Cheap flights from Santa Ana to San Francisco

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Cheapest round-trip flights $128
Frontier Nonstop 2 hr Thu, Jul 2 — Mon, Jul 6
The cheapest round-trip flight from Santa Ana to San Francisco is currently $128
Cheapest one-way flight $64
Frontier Nonstop 2 hr Thu, Jul 23
The cheapest one-way flight from Santa Ana to San Francisco is currently $64
Last-minute weekend getaway $240
Frontier Nonstop 2 hr Fri, May 8 — Sun, May 10
The cheapest last-minute weekend getaway from Santa Ana to San Francisco is currently $240
Cheapest business class flights $376
Frontier Nonstop 2 hr Thu, Jul 2 — Mon, Jul 6
The cheapest business class round-trip flight from Santa Ana to San Francisco is currently $376
Fastest flight 1 hr 26 min The fastest nonstop flight from Santa Ana to San Francisco takes 1 hr 26 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 San Francisco is typically June. The most expensive month to fly is typically February.
June
Cheapest
Typical prices: $80–180
February
Most expensive
Typical prices: $175–280

Popular airlines from Santa Ana to San Francisco

  • Alaska
    Nonstop
    from $257
    Typical price: $185–395
    46 weekly nonstop flights
    SNA - SFO Every day
    178 weekly connecting flights
    SNA - SFO Every day
  • United
    Nonstop
    from $257
    Typical price: $165–395
    42 weekly nonstop flights
    SNA - SFO Every day
    177 weekly connecting flights
    SNA - SFO Every day
  • Southwest
    from $277
    Typical price: $220–425
    576 weekly connecting flights
    SNA - SFO Every day
  • Frontier
    Nonstop
    from $128
    Typical price: $130–315
    4 weekly nonstop flights
    SNA - SFO Every Mon, Thu, Fri, Sun
    11 weekly connecting flights
    SNA - SFO Every Mon, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun
  • American
    from $277
    Typical price: $225–460
    174 weekly connecting flights
    SNA - SFO Every day
  • Delta
    from $1,304
    Typical price: $1,350–1,800
    78 weekly connecting flights
    SNA - SFO 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 San Francisco

  • San Francisco International Airport (SFO)
    San Francisco United States 19 min 11 mi
  • Oakland San Francisco Bay Airport (OAK)
    Oakland United States 27 min 11 mi
  • Sacramento International Airport (SMF)
    Sacramento United States 1 hr 34 min 78 mi
  • San Jose Mineta International Airport (SJC)
    San Jose United States 51 min 39 mi

Frequently asked questions about flying from Santa Ana to San Francisco

The cheapest flights from Santa Ana to San Francisco are usually in June. Typical ticket prices in June range from $80 to $180.
The cheapest round-trip flight from Santa Ana to San Francisco recently found on Google Flights was with Frontier from $128. The cheapest one-way flight was with Frontier from $64.

Some of the cheapest round-trip deals we found with different airlines:
  • The cheapest Alaska flight from Santa Ana to San Francisco is $257, flying from May 28 to May 31.
  • The cheapest United flight from Santa Ana to San Francisco is $257, flying from May 28 to May 31.
  • The cheapest Southwest flight from Santa Ana to San Francisco is $277, flying from Jun 11 to Jun 14.
  • The cheapest Frontier flight from Santa Ana to San Francisco is $128, flying from Jul 2 to Jul 6.
  • The cheapest American flight from Santa Ana to San Francisco is $277, flying from May 28 to May 31.
  • The cheapest Delta flight from Santa Ana to San Francisco is $1,304, flying from Jul 3 to Jul 6.
The cheapest round-trip flight from Santa Ana to San Francisco starts at $128 from Thu, Jul 2 to Mon, Jul 6. The cheapest one-way flight starts at $64 and departs on Thu, Jul 23.
1 hr 26 min is the shortest flight time from Santa Ana to San Francisco.
Apr–Dec is when most people visit San Francisco, with crowds peaking in summer. Although average temperatures are higher then, mornings and evenings often have damp, chilly fog. In summer, street fairs and cultural institutions offer free outdoor entertainment. Winter visitors will find the opera and ballet seasons in full swing. Major annual events include Chinese New Year (Feb), Bay to Breakers footrace (May), San Francisco Pride parade and festival (Jun), and San Francisco Fleet Week (Oct).
It's easy to use Google Flights to find the cheapest days to fly from Santa Ana to San Francisco.
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 Francisco 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 Francisco.

In terms of nonstop flights, Alaska is the most popular. Alaska offers 46 nonstop flights and 178 connecting flights per week. Alaska flies from John Wayne Airport (SNA) to San Francisco International Airport (SFO) .

In terms of flights, Southwest is the most popular. Southwest offers 576 connecting flights per week. Southwest flies from John Wayne Airport (SNA) to San Francisco International Airport (SFO) .

Other popular airlines flying from Santa Ana to San Francisco are:
  • United offers 42 nonstop flights and 177 connecting flights per week. United flies from John Wayne Airport (SNA) to San Francisco International Airport (SFO) .
  • Frontier offers 4 nonstop flights and 11 connecting flights per week. Frontier flies from John Wayne Airport (SNA) to San Francisco International Airport (SFO) .
  • American offers 174 connecting flights per week. American flies from John Wayne Airport (SNA) to San Francisco International Airport (SFO) .
  • Delta offers 78 connecting flights per week. Delta flies from John Wayne Airport (SNA) to San Francisco International Airport (SFO) .
The number of connecting flights refers to distinct flights with at least one stop between Santa Ana and San Francisco.
The cheapest round-trip flight from Santa Ana to San Francisco recently found on Google Flights was with Frontier from $128. The cheapest one-way flight was with Frontier from $64.

Some of the cheapest round-trip deals we found with different airlines:
  • The cheapest Alaska flight from Santa Ana to San Francisco is $257, flying from May 28 to May 31.
  • The cheapest United flight from Santa Ana to San Francisco is $257, flying from May 28 to May 31.
  • The cheapest Southwest flight from Santa Ana to San Francisco is $277, flying from Jun 11 to Jun 14.
  • The cheapest Frontier flight from Santa Ana to San Francisco is $128, flying from Jul 2 to Jul 6.
  • The cheapest American flight from Santa Ana to San Francisco is $277, flying from May 28 to May 31.
  • The cheapest Delta flight from Santa Ana to San Francisco is $1,304, flying from Jul 3 to Jul 6.
Alaska, United and Frontier fly direct from Santa Ana to San Francisco.
  • There are 46 Alaska direct flights from Santa Ana to San Francisco per week. Flights are available every day.
  • There are 42 United direct flights from Santa Ana to San Francisco per week. Flights are available every day.
  • There are 4 Frontier direct flights from Santa Ana to San Francisco per week. Flights are available on Monday, Thursday, Friday 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 Francisco at price $240 is offered by Frontier from Fri, May 8 to Sun, May 10.
Alaska, United and Frontier fly direct from Santa Ana to San Francisco.
  • There are 46 Alaska direct flights from Santa Ana to San Francisco per week. Flights are available every day.
  • There are 42 United direct flights from Santa Ana to San Francisco per week. Flights are available every day.
  • There are 4 Frontier direct flights from Santa Ana to San Francisco per week. Flights are available on Monday, Thursday, Friday and Sunday.
Use the Stops filter while searching for flights, to see only nonstop options in your results.
There are direct flights from Santa Ana to San Francisco on a daily basis.
The cheapest direct (nonstop) round-trip flights between Santa Ana and San Francisco start at $128 from Thu, Jul 2 to Mon, Jul 6 with Frontier.
It's easy to find nonstop flights with Google Flights! Once you've searched for flights from Santa Ana to San Francisco, 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 Francisco start at $376 from Thu, Jul 2 to Mon, Jul 6 with Frontier.
The cheapest economy class round-trip flights between Santa Ana and San Francisco start at $128 from Thu, Jul 2 to Mon, Jul 6.
To book business class trips from Santa Ana to San Francisco, 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 Francisco starts at $240 from Fri, May 8 to Sun, May 10 with Frontier.
The cheapest last-minute deal between Santa Ana and San Francisco at price $240 is offered by Frontier from Fri, May 8 to Sun, May 10.
To find last-minute flight deals from Santa Ana to San Francisco, 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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