How often are flights from Santa Ana to San Francisco delayed?

About 25% of weekly flights between Santa Ana and San Francisco have experienced delays in the past year, with the average delay time being 121 minutes.

Which airline has the best punctuality record on Santa Ana to San Francisco flights?

Over the past year, United Airlines have had the lowest number of delays on this route, with just 24% of flights being delayed.

What day of the week experiences the fewest flight delays on this route?

Saturday tends to have the lowest number of delays on this route, whereas Sunday has historically faced a higher average of delays compared to other days of the week.

What is the most punctual flight time for Santa Ana to San Francisco flights?

Historically, flights departing at night are less likely to be delayed, whereas flights leaving in the evening tend to experience delays more often.

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 1 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 £142, Alaska Airlines can have you in San Francisco from Santa Ana, California in 1h 24m. 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.

Weekly flight availability from Santa Ana, California to San Francisco

The most flights from SNA to SFO are scheduled on a Wednesday (47 on average). You will have fewer flight options on Sunday, which is when the least amount of flights are scheduled (25 on average).

In terms of precipitation, rainfall in San Francisco ranges from 0.0 - 112.0 inches per month. January is typically the wettest month, when rainfall can reach 112.0 mm. July is typically the driest time to visit San Francisco when rainfall is around 0.0 mm.

If weather is an important factor for your trip to San Francisco, use this chart to help with planning. For those seeking warmer temperatures, September is the ideal time of year to visit, when temperatures reach an average of 17.0 C. Travellers hoping to avoid the cold should look outside of January, when temperatures are typically at their lowest (around 11.0 C).

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 Qantas Airways (100%), Japan Airlines (75%) and Frontier (68%).

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.

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

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 81 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, December is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Santa Ana, California to San Francisco (average of £184). Flying from Santa Ana, California to San Francisco in March is currently the most expensive (average of £263). 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?

Unlike in the afternoon, when flights are generally more expensive, you can save up to 91% on flights from Santa Ana, California to San Francisco by exploring options for tickets in the evening.

How much does it cost for a return flight from Santa Ana, California to San Francisco?

Airfare is below average for this route at the moment.

Santa Ana, California to San Francisco flights typically cost between £185 and £324 in November.
The cheapest return price found within the last 5 days was £136 on Southwest (13 Nov–16 Nov).

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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 1 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 £142, Alaska Airlines can have you in San Francisco from Santa Ana, California in 1h 24m. 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 Qantas Airways (100%), Japan Airlines (75%) and Frontier (68%).
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, December is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Santa Ana, California to San Francisco (average of £184). Flying from Santa Ana, California to San Francisco in March is currently the most expensive (average of £263). 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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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 81 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?

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

Unlike in the afternoon, when flights are generally more expensive, you can save up to 91% on flights from Santa Ana, California to San Francisco by exploring options for tickets in the evening.

How much does it cost for a return flight from Santa Ana, California to San Francisco?

Airfare is below average for this route at the moment.

Santa Ana, California to San Francisco flights typically cost between £185 and £324 in November.The cheapest return price found within the last 5 days was £136 on Southwest (13 Nov–16 Nov).

Weekly flight availability from Santa Ana, California to San Francisco

The most flights from SNA to SFO are scheduled on a Wednesday (47 on average). You will have fewer flight options on Sunday, which is when the least amount of flights are scheduled (25 on average).

How often are flights from Santa Ana to San Francisco delayed?

About 25% of weekly flights between Santa Ana and San Francisco have experienced delays in the past year, with the average delay time being 121 minutes.

What is the most punctual flight time for Santa Ana to San Francisco flights?

Historically, flights departing at night are less likely to be delayed, whereas flights leaving in the evening tend to experience delays more often.

What day of the week experiences the fewest flight delays on this route?

Saturday tends to have the lowest number of delays on this route, whereas Sunday has historically faced a higher average of delays compared to other days of the week.

Which airline has the best punctuality record on Santa Ana to San Francisco flights?

Over the past year, United Airlines have had the lowest number of delays on this route, with just 24% of flights being delayed.

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Santa Ana, California to San Francisco flights typically cost between £185 and £324 in November.
The cheapest return price found within the last 5 days was £136 on Southwest (13 Nov–16 Nov).