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$179+ Cheap flights from Santa Ana, CA to San Diego (SNA - SAN)

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 12/14. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
SNA — SAN
Jan 11 — Jan 181
Sun 1/11
Sun 1/18
1 adult, Economy
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Cheap flight deals from Santa Ana to San Diego

Cheapest flights from Santa Ana to San Diego
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Santa Ana to San Diego. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on December 12, 2025.

This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/9. 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 Kiwi.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 12/236:45 amSNA - SAN
1 stop5h 26mMultiple Airlines
Sat 12/279:32 amSAN - SNA
1 stop23h 13mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 12/9$255
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/9. 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 Kiwi.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 12/228:16 pmSNA - SAN
1 stop15h 55mFrontier
Fri 12/267:21 pmSAN - SNA
1 stop22h 49mFrontier
Deal found 12/9$266
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/10. 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 Kiwi.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 12/2511:11 amSNA - SAN
1 stop25h 27mMultiple Airlines
Mon 12/292:10 pmSAN - SNA
2 stops20h 06mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 12/10$357
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/10. 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 Kiwi.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sun 12/148:19 pmSNA - SAN
1 stop16h 19mMultiple Airlines
Tue 12/166:25 amSAN - SNA
2 stops30h 17mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 12/10$487
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/9. 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 American Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 12/256:45 amSNA - SAN
1 stop8h 39mAmerican Airlines
Sun 12/287:30 pmSAN - SNA
1 stop13h 30mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 12/9$604
This Alaska Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/10. 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.
Mon 12/294:47 pmSNA - SAN
1 stop7h 04mAlaska Airlines
Thu 1/19:17 amSAN - SNA
1 stop7h 50mAlaska Airlines
Deal found 12/10$628
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/9. 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 American Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 12/241:02 pmSNA - SAN
1 stop19h 46mAmerican Airlines
Sun 12/287:30 pmSAN - SNA
1 stop19h 51mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 12/9$692
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/10. 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 United Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 12/127:50 pmSNA - SAN
1 stop12h 16mUnited Airlines
Tue 12/165:45 pmSAN - SNA
1 stop18h 32mUnited Airlines
Deal found 12/10$846

Find flight deals from Santa Ana to San Diego

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Santa Ana (SNA) to San Diego (SAN). 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 December 12, 2025.

Most accurate provider

eDreams
3 stars

Most trusted provider

eDreams
3 stars

Round-trip from

$217
(Alaska Airlines)

One-way from

$179
(Kiwi.com)

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

January

Average price

$282
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One-way flight from Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty to San Diego
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 9% potential increase in price ($22 potential increase over avg. RT price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 2% potential price decrease ($6 potential savings vs. average RT price).
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Cheapflights Fare Finder

 
Customize your flight search to find flights from Santa Ana to San Diego that fit within your specific budget. Explore options based on user searches and filter the results based on your desired price range. Find flights that match your budget for a cost-effective journey. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 2,558,603 searches. Data last updated December 12, 2025.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Santa Ana to San Diego that are best for you.

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Santa Ana

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San Diego

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Depart

Return

Price

Santa AnaSan Diego

SNA - SAN

SNASAN

Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty

Thu 1/8

10:14 am-11:09 pm

1 stop12h 55m

San Diego

Mon 1/12

2:20 pm-9:27 pm

1 stop7h 07m

$217

Santa AnaSan Diego

SNA - SAN

SNASAN

Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty

Tue 12/23

6:45 am-12:11 pm

1 stop5h 26m

San Diego

Sat 12/27

9:32 am-8:45 am

1 stop23h 13m

$255

Santa AnaSan Diego

SNA - SAN

SNASAN

Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty

Sat 12/27

2:13 pm-10:13 am

1 stop20h 00m

San Diego

Wed 12/31

1:06 pm-10:16 am

1 stop21h 10m

$255

Santa AnaSan Diego

SNA - SAN

SNASAN

Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty

Mon 12/22

8:16 pm-12:11 pm

1 stop15h 55m

San Diego

Fri 12/26

7:21 pm-6:10 pm

1 stop22h 49m

$266

Santa AnaSan Diego

SNA - SAN

SNASAN

Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty

Mon 4/6

8:55 pm-8:39 am

1 stop11h 44m

San Diego

Fri 4/10

9:59 pm-10:06 am

1 stop12h 07m

$342

Santa AnaSan Diego

SNA - SAN

SNASAN

Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty

Thu 12/25

11:11 am-12:38 pm

1 stop25h 27m

San Diego

Mon 12/29

2:10 pm-10:16 am

2 stops20h 06m

$357

Santa AnaSan Diego

SNA - SAN

SNASAN

Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty

Thu 12/25

6:45 am-3:24 pm

1 stop8h 39m

San Diego

Sun 12/28

7:30 pm-9:00 am

1 stop13h 30m

$604

Santa AnaSan Diego

SNA - SAN

SNASAN

Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty

Mon 12/29

4:47 pm-11:51 pm

1 stop7h 04m

San Diego

Thu 1/1

9:17 am-5:07 pm

1 stop7h 50m

$628

Santa AnaSan Diego

SNA - SAN

SNASAN

Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty

Thu 1/1

6:45 am-11:56 am

1 stop5h 11m

$181

Santa AnaSan Diego

SNA - SAN

SNASAN

Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty

Wed 12/31

8:22 pm-10:04 am

1 stop13h 42m

$252

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Compare providers for flights from Santa Ana to San Diego

Provider information is updated monthly. Please note that these providers often have deals for this flight, but the availability may vary on a day-by-day basis on Cheapflights.
Use the table below to compare price accuracy, trust ratings, and cancellation policies for each provider offering flight deals from Santa Ana to San Diego in December.
ProviderPrice AccuracyTrust Score*
ExpediaPrice Accuracy2 starsTrust Score*3 stars
FlightHubPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*1 star
eDreamsPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust 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, California-San Diego flights, users find the pricing of eDreams to be most consistent on Cheapflights vs. eDreams Users can find the same prices on Santa Ana, California-San Diego flight deals on Cheapflights vs. eDreams >95% of the time. Price accuracy is based on data collected from Santa Ana, California-San Diego flight searches over the past month and is updated monthly.
  • Most trusted provider: When it comes to deals on Santa Ana, California-San Diego flights, Cheapflights users trust eDreams the most. eDreams 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, California-San Diego flight deals. Provider user feedback score is based on Cheapflights searches over the past month and is updated monthly.

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Everything you need to know about your flight from Santa Ana to San Diego

What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Santa Ana, California to San Diego?

Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Santa Ana, California to San Diego (average of $63). Flying from Santa Ana, California to San Diego in October is currently the most expensive (average of $179). 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.

Related info for your journey

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

  • How long is the flight from Santa Ana, California to San Diego?

    Departing from Santa Ana, California to San Diego will take you 12h 55m. The distance between Santa Ana, California and San Diego is about 76 mi.

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

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

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

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

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

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Santa Ana to San Diego 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, California to San Diego?

    Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Santa Ana, California to San Diego (average of $63). Flying from Santa Ana, California to San Diego in October is currently the most expensive (average of $179). 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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