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

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

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

To calculate monthly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each month over the last year for flights from Santa Ana to San Francisco, 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 Santa Ana to San Francisco is September, where tickets cost C$ 162 on average. On the other hand, the most expensive months are March and November, where the average cost of tickets is C$ 218 and C$ 206 respectively.

Can I save money by flying with a layover from Santa Ana to San Francisco?

The average price for all non-stop flights, flights with one layover, and flights with two layovers for the route found by users searching on KAYAK in the last 2 weeks.
No, with an average price for the route of C$ 307, prices are generally cheapest when you fly direct.

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

To calculate daily average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each day before departure over the last year for flights from Santa Ana to San Francisco, 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 Santa Ana to San Francisco, you should book around 2 weeks before departure. For the absolute cheapest price, our data suggests you should book 158 days before departure.

Good to know

Low season

June

High season

October
Best time to beat the crowds but there is an average 20% increase in price.
Most popular time to fly and prices are also 12% lower on average.

When to book flights from Santa Ana to San Francisco

Are your dates flexible? Find out the best times to travel from Santa Ana to San Francisco based on our flight data from the last year. Discover the cheapest month and even day to fly.
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FAQs for booking flights from John Wayne (Santa Ana) to San Francisco

  • Which airline offers in-flight Wi-Fi?

    To enjoy in-flight Wi-Fi on your trip from Santa Ana to San Francisco, consider booking with United Airlines or Alaska Airlines. They offer passengers unlimited wireless internet that is good enough for web browsing, streaming, and even gaming. However, it is essential to note that passengers must pay for the Wi-Fi as the plane ticket does not cover it.

  • How do you get from SFO Airport to downtown?

    Downtown San Francisco is about 14 miles away from San Francisco International Airport. There are a few ways to get there, including the bus, taxi, rental car, or the Bay Area Rapid Transit. Of all these options, the bus and Bay Area Rapid Transit are the cheapest and arguably most reliable means. To take the Bay Area Rapid Transit, head to the station located in the international terminal. Board the yellow line towards Antioch, and you’ll be downtown in no time. You can also find the bus at the international terminal on Courtyard G.

  • Does San Francisco International Airport offer wheelchair services?

    Yes, San Francisco International Airport offers wheelchair assistance to all passengers with limited mobility. You can request one at the ticket counter or any help desk around the airport. Alternatively, you can also alert your airline during booking so that they can inform the concerned officials at the airport. This way, you will have a wheelchair reserved for you regardless of when your flight lands.

  • Are there any pet relief areas at San Francisco International Airport?

    SFO Airport has multiple pet relief areas for anyone traveling with their pet or a service animal. They can be found both inside and outside the airport terminals, so you’re never too far away from one. For travelers arriving at the airport, each terminal has a conveniently located pet relief area next to baggage claim. In the case of Terminal 1, it is located on Courtyard 2, Terminal 2, Courtyard 3, and Terminal 3, Courtyard 4. If you would rather use the outside ones, follow the painted paw prints on the curbside walkways.

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

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

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

    The Airbus A320neo is the aircraft model that flies most regularly on the John Wayne (Santa Ana) to San Francisco flight route.

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

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

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

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

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

    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 John Wayne (Santa Ana) to San Francisco.

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

    KAYAK’s flight Price Forecast tool uses historical data to determine whether the price for a flight to San Francisco from John Wayne (Santa Ana) 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 John Wayne (Santa Ana) to San Francisco?

    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 San Francisco with an airline and back to John Wayne (Santa Ana) with another airline.

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

    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 San Francisco from John Wayne (Santa Ana) up to 3 days before/after your preferred dates. You can then pick the flights that suit you best.

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

  • Looking for a cheap flight? 25% of our users found flights on this route for C$ 156 or less one-way and C$ 140 or less round-trip.
  • John Wayne Airport (SNA) is neighbored by Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) and Ontario International Airport (ONT), which also offer flights to San Francisco. If you want an airport with better amenities and lounges, consider booking flights out of Los Angeles International Airport.
  • If you’re a nursing mom traveling with an infant, you should know that San Francisco International Airport (SFO) has private nursing rooms at each terminal. To get access, you can use the airport courtesy phones to request or reserve.
  • Public transport via the bus offers the cheapest way to get to SNA Airport. They can sometimes be very slow and not ideal for anyone in a rush. If you need to get to SNA Airport quickly, consider taking a cab. You can access them anywhere in Santa Ana.
  • Oakland International Airport is only a few miles away from SFO. If you want to avoid the long queues upon landing, consider booking a flight that lands at this airport.
  • If you want to enjoy the lounge facilities at SNA Airport, consider booking with American Airlines or United Airlines. Both have a lounge at the airport open to passengers flying with their respective airlines.
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Prefer to fly non-stop from John Wayne (Santa Ana) to San Francisco?

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

Nonstop departures

Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty to San Francisco

Monday

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

ANA,Air Canada, +14 more

Tuesday

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

ANA,Air Canada, +15 more

Wednesday

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

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Thursday

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

ANA,Air Canada, +15 more

Friday

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

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Saturday

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

ANA,Air Canada, +14 more

Sunday

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

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Nonstop returns

San Francisco to Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty

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, +13 more

ANA,Air Canada, +14 more

Thursday

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

ANA,Air Canada, +14 more

Friday

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

ANA,Air Canada, +14 more

Saturday

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

ANA,Air Canada, +14 more

Sunday

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

ANA,Air Canada, +14 more

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Top airline flying from Santa Ana to San Francisco

 
See real verified KAYAK customer reviews for airlines flying from Santa Ana to San Francisco. Airline scores are aggregated from all reviews left by passengers on KAYAK after flying with an airline. KAYAK doesn’t show reviews that are older than 5 years. Learn how KAYAK collects reviews.
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FrontierOverall score based on 3612 reviews
6.9Crew
4.7Entertainment
4.9Food
5.7Comfort
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We understand and comply with Frontier’s bag sizes. We’ve had some problems in past while having to await other passengers who do not understand the baggage restrictions or have not prepaid and that is usually our biggest concern (others delaying us) with flying Frontier. Flying OUT of ONT, however, has always been a great experience. I’ve also noted even on delayed Frontier flights very knowledgeable pilots who manage expectations well.

10.0 ExcellentAnonymous, Oct 2024ONT - PDX
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We understand and comply with Frontier’s bag sizes. We’ve had some problems in past while having to await other passengers who do not understand the baggage restrictions or have not prepaid and that is usually our biggest concern (others delaying us) with flying Frontier. Flying OUT of ONT, however, has always been a great experience. I’ve also noted even on delayed Frontier flights very knowledgeable pilots who manage expectations well.

There was no easy way to check in. I don't want to install an app to checkin. I will use alaska from now on because they have a web check in method that is easy.

Horrible! The short distance flight ended up taking 5 hrs! There was a 3 hr delay for the flight to take off and there was a 70 min wait on the tarmac for some bogus reason that the pilot said the gate he was supposed to board was taken up. After a 30 min wait he said the plane that was supposed to push out of the gate called a medical emergency and 40 min later he ended up boarding another gate. For the initial 3 hr delay there was no information/alert about the gate or delay in the app or the boards up until the boarding time and even beyond! Had to walk all the way to the end of the terminal to find the frontier staff to ask what was going on. Avoid this airline at all costs! If you have carryon bags or checked bags , their prices come equivalent to the prices of more reliable airlines. They are the worst in timeliness at 60% (reported as delayed) this year (check the data) by a high margin even compared to the second worst airline. If you are ok with having a miserable flight experience with the odds close to flip of a coin, feel free to try them. If you value your time , money and flying experience, stay away.

Allowed me to chose my seat without extra charge (I purchased full-price ticket) and boarding was in group1. Didn't even serve water.

I went to the Frontier counter in San Jose at 1030am or so on Sunday 10/13/24 to see if I could get an earlier flight to San Diego in lieu of my reserved 630pm flight. One thing led to another, and I was able to obtain an open seat for about $ 56. on the earlier flight. Fine. Then the agent asked if I "was checking a bag". Not knowing that carry-ons cost extra per Frontier policy, I thought that she meant a regular checked bag. Therefore, I said no. Once I got to the gate, the same gate agent who sold me a ticket told me that I had to pay $99 for a carry-on, and that all bags were extra on Frontier. Having never flown on Frontier, I was not aware of this. Part of the issue was that she was not a native English speaker, so there was a miscommunication as to what "bag" meant. I would have preferred for her to have clearly let me know at the front counter that any bag including a carry-on cost $99. It would have had the same outcome, as I had to take my carry-on. But it got hectic at the last minute at the gate itself. The baggage policy should have mentioned "including carry-ons" when we first spoke.

Most horrible airlines. Please avoid it. It's ok to spend $50 extra for delta, united or Alaska

Every day about it was very different all the boarding pass where all wrong l miss flight no refund all crazy

Staff members pretty horrible when boarding. No care for customers

The trip was good but the last minute changes I didn’t like because I had already talked to the attendee and they didn’t help me with my ticket I was having trouble checking in and when the time was up they help me but charge me for that and last minute luggage it was a small bag. After I was in the airplane I realized you were charging because the flight was almost empty and you have to get the money some how. Thanks for everything.

Long lines, rude staff, everything that's offered you have to pay for.

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