Cheap flights from Santa Ana to San Diego
Flights overview
Prices shown are for one adult in Economy class flights from Zürich to New York. This includes the cheapest Business class options where available.
Prices reflect the lowest available in the next three months, though they are subject to change and availability.
Last-minute deals apply to the cheapest weekend trips available in the next seven days, with weekend trips being flights departing between Thursday and Saturday and returning on Sunday or Monday.
Flight duration shown is based on nonstop flights or those with the fewest stops available.
Prices reflect the lowest available in the next three months, though they are subject to change and availability.
Last-minute deals apply to the cheapest weekend trips available in the next seven days, with weekend trips being flights departing between Thursday and Saturday and returning on Sunday or Monday.
Flight duration shown is based on nonstop flights or those with the fewest stops available.
Useful information for finding cheap flights from Santa Ana to San Diego and booking your next trip
| Cheapest round-trip flights | $347 |
Southwest
1 stop
4 hr
Thu, Jun 4 — Sun, Jun 7
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The cheapest round-trip flight from Santa Ana to San Diego is currently $347 | |
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| Cheapest one-way flight | $174 |
Southwest
1 stop
4 hr
Wed, Jun 3
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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
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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
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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 |
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| Nonstop flights | None | There are no direct flights on this route. |
When is the cheapest time to fly?
Typical prices for the least expensive flights for weekend trips from Santa Ana to San Diego per month. Insights are based on fares observed in the last 12 months. Current prices may differ.
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
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Typical prices: $165–320 |
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| March Most expensive
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Typical prices: $320–540 |
Popular airlines from Santa Ana to San Diego
Popularity is based on the number of weekly nonstop and connecting flights the airline operates. Connecting flights do not include interline routes.
Flight suggestions are based on an airline's cheapest round-trip fares from Santa Ana to San Diego in the next 3 months. Prices include required taxes + fees for one adult. Optional charges and bag fees may apply.
Typical prices are based on fares observed in the past year for one-week round trips with the same origin, destination, and airline.
- Southwestfrom $347Typical price: $270–5401259 weekly connecting flightsSNA - SAN Every day
- Unitedfrom $418Typical price: $315–670215 weekly connecting flightsSNA - SAN Every day
- Alaskafrom $402Typical price: $290–630193 weekly connecting flightsSNA - SAN Every day
- Americanfrom $425Typical price: $355–780187 weekly connecting flightsSNA - SAN Every day
- FrontierTypical price: $165–35515 weekly connecting flightsSNA - SAN Every Mon, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun
Popular airports near Santa Ana
Distance and driving time are relative to the city center. Airports are listed based on distance from Santa Ana center and popularity with travelers.
- 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
Distance and driving time are relative to the city center. Airports are listed based on distance from San Diego center and popularity with travelers.
- 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:
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 $418, flying from May 28 to Jun 1.
- 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.
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:
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 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:
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 $418, flying from May 28 to Jun 1.
- 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.
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.
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.
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.
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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Popular trips from Santa Ana
These suggestions are based on the cheapest fares to popular destinations in the next six months.
Prices include required taxes + fees for 1 adult. Optional charges and bag fees may apply.
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Seattle$227Jun 5 — Jun 7Nonstop 3 hr 4 min Delta
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Chicago$238Aug 8 — Aug 101 stop 7 hr 34 min Frontier
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