How many flights from Santa Ana to Sacramento are non-stop?

Across the trailing quarter, approximately 30% of flights from Santa Ana to Sacramento have historically been non-stop. For flights that do include stopovers, travelers typically experience a median of 2 connections. This indicates that while direct options are available, a significant portion of routes involve at least one stop. Travelers should consider this when planning their journey.

What's the flight time from Santa Ana to Sacramento?

The direct flight time from Santa Ana to Sacramento is typically 1 hour and 28 minutes, covering a distance of 650 kilometers. For flights that include one stop, the median travel time increases significantly to 8 hours and 38 minutes. This difference highlights the convenience of direct flights compared to those with layovers. Travelers should factor in these durations when choosing their flight.

How often do Santa Ana to Sacramento flight prices drop?

Historically, flight prices for the Santa Ana to Sacramento route have shown frequent drops. This indicates that travelers have regular opportunities to find more affordable fares. The consistent price fluctuations suggest that monitoring prices over time can be beneficial for securing a good deal. This route is known for its frequent price adjustments.

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Santa Ana to Sacramento: Overview

Insights for flights from Santa Ana to Sacramento

Right now, only 1% of recent fares for flights from Santa Ana to Sacramento are classified as a good price. Fares for this route typically range from $307–$430, with a median of $317. Current fares are near the typical level, and new deals appear almost daily, suggesting opportunities for savings may arise frequently.

When is the cheapest time to fly from Santa Ana to Sacramento? The most affordable month to fly is typically March, with a median fare of $139. Other budget-friendly options include December and February, both with median fares around $210.

A typical journey from Santa Ana to Sacramento takes approximately 10h 19m, including connections. This is a short-haul route, covering a distance of 650 kilometers. Most itineraries on this route connect at least once, with a median of 2 stopovers when connecting.

For travelers looking for cheap flights from Santa Ana to Sacramento, most itineraries connect at least once, with only 30% of recent fares being non-stop. When connections are involved, the median number of stopovers is 2.

How much is a round trip from Santa Ana to Sacramento

Regular price: $265 - $346

Prices are currently below the regular range.

The regular price range for flights from Santa Ana to Sacramento is between $265 and $346. The current lowest deal is $192 with Breeze Airways for travel from Aug 11-Aug 12.

now $192

Low $265

High $346

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

Jan

Feb

Mar

Apr

May

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Jul

Aug

Sep

Oct

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Dec

Direct flights from Santa Ana to Sacramento

Southwest Airlines

Last-minute flights going from Santa Ana to Sacramento

Thu, Jul 30

⌛ Last-Minute

SNA - Sacramento

Santa Ana (SNA) - Sacramento (SMF)

Frontier Airlines

$400

$380

One-way

Sat, Aug 1

⌛ Last-Minute

SNA - Stockton

Santa Ana (SNA) - Stockton (SCK)

Frontier Airlines

$662

$587

One-way

Mon, Aug 3

⌛ Last-Minute

SNA - Sacramento

Santa Ana (SNA) - Sacramento (SMF)

Frontier Airlines

$400

$341

One-way

Tue, Aug 4

⌛ Last-Minute

SNA - Sacramento

Santa Ana (SNA) - Sacramento (SMF)

Frontier Airlines

$383

$330

One-way

Thu, Aug 6

⌛ Last-Minute

SNA - Sacramento

Santa Ana (SNA) - Sacramento (SMF)

Frontier Airlines

$367

$341

One-way

Thu, Aug 6

⌛ Last-Minute

SNA - Sacramento

Santa Ana (SNA) - Sacramento (SMF)

Frontier Airlines

$364

$348

One-way

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

4 nights

Sep 24 - Sep 28

$369 → $196

47%

3 nights

Aug 14 - Aug 17

$425 → $273

36%

4 nights

Aug 8 - Aug 12

$469 → $322

31%

1 night

Aug 11 - Aug 12

$324 → $192

41%

Popular Airports to fly from Santa Ana to Sacramento

Santa Ana - Sacramento route insights

💸 Price insights

Recent fares are below the typical level

Recent fares from Santa Ana to Sacramento are below the typical level, with 1% good prices.

📅 Best time to fly

March is historically cheapest at $139

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

⏱️ Flight duration

Typically 10h 19m to Sacramento

Flights from Santa Ana to Sacramento typically take 10h 19m, covering 650 km.

✈️ Airlines & availability

Connecting flights are dominant

Connecting flights are dominant on this route, with 2 median stopovers when connecting.

🏆 Airline highlight

Southwest Airlines offers direct deals

Southwest Airlines offers direct deals for flights from Santa Ana to Sacramento.

🎯 Booking tip

Deals appear frequently

Deals for flights from Santa Ana to Sacramento appear frequently, so check often.

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 hub with extensive flight options, directly accessible from Sacramento via I-80.

📍 ~120 km from Sacramento (reachable by car)

💸 Flights from ~$143

Business & First Class Flight Deals to Sacramento

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Frequently Asked Questions About Flights to Sacramento

Historically, the optimal booking window for flights from Santa Ana to Sacramento is typically between 28 and 59 days prior to 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 booked 7-13 days out averaging $626. Even bookings made 60 or more days in advance are slightly higher, at an average of $358.

Based on historical data from the trailing 90 days, a good price for a flight from Santa Ana to Sacramento is considered to be $307 or less. The median price for this route has been $317. Prices can go up, with 75% of tickets costing $430 or more. Aiming for a price at or below $307 would secure a deal better than the majority of travelers.

Historically, March has been the cheapest month for flights 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. These prices are significantly lower than the annual median of $317 for this route. Travelers looking for the best value should consider flying during these months.

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Santa Ana to Sacramento: Overview

Insights for flights from Santa Ana to Sacramento

How much is a round trip from Santa Ana to Sacramento

Regular price: $265 - $346

Prices are currently below the regular range.

The regular price range for flights from Santa Ana to Sacramento is between $265 and $346. The current lowest deal is $192 with Breeze Airways for travel from Aug 11-Aug 12.

now $192

Low $265

High $346

The cheapest time to fly from Santa Ana to Sacramento

March

Cheapest

Flights from $139

June

Most Expensive

Flights from $557

Jan

Feb

Mar

Apr

May

Jun

Jul

Aug

Sep

Oct

Nov

Dec

Direct flights from Santa Ana to Sacramento

Southwest Airlines

Last-minute flights going from Santa Ana to Sacramento

Thu, Jul 30

⌛ Last-Minute

SNA - Sacramento

Santa Ana (SNA) - Sacramento (SMF)

Frontier Airlines

$400

$380

One-way

Sat, Aug 1

⌛ Last-Minute

SNA - Stockton

Santa Ana (SNA) - Stockton (SCK)

Frontier Airlines

$662

$587

One-way

Mon, Aug 3

⌛ Last-Minute

SNA - Sacramento

Santa Ana (SNA) - Sacramento (SMF)

Frontier Airlines

$400

$341

One-way

Tue, Aug 4

⌛ Last-Minute

SNA - Sacramento

Santa Ana (SNA) - Sacramento (SMF)

Frontier Airlines

$383

$330

One-way

Thu, Aug 6

⌛ Last-Minute

SNA - Sacramento

Santa Ana (SNA) - Sacramento (SMF)

Frontier Airlines

$367

$341

One-way

Thu, Aug 6

⌛ Last-Minute

SNA - Sacramento

Santa Ana (SNA) - Sacramento (SMF)

Frontier Airlines

$364

$348

One-way

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

4 nights

Sep 24 - Sep 28

$369 → $196

47%

3 nights

Aug 14 - Aug 17

$425 → $273

36%

4 nights

Aug 8 - Aug 12

$469 → $322

31%

1 night

Aug 11 - Aug 12

$324 → $192

41%

Popular Airports to fly from Santa Ana to Sacramento