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Explore current cheapest deals departing from Santa Ana to San Francisco

October 18 - October 26

Cheapest

SNA - San Francisco

$164

$101

Round trip

October 18 - November 2

Cheapest

SNA - San Francisco

$151

$101

Round trip

October 15 - November 2

SNA - San Francisco

$149

$104

Round trip

October 15 - October 26

SNA - San Francisco

$154

$104

Round trip

October 29 - November 2

SNA - San Francisco

$176

$104

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October 18 - November 12

SNA - San Francisco

$149

$113

Round trip

October 18 - October 22

SNA - San Francisco

$173

$113

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August 15 - August 17

Best
Earliest

SNA - San Francisco

$348

$115

Round trip

October 8 - October 26

SNA - San Francisco

$147

$115

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October 8 - October 15

SNA - San Francisco

$165

$115

Round trip

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Route Intelligence โ€” 486,190 Searches this Week

Insights for flights from Santa Ana to San Francisco

For cheap flights from Santa Ana to San Francisco, fares typically range from $123โ€“$245, with a median of $178. Right now, current fares are above the typical level for this route. Approximately 22% of recent fares were classified as a good price, indicating that competitive offers are available if you track prices. New deals appear almost daily, suggesting frequent opportunities to find favorable pricing.
When is the cheapest time to fly from Santa Ana to San Francisco? You'll find the most affordable options in May, with a median fare of $119. February also offers lower prices, with a median of $128. Another relatively inexpensive month is April, where the median fare is $158.
The majority of itineraries on this route are non-stop, with 84% of recent fares being direct flights from Santa Ana to San Francisco. For the remaining itineraries that include connections, the typical number of stopovers is 1. This high share of direct flights means you have a strong chance of finding a convenient non-stop option.
How long is the flight from Santa Ana to San Francisco? A typical journey, including any connections, takes approximately 3h 14m. This median duration accounts for both direct and connecting itineraries, providing a realistic expectation for your travel time between these two cities. The route itself covers a distance of 599 km, classifying it as a short-haul flight.

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

Regular price: $122 - $242

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

The regular price range for this route is between $122 and $242. The current lowest deal is $101 with Frontier Airlines, for travel from Oct 18 to Oct 26.

now $101

Low $122

High $242

The cheapest time to fly from Santa Ana to San Francisco

The cheapest month to fly from Santa Ana to San Francisco is May, with a median price of $119. The most expensive month is August, with a median price of $278. Prices are generally lower from February to November.

May

Cheapest

Flights from $119

August

Most Expensive

Flights from $278

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Direct flights from Santa Ana to San Francisco

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Last-minute flights going from Santa Ana to San Francisco

Tue, Jul 14

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SNA - San Francisco

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Santa Ana (SNA) - San Francisco (SFO)

Frontier Airlines

$286

$180

One-way

Thu, Jul 16

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SNA - San Francisco

Frontier Airlines

Santa Ana (SNA) - San Francisco (SFO)

Frontier Airlines

$171

$125

One-way

Thu, Jul 16

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SNA - San Francisco

Frontier Airlines

Santa Ana (SNA) - San Francisco (SFO)

Frontier Airlines

$171

$139

One-way

Fri, Jul 17

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SNA - San Francisco

Frontier Airlines

Santa Ana (SNA) - San Francisco (SFO)

Frontier Airlines

$171

$126

One-way

Fri, Jul 17

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SNA - San Francisco

Frontier Airlines

Santa Ana (SNA) - San Francisco (SFO)

Frontier Airlines

$171

$140

One-way

Sat, Aug 1

โŒ› Last-Minute

SNA - San Francisco

Frontier Airlines

Santa Ana (SNA) - San Francisco (SFO)

Frontier Airlines

$353

$162

One-way

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

4 nights

Aug 7 - Aug 11

$567ย ย โ†’ย ย $195

66%

2 nights

Aug 24 - Aug 26

$560ย ย โ†’ย ย $194

65%

2 nights

Aug 2 - Aug 4

$561ย ย โ†’ย ย $211

62%

1 night

Aug 19 - Aug 20

$560ย ย โ†’ย ย $258

54%

Popular Airports to fly from Santa Ana to San Francisco

Santa Ana - San Francisco route insights

๐Ÿ’ธ Price insights

Recent fares are below the typical level.

Recent fares from Santa Ana to San Francisco are at $101, which is below the typical level.

๐Ÿ“… Best time to fly

Fly in May for the lowest prices.

Historically, May has the cheapest median price at $119.

โฑ๏ธ Flight duration

Direct flights take 3h 14m.

The typical direct flight duration from Santa Ana to San Francisco is 3h 14m.

โœˆ๏ธ Airlines & availability

84% of deals are direct.

Most deals are for direct flights. Connecting flights typically have 1 stopover.

๐Ÿ† Airline highlight

Frontier Airlines offers direct flights.

Frontier Airlines has offered direct flights from Santa Ana to San Francisco.

๐ŸŽฏ Booking tip

Deals are frequent on this route.

Historically, deals appear frequently, with more than one deal per day.

Santa Ana main airports to depart from

John Wayne (SNA)

Cheapest

John Wayne Airport is a convenient departure point for flights from Santa Ana to San Francisco.

๐Ÿ“ ~6 km from Santa Ana city center (reachable by car)

๐Ÿ’ธ Flights from ~$101

San Francisco main airports to arrive at

San Francisco International (SFO)

Cheapest

San Francisco International Airport is a major hub, offering convenient access to the entire Bay Area.

๐Ÿ“ ~20 km from San Francisco (reachable by BART and car)

๐Ÿ’ธ Flights from ~$101

Airports nearby San Francisco used as alternative

Oakland International (OAK)

Oakland International is a useful alternative with high flight frequency, directly accessible via BART public transit.

๐Ÿ“ ~20 km from San Francisco (reachable by public transit)

๐Ÿ’ธ Flights from ~$237

San Jose International (SJC)

San Jose International is a major international airport serving the South Bay tech corridor with varied carrier options.

๐Ÿ“ ~70 km from San Francisco (reachable by car)

๐Ÿ’ธ Flights from ~$220

Sacramento International (SMF)

Sacramento International is a large-scale airport with a robust domestic route network for northern and eastern metro areas.

๐Ÿ“ ~120 km from San Francisco (reachable by car)

๐Ÿ’ธ Flights from ~$197

Charles M. Schulzโ€“Sonoma County (STS)

Charles M. Schulzโ€“Sonoma County is convenient for travelers in the North Bay and Wine Country.

๐Ÿ“ ~90 km from San Francisco (reachable by car)

๐Ÿ’ธ Flights from ~$209

Monterey Regional (MRY)

Cheapest

Monterey Regional is an alternative for travelers in the southern coastal region with a less crowded environment.

๐Ÿ“ ~140 km from San Francisco (reachable by car)

๐Ÿ’ธ Flights from ~$181

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Frequently Asked Questions About Flights to San Francisco

Historically, the best prices for flights from Santa Ana to San Francisco are found when booking 28-59 days in advance, with an average price of $117. Booking 7-13 days out typically sees an average price of $220. Flights booked within 0-6 days of departure are generally more expensive, averaging $461. Planning ahead by at least four weeks can lead to significant savings on this route.

Across the trailing quarter, a good price for a flight from Santa Ana to San Francisco is considered to be $123 or less. The median price for this route has historically been around $178. Prices can go up to $245 or more for the higher end of fares. Travelers aiming for a budget-friendly trip should target prices at or below the $123 threshold.

Historically, May has been the cheapest month to fly from Santa Ana to San Francisco, with a median price of $119. February also offers competitive prices, with a median of $128. The annual median price for this route is $178, indicating that certain months provide more significant savings. Travelers looking for lower fares should consider flying in May or February.