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Cheap flights from San Francisco to Santa Ana, California from £74

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 30/3. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
SFO — SNA
4 Apr — 11 Apr1
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 76 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 5 March 2026.

Fri 10/414:25
SFO
-
SNA
1 stop7h 30m
Southwest
Tue 14/416:15
SNA
-
SFO
2 stops7h 00m
Southwest
Deal found 2/3£129
Tue 14/405:55
SFO
-
SNA
2 stops6h 20m
Southwest
Tue 21/412:55
SNA
-
SFO
2 stops7h 00m
Southwest
Deal found 28/2£133
Wed 22/412:25
SFO
-
SNA
Nonstop1h 43m
United Airlines
Sat 25/418:34
SNA
-
SFO
Nonstop1h 26m
United Airlines
Deal found 2/3£133
Tue 12/508:55
SFO
-
SNA
1 stop4h 15m
Southwest
Thu 14/515:50
SNA
-
SFO
1 stop7h 15m
Southwest
Deal found 3/3£134
Wed 25/311:00
SFO
-
SNA
1 stop5h 40m
Southwest
Fri 27/317:10
SNA
-
SFO
1 stop7h 40m
Southwest
Deal found 2/3£136
Tue 31/315:30
SFO
-
SNA
1 stop6h 45m
Southwest
Sun 5/420:45
SNA
-
SFO
1 stop4h 10m
Southwest
Deal found 2/3£137
Fri 1/505:25
SFO
-
SNA
1 stop9h 40m
Southwest
Mon 4/518:55
SNA
-
SFO
1 stop5h 15m
Southwest
Deal found 3/3£138
Tue 24/306:25
SFO
-
SNA
1 stop5h 20m
Southwest
Fri 27/319:55
SNA
-
SFO
1 stop4h 55m
Southwest
Deal found 1/3£140
Tue 14/416:19
SFO
-
SNA
Nonstop1h 39m
Alaska Airlines
Wed 15/406:45
SNA
-
SFO
Nonstop1h 48m
Alaska Airlines
Deal found 3/3£142
Sat 25/405:00
SFO
-
SNA
1 stop3h 40m
Southwest
Sat 25/411:30
SNA
-
SFO
2 stops5h 55m
Southwest
Deal found 2/3£144
Thu 23/415:40
SFO
-
SNA
2 stops6h 40m
Southwest
Fri 24/418:40
SNA
-
SFO
1 stop5h 05m
Southwest
Deal found 2/3£144

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 5 March 2026.

Round-trip from

£129

One-way from

£74

Popular in

January

Cheapest in

April

Average price

£148

Good round-trip deal

£175 or less
Southwest
  • Southwest
  • 10/4-14/4
  • 3 total stops
  • 14h 30m total
  • San Francisco to Santa Ana
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Alaska Airlines
  • Alaska Airlines
  • 25/4
  • Nonstop
  • 1h 40m total
  • San Francisco to Santa Ana
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 2% potential price decrease (£3 potential savings vs. average return price).
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Fly to

Route

Depart

Return

Price

San FranciscoSanta Ana

SFO - SNA

SFOSNA

San Francisco

Tue 14/4

05:55-12:15

2 stops6h 20m

Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty

Tue 21/4

12:55-19:55

2 stops7h 00m

£133

San FranciscoSanta Ana

SFO - SNA

SFOSNA

San Francisco

Sat 2/5

06:00-12:35

2 stops6h 35m

Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty

Mon 4/5

08:30-14:35

2 stops6h 05m

£155

San FranciscoSanta Ana

SFO - SNA

SFOSNA

San Francisco

Tue 31/3

15:17-16:56

Nonstop1h 39m

Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty

Wed 1/4

06:45-08:33

Nonstop1h 48m

£162

San FranciscoSanta Ana

SFO - SNA

SFOSNA

San Francisco

Sat 13/6

17:55-21:40

1 stop3h 45m

Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty

Tue 16/6

07:00-11:35

1 stop4h 35m

£162

San FranciscoSanta Ana

SFO - SNA

SFOSNA

San Francisco

Wed 25/3

07:20-09:03

Nonstop1h 43m

Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty

Fri 27/3

07:19-08:54

Nonstop1h 35m

£172

San FranciscoSanta Ana

SFO - SNA

SFOSNA

San Francisco

Thu 23/4

15:00-21:10

2 stops6h 10m

Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty

Mon 27/4

07:00-12:35

2 stops5h 35m

£193

San FranciscoSanta Ana

SFO - SNA

SFOSNA

San Francisco

Thu 16/4

15:40-22:20

2 stops6h 40m

Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty

Mon 20/4

10:25-20:00

2 stops9h 35m

£201

San FranciscoSanta Ana

SFO - SNA

SFOSNA

San Francisco

Thu 23/4

15:40-22:20

2 stops6h 40m

Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty

Sun 26/4

20:05-00:20

1 stop4h 15m

£210

San FranciscoSanta Ana

SFO - SNA

SFOSNA

San Francisco

Tue 7/4

18:56-09:11

1 stop14h 15m

Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty

Thu 9/4

06:45-08:33

Nonstop1h 48m

£229

San FranciscoSanta Ana

SFO - SNA

SFOSNA

San Francisco

Fri 3/4

05:30-11:45

1 stop6h 15m

Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty

Mon 6/4

06:45-12:55

2 stops6h 10m

£234

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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 27 February 2026.

The best time to book flights from San Francisco to Santa Ana, California is 76 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, May is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from San Francisco to Santa Ana, California (average of £25). 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 5 March 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 18% 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 5 March 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.
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very Good
11,985 reviews
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Comfort

7.8

Overall

8.0

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
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very Good
11,985 reviews
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very Good
11,985 reviews
Check prices

Comfort

7.8

Overall

8.0

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

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from San Francisco to Santa Ana. Access travel guides, tips, and recommendations to enhance your travel experience. Get information about local attractions, weather, transportation options, and more.

  • 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 28 daily flights to Santa Ana from 1 airline. 1h 38m 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?

    Flights from San Francisco to Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty have been viewed 5 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 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 £45 on this airline. Alaska Airlines is currently priced 72% 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: Qantas Airways (92%), SWISS (90%), Frontier (86%).

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

    Looking at all options, your cheapest flight can be booked for £175. While the most popular route (San Francisco - Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty) can be booked for £191 on average, our data indicates £516 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, May is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from San Francisco to Santa Ana, California (average of £25). 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£45Average£211FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
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