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
Return
1 adult
Economy
Return
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
Best flights from San Francisco to Santa Ana
Discover carefully curated flight deals from San Francisco to Santa Ana that have cost, travel time, and stopovers in mind to ensure you get the best travel experience. Data last updated 27 June 2026.
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
Sat 22/810:20
SFO
-
SNA
1 stop6h 30m
Southwest
Wed 2/911:00
SNA
-
SFO
2 stops5h 55m
Southwest
Deal found 25/6£183
Mon 3/812:30
SFO
-
SNA
Nonstop1h 39m
Alaska Airlines
Wed 5/820:25
SNA
-
SFO
Nonstop1h 38m
Alaska Airlines
Deal found 25/6£176
Wed 15/710:37
SFO
-
SNA
Nonstop1h 39m
Alaska Airlines
Thu 16/713:06
SNA
-
SFO
Nonstop1h 45m
Alaska Airlines
Deal found 23/6£176
Sat 18/715:25
SFO
-
SNA
1 stop6h 35m
Southwest
Mon 20/707:45
SNA
-
SFO
2 stops7h 25m
Southwest
Deal found 24/6£195
Sat 8/805:00
SFO
-
SNA
2 stops6h 20m
Southwest
Thu 27/817:45
SNA
-
SFO
1 stop5h 40m
Southwest
Deal found 23/6£200
Fri 31/705:00
SFO
-
SNA
1 stop6h 40m
Southwest
Fri 31/718:45
SNA
-
SFO
2 stops5h 50m
Southwest
Deal found 23/6£206
Thu 6/815:00
SFO
-
SNA
2 stops6h 00m
Southwest
Tue 11/811:00
SNA
-
SFO
2 stops5h 55m
Southwest
Deal found 27/6£222
Fri 28/815:00
SFO
-
SNA
2 stops6h 15m
Southwest
Mon 31/815:35
SNA
-
SFO
2 stops6h 05m
Southwest
Deal found 24/6£222
Fri 6/1105:05
SFO
-
SNA
2 stops6h 25m
Southwest
Sun 8/1109:15
SNA
-
SFO
2 stops10h 55m
Southwest
Deal found 26/6£226
Sun 8/1116:10
SFO
-
SNA
2 stops6h 00m
Southwest
Wed 11/1108:55
SNA
-
SFO
2 stops6h 00m
Southwest
Deal found 27/6£229
Tue 14/712:10
SFO
-
SNA
2 stops7h 00m
Southwest
Sat 18/706:45
SNA
-
SFO
2 stops8h 25m
Southwest
Deal found 24/6£248
Direct flights from San Francisco to Santa Ana
Explore direct flight options from San Francisco to Santa Ana based on user searches, and compare prices and availability for your desired travel dates. Data last updated 27 June 2026.
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
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 31/706:45
SNA
-
SFO
Nonstop1h 45m
Alaska Airlines
Deal found 26/6£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 22/710:23
SFO
-
SNA
Nonstop1h 43m
United Airlines
Wed 22/718:20
SNA
-
SFO
Nonstop1h 31m
United Airlines
Deal found 24/6£179
Thu 16/710:37
SFO
-
SNA
Nonstop1h 39m
Alaska Airlines
Thu 16/714:46
SNA
-
SFO
Nonstop1h 34m
Alaska Airlines
Deal found 24/6£183
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
Mon 20/719:10
SFO
-
SNA
Nonstop1h 45m
United Airlines
Fri 24/707:00
SNA
-
SFO
Nonstop1h 31m
United Airlines
Deal found 23/6£187
Fri 17/710:37
SFO
-
SNA
Nonstop1h 39m
Alaska Airlines
Tue 21/706:45
SNA
-
SFO
Nonstop1h 45m
Alaska Airlines
Deal found 24/6£191
Thu 26/1108:40
SFO
-
SNA
Nonstop1h 42m
Alaska Airlines
Fri 27/1119:59
SNA
-
SFO
Nonstop1h 30m
Alaska Airlines
Deal found 24/6£199
Wed 18/1117:15
SFO
-
SNA
Nonstop1h 41m
Alaska Airlines
Sun 22/1107:45
SNA
-
SFO
Nonstop1h 43m
Alaska Airlines
Deal found 23/6£201
Last-minute flights from San Francisco to Santa Ana
Discover last-minute flight deals from San Francisco to Santa Ana. Data last updated 27 June 2026 and is based on user searches.
Tue 14/715:35
SFO
-
SNA
1 stop6h 40m
Southwest
Thu 16/717:00
SNA
-
SFO
1 stop4h 35m
Southwest
Deal found 22/6£191
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 15/714:15
SFO
-
SNA
1 stop6h 10m
Southwest
Sat 18/706:45
SNA
-
SFO
2 stops8h 25m
Southwest
Deal found 24/6£183
Wed 15/711:10
SFO
-
SNA
1 stop8h 25m
Southwest
Fri 17/707:05
SNA
-
SFO
2 stops5h 55m
Southwest
Deal found 24/6£195
Mon 20/719:10
SFO
-
SNA
Nonstop1h 45m
United Airlines
Fri 24/707:00
SNA
-
SFO
Nonstop1h 31m
United Airlines
Deal found 23/6£187
Tue 21/711:30
SFO
-
SNA
1 stop7h 40m
Southwest
Fri 24/720:45
SNA
-
SFO
1 stop4h 10m
Southwest
Deal found 23/6£195
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
Wed 22/710:37
SFO
-
SNA
Nonstop1h 39m
Alaska Airlines
Tue 28/713:06
SNA
-
SFO
Nonstop1h 45m
Alaska Airlines
Deal found 23/6£164
Sat 25/706:10
SFO
-
SNA
1 stop10h 00m
Southwest
Tue 28/707:00
SNA
-
SFO
2 stops6h 40m
Southwest
Deal found 22/6£188
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
Wed 29/705:00
SFO
-
SNA
1 stop4h 25m
Southwest
Sat 1/819:45
SNA
-
SFO
1 stop4h 50m
Southwest
Deal found 23/6£179
One-way flights from San Francisco to Santa Ana
Search for one-way flight options from San Francisco to Santa Ana. Find affordable one-way fares based on user searches. Data last updated 27 June 2026.
Sat 22/819:10
SFO
-
SNA
Nonstop1h 41m
United Airlines
Deal found 23/6£83
Sat 18/715:25
SFO
-
SNA
1 stop6h 35m
Southwest
Deal found 23/6£90
Thu 10/1213:30
SFO
-
SNA
Nonstop1h 40m
Alaska Airlines
Deal found 26/6£91
Sun 19/707:15
SFO
-
SNA
Nonstop1h 47m
United Airlines
Deal found 23/6£94
Sat 8/805:00
SFO
-
SNA
1 stop3h 55m
Southwest
Deal found 23/6£98
Fri 21/807:00
SFO
-
SNA
1 stop5h 30m
Southwest
Deal found 23/6£101
Sat 22/811:20
SFO
-
SNA
2 stops6h 45m
Southwest
Deal found 23/6£102
Thu 20/813:40
SFO
-
SNA
Nonstop1h 50m
United Airlines
Deal found 23/6£103
Wed 15/710:37
SFO
-
SNA
Nonstop1h 39m
Alaska Airlines
Deal found 24/6£104
Mon 27/712:00
SFO
-
SNA
Nonstop1h 45m
United Airlines
Deal found 27/6£105
Tue 21/712:10
SFO
-
SNA
2 stops7h 00m
Southwest
Deal found 23/6£105
Mon 24/812:30
SFO
-
SNA
2 stops6h 30m
Southwest
Deal found 26/6£106
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 27 June 2026.
Customise your flight search to find flights from San Francisco to Santa Ana that fit within your specific budget. Explore options based on user searches and filter the results based on your desired price range. Find flights that match your budget for a cost-effective journey. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 858,174 searches. Data last updated 27 June 2026.
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Fly from
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
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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?
Weekly flight availability from San Francisco to Santa Ana, California
Explore weekly flight availability from San Francisco to Santa Ana. Discover flights operating on different days of the week, giving you the flexibility to choose a travel day that best fits your plans. Compare info to find the most convenient option for your journey. Data last updated 27 June 2026.
The most flights from SFO to SNA are scheduled on a Saturday (46 on average). You will have fewer flight options on Wednesday, which is when the least amount of flights are scheduled (20 on average).
How often are flights from San Francisco to Santa Ana delayed?
About 14% of weekly flights between San Francisco and Santa Ana have experienced delays in the past year, with the average delay time being 117 minutes.
What is the most punctual flight time for San Francisco to Santa Ana flights?
Historically, flights departing in the morning are less likely to be delayed, whereas flights leaving at night tend to experience delays more often.
What day of the week experiences the fewest flight delays on this route?
Saturday tends to have the lowest number of delays on this route, whereas Friday has historically faced a higher average of delays compared to other days of the week.
Which airline has the best punctuality record on San Francisco to Santa Ana flights?
Over the past year, United Airlines have had the lowest number of delays on this route, with just 10% of flights being delayed.
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.
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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?
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 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%).
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, 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.
Browse through other flights departing from San Francisco. Flights are based on user searches made on Cheapflights and were last updated on 27 June 2026.
Explore flights to Santa Ana departing from other origins. Flights are based on user searches made on Cheapflights and were last updated on 27 June 2026.
Top airline flying from San Francisco to Santa Ana
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