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$63+ Cheap flights from Santa Ana, CA to San Francisco (SNA - SFO)

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SNA — SFO
Dec 13 — Dec 201
Sat 12/13
Sat 12/20
1 adult, Economy
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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 November 13, 2025.

This CheapOair deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/11. 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 12/2511:52 amSNA - SFO
1 stop12h 32mFrontier
Thu 1/19:18 amSFO - SNA
Nonstop1h 39mFrontier
Deal found 11/11$134
This Expedia deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/12. 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 12/56:34 pmSNA - SFO
1 stop13h 14mFrontier
Sun 12/78:53 amSFO - SNA
Nonstop1h 37mFrontier
Deal found 11/12$135
This CheapOair deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/10. 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.
Mon 12/228:16 pmSNA - SFO
1 stop25h 20mFrontier
Thu 12/259:18 amSFO - SNA
Nonstop1h 39mFrontier
Deal found 11/10$136
This Frontier deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/11. 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 12/251:30 pmSNA - SFO
Nonstop1h 42mFrontier
Sun 1/49:18 amSFO - SNA
Nonstop1h 39mFrontier
Deal found 11/11$137
This CheapOair deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/12. 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 12/126:34 pmSNA - SFO
1 stop13h 14mFrontier
Sun 12/145:46 pmSFO - SNA
1 stop23h 53mFrontier
Deal found 11/12$138
This Expedia deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/10. 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.
Tue 12/91:35 pmSNA - SFO
1 stop10h 49mMultiple Airlines
Tue 12/169:15 amSFO - SNA
Nonstop1h 41mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 11/10$139
This CheapOair deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/12. 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 12/111:35 pmSNA - SFO
Nonstop1h 42mFrontier
Sat 1/39:18 amSFO - SNA
Nonstop1h 39mFrontier
Deal found 11/12$140
This Alaska Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/13. 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.
Wed 12/36:45 amSNA - SFO
Nonstop1h 50mAlaska Airlines
Wed 12/311:27 amSFO - SNA
Nonstop1h 40mAlaska Airlines
Deal found 11/13$141
This Frontier deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/12. 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 11/2712:04 pmSNA - SFO
1 stop12h 20mFrontier
Fri 11/286:00 amSFO - SNA
1 stop9h 59mFrontier
Deal found 11/12$144
This Expedia deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/12. 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.
Sat 12/66:45 amSNA - SFO
Nonstop1h 50mMultiple Airlines
Sun 12/78:53 amSFO - SNA
Nonstop1h 37mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 11/12$145
This Frontier deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/12. 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 12/510:10 amSNA - SFO
1 stop7h 25mFrontier
Sun 12/146:30 amSFO - SNA
1 stop6h 12mFrontier
Deal found 11/12$146

Cheap flight deals from Santa Ana to San Francisco

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 November 13, 2025.

Most accurate provider

eDreams
3 stars

Most trusted provider

eDreams
3 stars

Round-trip from

$134
(Frontier)

One-way from

$63
(Kiwi.com)

Popular in

October

Cheapest in

January

Average price

$232

Good round-trip deal

$216 or less

Good one-way deal

$117 or less
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Customize your flight search to find flights from Santa Ana to San Francisco 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 November 13, 2025.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Santa Ana to San Francisco that are best for you.

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Santa AnaSan Francisco

SNA - SFO

SNASFO

Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty

Tue 1/6

4:47 pm-6:29 pm

Nonstop1h 42m

San Francisco

Thu 1/8

7:00 am-8:36 am

Nonstop1h 36m

$167

Santa AnaSan Francisco

SNA - SFO

SNASFO

Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty

Thu 1/1

6:45 am-8:35 am

Nonstop1h 50m

San Francisco

Sat 1/17

3:38 pm-5:14 pm

Nonstop1h 36m

$167

Santa AnaSan Francisco

SNA - SFO

SNASFO

Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty

Sat 12/6

6:45 am-8:35 am

Nonstop1h 50m

San Francisco

Mon 12/8

9:15 am-10:56 am

Nonstop1h 41m

$167

Santa AnaSan Francisco

SNA - SFO

SNASFO

Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty

Wed 2/4

9:13 am-10:53 am

Nonstop1h 40m

San Francisco

Fri 2/6

9:12 am-10:52 am

Nonstop1h 40m

$167

Santa AnaSan Francisco

SNA - SFO

SNASFO

Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty

Mon 12/29

9:25 pm-11:09 pm

Nonstop1h 44m

San Francisco

Tue 1/20

7:40 pm-9:16 pm

Nonstop1h 36m

$167

Santa AnaSan Francisco

SNA - SFO

SNASFO

Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty

Mon 12/29

9:25 pm-11:09 pm

Nonstop1h 44m

San Francisco

Wed 1/21

11:33 am-1:14 pm

Nonstop1h 41m

$167

Santa AnaSan Francisco

SNA - SFO

SNASFO

Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty

Tue 12/30

8:22 pm-10:06 pm

Nonstop1h 44m

San Francisco

Wed 1/21

9:12 am-10:52 am

Nonstop1h 40m

$187

Santa AnaSan Francisco

SNA - SFO

SNASFO

Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty

Tue 12/9

6:45 am-11:30 am

1 stop4h 45m

San Francisco

Tue 12/9

2:35 pm-7:05 pm

1 stop4h 30m

$197

Santa AnaSan Francisco

SNA - SFO

SNASFO

Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty

Wed 12/3

4:22 pm-5:59 pm

Nonstop1h 37m

San Francisco

Fri 12/5

7:00 am-8:36 am

Nonstop1h 36m

$197

Santa AnaSan Francisco

SNA - SFO

SNASFO

Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty

Thu 2/19

6:45 am-8:32 am

Nonstop1h 47m

San Francisco

Thu 2/19

12:30 pm-2:10 pm

Nonstop1h 40m

$201

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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 San Francisco in November.
ProviderPrice AccuracyTrust Score*
ExpediaPrice Accuracy2 starsTrust Score*3 stars
eDreamsPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
FlightHubPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*1 star
CheapflightsfaresPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*2 stars
JustAirTicketPrice Accuracy-Trust Score*1 star
CheapTicketsDealPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
Trip.comPrice Accuracy2 starsTrust Score*3 stars
CheapfaremartPrice 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-San Francisco flights, users find the pricing of eDreams to be most consistent on Cheapflights vs. eDreams Users can find the same prices on Santa Ana, California-San Francisco flight deals on Cheapflights vs. eDreams >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 eDreams the most. eDreams 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 November 7, 2025.

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 73 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, February is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Santa Ana, California to San Francisco (average of $18). Flying from Santa Ana, California to San Francisco in September is currently the most expensive (average of $52). 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 November 13, 2025.

It’s typically best to fly out from Santa Ana, California to San Francisco at noon. Doing so could potentially save you 34% 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 November 2, 2025.

Travelers seeking maximum savings on their Santa Ana, California to San Francisco flight should consider departing on Wednesday at noon 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.

The best insider tips for Santa Ana to San Francisco flights

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Cheapflights partnered with top experts to bring you the best recommendations for your Santa Ana to San Francisco trip
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Alaska Airlines

Alaska's Premium Class offers extra legroom and free cocktails, ideal for short flights.


Alaska's Wi-Fi is a flat fee, perfect for staying connected on short flights.

Read more about Alaska Airlinesby Robert Schrader
Frontier

Frontier's UpFront Plus guarantees an empty middle seat for extra comfort.


Frontier's Zone 1 boarding is available with a carry-on purchase, ensuring early boarding.

Read more about Frontierby Marisa Garcia
Airports
SNA

For a smooth departure, check security lines at each terminal. If one is busy, try another for a shorter wait.

Read more about SNAby Scott Laird
SFO

Use BART for affordable travel from SFO to downtown San Francisco. It takes about 40 minutes and is the cheapest option.

Read more about SFOby Harriet Baskas
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Robert Schrader

Robert Schrader

Expert on Alaska Airlines

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Robert Schrader

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

Marisa knows planes inside and out, spending 16 years working on aircraft in hangars at airports around the world. She is an aviation industry expert, specialized in airline interiors and regulations. Ten years ago, she pivoted to journalism. She shares her insights in leading aviation, travel, and business publications and on her site FlightChic.

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Scott Laird

Scott Laird

Expert on SNA

Scott Laird

Scott Laird

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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Harriet Baskas

Harriet Baskas

Expert on SFO

Harriet Baskas

Harriet Baskas

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.

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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 November 13, 2025.
Read through reviews of airlines operating flights from Santa Ana to San Francisco, such as Alaska Airlines, Hawaiian Airlines, and United Airlines. Reviews also offer insight into each airline's entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
11,282 reviews

Comfort

7.8

Entertainment

7.0

Boarding

8.1

Overall

8.0

Food

7.1

Crew

8.5

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
11,282 reviews
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
11,282 reviews

Comfort

7.8

Entertainment

7.0

Boarding

8.1

Overall

8.0

Food

7.1

Crew

8.5

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.
Hawaiian Airlines
7.8
Good
2,809 reviews
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
11,282 reviews

Comfort

7.8

Entertainment

7.0

Boarding

8.1

Overall

8.0

Food

7.1

Crew

8.5

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
9,017 reviews
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
11,282 reviews

Comfort

7.8

Entertainment

7.0

Boarding

8.1

Overall

8.0

Food

7.1

Crew

8.5

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.
American Airlines
7.2
Good
11,050 reviews
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
11,282 reviews

Comfort

7.8

Entertainment

7.0

Boarding

8.1

Overall

8.0

Food

7.1

Crew

8.5

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
3,111 reviews
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
11,282 reviews

Comfort

7.8

Entertainment

7.0

Boarding

8.1

Overall

8.0

Food

7.1

Crew

8.5

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

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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 55 daily flights to San Francisco from 7 different airlines. 1h 29m 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?

    Flights from Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty to San Francisco have been viewed 72 times in the past calendar month.

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

    For as low as $167, Alaska Airlines can have you in San Francisco from Santa Ana, California in 1h 42m. The distance from Santa Ana, California to San Francisco is about 372 mi. Generally, flights for this route are nonstop.

  • 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 $38. Additional round-trip tickets that might be worth considering are offered by Spirit Airlines and Hawaiian Airlines, with the lowest prices starting at $41 and $58, respectively. Frontier is priced at 79% lower than the current average price of a flight leaving 3 months from now.

  • 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: Iberia (94%), Japan Airlines (92%), Emirates( 85%).

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

    The cheapest flight price from Santa Ana, California to San Francisco is $73. On average you can expect to pay $507. The most popular route, (Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty - San Francisco), can usually be booked for $107.

  • 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, February is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Santa Ana, California to San Francisco (average of $18). Flying from Santa Ana, California to San Francisco in September is currently the most expensive (average of $52). 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 7 airlines flying from Santa Ana to San Francisco

Discover the top 7 airlines that operate flights from Santa Ana to San Francisco. 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 November 13, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
FrontierCheapest$38Average$120FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%
Spirit AirlinesCheapest$41Average$106FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time65%
Hawaiian AirlinesCheapest$58Average$188FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time85%
United AirlinesCheapest$58Average$221FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
Alaska AirlinesCheapest$87Average$217FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
DeltaCheapest$98Average$167FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
American AirlinesCheapest$217Average$392FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%

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