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Find cheap flights from San Francisco to John Wayne (Santa Ana) from C$ 143

This is the cheapest one-way flight price found by a KAYAK user in the last 72 hours by searching for a flight from San Francisco to Santa Ana departing on 8/6. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel. Click the price to replicate the search for this deal.
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Cheap flight deals from San Francisco to Santa Ana (SFO-SNA)

Here are some of the best deals found on KAYAK recently from the most popular airlines for round-trip flights from San Francisco to Santa Ana that are departing in the next months. While these flights were available on KAYAK in the last 72 hours, prices and availability are subject to change and deals may expire.
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11:40 a.m. - 1:17 p.m.SFO-SNA
1h 37mdirect
4:15 p.m. - 5:41 p.m.SNA-SFO
1h 26mdirect
C$ 276Alaska Airlines
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Tue, 11 Jun - Tue, 11 Jun
8:10 a.m. - 9:44 a.m.SFO-SNA
1h 34mdirect
11:30 a.m. - 1:02 p.m.SNA-SFO
1h 32mdirect
C$ 284Alaska Airlines
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Wed, 5 Jun - Sat, 8 Jun
6:55 p.m. - 8:30 p.m.SFO-SNA
1h 35mdirect
8:15 p.m. - 9:48 p.m.SNA-SFO
1h 33mdirect
C$ 423United Airlines
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Fri, 28 Jun - Mon, 1 Jul
7:00 a.m. - 11:20 a.m.SFO-SNA
4h 20m1 stop
6:45 a.m. - 6:15 p.m.SNA-SFO
11h 30m2 stops
C$ 477Southwest
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Tue, 4 Jun - Fri, 7 Jun
11:00 a.m. - 10:25 p.m.SFO-SNA
11h 25m3 stops
6:45 a.m. - 6:15 p.m.SNA-SFO
11h 30m2 stops
C$ 503Southwest
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Tue, 4 Jun - Fri, 7 Jun
4:38 p.m. - 10:31 p.m.SFO-SNA
5h 53m1 stop
3:45 p.m. - 11:29 p.m.SNA-SFO
7h 44m1 stop
C$ 525Delta
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Mon, 19 Aug - Fri, 23 Aug
6:30 a.m. - 9:11 p.m.SFO-SNA
14h 41m1 stop
6:45 a.m. - 8:24 a.m.SNA-SFO
1h 39mdirect
C$ 624United Airlines
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Sat, 25 May - Mon, 27 May
11:49 p.m. - 1:56 p.m.SFO-SNA
14h 07m1 stop
8:40 p.m. - 6:59 a.m.SNA-SFO
10h 19m1 stop
C$ 657Frontier
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Sat, 25 May - Mon, 27 May
12:59 a.m. - 7:00 p.m.SFO-SNA
18h 01m1 stop
8:40 p.m. - 6:59 a.m.SNA-SFO
10h 19m1 stop
C$ 669Frontier
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Fri, 24 May - Mon, 27 May
5:17 p.m. - 9:56 p.m.SFO-SNA
4h 39m1 stop
9:53 a.m. - 4:20 p.m.SNA-SFO
6h 27m1 stop
C$ 1,506Delta
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Thu, 4 Jul - Mon, 8 Jul

Flights from San Francisco to Santa Ana - Travel Insights & Trends

Get data-powered insights and trends into flights from San Francisco to Santa Ana to help you find the cheapest flights, the best time to fly and much more.

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

To calculate monthly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each month over the last year for flights from San Francisco to Santa Ana, removes the top 0.1% to account for outliers, and then takes the median of all values for each month.
The cheapest month for flights from San Francisco to Santa Ana is September, where tickets cost C$ 287 on average. On the other hand, the most expensive months are March and June, where the average cost of tickets is C$ 423 and C$ 393 respectively.

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

To calculate daily average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each day before departure over the last year for flights from San Francisco to Santa Ana, removes the top 0.1% to account for outliers, and then takes the average of all the values for each month.
To get a below average price on the flight from San Francisco to Santa Ana, you should book around 3 weeks before departure. For the absolute cheapest price, our data suggests you should book 85 days before departure.

Which airlines provide the cheapest flights from San Francisco to Santa Ana?

The cheapest price for the route for each airline clicked by KAYAK users in the last 72 hours.
In the last 72 hours, the cheapest one-way ticket from San Francisco to Santa Ana found on KAYAK was with Alaska Airlines for C$ 143. Alaska Airlines proposed a round-trip connection from C$ 276 and United Airlines from C$ 423.

How many flights are there between San Francisco and Santa Ana per day?

Each day, there are between 11 and 12 nonstop flights that take off from San Francisco and land in Santa Ana, with an average flight time of 1h 38m. The most common departure time is 8:00 a.m. and most flights take off in the afternoon. Each week, there are 78 flights. The most frequent day of departure is Tuesday, when 15% of all weekly flights depart. The fewest flights depart on a Thursday.

Which cabin class options are there for flights between San Francisco and Santa Ana?

The average price of flights for each cabin class for the route found by users searching on KAYAK over the last 2 weeks.
There are 2 cabin class options for the route. These are Business and Economy. Perform a search on KAYAK to find the latest prices and availability for all cabin fares, which differ across airlines.

How long does a flight from San Francisco to Santa Ana take?

Direct flights from San Francisco generally make it to Santa Ana in 1h 31m. The flying distance between the two cities is 963 km.

What’s the earliest departure time from San Francisco to John Wayne (Santa Ana)?

Early birds can take the earliest flight from San Francisco at 8:06 am and will be landing in Santa Ana at 9:40 am.

What’s the latest departure time from San Francisco to John Wayne (Santa Ana)?

If you prefer to fly at night, the latest flight from San Francisco to Santa Ana jets off at 8:59 pm and lands at 10:30 pm.

Good to know

Low season

June

High season

November

Cheapest flight

C$ 143
Best time to beat the crowds but there is an average 11% increase in price.
Most popular time to fly (4% more expensive on average)
Flight from San Francisco to Santa Ana

When to book flights from San Francisco to Santa Ana

Are your dates flexible? Find out the best times to travel from San Francisco to Santa Ana based on our flight data from the last year. Discover the cheapest month and even day to fly.
Estimated round-trip price
KAYAK looks at all historical flight data for each date to provide a predicted price for one-way trips or round-trips with a duration up to 40 days. While we try to provide actual minimum prices for each date, some prices are predictions and actual prices may differ.

FAQs for booking flights from San Francisco to John Wayne (Santa Ana)

  • Which airlines have lounges at John Wayne Santa Ana Airport?

    American Airlines and United Airlines have lounges at SNA. Passengers can access these airline lounges by paying the admittance fee and showing their flight tickets. The American Airlines lounge is in Terminal A on the mezzanine level near Gate 8. United Club is in Terminal B across from Gate 9. The airport also has a USO lounge for US military personnel, and this is in Terminal B next to baggage carousel 4.

  • How can I get downtown from John Wayne Santa Ana Airport?

    You will have four options for getting downtown from SNA. The first is the bus. The Orange County public buses serve SNA, and bus route 76 will get you downtown from the airport. There are two other special buses, the Disneyland shuttles, which head for the Disneyland resort hotels, and the iShuttle, which head to Tustin Station. You can also take taxis at the ground transportation area on the lower level between Terminal A and B. On-demand shuttles, and car rental counters are here too.

  • Which family-friendly amenities are offered at San Francisco International Airport?

    Nursing mothers with infants will find nursing rooms only airside, except for Terminal 2, which has landside locations. You can rent baby strollers and car seats from Cloud of Good which has three locations at SFO, one in each terminal. If you have a kid aged ten and below, SFO has kids’ play areas near Gates 22, 54A, 58B, 62, and 87A.

  • Does John Wayne Santa Ana Airport offer accessible services?

    SNA offers wheelchair assistance to PRM. However, passengers must reserve this service through their airline. Low-vision passengers will have free Aira services, braille-coded elevator buttons, and personal assistance at the airport. TTY telephones, visual paging, and signage are present to guide hard-of-hearing passengers at SFO. The airport also provides reserved parking spots, fast-track services, accessible restrooms, and ramps and elevators for these passengers.

  • What is the cheapest flight from San Francisco to Santa Ana?

    In the last 3 days, the lowest price for a flight from San Francisco to Santa Ana was C$ 104 for a one-way ticket and C$ 201 for a round-trip.

  • Which airlines offer Wi-Fi service onboard planes from San Francisco to John Wayne (Santa Ana)?

    Alaska Airlines, JetBlue, Delta, and American Airlines offer inflight Wi-Fi service on the San Francisco to John Wayne (Santa Ana) flight route.

  • Which aircraft models fly most regularly from San Francisco to John Wayne (Santa Ana)?

    The Airbus A320 (sharklets) is the aircraft model that flies most regularly on the San Francisco to John Wayne (Santa Ana) flight route.

  • Which airline alliances offer flights from San Francisco to John Wayne (Santa Ana)?

    oneworld, and Star Alliance are the airline alliances operating flights between San Francisco and Santa Ana, with oneworld being the most commonly used for this route.

  • On which days can I fly direct from San Francisco to John Wayne (Santa Ana)?

    There are direct flights from San Francisco to John Wayne (Santa Ana) on a daily basis.

  • How does KAYAK find such low prices on flights from San Francisco to John Wayne (Santa Ana)?

    KAYAK is a travel search engine. That means we look across the web to find the best prices we can find for our users. With over 2 billion flight queries processed yearly, we are able to display a variety of prices and options on flights from San Francisco to John Wayne (Santa Ana).

  • How does KAYAK's flight Price Forecast tool help me choose the right time to buy my flight ticket from San Francisco to John Wayne (Santa Ana)?

    KAYAK’s flight Price Forecast tool uses historical data to determine whether the price for a flight to John Wayne (Santa Ana) from San Francisco is likely to change within 7 days, so travelers know whether to wait or book now.

  • What is the Hacker Fare option on flights from San Francisco to John Wayne (Santa Ana)?

    Hacker Fares allow you to combine one-way tickets in order to save you money over a traditional round-trip ticket. You could then fly to John Wayne (Santa Ana) with an airline and back to San Francisco with another airline.

  • What is KAYAK's "flexible dates" feature and why should I care when looking for a flight from San Francisco to John Wayne (Santa Ana)?

    Sometimes travel dates aren't set in stone. If your preferred travel dates have some wiggle room, flexible dates will show you all the options when flying to John Wayne (Santa Ana) from San Francisco up to 3 days before/after your preferred dates. You can then pick the flights that suit you best.

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Top tips for finding a cheap flight from San Francisco to John Wayne (Santa Ana)

  • San Francisco International Airport (SFO) has four terminals: 1, 2, 3, and the International Terminal. The terminals are interconnected by walkways and an AirTrain that runes every 10-15min.
  • Do you get nervous before your flight? Don’t worry, the SFO Wag Brigade is here for you. The Wag Brigade is a group of trained therapy dogs that give free hugs and licks to tensed passengers to de-stress them. The dogs are in each terminal and have vests that read “Pet Me.”
  • Unwind with a soothing massage or pedicure after your flight to John Wayne Santa Ana Airport (SNA) at XpresSpa. XpresSpa offers express spa services, whether massages, facials, or manicures, all taking 30min or less. You’ll find the establishment in Terminal B near Gate 10.
  • On average, around 521 kg of carbon is emitted on flights from San Francisco to Santa Ana/Orange County. However, you can fly more sustainably with United Airlines. United Airlines has a flight that emits 73% less carbon per passenger on this route.
  • If your pet travels through SFO, the airport has provided several relief areas to accommodate them. You’ll find pet relief areas in Courtyards 4, 3, and 2, near Gates CB6, C5-C7, F11, and in the International Terminal A, airside.
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Prefer to fly non-stop from San Francisco to Santa Ana?

Find which airlines fly direct from San Francisco to J. Wayne/Orange Cnty, which days they fly and book direct flights.

Nonstop departures

San Francisco to Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty

Monday

ANA, Air Canada, Air New Zealand, +11 more

ANA, Air Canada, +12 more

Tuesday

ANA, Air Canada, Air New Zealand, +12 more

ANA, Air Canada, +13 more

Wednesday

ANA, Air Canada, Air New Zealand, +10 more

ANA, Air Canada, +11 more

Thursday

ANA, Air Canada, Air New Zealand, +13 more

ANA, Air Canada, +14 more

Friday

ANA, Air Canada, Air New Zealand, +11 more

ANA, Air Canada, +12 more

Saturday

ANA, Air Canada, Air New Zealand, +12 more

ANA, Air Canada, +13 more

Sunday

ANA, Air Canada, Air New Zealand, +13 more

ANA, Air Canada, +14 more

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Nonstop returns

Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty to San Francisco

Monday

ANA, Air Canada, Air New Zealand, +12 more

ANA, Air Canada, +13 more

Tuesday

ANA, Air Canada, Air New Zealand, +13 more

ANA, Air Canada, +14 more

Wednesday

ANA, Air Canada, Air New Zealand, +11 more

ANA, Air Canada, +12 more

Thursday

ANA, Air Canada, Air New Zealand, +14 more

ANA, Air Canada, +15 more

Friday

ANA, Air Canada, Air New Zealand, +12 more

ANA, Air Canada, +13 more

Saturday

ANA, Air Canada, Air New Zealand, +13 more

ANA, Air Canada, +14 more

Sunday

ANA, Air Canada, Air New Zealand, +14 more

ANA, Air Canada, +15 more

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Book cheap flights from San Francisco to John Wayne (Santa Ana)

Recent one-way flight deals

 
Only flying one-way? Below are some of the best one-way flight deals from San Francisco to Santa Ana found on KAYAK in the last 72 hours.
8/6Sat
directAlaska Airlines
1h 34mSFO-SNA
C$ 143
21/6Fri
1 stop
12h 37mSFO-SNA
C$ 144
20/6Thu
directAlaska Airlines
1h 34mSFO-SNA
C$ 170
7/8Wed
directAlaska Airlines
1h 34mSFO-SNA
C$ 184
1/6Sat
1 stopDelta
5h 50mSFO-SNA
C$ 207
10/7Wed
1 stopDelta
7h 42mSFO-SNA
C$ 216
20/6Thu
1 stopFrontier
8h 18mSFO-SNA
C$ 287
16/6Sun
directUnited Airlines
1h 39mSFO-SNA
C$ 301
21/6Fri
2 stopsDelta
12h 17mSFO-SNA
C$ 304
4/7Thu
2 stopsUnited Airlines
13h 56mSFO-SNA
C$ 387

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Last minute flights from San Francisco to Santa Ana

Last minute flight, train and bus deals

 
These last-minute flight deals are the cheapest flights found on KAYAK in the last 72 hours for flights from San Francisco to Santa Ana that are departing in the next 10 days.
11/5Sat
directAlaska Airlines
1h 37mSFO-SNA
15/5Wed
directAlaska Airlines
1h 28mSNA-SFO
C$ 721
12/5Sun
directAlaska Airlines
1h 37mSFO-SNA
12/5Sun
directAlaska Airlines
1h 34mSNA-SFO
C$ 793
11/5Sat
directAlaska Airlines
1h 37mSFO-SNA
13/5Mon
directAlaska Airlines
1h 34mSNA-SFO
C$ 801
11/5Sat
directAlaska Airlines
1h 37mSFO-SNA
14/5Tue
directAlaska Airlines
1h 34mSNA-SFO
C$ 966
14/5Tue
multi-stopAlaska Airlines
8h 31mSFO-SNA
14/5Tue
multi-stopAlaska Airlines
17h 03mSNA-SFO
C$ 1,329
13/5Mon
multi-stopDelta
8h 38mSFO-SNA
17/5Fri
multi-stopDelta
6h 00mSNA-SFO
C$ 1,404
13/5Mon
multi-stopAlaska Airlines
8h 33mSFO-SNA
13/5Mon
multi-stopAlaska Airlines
12h 24mSNA-SFO
C$ 1,452
13/5Mon
multi-stopAlaska Airlines
7h 33mSFO-SNA
13/5Mon
multi-stopAlaska Airlines
15h 47mSNA-SFO
C$ 1,514
12/5Sun
multi-stopDelta
16h 29mSFO-SNA
14/5Tue
multi-stopDelta
14h 35mSNA-SFO
C$ 1,555
10/5Fri
multi-stopAlaska Airlines
14h 20mSFO-SNA
12/5Sun
multi-stopAlaska Airlines
17h 55mSNA-SFO
C$ 1,610

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San Francisco - Santa Ana Flights

Departure:

San Francisco (undefined)United States

Destination:

John Wayne (Santa Ana) (SNA)United States

Return flight deals:

John Wayne (Santa Ana) - San Francisco

Cabin classes:

C$ 282

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