C$ 132 Find Cheap Flights from John Wayne (Santa Ana) to San Francisco – Compare and Save

Among airlines operating Santa Ana to San Francisco flights:

• Alaska Airlines: offers extra legroom; offers free seat selection
• Frontier: offers free seat selection
• United Airlines: offers extra legroom; offers free seat selection
• American Airlines: offers free seat selection

Extra legroom and free seat selection availability depends on fare class and route.

3 airlines operate flights between Santa Ana and San Francisco. The airlines offering direct flights on this route include:

• Alaska Airlines
• United Airlines
• Frontier

Flights from Santa Ana to San Francisco usually depart from Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty (SNA) and arrive at San Francisco (SFO).

Here are some options for this route, based on selected ticket types and cabin classes:

• Alaska Airlines: a carry-on bag and a checked bag in Economy Class
• Frontier: a carry-on bag and a checked bag in Economy Class
• United Airlines: a carry-on bag and a checked bag in Economy Class

Bag allowance can vary by ticket type, cabin class, route, and airline, so travellers should check the fare details before booking.

On this route, layover flights are cheaper than direct options on average. Layover fares average C$ 185 round-trip via Las Vegas Harry Reid Intl (LAS), compared to C$ 359 for direct.

There is no standard. Checked bag policies vary by airline on this route. Most carriers charge C$ 56–C$ 139 for the first checked bag in economy. Premium fares and elite status bookings typically include a free checked bag.

The Airbus A320neo family is used most often on this route, operated mainly by Frontier. Other aircraft seen on the route include Boeing 737-800 variants.

Most connecting flights from Santa Ana to San Francisco pass through Las Vegas Harry Reid Intl (LAS), which handles 100% of one-stop traffic on this route. Other layover airports each see under 5%.

Yes. Being flexible with your travel dates can save you up to 33% on the Santa Ana to San Francisco route. Thursday is the cheapest departure day at C$ 318 round-trip on average, while Tuesday is the most expensive at C$ 471, a difference of C$ 153. KAYAK's flexible dates feature shows options up to 3 days before and after your selected dates, making it easier to compare nearby fares.

A flight is considered delayed when it departs 15 minutes or more after its scheduled time. This is the standard used by the US Department of Transportation and most airline industry reporting. On the Santa Ana to San Francisco route, 25% of flights were delayed in the past 3 months, with delays averaging 2 hours 2 minutes.

Morning is the busiest departure period on Santa Ana to San Francisco flights, with 34% leaving in that window. Afternoon departures account for 33%, Evening flights for 33%, and Night flights for 0%.

Some of the most popular sights in San Francisco are Fisherman's Wharf, Union Square, and Moscone Center. These are among the most viewed places in San Francisco on KAYAK.

These are the earliest and latest flight times available from Santa Ana to San Francisco:

• Earliest: departs at 6:45 am and lands at 8:22 am
• Latest: departs at 8:50 pm and lands at 10:27 pm.

The flight takes about 1h 37m.

Last-minute fares on this route – booked within 2 weeks of departure – run 59% above the route average of C$ 359. Book 23 weeks before departure for the lowest fares.

A direct flight from Santa Ana to San Francisco takes 1h 37m, covering 963 km.

No, a passport is not required for this domestic route, but you will need a real ID-compliant driver's license, a state ID, or another TSA-accepted form of identification.

One-way fares from Santa Ana to San Francisco are currently lower than usual. Average one-way flight prices are about C$ 151, which is 38% below the typical average for this route.

United Airlines is slightly above the route average for timely arrivals, while Alaska Airlines has a lower on-time arrival rate. On-time arrival rates on Santa Ana to San Francisco flights are:

• United Airlines: 76% on time
• Alaska Airlines: 75% on time
• Frontier: 72% on time

On average, flights on this route are punctual 75% of the time.

Night flights have the fewest delays on this route. Delays tend to pile up throughout the day as one late flight pushes the next, so earlier departures are usually more reliable.

San Francisco Airport (SFO) hosts 5 major car rental companies, with daily rates starting from around C$ 21 for economy cars. Top options include:
• Thrifty
• Europcar
• Dollar
• Hertz
• Fox

Round-trip flights from Santa Ana to San Francisco range from C$ 266 to C$ 495, with an average of C$ 359 over the past 12 months. Anything below C$ 266 counts as a good deal.

Three airlines offer in-flight Wi-Fi on Santa Ana to San Francisco flights:

• Alaska Airlines
• American Airlines
• JetBlue

Pricing varies by airline and fare class. Some plans are included with the ticket or loyalty program; others are paid add-ons priced by flight length.