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Cheap flights from Santa Ana, California to San Francisco from £73

SNA — SFO
7 Oct — 14 Oct1
1 adult
1 adult, Economy, 0 bags

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Cheapest flights from Santa Ana to San Francisco

Sat 3/1007:53 -
Nonstop1h 44m
Sat 3/1011:26 -
Nonstop1h 44m
Deal found 7/9£142
Sat 3/1017:47 -
Nonstop1h 32m
Mon 5/1014:04 -
Nonstop1h 40m
Deal found 7/9£146
Wed 21/1019:31 -
Nonstop1h 24m
Mon 26/1010:23 -
Nonstop1h 39m
Deal found 6/9£149
Wed 21/1007:15 -
1 stop4h 10m
Mon 26/1012:20 -
1 stop7h 05m
Deal found 6/9£161
Sun 18/1016:08 -
1 stop16h 05m
Sun 25/1013:35 -
Nonstop1h 48m
Deal found 3/9£162
Wed 21/1006:47 -
1 stop7h 36m
Sun 25/1008:15 -
Nonstop1h 40m
Deal found 7/9£163
Wed 21/1008:20 -
2 stops6h 50m
Sun 25/1006:15 -
1 stop4h 55m
Deal found 7/9£164
Thu 15/1006:45 -
2 stops6h 20m
Mon 19/1016:00 -
2 stops6h 20m
Deal found 6/9£168
Thu 1/1007:30 -
Nonstop1h 32m
Thu 1/1013:40 -
Nonstop1h 50m
Deal found 2/9£169
Sun 4/1007:50 -
Nonstop1h 32m
Tue 6/1019:10 -
Nonstop1h 41m
Deal found 3/9£172
Wed 14/1015:00 -
2 stops6h 25m
Thu 15/1020:40 -
2 stops11h 10m
Deal found 6/9£172

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Round-trip from

£142

One-way from

£73

Popular in

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Cheapest in

December

Average price

£245
Alaska Airlines
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  • 3/10-3/10
  • Nonstop
  • 3h 28m total
  • Santa Ana to San Francisco
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  • Alaska Airlines
  • 8/12-31/12
  • Nonstop
  • 1h 30m total
  • Santa Ana to San Francisco
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Santa AnaSan Francisco

SNA Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty - SFO San Francisco

SNASFO

Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty

Tue 1/12

17:37-19:07

Nonstop1h 30m

San Francisco

Wed 31/12

00:00-00:00

Nonstop0h 00m

£73
Fastest return journey

Santa AnaSan Francisco

SNA Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty - SFO San Francisco

SNASFO

Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty

Sat 17/10

19:31-20:55

Nonstop1h 24m

San Francisco

Wed 31/12

00:00-00:00

Nonstop0h 00m

£73

Santa AnaSan Francisco

SNA Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty - SFO San Francisco

SNASFO

Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty

Sat 10/10

19:31-20:55

Nonstop1h 24m

San Francisco

Wed 31/12

00:00-00:00

Nonstop0h 00m

£73

Santa AnaSan Francisco

SNA Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty - SFO San Francisco

SNASFO

Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty

Sun 18/10

07:53-09:37

Nonstop1h 44m

San Francisco

Wed 31/12

00:00-00:00

Nonstop0h 00m

£73

Santa AnaSan Francisco

SNA Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty - SFO San Francisco

SNASFO

Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty

Tue 8/12

14:15-20:30

1 stop6h 15m

San Francisco

Wed 31/12

00:00-00:00

Nonstop0h 00m

£81

Santa AnaSan Francisco

SNA Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty - SFO San Francisco

SNASFO

Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty

Tue 6/10

13:35-21:05

2 stops7h 30m

San Francisco

Wed 31/12

00:00-00:00

Nonstop0h 00m

£84

Santa AnaSan Francisco

SNA Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty - SFO San Francisco

SNASFO

Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty

Mon 5/10

16:15-22:20

2 stops6h 05m

San Francisco

Wed 31/12

00:00-00:00

Nonstop0h 00m

£84

Santa AnaSan Francisco

SNA Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty - SFO San Francisco

SNASFO

Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty

Sat 6/3

07:05-14:00

2 stops6h 55m

San Francisco

Wed 31/12

00:00-00:00

Nonstop0h 00m

£84

Santa AnaSan Francisco

SNA Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty - SFO San Francisco

SNASFO

Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty

Fri 5/3

06:45-13:00

2 stops6h 15m

San Francisco

Wed 31/12

00:00-00:00

Nonstop0h 00m

£84

Santa AnaSan Francisco

SNA Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty - SFO San Francisco

SNASFO

Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty

Mon 14/12

08:50-14:55

2 stops6h 05m

San Francisco

Wed 31/12

00:00-00:00

Nonstop0h 00m

£84

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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?

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 £181). Flying from Santa Ana, California to San Francisco in March is currently the most expensive (average of £260). 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 £178 and £327 in October.
The cheapest return price found within the last 5 days was £142 on Alaska Airlines (3 Oct–3 Oct).

Related info for your journey

  • 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 £161, Southwest can have you in San Francisco from Santa Ana, California in 4h 05m. The distance from Santa Ana, California to San Francisco is about 372 mi.

  • 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 Frontier (64%), Japan Airlines (64%) and Iberia (57%).

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

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    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 £181). Flying from Santa Ana, California to San Francisco in March is currently the most expensive (average of £260). 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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