San Francisco Bay Area

$24+ Cheap flights from Santa Ana (SNA) to San Francisco Bay Area

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SNA — SFO
Mar 17 — Mar 241
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FlightHub
3 stars

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FlightHub
3 stars

Round-trip from

$47
(Cheapflightsfares)

One-way from

$29
(KAYAK)

Popular in

March

Cheapest in

October

Average price

$153
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From Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty to San Francisco Bay Area
One-way flight from Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty to San Francisco Bay Area
Highest demand for flights based on searches. 5% potential increase in price ($7 potential increase over avg. RT price).
Cheapest flight prices on average. 1% potential price decrease ($2 potential savings vs. average RT price).
Average for round-trip flights in March 2025

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

This Cheapflightsfares deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/10. 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 Cheapflightsfares is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 4/910:30 amSNA - OAK
Nonstop1h 23mSpirit Airlines
Wed 4/1612:48 pmOAK - SNA
Nonstop1h 28mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 3/10$47
This Alaska Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/11. 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.
Tue 3/2511:35 amSNA - SFO
Nonstop1h 29mAlaska Airlines
Mon 4/148:20 amSFO - SNA
Nonstop1h 29mAlaska Airlines
Deal found 3/11$57
This Cheapflightsfares deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/11. 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 Cheapflightsfares is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 4/125:51 pmSNA - SFO
Nonstop1h 37mFrontier
Sat 4/1912:59 pmSFO - SNA
Nonstop1h 36mFrontier
Deal found 3/11$58
This Travelocity deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/10. 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 Travelocity is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 3/245:44 pmSNA - SFO
Nonstop1h 35mMultiple Airlines
Wed 3/2611:55 amSFO - SNA
Nonstop1h 35mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 3/10$63
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/11. 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.
Tue 3/186:18 pmSNA - SFO
Nonstop1h 30mUnited Airlines
Wed 3/194:20 pmSFO - SNA
Nonstop1h 39mUnited Airlines
Deal found 3/11$77
This FlightHub deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/11. 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 FlightHub is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 4/83:33 pmSNA - SJC
1 stop4h 22mSpirit Airlines
Tue 4/152:04 pmSJC - SNA
1 stop7h 25mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 3/11$86
This Hawaiian Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/10. 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 Hawaiian Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 3/1511:31 amSNA - SFO
Nonstop1h 29mHawaiian Airlines
Tue 3/1810:24 amSFO - SNA
Nonstop1h 32mHawaiian Airlines
Deal found 3/10$97
This CheapOair deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/11. 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.
Tue 4/812:25 pmSNA - SJC
1 stop26h 34mFrontier
Sat 4/1212:03 pmSJC - SNA
1 stop4h 58mFrontier
Deal found 3/11$100
This CheapOair deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/11. 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.
Tue 4/86:45 amSNA - SJC
1 stop3h 08mMultiple Airlines
Thu 4/108:59 pmSJC - SNA
1 stop19h 41mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 3/11$108
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Thu 4/33:33 pmSNA - STS
1 stop21h 49mMultiple Airlines
Sun 4/612:38 pmSTS - SNA
1 stop21h 19mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 3/10$145
This Alaska Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/10. 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.
Tue 5/64:22 pmSNA - STS
Nonstop1h 38mAlaska Airlines
Tue 5/139:22 amSTS - SNA
Nonstop1h 40mAlaska Airlines
Deal found 3/10$167
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/11. 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.
Tue 7/2912:42 pmSNA - SFO
Nonstop1h 28mAmerican Airlines
Wed 8/68:08 amSFO - SNA
Nonstop1h 37mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 3/11$178

Find flights from Santa Ana to San Francisco Bay Area within your budget

Customize your flight search to find flights from Santa Ana to San Francisco Bay Area 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 March 12, 2025.

Fly from

Santa Ana

Fly to

San Francisco Bay Area

Route

Depart

Return

Price

Santa AnaOakland

SNA - OAK

SNAOAK

Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty

Wed 4/9

10:30 am-11:53 am

Nonstop1h 23m

Oakland

Wed 4/16

12:48 pm-2:16 pm

Nonstop1h 28m

$47

Santa AnaSan Francisco

SNA - SFO

SNASFO

Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty

Tue 3/25

2:20 pm-3:49 pm

Nonstop1h 29m

San Francisco

Wed 3/26

11:55 am-1:30 pm

Nonstop1h 35m

$57

Santa AnaSan Francisco

SNA - SFO

SNASFO

Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty

Sat 4/12

5:51 pm-7:28 pm

Nonstop1h 37m

San Francisco

Mon 4/14

2:10 pm-3:46 pm

Nonstop1h 36m

$58

Santa AnaSan Francisco

SNA - SFO

SNASFO

Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty

Mon 3/24

5:44 pm-7:19 pm

Nonstop1h 35m

San Francisco

Wed 3/26

11:55 am-1:30 pm

Nonstop1h 35m

$63

Santa AnaSan Francisco

SNA - SFO

SNASFO

Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty

Tue 3/25

3:50 pm-5:17 pm

Nonstop1h 27m

San Francisco

Tue 3/25

8:55 pm-10:30 pm

Nonstop1h 35m

$81

Santa AnaSan Jose

SNA - SJC

SNASJC

Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty

Tue 4/8

3:33 pm-7:55 pm

1 stop4h 22m

San Jose

Tue 4/15

2:04 pm-9:29 pm

1 stop7h 25m

$86

Santa AnaSan Jose

SNA - SJC

SNASJC

Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty

Tue 4/8

12:25 pm-2:59 pm

1 stop26h 34m

San Jose

Sat 4/12

12:03 pm-5:01 pm

1 stop4h 58m

$100

Santa AnaSan Jose

SNA - SJC

SNASJC

Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty

Tue 4/8

6:45 am-9:53 am

1 stop3h 08m

San Jose

Thu 4/10

8:59 pm-4:40 pm

1 stop19h 41m

$108

Santa AnaSanta Rosa

SNA - STS

SNASTS

Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty

Thu 4/3

3:33 pm-1:22 pm

1 stop21h 49m

Santa Rosa Sonoma County

Sun 4/6

12:38 pm-9:57 am

1 stop21h 19m

$145

Santa AnaSan Francisco

SNA - SFO

SNASFO

Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty

Wed 3/26

6:18 pm-7:48 pm

Nonstop1h 30m

San Francisco

Sun 3/30

8:25 am-10:04 am

Nonstop1h 39m

$157

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Travel insights for flights from Santa Ana to San Francisco Bay Area

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What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Santa Ana to San Francisco Bay Area?

Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Santa Ana to San Francisco Bay Area (average of $276). Flying from Santa Ana to San Francisco Bay Area in June is currently the most expensive (average of $400). 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 XIH?

Find hourly flight availability from Santa Ana to San Francisco Bay Area. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated March 12, 2025.

Regardless of the time of day you decide to fly, the ticket price will remain around the same. Book flights from Santa Ana to San Francisco Bay Area as you normally would.

Weekly flight availability from Santa Ana to San Francisco Bay Area

Explore weekly flight availability from Santa Ana to San Francisco Bay Area. Discover flights operating on different days of the week, giving you the flexibility to choose a travel day that best fits your plans. Compare info to find the most convenient option for your journey. Data last updated March 12, 2025.

The most flights from SNA to zzXIH are scheduled on a Monday (52 on average). You will have fewer flight options on Saturday, which is when the least amount of flights are scheduled (29 on average).

Rainfall in San Francisco Bay Area by month

Plan your trip to San Francisco Bay Area by taking into account the average rainfall totals by month.

In terms of precipitation, rainfall in San Francisco Bay Area ranges from 0.0 - 4.4 inches per month. January is typically the wettest month, when rainfall can reach 4.4 in. July is typically the driest time to visit San Francisco Bay Area when rainfall is around 0.0 in.

Temperature in San Francisco Bay Area by month

Plan your trip to San Francisco Bay Area by taking into account the average temperature totals by month.

If weather is an important factor for your trip to San Francisco Bay Area, use this chart to help with planning. For those seeking warmer temperatures, September is the ideal time of year to visit, when temperatures reach an average of 62.6 F. Travelers looking to avoid the cold should look outside of January, when temperatures are typically at their lowest (around 51.8 F).

Reviews of airlines servicing San Francisco Bay Area

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to San Francisco Bay Area. 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 San Francisco Bay Area. Reviews last updated March 12, 2025.
See what other customers who have flown with Southwest, Alaska Airlines and Delta from Santa Ana to San Francisco Bay Area have to say. Users can see the overall rating for each airline as well as how each is rated in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.

Comfort

8.1

Crew

8.7

Entertainment

7.6

Food

7.1

Boarding

8.2

Overall

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20

10.0
Excellent

Merlyn,Feb 2025

LAX - SMF

New Terminal is neat, lost of stores and places to catch a bite.

Comfort

8.1

Crew

8.7

Entertainment

7.6

Food

7.1

Boarding

8.2

Overall

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20

10.0
Excellent

Merlyn,Feb 2025

LAX - SMF

New Terminal is neat, lost of stores and places to catch a bite.

Comfort

8.1

Crew

8.7

Entertainment

7.6

Food

7.1

Boarding

8.2

Overall

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20

10.0
Excellent

Merlyn,Feb 2025

LAX - SMF

New Terminal is neat, lost of stores and places to catch a bite.

8.0
Very good

Comfort

8.1

Crew

8.7

Entertainment

7.6

Food

7.1

Boarding

8.2

Overall

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20

10.0
Excellent

Merlyn,Feb 2025

LAX - SMF

New Terminal is neat, lost of stores and places to catch a bite.

Comfort

8.1

Crew

8.7

Entertainment

7.6

Food

7.1

Boarding

8.2

Overall

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20

10.0
Excellent

Merlyn,Feb 2025

LAX - SMF

New Terminal is neat, lost of stores and places to catch a bite.

Comfort

8.1

Crew

8.7

Entertainment

7.6

Food

7.1

Boarding

8.2

Overall

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20

10.0
Excellent

Merlyn,Feb 2025

LAX - SMF

New Terminal is neat, lost of stores and places to catch a bite.

Related info for your journey

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  • What airport do you fly from for flights from Santa Ana to San Francisco Bay Area?

    Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty (SNA), located 4.8 mi from the city center, is the airport you fly out of when you book flights from Santa Ana to San Francisco Bay Area.

  • How popular is this Santa Ana to San Francisco Bay Area flight route?

  • What are the cheapest airlines to fly from Santa Ana to San Francisco Bay Area one-way?

    To fly one-way, consider booking your trip with Spirit Airlines, which is currently one of the cheapest options available, starting at $29. Alaska Airlines flights start at $29 while deals on Frontier start at $32 one-way.

  • What are the most popular routes from Santa Ana to San Francisco Bay Area?

  • What are the most reliable airlines from Santa Ana to San Francisco Bay Area?

    Consider Lufthansa (92%), Copa Airlines (88%) or Japan Airlines (87%) when booking your flight. These represent the most reliable airlines when flying from Santa Ana to San Francisco Bay Area.

  • What are the cheapest flights from Santa Ana to San Francisco Bay Area?

    On average you can expect to pay $763 for a flight from Santa Ana to San Francisco Bay Area. The cheapest flight overall is $28 while the most popular route, (Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty - San Francisco) is currently priced at $52.

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

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

  • How can I find direct flights from Santa Ana to San Francisco Bay Area?

    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 Francisco Bay Area.

  • Can I find deals for business class flights from Santa Ana to San Francisco Bay Area?

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Santa Ana to San Francisco Bay Area 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 San Francisco Bay Area?

    Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Santa Ana to San Francisco Bay Area (average of $276). Flying from Santa Ana to San Francisco Bay Area in June is currently the most expensive (average of $400). 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 9 airlines flying from Santa Ana to San Francisco Bay Area

Discover the top 9 airlines that operate flights from Santa Ana to San Francisco Bay Area. 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 2,558,603 searches. Data last updated March 12, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
FrontierCheapest$19Average$78FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%
Hawaiian AirlinesCheapest$38Average$186FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time85%
Spirit AirlinesCheapest$42Average$111FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time65%
DeltaCheapest$58Average$175FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
Alaska AirlinesCheapest$67Average$261FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
Breeze AirwaysCheapest$82Average$138FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
United AirlinesCheapest$92Average$248FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
American AirlinesCheapest$220Average$449FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
SouthwestCheapest$239Average$421FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time63%
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