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$68+ Cheap flights from Santa Ana, CA to Oakland, CA (SNA - OAK)

SNA — OAK
Oct 11 — Oct 181
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Cheapflights Tip: The best prices from Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty to Oakland are usually found in October or September, booked 39 days in advance, depart on a Thursday or Friday and return on a Saturday

Cheap flight deals from Santa Ana to Oakland

Cheapest flights from Santa Ana to Oakland

Mon 10/127:15 am -
Nonstop1h 25m
Wed 10/146:10 am -
Nonstop1h 30m
Deal found 9/8$237
Sat 9/197:30 am -
1 stop4h 21m
Wed 9/3012:47 pm -
1 stop4h 53m
Deal found 9/8$238
Sat 9/197:30 am -
1 stop4h 21m
Thu 10/110:17 am -
1 stop6h 58m
Deal found 9/8$240
Sat 10/36:45 am -
2 stops6h 05m
Sat 10/31:50 pm -
Nonstop1h 30m
Deal found 9/9$242
Thu 11/124:30 pm -
1 stop6h 10m
Mon 11/167:02 am -
1 stop25h 42m
Deal found 9/10$243
Wed 9/237:30 am -
1 stop4h 21m
Wed 9/3012:47 pm -
1 stop4h 53m
Deal found 9/8$248
Fri 10/97:59 pm -
2 stops15h 53m
Mon 10/129:50 am -
1 stop9h 24m
Deal found 9/7$250
Thu 10/156:45 am -
1 stop4h 45m
Sat 10/175:45 am -
2 stops7h 05m
Deal found 9/10$252
Fri 10/97:15 am -
Nonstop1h 25m
Mon 10/1212:30 pm -
Nonstop1h 30m
Deal found 9/7$253
Fri 10/165:55 pm -
1 stop17h 30m
Sun 10/185:20 pm -
1 stop25h 54m
Deal found 9/10$254

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Most accurate provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Most trusted provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Round-trip from

$237
(Southwest)

One-way from

$68
(Kiwi.com)

Popular in

January

Cheapest in

October

Average price

$307

Good round-trip deal

$302 or less

Good one-way deal

$138 or less
Provider with most accurate pricing for Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty-Oakland flight deals.
Provider most trusted by Cheapflights users for Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty-Oakland flights.
From Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty to Oakland
One-way flight from Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty to Oakland
Highest demand for flights based on searches. 6% potential increase in price ($24 potential increase over avg. RT price).
Cheapest flight prices on average. 3% potential price decrease ($11 potential savings vs. average RT price).
Average for round-trip flights in September 2026
Price to beat on a round-trip flight from Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty to Oakland.
Price to beat on a one-way flight from Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty to Oakland.

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Santa AnaOakland

SNA Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty - OAK Oakland

SNAOAK

Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty

Fri 10/16

2:20 pm-3:45 pm

Nonstop1h 25m

Oakland

Wed 12/31

12:00 am-12:00 am

Nonstop0h 00m

$109

Santa AnaOakland

SNA Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty - OAK Oakland

SNAOAK

Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty

Mon 10/26

4:20 pm-5:45 pm

Nonstop1h 25m

Oakland

Wed 12/31

12:00 am-12:00 am

Nonstop0h 00m

$109
Quickest round-trip

Santa AnaOakland

SNA Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty - OAK Oakland

SNAOAK

Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty

Tue 12/15

9:30 am-10:50 am

Nonstop1h 20m

Oakland

Wed 12/31

12:00 am-12:00 am

Nonstop0h 00m

$119

Santa AnaOakland

SNA Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty - OAK Oakland

SNAOAK

Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty

Tue 12/8

9:30 am-10:50 am

Nonstop1h 20m

Oakland

Wed 12/31

12:00 am-12:00 am

Nonstop0h 00m

$119

Santa AnaOakland

SNA Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty - OAK Oakland

SNAOAK

Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty

Wed 9/30

8:45 am-2:20 pm

2 stops5h 35m

Oakland

Wed 12/31

12:00 am-12:00 am

Nonstop0h 00m

$124

Santa AnaOakland

SNA Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty - OAK Oakland

SNAOAK

Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty

Sat 11/7

9:55 am-3:50 pm

2 stops5h 55m

Oakland

Wed 12/31

12:00 am-12:00 am

Nonstop0h 00m

$134

Santa AnaOakland

SNA Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty - OAK Oakland

SNAOAK

Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty

Sat 12/12

8:02 am-3:44 pm

1 stop7h 42m

Oakland

Wed 12/31

12:00 am-12:00 am

Nonstop0h 00m

$152

Santa AnaOakland

SNA Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty - OAK Oakland

SNAOAK

Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty

Wed 3/10

3:02 pm-10:10 pm

1 stop7h 08m

Oakland

Wed 12/31

12:00 am-12:00 am

Nonstop0h 00m

$152

Santa AnaOakland

SNA Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty - OAK Oakland

SNAOAK

Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty

Fri 11/6

6:25 pm-7:50 pm

Nonstop1h 25m

Oakland

Wed 12/31

12:00 am-12:00 am

Nonstop0h 00m

$156

Santa AnaOakland

SNA Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty - OAK Oakland

SNAOAK

Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty

Wed 11/11

11:30 am-6:05 pm

1 stop6h 35m

Oakland

Wed 12/31

12:00 am-12:00 am

Nonstop0h 00m

$166

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ProviderPrice AccuracyTrust Score*
ExpediaPrice Accuracy1 starTrust Score*3 stars
FlightHubPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars

*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?

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 38 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, October is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Santa Ana, California to Oakland, California (average of $302). Flying from Santa Ana, California to Oakland, California in January is currently the most expensive (average of $470). 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?

It’s typically best to fly out from Santa Ana, California to Oakland, California at noon. Doing so could potentially save you 15% on the flight price compared to flying in the afternoon, which is usually more expensive.

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

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

How much does it cost to fly round-trip from Santa Ana, California to Oakland, California?

Airfare is below average for this route at the moment.

Santa Ana, California to Oakland, California flights typically cost between $254 and $355 in October.
The cheapest round-trip price found within the last 5 days was $237 on Southwest (Oct 12-Oct 14).

The best insider tips for Santa Ana to Oakland flights

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Our travel experts
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.

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.

Reviews of airlines servicing Oakland

See what other customers who have flown with Southwest,Alaska Airlines, andFrontier 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.

Food

7.0

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.6

Entertainment

7.5

Overall

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Walter,Aug 2025

OAK - SAN

Dozens of flights and I've never seen a row's beverages forgotten. I even went back and asked the attendant to check on them and nothing. I really hope it didn't have something to do with the Black mother with her kid in the row. Otherwise it was a typical Southwest flight, rapid boarding, tolerable leg room.

Food

7.0

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.6

Entertainment

7.5

Overall

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Walter,Aug 2025

OAK - SAN

Dozens of flights and I've never seen a row's beverages forgotten. I even went back and asked the attendant to check on them and nothing. I really hope it didn't have something to do with the Black mother with her kid in the row. Otherwise it was a typical Southwest flight, rapid boarding, tolerable leg room.

Food

7.0

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.6

Entertainment

7.5

Overall

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Walter,Aug 2025

OAK - SAN

Dozens of flights and I've never seen a row's beverages forgotten. I even went back and asked the attendant to check on them and nothing. I really hope it didn't have something to do with the Black mother with her kid in the row. Otherwise it was a typical Southwest flight, rapid boarding, tolerable leg room.

Food

7.0

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.6

Entertainment

7.5

Overall

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Walter,Aug 2025

OAK - SAN

Dozens of flights and I've never seen a row's beverages forgotten. I even went back and asked the attendant to check on them and nothing. I really hope it didn't have something to do with the Black mother with her kid in the row. Otherwise it was a typical Southwest flight, rapid boarding, tolerable leg room.

Related info for your journey

  • 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 3 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?

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

    Departing from Santa Ana, California to Oakland, California will take you 9h 55m. Santa Ana, California and Oakland, California are separated by a distance of 370 mi.

  • 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 $50 on this airline. Additional options worth looking into are Alaska Airlines and Southwest, starting at $131 and $242 round-trip. Frontier is priced at 85% 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?

    $29 is the cheapest one-way deal found within the past few days, from Frontier. You may also be able to find cheap deals on Alaska Airlines and Southwest, with prices starting from $111 and $118, respectively.

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

    On average you can expect to pay $281 for a flight from Santa Ana, California to Oakland, California. The cheapest flight overall is $118 while the most popular route, (Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty - Oakland) is currently priced at $172.

  • 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, October is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Santa Ana, California to Oakland, California (average of $302). Flying from Santa Ana, California to Oakland, California in January is currently the most expensive (average of $470). 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 3 airlines flying from Santa Ana to Oakland

AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
FrontierCheapest$50Average$94FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%
Alaska AirlinesCheapest$131Average$269FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
SouthwestCheapest$242Average$345FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time63%

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