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$81+ Cheap flights from San Jose, CA to Santa Ana, CA (SJC - SNA)

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SJC — SNA
Feb 1 — Feb 81
Sun 2/1
Sun 2/8
1 adult, Economy
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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 January 2, 2026.

This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/30. 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 American Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 12/3112:56 pmSJC - SNA
1 stop5h 43mAmerican Airlines
Fri 1/24:25 pmSNA - SJC
1 stop5h 55mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 12/30$646
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/31. 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.
Wed 12/314:40 pmSJC - SNA
1 stop4h 35mSouthwest
Sun 1/47:55 pmSNA - SJC
Nonstop1h 20mSouthwest
Deal found 12/31$751
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/31. 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.
Wed 12/319:30 amSJC - SNA
2 stops6h 20mSouthwest
Thu 1/16:45 amSNA - SJC
2 stops7h 30mSouthwest
Deal found 12/31$761
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/31. 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 United Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 12/319:00 amSJC - SNA
1 stop6h 03mUnited Airlines
Sun 1/41:18 pmSNA - SJC
1 stop7h 58mUnited Airlines
Deal found 12/31$790
This Alaska Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/31. 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 Alaska Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 12/3112:56 pmSJC - SNA
1 stop5h 43mAlaska Airlines
Sat 1/31:02 pmSNA - SJC
1 stop5h 45mAlaska Airlines
Deal found 12/31$889
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/31. 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 United Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 12/319:00 amSJC - SNA
1 stop6h 03mUnited Airlines
Fri 1/26:45 amSNA - SJC
1 stop6h 48mUnited Airlines
Deal found 12/31$1,000
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/31. 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 United Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 12/319:00 amSJC - SNA
1 stop6h 03mUnited Airlines
Thu 1/110:55 amSNA - SJC
1 stop26h 38mUnited Airlines
Deal found 12/31$1,210
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/31. 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 Delta is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 12/313:30 pmSJC - SNA
2 stops20h 45mDelta
Fri 1/27:15 amSNA - SJC
2 stops11h 20mDelta
Deal found 12/31$1,243
This Alaska Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/31. 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 Alaska Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 12/3110:24 amSJC - SNA
1 stop5h 50mAlaska Airlines
Wed 12/316:55 pmSNA - SJC
1 stop14h 27mAlaska Airlines
Deal found 12/31$1,247

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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 January 2, 2026.

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eDreams
3 stars

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eDreams
3 stars

Round-trip from

$207
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One-way from

$81
(Priceline)

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December

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September

Average price

$328

Good round-trip deal

$357 or less

Good one-way deal

$228 or less
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Customize your flight search to find flights from San Jose 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 2, 2026.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from San Jose to Santa Ana that are best for you.

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San JoseSanta Ana

SJC - SNA

SJCSNA

San Jose

Mon 1/26

10:37 am-6:01 pm

1 stop7h 24m

Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty

Wed 1/28

6:45 am-8:04 pm

2 stops13h 19m

$224

San JoseSanta Ana

SJC - SNA

SJCSNA

San Jose

Wed 2/4

6:15 am-4:12 pm

1 stop9h 57m

Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty

Sat 2/7

8:15 am-8:04 pm

1 stop11h 49m

$264

San JoseSanta Ana

SJC - SNA

SJCSNA

San Jose

Sat 1/24

6:02 pm-10:05 am

1 stop16h 03m

Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty

Mon 1/26

4:20 pm-9:48 am

2 stops17h 28m

$279

San JoseSanta Ana

SJC - SNA

SJCSNA

San Jose

Sat 3/14

2:36 pm-9:12 pm

1 stop6h 36m

Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty

Wed 3/18

10:26 am-6:11 pm

1 stop7h 45m

$283

San JoseSanta Ana

SJC - SNA

SJCSNA

San Jose

Sat 1/24

6:15 am-6:38 pm

1 stop12h 23m

Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty

Sun 1/25

7:45 am-2:42 pm

1 stop6h 57m

$304

San JoseSanta Ana

SJC - SNA

SJCSNA

San Jose

Mon 1/26

7:22 pm-2:19 pm

2 stops18h 57m

Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty

Wed 1/28

2:20 pm-9:16 am

2 stops18h 56m

$313

San JoseSanta Ana

SJC - SNA

SJCSNA

San Jose

Wed 1/28

9:55 am-1:15 pm

1 stop3h 20m

Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty

Wed 2/4

4:40 pm-6:05 pm

Nonstop1h 25m

$323

San JoseSanta Ana

SJC - SNA

SJCSNA

San Jose

Mon 1/26

9:15 am-10:35 am

Nonstop1h 20m

Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty

Wed 1/28

11:45 am-1:10 pm

Nonstop1h 25m

$327

San JoseSanta Ana

SJC - SNA

SJCSNA

San Jose

Wed 1/21

6:15 am-7:59 pm

1 stop13h 44m

Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty

Sun 1/25

3:53 pm-9:16 am

1 stop17h 23m

$333

San JoseSanta Ana

SJC - SNA

SJCSNA

San Jose

Mon 1/26

10:37 am-6:01 pm

1 stop7h 24m

$88

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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 January.
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ExpediaPrice Accuracy2 starsTrust Score*3 stars
FlightHubPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*1 star
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 eDreams to be most consistent on Cheapflights vs. eDreams Users can find the same prices on San Jose, California-Santa Ana, California flight deals on Cheapflights vs. eDreams >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 eDreams the most. eDreams 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.

Best time to book a flight from San Jose to Santa Ana

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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 December 26, 2025.

The best time to book flights from San Jose, California to Santa Ana, California is 72 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, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from San Jose, California to Santa Ana, California (average of $28). 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 January 2, 2026.

Unlike in the morning, when flights are generally more expensive, you can save up to 5% on flights from San Jose, California to Santa Ana, California by exploring options for tickets in the afternoon.

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 December 27, 2025.

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

The best insider tips for San Jose to Santa Ana flights

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Cheapflights partnered with top experts to bring you the best recommendations for your San Jose to Santa Ana trip
Airports
SJC

For a quick departure, SJC offers easy navigation and multiple public transport options. Download transit apps for tickets and real-time route info.

Read more about SJCBy Daniel Scheffler
SNA

At SNA, plan on using a rideshare or taxi for quick city access. Pickup zones are on parking structure roofs, a short walk from the terminal.

Read more about SNABy Scott Laird
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Scott Laird

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Scott Laird

Scott Laird

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.

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Daniel Scheffler

Daniel Scheffler

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Daniel Scheffler

Daniel Scheffler

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.

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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 2, 2026.
Get a feel of what it's like to fly with Alaska Airlines, Southwest, and Delta 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.
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
11,598 reviews

Entertainment

7.0

Crew

8.5

Boarding

8.1

Overall

8.0

Comfort

7.8

Food

7.1

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Dec 2025

SJC - SEA

The flight was great. Don’t have to make it better. Everything was OK.
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
11,598 reviews
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
11,598 reviews

Entertainment

7.0

Crew

8.5

Boarding

8.1

Overall

8.0

Comfort

7.8

Food

7.1

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Dec 2025

SJC - SEA

The flight was great. Don’t have to make it better. Everything was OK.
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,254 reviews
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
11,598 reviews

Entertainment

7.0

Crew

8.5

Boarding

8.1

Overall

8.0

Comfort

7.8

Food

7.1

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Dec 2025

SJC - SEA

The flight was great. Don’t have to make it better. Everything was OK.
Delta
7.9
Good
8,021 reviews
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
11,598 reviews

Entertainment

7.0

Crew

8.5

Boarding

8.1

Overall

8.0

Comfort

7.8

Food

7.1

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Dec 2025

SJC - SEA

The flight was great. Don’t have to make it better. Everything was OK.
Spirit Airlines
6.3
Okay
8,258 reviews
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
11,598 reviews

Entertainment

7.0

Crew

8.5

Boarding

8.1

Overall

8.0

Comfort

7.8

Food

7.1

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Dec 2025

SJC - SEA

The flight was great. Don’t have to make it better. Everything was OK.
Frontier
5.7
Fair
3,069 reviews
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
11,598 reviews

Entertainment

7.0

Crew

8.5

Boarding

8.1

Overall

8.0

Comfort

7.8

Food

7.1

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Dec 2025

SJC - SEA

The flight was great. Don’t have to make it better. Everything was OK.

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 2 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?

    This flight path from San Jose to Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty was viewed by 13 users in the past month. Keep an eye out for changes in search interest prior to high and low season.

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

    For as low as $264, Alaska Airlines can have you in Santa Ana, California from San Jose, California in 9h 57m. 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 $47 on this airline. Additional options worth looking into are Spirit Airlines and United Airlines, starting at $48 and $58 round-trip. These flights start at 84% 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 Alaska Airlines. According to our data, you can fly for as low as $28. Users have also found prices from $37 and $38 on Spirit Airlines and Frontier, 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 $178. While the most popular route (San Jose - Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty) can be booked for $202 on average, our data indicates $386 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, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from San Jose, California to Santa Ana, California (average of $28). 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

Discover the top 6 airlines that operate flights from San Jose 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 January 2, 2026.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
FrontierCheapest$48Average$130FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%
Spirit AirlinesCheapest$48Average$142FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time65%
United AirlinesCheapest$58Average$277FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
Alaska AirlinesCheapest$68Average$247FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
DeltaCheapest$88Average$154FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
SouthwestCheapest$214Average$337FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time63%

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