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These are the airlines KAYAK users have selected most often from within our search results in flight searches from Santa Ana to San Francisco, as well as popular online travel agencies
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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 February, where tickets cost C$ 174 on average. On the other hand, the most expensive months are November and June, where the average cost of tickets is C$ 229 and C$ 216 respectively.

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 83 days before departure.

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

Each day, there are between 14 and 17 nonstop flights that take off from Santa Ana and land in San Francisco, with an average flight time of 1h 33m. The most common departure time is 7:00 a.m. and most flights take off in the morning. Each week, there are 109 flights. The most frequent day of departure is Thursday, when 16% of all weekly flights depart. The fewest flights depart on a Saturday.

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

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

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

Early birds can take the earliest flight from Santa Ana at 6:45 am and will be landing in San Francisco at 8:21 am.

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

If you prefer to fly at night, the latest flight from Santa Ana to San Francisco jets off at 9:15 pm and lands at 10:43 pm.

Good to know

Low season

January

High season

November
Best time to beat the crowds but there is an average 6% increase in price.
Most popular time to fly and prices are also 1% 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.
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 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, JetBlue, Delta, Japan Airlines, and American Airlines offer inflight Wi-Fi service on the Santa Ana to San Francisco flight route.

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

    The Airbus A320 (sharklets) is the aircraft model that flies most regularly on the 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 Santa Ana and San Francisco, with oneworld 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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Top tips for finding a cheap flight from John Wayne (Santa Ana) to San Francisco

  • 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 Santa Ana to San Francisco?

Find which airlines fly direct from J. Wayne/Orange Cnty to San Francisco, 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, +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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Nonstop returns

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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One-way flight deals

directAmerican Airlines
1h 28mSNA-SFO
directQatar Airways
1h 28mSNA-SFO
directAir Canada
1h 36mSNA-SFO
directJapan Airlines
1h 28mSNA-SFO
directEmirates
1h 40mSNA-SFO
directCopa Airlines
1h 29mSNA-SFO
directVirgin Australia
1h 36mSNA-SFO
directAir New Zealand
1h 39mSNA-SFO
directUnited Airlines
1h 36mSNA-SFO
directAlaska Airlines
1h 28mSNA-SFO
directFrontier
1h 27mSNA-SFO
directQantas Airways
1h 28mSNA-SFO
directIberia
1h 32mSNA-SFO
directANA
1h 33mSNA-SFO
directLufthansa
1h 39mSNA-SFO
directSingapore Airlines
1h 28mSNA-SFO
directBritish Airways
1h 32mSNA-SFO

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Santa Ana - San Francisco Flights

Departure:

John Wayne (Santa Ana) (SNA)United States

Destination:

San Francisco (SFO)United States

Return flight deals:

San Francisco - John Wayne (Santa Ana)

Cabin classes:

C$ 1,032

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