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$29+ Cheap flights from Santa Ana (SNA) to San Francisco Bay Area

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SNA — SFO
Dec 28 — Jan 41
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Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Santa Ana (SNA) to San Francisco Bay Area (zzXIH). 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 23, 2024.

Round-trip from

$57
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One-way from

$33
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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

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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 December 23, 2024.

This Cheapflightsfares deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/22. 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.
Sun 12/293:06 pmSNA - OAK
Nonstop1h 25mSpirit Airlines
Fri 1/317:00 amOAK - SNA
Nonstop1h 28mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 12/22$72
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Thu 12/261:51 pmSNA - SFO
Nonstop1h 34mFrontier
Fri 1/103:48 pmSFO - SNA
Nonstop1h 34mFrontier
Deal found 12/22$171
This FlightHub deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/22. 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.
Fri 12/277:51 pmSNA - SJC
1 stop11h 55mSpirit Airlines
Mon 12/308:10 pmSJC - SNA
1 stop12h 01mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 12/22$237
This Mytrip deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/22. 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 Mytrip is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sun 12/297:51 pmSNA - SJC
1 stop11h 55mMultiple Airlines
Thu 1/27:26 pmSJC - SNA
1 stop12h 49mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 12/22$272
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Tue 12/316:45 amSNA - SFO
2 stops16h 06mMultiple Airlines
Mon 1/68:09 pmSFO - SNA
1 stop12h 20mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 12/22$414
This Alaska Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/22. 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 12/317:00 amSNA - SFO
Nonstop1h 42mAlaska Airlines
Tue 12/3112:59 pmSFO - SNA
Nonstop1h 30mAlaska Airlines
Deal found 12/22$457
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/22. 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.
Tue 12/317:45 amSNA - SFO
2 stops11h 45mSouthwest
Mon 1/611:20 amSFO - SNA
2 stops8h 10mSouthwest
Deal found 12/22$497
This Mytrip deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/22. 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 Mytrip is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 12/271:48 pmSNA - STS
1 stop8h 45mMultiple Airlines
Mon 12/309:25 amSTS - SNA
2 stops12h 43mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 12/22$515
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/22. 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.
Sun 12/294:35 pmSNA - SJC
Nonstop1h 20mSouthwest
Tue 12/319:20 amSJC - SNA
Nonstop1h 25mSouthwest
Deal found 12/22$522
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/23. 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.
Fri 12/276:45 amSNA - STS
1 stop5h 38mAmerican Airlines
Mon 12/304:26 pmSTS - SNA
1 stop5h 30mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 12/23$546
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/22. 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.
Sun 12/224:30 pmSNA - SFO
1 stop6h 07mAmerican Airlines
Sun 12/2912:20 pmSFO - SNA
1 stop6h 39mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 12/22$546
This Alaska Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/23. 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.
Fri 12/2711:42 amSNA - STS
Nonstop1h 38mAlaska Airlines
Mon 12/3010:37 amSTS - SNA
Nonstop1h 31mAlaska Airlines
Deal found 12/23$572

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 December 23, 2024.

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Santa AnaOakland

SNA - OAK

SNAOAK

Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty

Thu 1/9

9:23 am-10:42 am

Nonstop1h 19m

Oakland

Sun 1/12

7:00 am-8:28 am

Nonstop1h 28m

$57

Santa AnaSan Francisco

SNA - SFO

SNASFO

Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty

Fri 1/17

12:29 pm-2:04 pm

Nonstop1h 35m

San Francisco

Sun 1/19

3:48 pm-5:21 pm

Nonstop1h 33m

$63

Santa AnaSan Francisco

SNA - SFO

SNASFO

Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty

Thu 1/9

2:17 pm-3:48 pm

Nonstop1h 31m

San Francisco

Sun 1/12

7:20 am-9:01 am

Nonstop1h 41m

$77

Santa AnaSan Jose

SNA - SJC

SNASJC

Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty

Wed 2/19

6:45 am-10:21 am

1 stop3h 36m

San Jose

Wed 2/19

5:40 pm-9:39 pm

1 stop3h 59m

$85

Santa AnaSan Francisco

SNA - SFO

SNASFO

Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty

Wed 1/29

2:17 pm-3:48 pm

Nonstop1h 31m

San Francisco

Sun 2/2

11:23 am-4:07 pm

1 stop4h 44m

$98

Santa AnaSan Jose

SNA - SJC

SNASJC

Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty

Thu 1/23

3:00 pm-8:39 pm

1 stop5h 39m

San Jose

Sun 1/26

1:11 pm-9:57 am

1 stop20h 46m

$107

Santa AnaSanta Rosa

SNA - STS

SNASTS

Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty

Mon 2/3

4:16 pm-5:59 pm

Nonstop1h 43m

Santa Rosa Sonoma County

Tue 2/11

10:46 am-12:22 pm

Nonstop1h 36m

$157

Santa AnaSan Francisco

SNA - SFO

SNASFO

Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty

Thu 1/9

2:17 pm-3:48 pm

Nonstop1h 31m

San Francisco

Sun 1/12

12:00 pm-1:27 pm

Nonstop1h 27m

$178

Santa AnaSan Francisco

SNA - SFO

SNASFO

Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty

Fri 1/31

3:40 pm-5:26 pm

Nonstop1h 46m

San Francisco

Mon 2/3

10:35 am-12:13 pm

Nonstop1h 38m

$192

Santa AnaOakland

SNA - OAK

SNAOAK

Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty

Sat 2/8

2:17 pm-9:06 am

2 stops18h 49m

Oakland

Mon 2/10

7:32 pm-4:44 pm

2 stops21h 12m

$215

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Best time to book a flight from Santa Ana to San Francisco Bay Area

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

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

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 $406). 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 December 23, 2024.

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 December 23, 2024.

The most flights from SNA to zzXIH are scheduled on a Friday (59 on average). You will have fewer flight options on Tuesday, 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 December 23, 2024.
See what other customers who have flown with Alaska Airlines, American Airlines and Frontier 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.
8.1
Very good
4,780 reviews

Crew

8.7

Food

7.2

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

8.1

Entertainment

7.7

Overall

8.1

Reviews

1 / 10

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

8.1
Very good
4,780 reviews
8.1
Very good
4,780 reviews

Crew

8.7

Food

7.2

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

8.1

Entertainment

7.7

Overall

8.1

Reviews

1 / 10

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

8.0
Very good
9,549 reviews
8.1
Very good
4,780 reviews

Crew

8.7

Food

7.2

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

8.1

Entertainment

7.7

Overall

8.1

Reviews

1 / 10

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

8.0
Very good
8,594 reviews
8.1
Very good
4,780 reviews

Crew

8.7

Food

7.2

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

8.1

Entertainment

7.7

Overall

8.1

Reviews

1 / 10

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

7.4
Good
9,028 reviews
8.1
Very good
4,780 reviews

Crew

8.7

Food

7.2

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

8.1

Entertainment

7.7

Overall

8.1

Reviews

1 / 10

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

7.2
Good
10,000 reviews
8.1
Very good
4,780 reviews

Crew

8.7

Food

7.2

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

8.1

Entertainment

7.7

Overall

8.1

Reviews

1 / 10

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

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 $33. Frontier flights start at $34 while deals on United Airlines start at $59 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 Emirates (89%), Lufthansa (87%) or Air Canada (83%) 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 $522 for a flight from Santa Ana to San Francisco Bay Area. The cheapest flight overall is $29 while the most popular route, (Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty - San Francisco) is currently priced at $38.

  • 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 $406). 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 December 23, 2024.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
FrontierCheapest$19Average$88FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%
Spirit AirlinesCheapest$45Average$117FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time65%
JetBlueCheapest$45Average$201FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%
DeltaCheapest$46Average$203FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
Breeze AirwaysCheapest$62Average$144FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
Alaska AirlinesCheapest$113Average$262FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
United AirlinesCheapest$140Average$293FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
American AirlinesCheapest$253Average$467FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
SouthwestCheapest$317Average$490FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time63%
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