Santa Ana

$99+ Cheap flights from Salinas, CA, CA to Santa Ana, CA (SNA)

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SFO — SNA
Mar 4 — Mar 111
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Cheapflights Tip: The best prices from Salinas to Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty are usually found in April or March, booked 71 days in advance, depart on a Tuesday or Monday and return on a Friday

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Cheapest flights from Salinas to Santa Ana
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Salinas to Santa Ana. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on February 2, 2026.

This Frontier deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/31. 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 Frontier is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 5/15:47 pm
SFO
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SNA
Nonstop1h 43m
Frontier
Sun 5/37:01 pm
SNA
-
SFO
Nonstop1h 33m
Frontier
Deal found 1/31$173
This Super.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/30. 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 Super.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 2/216:15 am
SFO
-
SNA
1 stop28h 22m
Frontier
Mon 2/2311:31 am
SNA
-
SFO
1 stop12h 57m
Frontier
Deal found 1/30$176
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/31. 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 2/214:40 pm
SFO
-
SNA
1 stop4h 20m
Southwest
Tue 2/245:15 pm
SNA
-
SFO
1 stop4h 35m
Southwest
Deal found 1/31$177
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/1. 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.
Thu 3/195:47 pm
SFO
-
SNA
Nonstop1h 38m
Frontier
Thu 3/268:20 pm
SNA
-
SFO
1 stop11h 38m
Frontier
Deal found 2/1$178
This Orbitz deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/1. 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 Orbitz is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 4/175:47 pm
SFO
-
SNA
Nonstop1h 43m
Frontier
Sun 4/1911:32 am
SNA
-
SFO
1 stop21h 36m
Frontier
Deal found 2/1$179
This CheapOair deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/2. 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 CheapOair is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 2/198:05 am
SFO
-
SNA
1 stop10h 35m
Frontier
Mon 2/2311:31 am
SNA
-
SFO
1 stop12h 57m
Frontier
Deal found 2/2$181
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/2. 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 4/162:01 pm
SFO
-
SNA
1 stop6h 56m
Multiple Airlines
Sun 4/197:01 pm
SNA
-
SFO
Nonstop1h 33m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 2/2$183
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/1. 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.
Tue 3/33:06 pm
SFO
-
SNA
Nonstop1h 39m
Hawaiian Airlines
Tue 3/101:24 pm
SNA
-
SFO
Nonstop1h 41m
Hawaiian Airlines
Deal found 2/1$184
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/1. 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.
Wed 4/86:50 am
SFO
-
SNA
Nonstop1h 45m
Multiple Airlines
Sat 4/116:07 pm
SNA
-
SFO
Nonstop1h 34m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 2/1$185
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/31. 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 2/287:15 pm
SFO
-
SNA
1 stop13h 33m
Frontier
Sun 3/86:47 pm
SNA
-
SFO
Nonstop1h 36m
Frontier
Deal found 1/31$186
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/2. 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.
Sat 2/288:58 am
SFO
-
SNA
2 stops11h 59m
Multiple Airlines
Mon 3/99:40 am
SNA
-
SFO
1 stop12h 00m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 2/2$187
This Frontier deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/31. 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 Frontier is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 4/93:38 pm
SFO
-
SNA
Nonstop1h 39m
Frontier
Fri 4/108:20 pm
SNA
-
SFO
Nonstop1h 35m
Frontier
Deal found 1/31$188

Find flight deals from Salinas to Santa Ana

Keep the following information in mind while searching for Salinas to Santa Ana flight deals. Data was last updated February 2, 2026.

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3 stars

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FlightHub
3 stars

Round-trip from

$173
(Frontier)

One-way from

$99
(United Airlines)

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

April

Average price

$197
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From Salinas to Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty
One-way flight from Salinas to Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty
Highest demand for flights based on searches. 17% potential increase in price ($45 potential increase over avg. RT price).
Cheapest flight prices on average. 2% potential price decrease ($6 potential savings vs. average RT price).
Average for round-trip flights in February 2026

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Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Salinas to Santa Ana that are best for you.

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Salinas

Fly to

Santa Ana

Route

Depart

Return

Price

San FranciscoSanta Ana

SFO - SNA

SFOSNA

San Francisco

Tue 4/14

5:40 am-10:35 am

1 stop4h 55m

Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty

Wed 4/15

1:45 pm-10:10 pm

1 stop8h 25m

$177

San FranciscoSanta Ana

SFO - SNA

SFOSNA

San Francisco

Mon 3/2

9:28 am-11:11 am

Nonstop1h 43m

Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty

Wed 3/4

1:24 pm-3:05 pm

Nonstop1h 41m

$197

San FranciscoSanta Ana

SFO - SNA

SFOSNA

San Francisco

Mon 3/2

5:00 am-10:25 am

1 stop5h 25m

Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty

Mon 3/2

3:55 pm-10:45 pm

1 stop6h 50m

$197

San FranciscoSanta Ana

SFO - SNA

SFOSNA

San Francisco

Mon 3/30

6:50 am-11:25 am

1 stop4h 35m

Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty

Thu 4/2

7:55 pm-12:50 am

1 stop4h 55m

$207

San FranciscoSanta Ana

SFO - SNA

SFOSNA

San Francisco

Fri 2/27

5:00 am-1:15 pm

1 stop8h 15m

Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty

Fri 2/27

4:55 pm-12:05 am

1 stop7h 10m

$207

San FranciscoSanta Ana

SFO - SNA

SFOSNA

San Francisco

Sat 2/28

7:55 am-4:45 pm

2 stops8h 50m

Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty

Mon 3/2

3:55 pm-7:45 pm

1 stop3h 50m

$212

San FranciscoSanta Ana

SFO - SNA

SFOSNA

San Francisco

Wed 3/18

5:55 am-2:00 pm

1 stop8h 05m

Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty

Wed 3/25

7:30 am-1:50 pm

2 stops6h 20m

$218

San FranciscoSanta Ana

SFO - SNA

SFOSNA

San Francisco

Wed 3/4

10:43 am-12:18 pm

Nonstop1h 35m

Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty

Mon 3/9

6:35 pm-8:10 pm

Nonstop1h 35m

$227

San FranciscoSanta Ana

SFO - SNA

SFOSNA

San Francisco

Mon 3/16

4:00 pm-10:15 pm

2 stops6h 15m

Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty

Mon 3/30

6:15 pm-12:10 am

1 stop5h 55m

$228

San FranciscoSanta Ana

SFO - SNA

SFOSNA

San Francisco

Thu 4/2

12:25 pm-2:08 pm

Nonstop1h 43m

Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty

Sun 4/5

7:50 am-9:20 am

Nonstop1h 30m

$245

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Best time to book a flight from Salinas to Santa Ana

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Everything you need to know about your flight from Salinas to Santa Ana

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

Use this chart to determine the optimal time to book a round-trip flight from Salinas to Santa Ana. Price data was last updated on January 30, 2026.

The best time to book flights from Salinas to Santa Ana, California is 27 days before your desired departure date. The cost of your flight will likely increase significantly if you book two weeks in advance of your flight.

What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Salinas to Santa Ana, California?

Currently, April is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Salinas to Santa Ana, California (average of $29). Flying from Salinas 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 S9N to SNA?

Find hourly flight availability from Salinas 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 February 2, 2026.

It’s typically best to fly out from Salinas to Santa Ana, California at noon. Doing so could potentially save you 48% on the flight price compared to flying in the morning, which is usually more expensive.

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

Use this chart to determine the cheapest time to fly round-trip from Salinas to Santa Ana. Price data was last updated on August 10, 2025.

Travelers seeking maximum savings on their Salinas 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.

Weekly flight availability from Salinas to Santa Ana, California

Explore weekly flight availability from Salinas to Santa Ana. 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 February 2, 2026.

The most flights from S9N to SNA are scheduled on a Friday (49 on average). You will have fewer flight options on Wednesday, which is when the least amount of flights are scheduled (43 on average).

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 February 2, 2026.
Get a feel of what it's like to fly with Alaska Airlines, Hawaiian Airlines, and United Airlines from Salinas to Santa Ana by reading reviews from past customers. Users have also rated airlines in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.

Crew

8.5

Comfort

7.8

Entertainment

7.0

Food

7.1

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Jan 2026

STS - LAX

Enjoyed staff assistance from ticking thru tsa , boarding and in the plane Couldn’t pick a seat except upgrading

Crew

8.5

Comfort

7.8

Entertainment

7.0

Food

7.1

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Jan 2026

STS - LAX

Enjoyed staff assistance from ticking thru tsa , boarding and in the plane Couldn’t pick a seat except upgrading

Crew

8.5

Comfort

7.8

Entertainment

7.0

Food

7.1

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Jan 2026

STS - LAX

Enjoyed staff assistance from ticking thru tsa , boarding and in the plane Couldn’t pick a seat except upgrading

Crew

8.5

Comfort

7.8

Entertainment

7.0

Food

7.1

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Jan 2026

STS - LAX

Enjoyed staff assistance from ticking thru tsa , boarding and in the plane Couldn’t pick a seat except upgrading

Crew

8.5

Comfort

7.8

Entertainment

7.0

Food

7.1

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Jan 2026

STS - LAX

Enjoyed staff assistance from ticking thru tsa , boarding and in the plane Couldn’t pick a seat except upgrading

Crew

8.5

Comfort

7.8

Entertainment

7.0

Food

7.1

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Jan 2026

STS - LAX

Enjoyed staff assistance from ticking thru tsa , boarding and in the plane Couldn’t pick a seat except upgrading

Related info for your journey

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  • What airport do you fly into for flights to Santa Ana from Salinas?

    If you book a flight to Santa Ana from Salinas, you will be flying to J. Wayne/Orange Cnty, which is the city’s only airport. Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty (SNA) is located 4.8 mi from the center of Santa Ana. There are 46 flights from Salinas to J. Wayne/Orange Cnty per day from 8 different airlines.

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

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

    A quick flight from Salinas to Santa Ana, California can take about 1h 43m. Southwest provides one of the quickest options available for as low as $197. Airlines will cover a distance of 372 mi. Both multi-stop and nonstop flights can be found to your destination and back.

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

    The cheapest airline one-way is Spirit Airlines, with whom users have recently found tickets for as low as $20. However, be on the lookout for offers from Frontier and United Airlines, as they are both options that can get you from Salinas to Santa Ana, California for a low price.

  • What are the most reliable airlines from Salinas to Santa Ana, California?

    No one likes to see their flight delayed. When booking a flight from Salinas to Santa Ana, California consider choosing United Airlines (86%), Air Canada (85%) or Frontier (83%) as they are the most reliable in getting you off to your destination on time.

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

    Looking at all options, your cheapest flight can be booked for $98. While the most popular route (San Francisco - Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty) can be booked for $127 on average, our data indicates $404 when flying from Salinas to Santa Ana, California.

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

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

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

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

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

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

    Currently, April is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Salinas to Santa Ana, California (average of $29). Flying from Salinas 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 8 airlines flying from Salinas to Santa Ana

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AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Spirit AirlinesCheapest$30Average$110FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time65%
FrontierCheapest$37Average$125FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%
Hawaiian AirlinesCheapest$39Average$174FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time85%
Alaska AirlinesCheapest$57Average$224FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
United AirlinesCheapest$58Average$271FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
DeltaCheapest$73Average$208FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
SouthwestCheapest$165Average$321FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time63%
American AirlinesCheapest$198Average$487FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%

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