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October 15 - October 21

Cheapest

Best

SNA - Sacramento

$273

$197

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August 3 - August 5

SNA - Sacramento

$298

$216

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August 3 - August 12

SNA - Sacramento

$261

$217

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July 21 - July 28

SNA - Sacramento

$257

$228

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July 15 - July 21

Earliest

SNA - Sacramento

$264

$231

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August 4 - August 5

SNA - Sacramento

$298

$232

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August 4 - August 12

SNA - Sacramento

$265

$233

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September 25 - October 21

SNA - Sacramento

$231

$234

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August 18 - August 19

SNA - Sacramento

$143

$235

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August 11 - August 18

SNA - Sacramento

$280

$235

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Insights for flights from Santa Ana to Sacramento

Right now, only 4% of recent fares from Santa Ana to Sacramento are classified as a good price. Fares for this route typically range from $311–$459, with a median of $396. Current fares are above the typical level, so you may want to monitor prices for a potential drop. New deals appear almost daily, offering frequent opportunities to find better prices.

When looking for cheap flights from Santa Ana to Sacramento, the cheapest time to fly is often March, with a median fare of $139. Other affordable months include December and February, both with median fares of $210. Planning your trip during these months could lead to significant savings on your journey.

A typical journey from Santa Ana to Sacramento takes about 10h 19m, including connections. This is a short-haul route, covering a distance of 650 km. Most itineraries connect at least once, with the median number of stopovers being 2 when a connection is required. Only 20% of recent fares are for direct flights from Santa Ana to Sacramento, indicating that connecting flights are common for this route.

How much is a round trip from Santa Ana to Sacramento

Regular price: $230 - $361

Prices for flights from Santa Ana to Sacramento are currently below the regular range.

The regular price range for flights from Santa Ana to Sacramento is between $230 and $361. The current lowest deal is $197 with Frontier Airlines for travel from Oct 15 to Oct 21.

now $197

Low $230

High $361

The cheapest time to fly from Santa Ana to Sacramento

The cheapest month to fly from Santa Ana to Sacramento is March, with a median price of $139. The most expensive month is June, with a median price of $557. Prices are generally lower from January to December.

March

Cheapest

Flights from $139

June

Most Expensive

Flights from $557

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Direct flights from Santa Ana to Sacramento

Southwest Airlines

Last-minute flights going from Santa Ana to Sacramento

Thu, Jun 18

⌛ Last-Minute

SNA - Sacramento

Santa Ana (SNA) - Sacramento (SMF)

Frontier Airlines

$418

$410

One-way

Fri, Jun 19

⌛ Last-Minute

SNA - Sacramento

Santa Ana (SNA) - Sacramento (SMF)

Frontier Airlines

$420

$410

One-way

Sun, Jun 21

⌛ Last-Minute

SNA - Sacramento

Santa Ana (SNA) - Sacramento (SMF)

Frontier Airlines

$413

$397

One-way

Thu, Jul 2

⌛ Last-Minute

SNA - Sacramento

Santa Ana (SNA) - Sacramento (SMF)

Frontier Airlines

$299

$310

One-way

Fri, Jul 3

⌛ Last-Minute

SNA - Sacramento

Santa Ana (SNA) - Sacramento (SMF)

Frontier Airlines

$289

$258

One-way

Fri, Jul 3

⌛ Last-Minute

SNA - Sacramento

Santa Ana (SNA) - Sacramento (SMF)

Frontier Airlines

$249

$260

One-way

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

6 nights

Jul 16 - Jul 22

$332 → $248

25%

2 nights

Aug 3 - Aug 5

$298 → $216

27%

6 nights

Oct 15 - Oct 21

$273 → $197

28%

9 nights

Sep 11 - Sep 20

$349 → $282

19%

Popular Airports to fly from Santa Ana to Sacramento

Santa Ana - Sacramento route insights

💸 Price insights

Recent fares are above the typical level

Recent fares from Santa Ana to Sacramento are above the typical level, with a median price of $396.

📅 Best time to fly

March is historically the cheapest month to fly

Historically, March is the cheapest month to fly from Santa Ana to Sacramento, with a median price of $139.

⏱️ Flight duration

Connecting flights take 10h 19m on average

The typical flight duration from Santa Ana to Sacramento is 10h 19m, with 2 stopovers.

✈️ Airlines & availability

Connecting flights are dominant on this route

Connecting flights are dominant on this route, making up 80% of recent deals.

🏆 Airline highlight

Frontier Airlines offers a recent deal for $197

Frontier Airlines recently offered a deal for $197 from Santa Ana to Sacramento for Oct 15-Oct 21.

🎯 Booking tip

Deals appear frequently, about once per day

Deals from Santa Ana to Sacramento appear frequently, about once per day over the last 30 days.

Santa Ana main airports to depart from

John Wayne (SNA)

Cheapest

John Wayne Airport is a convenient option for flights from Santa Ana to Sacramento.

📍 ~10 km from Santa Ana (reachable by car)

💸 Flights from ~$197

Sacramento main airports to arrive at

Sacramento International (SMF)

Cheapest

Sacramento International Airport is a convenient arrival choice for flights to Sacramento.

📍 ~16 km from Sacramento (reachable by car)

💸 Flights from ~$197

Airports nearby Sacramento used as alternative

Oakland International (OAK)

Oakland International is a major secondary hub for the region with extensive domestic coverage.

📍 ~120 km from destination city (reachable by car)

💸 Flights from ~$237

San Francisco International (SFO)

Cheapest

San Francisco International is the primary international gateway for Northern California with high flight frequency.

📍 ~140 km from destination city (reachable by car)

💸 Flights from ~$101

San Jose International (SJC)

San Jose International is a reliable domestic hub with strong West Coast connectivity and efficient security.

📍 ~160 km from destination city (reachable by car)

💸 Flights from ~$217

Stockton Metropolitan (SCK)

Stockton Metropolitan is geographically the closest alternative to Sacramento with a very small terminal.

📍 ~80 km from destination city (reachable by car)

💸 Flights from ~$170

Charles M. Schulz–Sonoma County (STS)

Charles M. Schulz–Sonoma County is convenient for travelers on the western side of the Sacramento valley.

📍 ~100 km from destination city (reachable by car)

💸 Flights from ~$209

Business & First Class Flight Deals to Sacramento

45% AI deal score

$1,065

From SNA

Elite

Jul 13

Sacramento, United States

44% AI deal score

$1,278

From SNA

Elite

Sep 30

Sacramento, United States

44% AI deal score

$1,289

From SNA

Elite

Jul 29

Sacramento, United States

42% AI deal score

Sacramento, United States

33% AI deal score

$2,308

From SNA

Elite

Jul 12

Sacramento, United States

29% AI deal score

$2,039

Frequently Asked Questions About Flights to Sacramento

Historically, the optimal booking window for flights from Santa Ana to Sacramento is typically 28-59 days before departure. During this period, the average price for a ticket is around $322. Prices tend to increase significantly for bookings made closer to the travel date, with flights purchased 7-13 days out averaging $626. For those planning further ahead, tickets booked 60+ days in advance have an average price of $358.

Across the trailing quarter, a good price for a flight from Santa Ana to Sacramento is considered to be $311 or less. The median price for this route was $396. Prices above $459 are typically in the higher range for this route. These figures are based on pricing trends observed over a 90-day period.

Historically, March has been the cheapest month to fly from Santa Ana to Sacramento, with a median price of $139. February and December also offer more affordable options, both with a median price of $210. The annual median price for this route is $396, indicating that these months represent significant savings compared to the yearly average.

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