Cheap flights from San Francisco to Santa Ana, California 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 11/2. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
SFO — SNA
14 Dec — 21 Dec1
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 January or March, booked 64 days in advance, depart on a Monday or Tuesday and return on a Wednesday

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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 14 November 2025.

Wed 17/1209:15SFO - SNA
Nonstop1h 41mAlaska Airlines
Wed 17/1213:44SNA - SFO
Nonstop1h 40mAlaska Airlines
Deal found 13/11£107
Tue 16/1219:10SFO - SNA
Nonstop1h 32mUnited Airlines
Wed 17/1219:50SNA - SFO
Nonstop1h 30mUnited Airlines
Deal found 11/11£112
Sat 6/1217:15SFO - SNA
Nonstop1h 32mUnited Airlines
Mon 8/1219:50SNA - SFO
Nonstop1h 30mUnited Airlines
Deal found 13/11£127
Tue 16/1212:45SFO - SNA
2 stops6h 20mSouthwest
Wed 17/1212:45SNA - SFO
1 stop5h 50mSouthwest
Deal found 11/11£131
Sat 6/1207:35SFO - SNA
Nonstop1h 39mUnited Airlines
Sun 7/1207:55SNA - SFO
Nonstop1h 37mUnited Airlines
Deal found 13/11£132
Mon 29/1220:53SFO - SNA
Nonstop1h 37mAlaska Airlines
Thu 1/120:22SNA - SFO
Nonstop1h 44mAlaska Airlines
Deal found 13/11£142
Fri 12/1207:35SFO - SNA
Nonstop1h 39mUnited Airlines
Sat 13/1219:50SNA - SFO
Nonstop1h 30mUnited Airlines
Deal found 13/11£145
Tue 9/1205:50SFO - SNA
2 stops8h 50mSouthwest
Thu 11/1212:20SNA - SFO
1 stop5h 55mSouthwest
Deal found 11/11£146
Wed 17/1205:50SFO - SNA
1 stop7h 35mSouthwest
Wed 17/1214:45SNA - SFO
2 stops6h 35mSouthwest
Deal found 13/11£154
Wed 3/1207:00SFO - SNA
Nonstop1h 36mAlaska Airlines
Thu 4/1215:01SNA - SFO
1 stop7h 44mAlaska Airlines
Deal found 12/11£157
Thu 25/1219:09SFO - SNA
Nonstop1h 39mAlaska Airlines
Wed 31/1220:22SNA - SFO
Nonstop1h 44mAlaska Airlines
Deal found 13/11£157

Cheap 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 14 November 2025.

Round-trip from

£107

One-way from

£56

Popular in

September

Cheapest in

January

Average price

£172

Good round-trip deal

£212 or less
Alaska Airlines
  • Alaska Airlines
  • 17/12-17/12
  • Nonstop
  • 3h 21m total
  • San Francisco to Santa Ana
Alaska Airlines
  • Alaska Airlines
  • 11/2
  • Nonstop
  • 1h 41m total
  • San Francisco to Santa Ana
Highest demand for flights based on searches. 16% potential increase in price (£21 potential increase over avg. return price).
Cheapest flight prices on average. 2% potential price decrease (£4 potential savings vs. average return price).
Average for round-trip flights in November 2025
Price to beat on a round-trip flight from San Francisco to Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty.

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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

Wed 10/12

07:00-08:36

Nonstop1h 36m

Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty

Mon 15/12

06:45-08:35

Nonstop1h 50m

£127

San FranciscoSanta Ana

SFO - SNA

SFOSNA

San Francisco

Tue 9/12

07:00-08:36

Nonstop1h 36m

Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty

Thu 11/12

16:22-17:59

Nonstop1h 37m

£127

San FranciscoSanta Ana

SFO - SNA

SFOSNA

San Francisco

Wed 10/12

14:09-15:45

Nonstop1h 36m

Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty

Thu 11/12

06:45-08:35

Nonstop1h 50m

£127

San FranciscoSanta Ana

SFO - SNA

SFOSNA

San Francisco

Sat 13/12

17:20-18:59

Nonstop1h 39m

Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty

Wed 17/12

13:44-15:24

Nonstop1h 40m

£127

San FranciscoSanta Ana

SFO - SNA

SFOSNA

San Francisco

Sun 18/1

09:12-10:52

Nonstop1h 40m

Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty

Thu 22/1

19:18-20:56

Nonstop1h 38m

£142

San FranciscoSanta Ana

SFO - SNA

SFOSNA

San Francisco

Fri 23/1

19:40-21:16

Nonstop1h 36m

Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty

Mon 26/1

14:20-16:00

Nonstop1h 40m

£142

San FranciscoSanta Ana

SFO - SNA

SFOSNA

San Francisco

Mon 5/1

15:45-20:50

1 stop5h 05m

Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty

Sat 10/1

11:30-17:55

2 stops6h 25m

£146

San FranciscoSanta Ana

SFO - SNA

SFOSNA

San Francisco

Fri 5/12

07:35-22:30

1 stop14h 55m

Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty

Sat 6/12

06:45-08:35

Nonstop1h 50m

£157

San FranciscoSanta Ana

SFO - SNA

SFOSNA

San Francisco

Fri 20/2

07:50-09:29

Nonstop1h 39m

Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty

Mon 23/2

18:34-20:12

Nonstop1h 38m

£157

San FranciscoSanta Ana

SFO - SNA

SFOSNA

San Francisco

Thu 8/1

11:10-18:05

1 stop6h 55m

Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty

Sat 10/1

11:30-17:55

2 stops6h 25m

£169

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, California?

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 7 November 2025.

The best time to book flights from San Francisco to Santa Ana, California is 64 days before your desired departure date. The cost of your flight will likely increase significantly if you book two weeks in advance of your flight.

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

Currently, December is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from San Francisco to Santa Ana, California (average of £17). Flying from San Francisco to Santa Ana, California in July is currently the most expensive (average of £43). 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 14 November 2025.

One of the essential ways to save on airfare from San Francisco to Santa Ana, California 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 59% 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 14 November 2025.
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.

Comfort

7.8

Crew

8.5

Food

7.1

Boarding

8.1

Entertainment

7.0

Overall

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Hannah,Aug 2025

SFO - SAN

Ticket said TSA pre check, but then the TSA agent said that Alaska Airlines has not actually entered the pre check information for the ticket, so I had to use regular security. During boarding, I have a disability and need to board early. The Alaska Airlines employee announced disability boarding, but then immediately announced 2 other groups to board, so I still had to fight the crowds. On the plane, the stewardess was brusk and rude. Seats were very uncomfortable, especially on lower back.

Comfort

7.8

Crew

8.5

Food

7.1

Boarding

8.1

Entertainment

7.0

Overall

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Hannah,Aug 2025

SFO - SAN

Ticket said TSA pre check, but then the TSA agent said that Alaska Airlines has not actually entered the pre check information for the ticket, so I had to use regular security. During boarding, I have a disability and need to board early. The Alaska Airlines employee announced disability boarding, but then immediately announced 2 other groups to board, so I still had to fight the crowds. On the plane, the stewardess was brusk and rude. Seats were very uncomfortable, especially on lower back.

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 56 daily flights to Santa Ana from 1 airline. 1h 37m 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, California flight route?

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

    Departing from San Francisco to Santa Ana, California will take you 1h 35m. Airlines will cover a distance of 372 mi. Generally, flights for this route are direct.

  • What is the cheapest airline to fly from San Francisco to Santa Ana, California round-trip?

    Our cheapest airline available from San Francisco to Santa Ana, California is Alaska Airlines. Our recent data shows that you can find tickets from as low as £46 on this airline. Alaska Airlines is currently priced 68% below the average price you’ll pay for this route.

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

    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, California on time: Iberia (100%), Singapore Airlines (95%), Air New Zealand (91%).

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

    Looking at all options, your cheapest flight can be booked for £212. While the most popular route (San Francisco - Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty) can be booked for £201 on average, our data indicates £214 when flying from San Francisco to Santa Ana, California.

  • 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, California?

    Currently, December is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from San Francisco to Santa Ana, California (average of £17). Flying from San Francisco to Santa Ana, California in July is currently the most expensive (average of £43). 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£46Average£214FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
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