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Cheap flights from Santa Ana to San Francisco

SNA — SFO
11 Oct — 18 Oct1
1 adult
1 adult, Economy

Cheapflights Tip: The best prices from Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty to San Francisco are usually found in January or February, booked 65 days in advance, depart on a Thursday or Tuesday and return on a Monday

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Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Santa Ana (SNA) to San Francisco (SFO). Learn about various techniques such as flexible date searches, comparing prices across and setting up price alerts. Use these methods to find the cheapest flights available for your travel needs. Data last updated 11 September 2025.

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September

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January

Average price

C$ 283

Good one-way deal

C$ 912 or less
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Best time to book a flight from Santa Ana to San Francisco

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How far ahead should I book a flight from Santa Ana to San Francisco?

Use this chart to determine the optimal time to book a round-trip flight from Santa Ana to San Francisco. Price data was last updated on 29 August 2025.

The best time to book flights from Santa Ana to San Francisco is 65 days before your desired departure date. The cost of your flight will likely increase significantly if you book two weeks in advance of your flight.

What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Santa Ana to San Francisco?

Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Santa Ana to San Francisco (average of C$ 276). Flying from Santa Ana to San Francisco in December is currently the most expensive (average of C$ 368). There are several factors that can impact the price of a flight, so comparing airlines, departure airports and flight times can provide users with more options.

What is the cheapest time of day to fly from SNA to SFO?

Find hourly flight availability from Santa Ana to San Francisco. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated 11 September 2025.

It’s typically best to fly out from Santa Ana to San Francisco in the morning. Doing so could potentially save you 29% on the flight price compared to flying in the afternoon, which is usually more expensive.

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  • How popular is this Santa Ana to San Francisco flight route?

    Within the past month, 6 users have taken a look at flights from Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty to San Francisco.

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    No one likes to see their flight delayed. When booking a flight from Santa Ana to San Francisco consider choosing Singapore Airlines (92%), Japan Airlines (89%) or Qantas Airways (85%) as they are the most reliable in getting you off to your destination on time.

  • Can I find deals for flights from Santa Ana to San Francisco that include hotel bookings?

    Yes. In addition to deals on Santa Ana to San Francisco flights, Cheapflights offers vacation packages that include both flights and hotel.

  • How can I find direct flights from Santa Ana to San Francisco?

    After entering your origin and destination, apply the non-stop filter on the search result page to find direct flights from Santa Ana to San Francisco.

  • Can I find deals for business class flights from Santa Ana to San Francisco?

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Santa Ana to San Francisco by cabin class. In addition to browsing deals, you can also filter by cabin class on the search results page after making a search.

  • What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Santa Ana to San Francisco?

    Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Santa Ana to San Francisco (average of C$ 276). Flying from Santa Ana to San Francisco in December is currently the most expensive (average of C$ 368). There are several factors that can impact the price of a flight, so comparing airlines, departure airports and flight times can provide users with more options.

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