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C$ 93 Find Cheap Flights from San Francisco to Santa Ana

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Cheap Flights 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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Recent round-trip flight deals from San Francisco to Santa Ana

Sat, 4 Oct - Sat, 11 Oct
Alaska Airlines Logo
5:58 p.m. - 7:38 p.m.SFO-SNA
1h 40mdirect
Alaska Airlines Logo
6:45 a.m. - 8:30 a.m.SNA-SFO
1h 45mdirect
C$ 190Alaska Airlines
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Wed, 12 Nov - Wed, 12 Nov
Southwest Logo
5:10 a.m. - 11:00 a.m.SFO-SNA
5h 50m1 stop
Southwest Logo
1:10 p.m. - 5:25 p.m.SNA-SFO
4h 15m1 stop
C$ 206Southwest
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Sat, 25 Oct - Mon, 27 Oct
Alaska Airlines Logo
4:43 p.m. - 6:29 p.m.SFO-SNA
1h 46mdirect
Alaska Airlines Logo
6:16 p.m. - 7:49 p.m.SNA-SFO
1h 33mdirect
C$ 211Alaska Airlines
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Wed, 12 Nov - Wed, 12 Nov
Southwest Logo
5:30 a.m. - 12:35 p.m.SFO-SNA
7h 05m2 stops
Southwest Logo
2:25 p.m. - 10:30 p.m.SNA-SFO
8h 05m1 stop
C$ 213Southwest
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Sat, 21 Feb - Sat, 28 Feb
Southwest Logo
1:55 p.m. - 8:10 p.m.SFO-SNA
6h 15m1 stop
Southwest Logo
7:10 a.m. - 10:45 a.m.SNA-SFO
3h 35m1 stop
C$ 227Southwest
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Tue, 17 Feb - Sat, 21 Feb
Southwest Logo
2:45 p.m. - 9:45 p.m.SFO-SNA
7h 00m1 stop
Southwest Logo
6:45 p.m. - 11:15 p.m.SNA-SFO
4h 30m1 stop
C$ 230Southwest
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Thu, 20 Nov - Mon, 24 Nov
Hawaiian Airlines Logo
7:00 a.m. - 8:36 a.m.SFO-SNA
1h 36mdirect
Hawaiian Airlines Logo
8:16 p.m. - 9:57 p.m.SNA-SFO
1h 41mdirect
C$ 231Hawaiian Airlines
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Tue, 4 Nov - Fri, 7 Nov
Hawaiian Airlines Logo
3:06 p.m. - 4:42 p.m.SFO-SNA
1h 36mdirect
Hawaiian Airlines Logo
8:40 p.m. - 10:16 p.m.SNA-SFO
1h 36mdirect
C$ 252Hawaiian Airlines
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Sun, 19 Oct - Wed, 22 Oct
United Airlines Logo
7:15 a.m. - 8:56 a.m.SFO-SNA
1h 41mdirect
United Airlines Logo
6:11 p.m. - 7:45 p.m.SNA-SFO
1h 34mdirect
C$ 306United Airlines
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Sat, 22 Nov - Tue, 25 Nov
United Airlines Logo
12:10 p.m. - 1:54 p.m.SFO-SNA
1h 44mdirect
United Airlines Logo
7:34 p.m. - 9:05 p.m.SNA-SFO
1h 31mdirect
C$ 314United Airlines
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Everything you should know

Our travellers' advice
AI-generated summary based on content written by travel experts
Frontier's Economy Bundle includes a carry-on and seat.
At SNA, rideshare pick-up zones are clearly marked.
Expert advice
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When to book
2 weeks
in advance
Our data shows that travellers who book at least 2 weeks in advance save around 32% compared to booking last minute.
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When to travel
January
Cheapest • 17% price drop
April
Most popular
Good to know
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+1
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+1
Cheapest round-trip
C$ 190
Overall average: C$ 263
Alaska Airlines
Sat 4/10Sat 11/10
SFO - SNA • Direct
Cheapest one-way flights
C$ 93
Typical prices: C$ 108-219
Southwest
Wed 12/11
SFO - SNA • 1 stop
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Expert advice for your flight from San Francisco to Santa Ana

 
Snippets provided in this section are AI-generated based on a summarisation of KAYAK-commissioned articles. The articles are presented as-is, for general informational purposes only, and may not be up-to-date. The opinions contained in the articles are original to the author and reflect their authentic experience, which may vary significantly from the experience of others.
KAYAK teamed up with top travel experts to share the best tips for your journey.
Airlines
Alaska Airlines

Alaska's 20-minute baggage guarantee offers a future flight discount if bags are delayed.


Alaska's Wine Flies Free program allows free wine case check-in from select airports.

Read more about Alaska Airlinesby Harriet Baskas
Frontier

Frontier's Economy Bundle includes a carry-on and seat choice, ideal for budget travelers.


Frontier's Premium Bundle offers priority boarding and extra legroom for a small fee.

Read more about Frontierby Stefanie Waldek
United Airlines

United's Economy Plus offers up to six inches more legroom than standard economy seats.


United's Priority Boarding can prevent gate-checking your carry-on by ensuring overhead bin space.

Read more about United Airlinesby Stefanie Waldek
Airports
SFO

SFO offers curbside check-in for United, Delta, and Southwest, making departures smoother, especially for families. Tip accordingly if you use this service.

Read more about SFOby Blane Bachelor
SNA

At SNA, rideshare pick-up zones are clearly marked outside terminals, ensuring a smooth exit from the airport.

Read more about SNAby Esther Carlstone
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Harriet Baskas

Harriet Baskas

Expert on Alaska Airlines

Harriet Baskas

Harriet Baskas

Harriet is an award-winning journalist who is happiest in an airport or an unusual museum. Her stories about airports, air travel, and the business of travel have appeared on NBC News, CNBC, USA TODAY, The Points Guy and other outlets. She is the creator of the StuckatTheAirport.com blog and the author of nine books. When not out on the road or exploring the latest airport amenities, she’s home in Seattle getting ready for the next adventure.

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Stefanie Waldek

Stefanie Waldek

Expert on Frontier and United Airlines

Stefanie Waldek

Stefanie Waldek

Stefanie Waldek is a freelance space, travel, and design writer based in Saratoga Springs, NY. Her words have appeared in Space.com, Travel + Leisure, Condé Nast Traveler, Architectural Digest, and House Beautiful, among other publications. An expert in aviation and expedition cruising, Stefanie is frequently up in the air or on the sea, likely en route to Antarctica or the Arctic.

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Esther Carlstone

Esther Carlstone

Expert on SNA

Esther Carlstone

Esther Carlstone

Esther is a Los Angeles-based travel and lifestyle writer & editor who was born with a major case of wanderlust. She's studied abroad in Spain and England, trekked through Iceland, seen the cherry blossoms bloom in Seoul, adventured all over California, and is constantly searching for her next adventure. As a parent of three, she often takes her family along, exposing her kids to the great wide world.

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Blane Bachelor

Blane Bachelor

Expert on SFO

Blane Bachelor

Blane Bachelor

Blane Bachelor is a journalist and editor specializing in travel and aviation who writes regularly for top global outlets. Born and raised in Florida, Blane has worked and lived in four countries, including the Netherlands, where she’s currently based with her family. Her favorite way to get to know a new destination is by running or riding a bike around town – or hearing a spooky ghost story about local history. She will always choose the window seat.

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Booking Insights

KAYAK's insights & trends for San Francisco to Santa Ana flights

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’s the cheapest day of the week to fly from San Francisco to John Wayne (Santa Ana)?

The average price of all round-trip flights from San Francisco to Santa Ana clicked on KAYAK for each day over the last 12 months.

If your flying dates are flexible, you should consider flying to John Wayne (Santa Ana) on a Monday, as we generally find the cheapest rates on that day for this route. On the other hand, Tuesday is the most expensive day to fly from San Francisco to John Wayne (Santa Ana). For your return ticket, we recommend flying on a Friday and avoiding Thursdays for the best deals.

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 round-trip 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 January, where tickets cost C$ 209 (return) on average. On the other hand, the most expensive months are August and September, where the average cost of round-trip tickets is C$ 299 and C$ 287 respectively.

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

To calculate weekly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each week before departure over the last year for round-trip 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 week.

To get a below average price on the flight from San Francisco to Santa Ana, you should book around 2 weeks before departure, which saves you about 32% compared to booking last minute. For the absolute cheapest price, our data suggests you should book 11 weeks before departure.

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Good to know

Low seasonJanuary
Cheapest flightC$ 93
Best time to beat the crowds (17% less expensive on average)
Most popular time to fly and prices are also 15% lower on average.
Flight from San Francisco to John Wayne (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$ 67 for a one-way ticket and C$ 137 for a round-trip.

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

    Alaska Airlines, Hawaiian Airlines, Delta, American Airlines, and JetBlue 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 Embraer 175 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 John Wayne (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.

KAYAK’s top tips for finding a cheap flight from San Francisco to Santa Ana

  • Looking for a cheap flight? 25% of our users found flights on this route for C$ 251 or less one-way and C$ 425 or less round-trip.
  • 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.

Prefer to fly direct from San Francisco to John Wayne (Santa Ana)?

 
Direct data is based off flight results for the next 60 days. Find direct flights from all airlines flying direct from San Francisco to Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty.
Find which airlines fly direct from San Francisco Airport to Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty Airport, which days they fly and book direct flights.

Direct departures

San Francisco to Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty

Monday

Alaska Airlines,Frontier,United Airlines

Alaska Airlines,Frontier, +1 more

Tuesday

Alaska Airlines,United Airlines

Alaska Airlines,United Airlines

Wednesday

Alaska Airlines,United Airlines,Frontier

Alaska Airlines,United Airlines, +1 more

Thursday

Alaska Airlines,United Airlines

Alaska Airlines,United Airlines

Friday

Alaska Airlines,Frontier,United Airlines

Alaska Airlines,Frontier, +1 more

Saturday

Alaska Airlines,United Airlines,Frontier

Alaska Airlines,United Airlines, +1 more

Sunday

Alaska Airlines,United Airlines

Alaska Airlines,United Airlines

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Direct returns

Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty to San Francisco

Monday

Alaska Airlines,Frontier,United Airlines

Alaska Airlines,Frontier, +1 more

Tuesday

Alaska Airlines,United Airlines

Alaska Airlines,United Airlines

Wednesday

Alaska Airlines,United Airlines,Frontier

Alaska Airlines,United Airlines, +1 more

Thursday

Alaska Airlines,United Airlines

Alaska Airlines,United Airlines

Friday

Alaska Airlines,Frontier,United Airlines

Alaska Airlines,Frontier, +1 more

Saturday

Alaska Airlines,United Airlines,Frontier

Alaska Airlines,United Airlines, +1 more

Sunday

Alaska Airlines,United Airlines

Alaska Airlines,United Airlines

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