Cheap flights from Sacramento to Santa Ana

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Cheapest round-trip flights $224
Frontier 1 stop 19 hr Sat, Jul 11 — Sun, Jul 12
The cheapest round-trip flight from Sacramento to Santa Ana is currently $224
Cheapest one-way flight $96
Frontier 1 stop 27 hr Wed, Jun 3
The cheapest one-way flight from Sacramento to Santa Ana is currently $96
Cheapest nonstop flights $357
Southwest Nonstop 2 hr Thu, May 28 — Mon, Jun 1
The cheapest nonstop round-trip flight from Sacramento to Santa Ana is currently $357
Last-minute weekend getaway $471
Frontier 1 stop 19 hr Thu, May 7 — Mon, May 11
The cheapest last-minute weekend getaway from Sacramento to Santa Ana is currently $471
Cheapest business class flights $508
Frontier 1 stop 19 hr Thu, Jul 23 — Sun, Jul 26
The cheapest business class round-trip flight from Sacramento to Santa Ana is currently $508
Fastest flight 1 hr 25 min The fastest nonstop flight from Sacramento to Santa Ana takes 1 hr 25 min
Nonstop flights Every day There are direct flights on this route every day.

When is the cheapest time to fly?

The cheapest month to fly from Sacramento to Santa Ana is typically June. The most expensive month to fly is typically March.
June
Cheapest
Typical prices: $135–315
March
Most expensive
Typical prices: $280–510

Popular airlines from Sacramento to Santa Ana

  • Southwest
    Nonstop
    from $357
    Typical price: $275–500
    44 weekly nonstop flights
    SMF - SNA Every day
    1506 weekly connecting flights
    SMF - SNA Every day
  • United
    from $269
    Typical price: $290–560
    170 weekly connecting flights
    SMF - SNA Every day
  • American
    from $379
    Typical price: $315–560
    145 weekly connecting flights
    SMF - SNA Every day
  • Alaska
    from $458
    Typical price: $360–840
    109 weekly connecting flights
    SMF - SNA Every day
  • Delta
    from $379
    Typical price: $315–740
    67 weekly connecting flights
    SMF - SNA Every day
  • Frontier
    from $224
    Typical price: $175–620
    19 weekly connecting flights
    SMF - SNA Every Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun

Popular airports near Sacramento

  • Sacramento International Airport (SMF)
    Sacramento United States 16 min 9 mi
  • San Francisco International Airport (SFO)
    San Francisco United States 1 hr 39 min 81 mi
  • San Jose Mineta International Airport (SJC)
    San Jose United States 1 hr 55 min 87 mi
  • Oakland San Francisco Bay Airport (OAK)
    Oakland United States 1 hr 30 min 71 mi

Popular airports near Santa Ana

  • John Wayne Airport (SNA)
    Santa Ana United States 14 min 4 mi
  • Los Angeles International Airport (LAX)
    Los Angeles United States 51 min 34 mi
  • Tijuana International Airport (TIJ)
    Tijuana Mexico 1 hr 52 min 98 mi
  • Long Beach Airport (LGB)
    Long Beach United States 27 min 17 mi

Frequently asked questions about flying from Sacramento to Santa Ana

The cheapest flights from Sacramento to Santa Ana are usually in June. Typical ticket prices in June range from $135 to $315.
The cheapest round-trip flight from Sacramento to Santa Ana recently found on Google Flights was with Frontier from $224. The cheapest one-way flight was with Frontier from $96.

Some of the cheapest round-trip deals we found with different airlines:
  • The cheapest Southwest flight from Sacramento to Santa Ana is $357, flying from May 28 to Jun 1.
  • The cheapest United flight from Sacramento to Santa Ana is $269, flying from Jun 4 to Jun 8.
  • The cheapest American flight from Sacramento to Santa Ana is $379, flying from May 28 to May 31.
  • The cheapest Alaska flight from Sacramento to Santa Ana is $458, flying from May 30 to Jun 1.
  • The cheapest Delta flight from Sacramento to Santa Ana is $379, flying from Jul 9 to Jul 12.
  • The cheapest Frontier flight from Sacramento to Santa Ana is $224, flying from Jul 11 to Jul 12.
The cheapest round-trip flight from Sacramento to Santa Ana starts at $224 from Sat, Jul 11 to Sun, Jul 12. The cheapest one-way flight starts at $96 and departs on Wed, Jun 3.
1 hr 25 min is the shortest flight time from Sacramento to Santa Ana.
Santa Ana is a year-round destination. It’s typically warm and dry Jun–Oct, with mild weather the rest of the year. Winters (Dec–Feb) see the highest chance of rainfall. The annual Cinco de Mayo Festival (May) draws large crowds with colorful parades, carnival rides, food vendors and live music.
It's easy to use Google Flights to find the cheapest days to fly from Sacramento to Santa Ana.
Just click the Departure label near the top of the page to open the calendar. Choose a start date and a return date to see how the round-trip fare changes on those specific days.
Adjust the trip type to see one-way fares. The cheapest available flights are highlighted and easy to spot. Once you settle on dates, click the Search button to see flight options and book the deal.

You can also turn on price tracking to get alerts if the price changes for a route or flight.
What counts as the best airline for your flights from Sacramento to Santa Ana really depends on your individual needs. You may have a favorite carrier or a loyalty program you like, but price, convenience, and airports served also come into play. Flexibility and booking terms – Can you change flights if you want to stay longer or get a refund if you have to postpone your trip? – are also factors that help determine which airline is best to fly from Sacramento to Santa Ana.

In terms of nonstop flights, Southwest is the most popular. Southwest offers 44 nonstop flights and 1,506 connecting flights per week. Southwest flies from Sacramento International Airport (SMF) to John Wayne Airport (SNA) .

Other popular airlines flying from Sacramento to Santa Ana are:
  • United offers 170 connecting flights per week. United flies from Sacramento International Airport (SMF) to John Wayne Airport (SNA) .
  • American offers 145 connecting flights per week. American flies from Sacramento International Airport (SMF) to John Wayne Airport (SNA) .
  • Alaska offers 109 connecting flights per week. Alaska flies from Sacramento International Airport (SMF) to John Wayne Airport (SNA) .
  • Delta offers 67 connecting flights per week. Delta flies from Sacramento International Airport (SMF) to John Wayne Airport (SNA) .
  • Frontier offers 19 connecting flights per week. Frontier flies from Sacramento International Airport (SMF) to John Wayne Airport (SNA) .
The number of connecting flights refers to distinct flights with at least one stop between Sacramento and Santa Ana.
The cheapest round-trip flight from Sacramento to Santa Ana recently found on Google Flights was with Frontier from $224. The cheapest one-way flight was with Frontier from $96.

Some of the cheapest round-trip deals we found with different airlines:
  • The cheapest Southwest flight from Sacramento to Santa Ana is $357, flying from May 28 to Jun 1.
  • The cheapest United flight from Sacramento to Santa Ana is $269, flying from Jun 4 to Jun 8.
  • The cheapest American flight from Sacramento to Santa Ana is $379, flying from May 28 to May 31.
  • The cheapest Alaska flight from Sacramento to Santa Ana is $458, flying from May 30 to Jun 1.
  • The cheapest Delta flight from Sacramento to Santa Ana is $379, flying from Jul 9 to Jul 12.
  • The cheapest Frontier flight from Sacramento to Santa Ana is $224, flying from Jul 11 to Jul 12.
Southwest flies direct from Sacramento to Santa Ana.
  • There are 44 Southwest direct flights from Sacramento to Santa Ana per week. Flights are available every day.
Use the Stops filter while searching for flights, to see only nonstop options in your results.
The cheapest last-minute deal between Sacramento and Santa Ana at price $471 is offered by Frontier from Thu, May 7 to Mon, May 11.
Southwest flies direct from Sacramento to Santa Ana.
  • There are 44 Southwest direct flights from Sacramento to Santa Ana per week. Flights are available every day.
Use the Stops filter while searching for flights, to see only nonstop options in your results.
There are direct flights from Sacramento to Santa Ana on a daily basis.
The cheapest direct (nonstop) round-trip flights between Sacramento and Santa Ana start at $357 from Thu, May 28 to Mon, Jun 1 with Southwest.
It's easy to find nonstop flights with Google Flights! Once you've searched for flights from Sacramento to Santa Ana, just select the nonstop flights only option in the 'Stops’ filter in the search form and view all available direct flights and their prices.
The cheapest business class round-trip flights between Sacramento and Santa Ana start at $508 from Thu, Jul 23 to Sun, Jul 26 with Frontier.
The cheapest economy class round-trip flights between Sacramento and Santa Ana start at $224 from Sat, Jul 11 to Sun, Jul 12.
To book business class trips from Sacramento to Santa Ana, look for the default Economy selection at the top, and change it to your desired cabin class such as Premium Economy, Business Class, or First Class. You can then select your departure and arrival dates, consider available options, and book your business travel.

You can also adjust the trip type to view one-way fares.
The best last-minute getaway deal for the next weekend between Sacramento and Santa Ana starts at $471 from Thu, May 7 to Mon, May 11 with Frontier.
The cheapest last-minute deal between Sacramento and Santa Ana at price $471 is offered by Frontier from Thu, May 7 to Mon, May 11.
To find last-minute flight deals from Sacramento to Santa Ana, start by entering the city names, select the desired departure and return dates, and hit the Search button to view flight options.

You can check for last-minute flights for the same day or adjust the trip type to see one-way fares.

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