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

The Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty to San Francisco flight path was viewed by 87 users in the past month. Keep an eye out for changes in search interest prior to high and low season.

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

Cheapflights users have booked flights from Santa Ana to San Francisco round-trip from $82. Another airline that can offer you cheap pricing is Alaska Airlines. These flights start at 52% lower than the current average price 3 months from now.

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

For one-way options, check prices for Frontier. According to our data, you can fly for as low as $51. Users have also found prices from $54 and $79 on Alaska Airlines and Hawaiian Airlines, respectively.

In terms of precipitation, rainfall in San Francisco ranges from 0.0 - 4.4 inches per month. January is typically the wettest month, when rainfall can reach 4.4 in. July is typically the driest time to visit San Francisco when rainfall is around 0.0 in.

If weather is an important factor for your trip to San Francisco, use this chart to help with planning. For those seeking warmer temperatures, September is the ideal time of year to visit, when temperatures reach an average of 62.6 F. Travelers looking to avoid the cold should look outside of January, when temperatures are typically at their lowest (around 51.8 F).

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

The cheapest flight price from Santa Ana to San Francisco is $44. On average you can expect to pay $1,045. The most popular route, (Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty - San Francisco), can usually be booked for $80.

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

Before booking your flight to San Francisco from Santa Ana, check out the most reliable airlines to get you to your destination on time: Iberia (92%), Qatar Airways (91%), British Airways( 88%).

What are the most popular airlines that fly from Santa Ana to San Francisco?

Consider American Airlines, Alaska Airlines or Delta when booking your flight. These represent the most popular airlines when flying from Santa Ana to San Francisco.

What is the cheapest day to fly round-trip from Santa Ana to San Francisco?

Flying to your destination on a Saturday can be more expensive, but this shouldn’t discourage you from finding affordable options to get to San Francisco. Check prices with Cheapflights to find a great deal for your trip.

How far in advance should I book a flight from Santa Ana to San Francisco?

Find a great deal and save up to 87% by booking at least 36 days prior to your desired departure date, rather than waiting until the week of travel. According to our data, there are a number of flights available from Santa Ana to San Francisco within the next two weeks, with the cheapest ticket starting at $142.

What is the cheapest month to fly from Santa Ana to San Francisco?

Flights from Santa Ana to San Francisco lean towards being more expensive in May. Prices are generally better when you fly from Santa Ana to San Francisco in October, with the cheapest ticket starting at $34.

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 56 daily flights to San Francisco from 7 different airlines. 1h 27m is how long a flight from Santa Ana to San Francisco will take if you book a nonstop flight.

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.

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Fri 10/176:59 pmSNA - SFO

Nonstop1h 35mFrontier

Mon 10/202:20 pmSFO - SNA

Nonstop1h 37mFrontier

Deal found 7/26

$82

Sat 8/236:45 amSNA - SFO

Nonstop1h 39mAlaska Airlines

Tue 8/265:37 pmSFO - SNA

Nonstop1h 39mAlaska Airlines

Deal found 7/25

$107

Tue 7/296:13 pmSNA - SFO

Nonstop1h 27mUnited Airlines

Thu 7/317:15 amSFO - SNA

Nonstop1h 40mUnited Airlines

Deal found 7/26

$117

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Fri 10/176:59 pmSNA - SFO

Nonstop1h 35mFrontier

Mon 10/202:20 pmSFO - SNA

Nonstop1h 37mFrontier

Deal found 7/26

$82

Sat 8/236:45 amSNA - SFO

Nonstop1h 39mAlaska Airlines

Tue 8/265:37 pmSFO - SNA

Nonstop1h 39mAlaska Airlines

Deal found 7/25

$107

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Tue 7/296:13 pmSNA - SFO

Nonstop1h 27mUnited Airlines

Thu 7/317:15 amSFO - SNA

Nonstop1h 40mUnited Airlines

Deal found 7/26

$117

Sat 8/24:30 pmSNA - SFO

1 stop3h 56mAmerican Airlines

Tue 8/53:11 pmSFO - SNA

1 stop6h 40mAmerican Airlines

Deal found 7/27

$187

Sat 8/23:27 pmSNA - SFO

Nonstop1h 29mHawaiian Airlines

Tue 8/510:00 amSFO - SNA

Nonstop1h 39mHawaiian Airlines

Deal found 7/27

$231

Mon 8/47:26 pmSNA - SFO

Nonstop1h 30mFrontier

Thu 8/141:07 pmSFO - SNA

Nonstop1h 40mFrontier

Deal found 7/27

$137

Tue 8/512:42 pmSNA - SFO

Nonstop1h 28mAlaska Airlines

Thu 8/711:00 amSFO - SNA

Nonstop1h 40mAlaska Airlines

Deal found 7/28

$207

Thu 8/71:32 pmSNA - SFO

Nonstop1h 30mMultiple Airlines

Mon 8/111:07 pmSFO - SNA

Nonstop1h 40mMultiple Airlines

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$194

Thu 8/215:42 pmSNA - SFO

Nonstop1h 33mFrontier

Sun 8/249:19 amSFO - SNA

Nonstop1h 36mFrontier

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$83

Sat 8/236:45 amSNA - SFO

Nonstop1h 39mAlaska Airlines

Tue 8/265:37 pmSFO - SNA

Nonstop1h 39mAlaska Airlines

Deal found 7/25

$107

Mon 8/257:04 pmSNA - SFO

Nonstop1h 30mMultiple Airlines

Wed 8/2712:52 pmSFO - SNA

Nonstop1h 40mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 7/26

$123

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Fri 8/157:26 pmSNA - SFO

Nonstop1h 30mFrontier

Deal found 7/26

$51

Sat 8/234:22 pmSNA - SFO

Nonstop1h 33mAlaska Airlines

Deal found 7/26

$54

Sat 8/235:40 pmSNA - SFO

Nonstop1h 31mHawaiian Airlines

Deal found 7/28

$79

Mon 9/83:40 pmSNA - SFO

2 stops7h 00mSouthwest

Deal found 7/25

$81

Tue 8/54:30 pmSNA - SFO

1 stop3h 56mAmerican Airlines

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Tue 8/195:58 pmSNA - SFO

Nonstop1h 33mUnited Airlines

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$101

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Fri 10/17

6:59 pm-8:34 pm

Nonstop1h 35m

San Francisco

Mon 10/20

2:20 pm-3:57 pm

Nonstop1h 37m

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SNA - SFO

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Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty

Sat 8/23

6:45 am-8:24 am

Nonstop1h 39m

San Francisco

Tue 8/26

5:37 pm-7:16 pm

Nonstop1h 39m

$107

Santa AnaSan Francisco

SNA - SFO

SNASFO

Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty

Fri 8/15

7:26 pm-8:56 pm

Nonstop1h 30m

$51

Santa AnaSan Francisco

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Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty

Sat 8/23

5:40 pm-7:11 pm

Nonstop1h 31m

$79

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Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty

Mon 9/8

3:40 pm-10:40 pm

2 stops7h 00m

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Santa AnaSan Francisco

SNA - SFO

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Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty

Sat 9/20

7:00 pm-8:30 pm

Nonstop1h 30m

$84

Santa AnaSan Francisco

SNA - SFO

SNASFO

Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty

Sat 8/2

4:30 pm-11:42 pm

1 stop7h 12m

$94

Santa AnaSan Francisco

SNA - SFO

SNASFO

Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty

Sat 8/9

6:45 am-8:26 am

Nonstop1h 41m

$103

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The best insider tips for Santa Ana to San Francisco flights

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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.

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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.

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SNA

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

SFO

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

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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 to San Francisco?

Booking 66 days in advance of your planned departure date is, on average, the best time to get cheap flights from Santa Ana to San Francisco. The general trend is that the closer you book to the departure date, the more expensive your flight will be.

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

Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Santa Ana to San Francisco (average of $276). Flying from Santa Ana to San Francisco in June is currently the most expensive (average of $358). 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?

It’s typically best to fly out from Santa Ana to San Francisco at noon. Doing so could potentially save you 37% 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 to San Francisco?

Travelers seeking maximum savings on their Santa Ana 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.

Weekly flight availability from Santa Ana to San Francisco

The most flights from SNA to SFO are scheduled on a Monday (59 on average). You will have fewer flight options on Sunday, which is when the least amount of flights are scheduled (54 on average).

Reviews of airlines servicing San Francisco

Read through reviews of airlines operating flights from Santa Ana to San Francisco, such as Alaska Airlines, Southwest, and Hawaiian Airlines. Reviews also offer insight into each airline's entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.

Alaska Airlines

8.0

Very good

10,000 reviews

Reviews

1 / 20

10.0

Excellent

James,Apr 2025

LAX - SFO

Good flight except the uncontrollable cold air from the ceiling.

Alaska Airlines

8.0

Very good

10,000 reviews

Alaska Airlines

8.0

Very good

10,000 reviews

Reviews

1 / 20

10.0

Excellent

James,Apr 2025

LAX - SFO

Good flight except the uncontrollable cold air from the ceiling.

Southwest

8.0

Very good

4,238 reviews

Alaska Airlines

8.0

Very good

10,000 reviews

Reviews

1 / 20

10.0

Excellent

James,Apr 2025

LAX - SFO

Good flight except the uncontrollable cold air from the ceiling.

Hawaiian Airlines

7.8

Good

2,604 reviews

Alaska Airlines

8.0

Very good

10,000 reviews

Reviews

1 / 20

10.0

Excellent

James,Apr 2025

LAX - SFO

Good flight except the uncontrollable cold air from the ceiling.

United Airlines

7.4

Good

8,892 reviews

Alaska Airlines

8.0

Very good

10,000 reviews

Reviews

1 / 20

10.0

Excellent

James,Apr 2025

LAX - SFO

Good flight except the uncontrollable cold air from the ceiling.

American Airlines

7.2

Good

10,000 reviews

Alaska Airlines

8.0

Very good

10,000 reviews

Reviews

1 / 20

10.0

Excellent

James,Apr 2025

LAX - SFO

Good flight except the uncontrollable cold air from the ceiling.

Related info for your journey

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 56 daily flights to San Francisco from 7 different airlines. 1h 27m 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 to San Francisco flight route?
The Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty to San Francisco flight path was viewed by 87 users in the past month. Keep an eye out for changes in search interest prior to high and low season.
What are the cheapest airlines flying from Santa Ana to San Francisco round-trip?
Cheapflights users have booked flights from Santa Ana to San Francisco round-trip from $82. Another airline that can offer you cheap pricing is Alaska Airlines. These flights start at 52% lower than the current average price 3 months from now.
What are the cheapest airlines to fly from Santa Ana to San Francisco one-way?
For one-way options, check prices for Frontier. According to our data, you can fly for as low as $51. Users have also found prices from $54 and $79 on Alaska Airlines and Hawaiian Airlines, respectively.
What are the most reliable airlines from Santa Ana to San Francisco?
Before booking your flight to San Francisco from Santa Ana, check out the most reliable airlines to get you to your destination on time: Iberia (92%), Qatar Airways (91%), British Airways( 88%).
What are the cheapest flights from Santa Ana to San Francisco?
The cheapest flight price from Santa Ana to San Francisco is $44. On average you can expect to pay $1,045. The most popular route, (Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty - San Francisco), can usually be booked for $80.
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 to San Francisco?
Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Santa Ana to San Francisco (average of $276). Flying from Santa Ana to San Francisco in June is currently the most expensive (average of $358). 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

Airline	Cheapest	Average	Flexibility	On-time
Frontier	Cheapest$39	Average$116	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time62%
Spirit Airlines	Cheapest$41	Average$102	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time65%
Hawaiian Airlines	Cheapest$52	Average$177	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time85%
United Airlines	Cheapest$59	Average$209	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time69%
Alaska Airlines	Cheapest$87	Average$212	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time75%
Delta	Cheapest$90	Average$167	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-timeN/A
American Airlines	Cheapest$196	Average$351	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time71%

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Weekly flight availability from Santa Ana to San Francisco

Reviews of airlines servicing San Francisco

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