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$72+ Cheap flights from Santa Ana to San Diego (SNA - SAN)

This is the cheapest one-way flight price found by a Cheapflights user in the last 72 hours by searching for a flight departing on 9/28. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
SNA — SAN
Oct 17 — Oct 241
Fri 10/17
Fri 10/24
1 adult, Economy
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Cheap flight deals from Santa Ana to San Diego

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Santa Ana (SNA) to San Diego (SAN). 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 September 17, 2025.

Round-trip from

$129
(Kiwi.com)

One-way from

$72
(Kiwi.com)

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Average price

$259
From Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty to San Diego
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Cheapest flights from Santa Ana to San Diego
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Santa Ana to San Diego. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on September 17, 2025.

This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/16. 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 Kiwi.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 10/156:45 amSNA - SAN
1 stop14h 35mMultiple Airlines
Wed 10/228:00 amSAN - SNA
1 stop11h 14mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 9/16$129
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/15. 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 Kiwi.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 9/298:38 pmSNA - SAN
1 stop15h 53mMultiple Airlines
Thu 10/28:25 amSAN - SNA
1 stop13h 40mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 9/15$131
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/14. 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 Kiwi.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 10/138:09 pmSNA - SAN
1 stop25h 11mMultiple Airlines
Mon 10/206:25 amSAN - SNA
1 stop12h 49mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 9/14$147
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/16. 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 Kiwi.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 9/266:45 amSNA - SAN
1 stop5h 03mMultiple Airlines
Mon 9/2912:33 pmSAN - SNA
1 stop24h 42mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 9/16$172
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/16. 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 Kiwi.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 9/2611:52 amSNA - SAN
2 stops21h 34mFrontier
Mon 9/296:25 amSAN - SNA
1 stop5h 50mFrontier
Deal found 9/16$207
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/16. 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 Kiwi.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 10/12:15 pmSNA - SAN
1 stop9h 19mMultiple Airlines
Sun 10/59:03 pmSAN - SNA
2 stops15h 12mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 9/16$209
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/15. 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 Kiwi.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 9/207:12 pmSNA - SAN
1 stop4h 22mMultiple Airlines
Sun 9/218:25 amSAN - SNA
1 stop27h 40mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 9/15$220
This Alaska Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/15. 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 10/147:24 pmSNA - SAN
1 stop16h 52mAlaska Airlines
Tue 10/2112:18 pmSAN - SNA
1 stop7h 20mAlaska Airlines
Deal found 9/15$230
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/17. 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 Kiwi.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 9/172:15 pmSNA - SAN
1 stop17h 14mSpirit Airlines
Wed 9/241:35 pmSAN - SNA
1 stop8h 30mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 9/17$288

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Customize your flight search to find flights from Santa Ana to San Diego 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 September 17, 2025.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Santa Ana to San Diego that are best for you.

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Santa AnaSan Diego

SNA - SAN

SNASAN

Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty

Wed 10/15

6:45 am-9:20 pm

1 stop14h 35m

San Diego

Wed 10/22

8:00 am-7:14 pm

1 stop11h 14m

$129

Santa AnaSan Diego

SNA - SAN

SNASAN

Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty

Mon 9/29

8:38 pm-12:31 pm

1 stop15h 53m

San Diego

Thu 10/2

8:25 am-10:05 pm

1 stop13h 40m

$131

Santa AnaSan Diego

SNA - SAN

SNASAN

Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty

Mon 10/13

8:09 pm-9:20 pm

1 stop25h 11m

San Diego

Mon 10/20

6:25 am-7:14 pm

1 stop12h 49m

$147

Santa AnaSan Diego

SNA - SAN

SNASAN

Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty

Fri 9/26

6:45 am-11:48 am

1 stop5h 03m

San Diego

Mon 9/29

12:33 pm-1:15 pm

1 stop24h 42m

$172

Santa AnaSan Diego

SNA - SAN

SNASAN

Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty

Sat 9/20

7:12 pm-11:34 pm

1 stop4h 22m

San Diego

Sun 9/21

8:25 am-12:05 pm

1 stop27h 40m

$220

Santa AnaSan Diego

SNA - SAN

SNASAN

Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty

Tue 10/14

7:24 pm-12:16 pm

1 stop16h 52m

San Diego

Tue 10/21

12:18 pm-7:38 pm

1 stop7h 20m

$230

Santa AnaSan Diego

SNA - SAN

SNASAN

Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty

Wed 11/5

6:45 am-1:23 pm

1 stop6h 38m

San Diego

Wed 11/5

8:08 pm-8:36 am

1 stop12h 28m

$297

Santa AnaSan Diego

SNA - SAN

SNASAN

Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty

Sun 9/28

7:45 am-7:29 am

1 stop23h 44m

$72

Santa AnaSan Diego

SNA - SAN

SNASAN

Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty

Sat 11/15

2:20 pm-10:25 pm

1 stop8h 05m

$98

Santa AnaSan Diego

SNA - SAN

SNASAN

Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty

Sat 11/15

7:15 am-4:52 pm

2 stops33h 37m

$113

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Everything you need to know about your flight from Santa Ana to San Diego

What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Santa Ana to San Diego?

Currently, August is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Santa Ana to San Diego (average of $286). Flying from Santa Ana to San Diego in March is currently the most expensive (average of $366). 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.

Related info for your journey

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

  • What are the cheapest airlines to fly from Santa Ana to San Diego one-way?

    One-way options have recently been found by users for as low as $72 on Spirit Airlines. Other airlines that offer cheap prices include Frontier from $98 and Hawaiian Airlines from $144 one-way.

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

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

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

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

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

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Santa Ana to San Diego 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 to San Diego?

    Currently, August is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Santa Ana to San Diego (average of $286). Flying from Santa Ana to San Diego in March is currently the most expensive (average of $366). 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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