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$29+ Cheap flights from Santa Ana 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 2/8. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
SNA — SFO
Jan 22 — Jan 291
Wed 1/22
Wed 1/29
1 adult, Economy
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The best prices from Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty to San Francisco are usually found in August or January, booked 72 days in advance, depart on a Saturday or Thursday and return on a Monday

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 January 17, 2025.

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FlightHub
3 stars

Most trusted provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Round-trip from

$57
(Alaska Airlines)

One-way from

$29
(Alaska Airlines)

Popular in

June

Cheapest in

August

Average price

$175
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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 January 17, 2025.

This Cheapflightsfares deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/16. 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 Cheapflightsfares is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 2/205:54 pmSNA - SFO
Nonstop1h 35mFrontier
Mon 2/241:19 pmSFO - SNA
Nonstop1h 33mFrontier
Deal found 1/16$57
This Kissandfly.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/16. 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 Kissandfly.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 2/82:17 pmSNA - SFO
Nonstop1h 31mAlaska Airlines
Sun 2/910:06 amSFO - SNA
Nonstop1h 34mAlaska Airlines
Deal found 1/16$70
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/15. 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 United Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 1/227:25 amSNA - SFO
Nonstop1h 35mUnited Airlines
Wed 1/2210:35 amSFO - SNA
Nonstop1h 38mUnited Airlines
Deal found 1/15$72
This Orbitz deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/14. 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 Orbitz is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 1/282:17 pmSNA - SFO
Nonstop1h 31mMultiple Airlines
Thu 1/303:48 pmSFO - SNA
Nonstop1h 33mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 1/14$83
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/15. 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 American Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 1/249:56 amSNA - SFO
1 stop6h 15mAmerican Airlines
Mon 1/274:18 pmSFO - SNA
1 stop4h 41mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 1/15$159

Find flights from Santa Ana to San Francisco within your budget

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 January 17, 2025.

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Santa AnaSan Francisco

SNA - SFO

SNASFO

Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty

Wed 2/5

2:17 pm-3:48 pm

Nonstop1h 31m

San Francisco

Sat 2/8

9:30 am-11:04 am

Nonstop1h 34m

$57

Santa AnaSan Francisco

SNA - SFO

SNASFO

Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty

Thu 3/6

5:54 pm-7:29 pm

Nonstop1h 35m

San Francisco

Mon 3/10

1:04 pm-2:37 pm

Nonstop1h 33m

$58

Santa AnaSan Francisco

SNA - SFO

SNASFO

Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty

Wed 1/29

7:25 am-9:00 am

Nonstop1h 35m

San Francisco

Sat 2/1

7:10 pm-8:45 pm

Nonstop1h 35m

$67

Santa AnaSan Francisco

SNA - SFO

SNASFO

Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty

Tue 2/4

2:17 pm-3:48 pm

Nonstop1h 31m

San Francisco

Fri 2/7

3:48 pm-5:21 pm

Nonstop1h 33m

$78

Santa AnaSan Francisco

SNA - SFO

SNASFO

Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty

Tue 2/11

12:47 pm-6:59 pm

1 stop6h 12m

San Francisco

Tue 2/18

8:51 am-12:48 pm

1 stop3h 57m

$193

Santa AnaSan Francisco

SNA - SFO

SNASFO

Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty

Thu 5/1

7:30 pm-9:02 pm

Nonstop1h 32m

$34

Santa AnaSan Francisco

SNA - SFO

SNASFO

Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty

Thu 1/23

2:17 pm-3:48 pm

Nonstop1h 31m

$39

Santa AnaSan Francisco

SNA - SFO

SNASFO

Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty

Sat 1/25

10:05 am-11:48 am

Nonstop1h 43m

$69

Santa AnaSan Francisco

SNA - SFO

SNASFO

Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty

Sun 2/2

12:47 pm-6:59 pm

1 stop6h 12m

$80

Santa AnaSan Francisco

SNA - SFO

SNASFO

Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty

Wed 3/19

7:30 am-3:43 pm

1 stop8h 13m

$142

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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 January.
ProviderPrice AccuracyTrust Score*
ExpediaPrice Accuracy1 starTrust Score*3 stars
FlightHubPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
eDreamsPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
CheapflightsfaresPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*1 star
CheapfaremartPrice Accuracy-Trust Score*1 star
MytripPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
CheapOairPrice Accuracy2 starsTrust Score*2 stars
GotogatePrice Accuracy2 starsTrust Score*2 stars
CheapTicketsDealPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
FlightnetworkPrice Accuracy2 starsTrust 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-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-San Francisco flight deals on Cheapflights vs. FlightHub >95% of the time. Price accuracy is based on data collected from Santa Ana-San Francisco flight searches over the past month and is updated monthly.
  • Most trusted provider: When it comes to deals on Santa Ana-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-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

Have a flexible travel schedule? Discover the best time to fly to San Francisco from Santa Ana with our price prediction graph.
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Travel insights for flights from Santa Ana to San Francisco

Get recent, data-driven insights about flights from Santa Ana to San Francisco including ideal travel times, pricing trends, and more.

How far ahead should I book a flight from Santa Ana 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 January 10, 2025.

Booking 72 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 $405). 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 January 17, 2025.

It’s typically best to fly out from Santa Ana to San Francisco at noon. Doing so could potentially save you 26% on the flight price compared to flying in the evening, which is usually more expensive.

What is the cheapest day to fly from Santa Ana 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 December 16, 2024.

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. Monday 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

Explore weekly flight availability from Santa Ana to San Francisco. 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 January 17, 2025.

The most flights from SNA to SFO are scheduled on a Thursday (54 on average). You will have fewer flight options on Sunday, which is when the least amount of flights are scheduled (25 on average).

Rainfall in San Francisco by month

Plan your trip to San Francisco by taking into account the average rainfall totals by month.

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.

Temperature in San Francisco by month

Plan your trip to San Francisco by taking into account the average temperature totals by month.

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).

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 January 17, 2025.
Read reviews from past customers who have flown Delta, American Airlines and Alaska Airlines from Santa Ana to San Francisco. Reviews also offer insight into each airline's entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Southwest
8.1
Very good
4,659 reviews

Entertainment

7.7

Overall

8.1

Crew

8.7

Comfort

8.1

Boarding

8.2

Food

7.2

Reviews

1 / 10

No issues. I needed pre boarding and I was able to get it without issue

Southwest
8.1
Very good
4,659 reviews
Southwest
8.1
Very good
4,659 reviews

Entertainment

7.7

Overall

8.1

Crew

8.7

Comfort

8.1

Boarding

8.2

Food

7.2

Reviews

1 / 10

No issues. I needed pre boarding and I was able to get it without issue

Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
9,681 reviews
Southwest
8.1
Very good
4,659 reviews

Entertainment

7.7

Overall

8.1

Crew

8.7

Comfort

8.1

Boarding

8.2

Food

7.2

Reviews

1 / 10

No issues. I needed pre boarding and I was able to get it without issue

Delta
8.0
Very good
8,511 reviews
Southwest
8.1
Very good
4,659 reviews

Entertainment

7.7

Overall

8.1

Crew

8.7

Comfort

8.1

Boarding

8.2

Food

7.2

Reviews

1 / 10

No issues. I needed pre boarding and I was able to get it without issue

United Airlines
7.4
Good
8,964 reviews
Southwest
8.1
Very good
4,659 reviews

Entertainment

7.7

Overall

8.1

Crew

8.7

Comfort

8.1

Boarding

8.2

Food

7.2

Reviews

1 / 10

No issues. I needed pre boarding and I was able to get it without issue

American Airlines
7.2
Good
10,000 reviews
Southwest
8.1
Very good
4,659 reviews

Entertainment

7.7

Overall

8.1

Crew

8.7

Comfort

8.1

Boarding

8.2

Food

7.2

Reviews

1 / 10

No issues. I needed pre boarding and I was able to get it without issue

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 43 daily flights to San Francisco from 8 different airlines. 1h 24m 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 64 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 $57. Other airlines that can offer you cheap pricing are Frontier, from $58, and United Airlines, from $67. These flights start at 74% 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 Alaska Airlines. According to our data, you can fly for as low as $29. Users have also found prices from $31 and $59 on Frontier and United Airlines, respectively.