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

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 6/3. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
SNA — SFO
8 Mar — 15 Mar1
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 May or April, booked 89 days in advance, depart on a Monday or Tuesday 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 6 February 2026.

Tue 17/317:05
SNA
-
SFO
1 stop6h 10m
Southwest
Wed 18/306:25
SFO
-
SNA
1 stop5h 20m
Southwest
Deal found 4/2£130
Sat 25/412:52
SNA
-
SFO
Nonstop1h 38m
Alaska Airlines
Mon 27/415:10
SFO
-
SNA
Nonstop1h 40m
Alaska Airlines
Deal found 6/2£131
Tue 3/316:55
SNA
-
SFO
1 stop4h 25m
Southwest
Wed 4/310:00
SFO
-
SNA
2 stops6h 40m
Southwest
Deal found 4/2£134
Mon 2/315:55
SNA
-
SFO
1 stop3h 50m
Southwest
Wed 4/305:30
SFO
-
SNA
1 stop6h 30m
Southwest
Deal found 6/2£138
Sat 21/309:50
SNA
-
SFO
1 stop9h 40m
Multiple Airlines
Sat 28/319:32
SFO
-
SNA
1 stop14h 21m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 4/2£142
Tue 10/319:37
SNA
-
SFO
Nonstop1h 45m
United Airlines
Tue 17/310:45
SFO
-
SNA
Nonstop1h 37m
United Airlines
Deal found 5/2£145
Fri 24/421:00
SNA
-
SFO
Nonstop1h 41m
Alaska Airlines
Wed 29/409:26
SFO
-
SNA
Nonstop1h 45m
Alaska Airlines
Deal found 6/2£146
Tue 3/315:05
SNA
-
SFO
1 stop6h 15m
Southwest
Fri 6/305:30
SFO
-
SNA
2 stops9h 05m
Southwest
Deal found 5/2£149
Fri 13/306:45
SNA
-
SFO
1 stop16h 11m
Alaska Airlines
Sat 14/320:47
SFO
-
SNA
1 stop13h 39m
Alaska Airlines
Deal found 5/2£151
Thu 26/216:05
SNA
-
SFO
1 stop4h 55m
Southwest
Sun 1/305:15
SFO
-
SNA
1 stop4h 45m
Southwest
Deal found 5/2£152
Tue 21/416:39
SNA
-
SFO
Nonstop1h 37m
Alaska Airlines
Thu 30/410:33
SFO
-
SNA
Nonstop1h 42m
Alaska Airlines
Deal found 6/2£153

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Round-trip from

£130

One-way from

£73

Popular in

October

Cheapest in

May

Average price

£141

Good one-way deal

£133 or less
Southwest
  • Southwest
  • 17/3-24/3
  • 2 total stops
  • 11h 30m total
  • Santa Ana to San Francisco
Alaska Airlines
  • Alaska Airlines
  • 6/3
  • Nonstop
  • 1h 47m total
  • Santa Ana to San Francisco
Highest demand for flights based on searches. 20% potential increase in price (£29 potential increase over avg. return price).
Cheapest flight prices on average. 4% potential price decrease (£5 potential savings vs. average return price).
Average for round-trip flights in February 2026
Price to beat on a one-way flight from Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty to San Francisco.

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Santa AnaSan Francisco

SNA - SFO

SNASFO

Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty

Tue 17/3

17:05-23:15

1 stop6h 10m

San Francisco

Tue 24/3

06:25-11:45

1 stop5h 20m

£130

Santa AnaSan Francisco

SNA - SFO

SNASFO

Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty

Sat 28/2

06:45-08:32

Nonstop1h 47m

San Francisco

Mon 2/3

09:28-11:11

Nonstop1h 43m

£145

Santa AnaSan Francisco

SNA - SFO

SNASFO

Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty

Wed 4/3

07:15-08:50

Nonstop1h 35m

San Francisco

Wed 11/3

10:45-12:22

Nonstop1h 37m

£145

Santa AnaSan Francisco

SNA - SFO

SNASFO

Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty

Fri 5/6

06:45-08:26

Nonstop1h 41m

San Francisco

Sun 7/6

07:00-08:38

Nonstop1h 38m

£145

Santa AnaSan Francisco

SNA - SFO

SNASFO

Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty

Tue 7/4

19:40-23:15

1 stop3h 35m

San Francisco

Sun 12/4

05:00-08:50

1 stop3h 50m

£145

Santa AnaSan Francisco

SNA - SFO

SNASFO

Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty

Wed 6/5

07:45-09:30

Nonstop1h 45m

San Francisco

Wed 6/5

14:06-15:46

Nonstop1h 40m

£145

Santa AnaSan Francisco

SNA - SFO

SNASFO

Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty

Tue 3/3

12:00-22:20

2 stops10h 20m

San Francisco

Tue 10/3

05:05-10:10

1 stop5h 05m

£149

Santa AnaSan Francisco

SNA - SFO

SNASFO

Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty

Wed 25/2

17:15-21:50

1 stop4h 35m

San Francisco

Sun 1/3

05:00-14:15

2 stops9h 15m

£149

Santa AnaSan Francisco

SNA - SFO

SNASFO

Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty

Thu 26/2

16:05-21:00

1 stop4h 55m

San Francisco

Sun 1/3

05:15-11:20

1 stop6h 05m

£152

Santa AnaSan Francisco

SNA - SFO

SNASFO

Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty

Tue 31/3

06:45-11:20

1 stop4h 35m

San Francisco

Tue 31/3

13:25-21:45

1 stop8h 20m

£157

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How far ahead should I book a flight from Santa Ana 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 30 January 2026.

To ensure you get the cheapest price possible for a flight from Santa Ana to San Francisco, you should look to book at least 89 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 to San Francisco?

Currently, February is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Santa Ana to San Francisco (average of £14). Flying from Santa Ana to San Francisco in November is currently the most expensive (average of £46). 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?

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Regardless of the time of day you decide to fly, the ticket price will remain around the same. Book flights from Santa Ana to San Francisco as you normally would.

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

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

    There are many flights that can get you from Santa Ana to San Francisco in 1h 44m. Fly via Alaska Airlines or Southwest to get the fastest option. The distance between Santa Ana and San Francisco is about 372 mi. When browsing for deals, the options you’ll see will be for both direct flights and flights with stops.

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

    The top 3 most reliable airlines when flying from Santa Ana to San Francisco are Japan Airlines (92%), ANA (92%) and Emirates (80%).

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

    The cheapest flight price from Santa Ana to San Francisco is £68. On average you can expect to pay £207. The most popular route, (Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty - San Francisco), can usually be booked for £189.

  • 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 to San Francisco?

    Currently, February is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Santa Ana to San Francisco (average of £14). Flying from Santa Ana to San Francisco in November is currently the most expensive (average of £46). 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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