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October 15 - October 18

Cheapest

Best

SFO - Santa Ana

$154

$101

Round trip

October 15 - October 29

SFO - Santa Ana

$137

$104

Round trip

October 26 - October 29

SFO - Santa Ana

$157

$108

Round trip

October 1 - October 18

SFO - Santa Ana

$125

$112

Round trip

September 24 - October 18

SFO - Santa Ana

$116

$112

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August 13 - August 20

Earliest

SFO - Santa Ana

$143

$115

Round trip

September 24 - October 15

SFO - Santa Ana

$116

$115

Round trip

October 1 - October 29

SFO - Santa Ana

$124

$115

Round trip

October 1 - October 15

SFO - Santa Ana

$128

$115

Round trip

October 15 - November 12

SFO - Santa Ana

$133

$116

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Insights for flights from San Francisco to Santa Ana

For cheap flights from San Francisco to Santa Ana, fares typically range from $108–$292, with a median of $128. Right now, fares are near the typical level for this route. Approximately 11% of recent fares were classified as a good price, indicating that competitive offers appear regularly. New deals appear almost daily, suggesting frequent opportunities to find favorable pricing.

When is the cheapest time to fly from San Francisco to Santa Ana? The data indicates that August is typically the most affordable month, with a median fare of $113. Following closely, April offers a median fare of $114, and May presents a median of $118. These months generally provide the best value for this route.

The majority of itineraries on this route are non-stop, with 83.4% of recent fares being direct flights from San Francisco to Santa Ana. For the remaining itineraries that include connections, the typical number of stopovers is one.

How long is the flight from San Francisco to Santa Ana? A typical journey, including any connections, takes approximately 3h 14m. This median duration reflects the overall travel time for flights on this route, encompassing both direct and connecting itineraries.

The flight distance from San Francisco to Santa Ana is 599 km, which classifies this as a short-haul route. This relatively short distance contributes to the overall travel time and the prevalence of direct flight options.

How much is a round trip from San Francisco to Santa Ana

Regular price: $117 - $198

Prices are currently below the regular range.

The regular price range for flights from San Francisco to Santa Ana is between $117 and $198. The current lowest deal is $101 with Frontier Airlines, for travel from Oct 15-Oct 18.

now $101

Low $117

High $198

The cheapest time to fly from San Francisco to Santa Ana

The cheapest month to fly from SFO to SNA is August, with a median price of $113. The most expensive month is March, with a median price of $267. Prices are generally lower from April to December.

August

Cheapest

Flights from $113

March

Most Expensive

Flights from $267

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Direct flights from San Francisco to Santa Ana

Frontier Airlines

Last-minute flights going from San Francisco to Santa Ana

Wed, Jul 1

⌛ Last-Minute

SFO - Santa Ana

San Francisco (SFO) - Santa Ana (SNA)

Frontier Airlines

$284

$217

One-way

Wed, Jul 1

⌛ Last-Minute

SFO - Santa Ana

San Francisco (SFO) - Santa Ana (SNA)

Frontier Airlines

$282

$218

One-way

Sat, Jul 4

⌛ Last-Minute

SFO - Santa Ana

San Francisco (SFO) - Santa Ana (SNA)

Frontier Airlines

$273

$173

One-way

Mon, Jul 6

⌛ Last-Minute

SFO - Santa Ana

San Francisco (SFO) - Santa Ana (SNA)

Frontier Airlines

$267

$200

One-way

Tue, Jul 7

⌛ Last-Minute

SFO - Santa Ana

San Francisco (SFO) - Santa Ana (SNA)

Frontier Airlines

$267

$192

One-way

Tue, Jul 7

⌛ Last-Minute

SFO - Santa Ana

San Francisco (SFO) - Santa Ana (SNA)

Frontier Airlines

$269

$194

One-way

Biggest price drops on these dates for flights from San Francisco to Santa Ana

3 nights

Jul 4 - Jul 7

$273 → $173

37%

3 nights

Jul 8 - Jul 11

$268 → $188

30%

2 nights

Aug 2 - Aug 4

$257 → $180

30%

3 nights

Aug 4 - Aug 7

$255 → $179

30%

Popular Airports to fly from San Francisco to Santa Ana

San Francisco - Santa Ana route insights

💸 Price insights

Recent fares are near the typical level

Recent fares from San Francisco to Santa Ana are near the typical level of $128.

📅 Best time to fly

August is historically the cheapest month

Historically, August is the cheapest month to fly from San Francisco to Santa Ana, with a median price of $113.

⏱️ Flight duration

Direct flights take 3h 14m

Direct flights from San Francisco to Santa Ana typically take 3 hours and 14 minutes.

✈️ Airlines & availability

83.4% of deals are direct

83.4% of deals for this route are direct, with frequent deals available daily.

🏆 Airline highlight

Frontier Airlines offers direct flights

Frontier Airlines offers direct flights from San Francisco to Santa Ana.

🎯 Booking tip

Good prices are available 11% of the time

Historically, good prices for San Francisco to Santa Ana flights are available 11% of the time.

San Francisco main airports to depart from

San Francisco International (SFO)

Cheapest

San Francisco International is a great option for flights from San Francisco to Santa Ana.

📍 ~20 km from San Francisco (reachable by car or train)

💸 Flights from ~$101

Santa Ana main airports to arrive at

John Wayne (SNA)

Cheapest

John Wayne Airport is a convenient arrival choice for reaching Santa Ana and surrounding Orange County.

📍 ~9 km from Santa Ana (reachable by car)

💸 Flights from ~$101

Airports nearby Santa Ana used as alternative

Long Beach (LGB)

Long Beach Airport is a practical alternative for its proximity and small-airport convenience for domestic West Coast routes.

📍 ~29 km from Santa Ana (reachable by car)

💸 Flights from ~$303

Los Angeles International (LAX)

Los Angeles International is the primary international gateway with the most extensive route network and competitive pricing.

📍 ~57 km from Santa Ana (reachable by car)

💸 Flights from ~$55

Ontario International (ONT)

Cheapest

Ontario International is a reliable alternative for travelers in North Orange County or the Inland Empire.

📍 ~42 km from Santa Ana (reachable by car)

💸 Flights from ~$54

Hollywood Burbank (BUR)

Hollywood Burbank offers convenient terminal access and is an excellent alternative for Northern California flights.

📍 ~73 km from Santa Ana (reachable by car)

💸 Flights from ~$162

San Diego International (SAN)

San Diego International is a major hub to the south, providing an alternative for international and long-haul domestic flights.

📍 ~123 km from Santa Ana (reachable by car or train)

💸 Flights from ~$54

Business & First Class Flight Deals to Santa Ana

44% AI deal score

$562

From SFO

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$526

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Santa Ana, United States

42% AI deal score

$583

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37% AI deal score

$1,132

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Jun 20

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34% AI deal score

$1,872

From SFO

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Jun 21

Santa Ana, United States

34% AI deal score

$1,872

Frequently Asked Questions About Flights to Santa Ana

Historically, the best time to purchase tickets for flights from San Francisco to Santa Ana is 60+ days before departure, where the average price is typically around $135. Prices tend to increase as the departure date approaches. For instance, tickets bought 28-59 days out average $194, while those purchased within 0-6 days of travel can average as high as $747. Planning ahead can result in significant savings.

Across the trailing quarter, a good price for a flight from San Francisco to Santa Ana is considered to be $108 or less. The median price for this route historically stands at $128. Prices can vary, with 75% of tickets costing $292 or less. Travelers aiming for a budget-friendly trip should target prices around the good price threshold.

Based on historical data over the trailing 270 days, August is typically the cheapest month to fly from San Francisco to Santa Ana, with a median price of $113. April also offers competitive prices, with a median of $114. The annual median price for this route is $128, indicating that these months offer prices below the yearly average.

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