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$62+ Cheap flights from Santa Ana (SNA) to San Francisco Bay Area

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SNA — SFO
Oct 29 — Nov 51
Wed 10/29
Wed 11/5
1 adult, Economy
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$115
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October

Average price

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From Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty to San Francisco Bay Area
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Cheapest flights from Santa Ana to San Francisco Bay Area
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Santa Ana to San Francisco Bay Area. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on September 29, 2025.

This CheapOair deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/27. 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 CheapOair is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 10/317:38 pmSNA - SFO
Nonstop1h 39mFrontier
Sun 11/25:34 amSFO - SNA
1 stop28h 42mFrontier
Deal found 9/27$115
This Frontier deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/28. 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 Frontier is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 11/37:38 pmSNA - SFO
Nonstop1h 39mFrontier
Fri 11/72:16 pmSFO - SNA
Nonstop1h 37mFrontier
Deal found 9/28$116
This Frontier deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/29. 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 Frontier is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 11/712:01 pmSNA - SFO
1 stop12h 13mFrontier
Mon 11/102:10 pmSFO - SNA
Nonstop1h 37mFrontier
Deal found 9/29$118
This Priceline deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/29. 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 Priceline is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 10/272:35 pmSNA - SFO
1 stop4h 35mFrontier
Mon 11/32:16 pmSFO - SNA
Nonstop1h 37mFrontier
Deal found 9/29$122
This Mytrip deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/29. 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 Mytrip is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 11/12:20 pmSNA - SFO
1 stop8h 07mFrontier
Mon 11/32:16 pmSFO - SNA
Nonstop1h 37mFrontier
Deal found 9/29$123
This CheapOair deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/29. 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 CheapOair is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 11/147:38 pmSNA - SFO
Nonstop1h 39mFrontier
Sun 11/166:33 pmSFO - SNA
1 stop24h 15mFrontier
Deal found 9/29$125
This Cheapflightsfares deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/27. 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 Cheapflightsfares is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 10/177:53 pmSNA - SFO
Nonstop1h 39mFrontier
Mon 10/2010:47 amSFO - SNA
Nonstop1h 34mFrontier
Deal found 9/27$126
This Frontier deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/29. 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 Frontier is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 10/277:53 pmSNA - SFO
Nonstop1h 39mFrontier
Fri 10/312:16 pmSFO - SNA
Nonstop1h 37mFrontier
Deal found 9/29$127
This Trip.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/27. 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 Trip.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 10/317:38 pmSNA - SFO
Nonstop1h 39mMultiple Airlines
Mon 11/39:32 amSFO - SNA
Nonstop1h 41mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 9/27$128
This Frontier deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/29. 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 Frontier is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 10/169:50 amSNA - SFO
1 stop7h 30mFrontier
Mon 10/2010:47 amSFO - SNA
Nonstop1h 34mFrontier
Deal found 9/29$130
This Cheapflightsfares deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/29. 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 Cheapflightsfares is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 10/177:53 pmSNA - SFO
Nonstop1h 39mFrontier
Fri 10/312:16 pmSFO - SNA
Nonstop1h 37mFrontier
Deal found 9/29$131
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/27. 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 American Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 11/156:45 amSNA - STS
1 stop6h 03mAmerican Airlines
Tue 11/1812:37 pmSTS - SNA
1 stop5h 47mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 9/27$159

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Customize your flight search to find flights from Santa Ana to San Francisco Bay Area 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 29, 2025.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Santa Ana to San Francisco Bay Area that are best for you.

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Santa Ana

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San Francisco Bay Area

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Depart

Return

Price

Santa AnaSanta Rosa

SNA - STS

SNASTS

Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty

Wed 12/31

5:44 pm-7:37 pm

Nonstop1h 53m

Santa Rosa Sonoma County

Sat 1/3

3:26 pm-5:07 pm

Nonstop1h 41m

$137

Santa AnaSanta Rosa

SNA - STS

SNASTS

Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty

Wed 12/31

4:04 pm-5:57 pm

Nonstop1h 53m

Santa Rosa Sonoma County

Fri 1/2

3:26 pm-5:07 pm

Nonstop1h 41m

$167

Santa AnaSan Francisco

SNA - SFO

SNASFO

Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty

Wed 10/22

3:25 pm-5:06 pm

Nonstop1h 41m

San Francisco

Thu 10/23

7:15 am-8:56 am

Nonstop1h 41m

$177

Santa AnaSanta Rosa

SNA - STS

SNASTS

Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty

Tue 10/21

6:47 pm-8:33 pm

Nonstop1h 46m

Santa Rosa Sonoma County

Wed 10/22

2:56 pm-4:37 pm

Nonstop1h 41m

$177

Santa AnaSanta Rosa

SNA - STS

SNASTS

Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty

Tue 3/3

7:25 pm-8:59 pm

Nonstop1h 34m

Santa Rosa Sonoma County

Wed 3/4

12:45 pm-2:16 pm

Nonstop1h 31m

$177

Santa AnaSan Francisco

SNA - SFO

SNASFO

Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty

Tue 11/4

12:51 pm-2:26 pm

Nonstop1h 35m

San Francisco

Thu 11/6

7:00 am-8:36 am

Nonstop1h 36m

$177

Santa AnaSan Francisco

SNA - SFO

SNASFO

Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty

Sat 11/8

12:51 pm-2:26 pm

Nonstop1h 35m

San Francisco

Tue 11/11

10:32 am-12:14 pm

Nonstop1h 42m

$188

Santa AnaOakland

SNA - OAK

SNAOAK

Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty

Thu 10/23

8:15 pm-9:40 pm

Nonstop1h 25m

Oakland

Mon 10/27

8:55 pm-10:20 pm

Nonstop1h 25m

$189

Santa AnaOakland

SNA - OAK

SNAOAK

Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty

Thu 11/6

9:15 am-10:45 am

Nonstop1h 30m

Oakland

Mon 11/10

7:00 pm-8:30 pm

Nonstop1h 30m

$189

Santa AnaSan Francisco

SNA - SFO

SNASFO

Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty

Mon 12/22

8:22 pm-10:06 pm

Nonstop1h 44m

San Francisco

Thu 1/1

3:58 pm-5:35 pm

Nonstop1h 37m

$189

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Best time to book a flight from Santa Ana to San Francisco Bay Area

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Everything you need to know about your flight from Santa Ana to San Francisco Bay Area

What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Santa Ana to San Francisco Bay Area?

Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Santa Ana to San Francisco Bay Area (average of $276). Flying from Santa Ana to San Francisco Bay Area in June is currently the most expensive (average of $357). 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 XIH?

Find hourly flight availability from Santa Ana to San Francisco Bay Area. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated September 29, 2025.

Regardless of the time of day you decide to fly, the ticket price will remain around the same. Book flights from Santa Ana to San Francisco Bay Area as you normally would.

Weekly flight availability from Santa Ana to San Francisco Bay Area

Explore weekly flight availability from Santa Ana to San Francisco Bay Area. Discover flights operating on different days of the week, giving you the flexibility to choose a travel day that best fits your plans. Compare info to find the most convenient option for your journey. Data last updated September 29, 2025.

The most flights from SNA to zzXIH are scheduled on a Monday (65 on average). You will have fewer flight options on Saturday, which is when the least amount of flights are scheduled (51 on average).

Reviews of airlines servicing San Francisco Bay Area

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to San Francisco Bay Area. 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 San Francisco Bay Area. Reviews last updated September 29, 2025.
Get a feel of what it's like to fly with Alaska Airlines, Southwest, and United Airlines from Santa Ana to San Francisco Bay Area by reading reviews from past customers. You can also see how each airline stacks up in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
10,000 reviews

Comfort

7.8

Entertainment

7.1

Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.5

Overall

8.0

Food

7.1

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Hannah,Aug 2025

SFO - SAN

Ticket said TSA pre check, but then the TSA agent said that Alaska Airlines has not actually entered the pre check information for the ticket, so I had to use regular security. During boarding, I have a disability and need to board early. The Alaska Airlines employee announced disability boarding, but then immediately announced 2 other groups to board, so I still had to fight the crowds. On the plane, the stewardess was brusk and rude. Seats were very uncomfortable, especially on lower back.
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
10,000 reviews
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
10,000 reviews

Comfort

7.8

Entertainment

7.1

Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.5

Overall

8.0

Food

7.1

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Hannah,Aug 2025

SFO - SAN

Ticket said TSA pre check, but then the TSA agent said that Alaska Airlines has not actually entered the pre check information for the ticket, so I had to use regular security. During boarding, I have a disability and need to board early. The Alaska Airlines employee announced disability boarding, but then immediately announced 2 other groups to board, so I still had to fight the crowds. On the plane, the stewardess was brusk and rude. Seats were very uncomfortable, especially on lower back.
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,245 reviews
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
10,000 reviews

Comfort

7.8

Entertainment

7.1

Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.5

Overall

8.0

Food

7.1

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Hannah,Aug 2025

SFO - SAN

Ticket said TSA pre check, but then the TSA agent said that Alaska Airlines has not actually entered the pre check information for the ticket, so I had to use regular security. During boarding, I have a disability and need to board early. The Alaska Airlines employee announced disability boarding, but then immediately announced 2 other groups to board, so I still had to fight the crowds. On the plane, the stewardess was brusk and rude. Seats were very uncomfortable, especially on lower back.
United Airlines
7.4
Good
8,924 reviews
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
10,000 reviews

Comfort

7.8

Entertainment

7.1

Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.5

Overall

8.0

Food

7.1

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Hannah,Aug 2025

SFO - SAN

Ticket said TSA pre check, but then the TSA agent said that Alaska Airlines has not actually entered the pre check information for the ticket, so I had to use regular security. During boarding, I have a disability and need to board early. The Alaska Airlines employee announced disability boarding, but then immediately announced 2 other groups to board, so I still had to fight the crowds. On the plane, the stewardess was brusk and rude. Seats were very uncomfortable, especially on lower back.
Spirit Airlines
6.3
Okay
8,056 reviews
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
10,000 reviews

Comfort

7.8

Entertainment

7.1

Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.5

Overall

8.0

Food

7.1

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Hannah,Aug 2025

SFO - SAN

Ticket said TSA pre check, but then the TSA agent said that Alaska Airlines has not actually entered the pre check information for the ticket, so I had to use regular security. During boarding, I have a disability and need to board early. The Alaska Airlines employee announced disability boarding, but then immediately announced 2 other groups to board, so I still had to fight the crowds. On the plane, the stewardess was brusk and rude. Seats were very uncomfortable, especially on lower back.
Frontier
5.8
Fair
3,157 reviews
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
10,000 reviews

Comfort

7.8

Entertainment

7.1

Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.5

Overall

8.0

Food

7.1

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Hannah,Aug 2025

SFO - SAN

Ticket said TSA pre check, but then the TSA agent said that Alaska Airlines has not actually entered the pre check information for the ticket, so I had to use regular security. During boarding, I have a disability and need to board early. The Alaska Airlines employee announced disability boarding, but then immediately announced 2 other groups to board, so I still had to fight the crowds. On the plane, the stewardess was brusk and rude. Seats were very uncomfortable, especially on lower back.

Related info for your journey

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

  • What airport do you fly from for flights from Santa Ana to San Francisco Bay Area?

    Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty (SNA), located 4.8 mi from the city center, is the airport you fly out of when you book flights from Santa Ana to San Francisco Bay Area.

  • How popular is this Santa Ana to San Francisco Bay Area flight route?

    The Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty to San Francisco Bay Area flight path was viewed by 72 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 to San Francisco Bay Area?

    There are many flights that can get you from Santa Ana to San Francisco Bay Area in 1h 25m. Fly via Alaska Airlines, United Airlines, or Southwest to get the fastest option. The distance between Santa Ana and San Francisco Bay Area is about 370 mi. Generally, flights for this route are nonstop.

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

    To fly one-way, consider booking your trip with Frontier, which is currently one of the cheapest options available, starting at $72. Southwest flights start at $83 while deals on Alaska Airlines start at $83 one-way.

  • What are the most popular routes from Santa Ana to San Francisco Bay Area?

    While some choose either Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty - Oakland or Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty - San Jose, Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty - San Francisco is the most popular route from Santa Ana to San Francisco Bay Area.

  • What are the most reliable airlines from Santa Ana to San Francisco Bay Area?

    Consider Japan Airlines (90%), Singapore Airlines (87%) or Qatar Airways (85%) when booking your flight. These represent the most reliable airlines when flying from Santa Ana to San Francisco Bay Area.

  • What are the cheapest flights from Santa Ana to San Francisco Bay Area?

    On average you can expect to pay $715 for a flight from Santa Ana to San Francisco Bay Area. The cheapest flight overall is $52 while the most popular route, (Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty - San Francisco) is currently priced at $108.

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

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

  • How can I find direct flights from Santa Ana to San Francisco Bay Area?

    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 Francisco Bay Area.

  • Can I find deals for business class flights from Santa Ana to San Francisco Bay Area?

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Santa Ana to San Francisco Bay Area 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 Francisco Bay Area?

    Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Santa Ana to San Francisco Bay Area (average of $276). Flying from Santa Ana to San Francisco Bay Area in June is currently the most expensive (average of $357). 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 8 airlines flying from Santa Ana to San Francisco Bay Area

Discover the top 8 airlines that operate flights from Santa Ana to San Francisco Bay Area. 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 September 29, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
FrontierCheapest$27Average$97FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%
Spirit AirlinesCheapest$41Average$114FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time65%
Hawaiian AirlinesCheapest$58Average$254FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time85%
United AirlinesCheapest$58Average$236FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
Alaska AirlinesCheapest$77Average$219FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
DeltaCheapest$88Average$194FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
SouthwestCheapest$171Average$314FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time63%
American AirlinesCheapest$203Average$368FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%

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