Cheap flights from San Francisco to Santa Ana 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 7/4. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
SFO — SNA
15 Mar — 22 Mar1
1 adult
1 adult, Economy, 0 bags
Cheapflights Tip: The best prices from San Francisco to Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty are usually found in April or May, booked 27 days in advance, depart on a Monday or Tuesday and return on a Monday

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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 13 February 2026.

Sat 21/319:10
SFO
-
SNA
Nonstop1h 40m
United Airlines
Tue 14/414:38
SNA
-
SFO
Nonstop1h 25m
United Airlines
Deal found 11/2£131
Thu 7/505:05
SFO
-
SNA
1 stop4h 35m
Southwest
Sun 10/518:20
SNA
-
SFO
1 stop6h 30m
Southwest
Deal found 10/2£131
Sat 25/413:50
SFO
-
SNA
2 stops7h 00m
Southwest
Tue 28/411:25
SNA
-
SFO
1 stop5h 15m
Southwest
Deal found 9/2£134
Mon 4/515:40
SFO
-
SNA
2 stops6h 40m
Southwest
Thu 7/518:35
SNA
-
SFO
1 stop5h 10m
Southwest
Deal found 12/2£135
Wed 1/413:35
SFO
-
SNA
1 stop6h 00m
Southwest
Fri 3/419:55
SNA
-
SFO
1 stop4h 55m
Southwest
Deal found 12/2£137
Wed 4/312:30
SFO
-
SNA
Nonstop1h 40m
Alaska Airlines
Wed 4/317:22
SNA
-
SFO
Nonstop1h 38m
Alaska Airlines
Deal found 11/2£141
Tue 5/510:05
SFO
-
SNA
2 stops6h 55m
Southwest
Sat 9/506:45
SNA
-
SFO
1 stop8h 40m
Southwest
Deal found 11/2£142
Wed 4/305:30
SFO
-
SNA
1 stop6h 30m
Southwest
Wed 4/316:55
SNA
-
SFO
1 stop4h 25m
Southwest
Deal found 12/2£143
Mon 9/309:28
SFO
-
SNA
Nonstop1h 43m
Alaska Airlines
Tue 10/311:48
SNA
-
SFO
Nonstop1h 41m
Alaska Airlines
Deal found 11/2£145
Wed 13/507:00
SFO
-
SNA
Nonstop1h 38m
Alaska Airlines
Sun 24/507:45
SNA
-
SFO
Nonstop1h 44m
Alaska Airlines
Deal found 13/2£145
Tue 3/311:30
SFO
-
SNA
2 stops6h 25m
Southwest
Wed 4/317:15
SNA
-
SFO
1 stop4h 35m
Southwest
Deal found 9/2£148

Find 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 13 February 2026.

Round-trip from

£131

One-way from

£73

Popular in

January

Cheapest in

April

Average price

£167
United Airlines
  • United Airlines
  • 21/3-14/4
  • Nonstop
  • 3h 05m total
  • San Francisco to Santa Ana
Southwest
  • Southwest
  • 18/3
  • 1 total stop
  • 5h 20m total
  • San Francisco to Santa Ana
Highest demand for flights based on searches. 15% potential increase in price (£22 potential increase over avg. return price).
Cheapest flight prices on average. 2% potential price decrease (£3 potential savings vs. average return price).
Average for round-trip flights in February 2026

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Use the filters below to find and compare flights from San Francisco to Santa Ana that are best for you.

Fly from

San Francisco

Fly to

Santa Ana

Route

Depart

Return

Price

San FranciscoSanta Ana

SFO - SNA

SFOSNA

San Francisco

Sat 25/4

20:51-22:29

Nonstop1h 38m

Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty

Wed 29/4

07:45-09:30

Nonstop1h 45m

£131

San FranciscoSanta Ana

SFO - SNA

SFOSNA

San Francisco

Wed 4/3

05:30-12:00

1 stop6h 30m

Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty

Wed 4/3

16:55-21:20

1 stop4h 25m

£143

San FranciscoSanta Ana

SFO - SNA

SFOSNA

San Francisco

Tue 16/6

10:23-11:52

Nonstop1h 29m

Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty

Tue 23/6

14:54-16:35

Nonstop1h 41m

£145

San FranciscoSanta Ana

SFO - SNA

SFOSNA

San Francisco

Thu 28/5

12:07-13:36

Nonstop1h 29m

Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty

Sat 30/5

07:00-08:40

Nonstop1h 40m

£145

San FranciscoSanta Ana

SFO - SNA

SFOSNA

San Francisco

Mon 23/3

07:20-09:03

Nonstop1h 43m

Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty

Mon 30/3

14:38-16:03

Nonstop1h 25m

£145

San FranciscoSanta Ana

SFO - SNA

SFOSNA

San Francisco

Tue 10/3

10:45-12:22

Nonstop1h 37m

Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty

Thu 12/3

07:19-08:54

Nonstop1h 35m

£145

San FranciscoSanta Ana

SFO - SNA

SFOSNA

San Francisco

Tue 3/3

11:30-17:55

2 stops6h 25m

Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty

Wed 4/3

17:15-21:50

1 stop4h 35m

£148

San FranciscoSanta Ana

SFO - SNA

SFOSNA

San Francisco

Tue 19/5

05:40-10:35

1 stop4h 55m

Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty

Fri 22/5

15:50-23:05

1 stop7h 15m

£156

San FranciscoSanta Ana

SFO - SNA

SFOSNA

San Francisco

Thu 5/3

05:30-11:45

1 stop6h 15m

Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty

Thu 5/3

19:55-00:50

1 stop4h 55m

£159

San FranciscoSanta Ana

SFO - SNA

SFOSNA

San Francisco

Thu 9/4

05:05-10:30

1 stop5h 25m

Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty

Mon 13/4

17:10-00:10

1 stop7h 00m

£159

Flights are sorted by cheapest return flights first.

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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 6 February 2026.

Booking 27 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 month to book a flight from San Francisco to Santa Ana?

Currently, May is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from San Francisco to Santa Ana (average of £24). Flying from San Francisco to Santa Ana in July is currently the most expensive (average of £42). 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 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 13 February 2026.

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 in the evening tend to be the most expensive. A flight in the morning could potentially save you up to 11% on airfare.

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 13 February 2026.
Get a feel of what it's like to fly with Alaska Airlines from San Francisco to Santa Ana by reading reviews from past customers. Users have also rated airlines in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.

Overall

8.0

Comfort

7.8

Entertainment

7.0

Food

7.1

Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.5

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Jan 2026

STS - LAX

Enjoyed staff assistance from ticking thru tsa , boarding and in the plane Couldn’t pick a seat except upgrading

Overall

8.0

Comfort

7.8

Entertainment

7.0

Food

7.1

Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.5

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Jan 2026

STS - LAX

Enjoyed staff assistance from ticking thru tsa , boarding and in the plane Couldn’t pick a seat except upgrading

Related info for your journey

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  • 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 33 daily flights to Santa Ana from 1 airline. 1h 40m 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?

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

    For as low as £145, Alaska Airlines can have you in Santa Ana from San Francisco in 1h 29m. The distance between San Francisco and Santa Ana is about 372 mi. This flight may include one or multiple stops.

  • What is the cheapest airline to fly 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. This flight start at 72% lower than the current average price 3 months from now.

  • 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: Emirates (85%), Qantas Airways (83%), Lufthansa (83%).

  • 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.

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

    Currently, May is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from San Francisco to Santa Ana (average of £24). Flying from San Francisco to Santa Ana in July is currently the most expensive (average of £42). 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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Alaska AirlinesCheapest£44Average£212FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
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