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$76+ Cheap flights from San Jose, CA to Santa Ana, CA (SJC - SNA)

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SJC — SNA
May 2 — May 91
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Cheapflights Tip: The best prices from San Jose to Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty are usually found in September or October, booked 75 days in advance, depart on a Saturday or Sunday and return on a Friday

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

This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/29. 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 5/102:12 pm
SJC
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SNA
1 stop22h 07m
Multiple Airlines
Thu 5/217:30 am
SNA
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SJC
1 stop5h 47m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 3/29$249
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/29. 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 4/138:32 pm
SJC
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SNA
2 stops24h 41m
Multiple Airlines
Thu 4/169:00 am
SNA
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SJC
1 stop10h 16m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 3/29$254
This CheapOair deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/29. 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 4/168:11 pm
SJC
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SNA
1 stop19h 27m
Frontier
Sun 4/197:56 pm
SNA
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SJC
1 stop21h 48m
Frontier
Deal found 3/29$257
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/29. 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 5/112:12 pm
SJC
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SNA
1 stop25h 11m
Multiple Airlines
Thu 5/217:30 am
SNA
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SJC
1 stop5h 47m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 3/29$259
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/2. 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 5/712:57 pm
SJC
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SNA
2 stops23h 22m
Multiple Airlines
Mon 5/117:30 am
SNA
-
SJC
1 stop5h 47m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 4/2$260
This Kiwi.com 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 Kiwi.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 4/206:39 pm
SJC
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SNA
2 stops19h 49m
Multiple Airlines
Thu 4/237:30 am
SNA
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SJC
1 stop10h 42m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 3/30$261
This Kiwi.com 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 Kiwi.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sun 4/1211:56 am
SJC
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SNA
1 stop21h 57m
Multiple Airlines
Wed 4/223:23 pm
SNA
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SJC
1 stop26h 49m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 3/30$270
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 4/208:22 pm
SJC
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SNA
1 stop18h 06m
Multiple Airlines
Sat 4/252:39 pm
SNA
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SJC
2 stops28h 48m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 3/31$274
This CheapOair 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 CheapOair is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 6/112:12 pm
SJC
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SNA
1 stop21h 48m
Frontier
Sat 6/138:10 pm
SNA
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SJC
1 stop17h 07m
Frontier
Deal found 3/31$281

Find flight deals from San Jose to Santa Ana

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from San Jose (SJC) 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 April 2, 2026.

Most accurate provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Most trusted provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Round-trip from

$249
(Kiwi.com)

One-way from

$76
(CheapOair)

Popular in

March

Cheapest in

September

Average price

$348

Good round-trip deal

$375 or less

Good one-way deal

$194 or less
Provider with most accurate pricing for San Jose-Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty flight deals.
Provider most trusted by Cheapflights users for San Jose-Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty flights.
From San Jose to Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty
One-way flight from San Jose to Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty
Highest demand for flights based on searches. 11% potential increase in price ($44 potential increase over avg. RT price).
Cheapest flight prices on average. 1% potential price decrease ($6 potential savings vs. average RT price).
Average for round-trip flights in April 2026
Price to beat on a round-trip flight from San Jose to Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty.
Price to beat on a one-way flight from San Jose to Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty.

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

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Route

Depart

Return

Price

Cheapest round-trip

San JoseSanta Ana

SJC - SNA

SJCSNA

San Jose

Wed 5/13

5:55 pm-9:45 pm

1 stop3h 50m

Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty

Sat 5/16

8:00 am-9:30 am

Nonstop1h 30m

$341

San JoseSanta Ana

SJC - SNA

SJCSNA

San Jose

Mon 6/15

1:40 pm-5:50 pm

1 stop4h 10m

Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty

Wed 6/17

11:05 am-5:40 pm

1 stop6h 35m

$357

San JoseSanta Ana

SJC - SNA

SJCSNA

San Jose

Mon 4/27

12:20 pm-6:20 pm

2 stops6h 00m

Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty

Mon 4/27

7:40 pm-9:00 pm

Nonstop1h 20m

$360

San JoseSanta Ana

SJC - SNA

SJCSNA

San Jose

Mon 6/1

1:20 pm-2:40 pm

Nonstop1h 20m

Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty

Sun 6/7

6:45 pm-11:50 pm

1 stop5h 05m

$361

San JoseSanta Ana

SJC - SNA

SJCSNA

San Jose

Fri 5/8

6:00 pm-9:10 pm

1 stop3h 10m

Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty

Sun 5/10

7:45 am-9:15 am

Nonstop1h 30m

$373

San JoseSanta Ana

SJC - SNA

SJCSNA

San Jose

Fri 5/22

3:25 pm-8:20 pm

1 stop4h 55m

Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty

Sun 5/24

7:45 am-3:10 pm

1 stop7h 25m

$377

San JoseSanta Ana

SJC - SNA

SJCSNA

San Jose

Fri 5/1

9:45 am-11:05 am

Nonstop1h 20m

Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty

Sun 5/3

7:45 am-9:15 am

Nonstop1h 30m

$377

San JoseSanta Ana

SJC - SNA

SJCSNA

San Jose

Fri 5/15

8:00 am-9:20 am

Nonstop1h 20m

Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty

Sun 5/17

7:45 am-9:15 am

Nonstop1h 30m

$377
Quickest round-trip

San JoseSanta Ana

SJC - SNA

SJCSNA

San Jose

Thu 6/25

12:05 pm-1:30 pm

Nonstop1h 25m

Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty

Fri 6/26

9:55 am-11:10 am

Nonstop1h 15m

$377

San JoseSanta Ana

SJC - SNA

SJCSNA

San Jose

Fri 5/8

6:05 am-10:30 am

1 stop4h 25m

Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty

Fri 5/8

2:10 pm-8:15 pm

2 stops6h 05m

$382

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Compare providers for flights from San Jose 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 San Jose to Santa Ana in April.
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

*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 Jose, California-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 San Jose, California-Santa Ana, California flight deals on Cheapflights vs. FlightHub >95% of the time. Price accuracy is based on data collected from San Jose, California-Santa Ana, California flight searches over the past month and is updated monthly.
  • Most trusted provider: When it comes to deals on San Jose, California-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 San Jose, California-Santa Ana, California flight deals. Provider user feedback score is based on Cheapflights searches over the past month and is updated monthly.

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Everything you need to know about your flight from San Jose to Santa Ana

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

Use this chart to determine the optimal time to book a round-trip flight from San Jose to Santa Ana. Price data was last updated on April 2, 2026.

The best time to book flights from San Jose, California to Santa Ana, California is 75 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 Jose, California to Santa Ana, California?

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

Find hourly flight availability from San Jose 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 2, 2026.

Unlike in the afternoon, when flights are generally more expensive, you can save up to 7% on flights from San Jose, California to Santa Ana, California by exploring options for tickets at noon.

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

Use this chart to determine the cheapest time to fly round-trip from San Jose to Santa Ana. Price data was last updated on March 28, 2026.

Travelers seeking maximum savings on their San Jose, California to Santa Ana, California flight should consider departing on Monday evenings 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.

How much does it cost to fly round-trip from San Jose, California to Santa Ana, California?

The best insider tips for San Jose to Santa Ana flights

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Our travel experts
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.

Daniel Scheffler

Daniel Scheffler

Expert on SJC

Daniel Scheffler is a travel writer, podcaster, and producer. Born in Africa, bred in Europe and now living in America he has traveled to 140 countries (and all 50 U.S. states). Plus he has stayed at over 2500 hotels across the globe. His original shows Everywhere and Without Maps (available on Spotify) showcase his beliefs, travel is about humanity and sharing that beauty. And thus it reminds you that you shouldn’t believe everything you think.

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 2, 2026.
Get a feel of what it's like to fly with Southwest,Alaska Airlines, andDelta from San Jose 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.

Entertainment

7.5

Boarding

8.1

Overall

8.0

Comfort

8.0

Food

7.0

Crew

8.6

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.

Entertainment

7.5

Boarding

8.1

Overall

8.0

Comfort

8.0

Food

7.0

Crew

8.6

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.

Entertainment

7.5

Boarding

8.1

Overall

8.0

Comfort

8.0

Food

7.0

Crew

8.6

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.

Entertainment

7.5

Boarding

8.1

Overall

8.0

Comfort

8.0

Food

7.0

Crew

8.6

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.

Entertainment

7.5

Boarding

8.1

Overall

8.0

Comfort

8.0

Food

7.0

Crew

8.6

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.

Entertainment

7.5

Boarding

8.1

Overall

8.0

Comfort

8.0

Food

7.0

Crew

8.6

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

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from San Jose 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 Jose to Santa Ana?

    Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty is the airport most travelers will use when flying to Santa Ana from San Jose. Booking flights from San Jose (SJC) to J. Wayne/Orange Cnty (SNA) should be relatively easy as there are 4 daily flights to Santa Ana from 6 different airlines. 1h 20m is how long a flight from San Jose to Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty will take if you book a nonstop flight.

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

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

    For as low as $341, Southwest can have you in Santa Ana, California from San Jose, California in 3h 50m. Airlines will cover a distance of 342 mi.

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

    Our cheapest airline available from San Jose, California to Santa Ana, California is Frontier. Our recent data shows that you can find tickets from as low as $48 on this airline. Additional options worth looking into are United Airlines and Spirit Airlines, starting at $58 and $61 round-trip. These flights start at 85% lower than the current average price 3 months from now.

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

    For one-way options, check prices for Spirit Airlines. According to our data, you can fly for as low as $33. Users have also found prices from $38 and $38 on Frontier and Alaska Airlines, respectively.

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

    Looking at all options, your cheapest flight can be booked for $163. While the most popular route (San Jose - Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty) can be booked for $249 on average, our data indicates $353 when flying from San Jose, California to Santa Ana, California.

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

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

  • How can I find direct flights from San Jose 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 Jose to Santa Ana.

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

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

    Currently, February is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from San Jose, California to Santa Ana, California (average of $33). Flying from San Jose, California 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 6 airlines flying from San Jose to Santa Ana

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AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
FrontierCheapest$48Average$130FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%
United AirlinesCheapest$58Average$277FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
Spirit AirlinesCheapest$61Average$154FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time65%
DeltaCheapest$73Average$144FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
Alaska AirlinesCheapest$98Average$227FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
SouthwestCheapest$217Average$362FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time63%

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