Cheap flights from Santa Ana, California to San Francisco from $96

The month of December is, on average, the cheapest month to fly to Sacramento from Santa Ana, California, with most prices found around $339. If you are unable to visit Sacramento during the month of December, then departing from Santa Ana, California during the month January is also very affordable. Most momondo users find prices during this month for around $358.

The cheapest day to depart from Santa Ana, California to Sacramento is on a Thursday when prices can be found for as low as $196. Flights from Santa Ana, California to Sacramento on a Wednesday will generally be more expensive and average around $218. Keep in mind that these prices on both days could fluctuate depending on the season and the demand.

According to our data, the cheapest time of day to fly to Sacramento is in the afternoon. momondo users have found flights departing from Santa Ana, California to Sacramento in the afternoon for as low as $188. Keep in mind that these prices may fluctuate based on what airline you choose and the time of year you plan to travel. Try not to purchase tickets in the evening because they tend to be around $231. Of course, these prices can vary depending on the time of year and what airport you fly to.

Fly from Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty to Sacramento Intl for the best Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty - Sacramento Intl flight prices

You are more likely to see cheaper flights to Sacramento from Santa Ana, California when booking weeks ahead of your departure date. In general, you can expect to find flights to Sacramento for around $434 when searching weeks out. However, flight prices might be lower outside of this timeframe. For example, people recently found flights to Sacramento from Santa Ana, California for as low as $263 on momondo.

There is only 1 cabin class available to choose from on Santa Ana, California to Sacramento flights. Cabin price and availability will vary by airline so perform a search above to find the right deals for you.

No. A direct flight is the cheapest option for a flight between Santa Ana, California to Sacramento.

As of October 2026, prices for Santa Ana, California to Sacramento flights are approximately 759% more expensive when compared to flights at the same time last year.

Southwest is the most popular carrier operating from Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty to Sacramento Intl

United Airlines, Frontier and Southwest are the top three most popular airlines that fly to Sacramento from Santa Ana, California according to our data. United Airlines is the first choice among our users, with 29% of people opting to fly with this airline when traveling to Sacramento. Keep in mind that there are 9 different airlines that fly to Sacramento on a routine basis, so you have a few additional options to choose from.

As of October 2026, there are 4 flights per day flying from Santa Ana, California to Sacramento. The most common time of day flights depart is 11:00AM, with 50% of flights taking off at noon.

As of October 2026, 33 flights take off from Santa Ana, California and land in Sacramento each week. The most common flight departure day for this route is Mon, with 21% of weekly flights taking off on this day.