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$39+ Cheap flights from Santa Ana to San Francisco (SNA - SFO)
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SNA — SFO
Jul 8 — Jul 151
1 adult, Economy
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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 (SFO). 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 July 3, 2025.
Round-trip from | $76 (Frontier) |
|---|---|
One-way from | $39 (Alaska Airlines) |
Popular in | July |
Cheapest in | January |
Average price | $206 |
Good round-trip deal | $141 or less |
Good one-way deal | $79 or less |
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Cheapest flights from Santa Ana to San FranciscoExplore the most affordable flight options available from Santa Ana to San Francisco. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on July 3, 2025.
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Santa Ana to San Francisco. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on July 3, 2025.
This Frontier deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/1. 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 Frontier is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 8/47:26 pmSNA - SFO
Nonstop1h 30mFrontier
Thu 8/71:07 pmSFO - SNA
Nonstop1h 40mFrontier
Deal found 7/1![Frontier logo]()
$76
This Orbitz deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/2. 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 Orbitz is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 8/66:45 amSNA - SFO
Nonstop1h 41mMultiple Airlines
Mon 8/111:07 pmSFO - SNA
Nonstop1h 40mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 7/2![Multiple Airlines logo]()
$102
This Alaska Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/1. 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 8/1212:42 pmSNA - SFO
Nonstop1h 28mAlaska Airlines
Thu 8/1411:00 amSFO - SNA
Nonstop1h 40mAlaska Airlines
Deal found 7/1![Alaska Airlines logo]()
$107
This Hawaiian Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/3. 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.
Thu 7/246:45 amSNA - SFO
Nonstop1h 41mHawaiian Airlines
Tue 7/298:40 amSFO - SNA
Nonstop1h 39mHawaiian Airlines
Deal found 7/3![Hawaiian Airlines logo]()
$117
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Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Santa Ana to San Francisco that are best for you.
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Depart
Return
Price
Santa AnaSan Francisco
SNA - SFO
SNASFO
Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty
Mon 8/4
7:26 pm-8:56 pm
Nonstop1h 30m
San Francisco
Thu 8/7
1:07 pm-2:47 pm
Nonstop1h 40m
$76
Santa AnaSan Francisco
SNA - SFO
SNASFO
Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty
Wed 8/6
6:45 am-8:26 am
Nonstop1h 41m
San Francisco
Mon 8/11
1:07 pm-2:47 pm
Nonstop1h 40m
$102
Santa AnaSan Francisco
SNA - SFO
SNASFO
Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty
Tue 8/12
12:42 pm-2:10 pm
Nonstop1h 28m
San Francisco
Tue 8/19
10:00 am-11:39 am
Nonstop1h 39m
$107
Santa AnaSan Francisco
SNA - SFO
SNASFO
Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty
Thu 7/24
6:45 am-8:26 am
Nonstop1h 41m
San Francisco
Tue 7/29
11:00 am-12:40 pm
Nonstop1h 40m
$117
Santa AnaSan Francisco
SNA - SFO
SNASFO
Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty
Tue 7/29
12:42 pm-2:10 pm
Nonstop1h 28m
$39
Santa AnaSan Francisco
SNA - SFO
SNASFO
Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty
Mon 7/28
7:26 pm-8:56 pm
Nonstop1h 30m
$40
Santa AnaSan Francisco
SNA - SFO
SNASFO
Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty
Fri 7/11
3:27 pm-4:56 pm
Nonstop1h 29m
$47
Santa AnaSan Francisco
SNA - SFO
SNASFO
Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty
Tue 7/15
6:13 pm-7:40 pm
Nonstop1h 27m
$59
Santa AnaSan Francisco
SNA - SFO
SNASFO
Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty
Mon 8/18
5:00 pm-11:20 pm
2 stops6h 20m
$81
Santa AnaSan Francisco
SNA - SFO
SNASFO
Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty
Fri 7/11
6:47 pm-11:42 pm
1 stop4h 55m
$93
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Best time to book a flight from Santa Ana to San Francisco
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Everything you need to know about your flight from Santa Ana to San Francisco
How far ahead should I book a flight from Santa Ana to San Francisco?
Use this chart to determine the optimal time to book a round-trip flight from Santa Ana to San Francisco. Price data was last updated on June 27, 2025.
Booking 65 days in advance of your planned departure date is, on average, the best time to get cheap flights from Santa Ana to San Francisco. The general trend is that the closer you book to the departure date, the more expensive your flight will be.
What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Santa Ana to San Francisco?
Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Santa Ana to San Francisco (average of $276). Flying from Santa Ana to San Francisco in June is currently the most expensive (average of $360). 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 SFO?
Find hourly flight availability from Santa Ana to San Francisco. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated July 3, 2025.
It’s typically best to fly out from Santa Ana to San Francisco at noon. Doing so could potentially save you 37% on the flight price compared to flying in the morning, which is usually more expensive.
What is the cheapest day to fly from Santa Ana to San Francisco?
Use this chart to determine the cheapest time to fly round-trip from Santa Ana to San Francisco. Price data was last updated on June 29, 2025.
Travelers seeking maximum savings on their Santa Ana to San Francisco flight should consider departing on Wednesday at noon when fares are most often at their lowest. Sunday evenings flights should be avoided if possible as fares are typically the most expensive at this time.
Weekly flight availability from Santa Ana to San Francisco
Explore weekly flight availability from Santa Ana to San Francisco. 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 July 3, 2025.
The most flights from SNA to SFO are scheduled on a Thursday (62 on average). You will have fewer flight options on Friday, which is when the least amount of flights are scheduled (34 on average).
Reviews of airlines servicing San Francisco
Get insights into the airlines that provide service to San Francisco. 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. Reviews last updated July 3, 2025.
Read through reviews of airlines operating flights from Santa Ana to San Francisco, such as Alaska Airlines, Southwest, and Hawaiian Airlines. Reviews also offer insight into each airline's entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Overall
8.0
Food
7.1
Boarding
8.1
Crew
8.5
Comfort
7.8
Entertainment
7.1
Reviews
1 / 20
10.0
ExcellentJames,Apr 2025
LAX - SFO
Overall
8.0
Food
7.1
Boarding
8.1
Crew
8.5
Comfort
7.8
Entertainment
7.1
Reviews
1 / 20
10.0
ExcellentJames,Apr 2025
LAX - SFO
Overall
8.0
Food
7.1
Boarding
8.1
Crew
8.5
Comfort
7.8
Entertainment
7.1
Reviews
1 / 20
10.0
ExcellentJames,Apr 2025
LAX - SFO
Overall
8.0
Food
7.1
Boarding
8.1
Crew
8.5
Comfort
7.8
Entertainment
7.1
Reviews
1 / 20
10.0
ExcellentJames,Apr 2025
LAX - SFO
Overall
8.0
Food
7.1
Boarding
8.1
Crew
8.5
Comfort
7.8
Entertainment
7.1
Reviews
1 / 20
10.0
ExcellentJames,Apr 2025
LAX - SFO
Overall
8.0
Food
7.1
Boarding
8.1
Crew
8.5
Comfort
7.8
Entertainment
7.1
Reviews
1 / 20
10.0
ExcellentJames,Apr 2025
LAX - SFO
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| Airline | Cheapest | Average | Flexibility | On-time |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cheapest$38 | Average$114 | FlexibilityNo cancel fee | On-time62% | |
| Cheapest$41 | Average$99 | FlexibilityNo cancel fee | On-time65% | |
| Cheapest$44 | Average$173 | FlexibilityNo cancel fee | On-time85% | |
| Cheapest$58 | Average$211 | FlexibilityNo cancel fee | On-time69% | |
| Cheapest$87 | Average$214 | FlexibilityNo cancel fee | On-time75% | |
| Cheapest$90 | Average$167 | FlexibilityNo cancel fee | On-timeN/A | |
| Cheapest$196 | Average$345 | FlexibilityNo cancel fee | On-time71% |