For a smooth departure, OAK's TSA checkpoints are generally quicker than SFO's, especially during weekend leisure travel times.

Most accurate provider | eDreams 3 stars |
|---|---|
Most trusted provider | eDreams 3 stars |
Round-trip from | $237 (Southwest) |
One-way from | $119 (Southwest) |
Popular in | October |
Cheapest in | May |
Average price | $283 |
Good round-trip deal | $273 or less |
Good one-way deal | $146 or less |
Fly from
Fly to
Route
Depart
Return
Price
OaklandSanta Ana
OAK - SNA
OAKSNA
Oakland
Sun 12/21
7:05 am-8:35 am
Nonstop1h 30m
Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty
Wed 12/24
4:25 pm-5:55 pm
Nonstop1h 30m
OaklandSanta Ana
OAK - SNA
OAKSNA
Oakland
Sat 12/6
8:15 am-9:40 am
Nonstop1h 25m
Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty
Mon 12/8
4:35 pm-6:05 pm
Nonstop1h 30m
OaklandSanta Ana
OAK - SNA
OAKSNA
Oakland
Thu 12/11
5:25 am-9:25 am
1 stop4h 00m
Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty
Sun 12/14
7:45 am-9:30 am
Nonstop1h 45m
OaklandSanta Ana
OAK - SNA
OAKSNA
Oakland
Fri 1/30
2:45 pm-9:00 pm
1 stop6h 15m
Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty
Mon 2/2
6:15 pm-7:45 pm
Nonstop1h 30m
OaklandSanta Ana
OAK - SNA
OAKSNA
Oakland
Mon 11/24
3:00 pm-7:40 pm
1 stop4h 40m
Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty
Tue 12/2
7:10 pm-8:40 pm
Nonstop1h 30m
OaklandSanta Ana
OAK - SNA
OAKSNA
Oakland
Sat 12/27
7:40 pm-9:10 pm
Nonstop1h 30m
Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty
Tue 12/30
6:45 am-8:30 am
Nonstop1h 45m
OaklandSanta Ana
OAK - SNA
OAKSNA
Oakland
Fri 12/26
7:05 am-8:35 am
Nonstop1h 30m
Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty
Tue 12/30
2:45 pm-4:15 pm
Nonstop1h 30m
OaklandSanta Ana
OAK - SNA
OAKSNA
Oakland
Wed 2/18
4:35 pm-6:05 pm
Nonstop1h 30m
Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty
Sat 2/21
6:45 am-5:40 pm
2 stops10h 55m
OaklandSanta Ana
OAK - SNA
OAKSNA
Oakland
Mon 4/13
3:30 pm-9:10 pm
2 stops5h 40m
Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty
Thu 4/16
8:50 am-2:05 pm
1 stop5h 15m
OaklandSanta Ana
OAK - SNA
OAKSNA
Oakland
Mon 11/17
1:50 pm-3:20 pm
Nonstop1h 30m
Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty
Thu 11/20
1:45 pm-3:20 pm
Nonstop1h 35m
| Provider | Price Accuracy | Trust Score* |
|---|---|---|
| Price Accuracy2 stars | Trust Score*3 stars | |
| Price Accuracy3 stars | Trust Score*1 star | |
| Price Accuracy3 stars | Trust Score*3 stars | |
| Price Accuracy3 stars | Trust Score*2 stars |
Booking 55 days in advance of your planned departure date is, on average, the best time to get cheap flights from Oakland, California to Santa Ana, California. The general trend is that the closer you book to the departure date, the more expensive your flight will be.
Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Oakland, California to Santa Ana, California (average of $28). Flying from Oakland, California to Santa Ana, California in September is currently the most expensive (average of $60). 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.
One of the essential ways to save on airfare from Oakland, California to Santa Ana, 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 62% on airfare.
Travelers seeking maximum savings on their Oakland, California to Santa Ana, California flight should consider departing on Wednesday at noon 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.
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| Airline | Cheapest | Average | Flexibility | On-time |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cheapest$35 | Average$108 | FlexibilityNo cancel fee | On-time62% | |
| Cheapest$46 | Average$105 | FlexibilityNo cancel fee | On-time65% | |
| Cheapest$57 | Average$206 | FlexibilityNo cancel fee | On-time75% | |
| Cheapest$73 | Average$227 | FlexibilityNo cancel fee | On-timeN/A | |
| Cheapest$117 | Average$207 | FlexibilityNo cancel fee | On-time69% | |
| Cheapest$145 | Average$294 | FlexibilityNo cancel fee | On-time63% |