Cheap flights from Santa Ana to San Diego

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Cheapest round-trip flights $347
Southwest 1 stop 9 hr Thu, Jun 4 — Sun, Jun 7
The cheapest round-trip flight from Santa Ana to San Diego is currently $347
Cheapest one-way flight $174
Southwest 1 stop 4 hr Wed, Jun 3
The cheapest one-way flight from Santa Ana to San Diego is currently $174
Last-minute weekend getaway $621
Southwest 1 stop 4 hr Sat, May 9 — Sun, May 10
The cheapest last-minute weekend getaway from Santa Ana to San Diego is currently $621
Cheapest business class flights $592
Alaska 1 stop 13 hr Sat, May 30 — Sun, May 31
The cheapest business class round-trip flight from Santa Ana to San Diego is currently $592
Fastest flight 3 hr The fastest flight with stops from Santa Ana to San Diego takes 3 hr
Nonstop flights None There are no direct flights on this route.

When is the cheapest time to fly?

The cheapest month to fly from Santa Ana to San Diego is typically September. The most expensive month to fly is typically March.
September
Cheapest
Typical prices: $165–320
March
Most expensive
Typical prices: $320–540

Popular airlines from Santa Ana to San Diego

  • Southwest
    from $347
    Typical price: $270–540
    1259 weekly connecting flights
    SNA - SAN Every day
  • United
    from $398
    Typical price: $315–670
    215 weekly connecting flights
    SNA - SAN Every day
  • Alaska
    from $402
    Typical price: $290–630
    193 weekly connecting flights
    SNA - SAN Every day
  • American
    from $425
    Typical price: $355–780
    187 weekly connecting flights
    SNA - SAN Every day
  • Frontier
    Typical price: $165–355
    15 weekly connecting flights
    SNA - SAN Every Mon, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun

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 San Diego

  • San Diego International Airport (SAN)
    San Diego United States 10 min 2 mi
  • Tijuana International Airport (TIJ)
    Tijuana Mexico 37 min 16 mi
  • Los Angeles International Airport (LAX)
    Los Angeles United States 2 hr 2 min 111 mi
  • John Wayne Airport (SNA)
    Santa Ana United States 1 hr 21 min 78 mi

Frequently asked questions about flying from Santa Ana to San Diego

The cheapest flights from Santa Ana to San Diego are usually in September. Typical ticket prices in September range from $165 to $320.
The cheapest round-trip flight from Santa Ana to San Diego recently found on Google Flights was with Southwest from $347. The cheapest one-way flight was with Southwest from $174.

Some of the cheapest round-trip deals we found with different airlines:
  • The cheapest Southwest flight from Santa Ana to San Diego is $347, flying from Jun 4 to Jun 7.
  • The cheapest United flight from Santa Ana to San Diego is $398, flying from Jun 6 to Jun 8.
  • The cheapest Alaska flight from Santa Ana to San Diego is $402, flying from May 29 to Jun 1.
  • The cheapest American flight from Santa Ana to San Diego is $425, flying from Jun 5 to Jun 8.
The cheapest round-trip flight from Santa Ana to San Diego starts at $347 from Thu, Jun 4 to Sun, Jun 7. The cheapest one-way flight starts at $174 and departs on Wed, Jun 3.
3 hr is the shortest flight time from Santa Ana to San Diego.
Jun–Aug is when most people visit San Diego, where the weather's temperate year-round. Beaches are less crowded Dec–Feb, which bring cooler temperatures but brighter sun. Whale-watching season is from mid-Dec–mid-Mar. Major annual events include Comic-Con International (Jul), a massive comic book convention with workshops and film screenings. Fleet Week (autumn) is a large military appreciation event featuring Navy ship tours, an air show and more.
It's easy to use Google Flights to find the cheapest days to fly from Santa Ana to San Diego.
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 San Diego 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 San Diego.

In terms of flights, Southwest is the most popular. Southwest offers 1,259 connecting flights per week. Southwest flies from John Wayne Airport (SNA) to San Diego International Airport (SAN) .

Other popular airlines flying from Santa Ana to San Diego are:
  • United offers 215 connecting flights per week. United flies from John Wayne Airport (SNA) to San Diego International Airport (SAN) .
  • Alaska offers 193 connecting flights per week. Alaska flies from John Wayne Airport (SNA) to San Diego International Airport (SAN) .
  • American offers 187 connecting flights per week. American flies from John Wayne Airport (SNA) to San Diego International Airport (SAN) .
  • Frontier offers 15 connecting flights per week. Frontier flies from John Wayne Airport (SNA) to San Diego International Airport (SAN) .
The number of connecting flights refers to distinct flights with at least one stop between Santa Ana and San Diego.
The cheapest round-trip flight from Santa Ana to San Diego recently found on Google Flights was with Southwest from $347. The cheapest one-way flight was with Southwest from $174.

Some of the cheapest round-trip deals we found with different airlines:
  • The cheapest Southwest flight from Santa Ana to San Diego is $347, flying from Jun 4 to Jun 7.
  • The cheapest United flight from Santa Ana to San Diego is $398, flying from Jun 6 to Jun 8.
  • The cheapest Alaska flight from Santa Ana to San Diego is $402, flying from May 29 to Jun 1.
  • The cheapest American flight from Santa Ana to San Diego is $425, flying from Jun 5 to Jun 8.
No airline flies direct from Santa Ana to San Diego.
  • There are 1259 Southwest connecting flights from Santa Ana to San Diego per week. Flights are available every day.
  • There are 215 United connecting flights from Santa Ana to San Diego per week. Flights are available every day.
  • There are 193 Alaska connecting flights from Santa Ana to San Diego per week. Flights are available every day.
  • There are 187 American connecting flights from Santa Ana to San Diego per week. Flights are available every day.
  • There are 15 Frontier connecting flights from Santa Ana to San Diego per week. Flights are available on Monday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday and Sunday.
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 San Diego at price $621 is offered by Southwest from Sat, May 9 to Sun, May 10.
No airline flies direct from Santa Ana to San Diego.
  • There are 1259 Southwest connecting flights from Santa Ana to San Diego per week. Flights are available every day.
  • There are 215 United connecting flights from Santa Ana to San Diego per week. Flights are available every day.
  • There are 193 Alaska connecting flights from Santa Ana to San Diego per week. Flights are available every day.
  • There are 187 American connecting flights from Santa Ana to San Diego per week. Flights are available every day.
  • There are 15 Frontier connecting flights from Santa Ana to San Diego per week. Flights are available on Monday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday and Sunday.
Use the Stops filter while searching for flights, to see only nonstop options in your results.
There are no direct flights from Santa Ana to San Diego.
It's easy to find nonstop flights with Google Flights! Once you've searched for flights from Santa Ana to San Diego, 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 San Diego start at $592 from Sat, May 30 to Sun, May 31 with Alaska.
The cheapest economy class round-trip flights between Santa Ana and San Diego start at $347 from Thu, Jun 4 to Sun, Jun 7.
To book business class trips from Santa Ana to San Diego, 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 San Diego starts at $621 from Sat, May 9 to Sun, May 10 with Southwest.
The cheapest last-minute deal between Santa Ana and San Diego at price $621 is offered by Southwest from Sat, May 9 to Sun, May 10.
To find last-minute flight deals from Santa Ana to San Diego, 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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