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

The San Jose to Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty flight path was viewed by 16 users in the past month. Keep an eye out for changes in search interest prior to high and low season.

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

Our cheapest airline available from San Jose to Santa Ana is Spirit Airlines. Our recent data shows that you can find tickets from as low as $125 on this airline. An additional option worth looking into is Southwest, starting at $137. Spirit Airlines is 56% cheaper than the average price of flights available within the next 90 days to this destination.

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

The cheapest airline one-way is Spirit Airlines, with whom users have recently found tickets for as low as $57. However, be on the lookout for offers from Frontier and Southwest, as they are both options that can get you from San Jose to Santa Ana for a low price.

In terms of precipitation, rainfall in Santa Ana ranges from 0.0 - 3.1 inches per month. February is typically the wettest month, when rainfall can reach 3.1 in. July is typically the driest time to visit Santa Ana when rainfall is around 0.0 in.

If weather is an important factor for your trip to Santa Ana, use this chart to help with planning. For those seeking warmer temperatures, August is the ideal time of year to visit, when temperatures reach an average of 73.4 F. Travelers looking to avoid the cold should look outside of January, when temperatures are typically at their lowest (around 55.4 F).

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

Looking at all options, your cheapest flight can be booked for $159. While the most popular route (San Jose - Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty) can be booked for $107 on average our data indicates $254 when flying from San Jose to Santa Ana.

What are the most popular airlines that fly from San Jose to Santa Ana?

Consider Alaska Airlines, Delta or Frontier when booking your flight. These represent the most popular airlines when flying from San Jose to Santa Ana.

What is the cheapest day to fly round-trip from San Jose to Santa Ana?

Travelers have found that booking a Wednesday departure is the best way to save up to 33% on the cost of booking your flights compared to booking on days of the week where this route is of high demand.

How far in advance should I book a flight from San Jose to Santa Ana?

Users have found that booking a flight from San Jose to Santa Ana at least 29 days early can save you up to 43% on average compared to booking a flight this week. If booking 29 days before your flight isn’t an option for you, users have found flights from San Jose to Santa Ana for as little as $92 when booking for a departure date within the next two weeks. You can also check prices now. Some users have found airline tickets as low as $188 for flights departing within the next 3 days.

What is the cheapest month to fly from San Jose to Santa Ana?

Our data shows that October tends to be the cheapest month to fly to Santa Ana from San Jose. Users have commonly found prices around $133 for the month, but tickets can be as low as $30. Due to multiple factors, prepare for potentially higher prices in May.

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.

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?

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Sat 8/93:34 pmSJC - SNA

1 stop5h 47mSpirit Airlines

Mon 8/256:45 amSNA - SJC

1 stop4h 59mSpirit Airlines

Deal found 6/30

$125

Thu 8/77:10 amSJC - SNA

Nonstop1h 20mSouthwest

Mon 8/112:40 pmSNA - SJC

Nonstop1h 20mSouthwest

Deal found 7/1

$137

Sun 8/177:00 pmSJC - SNA

1 stop23h 40mMultiple Airlines

Wed 8/206:45 amSNA - SJC

1 stop9h 01mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 6/30

$140

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Sat 8/93:34 pmSJC - SNA

1 stop5h 47mSpirit Airlines

Mon 8/256:45 amSNA - SJC

1 stop4h 59mSpirit Airlines

Deal found 6/30

$125

Thu 8/77:10 amSJC - SNA

Nonstop1h 20mSouthwest

Mon 8/112:40 pmSNA - SJC

Nonstop1h 20mSouthwest

Deal found 7/1

$137

Sun 8/177:00 pmSJC - SNA

1 stop23h 40mMultiple Airlines

Wed 8/206:45 amSNA - SJC

1 stop9h 01mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 6/30

$140

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Mon 7/72:12 pmSJC - SNA

1 stop4h 28mMultiple Airlines

Wed 7/96:45 amSNA - SJC

1 stop3h 51mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 6/30

$184

Mon 7/72:12 pmSJC - SNA

1 stop4h 28mFrontier

Thu 7/103:32 pmSNA - SJC

1 stop21h 45mFrontier

Deal found 6/30

$186

Thu 7/106:30 amSJC - SNA

1 stop12h 33mSpirit Airlines

Fri 7/117:58 pmSNA - SJC

1 stop3h 56mSpirit Airlines

Deal found 6/29

$171

Thu 8/77:10 amSJC - SNA

Nonstop1h 20mSouthwest

Mon 8/112:40 pmSNA - SJC

Nonstop1h 20mSouthwest

Deal found 7/1

$137

Sat 8/93:34 pmSJC - SNA

1 stop5h 47mSpirit Airlines

Mon 8/256:45 amSNA - SJC

1 stop4h 59mSpirit Airlines

Deal found 6/30

$125

Sun 8/177:00 pmSJC - SNA

1 stop23h 40mMultiple Airlines

Wed 8/206:45 amSNA - SJC

1 stop9h 01mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 6/30

$140

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Wed 8/66:30 amSJC - SNA

1 stop12h 33mSpirit Airlines

Deal found 6/29

$57

Mon 7/282:12 pmSJC - SNA

1 stop4h 28mFrontier

Deal found 6/29

$59

Mon 8/113:55 pmSJC - SNA

Nonstop1h 20mSouthwest

Deal found 7/1

$69

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Sat 8/9

3:34 pm-9:21 pm

1 stop5h 47m

Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty

Mon 8/25

6:45 am-11:44 am

1 stop4h 59m

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SJC - SNA

SJCSNA

San Jose

Mon 8/4

6:35 am-8:00 am

Nonstop1h 25m

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Wed 8/6

4:30 pm-5:45 pm

Nonstop1h 15m

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San JoseSanta Ana

SJC - SNA

SJCSNA

San Jose

Sun 8/17

7:00 pm-6:40 pm

1 stop23h 40m

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Wed 8/20

6:45 am-3:46 pm

1 stop9h 01m

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SJC - SNA

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San Jose

Wed 8/6

6:30 am-7:03 pm

1 stop12h 33m

$57

San JoseSanta Ana

SJC - SNA

SJCSNA

San Jose

Mon 7/28

2:12 pm-6:40 pm

1 stop4h 28m

$59

San JoseSanta Ana

SJC - SNA

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San Jose

Mon 8/11

3:55 pm-5:15 pm

Nonstop1h 20m

$69

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The best insider tips for San Jose to Santa Ana flights

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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.

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.

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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 to Santa Ana?

The price you pay for your flight from San Jose to Santa Ana may vary depending on when you book. For the best chance of a lower fare, look to book 69 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 Jose to Santa Ana?

Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from San Jose to Santa Ana (average of $298). Flying from San Jose to Santa Ana in March is currently the most expensive (average of $377). 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?

Unlike in the morning, when flights are generally more expensive, you can save up to 8% on flights from San Jose to Santa Ana by exploring options for tickets in the afternoon.

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

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

Reviews of airlines servicing Santa Ana

Get a feel of what it's like to fly with Southwest, Spirit Airlines, and Frontier 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.

Southwest

8.0

Very good

4,275 reviews

Reviews

1 / 20

10.0

Excellent

Merlyn,Feb 2025

LAX - SMF

New Terminal is neat, lost of stores and places to catch a bite.

Southwest

8.0

Very good

4,275 reviews

Southwest

8.0

Very good

4,275 reviews

Reviews

1 / 20

10.0

Excellent

Merlyn,Feb 2025

LAX - SMF

New Terminal is neat, lost of stores and places to catch a bite.

Spirit Airlines

6.3

Okay

8,100 reviews

Southwest

8.0

Very good

4,275 reviews

Reviews

1 / 20

10.0

Excellent

Merlyn,Feb 2025

LAX - SMF

New Terminal is neat, lost of stores and places to catch a bite.

Frontier

5.9

Fair

3,289 reviews

Southwest

8.0

Very good

4,275 reviews

Reviews

1 / 20

10.0

Excellent

Merlyn,Feb 2025

LAX - SMF

New Terminal is neat, lost of stores and places to catch a bite.

Related info for your journey

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 to Santa Ana flight route?
The San Jose to Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty flight path was viewed by 16 users in the past month. Keep an eye out for changes in search interest prior to high and low season.
What are the cheapest airlines flying from San Jose to Santa Ana round-trip?
Our cheapest airline available from San Jose to Santa Ana is Spirit Airlines. Our recent data shows that you can find tickets from as low as $125 on this airline. An additional option worth looking into is Southwest, starting at $137. Spirit Airlines is 56% cheaper than the average price of flights available within the next 90 days to this destination.
What are the cheapest airlines to fly from San Jose to Santa Ana one-way?
The cheapest airline one-way is Spirit Airlines, with whom users have recently found tickets for as low as $57. However, be on the lookout for offers from Frontier and Southwest, as they are both options that can get you from San Jose to Santa Ana for a low price.
What are the cheapest flights from San Jose to Santa Ana?
Looking at all options, your cheapest flight can be booked for $159. While the most popular route (San Jose - Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty) can be booked for $107 on average our data indicates $254 when flying from San Jose to Santa Ana.
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 to Santa Ana?
Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from San Jose to Santa Ana (average of $298). Flying from San Jose to Santa Ana in March is currently the most expensive (average of $377). 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

Airline	Cheapest	Average	Flexibility	On-time
Frontier	Cheapest$21	Average$106	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time62%
Spirit Airlines	Cheapest$50	Average$100	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time65%
United Airlines	Cheapest$58	Average$277	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time69%
Delta	Cheapest$85	Average$154	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-timeN/A
Alaska Airlines	Cheapest$117	Average$245	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time75%
Southwest	Cheapest$246	Average$346	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time63%

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Reviews of airlines servicing Santa Ana

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