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$77+ Cheap flights from Santa Ana, CA to San Francisco (SNA - SFO)

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 6/27. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
SNA — SFO
May 2 — May 91
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Cheapflights Tip: The best prices from Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty to San Francisco are usually found in May or June, booked 89 days in advance, depart on a Friday or Thursday and return on a Monday

Cheap flight deals from Santa Ana to San Francisco

Cheapest flights from Santa Ana to San Francisco
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Santa Ana to San Francisco. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on April 2, 2026.

This Frontier deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/28. 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.
Thu 4/236:51 pm
SNA
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SFO
Nonstop1h 39m
Frontier
Mon 4/275:23 pm
SFO
-
SNA
Nonstop1h 48m
Frontier
Deal found 3/28$154
This Frontier deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/1. 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 5/141:04 pm
SNA
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SFO
Nonstop1h 44m
Frontier
Mon 5/185:41 pm
SFO
-
SNA
Nonstop1h 48m
Frontier
Deal found 4/1$155
This CheapOair deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/31. 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.
Thu 5/71:04 pm
SNA
-
SFO
Nonstop1h 44m
Frontier
Sat 5/912:52 pm
SFO
-
SNA
1 stop20h 17m
Frontier
Deal found 3/31$156
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/30. 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.
Thu 5/281:04 pm
SNA
-
SFO
Nonstop1h 44m
Frontier
Sun 6/710:40 pm
SFO
-
SNA
1 stop13h 39m
Frontier
Deal found 3/30$158
This Expedia deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/31. 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 Expedia is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 5/291:04 pm
SNA
-
SFO
Nonstop1h 44m
Frontier
Sun 5/3110:40 pm
SFO
-
SNA
1 stop13h 39m
Frontier
Deal found 3/31$159
This Frontier deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/30. 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 4/249:35 am
SNA
-
SFO
1 stop11h 58m
Frontier
Mon 4/271:12 pm
SFO
-
SNA
1 stop4h 44m
Frontier
Deal found 3/30$160
This Booking.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/30. 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 Booking.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 5/141:04 pm
SNA
-
SFO
Nonstop1h 44m
Frontier
Thu 5/215:26 pm
SFO
-
SNA
Nonstop1h 48m
Frontier
Deal found 3/30$161
This Booking.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/2. 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 Booking.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 5/141:04 pm
SNA
-
SFO
Nonstop1h 44m
Frontier
Sun 5/175:41 pm
SFO
-
SNA
Nonstop1h 48m
Frontier
Deal found 4/2$162
This Super.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/30. 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 Super.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 5/81:04 pm
SNA
-
SFO
Nonstop1h 44m
Frontier
Mon 5/115:41 pm
SFO
-
SNA
Nonstop1h 48m
Frontier
Deal found 3/30$163
This Super.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/30. 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 Super.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 4/166:51 pm
SNA
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SFO
Nonstop1h 39m
Frontier
Mon 4/201:12 pm
SFO
-
SNA
1 stop4h 14m
Frontier
Deal found 3/30$165

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Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Santa Ana (SNA) to San Francisco (SFO). 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 April 2, 2026.

Most accurate provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Most trusted provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Round-trip from

$154
(Frontier)

One-way from

$77
(Kiwi.com)

Popular in

January

Cheapest in

May

Average price

$195

Good round-trip deal

$266 or less

Good one-way deal

$138 or less
Provider with most accurate pricing for Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty-San Francisco flight deals.
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From Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty to San Francisco
One-way flight from Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty to San Francisco
Highest demand for flights based on searches. 17% potential increase in price ($50 potential increase over avg. RT price).
Cheapest flight prices on average. 3% potential price decrease ($10 potential savings vs. average RT price).
Average for round-trip flights in April 2026
Price to beat on a round-trip flight from Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty to San Francisco.
Price to beat on a one-way flight from Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty to San Francisco.

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Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Santa Ana to San Francisco that are best for you.

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Depart

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Price

Cheapest round-trip

Santa AnaSan Francisco

SNA - SFO

SNASFO

Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty

Thu 4/30

8:30 am-2:35 pm

2 stops6h 05m

San Francisco

Thu 5/7

5:05 am-9:40 am

1 stop4h 35m

$244

Santa AnaSan Francisco

SNA - SFO

SNASFO

Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty

Sun 4/19

7:53 am-9:40 am

Nonstop1h 47m

San Francisco

Sat 4/25

8:51 pm-10:29 pm

Nonstop1h 38m

$257

Santa AnaSan Francisco

SNA - SFO

SNASFO

Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty

Thu 5/14

6:55 pm-12:10 am

1 stop5h 15m

San Francisco

Thu 5/21

5:05 am-9:40 am

1 stop4h 35m

$258

Santa AnaSan Francisco

SNA - SFO

SNASFO

Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty

Thu 5/14

3:50 pm-11:05 pm

1 stop7h 15m

San Francisco

Sat 5/16

1:50 pm-8:50 pm

2 stops7h 00m

$263

Santa AnaSan Francisco

SNA - SFO

SNASFO

Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty

Sun 6/14

7:45 am-9:34 am

Nonstop1h 49m

San Francisco

Wed 6/17

6:35 am-8:15 am

Nonstop1h 40m

$276

Santa AnaSan Francisco

SNA - SFO

SNASFO

Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty

Mon 8/24

11:45 am-5:55 pm

1 stop6h 10m

San Francisco

Wed 8/26

6:00 am-10:45 am

1 stop4h 45m

$277

Santa AnaSan Francisco

SNA - SFO

SNASFO

Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty

Fri 4/24

7:00 am-12:35 pm

2 stops5h 35m

San Francisco

Sun 4/26

5:50 am-2:00 pm

1 stop8h 10m

$282

Santa AnaSan Francisco

SNA - SFO

SNASFO

Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty

Sat 6/6

6:45 am-3:10 pm

2 stops8h 25m

San Francisco

Tue 6/9

2:15 pm-8:20 pm

1 stop6h 05m

$282

Santa AnaSan Francisco

SNA - SFO

SNASFO

Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty

Sat 4/25

2:45 pm-9:20 pm

1 stop6h 35m

San Francisco

Sat 5/2

6:00 am-12:35 pm

2 stops6h 35m

$282

Santa AnaSan Francisco

SNA - SFO

SNASFO

Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty

Thu 8/27

1:10 pm-7:15 pm

2 stops6h 05m

San Francisco

Sun 8/30

6:50 am-12:50 pm

2 stops6h 00m

$287

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Provider information is updated monthly. Please note that these providers often have deals for this flight, but the availability may vary on a day-by-day basis on Cheapflights.
Use the table below to compare price accuracy, trust ratings, and cancellation policies for each provider offering flight deals from Santa Ana to San Francisco in April.
ProviderPrice AccuracyTrust Score*
ExpediaPrice Accuracy1 starTrust Score*3 stars
FlightHubPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
JustAirTicketPrice Accuracy-Trust Score*1 star
eDreamsPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
CheapflightsfaresPrice Accuracy2 starsTrust Score*2 stars
CheapTicketsDealPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
CheapOairPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
Super.comPrice Accuracy-Trust Score*3 stars
Trip.comPrice Accuracy1 starTrust 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-San Francisco 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-San Francisco flight deals on Cheapflights vs. FlightHub >95% of the time. Price accuracy is based on data collected from Santa Ana, California-San Francisco flight searches over the past month and is updated monthly.
  • Most trusted provider: When it comes to deals on Santa Ana, California-San Francisco 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-San Francisco flight deals. Provider user feedback score is based on Cheapflights searches over the past month and is updated monthly.

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

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

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

Use this chart to determine the optimal time to book a round-trip flight from Santa Ana to San Francisco. Price data was last updated on April 2, 2026.

To ensure you get the cheapest price possible for a flight from Santa Ana, California to San Francisco, you should look to book at least 89 days in advance of your intended travel date. The price of your flight may increase if you delay and leave booking until a week or so before departure.

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

Currently, May is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Santa Ana, California to San Francisco (average of $28). Flying from Santa Ana, California to San Francisco in February 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 SFO?

Find hourly flight availability from Santa Ana to San Francisco. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated April 2, 2026.

It’s typically best to fly out from Santa Ana, California to San Francisco at noon. Doing so could potentially save you 35% on the flight price compared to flying in the morning, which is usually more expensive.

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

Use this chart to determine the cheapest time to fly round-trip from Santa Ana to San Francisco. Price data was last updated on March 28, 2026.

Travelers seeking maximum savings on their Santa Ana, California to San Francisco flight should consider departing on Friday evenings when fares are most often at their lowest. Sunday evenings 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 San Francisco?

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Robert Schrader

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One of the web's original travel bloggers, Robert launched his first site Leave Your Daily Hell in 2009. Since then, he's expanded into destination niche sites (one each for Japan, Thailand and Taiwan), in addition to having written for the inflight magazines of Singapore Airlines and Korean Air. Overall, he's visited nearly 100 countries, and flies business as often as possible.

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Marisa Garcia

Expert on Frontier

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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.

Harriet Baskas

Harriet Baskas

Expert on SFO

Harriet is an award-winning journalist who is happiest in an airport or an unusual museum. Her stories about airports, air travel, and the business of travel have appeared on NBC News, CNBC, USA TODAY, The Points Guy and other outlets. She is the creator of the StuckatTheAirport.com blog and the author of nine books. When not out on the road or exploring the latest airport amenities, she’s home in Seattle getting ready for the next adventure.

Reviews of airlines servicing San Francisco

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to San Francisco. 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. Reviews last updated April 2, 2026.
Read through reviews of airlines operating flights from Santa Ana to San Francisco, such as Alaska Airlines,Hawaiian Airlines, andUnited Airlines. Reviews also offer insight into each airline's entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.

Comfort

7.8

Crew

8.5

Boarding

8.1

Food

7.0

Overall

7.9

Entertainment

7.0

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

Comfort

7.8

Crew

8.5

Boarding

8.1

Food

7.0

Overall

7.9

Entertainment

7.0

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

Comfort

7.8

Crew

8.5

Boarding

8.1

Food

7.0

Overall

7.9

Entertainment

7.0

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

Comfort

7.8

Crew

8.5

Boarding

8.1

Food

7.0

Overall

7.9

Entertainment

7.0

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

Comfort

7.8

Crew

8.5

Boarding

8.1

Food

7.0

Overall

7.9

Entertainment

7.0

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

Comfort

7.8

Crew

8.5

Boarding

8.1

Food

7.0

Overall

7.9

Entertainment

7.0

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

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  • What airports do I use to fly from Santa Ana to San Francisco?

    San Francisco is the airport most travelers will use when flying to San Francisco from Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty. Booking flights from J. Wayne/Orange Cnty (SNA) to San Francisco (SFO) should be relatively easy as there are 42 daily flights to San Francisco from 7 different airlines. 1h 25m is how long a flight from Santa Ana to San Francisco will take if you book a nonstop flight.

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

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

    For as low as $257, Southwest can have you in San Francisco from Santa Ana, California in 1h 47m. The distance from Santa Ana, California to San Francisco is about 372 mi. Both multi-stop and nonstop flights can be found to your destination and back.

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

    Flying on Frontier is currently your cheapest option to San Francisco, with prices starting at $45. Additional round-trip tickets that might be worth considering are offered by Spirit Airlines and Hawaiian Airlines, with the lowest prices starting at $46 and $49, respectively. Frontier is priced at 81% 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 San Francisco one-way?

    The cheapest airlines for a one-way flight from Santa Ana, California to San Francisco are Spirit Airlines ($29), Frontier ($37), and Hawaiian Airlines ($38).

  • What are the most reliable airlines from Santa Ana, California to San Francisco?

    Before booking your flight to San Francisco from Santa Ana, California, check out the most reliable airlines to get you to your destination on time: SWISS (100%), Iberia (100%), Copa Airlines( 91%).

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

    The cheapest flight price from Santa Ana, California to San Francisco is $80. On average you can expect to pay $773. The most popular route, (Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty - San Francisco), can usually be booked for $125.

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

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

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

    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.

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

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

    Currently, May is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Santa Ana, California to San Francisco (average of $28). Flying from Santa Ana, California to San Francisco in February 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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AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
FrontierCheapest$45Average$138FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%
Spirit AirlinesCheapest$46Average$135FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time65%
Hawaiian AirlinesCheapest$49Average$180FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time85%
United AirlinesCheapest$90Average$270FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
DeltaCheapest$98Average$197FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
Alaska AirlinesCheapest$112Average$253FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
American AirlinesCheapest$247Average$432FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%

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