Santa Ana

$98+ Cheap flights from San Francisco to Santa Ana (SFO - SNA)

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 6/4. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
SFO — SNA
Apr 21 — Apr 281
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Cheapflights Tip: The best prices from San Francisco to Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty are usually found in May or April, booked 53 days in advance, depart on a Tuesday or Monday and return on a Thursday

Cheap flight deals from San Francisco to Santa Ana

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 March 22, 2026.

This Expedia deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/20. 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 Expedia is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 5/15:23 pm
SFO
-
SNA
Nonstop1h 48m
Frontier
Sun 5/36:56 pm
SNA
-
SFO
Nonstop1h 39m
Frontier
Deal found 3/20$180
This CheapOair deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/22. 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 4/133:10 pm
SFO
-
SNA
1 stop4h 30m
Frontier
Thu 4/1611:29 am
SNA
-
SFO
1 stop21h 44m
Frontier
Deal found 3/22$181
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/20. 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 4/142:47 pm
SFO
-
SNA
1 stop6h 26m
Multiple Airlines
Thu 4/167:30 am
SNA
-
SFO
1 stop9h 08m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 3/20$182
This CheapOair deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/18. 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 CheapOair is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 4/245:23 pm
SFO
-
SNA
Nonstop1h 48m
Frontier
Mon 4/277:56 pm
SNA
-
SFO
1 stop22h 49m
Frontier
Deal found 3/18$184
This Frontier deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/22. 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.
Mon 4/64:52 pm
SFO
-
SNA
Nonstop1h 43m
Frontier
Fri 4/1010:50 am
SNA
-
SFO
1 stop10h 33m
Frontier
Deal found 3/22$185
This Frontier deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/20. 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 Frontier is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 4/93:53 pm
SFO
-
SNA
Nonstop1h 44m
Frontier
Mon 4/1310:50 am
SNA
-
SFO
1 stop10h 33m
Frontier
Deal found 3/20$186
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/18. 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 Kiwi.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 4/152:47 pm
SFO
-
SNA
1 stop6h 58m
Multiple Airlines
Sat 4/187:30 am
SNA
-
SFO
1 stop6h 22m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 3/18$187
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/18. 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 Kiwi.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 4/74:06 pm
SFO
-
SNA
1 stop5h 07m
Multiple Airlines
Wed 4/157:30 am
SNA
-
SFO
1 stop6h 22m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 3/18$188
This Frontier deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/20. 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 Frontier is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 6/119:35 pm
SFO
-
SNA
1 stop10h 34m
Frontier
Mon 6/1512:45 pm
SNA
-
SFO
Nonstop1h 41m
Frontier
Deal found 3/20$189
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/17. 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 4/134:52 pm
SFO
-
SNA
Nonstop1h 43m
Multiple Airlines
Wed 4/226:36 pm
SNA
-
SFO
Nonstop1h 34m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 3/17$190
This CheapOair deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/20. 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.
Thu 4/2311:56 am
SFO
-
SNA
1 stop22h 48m
Frontier
Mon 4/277:56 pm
SNA
-
SFO
1 stop22h 49m
Frontier
Deal found 3/20$191

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 March 22, 2026.

Most accurate provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Most trusted provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Round-trip from

$180
(Frontier)

One-way from

$98
(Super.com)

Popular in

February

Cheapest in

May

Average price

$245

Good round-trip deal

$241 or less

Good one-way deal

$131 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. 14% potential increase in price ($39 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 March 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 March 22, 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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Fly to

Route

Depart

Return

Price

Cheapest round-trip
Quickest round-trip

San FranciscoSanta Ana

SFO - SNA

SFOSNA

San Francisco

Sat 5/23

6:50 am-8:28 am

Nonstop1h 38m

Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty

Sat 5/23

11:26 am-1:03 pm

Nonstop1h 37m

$252

San FranciscoSanta Ana

SFO - SNA

SFOSNA

San Francisco

Wed 4/8

9:13 am-10:55 am

Nonstop1h 42m

Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty

Tue 4/14

6:45 am-8:33 am

Nonstop1h 48m

$257

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

Wed 4/15

6:45 am-8:33 am

Nonstop1h 48m

$257

San FranciscoSanta Ana

SFO - SNA

SFOSNA

San Francisco

Fri 4/24

2:25 pm-9:55 pm

1 stop7h 30m

Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty

Sat 4/25

2:45 pm-9:20 pm

1 stop6h 35m

$258

San FranciscoSanta Ana

SFO - SNA

SFOSNA

San Francisco

Fri 5/1

6:20 am-1:25 pm

2 stops7h 05m

Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty

Sat 5/2

2:45 pm-9:35 pm

2 stops6h 50m

$268

San FranciscoSanta Ana

SFO - SNA

SFOSNA

San Francisco

Fri 4/17

6:20 am-1:25 pm

2 stops7h 05m

Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty

Tue 4/21

12:55 pm-7:55 pm

2 stops7h 00m

$269

San FranciscoSanta Ana

SFO - SNA

SFOSNA

San Francisco

Fri 4/17

3:40 pm-10:20 pm

2 stops6h 40m

Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty

Sat 4/18

11:30 am-5:25 pm

2 stops5h 55m

$279

San FranciscoSanta Ana

SFO - SNA

SFOSNA

San Francisco

Sat 5/9

5:00 am-10:50 am

1 stop5h 50m

Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty

Sun 5/10

5:30 pm-12:20 am

1 stop6h 50m

$317

San FranciscoSanta Ana

SFO - SNA

SFOSNA

San Francisco

Sat 4/11

7:45 am-3:15 pm

2 stops7h 30m

Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty

Tue 4/14

11:25 am-6:30 pm

2 stops7h 05m

$337

San FranciscoSanta Ana

SFO - SNA

SFOSNA

San Francisco

Thu 4/16

3:40 pm-10:20 pm

2 stops6h 40m

Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty

Sun 4/19

6:20 pm-12:50 am

1 stop6h 30m

$342

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

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 March 13, 2026.

The price you pay for your flight from San Francisco to Santa Ana may vary depending on when you book. For the best chance of a lower fare, look to book 53 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 San Francisco to Santa Ana?

Currently, February is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from San Francisco to Santa Ana (average of $33). Flying from San Francisco to Santa Ana in March 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 March 22, 2026.

One of the essential ways to save on airfare from San Francisco to Santa Ana 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 38% on airfare.

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

Use this chart to determine the cheapest time to fly round-trip from San Francisco to Santa Ana. Price data was last updated on March 14, 2026.

Travelers seeking maximum savings on their San Francisco to Santa Ana 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 March 22, 2026.
Peruse reviews from past customers who have flown with Alaska Airlines,Hawaiian Airlines, andUnited 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.

Entertainment

7.0

Food

7.0

Crew

8.5

Overall

7.9

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

7.8

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Franzi,Mar 2026

SFO - PDX

I love flying with Alaska. I think they sre the best airline.

Entertainment

7.0

Food

7.0

Crew

8.5

Overall

7.9

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

7.8

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Franzi,Mar 2026

SFO - PDX

I love flying with Alaska. I think they sre the best airline.

Entertainment

7.0

Food

7.0

Crew

8.5

Overall

7.9

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

7.8

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Franzi,Mar 2026

SFO - PDX

I love flying with Alaska. I think they sre the best airline.

Entertainment

7.0

Food

7.0

Crew

8.5

Overall

7.9

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

7.8

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Franzi,Mar 2026

SFO - PDX

I love flying with Alaska. I think they sre the best airline.

Entertainment

7.0

Food

7.0

Crew

8.5

Overall

7.9

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

7.8

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Franzi,Mar 2026

SFO - PDX

I love flying with Alaska. I think they sre the best airline.

Entertainment

7.0

Food

7.0

Crew

8.5

Overall

7.9

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

7.8

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Franzi,Mar 2026

SFO - PDX

I love flying with Alaska. I think they sre the best airline.

Related info for your journey

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from San Francisco 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 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 39 daily flights to Santa Ana from 7 different airlines. 1h 38m 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 flight route?

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

    A quick flight from San Francisco to Santa Ana can take about 1h 38m. Alaska Airlines provides one of the quickest options available for as low as $252. The distance between San Francisco and Santa Ana is about 372 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 San Francisco to Santa Ana round-trip?

    Flying on Frontier is currently your cheapest option to Santa Ana, with prices starting at $39. Additional round-trip tickets that might be worth considering are offered by Hawaiian Airlines and Spirit Airlines, with the lowest prices starting at $40 and $41, respectively. These flights start at 82% lower than the current average price 3 months from now.

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

    To fly one-way, consider booking your trip with Spirit Airlines, which is currently one of the cheapest options available, starting at $23. Frontier flights start at $37 while deals on Hawaiian Airlines start at $38 one-way.

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

    No one likes to see their flight delayed. When booking a flight from San Francisco to Santa Ana consider choosing Frontier (100%), Qantas Airways (100%) or Qatar Airways (96%) 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?

    The cheapest flight price from San Francisco to Santa Ana is $94. On average you can expect to pay $405. The most popular route, (San Francisco - Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty), can usually be booked for $148.

  • 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?

    Currently, February is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from San Francisco to Santa Ana (average of $33). Flying from San Francisco to Santa Ana in March 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

Discover the top 7 airlines that operate flights from San Francisco to Santa Ana. Compare their services, reliability, and customer satisfaction ratings to choose the airline that best suits your travel preferences and needs. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 2,558,603 searches. Data last updated March 22, 2026.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
FrontierCheapest$39Average$144FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%
Hawaiian AirlinesCheapest$40Average$179FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time85%
Spirit AirlinesCheapest$41Average$109FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time65%
United AirlinesCheapest$73Average$264FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
DeltaCheapest$97Average$199FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
Alaska AirlinesCheapest$106Average$251FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
American AirlinesCheapest$237Average$510FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%

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