What percentage of Santa Ana to San Francisco flights are direct?

In the trailing 90 days, a substantial majority of flights from Santa Ana to San Francisco have been direct, accounting for 83.2% of all flights. For flights that include stopovers, travelers typically experience one stop. This high percentage of direct flights indicates a convenient travel option for this route.

How many hours is the flight from Santa Ana to San Francisco?

A direct flight from Santa Ana to San Francisco typically takes 1 hour and 36 minutes. This is a relatively short journey, covering a distance of 599 kilometers. Flights with one stop, however, have a significantly longer median duration, averaging 12 hours and 39 minutes. Travelers prioritizing speed should opt for direct routes.

Are there frequently good prices on flights from Santa Ana to San Francisco?

Historically, good prices on flights from Santa Ana to San Francisco have been frequent. This route is classified as offering frequent deals. This consistent availability of favorable fares suggests that travelers have a good chance of finding a suitable price for their journey.

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Santa Ana to San Francisco: Overview

Insights for flights from Santa Ana to San Francisco

Flights from Santa Ana to San Francisco typically cover a distance of 599 kilometers, classifying this as a short-haul route. Right now, fares to San Francisco from Santa Ana are typically $124–$288, with a median of $184. Currently, prices are below the typical level, and about 40% of recent fares have been classified as a good price. New deals appear almost daily for this route.

When is the cheapest time to fly from Santa Ana to San Francisco? The data indicates that May is the cheapest month to fly, with a median fare of $119. Following closely, February offers a median fare of $128, and April also presents competitive pricing with a median of $158.

For travelers seeking cheap flights from Santa Ana to San Francisco, you'll find that almost all itineraries are non-stop, with direct flights from Santa Ana to San Francisco making up 83.2% of recent fares. For the remaining itineraries that do include connections, they typically involve one stopover.

A typical journey from Santa Ana to San Francisco takes approximately 3h 14m, including any connections. This median duration reflects the overall travel time you can expect for this route, encompassing both direct and connecting itineraries.

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

Regular price: $412 - $614

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

The regular price range for flights from Santa Ana to San Francisco is between $412 and $614. The current lowest deal is $131 with Frontier Airlines for travel from Aug 24-Aug 26.

now $131

Low $412

High $614

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

Jan

Feb

Mar

Apr

May

Jun

Jul

Aug

Sep

Oct

Nov

Dec

Direct flights from Santa Ana to San Francisco

Frontier Airlines

Last-minute flights going from Santa Ana to San Francisco

Sat, Aug 1

⌛ Last-Minute

SNA - San Francisco

Santa Ana (SNA) - San Francisco (SFO)

Alaska Airlines, Inc.

$577

$249

One-way

Sat, Aug 1

⌛ Last-Minute

SNA - San Francisco

Santa Ana (SNA) - San Francisco (SFO)

Alaska Airlines, Inc.

$490

$261

One-way

Sun, Aug 2

⌛ Last-Minute

SNA - San Francisco

Santa Ana (SNA) - San Francisco (SFO)

Alaska Airlines, Inc.

$528

$225

One-way

Sun, Aug 2

⌛ Last-Minute

SNA - San Francisco

Santa Ana (SNA) - San Francisco (SFO)

Frontier Airlines

$591

$274

One-way

Sun, Aug 2

⌛ Last-Minute

SNA - San Francisco

Santa Ana (SNA) - San Francisco (SFO)

Alaska Airlines, Inc.

$825

$299

One-way

Mon, Aug 3

⌛ Last-Minute

SNA - San Francisco

Santa Ana (SNA) - San Francisco (SFO)

Alaska Airlines, Inc.

$453

$190

One-way

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

3 nights

Aug 2 - Aug 5

$825 → $299

64%

2 nights

Aug 11 - Aug 13

$617 → $140

77%

4 nights

Aug 11 - Aug 15

$612 → $140

77%

1 night

Aug 12 - Aug 13

$611 → $141

77%

Popular Airports to fly from Santa Ana to San Francisco

Santa Ana - San Francisco route insights

💸 Price insights

Recent fares are below the typical level.

Recent fares from Santa Ana to San Francisco are below the typical level for the route.

📅 Best time to fly

Fly in May for the lowest prices.

Historically, May is the cheapest month to fly, with a median price of $119.

⏱️ Flight duration

Direct flights take 3h 14m on average.

The typical direct flight duration from Santa Ana to San Francisco is 3 hours and 14 minutes.

✈️ Airlines & availability

83.2% of recent flights are direct.

Most flights on this route are direct, with frequent deals available.

🏆 Airline highlight

Frontier Airlines offers direct flights.

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

🎯 Booking tip

Good prices are available 40% of the time.

Historically, good prices for this route are available 40% of the time.

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.

📍 ~6 km from Santa Ana city center (reachable by car)

💸 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.

📍 ~20 km from San Francisco (reachable by BART and car)

💸 Flights from ~$101

Airports nearby San Francisco used as alternative

Oakland International (OAK)

Oakland International is a useful alternative, offering extensive domestic options and direct BART rail access.

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

💸 Flights from ~$143

Business & First Class Flight Deals to San Francisco

73% AI deal score

$621

$446

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Frequently Asked Questions About Flights to San Francisco

Historically, the most favorable prices for flights from Santa Ana to San Francisco are found when booking 28-59 days in advance. During this period, the average price is typically around $117. Booking within 0-6 days of departure, however, sees the average price rise significantly to approximately $461. This suggests that planning at least a month in advance can lead to considerable savings.

Across the trailing quarter, a good price for a flight from Santa Ana to San Francisco is considered to be $124 or less. The median price for this route has been $184. Prices can range, with 75% of observed prices falling below $288. Travelers aiming for a budget-friendly trip should target fares at or below the $124 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 fares, with a median price of $128. In contrast, the annual median price for this route is $184, indicating that certain months offer significant savings compared to the yearly average.

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Santa Ana to San Francisco: Overview

Insights for flights from Santa Ana to San Francisco

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

Regular price: $412 - $614

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

The regular price range for flights from Santa Ana to San Francisco is between $412 and $614. The current lowest deal is $131 with Frontier Airlines for travel from Aug 24-Aug 26.

now $131

Low $412

High $614

The cheapest time to fly from Santa Ana to San Francisco

May

Cheapest

Flights from $119

August

Most Expensive

Flights from $278

Jan

Feb

Mar

Apr

May

Jun

Jul

Aug

Sep

Oct

Nov

Dec

Direct flights from Santa Ana to San Francisco

Frontier Airlines

Last-minute flights going from Santa Ana to San Francisco

Sat, Aug 1

⌛ Last-Minute

SNA - San Francisco

Santa Ana (SNA) - San Francisco (SFO)

Alaska Airlines, Inc.

$577

$249

One-way

Sat, Aug 1

⌛ Last-Minute

SNA - San Francisco

Santa Ana (SNA) - San Francisco (SFO)

Alaska Airlines, Inc.

$490

$261

One-way

Sun, Aug 2

⌛ Last-Minute

SNA - San Francisco

Santa Ana (SNA) - San Francisco (SFO)

Alaska Airlines, Inc.

$528

$225

One-way

Sun, Aug 2

⌛ Last-Minute

SNA - San Francisco

Santa Ana (SNA) - San Francisco (SFO)

Frontier Airlines

$591

$274

One-way

Sun, Aug 2

⌛ Last-Minute

SNA - San Francisco

Santa Ana (SNA) - San Francisco (SFO)

Alaska Airlines, Inc.

$825

$299

One-way

Mon, Aug 3

⌛ Last-Minute

SNA - San Francisco

Santa Ana (SNA) - San Francisco (SFO)

Alaska Airlines, Inc.

$453

$190

One-way

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

3 nights

Aug 2 - Aug 5

$825 → $299

64%

2 nights

Aug 11 - Aug 13

$617 → $140

77%

4 nights

Aug 11 - Aug 15

$612 → $140

77%

1 night

Aug 12 - Aug 13

$611 → $141

77%

Popular Airports to fly from Santa Ana to San Francisco