Cheap flights from San Francisco to Santa Ana, California from £83

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 22/8. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
SFO — SNA
27 Jul — 3 Aug1
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 July or August, booked 75 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 27 June 2026.

Sat 8/817:26
SFO
-
SNA
Nonstop1h 37m
Frontier
Thu 27/814:27
SNA
-
SFO
2 stops21h 25m
Frontier
Deal found 23/6£130
Tue 17/1111:39
SFO
-
SNA
1 stop5h 26m
Alaska Airlines
Tue 17/1119:48
SNA
-
SFO
Nonstop1h 35m
Alaska Airlines
Deal found 23/6£160
Wed 15/710:37
SFO
-
SNA
Nonstop1h 39m
Alaska Airlines
Wed 15/714:46
SNA
-
SFO
Nonstop1h 34m
Alaska Airlines
Deal found 24/6£161
Wed 22/710:37
SFO
-
SNA
Nonstop1h 39m
Alaska Airlines
Wed 22/714:05
SNA
-
SFO
1 stop5h 25m
Alaska Airlines
Deal found 24/6£164
Sat 29/819:10
SFO
-
SNA
Nonstop1h 41m
United Airlines
Wed 2/916:11
SNA
-
SFO
Nonstop1h 39m
United Airlines
Deal found 23/6£164
Tue 27/1020:50
SFO
-
SNA
Nonstop1h 40m
Alaska Airlines
Thu 29/1019:31
SNA
-
SFO
Nonstop1h 26m
Alaska Airlines
Deal found 23/6£173
Wed 29/710:37
SFO
-
SNA
Nonstop1h 39m
Alaska Airlines
Fri 31/713:06
SNA
-
SFO
Nonstop1h 45m
Alaska Airlines
Deal found 25/6£176
Thu 6/809:28
SFO
-
SNA
Nonstop1h 43m
Alaska Airlines
Thu 6/813:08
SNA
-
SFO
Nonstop1h 45m
Alaska Airlines
Deal found 27/6£177
Wed 23/906:50
SFO
-
SNA
1 stop3h 45m
Southwest
Wed 23/913:00
SNA
-
SFO
1 stop5h 15m
Southwest
Deal found 23/6£179
Thu 13/807:15
SFO
-
SNA
Nonstop1h 46m
United Airlines
Sun 16/807:50
SNA
-
SFO
Nonstop1h 32m
United Airlines
Deal found 25/6£184

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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 27 June 2026.

Round-trip from

£130

One-way from

£83

Popular in

March

Cheapest in

July

Average price

£198
Frontier
  • Frontier
  • 8/8-27/8
  • 2 total stops
  • 23h 02m total
  • San Francisco to Santa Ana
United Airlines
  • United Airlines
  • 22/8
  • Nonstop
  • 1h 41m total
  • San Francisco to Santa Ana
Highest demand for flights based on searches. 10% potential increase in price (£18 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 June 2026

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Fly to

Route

Depart

Return

Price

Cheapest return flight
Fastest return journey

San FranciscoSanta Ana

SFO - SNA

SFOSNA

San Francisco

Tue 27/10

20:50-22:30

Nonstop1h 40m

Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty

Thu 29/10

19:31-20:57

Nonstop1h 26m

£173

San FranciscoSanta Ana

SFO - SNA

SFOSNA

San Francisco

Mon 3/8

12:30-14:09

Nonstop1h 39m

Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty

Wed 5/8

20:25-22:03

Nonstop1h 38m

£176

San FranciscoSanta Ana

SFO - SNA

SFOSNA

San Francisco

Wed 15/7

10:37-12:16

Nonstop1h 39m

Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty

Thu 16/7

13:06-14:51

Nonstop1h 45m

£176

San FranciscoSanta Ana

SFO - SNA

SFOSNA

San Francisco

Sat 22/8

10:20-16:50

1 stop6h 30m

Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty

Wed 2/9

11:00-16:55

2 stops5h 55m

£183

San FranciscoSanta Ana

SFO - SNA

SFOSNA

San Francisco

Sat 18/7

15:25-22:00

1 stop6h 35m

Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty

Mon 20/7

07:45-15:10

2 stops7h 25m

£195

San FranciscoSanta Ana

SFO - SNA

SFOSNA

San Francisco

Sat 8/8

05:00-11:20

2 stops6h 20m

Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty

Thu 27/8

17:45-23:25

1 stop5h 40m

£200

San FranciscoSanta Ana

SFO - SNA

SFOSNA

San Francisco

Fri 31/7

05:00-11:40

1 stop6h 40m

Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty

Fri 31/7

18:45-00:35

2 stops5h 50m

£206

San FranciscoSanta Ana

SFO - SNA

SFOSNA

San Francisco

Thu 6/8

15:00-21:00

2 stops6h 00m

Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty

Tue 11/8

11:00-16:55

2 stops5h 55m

£222

San FranciscoSanta Ana

SFO - SNA

SFOSNA

San Francisco

Fri 28/8

15:00-21:15

2 stops6h 15m

Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty

Mon 31/8

15:35-21:40

2 stops6h 05m

£222

San FranciscoSanta Ana

SFO - SNA

SFOSNA

San Francisco

Fri 6/11

05:05-11:30

2 stops6h 25m

Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty

Sun 8/11

09:15-20:10

2 stops10h 55m

£226

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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, July is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from San Francisco to Santa Ana, California (average of £161). Flying from San Francisco to Santa Ana, California in March is currently the most expensive (average of £245). 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 27 June 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 evening tend to be the most expensive. A flight in the morning could potentially save you up to 19% on airfare.

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

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 27 June 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.

Comfort

7.8

Boarding

8.1

Food

7.0

Overall

7.9

Crew

8.5

Entertainment

7.0

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Franzi,Mar 2026

SFO - PDX

I love flying with Alaska. I think they sre the best airline.

Comfort

7.8

Boarding

8.1

Food

7.0

Overall

7.9

Crew

8.5

Entertainment

7.0

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Franzi,Mar 2026

SFO - PDX

I love flying with Alaska. I think they sre the best airline.

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 34 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 39m. Airlines will cover a distance of 372 mi. Both multi-stop and direct flights can be found to your destination and back.

  • 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 77% 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: Lufthansa (88%), SWISS (85%), Air Canada (81%).

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

    Currently, July is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from San Francisco to Santa Ana, California (average of £161). Flying from San Francisco to Santa Ana, California in March is currently the most expensive (average of £245). 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£213FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
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