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$49+ Cheap flights from Oakland, CA to Santa Ana (OAK - SNA)

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 10/18. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
OAK — SNA
Jul 26 — Aug 21
Sat 7/26
Sat 8/2
1 adult, Economy
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Cheapflights Tip: The best prices from Oakland to Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty are usually found in May or February, booked 87 days in advance, depart on a Wednesday or Monday and return on a Tuesday

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Round-trip from

$75
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One-way from

$49
(Cheapflightsfares)

Popular in

March

Cheapest in

May

Average price

$183

Good round-trip deal

$105 or less

Good one-way deal

$64 or less
From Oakland to Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty
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Mon 10/131:08 pmOAK - SNA
Nonstop1h 28mSpirit Airlines
Thu 10/1610:56 amSNA - OAK
Nonstop1h 17mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 7/20$75
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/20. 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.
Sat 9/207:50 pmOAK - SNA
Nonstop1h 30mSouthwest
Tue 9/236:20 pmSNA - OAK
Nonstop1h 25mSouthwest
Deal found 7/20$107

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Santa Ana

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OaklandSanta Ana

OAK - SNA

OAKSNA

Oakland

Mon 10/13

1:08 pm-2:36 pm

Nonstop1h 28m

Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty

Thu 10/16

10:56 am-12:13 pm

Nonstop1h 17m

$75

OaklandSanta Ana

OAK - SNA

OAKSNA

Oakland

Sat 9/20

7:50 pm-9:20 pm

Nonstop1h 30m

Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty

Tue 9/23

6:20 pm-7:45 pm

Nonstop1h 25m

$107

OaklandSanta Ana

OAK - SNA

OAKSNA

Oakland

Sat 10/18

1:08 pm-2:36 pm

Nonstop1h 28m

$49

OaklandSanta Ana

OAK - SNA

OAKSNA

Oakland

Sun 10/19

7:10 am-8:40 am

Nonstop1h 30m

$54

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The best insider tips for Oakland to Santa Ana flights

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Airports
OAK

For a smooth departure, OAK's TSA checkpoints are generally quicker than SFO's, especially during weekend leisure travel times.

Read more about OAKby Bill Fink
SNA

At SNA, rideshare pickups are on the parking structure roof. Request your ride enroute to the pickup zones for efficiency.

Read more about SNAby Scott Laird
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Scott Laird

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Scott Laird

Scott Laird

Originally from Anchorage, Alaska, Scott is a frequent contributor to Fodor’s Travel Guide, Conde Nast Traveler, TravelAge West, and TravelPulse. He holds a Bachelor of Science in Organizational Management from Alaska Pacific University and a Master of Science in Airline Management from Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University, and has worked in the airline and hotel industries and as a travel consultant.

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Bill Fink

Expert on OAK

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Bill Fink

Bill is an award-winning travel writer with extensive credits covering airlines and the aviation industry for publications including AARP, AFAR, The Points Guy and Yahoo. Based in Portland, Oregon, Bill has traveled to more than 75 countries - and been late for his flight in most of them. He once achieved top-level frequent flier status for all of American, Delta and United Airlines during a single year.

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Best time to book a flight from Oakland to Santa Ana

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Everything you need to know about your flight from Oakland to Santa Ana

How far ahead should I book a flight from Oakland, California to Santa Ana?

Use this chart to determine the optimal time to book a round-trip flight from Oakland to Santa Ana. Price data was last updated on July 18, 2025.

The best time to book flights from Oakland, California to Santa Ana is 87 days before your desired departure date. The cost of your flight will likely increase significantly if you book two weeks in advance of your flight.

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

Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Oakland, California to Santa Ana (average of $298). Flying from Oakland, California to Santa Ana in March is currently the most expensive (average of $377). 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 OAK to SNA?

Find hourly flight availability from Oakland to Santa Ana. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated July 21, 2025.

One of the essential ways to save on airfare from Oakland, California to Santa Ana is to remain as flexible as possible. Flights that are in the evening tend to be the most expensive. A flight at noon could potentially save you up to 67% on airfare.

What is the cheapest day to fly from Oakland, California to Santa Ana?

Use this chart to determine the cheapest time to fly round-trip from Oakland to Santa Ana. Price data was last updated on July 20, 2025.

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

Reviews of airlines servicing Santa Ana

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to Santa Ana. 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 Santa Ana. Reviews last updated July 21, 2025.
Get a feel of what it's like to fly with Southwest and Spirit Airlines from Oakland to Santa Ana by reading reviews from past customers. Users have also rated airlines in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,232 reviews

Crew

8.6

Entertainment

7.6

Overall

8.0

Comfort

8.0

Food

7.0

Boarding

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.
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,232 reviews
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,232 reviews

Crew

8.6

Entertainment

7.6

Overall

8.0

Comfort

8.0

Food

7.0

Boarding

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.
Spirit Airlines
6.3
Okay
8,029 reviews
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,232 reviews

Crew

8.6

Entertainment

7.6

Overall

8.0

Comfort

8.0

Food

7.0

Boarding

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

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from Oakland to Santa Ana. 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 Oakland to Santa Ana?

    You will need to book a flight from Oakland to Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty if you want to fly from Oakland to Santa Ana. At least 6 different airlines have flights from Oakland (OAK) to J. Wayne/Orange Cnty (SNA) on a regular basis. There are 5 flights to Santa Ana from the Oakland airport per day. If you manage to book one that is nonstop, then you can expect the flight time from OAK to SNA to be around 1h 19m.

  • How popular is this Oakland, California to Santa Ana flight route?

    This flight path from Oakland to Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty was viewed by 29 users in the past month. Keep an eye out for changes in search interest prior to high and low season.

  • What are the cheapest airlines flying from Oakland, California to Santa Ana round-trip?

    Currently priced at $75, Spirit Airlines will fly you from Oakland, California to Santa Ana and back. In addition to Spirit Airlines, many other airlines offer competitively priced options for your trip. Check Cheapflights for deals on Southwest for as low as $107. Spirit Airlines is priced at 44% lower than the current average price of a flight leaving 3 months from now.

  • What are the cheapest flights from Oakland, California to Santa Ana?

    While on average a flight from Oakland, California to Santa Ana is generally $141, our data shows the cheapest flight currently is $38. When looking at the most popular route, (Oakland - Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty), you can expect to pay $75 for that flight.

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

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

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

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

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

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

    Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Oakland, California to Santa Ana (average of $298). Flying from Oakland, California to Santa Ana in March is currently the most expensive (average of $377). 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 6 airlines flying from Oakland to Santa Ana

Discover the top 6 airlines that operate flights from Oakland to Santa Ana. 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 July 21, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
FrontierCheapest$35Average$76FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%
Spirit AirlinesCheapest$47Average$104FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time65%
Alaska AirlinesCheapest$57Average$201FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
United AirlinesCheapest$117Average$242FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
DeltaCheapest$122Average$194FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
SouthwestCheapest$189Average$335FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time63%

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