$87+ Cheap flights from Santa Ana, CA to San Jose, CA (SNA - SJC)
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 9/5. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
SNA — SJC
Sep 5 — Sep 121
Round-trip
1 adult, Economy
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Cheapest flights from Santa Ana to San JoseExplore the most affordable flight options available from Santa Ana to San Jose. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on August 6, 2026.
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Santa Ana to San Jose. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on August 6, 2026.
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/3. 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.
Mon 8/317:30 am -
1 stop5h 52m
Mon 9/72:17 pm -
1 stop24h 44m
Deal found 8/3![Multiple Airlines logo]()
$249
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/2. 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 Kiwi.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 9/119:30 am -
2 stops10h 23m
Sun 9/1310:47 pm -
1 stop18h 28m
Deal found 8/2![Frontier logo]()
$250
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/6. 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 8/277:30 am -
1 stop4h 37m
Fri 9/119:03 pm -
2 stops35h 42m
Deal found 8/6![Multiple Airlines logo]()
$251
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/4. 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.
Sun 8/237:53 pm -
1 stop17h 29m
Thu 9/31:02 pm -
1 stop23h 29m
Deal found 8/4![Frontier logo]()
$255
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/4. 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.
Mon 8/247:30 am -
1 stop5h 52m
Thu 9/31:02 pm -
1 stop23h 29m
Deal found 8/4![Multiple Airlines logo]()
$256
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/6. 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 Southwest is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 9/53:20 pm -
Nonstop1h 20m
Sun 9/61:05 pm -
Nonstop1h 25m
Deal found 8/6![Southwest logo]()
$257
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/5. 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.
Sat 8/293:53 pm -
2 stops27h 26m
Thu 9/101:38 pm -
1 stop26h 37m
Deal found 8/5![Multiple Airlines logo]()
$258
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/6. 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.
Mon 8/317:30 am -
2 stops11h 49m
Thu 9/1010:47 pm -
1 stop17h 28m
Deal found 8/6![Multiple Airlines logo]()
$259
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/5. 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 8/277:30 am -
1 stop4h 37m
Mon 9/149:03 pm -
2 stops44h 37m
Deal found 8/5![Multiple Airlines logo]()
$260
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/3. 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 8/277:30 am -
1 stop4h 37m
Thu 8/278:14 pm -
2 stops16h 17m
Deal found 8/3![Multiple Airlines logo]()
$264
Best flights from Santa Ana to San JoseDiscover carefully curated flight deals from Santa Ana to San Jose that have cost, travel time, and layovers in mind to ensure you get the best travel experience. Data last updated August 6, 2026.
Discover carefully curated flight deals from Santa Ana to San Jose that have cost, travel time, and layovers in mind to ensure you get the best travel experience. Data last updated August 6, 2026.
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/3. 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 Southwest is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 9/56:45 am -
2 stops6h 25m
Sun 9/66:45 pm -
Nonstop1h 20m
Deal found 8/3![Southwest logo]()
$272
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/1. 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 Kiwi.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 9/187:30 am -
1 stop5h 13m
Sun 9/201:38 pm -
1 stop27h 37m
Deal found 8/1![Multiple Airlines logo]()
$282
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/5. 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 Southwest is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 10/147:00 am -
Nonstop1h 35m
Wed 10/1410:15 am -
Nonstop1h 25m
Deal found 8/5![Southwest logo]()
$293
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/3. 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 Southwest is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 10/299:30 am -
Nonstop1h 20m
Thu 11/58:40 am -
1 stop5h 25m
Deal found 8/3![Southwest logo]()
$303
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/5. 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 Southwest is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 9/44:40 pm -
1 stop4h 50m
Mon 9/78:00 am -
Nonstop1h 25m
Deal found 8/5![Southwest logo]()
$324
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/2. 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 Southwest is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 10/159:30 am -
Nonstop1h 20m
Sun 10/186:45 am -
1 stop4h 25m
Deal found 8/2![Southwest logo]()
$345
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/2. 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 Southwest is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 9/173:10 pm -
Nonstop1h 20m
Sun 9/205:00 pm -
1 stop5h 20m
Deal found 8/2![Southwest logo]()
$345
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/1. 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 Southwest is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 8/2010:05 am -
1 stop3h 30m
Mon 8/243:00 pm -
Nonstop1h 20m
Deal found 8/1![Southwest logo]()
$357
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/6. 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 Southwest is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 10/28:00 pm -
Nonstop1h 15m
Sun 10/49:05 pm -
Nonstop1h 20m
Deal found 8/6![Southwest logo]()
$366
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/2. 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 Southwest is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 9/2511:30 am -
Nonstop1h 20m
Sun 9/277:15 am -
Nonstop1h 20m
Deal found 8/2![Southwest logo]()
$366
Last-minute flights from Santa Ana to San JoseDiscover last-minute flight deals from Santa Ana to San Jose. Data last updated August 6, 2026 and is based on user searches.
Discover last-minute flight deals from Santa Ana to San Jose. Data last updated August 6, 2026 and is based on user searches.
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/4. 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.
Sun 8/237:53 pm -
1 stop17h 29m
Thu 9/31:02 pm -
1 stop23h 29m
Deal found 8/4![Frontier logo]()
$255
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/4. 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.
Mon 8/247:30 am -
1 stop5h 52m
Thu 9/31:02 pm -
1 stop23h 29m
Deal found 8/4![Multiple Airlines logo]()
$256
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/6. 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 8/277:30 am -
1 stop4h 37m
Fri 9/119:03 pm -
2 stops35h 42m
Deal found 8/6![Multiple Airlines logo]()
$251
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/5. 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 8/277:30 am -
1 stop4h 37m
Mon 9/149:03 pm -
2 stops44h 37m
Deal found 8/5![Multiple Airlines logo]()
$260
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/3. 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 8/277:30 am -
1 stop4h 37m
Thu 8/278:14 pm -
2 stops16h 17m
Deal found 8/3![Multiple Airlines logo]()
$264
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/5. 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.
Sat 8/293:53 pm -
2 stops27h 26m
Thu 9/101:38 pm -
1 stop26h 37m
Deal found 8/5![Multiple Airlines logo]()
$258
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/3. 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.
Mon 8/317:30 am -
1 stop5h 52m
Mon 9/72:17 pm -
1 stop24h 44m
Deal found 8/3![Multiple Airlines logo]()
$249
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/6. 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.
Mon 8/317:30 am -
2 stops11h 49m
Thu 9/1010:47 pm -
1 stop17h 28m
Deal found 8/6![Multiple Airlines logo]()
$259
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/6. 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 Southwest is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 9/53:20 pm -
Nonstop1h 20m
Sun 9/61:05 pm -
Nonstop1h 25m
Deal found 8/6![Southwest logo]()
$257
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/2. 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 Kiwi.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 9/119:30 am -
2 stops10h 23m
Sun 9/1310:47 pm -
1 stop18h 28m
Deal found 8/2![Frontier logo]()
$250
One-way flights from Santa Ana to San JoseSearch for one-way flight options from Santa Ana to San Jose. Find affordable one-way fares based on user searches. Data last updated August 6, 2026.
Search for one-way flight options from Santa Ana to San Jose. Find affordable one-way fares based on user searches. Data last updated August 6, 2026.
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/6. 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.
Sat 9/53:53 pm -
1 stop20h 14m
Deal found 8/6![Frontier logo]()
$87
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/1. 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 Kiwi.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 8/293:53 pm -
1 stop20h 14m
Deal found 8/1![Frontier logo]()
$93
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/3. 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 9/109:30 am -
2 stops34h 23m
Deal found 8/3![Frontier logo]()
$95
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/2. 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 Kiwi.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 10/14:35 pm -
1 stop5h 17m
Deal found 8/2![Frontier logo]()
$98
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/4. 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.
Sun 8/237:53 pm -
1 stop17h 29m
Deal found 8/4![Frontier logo]()
$110
Find flight deals from Santa Ana to San Jose
Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Santa Ana (SNA) to San Jose (SJC). 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 August 6, 2026.
Most accurate provider | FlightHub 3 stars |
|---|---|
Most trusted provider | FlightHub 3 stars |
Round-trip from | $249 (Kiwi.com) |
One-way from | $87 (Kiwi.com) |
Popular in | February |
Cheapest in | November |
Average price | $349 |
Good round-trip deal | $339 or less |
Good one-way deal | $209 or less |
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Customize your flight search to find flights from Santa Ana to San Jose 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 August 6, 2026.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Santa Ana to San Jose that are best for you.
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Route
Depart
Return
Cheapest round-trip
Santa AnaSan Jose
SNA Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty - SJC San Jose
SNASJC
Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty
Sat 9/5
6:45 am-1:10 pm
2 stops6h 25m
San Jose
Sun 9/6
6:45 pm-8:05 pm
Nonstop1h 20m
$272
Santa AnaSan Jose
SNA Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty - SJC San Jose
SNASJC
Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty
Fri 9/18
7:30 am-12:43 pm
1 stop5h 13m
San Jose
Sun 9/20
1:38 pm-5:15 pm
1 stop27h 37m
$282
Santa AnaSan Jose
SNA Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty - SJC San Jose
SNASJC
Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty
Wed 10/14
7:00 am-8:35 am
Nonstop1h 35m
San Jose
Wed 10/14
10:15 am-11:40 am
Nonstop1h 25m
$293
Santa AnaSan Jose
SNA Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty - SJC San Jose
SNASJC
Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty
Thu 10/29
9:30 am-10:50 am
Nonstop1h 20m
San Jose
Thu 11/5
8:40 am-2:05 pm
1 stop5h 25m
$303
Santa AnaSan Jose
SNA Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty - SJC San Jose
SNASJC
Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty
Fri 9/4
4:40 pm-9:30 pm
1 stop4h 50m
San Jose
Mon 9/7
8:00 am-9:25 am
Nonstop1h 25m
$324
Santa AnaSan Jose
SNA Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty - SJC San Jose
SNASJC
Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty
Thu 10/15
9:30 am-10:50 am
Nonstop1h 20m
San Jose
Sun 10/18
6:45 am-11:10 am
1 stop4h 25m
$345
Santa AnaSan Jose
SNA Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty - SJC San Jose
SNASJC
Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty
Thu 9/17
3:10 pm-4:30 pm
Nonstop1h 20m
San Jose
Sun 9/20
5:00 pm-10:20 pm
1 stop5h 20m
$345
Santa AnaSan Jose
SNA Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty - SJC San Jose
SNASJC
Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty
Thu 8/20
10:05 am-1:35 pm
1 stop3h 30m
San Jose
Mon 8/24
3:00 pm-4:20 pm
Nonstop1h 20m
$357
Quickest round-trip
Santa AnaSan Jose
SNA Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty - SJC San Jose
SNASJC
Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty
Fri 10/2
8:00 pm-9:15 pm
Nonstop1h 15m
San Jose
Sun 10/4
9:05 pm-10:25 pm
Nonstop1h 20m
$366
Santa AnaSan Jose
SNA Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty - SJC San Jose
SNASJC
Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty
Fri 9/25
11:30 am-12:50 pm
Nonstop1h 20m
San Jose
Sun 9/27
7:15 am-8:35 am
Nonstop1h 20m
$366
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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 Jose in August.
| Provider | Price Accuracy | Trust Score* |
|---|---|---|
| Price Accuracy1 star | Trust Score*3 stars | |
| Price Accuracy3 stars | Trust Score*3 stars | |
| Price Accuracy- | Trust Score*1 star |
- Most accurate provider: When it comes to deals on Santa Ana, California-San Jose, California 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 Jose, California flight deals on Cheapflights vs. FlightHub >95% of the time. Price accuracy is based on data collected from Santa Ana, California-San Jose, California flight searches over the past month and is updated monthly.
- Most trusted provider: When it comes to deals on Santa Ana, California-San Jose, California 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 Jose, California flight deals. Provider user feedback score is based on Cheapflights searches over the past month and is updated monthly.
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Have a flexible travel schedule? Discover the best time to fly to San Jose from Santa Ana with our price prediction graph.
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How far ahead should I book a flight from Santa Ana, California to San Jose, California?
The price you pay for your flight from Santa Ana, California to San Jose, California may vary depending on when you book. For the best chance of a lower fare, look to book 61 days in advance of your trip. Fares are likely to increase a fortnight or so before your departure date.
What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Santa Ana, California to San Jose, California?
Currently, November is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Santa Ana, California to San Jose, California (average of $339). Flying from Santa Ana, California to San Jose, California in February is currently the most expensive (average of $661). 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 SJC?
Find hourly flight availability from Santa Ana to San Jose. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated August 6, 2026.
One of the essential ways to save on airfare from Santa Ana, California to San Jose, California is to remain as flexible as possible. Flights that are in the evening tend to be the most expensive. A flight at noon could potentially save you up to 30% on airfare.
What is the cheapest day to fly from Santa Ana, California to San Jose, California?
Use this chart to determine the cheapest time to fly round-trip from Santa Ana to San Jose. Price data was last updated on August 1, 2026.
Travelers seeking maximum savings on their Santa Ana, California to San Jose, California flight should consider departing on Friday evenings when fares are most often at their lowest. Tuesday evenings flights should be avoided if possible as fares are typically the most expensive at this time.
How often are flights from Santa Ana to San Jose delayed?
About 11% of weekly flights between Santa Ana and San Jose have experienced delays in the past year, with the average delay time being 100 minutes.
What is the most punctual flight time for Santa Ana to San Jose flights?
Historically, flights departing in the morning are less likely to be delayed, whereas flights leaving in the evening tend to experience delays more often.
What day of the week experiences the fewest flight delays on this route?
Saturday tends to have the lowest number of delays on this route, whereas Sunday has historically faced a higher average of delays compared to other days of the week.
Which airline has the best punctuality record on Santa Ana to San Jose flights?
Over the last year, Southwest have had the lowest number of delays on this route, with just 10% of flights being delayed.
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Reviews of airlines servicing San Jose
Get insights into the airlines that provide service to San Jose. 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 Jose. Reviews last updated August 6, 2026.
See what other customers who have flown with Southwest,Alaska Airlines, andFrontier from Santa Ana to San Jose have to say. You can also see how each airline compares in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Food
7.0
Comfort
8.0
Overall
8.0
Boarding
8.1
Crew
8.6
Entertainment
7.5
Reviews
1 / 20
8.0
ExcellentWalter,Aug 2025
OAK - SAN
Food
7.0
Comfort
8.0
Overall
8.0
Boarding
8.1
Crew
8.6
Entertainment
7.5
Reviews
1 / 20
8.0
ExcellentWalter,Aug 2025
OAK - SAN
Food
7.0
Comfort
8.0
Overall
8.0
Boarding
8.1
Crew
8.6
Entertainment
7.5
Reviews
1 / 20
8.0
ExcellentWalter,Aug 2025
OAK - SAN
Food
7.0
Comfort
8.0
Overall
8.0
Boarding
8.1
Crew
8.6
Entertainment
7.5
Reviews
1 / 20
8.0
ExcellentWalter,Aug 2025
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| Airline | Cheapest | Average | Flexibility | On-time |
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| Cheapest$45 | Average$140 | FlexibilityNo cancel fee | On-time62% | |
| Cheapest$132 | Average$234 | FlexibilityNo cancel fee | On-time75% | |
| Cheapest$271 | Average$523 | FlexibilityNo cancel fee | On-time63% |