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$40+ Cheap flights from Santa Ana to Sacramento (SNA - SMF)

This is the cheapest one-way flight price found by a Cheapflights user in the last 72 hours by searching for a flight departing on 12/9. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
SNA — SMF
Nov 25 — Dec 21
Mon 11/25
Mon 12/2
1 adult, Economy
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Cheap flight deals from Santa Ana to Sacramento

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Santa Ana (SNA) to Sacramento (SMF). Learn about various techniques such as flexible date searches, comparing prices across and setting up price alerts. Use these methods to find the cheapest flights available for your travel needs. Data last updated November 20, 2024.

Most accurate provider

FlightHub
3 stars

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FlightHub
3 stars

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Round-trip from

$94
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One-way from

$40
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Cheapest flights from Santa Ana to Sacramento
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Santa Ana to Sacramento. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on November 20, 2024.

This CheapOair deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/19. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure CheapOair is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 12/126:45 amSNA - SMF
1 stop5h 59mSpirit Airlines
Sat 12/146:36 pmSMF - SNA
1 stop3h 14mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 11/19$94
This Booking.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/20. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Booking.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 12/146:45 amSNA - SMF
1 stop5h 37mMultiple Airlines
Sun 1/511:24 amSMF - SNA
1 stop20h 51mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 11/20$116
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/20. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Delta is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 12/117:00 amSNA - SMF
2 stops12h 09mDelta
Wed 12/186:20 amSMF - SNA
1 stop8h 18mDelta
Deal found 11/20$248
This Alaska Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/20. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Alaska Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 12/1412:50 pmSNA - SMF
1 stop9h 01mAlaska Airlines
Sun 12/156:00 amSMF - SNA
1 stop14h 09mAlaska Airlines
Deal found 11/20$252
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/20. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Southwest is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 12/203:50 pmSNA - SMF
Nonstop1h 35mSouthwest
Fri 12/208:35 pmSMF - SNA
Nonstop1h 40mSouthwest
Deal found 11/20$315

Find flights from Santa Ana to Sacramento within your budget

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Santa AnaSacramento

SNA - SMF

SNASMF

Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty

Thu 12/12

6:45 am-12:44 pm

1 stop5h 59m

Sacramento Intl

Sat 12/14

6:36 pm-9:50 pm

1 stop3h 14m

$94

Santa AnaSacramento

SNA - SMF

SNASMF

Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty

Sat 12/14

6:45 am-12:22 pm

1 stop5h 37m

Sacramento Intl

Sun 1/5

11:24 am-8:15 am

1 stop20h 51m

$116

Santa AnaSacramento

SNA - SMF

SNASMF

Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty

Wed 12/11

7:00 am-7:09 pm

2 stops12h 09m

Sacramento Intl

Tue 12/17

2:25 pm-10:30 pm

1 stop8h 05m

$248

Santa AnaSacramento

SNA - SMF

SNASMF

Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty

Sat 12/14

12:50 pm-9:51 pm

1 stop9h 01m

Sacramento Intl

Sun 12/15

6:00 am-8:09 pm

1 stop14h 09m

$252

Santa AnaSacramento

SNA - SMF

SNASMF

Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty

Mon 12/9

1:48 pm-5:39 pm

1 stop3h 51m

$40

Santa AnaSacramento

SNA - SMF

SNASMF

Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty

Sun 1/12

10:47 am-11:24 am

1 stop24h 37m

$62

Santa AnaSacramento

SNA - SMF

SNASMF

Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty

Wed 3/5

12:50 pm-9:00 pm

1 stop8h 10m

$121

Santa AnaSacramento

SNA - SMF

SNASMF

Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty

Tue 2/18

6:20 pm-11:58 pm

1 stop5h 38m

$159

Santa AnaSacramento

SNA - SMF

SNASMF

Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty

Fri 12/20

8:30 pm-10:00 pm

Nonstop1h 30m

$160

Santa AnaSacramento

SNA - SMF

SNASMF

Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty

Sat 12/14

5:08 pm-10:50 pm

1 stop5h 42m

$164

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Use the table below to compare price accuracy, trust ratings, and cancellation policies for each provider offering flight deals from Santa Ana to Sacramento in November.
ProviderPrice AccuracyTrust Score*
ExpediaPrice Accuracy1 starTrust Score*3 stars
FlightHubPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
eDreamsPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
PricelinePrice Accuracy1 starTrust Score*3 stars

*The Trust Score is based on feedback from users after their booking experience. It measures overall satisfaction, helping us identify issues like hidden fees, problems during the ticketing process, and the quality of customer service. This score is our best indicator of the provider's quality and reliability.

  • Most accurate provider: When it comes to deals on Santa Ana-Sacramento flights, users find the pricing of FlightHub to be most consistent on Cheapflights vs. FlightHub Users can find the same prices on Santa Ana-Sacramento flight deals on Cheapflights vs. FlightHub >95% of the time. Price accuracy is based on data collected from Santa Ana-Sacramento flight searches over the past month and is updated monthly.
  • Most trusted provider: When it comes to deals on Santa Ana-Sacramento flights, Cheapflights users trust FlightHub the most. FlightHub has received a user feedback score of 3 out of 3 stars (3 being the best), meaning they have been trusted the most by Cheapflights users looking for Santa Ana-Sacramento flight deals. Provider user feedback score is based on Cheapflights searches over the past month and is updated monthly.

Best time to book a flight from Santa Ana to Sacramento

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Travel insights for flights from Santa Ana to Sacramento

Get recent, data-driven insights about flights from Santa Ana to Sacramento including ideal travel times, pricing trends, and more.

What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Santa Ana to Sacramento?

Currently, October is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Santa Ana to Sacramento (average of $287). Flying from Santa Ana to Sacramento in June is currently the most expensive (average of $442). There are several factors that can impact the price of a flight, so comparing airlines, departure airports and flight times can provide users with more options.

What is the cheapest time of day to fly from SNA to SMF?

Find hourly flight availability from Santa Ana to Sacramento. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated November 20, 2024.

When flying from Santa Ana to Sacramento, the time of day you fly usually plays a role in the price. Save by searching for a flight in the afternoon, which can drop the price by up to 18% versus a flight in the evening.

What is the cheapest day to fly from Santa Ana to Sacramento?

Use this chart to determine the cheapest time to fly round-trip from Santa Ana to Sacramento. Price data was last updated on November 18, 2024.

Travelers seeking maximum savings on their Santa Ana to Sacramento flight should consider departing on Tuesday afternoons when fares are most often at their lowest. Thursday at noon flights should be avoided if possible as fares are typically the most expensive at this time.

Rainfall in Sacramento by month

Plan your trip to Sacramento by taking into account the average rainfall totals by month.

In terms of precipitation, rainfall in Sacramento ranges from 0.0 - 3.6 inches per month. January is typically the wettest month, when rainfall can reach 3.6 in. July is typically the driest time to visit Sacramento when rainfall is around 0.0 in.

Temperature in Sacramento by month

Plan your trip to Sacramento by taking into account the average temperature totals by month.

If weather is an important factor for your trip to Sacramento, use this chart to help with planning. For those seeking warmer temperatures, July is the ideal time of year to visit, when temperatures reach an average of 75.2 F. Travelers looking to avoid the cold should look outside of January, when temperatures are typically at their lowest (around 46.4 F).

Reviews of airlines servicing Sacramento

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to Sacramento. Read reviews, discover amenities, and learn about the overall travel experience offered by airlines. Use this information to make informed decisions when choosing an airline for your flight to Sacramento. Reviews last updated November 20, 2024.
Southwest
8.1
Very good
5,014 reviews

Comfort

8.1

Crew

8.7

Boarding

8.2

Overall

8.1

Food

7.2

Entertainment

7.7

Reviews

1 / 10

No issues. I needed pre boarding and I was able to get it without issue

Southwest
8.1
Very good
5,014 reviews
Southwest
8.1
Very good
5,014 reviews

Comfort

8.1

Crew

8.7

Boarding

8.2

Overall

8.1

Food

7.2

Entertainment

7.7

Reviews

1 / 10

No issues. I needed pre boarding and I was able to get it without issue

Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
9,461 reviews
Southwest
8.1
Very good
5,014 reviews

Comfort

8.1

Crew

8.7

Boarding

8.2

Overall

8.1

Food

7.2

Entertainment

7.7

Reviews

1 / 10

No issues. I needed pre boarding and I was able to get it without issue

Delta
8.0
Very good
8,756 reviews
Southwest
8.1
Very good
5,014 reviews

Comfort

8.1

Crew

8.7

Boarding

8.2

Overall

8.1

Food

7.2

Entertainment

7.7

Reviews

1 / 10

No issues. I needed pre boarding and I was able to get it without issue

United Airlines
7.4
Good
9,171 reviews
Southwest
8.1
Very good
5,014 reviews

Comfort

8.1

Crew

8.7

Boarding

8.2

Overall

8.1

Food

7.2

Entertainment

7.7

Reviews

1 / 10

No issues. I needed pre boarding and I was able to get it without issue

Spirit Airlines
6.3
Okay
8,174 reviews
Southwest
8.1
Very good
5,014 reviews

Comfort

8.1

Crew

8.7

Boarding

8.2

Overall

8.1

Food

7.2

Entertainment

7.7

Reviews

1 / 10

No issues. I needed pre boarding and I was able to get it without issue

Related info for your journey

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from Santa Ana to Sacramento. Access travel guides, tips, and recommendations to enhance your travel experience. Get information about local attractions, weather, transportation options, and more.

  • What airports do I use to fly from Santa Ana to Sacramento?

    If you book a flight from Santa Ana to Sacramento, you will be flying from J. Wayne/Orange Cnty to Sacramento Intl. Flights to Sacramento Intl (SMF) from Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty (SNA) take 1h 30m for a nonstop flight. There are 5 flights from J. Wayne/Orange Cnty to Sacramento per day from 5 airlines.

  • What are the cheapest airlines flying from Santa Ana to Sacramento round-trip?

    According to our current data, Spirit Airlines ($94), Delta ($248), and Alaska Airlines ($252) offers the cheapest pricing from Santa Ana to Sacramento. Users have found that Spirit Airlines is 62% cheaper than the other options available to this destination.

  • What are the cheapest airlines to fly from Santa Ana to Sacramento one-way?

    One-way options have recently been found by users for as low as $40 on Spirit Airlines. Other airlines that offer cheap prices include Frontier from $62 and Alaska Airlines from $131 one-way.

  • What are the cheapest flights from Santa Ana to Sacramento?

    While on average a flight from Santa Ana to Sacramento is generally $352, our data shows the cheapest flight currently is $160. When looking at the most popular route, (Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty - Sacramento Intl), you can expect to pay $83 for that flight.

  • Can I find deals for flights from Santa Ana to Sacramento that include hotel bookings?

    Yes. In addition to deals on Santa Ana to Sacramento flights, Cheapflights offers vacation packages that include both flights and hotel.

  • How can I find direct flights from Santa Ana to Sacramento?

    After entering your origin and destination, apply the non-stop filter on the search result page to find direct flights from Santa Ana to Sacramento.

  • Can I find deals for business class flights from Santa Ana to Sacramento?

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Santa Ana to Sacramento by cabin class. In addition to browsing deals, you can also filter by cabin class on the search results page after making a search.

  • What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Santa Ana to Sacramento?

    Currently, October is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Santa Ana to Sacramento (average of $287). Flying from Santa Ana to Sacramento in June is currently the most expensive (average of $442). There are several factors that can impact the price of a flight, so comparing airlines, departure airports and flight times can provide users with more options.

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Top 5 airlines flying from Santa Ana to Sacramento

Discover the top 5 airlines that operate flights from Santa Ana to Sacramento. Compare their services, reliability, and customer satisfaction ratings to choose the airline that best suits your travel preferences and needs. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 2,629,791 searches. Data last updated November 20, 2024.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
FrontierCheapest$39Average$91FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%
Spirit AirlinesCheapest$76Average$162FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time65%
DeltaCheapest$161Average$384FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
American AirlinesCheapest$267Average$431FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
SouthwestCheapest$310Average$454FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time63%
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