.
ProviderPrice AccuracyTrust Score*
ExpediaPrice Accuracy1 starTrust Score*3 stars
FlightHubPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
eDreamsPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
MytripPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
CheapflightsfaresPrice Accuracy2 starsTrust Score*2 stars
JustAirTicketPrice Accuracy-Trust Score*1 star

*The Trust Score is based on feedback from users after their booking experience. It measures overall satisfaction, helping us identify issues like hidden fees, problems during the ticketing process, and the quality of customer service. This score is our best indicator of the provider's quality and reliability.

  • Most accurate provider: When it comes to deals on Santa Ana, California-Oakland, California flights, users find the pricing of FlightHub to be most consistent on Cheapflights vs. FlightHub Users can find the same prices on Santa Ana, California-Oakland, California flight deals on Cheapflights vs. FlightHub >95% of the time. Price accuracy is based on data collected from Santa Ana, California-Oakland, California flight searches over the past month and is updated monthly.
  • Most trusted provider: When it comes to deals on Santa Ana, California-Oakland, California flights, Cheapflights users trust FlightHub the most. FlightHub has received a user feedback score of 3 out of 3 stars (3 being the best), meaning they have been trusted the most by Cheapflights users looking for Santa Ana, California-Oakland, California flight deals. Provider user feedback score is based on Cheapflights searches over the past month and is updated monthly.

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Everything you need to know about your flight from Santa Ana to Oakland

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

Use this chart to determine the optimal time to book a round-trip flight from Santa Ana to Oakland. Price data was last updated on January 23, 2026.

The price you pay for your flight from Santa Ana, California to Oakland, California may vary depending on when you book. For the best chance of a lower fare, look to book 78 days in advance of your trip. Fares are likely to increase a fortnight or so before your departure date.

What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Santa Ana, California to Oakland, California?

Currently, February is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Santa Ana, California to Oakland, California (average of $19). Flying from Santa Ana, California to Oakland, California in November is currently the most expensive (average of $62). There are several factors that can impact the price of a flight, so comparing airlines, departure airports and flight times can provide users with more options.

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

Find hourly flight availability from Santa Ana to Oakland. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated January 26, 2026.

It’s typically best to fly out from Santa Ana, California to Oakland, California in the afternoon. Doing so could potentially save you 58% on the flight price compared to flying at noon, which is usually more expensive.

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

Use this chart to determine the cheapest time to fly round-trip from Santa Ana to Oakland. Price data was last updated on January 24, 2026.

Travelers seeking maximum savings on their Santa Ana, California to Oakland, California flight should consider departing on Thursday afternoons when fares are most often at their lowest. Saturday evenings flights should be avoided if possible as fares are typically the most expensive at this time.

The best insider tips for Santa Ana to Oakland flights

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Scott Laird

Scott Laird

Expert on SNA

Originally from Anchorage, Alaska, Scott is a frequent contributor to Fodor’s Travel Guide, Conde Nast Traveler, TravelAge West, and TravelPulse. He holds a Bachelor of Science in Organizational Management from Alaska Pacific University and a Master of Science in Airline Management from Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University, and has worked in the airline and hotel industries and as a travel consultant.

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Bill Fink

Bill Fink

Expert on OAK

Bill is an award-winning travel writer with extensive credits covering airlines and the aviation industry for publications including AARP, AFAR, The Points Guy and Yahoo. Based in Portland, Oregon, Bill has traveled to more than 75 countries - and been late for his flight in most of them. He once achieved top-level frequent flier status for all of American, Delta and United Airlines during a single year.

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Reviews of airlines servicing Oakland

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to Oakland. 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 Oakland. Reviews last updated January 26, 2026.
See what other customers who have flown with Alaska Airlines, Southwest, and United Airlines from Santa Ana to Oakland have to say. You can also see how each airline compares in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
11,792 reviews

Comfort

7.8

Entertainment

7.0

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.5

Food

7.1

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Jan 2026

STS - LAX

Enjoyed staff assistance from ticking thru tsa , boarding and in the plane Couldn’t pick a seat except upgrading
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
11,792 reviews
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
11,792 reviews

Comfort

7.8

Entertainment

7.0

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.5

Food

7.1

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Jan 2026

STS - LAX

Enjoyed staff assistance from ticking thru tsa , boarding and in the plane Couldn’t pick a seat except upgrading
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,269 reviews
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
11,792 reviews

Comfort

7.8

Entertainment

7.0

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.5

Food

7.1

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Jan 2026

STS - LAX

Enjoyed staff assistance from ticking thru tsa , boarding and in the plane Couldn’t pick a seat except upgrading
United Airlines
7.4
Good
9,198 reviews
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
11,792 reviews

Comfort

7.8

Entertainment

7.0

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.5

Food

7.1

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Jan 2026

STS - LAX

Enjoyed staff assistance from ticking thru tsa , boarding and in the plane Couldn’t pick a seat except upgrading
Spirit Airlines
6.3
Okay
8,380 reviews
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
11,792 reviews

Comfort

7.8

Entertainment

7.0

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.5

Food

7.1

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Jan 2026

STS - LAX

Enjoyed staff assistance from ticking thru tsa , boarding and in the plane Couldn’t pick a seat except upgrading
Frontier
5.7
Fair
3,057 reviews
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
11,792 reviews

Comfort

7.8

Entertainment

7.0

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.5

Food

7.1

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Jan 2026

STS - LAX

Enjoyed staff assistance from ticking thru tsa , boarding and in the plane Couldn’t pick a seat except upgrading

Related info for your journey

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

  • 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 5 flights from J. Wayne/Orange Cnty to Oakland, all of which are around 1h 25m for a nonstop flight. You can also purchase a plane ticket from 6 airlines when you book a flight from J. Wayne/Orange Cnty to Oakland.

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

    The Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty to Oakland flight path was viewed by 10 users in the past month. Keep an eye out for changes in search interest prior to high and low season.

  • How long is the flight from Santa Ana, California to Oakland, California?

    Departing from Santa Ana, California to Oakland, California will take you 1h 30m. Santa Ana, California and Oakland, California are separated by a distance of 370 mi. All flights are typically nonstop.

  • What are the cheapest airlines flying from Santa Ana, California to Oakland, California round-trip?

    Our cheapest airline available from Santa Ana, California to Oakland, California is Frontier. Our recent data shows that you can find tickets from as low as $37 on this airline. Additional options worth looking into are Spirit Airlines and United Airlines, starting at $47 and $58 round-trip. Frontier is priced at 82% lower than the current average price of a flight leaving 3 months from now.

  • What are the cheapest airlines to fly from Santa Ana, California to Oakland, California one-way?

    $21 is the cheapest one-way deal found within the past few days, from Spirit Airlines. You may also be able to find cheap deals on Frontier and Alaska Airlines, with prices starting from $29 and $58, respectively.

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

    On average you can expect to pay $324 for a flight from Santa Ana, California to Oakland, California. The cheapest flight overall is $128 while the most popular route, (Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty - Oakland) is currently priced at $225.

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

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

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

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

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

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

  • What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Santa Ana, California to Oakland, California?

    Currently, February is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Santa Ana, California to Oakland, California (average of $19). Flying from Santa Ana, California to Oakland, California in November is currently the most expensive (average of $62). There are several factors that can impact the price of a flight, so comparing airlines, departure airports and flight times can provide users with more options.

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Top 6 airlines flying from Santa Ana to Oakland

Discover the top 6 airlines that operate flights from Santa Ana to Oakland. Compare their services, reliability, and customer satisfaction ratings to choose the airline that best suits your travel preferences and needs. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 2,558,603 searches. Data last updated January 26, 2026.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
FrontierCheapest$37Average$94FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%
Spirit AirlinesCheapest$47Average$92FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time65%
United AirlinesCheapest$58Average$182FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
Alaska AirlinesCheapest$77Average$147FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
DeltaCheapest$100Average$216FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
SouthwestCheapest$173Average$284FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time63%

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