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Cheap flights from San Francisco to Santa Ana, CA from C$ 129

This is the cheapest one-way flight price found by a Cheapflights user in the last 72 hours by searching for a flight departing on 18/2. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
SFO — SNA
25 Feb — 4 Mar1
1 adult
1 adult, Economy, 0 bags

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Cheapest flights from San Francisco to Santa Ana
Explore the most affordable flight options available from San Francisco to Santa Ana. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on 26 January 2026.

Tue 3/32:35 p.m.
SFO
-
SNA
1 stop6h 25m
Southwest
Sat 7/36:45 a.m.
SNA
-
SFO
1 stop7h 00m
Southwest
Deal found 26/1C$ 242
Sun 15/25:30 a.m.
SFO
-
SNA
1 stop5h 55m
Southwest
Wed 18/25:15 p.m.
SNA
-
SFO
1 stop4h 35m
Southwest
Deal found 25/1C$ 256
Wed 25/27:50 a.m.
SFO
-
SNA
Nonstop1h 39m
Alaska Airlines
Wed 25/211:48 a.m.
SNA
-
SFO
Nonstop1h 41m
Alaska Airlines
Deal found 26/1C$ 263
Wed 25/212:30 p.m.
SFO
-
SNA
Nonstop1h 40m
Alaska Airlines
Thu 5/310:06 a.m.
SNA
-
SFO
Nonstop1h 44m
Alaska Airlines
Deal found 26/1C$ 270
Sun 15/27:35 a.m.
SFO
-
SNA
2 stops9h 15m
Southwest
Tue 17/210:35 a.m.
SNA
-
SFO
1 stop12h 15m
Southwest
Deal found 25/1C$ 271
Thu 26/25:00 a.m.
SFO
-
SNA
2 stops9h 15m
Southwest
Thu 5/311:55 a.m.
SNA
-
SFO
1 stop8h 10m
Southwest
Deal found 26/1C$ 277
Mon 23/23:20 p.m.
SFO
-
SNA
1 stop3h 45m
Southwest
Sun 1/34:55 p.m.
SNA
-
SFO
1 stop7h 10m
Southwest
Deal found 26/1C$ 284
Wed 18/210:00 a.m.
SFO
-
SNA
2 stops6h 40m
Southwest
Wed 25/212:00 p.m.
SNA
-
SFO
2 stops10h 20m
Southwest
Deal found 24/1C$ 285
Tue 17/310:45 a.m.
SFO
-
SNA
Nonstop1h 37m
United Airlines
Tue 17/36:35 p.m.
SNA
-
SFO
Nonstop1h 35m
United Airlines
Deal found 24/1C$ 289
Thu 26/25:00 a.m.
SFO
-
SNA
2 stops9h 15m
Southwest
Sun 1/34:55 p.m.
SNA
-
SFO
1 stop7h 10m
Southwest
Deal found 26/1C$ 290
Sun 22/23:00 p.m.
SFO
-
SNA
1 stop5h 15m
Southwest
Tue 24/26:45 a.m.
SNA
-
SFO
1 stop4h 10m
Southwest
Deal found 26/1C$ 297

Find flight deals from San Francisco to Santa Ana

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from San Francisco (SFO) to Santa Ana (SNA). 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 26 January 2026.

Round-trip from

C$ 242

One-way from

C$ 129

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C$ 311
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  • 3/3-7/3
  • 2 total stops
  • 13h 25m total
  • San Francisco to Santa Ana
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  • 18/2
  • 2 total stops
  • 6h 40m total
  • San Francisco to Santa Ana
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Depart

Return

Price

San FranciscoSanta Ana

SFO - SNA

SFOSNA

San Francisco

Wed 25/2

5:05 a.m.-11:10 a.m.

1 stop6h 05m

Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty

Tue 10/3

8:00 p.m.-12:15 a.m.

1 stop4h 15m

C$ 242

San FranciscoSanta Ana

SFO - SNA

SFOSNA

San Francisco

Sun 12/4

6:50 a.m.-8:35 a.m.

Nonstop1h 45m

Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty

Tue 14/4

6:45 a.m.-8:33 a.m.

Nonstop1h 48m

C$ 270

San FranciscoSanta Ana

SFO - SNA

SFOSNA

San Francisco

Mon 13/4

4:19 p.m.-5:58 p.m.

Nonstop1h 39m

Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty

Tue 14/4

6:35 p.m.-8:11 p.m.

Nonstop1h 36m

C$ 270

San FranciscoSanta Ana

SFO - SNA

SFOSNA

San Francisco

Fri 27/2

5:00 a.m.-1:15 p.m.

1 stop8h 15m

Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty

Sun 1/3

4:55 p.m.-12:05 a.m.

1 stop7h 10m

C$ 284

San FranciscoSanta Ana

SFO - SNA

SFOSNA

San Francisco

Thu 16/4

5:05 a.m.-10:30 a.m.

1 stop5h 25m

Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty

Thu 16/4

3:50 p.m.-11:05 p.m.

1 stop7h 15m

C$ 284

San FranciscoSanta Ana

SFO - SNA

SFOSNA

San Francisco

Sat 11/4

3:17 p.m.-4:56 p.m.

Nonstop1h 39m

Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty

Sat 11/4

8:08 p.m.-9:55 p.m.

Nonstop1h 47m

C$ 304

San FranciscoSanta Ana

SFO - SNA

SFOSNA

San Francisco

Tue 17/3

7:23 p.m.-9:03 p.m.

Nonstop1h 40m

Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty

Sat 21/3

6:45 a.m.-8:33 a.m.

Nonstop1h 48m

C$ 311

San FranciscoSanta Ana

SFO - SNA

SFOSNA

San Francisco

Sat 14/3

7:50 a.m.-9:29 a.m.

Nonstop1h 39m

Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty

Thu 19/3

6:45 a.m.-8:33 a.m.

Nonstop1h 48m

C$ 311

San FranciscoSanta Ana

SFO - SNA

SFOSNA

San Francisco

Tue 17/3

7:23 p.m.-9:03 p.m.

Nonstop1h 40m

Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty

Thu 19/3

6:45 a.m.-8:33 a.m.

Nonstop1h 48m

C$ 311

San FranciscoSanta Ana

SFO - SNA

SFOSNA

San Francisco

Thu 26/2

7:50 a.m.-9:29 a.m.

Nonstop1h 39m

Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty

Tue 10/3

11:48 a.m.-1:29 p.m.

Nonstop1h 41m

C$ 311

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

Use this chart to determine the optimal time to book a round-trip flight from San Francisco to Santa Ana. Price data was last updated on 23 January 2026.

To ensure you get the cheapest price possible for a flight from San Francisco to Santa Ana, California, you should look to book at least 71 days in advance of your intended travel date. The price of your flight may increase if you delay and leave booking until a week or so before departure.

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

Currently, April is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from San Francisco to Santa Ana, California (average of C$ 40). Flying from San Francisco to Santa Ana, California in July is currently the most expensive (average of C$ 78). 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 SFO to SNA?

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Regardless of the time of day you decide to fly, the ticket price will remain around the same. Book flights from San Francisco to Santa Ana, California as you normally would.

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

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

  • How long is the flight from San Francisco to Santa Ana, California?

    Southwest and Alaska Airlines can get you from San Francisco to Santa Ana, California in just under 1h 45m. Your travel time can differ by up to 4h 40m. There are 599 km between San Francisco and Santa Ana, California. When browsing for deals, the options you’ll see will be for both direct flights and flights with stops.

  • What are the most reliable airlines from San Francisco to Santa Ana, California?

    Before booking your flight to Santa Ana, California from San Francisco, check out the most reliable airlines to get you to your destination on time: United Airlines (86%), Air Canada (85%), Frontier( 83%).

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

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

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

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

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

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from San Francisco to Santa Ana 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 San Francisco to Santa Ana, California?

    Currently, April is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from San Francisco to Santa Ana, California (average of C$ 40). Flying from San Francisco to Santa Ana, California in July is currently the most expensive (average of C$ 78). 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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