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Cheap flights from Santa Ana, California to San Diego from $79

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1:35 pm - 5:53 pmSNA-SAN
28h 18m2 stops
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7:21 pm - 10:16 amSAN-SNA
14h 55m1 stop
$203Multiple Airlines
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Tue, Dec 16 - Sat, Dec 20
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8:16 pm - 9:57 amSNA-SAN
37h 41m2 stops
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7:21 pm - 10:16 amSAN-SNA
14h 55m1 stop
$213Multiple Airlines
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Mon, Dec 29 - Mon, Jan 5
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8:16 pm - 12:11 pmSNA-SAN
15h 55m1 stop
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7:21 pm - 10:16 amSAN-SNA
14h 55m1 stop
$214Multiple Airlines
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Mon, Dec 29 - Mon, Jan 5
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6:45 am - 12:38 pmSNA-SAN
5h 53m1 stop
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2:10 pm - 1:28 pmSAN-SNA
23h 18m1 stop
$233Multiple Airlines
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Mon, Dec 15 - Fri, Dec 19
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1:35 pm - 10:46 pmSNA-SAN
9h 11m1 stop
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9:32 am - 8:45 amSAN-SNA
23h 13m1 stop
$242Frontier
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Tue, Dec 16 - Sat, Dec 20
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3:30 pm - 10:02 amSNA-SAN
18h 32m1 stop
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1:45 pm - 10:18 pmSAN-SNA
8h 33m1 stop
$267Delta
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Mon, Jan 12 - Thu, Jan 15
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4:40 pm - 5:53 pmSNA-SAN
25h 13m2 stops
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7:21 pm - 10:16 amSAN-SNA
14h 55m1 stop
$292Multiple Airlines
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Mon, Dec 15 - Fri, Dec 19
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6:45 am - 11:51 amSNA-SAN
5h 06m1 stop
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9:11 am - 2:19 pmSAN-SNA
5h 08m1 stop
$307Alaska Airlines
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Mon, Jan 12 - Thu, Jan 15
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7:35 pm - 8:48 amSNA-SAN
13h 13m1 stop
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7:30 pm - 10:48 amSAN-SNA
15h 18m1 stop
$349American Airlines
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Mon, Dec 29 - Mon, Jan 5
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12:33 pm - 11:09 pmSNA-SAN
10h 36m1 stop
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9:11 am - 2:19 pmSAN-SNA
5h 08m1 stop
$359Alaska Airlines
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Alaska Airlines flights from Santa Ana, California to San Diego

Our best Alaska Airlines deals on Santa Ana, California to San Diego flight tickets
Alaska Airlines
Jan 12
SNA6:45 amSanta Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty
5h 06m
1 stop
SAN11:51 amSan Diego
Jan 15
SAN9:11 amSan Diego
5h 08m
1 stop
SNA2:19 pmSanta Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty
$307
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Alaska Airlines
Jan 12
SNA12:33 pmSanta Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty
10h 36m
1 stop
SAN11:09 pmSan Diego
Jan 15
SAN9:11 amSan Diego
5h 08m
1 stop
SNA2:19 pmSanta Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty
$359
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Alaska Airlines
Jan 1
SNA6:45 amSanta Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty
5h 11m
1 stop
SAN11:56 amSan Diego
Jan 1
SAN10:25 pmSan Diego
12h 08m
1 stop
SNA10:33 amSanta Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty
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Customize your flight search to find flights from Santa Ana, California to San Diego 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, momondo users made 832,500 searches. Data last updated December 2, 2025.
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Santa AnaSan Diego

SNA - SAN

SNASAN

Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty

Tue 12/16

1:35 pm-5:53 pm

2 stops28h 18m

San Diego

Sat 12/20

7:21 pm-10:16 am

1 stop14h 55m

$203

Santa AnaSan Diego

SNA - SAN

SNASAN

Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty

Mon 12/29

8:16 pm-9:57 am

2 stops37h 41m

San Diego

Mon 1/5

7:21 pm-10:16 am

1 stop14h 55m

$213

Santa AnaSan Diego

SNA - SAN

SNASAN

Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty

Mon 12/29

8:16 pm-12:11 pm

1 stop15h 55m

San Diego

Mon 1/5

7:21 pm-10:16 am

1 stop14h 55m

$214

Santa AnaSan Diego

SNA - SAN

SNASAN

Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty

Mon 12/15

6:45 am-12:38 pm

1 stop5h 53m

San Diego

Fri 12/19

2:10 pm-1:28 pm

1 stop23h 18m

$233

Santa AnaSan Diego

SNA - SAN

SNASAN

Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty

Tue 12/16

1:35 pm-10:46 pm

1 stop9h 11m

San Diego

Sat 12/20

9:32 am-8:45 am

1 stop23h 13m

$242

Santa AnaSan Diego

SNA - SAN

SNASAN

Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty

Mon 1/12

3:30 pm-10:02 am

1 stop18h 32m

San Diego

Thu 1/15

1:45 pm-10:18 pm

1 stop8h 33m

$267

Santa AnaSan Diego

SNA - SAN

SNASAN

Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty

Mon 12/15

4:40 pm-5:53 pm

2 stops25h 13m

San Diego

Fri 12/19

7:21 pm-10:16 am

1 stop14h 55m

$292

Santa AnaSan Diego

SNA - SAN

SNASAN

Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty

Mon 1/12

6:45 am-11:51 am

1 stop5h 06m

San Diego

Thu 1/15

9:11 am-2:19 pm

1 stop5h 08m

$307

Santa AnaSan Diego

SNA - SAN

SNASAN

Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty

Mon 12/29

7:35 pm-8:48 am

1 stop13h 13m

San Diego

Mon 1/5

7:30 pm-10:48 am

1 stop15h 18m

$349

Santa AnaSan Diego

SNA - SAN

SNASAN

Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty

Mon 1/12

12:33 pm-11:09 pm

1 stop10h 36m

San Diego

Thu 1/15

9:11 am-2:19 pm

1 stop5h 08m

$359

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What is the cheapest day to depart on your flight to San Diego?

The cheapest day to depart from Santa Ana, California to San Diego is on a Tuesday. Travelers who choose to depart for San Diego on a Tuesday will often find tickets for as low as $179. If your travel schedule is flexible, try to avoid departing on a Monday because tickets tend to average around $407. These prices are subject to change though, so be sure to set up a Price Alert for flights to San Diego.

What is the cheapest time of day to depart on your flight to San Diego?

The cheapest time of day to fly to San Diego is in the morning when flights can be purchased for as low as $239. Flights in the afternoon are often more expensive with an average ticket price of $275.

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Fastest flight time

4h 41m

Direct flights

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The fastest flight from Santa Ana, California to San Diego takes 4h 41m
There are no direct flights from Santa Ana, California to San Diego. There are no popular flight routes from Santa Ana, California to San Diego.
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  • How far is Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty to San Diego by plane?

    A flight from Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty to San Diego will travel around 82.1 mi. Flights usually cover this in 4h 40m, depending on flying conditions and air traffic around both airports.

  • When did momondo last update prices for flights from Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty Airport to San Diego Airport?

    Prices for flights from Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty Airport to San Diego Airport are refreshed on a daily basis.

  • How old do you have to be to fly from Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty Airport to San Diego Airport?

    The minimum age for a child to fly alone is five, but airlines that offer an unaccompanied minor (UNMR) service may have their own age limitations. Flight duration, scheduling, and layovers are among the considerations that may influence age limits. We recommend that you double-check with the airline you are booking with for travel from Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty Airport to San Diego Airport.

  • What documentation or ID do you need to fly to San Diego Airport?

    The travel and health documents required for your trip to San Diego Airport can vary based on your itinerary and personal situation. As a rule, consider having multiple documents such as a national ID card or driver’s license, and a passport valid for six-months after you plan to arrive at San Diego Airport. We always recommend checking with your airline or a trusted third party such as IATA to get advice.

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