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Cheap flights from San Francisco to Santa Ana from £44

This is the cheapest retur flight price found by a Cheapflights user in the last 72 hours by searching for a flight departing on 6/5. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
SFO — SNA
17 huhti — 24 huhti1
1 adult

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

Cheap flight deals from San Francisco to Santa Ana

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 12 huhtikuu 2025.

Round-trip from

£44

Popular in

June

Cheapest in

January

Average price

£128
Alaska Airlines
  • Alaska Airlines
  • 6/5-13/5
  • Nonstop
  • 3h 04m 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 12 huhtikuu 2025.

ti 6/520:55SFO - SNA
Nonstop1h 33mAlaska Airlines
ti 13/520:55SNA - SFO
Nonstop1h 31mAlaska Airlines
Deal found 11/4£44
la 26/413:02SFO - SNA
Nonstop1h 39mUnited Airlines
ti 29/418:28SNA - SFO
Nonstop1h 24mUnited Airlines
Deal found 12/4£62
pe 2/509:59SFO - SNA
Nonstop1h 37mHawaiian Airlines
la 3/512:36SNA - SFO
Nonstop1h 34mHawaiian Airlines
Deal found 11/4£101
to 3/713:00SFO - SNA
1 stop8h 50mSouthwest
la 5/706:45SNA - SFO
1 stop4h 20mSouthwest
Deal found 11/4£201
ti 20/516:35SFO - SNA
1 stop5h 52mDelta
ti 27/516:05SNA - SFO
1 stop7h 59mDelta
Deal found 12/4£232
la 26/413:02SFO - SNA
Nonstop1h 39mMultiple Airlines
ma 28/420:55SNA - SFO
Nonstop1h 31mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 10/4£273

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Fly from

San Francisco

Fly to

Santa Ana

Route

Depart

Return

Price

San FranciscoSanta Ana

SFO - SNA

SFOSNA

San Francisco

la 26/4

13:02-14:41

Nonstop1h 39m

Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty

ti 29/4

18:28-19:52

Nonstop1h 24m

£62

San FranciscoSanta Ana

SFO - SNA

SFOSNA

San Francisco

ti 20/5

10:10-11:45

Nonstop1h 35m

Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty

la 31/5

19:53-21:19

Nonstop1h 26m

£67

San FranciscoSanta Ana

SFO - SNA

SFOSNA

San Francisco

pe 2/5

09:59-11:36

Nonstop1h 37m

Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty

la 3/5

12:36-14:10

Nonstop1h 34m

£101

San FranciscoSanta Ana

SFO - SNA

SFOSNA

San Francisco

to 3/7

13:00-21:50

1 stop8h 50m

Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty

la 5/7

06:45-11:05

1 stop4h 20m

£201

San FranciscoSanta Ana

SFO - SNA

SFOSNA

San Francisco

ti 20/5

16:35-22:27

1 stop5h 52m

Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty

ti 27/5

16:05-00:04

1 stop7h 59m

£232

San FranciscoSanta Ana

SFO - SNA

SFOSNA

San Francisco

la 26/4

13:02-14:41

Nonstop1h 39m

Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty

ma 28/4

20:55-22:26

Nonstop1h 31m

£273

San FranciscoSanta Ana

SFO - SNA

SFOSNA

San Francisco

la 17/5

17:40-19:16

Nonstop1h 36m

£45

San FranciscoSanta Ana

SFO - SNA

SFOSNA

San Francisco

ke 11/6

10:35-12:12

Nonstop1h 37m

£47

San FranciscoSanta Ana

SFO - SNA

SFOSNA

San Francisco

la 30/8

10:12-11:52

Nonstop1h 40m

£67

San FranciscoSanta Ana

SFO - SNA

SFOSNA

San Francisco

ke 23/4

05:55-11:58

1 stop6h 03m

£100

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Best time to book a flight from San Francisco to Santa Ana

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Everything you need to know about your flight from San Francisco to Santa Ana

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 4 April 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 12 huhtikuu 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 44% 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 12 huhtikuu 2025.

The most flights from SFO to SNA are scheduled on a Thursday (58 on average). You will have fewer flight options on Saturday, which is when the least amount of flights are scheduled (31 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 12 huhtikuu 2025.
Read through reviews of airlines operating flights from San Francisco to Santa Ana, such as Alaska Airlines, Southwest and Delta. Users have also rated airlines in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very Good
9,857 reviews
Check prices

Overall

8.0

Comfort

7.9

Crew

8.5

Food

7.1

Entertainment

7.1

Boarding

8.2

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Seleste,Dec 2024

FAT - SAN

The attention and efficiency of the staff and the good handling of the pilot
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very Good
9,857 reviews
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very Good
9,857 reviews
Check prices

Overall

8.0

Comfort

7.9

Crew

8.5

Food

7.1

Entertainment

7.1

Boarding

8.2

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Seleste,Dec 2024

FAT - SAN

The attention and efficiency of the staff and the good handling of the pilot
Southwest
8.0
Very Good
4,277 reviews
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very Good
9,857 reviews
Check prices

Overall

8.0

Comfort

7.9

Crew

8.5

Food

7.1

Entertainment

7.1

Boarding

8.2

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Seleste,Dec 2024

FAT - SAN

The attention and efficiency of the staff and the good handling of the pilot
Delta
8.0
Very Good
7,913 reviews
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very Good
9,857 reviews
Check prices

Overall

8.0

Comfort

7.9

Crew

8.5

Food

7.1

Entertainment

7.1

Boarding

8.2

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Seleste,Dec 2024

FAT - SAN

The attention and efficiency of the staff and the good handling of the pilot
Hawaiian Airlines
7.9
Good
2,366 reviews
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very Good
9,857 reviews
Check prices

Overall

8.0

Comfort

7.9

Crew

8.5

Food

7.1

Entertainment

7.1

Boarding

8.2

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Seleste,Dec 2024

FAT - SAN

The attention and efficiency of the staff and the good handling of the pilot
United Airlines
7.4
Good
8,644 reviews
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very Good
9,857 reviews
Check prices

Overall

8.0

Comfort

7.9

Crew

8.5

Food

7.1

Entertainment

7.1

Boarding

8.2

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Seleste,Dec 2024

FAT - SAN

The attention and efficiency of the staff and the good handling of the pilot

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 46 daily flights to Santa Ana from 1 airline. 1h 39m 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 Alaska Airlines. Our recent data shows that you can find tickets from as low as £44 on this airline. Additional options worth looking into are United Airlines and Hawaiian Airlines, starting at £62 and £101 round-trip. These flights start at 71% 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 £45. 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: SkyWest Airlines (81%), United Airlines (80%), Air New Zealand (80%).

  • 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£54Average£242FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
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