Santa Ana

$67+ Cheap flights from Sacramento to Santa Ana, CA (SMF - SNA)

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SMF — SNA
Feb 27 — Mar 61
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Cheapflights Tip: The best prices from Sacramento Intl to Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty are usually found in August or September, booked 24 days in advance, depart on a Monday or Saturday and return on a Tuesday

Cheap flight deals from Sacramento to Santa Ana

Cheapest flights from Sacramento to Santa Ana
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Sacramento to Santa Ana. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on January 28, 2026.

This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/27. 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 3/28:53 am
SMF
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SNA
1 stop27h 32m
Multiple Airlines
Thu 3/58:58 am
SNA
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SMF
1 stop23h 15m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 1/27$181
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/26. 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 2/2112:42 pm
SMF
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SNA
1 stop8h 15m
Multiple Airlines
Thu 2/264:37 pm
SNA
-
SMF
1 stop23h 07m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 1/26$185
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/26. 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 2/91:48 pm
SMF
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SNA
1 stop7h 09m
Multiple Airlines
Thu 2/124:37 pm
SNA
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SMF
1 stop23h 12m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 1/26$187
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/26. 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.
Tue 2/244:41 pm
SMF
-
SNA
1 stop4h 09m
United Airlines
Wed 2/256:35 pm
SNA
-
SMF
1 stop3h 40m
United Airlines
Deal found 1/26$191
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/26. 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 2/21:48 pm
SMF
-
SNA
1 stop7h 09m
Multiple Airlines
Thu 2/54:37 pm
SNA
-
SMF
1 stop20h 20m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 1/26$192
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/25. 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 2/81:48 pm
SMF
-
SNA
1 stop7h 09m
Multiple Airlines
Thu 2/124:37 pm
SNA
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SMF
1 stop23h 12m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 1/25$195
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/27. 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 2/238:53 am
SMF
-
SNA
1 stop6h 49m
Multiple Airlines
Thu 2/264:37 pm
SNA
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SMF
1 stop23h 07m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 1/27$196
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/26. 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 4/139:44 am
SMF
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SNA
1 stop9h 51m
Multiple Airlines
Fri 4/177:45 am
SNA
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SMF
1 stop9h 39m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 1/26$208
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/27. 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 3/110:53 am
SMF
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SNA
2 stops21h 20m
Frontier
Thu 3/58:58 am
SNA
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SMF
1 stop23h 15m
Frontier
Deal found 1/27$210
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/26. 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.
Sat 2/284:41 pm
SMF
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SNA
1 stop4h 09m
United Airlines
Tue 3/36:35 pm
SNA
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SMF
1 stop3h 40m
United Airlines
Deal found 1/26$218

Find flight deals from Sacramento to Santa Ana

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Sacramento (SMF) to Santa Ana (SNA). 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 28, 2026.

Most accurate provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Most trusted provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Round-trip from

$181
(Kiwi.com)

One-way from

$67
(Kiwi.com)

Popular in

January

Cheapest in

August

Average price

$378
Provider with most accurate pricing for Sacramento Intl-Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty flight deals.
Provider most trusted by Cheapflights users for Sacramento Intl-Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty flights.
From Sacramento Intl to Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty
One-way flight from Sacramento Intl to Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty
Highest demand for flights based on searches. 6% potential increase in price ($20 potential increase over avg. RT price).
Cheapest flight prices on average. 1% potential price decrease ($5 potential savings vs. average RT price).
Average for round-trip flights in January 2026

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Customize your flight search to find flights from Sacramento to Santa Ana 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 28, 2026.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Sacramento to Santa Ana that are best for you.

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SacramentoSanta Ana

SMF - SNA

SMFSNA

Sacramento Intl

Mon 4/6

9:44 am-8:56 pm

1 stop11h 12m

Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty

Sat 4/18

4:37 pm-5:24 pm

1 stop24h 47m

$247

SacramentoSanta Ana

SMF - SNA

SMFSNA

Sacramento Intl

Sat 4/25

3:53 pm-8:55 pm

1 stop5h 02m

Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty

Mon 4/27

2:38 pm-7:32 pm

1 stop4h 54m

$249

SacramentoSanta Ana

SMF - SNA

SMFSNA

Sacramento Intl

Tue 3/3

2:50 pm-10:19 am

1 stop19h 29m

Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty

Sat 3/7

7:30 am-2:20 pm

1 stop6h 50m

$293

SacramentoSanta Ana

SMF - SNA

SMFSNA

Sacramento Intl

Tue 2/10

2:25 pm-8:42 pm

1 stop6h 17m

Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty

Wed 2/11

3:41 pm-9:54 pm

1 stop6h 13m

$307

SacramentoSanta Ana

SMF - SNA

SMFSNA

Sacramento Intl

Fri 2/27

4:11 pm-10:08 pm

1 stop5h 57m

Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty

Tue 3/3

11:10 am-5:46 pm

1 stop6h 36m

$309

SacramentoSanta Ana

SMF - SNA

SMFSNA

Sacramento Intl

Thu 3/12

6:35 am-8:00 am

Nonstop1h 25m

Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty

Mon 3/16

8:45 pm-10:15 pm

Nonstop1h 30m

$317

SacramentoSanta Ana

SMF - SNA

SMFSNA

Sacramento Intl

Sat 4/11

12:40 pm-2:10 pm

Nonstop1h 30m

Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty

Mon 4/13

8:15 pm-9:40 pm

Nonstop1h 25m

$317

SacramentoSanta Ana

SMF - SNA

SMFSNA

Sacramento Intl

Sat 5/2

12:40 pm-2:10 pm

Nonstop1h 30m

Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty

Mon 5/4

5:00 pm-6:30 pm

Nonstop1h 30m

$317

SacramentoSanta Ana

SMF - SNA

SMFSNA

Sacramento Intl

Wed 3/18

9:20 am-10:50 am

Nonstop1h 30m

Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty

Mon 3/23

5:00 pm-6:35 pm

Nonstop1h 35m

$317

SacramentoSanta Ana

SMF - SNA

SMFSNA

Sacramento Intl

Wed 3/4

2:50 pm-4:20 pm

Nonstop1h 30m

Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty

Sat 3/7

7:10 am-8:45 am

Nonstop1h 35m

$317

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Compare providers for flights from Sacramento to Santa Ana

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 Sacramento to Santa Ana in January.
ProviderPrice AccuracyTrust Score*
ExpediaPrice Accuracy1 starTrust Score*3 stars
FlightHubPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
PricelinePrice Accuracy1 starTrust Score*3 stars

*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 Sacramento-Santa Ana, California flights, users find the pricing of FlightHub to be most consistent on Cheapflights vs. FlightHub Users can find the same prices on Sacramento-Santa Ana, California flight deals on Cheapflights vs. FlightHub >95% of the time. Price accuracy is based on data collected from Sacramento-Santa Ana, California flight searches over the past month and is updated monthly.
  • Most trusted provider: When it comes to deals on Sacramento-Santa Ana, 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 Sacramento-Santa Ana, California 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 Sacramento to Santa Ana

Have a flexible travel schedule? Discover the best time to fly to Santa Ana from Sacramento with our price prediction graph.
Estimated round-trip price
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Everything you need to know about your flight from Sacramento to Santa Ana

How far ahead should I book a flight from Sacramento to Santa Ana, California?

Use this chart to determine the optimal time to book a round-trip flight from Sacramento to Santa Ana. Price data was last updated on January 23, 2026.

To ensure you get the cheapest price possible for a flight from Sacramento to Santa Ana, California, you should look to book at least 24 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 Sacramento to Santa Ana, California?

Currently, April is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Sacramento to Santa Ana, California (average of $29). Flying from Sacramento 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.

What is the cheapest time of day to fly from SMF to SNA?

Find hourly flight availability from Sacramento to Santa Ana. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated January 28, 2026.

A simple way to save on the total cost of your ticket is to fly from Sacramento to Santa Ana, California in the evening. If you’re flexible enough to do this you can expect to save up to 15% on your trip compared to booking a flight in the morning.

What is the cheapest day to fly from Sacramento to Santa Ana, California?

Use this chart to determine the cheapest time to fly round-trip from Sacramento to Santa Ana. Price data was last updated on January 24, 2026.

Travelers seeking maximum savings on their Sacramento to Santa Ana, California flight should consider departing on Saturday evenings when fares are most often at their lowest. Sunday at noon flights should be avoided if possible as fares are typically the most expensive at this time.

Reviews of airlines servicing Santa Ana

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to Santa Ana. 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 Santa Ana. Reviews last updated January 28, 2026.
Peruse reviews from past customers who have flown with Southwest, Delta, and United Airlines from Sacramento to Santa Ana to help guide your decision. You can also see how each airline stacks up in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.

Food

7.0

Entertainment

7.5

Overall

8.0

Crew

8.6

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Walter,Aug 2025

OAK - SAN

Dozens of flights and I've never seen a row's beverages forgotten. I even went back and asked the attendant to check on them and nothing. I really hope it didn't have something to do with the Black mother with her kid in the row. Otherwise it was a typical Southwest flight, rapid boarding, tolerable leg room.

Food

7.0

Entertainment

7.5

Overall

8.0

Crew

8.6

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Walter,Aug 2025

OAK - SAN

Dozens of flights and I've never seen a row's beverages forgotten. I even went back and asked the attendant to check on them and nothing. I really hope it didn't have something to do with the Black mother with her kid in the row. Otherwise it was a typical Southwest flight, rapid boarding, tolerable leg room.

Food

7.0

Entertainment

7.5

Overall

8.0

Crew

8.6

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Walter,Aug 2025

OAK - SAN

Dozens of flights and I've never seen a row's beverages forgotten. I even went back and asked the attendant to check on them and nothing. I really hope it didn't have something to do with the Black mother with her kid in the row. Otherwise it was a typical Southwest flight, rapid boarding, tolerable leg room.

Food

7.0

Entertainment

7.5

Overall

8.0

Crew

8.6

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Walter,Aug 2025

OAK - SAN

Dozens of flights and I've never seen a row's beverages forgotten. I even went back and asked the attendant to check on them and nothing. I really hope it didn't have something to do with the Black mother with her kid in the row. Otherwise it was a typical Southwest flight, rapid boarding, tolerable leg room.

Food

7.0

Entertainment

7.5

Overall

8.0

Crew

8.6

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Walter,Aug 2025

OAK - SAN

Dozens of flights and I've never seen a row's beverages forgotten. I even went back and asked the attendant to check on them and nothing. I really hope it didn't have something to do with the Black mother with her kid in the row. Otherwise it was a typical Southwest flight, rapid boarding, tolerable leg room.

Food

7.0

Entertainment

7.5

Overall

8.0

Crew

8.6

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Walter,Aug 2025

OAK - SAN

Dozens of flights and I've never seen a row's beverages forgotten. I even went back and asked the attendant to check on them and nothing. I really hope it didn't have something to do with the Black mother with her kid in the row. Otherwise it was a typical Southwest flight, rapid boarding, tolerable leg room.

Related info for your journey

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from Sacramento to Santa Ana. Access travel guides, tips, and recommendations to enhance your travel experience. Get information about local attractions, weather, transportation options, and more.
  • What airports do I use to fly from Sacramento to Santa Ana?

    Booking a flight from Sacramento Intl (SMF) to Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty (SNA) is your only option if you wish to fly from Sacramento to Santa Ana. On a typical day, there are 4 flights from Sacramento Intl to J. Wayne/Orange Cnty, all of which are around 1h 25m for a nonstop flight. You can also purchase a plane ticket from 5 airlines when you book a flight from Sacramento Intl to Santa Ana.

  • How popular is this Sacramento to Santa Ana, California flight route?

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

    A quick flight from Sacramento to Santa Ana, California can take about 6h 18m. United Airlines provides one of the quickest options available for as low as $191. The distance from Sacramento to Santa Ana, California is about 404 mi. When browsing for deals, the options you’ll see will be for both nonstop flights and flights with stops.

  • What are the cheapest airlines flying from Sacramento to Santa Ana, California round-trip?

    Flying on Frontier is currently your cheapest option to Santa Ana, California, with prices starting at $29. Additional round-trip tickets that might be worth considering are offered by Spirit Airlines and United Airlines, with the lowest prices starting at $66 and $91, respectively. Frontier is currently priced 91% below the average price you’ll pay for this route.

  • What are the cheapest airlines to fly from Sacramento to Santa Ana, California one-way?

    $39 is the cheapest one-way deal found within the past few days, from Frontier. You may also be able to find cheap deals on Spirit Airlines and Southwest, with prices starting from $41 and $115, respectively.

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

    While on average a flight from Sacramento to Santa Ana, California is generally $302, our data shows the cheapest flight currently is $158. When looking at the most popular route, (Sacramento Intl - Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty), you can expect to pay $181 for that flight.

  • Can I find deals for flights from Sacramento to Santa Ana that include hotel bookings?

    Yes. In addition to deals on Sacramento to Santa Ana flights, Cheapflights offers vacation packages that include both flights and hotel.

  • How can I find direct flights from Sacramento to Santa Ana?

    After entering your origin and destination, apply the non-stop filter on the search result page to find direct flights from Sacramento to Santa Ana.

  • Can I find deals for business class flights from Sacramento to Santa Ana?

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Sacramento to Santa Ana 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 Sacramento to Santa Ana, California?

    Currently, April is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Sacramento to Santa Ana, California (average of $29). Flying from Sacramento 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.

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Top 5 airlines flying from Sacramento to Santa Ana

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AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
FrontierCheapest$29Average$138FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%
Spirit AirlinesCheapest$66Average$133FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time65%
United AirlinesCheapest$91Average$307FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
DeltaCheapest$122Average$197FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
SouthwestCheapest$188Average$338FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time63%

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