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Cheap flights from San Francisco to Santa Ana from £45

This is the cheapest retur flight price found by a Cheapflights user in the last 72 hours by searching for a flight departing on 14/4. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
SFO — SNA
26 Feb — 5 Mar1
1 adult

The best prices from San Francisco to Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty are usually found in January or October, booked 60 days in advance, depart on a Wednesday or Monday and return on a Monday

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Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from San Francisco (SFO) to Santa Ana (SNA). Learn about various techniques such as flexible date searches, comparing prices across and setting up price alerts. Use these methods to find the cheapest flights available for your travel needs. Data last updated 21 February 2025.

Round-trip from

£45

Popular in

June

Cheapest in

January

Average price

£157

Good round-trip deal

£56 or less
Hawaiian Airlines
  • Hawaiian Airlines
  • 14/4-16/4
  • Nonstop
  • 3h 08m total
  • San Francisco to Santa Ana
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Cheapest flights from San Francisco to Santa Ana
Explore the most affordable flight options available from San Francisco to Santa Ana. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on 21 February 2025.

Mon 14/420:55SFO - SNA
Nonstop1h 35mHawaiian Airlines
Wed 16/412:58SNA - SFO
Nonstop1h 33mHawaiian Airlines
Deal found 20/2£45
Mon 10/319:10SFO - SNA
Nonstop1h 41mUnited Airlines
Wed 12/318:18SNA - SFO
Nonstop1h 30mUnited Airlines
Deal found 20/2£46
Sat 1/311:55SFO - SNA
Nonstop1h 30mAlaska Airlines
Tue 4/314:15SNA - SFO
Nonstop1h 29mAlaska Airlines
Deal found 20/2£61
Fri 14/316:40SFO - SNA
1 stop5h 46mDelta
Sun 16/308:30SNA - SFO
1 stop7h 18mDelta
Deal found 20/2£177
Thu 10/709:55SFO - SNA
1 stop5h 00mSouthwest
Mon 14/706:45SNA - SFO
1 stop6h 20mSouthwest
Deal found 20/2£281
Thu 10/710:36SFO - SNA
Nonstop1h 37mMultiple Airlines
Mon 14/707:00SNA - SFO
Nonstop1h 30mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 20/2£303

Find flights from San Francisco to Santa Ana within your budget

Customise your flight search to find flights from San Francisco to Santa Ana that fit within your specific budget. Explore options based on user searches and filter the results based on your desired price range. Find flights that match your budget for a cost-effective journey. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 858,174 searches. Data last updated 21 February 2025.

Fly from

San Francisco

Fly to

Santa Ana

Route

Depart

Return

Price

San FranciscoSanta Ana

SFO - SNA

SFOSNA

San Francisco

Mon 14/4

20:55-22:30

Nonstop1h 35m

Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty

Wed 16/4

12:58-14:31

Nonstop1h 33m

£45

San FranciscoSanta Ana

SFO - SNA

SFOSNA

San Francisco

Mon 10/3

19:10-20:51

Nonstop1h 41m

Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty

Wed 12/3

18:18-19:48

Nonstop1h 30m

£46

San FranciscoSanta Ana

SFO - SNA

SFOSNA

San Francisco

Tue 11/3

10:24-11:56

Nonstop1h 32m

Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty

Tue 11/3

14:15-15:44

Nonstop1h 29m

£64

San FranciscoSanta Ana

SFO - SNA

SFOSNA

San Francisco

Fri 14/3

16:40-22:26

1 stop5h 46m

Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty

Sat 15/3

11:18-17:25

1 stop6h 07m

£177

San FranciscoSanta Ana

SFO - SNA

SFOSNA

San Francisco

Wed 5/3

10:24-11:56

Nonstop1h 32m

Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty

Wed 5/3

16:30-22:38

1 stop6h 08m

£181

San FranciscoSanta Ana

SFO - SNA

SFOSNA

San Francisco

Thu 10/7

05:00-09:20

1 stop4h 20m

Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty

Tue 15/7

07:15-11:20

1 stop4h 05m

£281

San FranciscoSanta Ana

SFO - SNA

SFOSNA

San Francisco

Thu 10/7

10:36-12:13

Nonstop1h 37m

Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty

Mon 14/7

07:00-08:30

Nonstop1h 30m

£303

San FranciscoSanta Ana

SFO - SNA

SFOSNA

San Francisco

Wed 21/5

10:10-11:45

Nonstop1h 35m

£47

San FranciscoSanta Ana

SFO - SNA

SFOSNA

San Francisco

Sat 1/3

19:10-20:51

Nonstop1h 41m

£55

San FranciscoSanta Ana

SFO - SNA

SFOSNA

San Francisco

Thu 24/4

09:59-11:36

Nonstop1h 37m

£63

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Travel insights for flights from San Francisco to Santa Ana

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

Use this chart to determine the optimal time to book a return flight from San Francisco to Santa Ana. Price data was last updated on 14 February 2025.

Booking 60 days in advance of your planned departure date is, on average, the best time to get cheap flights from San Francisco to Santa Ana. The general trend is that the closer you book to the departure date, the more expensive your flight will be.

What is the cheapest time of day to fly from SFO to SNA?

Find hourly flight availability from San Francisco to Santa Ana. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated 21 February 2025.

One of the essential ways to save on airfare from San Francisco to Santa Ana is to remain as flexible as possible. Flights that are at midday tend to be the most expensive. A flight in the morning could potentially save you up to 41% on airfare.

Weekly flight availability from San Francisco to Santa Ana

Explore weekly flight availability from San Francisco to Santa Ana. Discover flights operating on different days of the week, giving you the flexibility to choose a travel day that best fits your plans. Compare info to find the most convenient option for your journey. Data last updated 21 February 2025.

The most flights from SFO to SNA are scheduled on a Thursday (52 on average). You will have fewer flight options on Saturday, which is when the least amount of flights are scheduled (33 on average).

Rainfall in Santa Ana by month

Plan your trip to Santa Ana by taking into account the average rainfall totals by month.

In terms of precipitation, rainfall in Santa Ana ranges from 0.0 - 78.0 inches per month. February is typically the wettest month, when rainfall can reach 78.0 mm. July is typically the driest time to visit Santa Ana when rainfall is around 0.0 mm.

Temperature in Santa Ana by month

Plan your trip to Santa Ana by taking into account the average temperature totals by month.

If weather is an important factor for your trip to Santa Ana, use this chart to help with planning. For those seeking warmer temperatures, August is the ideal time of year to visit, when temperatures reach an average of 23.0 C. Travellers hoping to avoid the cold should look outside of January, when temperatures are typically at their lowest (around 13.0 C).

Reviews of airlines servicing Santa Ana

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to Santa Ana. Read reviews, discover amenities, and learn about the overall travel experience offered by airlines. Use this information to make informed decisions when choosing an airline for your flight to Santa Ana. Reviews last updated 21 February 2025.
Read through reviews of airlines operating flights from San Francisco to Santa Ana, such as Southwest, Breeze Airways and Alaska Airlines. Users have also rated airlines in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Southwest
8.1
Very Good
4,408 reviews
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Comfort

8.1

Food

7.1

Crew

8.7

Overall

8.1

Entertainment

7.6

Boarding

8.2

Reviews

1 / 20

8.0
Excellent

Christine,Aug 2024

DEN - LGB

No issues. I needed pre boarding and I was able to get it without issue

Southwest
8.1
Very Good
4,408 reviews
Southwest
8.1
Very Good
4,408 reviews
Check prices

Comfort

8.1

Food

7.1

Crew

8.7

Overall

8.1

Entertainment

7.6

Boarding

8.2

Reviews

1 / 20

8.0
Excellent

Christine,Aug 2024

DEN - LGB

No issues. I needed pre boarding and I was able to get it without issue

Breeze Airways
8.1
Very Good
Southwest
8.1
Very Good
4,408 reviews
Check prices

Comfort

8.1

Food

7.1

Crew

8.7

Overall

8.1

Entertainment

7.6

Boarding

8.2

Reviews

1 / 20

8.0
Excellent

Christine,Aug 2024

DEN - LGB

No issues. I needed pre boarding and I was able to get it without issue

Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very Good
9,697 reviews
Southwest
8.1
Very Good
4,408 reviews
Check prices

Comfort

8.1

Food

7.1

Crew

8.7

Overall

8.1

Entertainment

7.6

Boarding

8.2

Reviews

1 / 20

8.0
Excellent

Christine,Aug 2024

DEN - LGB

No issues. I needed pre boarding and I was able to get it without issue

Delta
8.0
Very Good
8,217 reviews
Southwest
8.1
Very Good
4,408 reviews
Check prices

Comfort

8.1

Food

7.1

Crew

8.7

Overall

8.1

Entertainment

7.6

Boarding

8.2

Reviews

1 / 20

8.0
Excellent

Christine,Aug 2024

DEN - LGB

No issues. I needed pre boarding and I was able to get it without issue

Hawaiian Airlines
7.9
Good
2,317 reviews
Southwest
8.1
Very Good
4,408 reviews
Check prices

Comfort

8.1

Food

7.1

Crew

8.7

Overall

8.1

Entertainment

7.6

Boarding

8.2

Reviews

1 / 20

8.0
Excellent

Christine,Aug 2024

DEN - LGB

No issues. I needed pre boarding and I was able to get it without issue

Related info for your journey

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from San Francisco to Santa Ana. Access travel guides, tips, and recommendations to enhance your travel experience. Get information about local attractions, weather, transportation options, and more.

  • What airports do I use to fly from San Francisco to Santa Ana?

    Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty is the airport most travelers will use when flying to Santa Ana from San Francisco. Booking flights from San Francisco (SFO) to J. Wayne/Orange Cnty (SNA) should be relatively easy as there are 45 daily flights to Santa Ana from 1 airline. 1h 32m is how long a flight from San Francisco to Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty will take if you book a nonstop flight.

  • How popular is this San Francisco to Santa Ana flight route?

    The San Francisco to Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty flight path was viewed by 1 users in the past month. Keep an eye out for changes in search interest prior to high and low season.

  • What are the cheapest airlines flying from San Francisco to Santa Ana round-trip?

    Our cheapest airline available from San Francisco to Santa Ana is Hawaiian Airlines. Our recent data shows that you can find tickets from as low as £45 on this airline. Additional options worth looking into are United Airlines and Alaska Airlines, starting at £46 and £64 round-trip. These flights start at 74% lower than the current average price 3 months from now.

  • What are the cheapest airlines to fly from San Francisco to Santa Ana one-way?

    The cheapest airline one-way is Hawaiian Airlines, with whom users have recently found tickets for as low as £47. However, be on the lookout for offers from United Airlines and Alaska Airlines, as they are both options that can get you from San Francisco to Santa Ana for a low price.

  • What are the most reliable airlines from San Francisco to Santa Ana?

    Looking for the most reliable airlines to get you to your destination on time? Our data shows these are most likely to get you from San Francisco to Santa Ana on time: United Airlines (86%), Air Canada (84%), Virgin Australia (84%).

  • What are the cheapest flights from San Francisco to Santa Ana?

    Looking at all options, your cheapest flight can be booked for £56. While the most popular route (San Francisco - Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty) can be booked for £88 on average our data indicates £94 when flying from San Francisco to Santa Ana.

  • Can I find deals for flights from San Francisco to Santa Ana that include hotel bookings?

    Yes. In addition to deals on San Francisco to Santa Ana flights, Cheapflights offers holiday packages that include both flights and hotel.

  • How can I find direct flights from San Francisco to Santa Ana?

    After entering your origin and destination, apply the non-stop filter on the search result page to find direct flights from San Francisco to Santa Ana.

  • Can I find deals for business class flights from San Francisco to Santa Ana?

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from San Francisco to Santa Ana by cabin class. In addition to browsing deals, you can also filter by cabin class on the search results page after making a search.

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Alaska AirlinesCheapest£56Average£181FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
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