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Cheap flights from San Francisco to Santa Ana, California from £70

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 14/11. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
SFO — SNA
15 Sep — 22 Sep1
1 adult
1 adult, Economy, 0 bags

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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 16 August 2026.

Wed 2/920:56 -
1 stop15h 35m
Fri 11/909:30 -
1 stop6h 16m
Deal found 11/8£118
Fri 9/1014:16 -
Nonstop1h 39m
Sun 11/1018:30 -
Nonstop1h 35m
Deal found 11/8£121
Wed 2/907:05 -
Nonstop1h 40m
Fri 11/918:00 -
Nonstop1h 39m
Deal found 11/8£123
Wed 16/913:40 -
Nonstop1h 41m
Sat 19/912:15 -
Nonstop1h 36m
Deal found 12/8£124
Sat 10/1015:32 -
Nonstop1h 38m
Sat 10/1019:31 -
Nonstop1h 24m
Deal found 13/8£136
Tue 29/913:40 -
Nonstop1h 41m
Sat 3/1019:31 -
Nonstop1h 24m
Deal found 12/8£140
Tue 22/916:40 -
1 stop4h 10m
Thu 24/919:05 -
1 stop4h 25m
Deal found 12/8£146
Wed 11/1110:15 -
1 stop3h 25m
Sat 14/1111:10 -
2 stops7h 25m
Deal found 13/8£147
Thu 17/907:05 -
Nonstop1h 40m
Tue 22/919:59 -
Nonstop1h 33m
Deal found 11/8£148
Wed 7/1015:32 -
Nonstop1h 38m
Tue 13/1016:21 -
Nonstop1h 34m
Deal found 11/8£150
Thu 10/910:25 -
2 stops5h 55m
Mon 14/919:05 -
1 stop4h 25m
Deal found 13/8£151

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 16 August 2026.

Round-trip from

£118

One-way from

£70

Popular in

March

Cheapest in

October

Average price

£198
Frontier
  • Frontier
  • 2/9-11/9
  • 2 total stops
  • 21h 51m total
  • San Francisco to Santa Ana
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Alaska Airlines
  • Alaska Airlines
  • 10/2
  • Nonstop
  • 1h 40m total
  • San Francisco to Santa Ana
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 4% potential increase in price (£7 potential increase over avg. return price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 1% potential price decrease (£3 potential savings vs. average return price).
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Depart

Return

Price

Cheapest return flight

San FranciscoSanta Ana

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

SFOSNA

San Francisco

Mon 14/9

15:00-21:15

2 stops6h 15m

Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty

Thu 17/9

19:05-23:30

1 stop4h 25m

£151

San FranciscoSanta Ana

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

SFOSNA

San Francisco

Tue 22/9

19:10-20:51

Nonstop1h 41m

Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty

Tue 29/9

07:30-09:02

Nonstop1h 32m

£160

San FranciscoSanta Ana

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

SFOSNA

San Francisco

Thu 10/9

10:25-16:20

2 stops5h 55m

Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty

Mon 14/9

08:30-14:40

2 stops6h 10m

£163

San FranciscoSanta Ana

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

SFOSNA

San Francisco

Sat 3/10

06:30-16:00

1 stop9h 30m

Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty

Sat 3/10

17:40-21:35

1 stop3h 55m

£165
Fastest return journey

San FranciscoSanta Ana

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

SFOSNA

San Francisco

Wed 18/11

13:29-15:05

Nonstop1h 36m

Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty

Sun 22/11

18:25-19:52

Nonstop1h 27m

£172

San FranciscoSanta Ana

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

SFOSNA

San Francisco

Wed 2/9

14:00-21:05

2 stops7h 05m

Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty

Fri 11/9

10:00-15:25

2 stops5h 25m

£176

San FranciscoSanta Ana

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

SFOSNA

San Francisco

Sat 19/9

05:00-11:20

2 stops6h 20m

Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty

Mon 21/9

10:00-15:25

2 stops5h 25m

£190

San FranciscoSanta Ana

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

SFOSNA

San Francisco

Thu 24/9

05:10-09:30

1 stop4h 20m

Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty

Sat 26/9

12:25-19:35

2 stops7h 10m

£194

San FranciscoSanta Ana

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

SFOSNA

San Francisco

Fri 2/10

15:15-21:35

2 stops6h 20m

Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty

Mon 5/10

18:25-00:35

1 stop6h 10m

£206

San FranciscoSanta Ana

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

SFOSNA

San Francisco

Thu 17/9

12:30-19:00

2 stops6h 30m

Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty

Sun 20/9

18:40-23:55

1 stop5h 15m

£221

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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?

The best time to book flights from San Francisco to Santa Ana, California is 74 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, October is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from San Francisco to Santa Ana, California (average of £187). Flying from San Francisco to Santa Ana, California in March is currently the most expensive (average of £239). 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 16 August 2026.

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 morning tend to be the most expensive. A flight in the afternoon could potentially save you up to 59% on airfare.

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

Airfare is below average for this route at the moment.

San Francisco to Santa Ana, California flights typically cost between £148 and £276 in September.
The cheapest return price found within the last 5 days was £118 on Frontier (2 Sept–11 Sept).

Related info for your journey

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

    Flights from San Francisco to Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty have been viewed 2 times in the past calendar month.

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

    Departing from San Francisco to Santa Ana, California will take you 1h 41m. Airlines will cover a distance of 372 mi. Both multi-stop and direct flights can be found to your destination and back.

  • 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 (86%), SWISS (80%), Air Canada (77%).

  • 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.

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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 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, October is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from San Francisco to Santa Ana, California (average of £187). Flying from San Francisco to Santa Ana, California in March is currently the most expensive (average of £239). 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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