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Cheap flights from Santa Ana, California to San Diego from $81

This is the cheapest one-way flight price found by a momondo user in the last 72 hours by searching for a flight from Santa Ana, California to San Diego departing on 9/20. Fares may change, and may not be available for all flights or travel dates. Click the price to refresh the search for this deal.
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9:30 am - 9:43 amSNA  Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty-SAN San Diego
24h 13m1 stop Phoenix Sky Harbor Intl
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7:04 pm - 8:45 amSAN  San Diego-SNA Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty
13h 41m1 stop Phoenix Sky Harbor Intl
$126Frontier
Thu, Sep 10 - Thu, Sep 17
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3:07 pm - 12:40 pmSNA  Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty-SAN San Diego
21h 33m1 stop Phoenix Sky Harbor Intl
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10:25 am - 5:35 pmSAN  San Diego-SNA Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty
7h 10m1 stop Las Vegas Harry Reid Intl
$130Frontier
Mon, Oct 19 - Thu, Oct 22
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3:07 pm - 12:40 pmSNA  Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty-SAN San Diego
21h 33m1 stop Phoenix Sky Harbor Intl
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10:25 am - 5:35 pmSAN  San Diego-SNA Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty
7h 10m1 stop Las Vegas Harry Reid Intl
$132Frontier
Mon, Oct 19 - Thu, Oct 22
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7:30 am - 9:11 amSNA  Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty-SAN San Diego
25h 41m1 stop Las Vegas Harry Reid Intl
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10:00 am - 8:45 amSAN  San Diego-SNA Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty
22h 45m1 stop Phoenix Sky Harbor Intl
$142Multiple Airlines
Wed, Sep 2 - Wed, Sep 9
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7:30 am - 8:48 pmSNA  Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty-SAN San Diego
13h 18m1 stop Las Vegas Harry Reid Intl
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7:13 pm - 2:12 pmSAN  San Diego-SNA Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty
18h 59m1 stop Phoenix Sky Harbor Intl
$150Multiple Airlines
Thu, Oct 15 - Sun, Oct 18
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7:30 am - 8:48 pmSNA  Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty-SAN San Diego
13h 18m1 stop Las Vegas Harry Reid Intl
Multiple Airlines Logo
7:13 pm - 2:12 pmSAN  San Diego-SNA Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty
18h 59m1 stop Phoenix Sky Harbor Intl
$151Multiple Airlines
Thu, Oct 15 - Sun, Oct 18
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7:30 am - 9:20 amSNA  Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty-SAN San Diego
25h 50m1 stop Las Vegas Harry Reid Intl
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7:13 pm - 2:12 pmSAN  San Diego-SNA Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty
18h 59m1 stop Phoenix Sky Harbor Intl
$152Multiple Airlines
Wed, Oct 14 - Sun, Oct 18
Frontier Logo
9:30 am - 9:43 amSNA  Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty-SAN San Diego
24h 13m1 stop Phoenix Sky Harbor Intl
Frontier Logo
7:04 pm - 8:45 amSAN  San Diego-SNA Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty
13h 41m1 stop Phoenix Sky Harbor Intl
$153Frontier
Thu, Sep 10 - Thu, Sep 17
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2:27 pm - 11:44 pmSNA  Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty-SAN San Diego
9h 17m1 stop Phoenix Sky Harbor Intl
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7:04 pm - 8:45 amSAN  San Diego-SNA Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty
13h 41m1 stop Phoenix Sky Harbor Intl
$163Frontier
Thu, Sep 3 - Thu, Sep 10
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7:30 am - 8:15 pmSNA  Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty-SAN San Diego
12h 45m2 stops Las Vegas Harry Reid Intl Phoenix Sky Harbor Intl
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6:25 am - 1:42 pmSAN  San Diego-SNA Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty
7h 17m1 stop Phoenix Sky Harbor Intl
$165Multiple Airlines
Tue, Sep 1 - Sun, Sep 6

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Frontier flights from Santa Ana, California to San Diego

Our best Frontier deals on Santa Ana, California to San Diego flight tickets
Frontier
Sep 10
SNA9:30 amSanta Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty
24h 13m
1 stop
SAN9:43 amSan Diego
Sep 17
SAN7:04 pmSan Diego
13h 41m
1 stop
SNA8:45 amSanta Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty
$126
Frontier
Oct 19
SNA3:07 pmSanta Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty
21h 33m
1 stop
SAN12:40 pmSan Diego
Oct 22
SAN10:25 amSan Diego
7h 10m
1 stop
SNA5:35 pmSanta Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty
$130
Frontier
Oct 19
SNA3:07 pmSanta Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty
21h 33m
1 stop
SAN12:40 pmSan Diego
Oct 22
SAN10:25 amSan Diego
7h 10m
1 stop
SNA5:35 pmSanta Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty
$132

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
Aug 20
SNA6:46 amSanta Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty
13h 43m
2 stops
SAN8:29 pmSan Diego
Aug 24
SAN8:05 amSan Diego
11h 14m
2 stops
SNA7:19 pmSanta Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty
$692
Alaska Airlines
Aug 8
SNA6:45 amSanta Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty
9h 09m
1 stop
SAN3:54 pmSan Diego
Aug 8
SAN7:00 pmSan Diego
15h 48m
1 stop
SNA10:48 amSanta Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty
$823
Alaska Airlines
Aug 13
SNA10:50 amSanta Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty
4h 15m
1 stop
SAN3:05 pmSan Diego
Aug 16
SAN10:04 amSan Diego
4h 05m
1 stop
SNA2:09 pmSanta Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty
$883

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Santa AnaSan Diego

SNA Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty - SAN San Diego

SNASAN

Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty

Thu 9/10

9:30 am-9:43 am

1 stop24h 13m

San Diego

Thu 9/17

7:04 pm-8:45 am

1 stop13h 41m

$126

Santa AnaSan Diego

SNA Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty - SAN San Diego

SNASAN

Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty

Mon 10/19

3:07 pm-12:40 pm

1 stop21h 33m

San Diego

Thu 10/22

10:25 am-5:35 pm

1 stop7h 10m

$130

Santa AnaSan Diego

SNA Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty - SAN San Diego

SNASAN

Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty

Mon 10/19

3:07 pm-12:40 pm

1 stop21h 33m

San Diego

Thu 10/22

10:25 am-5:35 pm

1 stop7h 10m

$132

Santa AnaSan Diego

SNA Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty - SAN San Diego

SNASAN

Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty

Wed 9/2

7:30 am-9:11 am

1 stop25h 41m

San Diego

Wed 9/9

10:00 am-8:45 am

1 stop22h 45m

$142

Santa AnaSan Diego

SNA Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty - SAN San Diego

SNASAN

Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty

Thu 10/15

7:30 am-8:48 pm

1 stop13h 18m

San Diego

Sun 10/18

7:13 pm-2:12 pm

1 stop18h 59m

$150

Santa AnaSan Diego

SNA Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty - SAN San Diego

SNASAN

Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty

Thu 10/15

7:30 am-8:48 pm

1 stop13h 18m

San Diego

Sun 10/18

7:13 pm-2:12 pm

1 stop18h 59m

$151

Santa AnaSan Diego

SNA Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty - SAN San Diego

SNASAN

Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty

Wed 10/14

7:30 am-9:20 am

1 stop25h 50m

San Diego

Sun 10/18

7:13 pm-2:12 pm

1 stop18h 59m

$152

Santa AnaSan Diego

SNA Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty - SAN San Diego

SNASAN

Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty

Thu 9/10

9:30 am-9:43 am

1 stop24h 13m

San Diego

Thu 9/17

7:04 pm-8:45 am

1 stop13h 41m

$153

Santa AnaSan Diego

SNA Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty - SAN San Diego

SNASAN

Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty

Thu 9/3

2:27 pm-11:44 pm

1 stop9h 17m

San Diego

Thu 9/10

7:04 pm-8:45 am

1 stop13h 41m

$163
Quickest round-trip

Santa AnaSan Diego

SNA Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty - SAN San Diego

SNASAN

Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty

Tue 9/1

7:30 am-8:15 pm

2 stops12h 45m

San Diego

Sun 9/6

6:25 am-1:42 pm

1 stop7h 17m

$165

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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 Thursday. Travelers who choose to depart for San Diego on a Thursday will often find tickets for as low as $239. If your travel schedule is flexible, try to avoid departing on a Monday because tickets tend to average around $467. 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 $249. Flights at noon are often more expensive with an average ticket price of $309.

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Fastest flight time

4h 10m

Direct flights

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The fastest flight from Santa Ana, California to San Diego takes 4h 10m
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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Frequently asked questions about flying from Santa Ana, California to San Diego

  • 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 10m, 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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