Cheap flights from Santa Ana to Oakland

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Cheapest round-trip flights $279
Southwest Nonstop 2 hr Thu, May 28 — Mon, Jun 1
The cheapest round-trip flight from Santa Ana to Oakland is currently $279
Cheapest one-way flight $128
Southwest Nonstop 2 hr Wed, May 27
The cheapest one-way flight from Santa Ana to Oakland is currently $128
Last-minute weekend getaway $573
Southwest Nonstop 2 hr Sat, May 9 — Sun, May 10
The cheapest last-minute weekend getaway from Santa Ana to Oakland is currently $573
Cheapest business class flights $978
Alaska 1 stop 16 hr Fri, May 29 — Mon, Jun 1
The cheapest business class round-trip flight from Santa Ana to Oakland is currently $978
Fastest flight 1 hr 20 min The fastest nonstop flight from Santa Ana to Oakland takes 1 hr 20 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 Santa Ana to Oakland is typically June. The most expensive month to fly is typically March.
June
Cheapest
Typical prices: $80–315
March
Most expensive
Typical prices: $270–465

Popular airlines from Santa Ana to Oakland

  • Southwest
    Nonstop
    from $279
    Typical price: $200–405
    45 weekly nonstop flights
    SNA - OAK Every day
    2248 weekly connecting flights
    SNA - OAK Every day
  • Alaska
    from $503
    Typical price: $360–830
    151 weekly connecting flights
    SNA - OAK Every day
  • JSX
    from $1,124
    Typical price: $1,050–1,650
    74 weekly connecting flights
    SNA - OAK Every day
  • Delta
    from $1,304
    Typical price: $1,350–1,750
    54 weekly connecting flights
    SNA - OAK Every day

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

Popular airports near Oakland

  • Oakland San Francisco Bay Airport (OAK)
    Oakland United States 15 min 6 mi
  • San Francisco International Airport (SFO)
    San Francisco United States 30 min 14 mi
  • San Jose Mineta International Airport (SJC)
    San Jose United States 47 min 35 mi
  • Sacramento International Airport (SMF)
    Sacramento United States 1 hr 27 min 71 mi

Frequently asked questions about flying from Santa Ana to Oakland

The cheapest flights from Santa Ana to Oakland are usually in June. Typical ticket prices in June range from $80 to $315.
The cheapest round-trip flight from Santa Ana to Oakland recently found on Google Flights was with Southwest from $279. The cheapest one-way flight was with Southwest from $128.

Some of the cheapest round-trip deals we found with different airlines:
  • The cheapest Southwest flight from Santa Ana to Oakland is $279, flying from May 28 to Jun 1.
  • The cheapest Alaska flight from Santa Ana to Oakland is $503, flying from May 29 to Jun 1.
  • The cheapest JSX flight from Santa Ana to Oakland is $1,124, flying from May 21 to May 25.
  • The cheapest Delta flight from Santa Ana to Oakland is $1,304, flying from Jul 3 to Jul 6.
The cheapest round-trip flight from Santa Ana to Oakland starts at $279 from Thu, May 28 to Mon, Jun 1. The cheapest one-way flight starts at $128 and departs on Wed, May 27.
1 hr 20 min is the shortest flight time from Santa Ana to Oakland.
Oakland is a year-round destination with a mild climate. Popular times to visit include the warmest months (May–Oct). Jack London Square is the site of many city events, including a weekly farmers’ market (Sun). Art + Soul Oakland (Aug) sees art, dance, music and kids’ events, plus food and craft vendors. The Eat Real Festival (Sep) offers cooking demonstrations, street food and live music in Jack London Square.
It's easy to use Google Flights to find the cheapest days to fly from Santa Ana to Oakland.
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 Santa Ana to Oakland 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 Santa Ana to Oakland.

In terms of nonstop flights, Southwest is the most popular. Southwest offers 45 nonstop flights and 2,248 connecting flights per week. Southwest flies from John Wayne Airport (SNA) to Oakland San Francisco Bay Airport (OAK) .

Other popular airlines flying from Santa Ana to Oakland are:
  • Alaska offers 151 connecting flights per week. Alaska flies from John Wayne Airport (SNA) to Oakland San Francisco Bay Airport (OAK) .
  • JSX offers 74 connecting flights per week. JSX flies from John Wayne Airport (SNA) to Oakland San Francisco Bay Airport (OAK) .
  • Delta offers 54 connecting flights per week. Delta flies from John Wayne Airport (SNA) to Oakland San Francisco Bay Airport (OAK) .
The number of connecting flights refers to distinct flights with at least one stop between Santa Ana and Oakland.
The cheapest round-trip flight from Santa Ana to Oakland recently found on Google Flights was with Southwest from $279. The cheapest one-way flight was with Southwest from $128.

Some of the cheapest round-trip deals we found with different airlines:
  • The cheapest Southwest flight from Santa Ana to Oakland is $279, flying from May 28 to Jun 1.
  • The cheapest Alaska flight from Santa Ana to Oakland is $503, flying from May 29 to Jun 1.
  • The cheapest JSX flight from Santa Ana to Oakland is $1,124, flying from May 21 to May 25.
  • The cheapest Delta flight from Santa Ana to Oakland is $1,304, flying from Jul 3 to Jul 6.
Southwest flies direct from Santa Ana to Oakland.
  • There are 45 Southwest direct flights from Santa Ana to Oakland 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 Santa Ana and Oakland at price $573 is offered by Southwest from Sat, May 9 to Sun, May 10.
Southwest flies direct from Santa Ana to Oakland.
  • There are 45 Southwest direct flights from Santa Ana to Oakland 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 Santa Ana to Oakland on a daily basis.
The cheapest direct (nonstop) round-trip flights between Santa Ana and Oakland start at $279 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 Santa Ana to Oakland, 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 Santa Ana and Oakland start at $978 from Fri, May 29 to Mon, Jun 1 with Alaska.
The cheapest economy class round-trip flights between Santa Ana and Oakland start at $279 from Thu, May 28 to Mon, Jun 1.
To book business class trips from Santa Ana to Oakland, 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 Santa Ana and Oakland starts at $573 from Sat, May 9 to Sun, May 10 with Southwest.
The cheapest last-minute deal between Santa Ana and Oakland at price $573 is offered by Southwest from Sat, May 9 to Sun, May 10.
To find last-minute flight deals from Santa Ana to Oakland, 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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