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Cheap flights from Santa Ana, California to San Francisco from £56

This is the cheapest one-way flight price found by a Cheapflights user in the last 72 hours by searching for a flight departing on 17/1. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
SNA — SFO
27 Dec — 3 Jan1
1 adult
1 adult, Economy, 0 bags

Cheapflights Tip: The best prices from Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty to San Francisco are usually found in January or February, booked 73 days in advance, depart on a Wednesday or Thursday and return on a Monday

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Cheapest flights from Santa Ana to San Francisco
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Santa Ana to San Francisco. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on 27 November 2025.

Wed 17/1206:45SNA - SFO
Nonstop1h 50mAlaska Airlines
Wed 17/1216:11SFO - SNA
Nonstop1h 37mAlaska Airlines
Deal found 25/11£134
Wed 17/1206:45SNA - SFO
1 stop4h 45mSouthwest
Wed 17/1214:35SFO - SNA
1 stop4h 30mSouthwest
Deal found 25/11£157
Fri 19/1207:15SNA - SFO
1 stop8h 42mDelta
Sun 21/1213:45SFO - SNA
1 stop8h 36mDelta
Deal found 25/11£170
Wed 24/1216:47SNA - SFO
Nonstop1h 42mAlaska Airlines
Fri 2/120:53SFO - SNA
Nonstop1h 37mAlaska Airlines
Deal found 26/11£172
Fri 19/1207:15SNA - SFO
1 stop8h 42mDelta
Wed 31/1213:19SFO - SNA
2 stops9h 02mDelta
Deal found 26/11£174
Fri 26/1219:05SNA - SFO
Nonstop1h 36mUnited Airlines
Mon 29/1208:40SFO - SNA
Nonstop1h 43mUnited Airlines
Deal found 25/11£182
Tue 16/1211:49SNA - SFO
Nonstop1h 40mAlaska Airlines
Thu 18/1210:06SFO - SNA
Nonstop1h 37mAlaska Airlines
Deal found 25/11£183
Wed 17/1209:13SNA - SFO
Nonstop1h 42mAlaska Airlines
Mon 5/114:50SFO - SNA
1 stop5h 52mAlaska Airlines
Deal found 26/11£186
Thu 25/1206:45SNA - SFO
1 stop4h 45mSouthwest
Thu 1/114:05SFO - SNA
1 stop6h 10mSouthwest
Deal found 25/11£187

Cheap flight deals from Santa Ana to San Francisco

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Santa Ana (SNA) to San Francisco (SFO). 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 27 November 2025.

Round-trip from

£107

One-way from

£56

Popular in

October

Cheapest in

January

Average price

£180
Alaska Airlines
  • Alaska Airlines
  • 27/1-27/1
  • Nonstop
  • 3h 16m total
  • Santa Ana to San Francisco
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United Airlines
  • United Airlines
  • 17/1
  • Nonstop
  • 1h 42m total
  • Santa Ana to San Francisco
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Customise your flight search to find flights from Santa Ana to San Francisco 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 27 November 2025.
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Santa AnaSan Francisco

SNA - SFO

SNASFO

Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty

Tue 27/1

13:20-14:58

Nonstop1h 38m

San Francisco

Tue 27/1

17:00-18:38

Nonstop1h 38m

£107

Santa AnaSan Francisco

SNA - SFO

SNASFO

Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty

Sat 10/1

13:40-20:05

1 stop6h 25m

San Francisco

Sun 11/1

05:00-09:10

1 stop4h 10m

£142

Santa AnaSan Francisco

SNA - SFO

SNASFO

Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty

Sat 28/2

06:45-08:32

Nonstop1h 47m

San Francisco

Sat 28/2

12:30-14:10

Nonstop1h 40m

£167

Santa AnaSan Francisco

SNA - SFO

SNASFO

Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty

Sun 1/2

08:30-15:58

1 stop7h 28m

San Francisco

Sun 8/2

10:30-18:17

1 stop7h 47m

£170

Santa AnaSan Francisco

SNA - SFO

SNASFO

Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty

Thu 18/12

15:10-22:31

1 stop7h 21m

San Francisco

Thu 1/1

14:35-22:21

1 stop7h 46m

£170

Santa AnaSan Francisco

SNA - SFO

SNASFO

Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty

Sun 21/12

08:15-17:50

1 stop9h 35m

San Francisco

Thu 1/1

14:35-22:21

1 stop7h 46m

£170

Santa AnaSan Francisco

SNA - SFO

SNASFO

Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty

Thu 8/1

07:30-13:38

1 stop6h 08m

San Francisco

Sun 11/1

06:00-14:34

1 stop8h 34m

£170

Santa AnaSan Francisco

SNA - SFO

SNASFO

Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty

Thu 18/12

11:10-18:56

1 stop7h 46m

San Francisco

Mon 5/1

10:38-16:30

1 stop5h 52m

£170

Santa AnaSan Francisco

SNA - SFO

SNASFO

Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty

Fri 19/12

11:10-18:56

1 stop7h 46m

San Francisco

Sat 3/1

13:45-22:21

1 stop8h 36m

£170

Santa AnaSan Francisco

SNA - SFO

SNASFO

Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty

Sun 21/12

08:15-17:50

1 stop9h 35m

San Francisco

Sat 3/1

10:23-18:25

1 stop8h 02m

£170

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

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

Use this chart to determine the optimal time to book a return flight from Santa Ana to San Francisco. Price data was last updated on 21 November 2025.

To ensure you get the cheapest price possible for a flight from Santa Ana, California to San Francisco, you should look to book at least 73 days in advance of your intended travel date. The price of your flight may increase if you delay and leave booking until a week or so before departure.

What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Santa Ana, California to San Francisco?

Currently, February is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Santa Ana, California to San Francisco (average of £14). Flying from Santa Ana, California to San Francisco in September is currently the most expensive (average of £39). There are several factors that can impact the price of a flight, so comparing airlines, departure airports and flight times can provide users with more options.

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

Find hourly flight availability from Santa Ana to San Francisco. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated 27 November 2025.

Unlike in the evening, when flights are generally more expensive, you can save up to 64% on flights from Santa Ana, California to San Francisco by exploring options for tickets in the morning.

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

    The Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty to San Francisco flight path was viewed by 6 users in the past month. Keep an eye out for changes in search interest prior to high and low season.

  • How long is the flight from Santa Ana, California to San Francisco?

    For as low as £107, Alaska Airlines can have you in San Francisco from Santa Ana, California in 1h 38m. The distance from Santa Ana, California to San Francisco is about 372 mi. Both multi-stop and direct flights can be found to your destination and back.

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

    The top 3 most reliable airlines when flying from Santa Ana, California to San Francisco are Iberia (100%), Japan Airlines (85%) and Singapore Airlines (82%).

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

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

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

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

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

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

  • What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Santa Ana, California to San Francisco?

    Currently, February is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Santa Ana, California to San Francisco (average of £14). Flying from Santa Ana, California to San Francisco in September is currently the most expensive (average of £39). There are several factors that can impact the price of a flight, so comparing airlines, departure airports and flight times can provide users with more options.

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