Santa Ana

$93+ Cheap flights from San Francisco to Santa Ana, CA (SFO - SNA)

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SFO — SNA
Feb 20 — Feb 271
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Cheapflights Tip: The best prices from San Francisco to Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty are usually found in March or April, booked 71 days in advance, depart on a Tuesday or Monday and return on a Friday

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Cheapest flights from San Francisco to Santa Ana
Explore the most affordable flight options available from San Francisco to Santa Ana. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on January 21, 2026.

This CheapOair deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/20. 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.
Fri 4/34:52 pm
SFO
-
SNA
Nonstop1h 38m
Frontier
Sun 4/58:17 pm
SNA
-
SFO
Nonstop1h 35m
Frontier
Deal found 1/20$159
This CheapOair deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/19. 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.
Fri 4/104:52 pm
SFO
-
SNA
Nonstop1h 38m
Frontier
Sun 4/1212:19 pm
SNA
-
SFO
1 stop7h 51m
Frontier
Deal found 1/19$160
This CheapOair deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/19. 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.
Mon 2/21:49 pm
SFO
-
SNA
1 stop4h 12m
Frontier
Thu 2/55:29 pm
SNA
-
SFO
1 stop27h 35m
Frontier
Deal found 1/19$161
This Orbitz deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/19. 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 4/34:52 pm
SFO
-
SNA
Nonstop1h 38m
Frontier
Thu 4/912:19 pm
SNA
-
SFO
1 stop12h 04m
Frontier
Deal found 1/19$164
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/21. 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 4/93:38 pm
SFO
-
SNA
Nonstop1h 39m
Frontier
Sun 4/128:17 pm
SNA
-
SFO
Nonstop1h 35m
Frontier
Deal found 1/21$166
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/20. 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 3/29:03 am
SFO
-
SNA
1 stop6h 39m
Multiple Airlines
Thu 3/51:20 pm
SNA
-
SFO
1 stop6h 19m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 1/20$169
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/20. 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 2/177:15 pm
SFO
-
SNA
1 stop20h 27m
Multiple Airlines
Tue 2/241:20 pm
SNA
-
SFO
1 stop5h 00m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 1/20$170
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/21. 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 2/1210:48 am
SFO
-
SNA
1 stop4h 54m
Multiple Airlines
Wed 2/184:37 pm
SNA
-
SFO
1 stop15h 11m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 1/21$171
This Mytrip deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/21. 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 Mytrip is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 2/42:08 pm
SFO
-
SNA
1 stop23h 36m
Frontier
Thu 2/55:29 pm
SNA
-
SFO
1 stop27h 35m
Frontier
Deal found 1/21$172
This Orbitz deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/19. 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.
Mon 3/304:19 pm
SFO
-
SNA
Nonstop1h 39m
Multiple Airlines
Fri 4/38:20 pm
SNA
-
SFO
Nonstop1h 35m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 1/19$173
This Frontier deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/18. 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.
Sun 4/53:38 pm
SFO
-
SNA
Nonstop1h 39m
Frontier
Thu 4/912:19 pm
SNA
-
SFO
1 stop7h 56m
Frontier
Deal found 1/18$174

Find flight deals from San Francisco to Santa Ana

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from San Francisco (SFO) 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 21, 2026.

Most accurate provider

Justfly.com
3 stars

Most trusted provider

Justfly.com
3 stars

Round-trip from

$159
(CheapOair)

One-way from

$93
(Kiwi.com)

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

March

Average price

$227

Good round-trip deal

$197 or less

Good one-way deal

$128 or less
Provider with most accurate pricing for San Francisco-Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty flight deals.
Provider most trusted by Cheapflights users for San Francisco-Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty flights.
From San Francisco to Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty
One-way flight from San Francisco to Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty
Highest demand for flights based on searches. 17% potential increase in price ($44 potential increase over avg. RT price).
Cheapest flight prices on average. 3% potential price decrease ($7 potential savings vs. average RT price).
Average for round-trip flights in January 2026
Price to beat on a round-trip flight from San Francisco to Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty.
Price to beat on a one-way flight from San Francisco to Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty.

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Customize your flight search to find flights from San Francisco 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 21, 2026.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from San Francisco to Santa Ana that are best for you.

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San Francisco

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Santa Ana

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Price

San FranciscoSanta Ana

SFO - SNA

SFOSNA

San Francisco

Thu 4/9

4:47 pm-10:35 pm

1 stop5h 48m

Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty

Mon 4/20

7:30 am-2:05 pm

1 stop6h 35m

$185

San FranciscoSanta Ana

SFO - SNA

SFOSNA

San Francisco

Fri 4/10

4:47 pm-10:35 pm

1 stop5h 48m

Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty

Tue 4/21

7:30 am-2:05 pm

1 stop6h 35m

$185

San FranciscoSanta Ana

SFO - SNA

SFOSNA

San Francisco

Sat 2/28

5:00 am-11:00 am

1 stop6h 00m

Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty

Sun 3/1

4:55 pm-12:05 am

1 stop7h 10m

$187

San FranciscoSanta Ana

SFO - SNA

SFOSNA

San Francisco

Wed 3/11

9:28 am-11:11 am

Nonstop1h 43m

Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty

Wed 3/11

1:24 pm-3:05 pm

Nonstop1h 41m

$192

San FranciscoSanta Ana

SFO - SNA

SFOSNA

San Francisco

Sun 4/12

6:50 am-8:35 am

Nonstop1h 45m

Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty

Sat 4/18

9:12 am-10:52 am

Nonstop1h 40m

$197

San FranciscoSanta Ana

SFO - SNA

SFOSNA

San Francisco

Sun 2/15

5:30 am-11:25 am

1 stop5h 55m

Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty

Thu 2/19

2:25 pm-8:15 pm

1 stop5h 50m

$197

San FranciscoSanta Ana

SFO - SNA

SFOSNA

San Francisco

Wed 3/4

12:30 pm-2:10 pm

Nonstop1h 40m

Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty

Mon 3/9

6:45 am-8:32 am

Nonstop1h 47m

$197

San FranciscoSanta Ana

SFO - SNA

SFOSNA

San Francisco

Sun 6/7

7:00 am-8:38 am

Nonstop1h 38m

Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty

Wed 6/10

6:45 am-8:30 am

Nonstop1h 45m

$197

San FranciscoSanta Ana

SFO - SNA

SFOSNA

San Francisco

Wed 2/25

12:30 pm-2:10 pm

Nonstop1h 40m

Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty

Thu 2/26

6:45 am-8:32 am

Nonstop1h 47m

$197

San FranciscoSanta Ana

SFO - SNA

SFOSNA

San Francisco

Thu 2/19

5:30 am-11:25 am

1 stop5h 55m

Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty

Mon 3/2

2:25 pm-10:50 pm

1 stop8h 25m

$207

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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 San Francisco to Santa Ana in January.
ProviderPrice AccuracyTrust Score*
ExpediaPrice Accuracy2 starsTrust Score*3 stars
FlightHubPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*1 star
eDreamsPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
CheapflightsfaresPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*2 stars
JustAirTicketPrice Accuracy-Trust Score*1 star
Trip.comPrice Accuracy2 starsTrust Score*3 stars
CheapfaremartPrice Accuracy-Trust Score*1 star
PricelinePrice Accuracy1 starTrust Score*3 stars
Justfly.comPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
CheapTicketsDealPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust 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 San Francisco-Santa Ana, California flights, users find the pricing of Justfly.com to be most consistent on Cheapflights vs. Justfly.com Users can find the same prices on San Francisco-Santa Ana, California flight deals on Cheapflights vs. Justfly.com >95% of the time. Price accuracy is based on data collected from San Francisco-Santa Ana, California flight searches over the past month and is updated monthly.
  • Most trusted provider: When it comes to deals on San Francisco-Santa Ana, California flights, Cheapflights users trust Justfly.com the most. Justfly.com 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 San Francisco-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 San Francisco to Santa Ana

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

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

Use this chart to determine the optimal time to book a round-trip flight from San Francisco to Santa Ana. Price data was last updated on January 16, 2026.

The best time to book flights from San Francisco to Santa Ana, California is 71 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 San Francisco to Santa Ana, California?

Currently, April is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from San Francisco to Santa Ana, California (average of $29). Flying from San Francisco to Santa Ana, California in July is currently the most expensive (average of $57). 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 SFO to SNA?

Find hourly flight availability from San Francisco 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 21, 2026.

One of the essential ways to save on airfare from San Francisco 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 37% on airfare.

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

Use this chart to determine the cheapest time to fly round-trip from San Francisco to Santa Ana. Price data was last updated on January 17, 2026.

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

The best insider tips for San Francisco to Santa Ana flights

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Robert Schrader

Robert Schrader

Expert on Alaska Airlines

One of the web's original travel bloggers, Robert launched his first site Leave Your Daily Hell in 2009. Since then, he's expanded into destination niche sites (one each for Japan, Thailand and Taiwan), in addition to having written for the inflight magazines of Singapore Airlines and Korean Air. Overall, he's visited nearly 100 countries, and flies business as often as possible.

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Marisa Garcia

Expert on Frontier

Marisa knows planes inside and out, spending 16 years working on aircraft in hangars at airports around the world. She is an aviation industry expert, specialized in airline interiors and regulations. Ten years ago, she pivoted to journalism. She shares her insights in leading aviation, travel, and business publications and on her site FlightChic.

Scott Laird

Scott Laird

Expert on SNA

Originally from Anchorage, Alaska, Scott is a frequent contributor to Fodor’s Travel Guide, Conde Nast Traveler, TravelAge West, and TravelPulse. He holds a Bachelor of Science in Organizational Management from Alaska Pacific University and a Master of Science in Airline Management from Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University, and has worked in the airline and hotel industries and as a travel consultant.

Harriet Baskas

Harriet Baskas

Expert on SFO

Harriet is an award-winning journalist who is happiest in an airport or an unusual museum. Her stories about airports, air travel, and the business of travel have appeared on NBC News, CNBC, USA TODAY, The Points Guy and other outlets. She is the creator of the StuckatTheAirport.com blog and the author of nine books. When not out on the road or exploring the latest airport amenities, she’s home in Seattle getting ready for the next adventure.

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 21, 2026.
Peruse reviews from past customers who have flown with Alaska Airlines, Hawaiian Airlines, and United Airlines from San Francisco 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

7.1

Entertainment

7.0

Comfort

7.8

Crew

8.5

Boarding

8.1

Overall

8.0

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

Food

7.1

Entertainment

7.0

Comfort

7.8

Crew

8.5

Boarding

8.1

Overall

8.0

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

Food

7.1

Entertainment

7.0

Comfort

7.8

Crew

8.5

Boarding

8.1

Overall

8.0

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

Food

7.1

Entertainment

7.0

Comfort

7.8

Crew

8.5

Boarding

8.1

Overall

8.0

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

Food

7.1

Entertainment

7.0

Comfort

7.8

Crew

8.5

Boarding

8.1

Overall

8.0

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

Food

7.1

Entertainment

7.0

Comfort

7.8

Crew

8.5

Boarding

8.1

Overall

8.0

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 airports do I use to fly from San Francisco to Santa Ana?

    Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty is the airport most travelers will use when flying to Santa Ana from San Francisco. Booking flights from San Francisco (SFO) to J. Wayne/Orange Cnty (SNA) should be relatively easy as there are 44 daily flights to Santa Ana from 7 different airlines. 1h 29m is how long a flight from San Francisco to Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty will take if you book a nonstop flight.

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

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

    Departing from San Francisco to Santa Ana, California will take you 1h 43m. There are 372 mi between San Francisco and Santa Ana, California. 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 San Francisco to Santa Ana, California round-trip?

    Currently priced at $30, Spirit Airlines will fly you from San Francisco to Santa Ana, California and back. In addition to Spirit Airlines, many other airlines offer competitively priced options for your trip. Search Cheapflights for deals from Frontier and Hawaiian Airlines - these airlines can fly you to your destination from $36 and $39, respectively. Users have found that Spirit Airlines is 85% cheaper than the other options available to this destination.

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

    The cheapest airlines for a one-way flight from San Francisco to Santa Ana, California are Spirit Airlines ($20), Frontier ($31), and United Airlines ($32).

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

    No one likes to see their flight delayed. When booking a flight from San Francisco 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 San Francisco to Santa Ana, California?

    The cheapest flight price from San Francisco to Santa Ana, California is $98. On average you can expect to pay $327. The most popular route, (San Francisco - Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty), can usually be booked for $123.

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

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

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

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

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

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

    Currently, April is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from San Francisco to Santa Ana, California (average of $29). Flying from San Francisco to Santa Ana, California in July is currently the most expensive (average of $57). 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 7 airlines flying from San Francisco to Santa Ana

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AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Spirit AirlinesCheapest$30Average$97FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time65%
FrontierCheapest$36Average$126FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%
Hawaiian AirlinesCheapest$39Average$174FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time85%
United AirlinesCheapest$58Average$221FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
DeltaCheapest$78Average$199FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
Alaska AirlinesCheapest$93Average$232FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
American AirlinesCheapest$197Average$482FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%

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