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

In the trailing 90 days, approximately 30% of flights from Santa Ana to Sacramento were non-stop. For flights that include connections, the median number of stopovers is typically two. 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 typical direct flight from Santa Ana to Sacramento has a duration of 1 hour and 28 minutes, covering a distance of 650 kilometers. For flights with one stop, the median travel time is considerably longer, averaging 8 hours and 38 minutes. This difference highlights the convenience of non-stop options for this route. Travelers should factor in these durations when choosing their flights.

How often do Santa Ana to Sacramento flight prices drop?

Historically, flight prices for the Santa Ana to Sacramento route experience frequent drops. This indicates that opportunities for finding deals are common across the trailing quarter. Travelers monitoring this route may find that prices fluctuate regularly. Consistent monitoring can increase the chances of securing a more favorable fare.

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Santa Ana to Sacramento: Overview

Insights for flights from Santa Ana to Sacramento

Right now, only about 1% of recent fares from Santa Ana to Sacramento are classified as a good price. For travelers looking for cheap flights from Santa Ana to Sacramento, prices typically range from $307 to $430, with a median of $317. Current fares are near the typical level for this route, and new deals appear almost daily, suggesting frequent opportunities to find better prices.

The cheapest time to fly from Santa Ana to Sacramento is typically in March, with a median fare of $139. Other affordable months include December and February, both showing median fares of $210. Planning your trip around these months could lead to significant savings.

A typical journey from Santa Ana to Sacramento takes about 10h 19m, including connections. This is a connecting_dominant route, as only 30% of recent fares are non-stop. Most itineraries connect at least once, with a median of 2 stopovers when a connection is involved, which contributes to the overall travel time.

The flight from Santa Ana to Sacramento covers a distance of 650 km. This classifies it as a short-haul route, meaning it's a relatively short journey that can often be completed within a single day of travel, even with connections.

How much is a round trip from Santa Ana to Sacramento

Regular price: $223 - $358

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

The regular price range for flights from Santa Ana to Sacramento is typically between $223 and $358. The current lowest deal is $126 with Frontier Airlines, for travel from Oct 5-Oct 7.

now $126

Low $223

High $358

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

Jun

Jul

Aug

Sep

Oct

Nov

Dec

Direct flights from Santa Ana to Sacramento

Frontier Airlines

Breeze Airways

Southwest Airlines

American Airlines

Last-minute flights going from Santa Ana to Sacramento

Fri, Sep 18

⌛ Last-Minute

SNA - Sacramento

Santa Ana (SNA) - Sacramento (SMF)

Frontier Airlines

$382

$352

One-way

Fri, Sep 18

⌛ Last-Minute

SNA - Sacramento

Santa Ana (SNA) - Sacramento (SMF)

Frontier Airlines

$431

$368

One-way

Fri, Sep 18

⌛ Last-Minute

SNA - Sacramento

Santa Ana (SNA) - Sacramento (SMF)

American Airlines

$432

$382

One-way

Fri, Sep 18

⌛ Last-Minute

SNA - Sacramento

Santa Ana (SNA) - Sacramento (SMF)

American Airlines

$426

$428

One-way

Sat, Sep 19

⌛ Last-Minute

SNA - Sacramento

Santa Ana (SNA) - Sacramento (SMF)

American Airlines

$351

$340

One-way

Sat, Sep 19

⌛ Last-Minute

SNA - Sacramento

Santa Ana (SNA) - Sacramento (SMF)

American Airlines

$432

$384

One-way

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

4 nights

Sep 24 - Sep 28

$440 → $196

55%

1 night

Sep 20 - Sep 21

$551 → $322

42%

2 nights

Nov 9 - Nov 11

$263 → $118

55%

3 nights

Oct 5 - Oct 8

$269 → $132

51%

Popular Airports to fly from Santa Ana to Sacramento

Santa Ana - Sacramento route insights

💸 Price insights

Recent fares are near the typical level.

Recent fares from Santa Ana to Sacramento are near the typical level, with a median price of $317.

📅 Best time to fly

Fly in March for the best prices.

Historically, March offers the lowest median price at $139, making it the cheapest month to fly.

⏱️ Flight duration

Flights are typically 10h 19m.

The median flight duration from Santa Ana to Sacramento is 10 hours and 19 minutes.

✈️ Airlines & availability

Connecting flights are dominant.

About 30% of recent flights are direct, with connecting flights typically having 2 stopovers.

🏆 Airline highlight

Frontier Airlines offers many direct deals.

Frontier Airlines has 60 direct deals, making it a prominent carrier on this route.

🎯 Booking tip

Deals appear frequently.

Deals for flights from Santa Ana to Sacramento appear frequently, typically within a 30-day window.

Santa Ana main airports to depart from

John Wayne (SNA)

Cheapest

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

📍 ~8 km from Santa Ana (reachable by car)

💸 Flights from ~$190

Sacramento main airports to arrive at

Sacramento International (SMF)

Cheapest

Sacramento International Airport is a convenient arrival choice for reaching Sacramento and surrounding areas.

📍 ~15 km from Sacramento (reachable by car)

💸 Flights from ~$187

Airports nearby Sacramento used as alternative

Oakland International (OAK)

Oakland International is a major hub with extensive flight options and often a convenient alternative to SFO.

📍 ~135 km from Sacramento (reachable by car, subject to heavy Bay Area commuter traffic during peak hours)

💸 Flights from ~$169

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$1,298

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$1,290

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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 closer to the departure date, with flights booked 7-13 days out averaging $626. Even flights booked 60 or more days in advance are slightly higher, averaging $358.

Across the trailing quarter, a good price for a flight from Santa Ana to Sacramento is considered to be $307 or less. The median price for this route over the same period was $317. Prices can vary, with 75% of tickets historically costing $430 or less. Travelers aiming for a good deal should target prices at or below the $307 threshold.

Historically, March offers the cheapest flights from Santa Ana to Sacramento, with a median price of $139. December and February also tend to be more affordable, both showing a median price of $210. These prices are considerably lower than the annual median price for the route, which stands at $317. Travelers looking for savings may consider planning their trips 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: $223 - $358

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

The regular price range for flights from Santa Ana to Sacramento is typically between $223 and $358. The current lowest deal is $126 with Frontier Airlines, for travel from Oct 5-Oct 7.

now $126

Low $223

High $358

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

Frontier Airlines

Breeze Airways

Southwest Airlines

American Airlines

Last-minute flights going from Santa Ana to Sacramento

Fri, Sep 18

⌛ Last-Minute

SNA - Sacramento

Santa Ana (SNA) - Sacramento (SMF)

Frontier Airlines

$382

$352

One-way

Fri, Sep 18

⌛ Last-Minute

SNA - Sacramento

Santa Ana (SNA) - Sacramento (SMF)

Frontier Airlines

$431

$368

One-way

Fri, Sep 18

⌛ Last-Minute

SNA - Sacramento

Santa Ana (SNA) - Sacramento (SMF)

American Airlines

$432

$382

One-way

Fri, Sep 18

⌛ Last-Minute

SNA - Sacramento

Santa Ana (SNA) - Sacramento (SMF)

American Airlines

$426

$428

One-way

Sat, Sep 19

⌛ Last-Minute

SNA - Sacramento

Santa Ana (SNA) - Sacramento (SMF)

American Airlines

$351

$340

One-way

Sat, Sep 19

⌛ Last-Minute

SNA - Sacramento

Santa Ana (SNA) - Sacramento (SMF)

American Airlines

$432

$384

One-way

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

4 nights

Sep 24 - Sep 28

$440 → $196

55%

1 night

Sep 20 - Sep 21

$551 → $322

42%

2 nights

Nov 9 - Nov 11

$263 → $118

55%

3 nights

Oct 5 - Oct 8

$269 → $132

51%

Popular Airports to fly from Santa Ana to Sacramento

Santa Ana - Sacramento route insights

💸 Price insights

Recent fares are near the typical level.

Recent fares from Santa Ana to Sacramento are near the typical level, with a median price of $317.

📅 Best time to fly

Fly in March for the best prices.

Historically, March offers the lowest median price at $139, making it the cheapest month to fly.

⏱️ Flight duration

Flights are typically 10h 19m.

The median flight duration from Santa Ana to Sacramento is 10 hours and 19 minutes.

✈️ Airlines & availability

Connecting flights are dominant.

About 30% of recent flights are direct, with connecting flights typically having 2 stopovers.

🏆 Airline highlight

Frontier Airlines offers many direct deals.

Frontier Airlines has 60 direct deals, making it a prominent carrier on this route.

🎯 Booking tip

Deals appear frequently.

Deals for flights from Santa Ana to Sacramento appear frequently, typically within a 30-day window.

Santa Ana main airports to depart from

John Wayne (SNA)

Cheapest

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

📍 ~8 km from Santa Ana (reachable by car)

💸 Flights from ~$190

Sacramento main airports to arrive at

Sacramento International (SMF)

Cheapest

Sacramento International Airport is a convenient arrival choice for reaching Sacramento and surrounding areas.

📍 ~15 km from Sacramento (reachable by car)

💸 Flights from ~$187

Airports nearby Sacramento used as alternative

Oakland International (OAK)

Oakland International is a major hub with extensive flight options and often a convenient alternative to SFO.

Sacramento, United States

74% AI deal score

$1,298

$765

Save $533

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Business Class

Frequently Asked Questions About Flights to Sacramento

Cheap Flights from Santa Ana to Sacramento

Today’s best flight deals from Santa Ana to Sacramento

Santa Ana to Sacramento: Overview

Insights for flights from Santa Ana to Sacramento

How much is a round trip from Santa Ana to Sacramento

The cheapest time to fly from Santa Ana to Sacramento

Direct flights from Santa Ana to Sacramento

Last-minute flights going from Santa Ana to Sacramento

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

Popular Airports to fly from Santa Ana to Sacramento

Santa Ana - Sacramento route insights

Recent fares are near the typical level.

Fly in March for the best prices.

Flights are typically 10h 19m.

Connecting flights are dominant.

Frontier Airlines offers many direct deals.

Deals appear frequently.

Santa Ana main airports to depart from

Sacramento main airports to arrive at

Airports nearby Sacramento used as alternative

Business & First Class Flight Deals to Sacramento

Best Elite deals to Sacramento

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Oct 16

Oct 13

Sep 28

Sep 24

Oct 16

Oct 08

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Sep 28

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Oct 14

Frequently Asked Questions About Flights to Sacramento

When should I buy Santa Ana to Sacramento tickets?

What is a good price for a flight from Santa Ana to Sacramento?

Which months have the cheapest flights from Santa Ana to Sacramento?

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

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

How often do Santa Ana to Sacramento flight prices drop?

Related routes

More routes from Santa Ana

Flights to Sacramento from other cities

Santa Ana to Sacramento: Overview

Insights for flights from Santa Ana to Sacramento

How much is a round trip from Santa Ana to Sacramento

The cheapest time to fly from Santa Ana to Sacramento

Direct flights from Santa Ana to Sacramento

Last-minute flights going from Santa Ana to Sacramento

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

Popular Airports to fly from Santa Ana to Sacramento

Santa Ana - Sacramento route insights

Recent fares are near the typical level.

Fly in March for the best prices.

Flights are typically 10h 19m.

Connecting flights are dominant.

Frontier Airlines offers many direct deals.

Deals appear frequently.

Santa Ana main airports to depart from

Sacramento main airports to arrive at

Airports nearby Sacramento used as alternative

Business & First Class Flight Deals to Sacramento

Best Elite deals to Sacramento

Oct 16

Oct 16

Oct 13

Sep 28

Sep 24

Oct 16

Oct 08

Oct 01

Oct 17

Sep 28

Sep 28

Oct 14

Frequently Asked Questions About Flights to Sacramento

When should I buy Santa Ana to Sacramento tickets?

What is a good price for a flight from Santa Ana to Sacramento?

Which months have the cheapest flights from Santa Ana to Sacramento?