Santa Ana

$76+ Cheap flights from San Francisco Bay Area to Santa Ana, CA (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 4/19. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
SFO — SNA
May 1 — May 81
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Cheap flight deals from San Francisco Bay Area to Santa Ana

Cheapest flights from San Francisco Bay Area to Santa Ana
Explore the most affordable flight options available from San Francisco Bay Area to Santa Ana. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on April 1, 2026.

This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/31. 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.
Mon 4/275:23 pm
SFO
-
SNA
Nonstop1h 48m
Multiple Airlines
Thu 4/306:45 am
SNA
-
SFO
1 stop9h 53m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 3/31$174
This Expedia deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/30. 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 Expedia 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
Frontier
Thu 4/167:56 pm
SNA
-
SFO
1 stop15h 32m
Frontier
Deal found 3/30$175
This Super.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/28. 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.
Mon 4/201:12 pm
SFO
-
SNA
1 stop4h 14m
Frontier
Fri 4/246:51 pm
SNA
-
SFO
Nonstop1h 39m
Frontier
Deal found 3/28$176
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/27. 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 4/278:48 am
SFO
-
SNA
1 stop5h 40m
Multiple Airlines
Tue 4/286:45 am
SNA
-
SFO
1 stop7h 07m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 3/27$177
This Frontier deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/28. 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 5/145:41 pm
SFO
-
SNA
Nonstop1h 48m
Frontier
Fri 6/51:04 pm
SNA
-
SFO
Nonstop1h 44m
Frontier
Deal found 3/28$178
This Expedia deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/31. 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 Expedia is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 6/1210:50 pm
SFO
-
SNA
1 stop13h 10m
Frontier
Mon 6/1512:45 pm
SNA
-
SFO
Nonstop1h 41m
Frontier
Deal found 3/31$179
This CheapOair deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/27. 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 CheapOair is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 4/157:40 pm
SFO
-
SNA
1 stop22h 16m
Frontier
Fri 4/179:35 am
SNA
-
SFO
1 stop11h 38m
Frontier
Deal found 3/27$180
This Frontier deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/30. 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 Frontier is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 4/208:53 am
SFO
-
SNA
1 stop8h 33m
Frontier
Thu 4/3011:29 am
SNA
-
SFO
1 stop12h 58m
Frontier
Deal found 3/30$181
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/27. 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.
Sat 4/116:00 pm
SFO
-
SNA
Nonstop1h 47m
Frontier
Thu 4/166:51 pm
SNA
-
SFO
Nonstop1h 39m
Frontier
Deal found 3/27$182
This Frontier deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/28. 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 4/245:23 pm
SFO
-
SNA
Nonstop1h 48m
Frontier
Fri 5/16:51 pm
SNA
-
SFO
Nonstop1h 39m
Frontier
Deal found 3/28$183
This Expedia deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/30. 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 Expedia is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 6/195:26 pm
SFO
-
SNA
Nonstop1h 59m
Frontier
Sat 6/278:10 pm
SNA
-
SFO
1 stop12h 36m
Frontier
Deal found 3/30$184
This Frontier deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/31. 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.
Mon 4/275:23 pm
SFO
-
SNA
Nonstop1h 48m
Frontier
Thu 4/3011:29 am
SNA
-
SFO
1 stop12h 58m
Frontier
Deal found 3/31$185

Find flight deals from San Francisco Bay Area to Santa Ana

Keep the following information in mind while searching for San Francisco Bay Area to Santa Ana flight deals. Data was last updated April 1, 2026.

Most accurate provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Most trusted provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Round-trip from

$174
(Kiwi.com)

One-way from

$76
(CheapOair)

Popular in

February

Cheapest in

July

Average price

$178
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From San Francisco Bay Area to Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty
One-way flight from San Francisco Bay Area to Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty
Highest demand for flights based on searches. 10% potential increase in price ($22 potential increase over avg. RT price).
Cheapest flight prices on average. 2% potential price decrease ($5 potential savings vs. average RT price).
Average for round-trip flights in April 2026

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Use the filters below to find and compare flights from San Francisco Bay Area to Santa Ana that are best for you.

Fly from

Fly to

Route

Depart

Return

Price

Cheapest round-trip

San FranciscoSanta Ana

SFO - SNA

SFOSNA

San Francisco

Mon 5/11

3:00 pm-10:20 pm

2 stops7h 20m

Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty

Thu 5/14

3:50 pm-11:05 pm

1 stop7h 15m

$244

San FranciscoSanta Ana

SFO - SNA

SFOSNA

San Francisco

Wed 6/3

4:23 pm-6:02 pm

Nonstop1h 39m

Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty

Sun 6/7

7:45 am-9:29 am

Nonstop1h 44m

$257

San FranciscoSanta Ana

SFO - SNA

SFOSNA

San Francisco

Mon 5/4

3:40 pm-10:20 pm

2 stops6h 40m

Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty

Sat 5/9

6:45 am-3:25 pm

1 stop8h 40m

$263

San FranciscoSanta Ana

SFO - SNA

SFOSNA

San Francisco

Mon 5/11

3:00 pm-10:20 pm

2 stops7h 20m

Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty

Fri 5/15

2:10 pm-10:10 pm

2 stops8h 00m

$268

OaklandSanta Ana

OAK - SNA

OAKSNA

Oakland

Fri 5/15

8:10 am-9:40 am

Nonstop1h 30m

Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty

Tue 5/19

2:30 pm-4:00 pm

Nonstop1h 30m

$275

San FranciscoSanta Ana

SFO - SNA

SFOSNA

San Francisco

Tue 4/21

4:19 pm-5:58 pm

Nonstop1h 39m

Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty

Wed 4/22

11:48 am-1:26 pm

Nonstop1h 38m

$277

Santa RosaSanta Ana

STS - SNA

STSSNA

Santa Rosa Sonoma County

Sat 5/2

9:33 am-11:14 am

Nonstop1h 41m

Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty

Tue 5/5

4:40 pm-6:30 pm

Nonstop1h 50m

$277

Santa RosaSanta Ana

STS - SNA

STSSNA

Santa Rosa Sonoma County

Fri 5/1

2:00 pm-3:41 pm

Nonstop1h 41m

Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty

Mon 5/4

4:18 pm-6:11 pm

Nonstop1h 53m

$277

San FranciscoSanta Ana

SFO - SNA

SFOSNA

San Francisco

Fri 5/1

3:40 pm-10:20 pm

2 stops6h 40m

Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty

Mon 5/4

2:10 pm-10:10 pm

2 stops8h 00m

$284
Quickest round-trip

OaklandSanta Ana

OAK - SNA

OAKSNA

Oakland

Fri 5/15

8:10 am-9:40 am

Nonstop1h 30m

Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty

Mon 5/18

2:00 pm-3:25 pm

Nonstop1h 25m

$287

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Best time to book a flight from San Francisco Bay Area to Santa Ana

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Everything you need to know about your flight from San Francisco Bay Area to Santa Ana

What is the cheapest month to book a flight from San Francisco Bay Area to Santa Ana, California?

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

Find hourly flight availability from San Francisco Bay Area 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 April 1, 2026.

It’s typically best to fly out from San Francisco Bay Area to Santa Ana, California at noon. Doing so could potentially save you 35% on the flight price compared to flying in the afternoon, which is usually more expensive.

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

Use this chart to determine the cheapest time to fly round-trip from San Francisco Bay Area to Santa Ana. Price data was last updated on September 21, 2025.

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

Weekly flight availability from San Francisco Bay Area to Santa Ana, California

Explore weekly flight availability from San Francisco Bay Area 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 April 1, 2026.

The most flights from zzXIH to SNA are scheduled on a Monday (50 on average). You will have fewer flight options on Saturday, which is when the least amount of flights are scheduled (27 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 April 1, 2026.
Read reviews from past customers who have flown Southwest,Alaska Airlines, andUnited Airlines from San Francisco Bay Area to Santa Ana. You can also see how each airline compares in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.

Crew

8.6

Food

7.0

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Overall

8.0

Entertainment

7.5

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Dominic,Mar 2026

MCO - SMF

I had to try and sleep on the floor of the Austin airport. I spent 12 hours there. The airline policies were so poor, that a near violent argument broke out between the people in front of me and the flight attendants - making for a super stressful situation at 30,000 feet. Garbage airline choice by Kayak Garbage idea to book a flight with a layover. Next time I will pay for a quality booking myself, and somehow force the company to reimburse it.

Crew

8.6

Food

7.0

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Overall

8.0

Entertainment

7.5

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Dominic,Mar 2026

MCO - SMF

I had to try and sleep on the floor of the Austin airport. I spent 12 hours there. The airline policies were so poor, that a near violent argument broke out between the people in front of me and the flight attendants - making for a super stressful situation at 30,000 feet. Garbage airline choice by Kayak Garbage idea to book a flight with a layover. Next time I will pay for a quality booking myself, and somehow force the company to reimburse it.

Crew

8.6

Food

7.0

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Overall

8.0

Entertainment

7.5

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Dominic,Mar 2026

MCO - SMF

I had to try and sleep on the floor of the Austin airport. I spent 12 hours there. The airline policies were so poor, that a near violent argument broke out between the people in front of me and the flight attendants - making for a super stressful situation at 30,000 feet. Garbage airline choice by Kayak Garbage idea to book a flight with a layover. Next time I will pay for a quality booking myself, and somehow force the company to reimburse it.

Crew

8.6

Food

7.0

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Overall

8.0

Entertainment

7.5

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Dominic,Mar 2026

MCO - SMF

I had to try and sleep on the floor of the Austin airport. I spent 12 hours there. The airline policies were so poor, that a near violent argument broke out between the people in front of me and the flight attendants - making for a super stressful situation at 30,000 feet. Garbage airline choice by Kayak Garbage idea to book a flight with a layover. Next time I will pay for a quality booking myself, and somehow force the company to reimburse it.

Crew

8.6

Food

7.0

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Overall

8.0

Entertainment

7.5

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Dominic,Mar 2026

MCO - SMF

I had to try and sleep on the floor of the Austin airport. I spent 12 hours there. The airline policies were so poor, that a near violent argument broke out between the people in front of me and the flight attendants - making for a super stressful situation at 30,000 feet. Garbage airline choice by Kayak Garbage idea to book a flight with a layover. Next time I will pay for a quality booking myself, and somehow force the company to reimburse it.

Crew

8.6

Food

7.0

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Overall

8.0

Entertainment

7.5

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Dominic,Mar 2026

MCO - SMF

I had to try and sleep on the floor of the Austin airport. I spent 12 hours there. The airline policies were so poor, that a near violent argument broke out between the people in front of me and the flight attendants - making for a super stressful situation at 30,000 feet. Garbage airline choice by Kayak Garbage idea to book a flight with a layover. Next time I will pay for a quality booking myself, and somehow force the company to reimburse it.

Related info for your journey

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  • What airport do you fly into for flights to Santa Ana from San Francisco Bay Area?

    Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty (SNA), located 4.8 mi from the city center, is the airport you fly into when you book flights from San Francisco Bay Area to Santa Ana.

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

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

    Departing from San Francisco Bay Area to Santa Ana, California will take you 1h 39m. The distance between San Francisco Bay Area and Santa Ana, California 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 to fly from San Francisco Bay Area to Santa Ana, California one-way?

    $23 is the cheapest one-way deal found within the past few days, from Spirit Airlines. You may also be able to find cheap deals on Frontier and Alaska Airlines, with prices starting from $33 and $38, respectively.

  • What are the most popular routes from San Francisco Bay Area to Santa Ana, California?

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

    Consider Frontier (100%), Qantas Airways (100%) or Qatar Airways (96%) when booking your flight. These represent the most reliable airlines when flying from San Francisco Bay Area to Santa Ana, California.

  • What are the cheapest flights from San Francisco Bay Area to Santa Ana, California?

    While on average a flight from San Francisco Bay Area to Santa Ana, California is generally $420, our data shows the cheapest flight currently is $94. When looking at the most popular route, (San Francisco - Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty), you can expect to pay $110 for that flight.

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

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

  • How can I find direct flights from San Francisco Bay Area 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 Bay Area to Santa Ana.

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

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

    Currently, February is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from San Francisco Bay Area to Santa Ana, California (average of $33). Flying from San Francisco Bay Area to Santa Ana, California 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 8 airlines flying from San Francisco Bay Area to Santa Ana

Discover the top 8 airlines that operate flights from San Francisco Bay Area 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 April 1, 2026.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
FrontierCheapest$32Average$132FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%
Spirit AirlinesCheapest$41Average$122FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time65%
Hawaiian AirlinesCheapest$43Average$209FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time85%
United AirlinesCheapest$58Average$269FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
DeltaCheapest$73Average$197FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
Alaska AirlinesCheapest$97Average$254FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
SouthwestCheapest$168Average$333FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time63%
American AirlinesCheapest$196Average$376FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%

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