Cheap flights from Santa Ana to San Francisco from $38

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Frontier Logo
5:42 pm - 7:15 pmSNA-SFO
1h 33mnonstop
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9:19 am - 10:55 amSFO-SNA
1h 36mnonstop
$77Frontier
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Thu, Aug 28 - Sun, Aug 31
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6:13 pm - 7:40 pmSNA-SFO
1h 27mnonstop
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7:15 am - 8:55 amSFO-SNA
1h 40mnonstop
$97United Airlines
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Tue, Aug 5 - Wed, Aug 6
Frontier Logo
1:00 pm - 2:38 pmSNA-SFO
1h 38mnonstop
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6:36 pm - 8:14 pmSFO-SNA
1h 38mnonstop
$102Frontier
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Fri, Sep 19 - Mon, Sep 22
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12:42 pm - 2:10 pmSNA-SFO
1h 28mnonstop
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10:00 am - 11:39 amSFO-SNA
1h 39mnonstop
$117Alaska Airlines
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Wed, Jul 30 - Wed, Aug 6
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9:33 am - 11:08 amSNA-SFO
1h 35mnonstop
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8:14 am - 9:53 amSFO-SNA
1h 39mnonstop
$132Hawaiian Airlines
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Wed, Aug 27 - Wed, Sep 3
United Airlines Logo
6:13 pm - 7:40 pmSNA-SFO
1h 27mnonstop
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4:28 pm - 6:04 pmSFO-SNA
1h 36mnonstop
$137United Airlines
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Sat, Aug 9 - Mon, Aug 25
Hawaiian Airlines Logo
5:58 pm - 7:27 pmSNA-SFO
1h 29mnonstop
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8:08 am - 9:45 amSFO-SNA
1h 37mnonstop
$147Hawaiian Airlines
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Tue, Jul 29 - Wed, Aug 6
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3:35 pm - 9:40 pmSNA-SFO
6h 05m1 stop
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4:45 pm - 9:10 pmSFO-SNA
4h 25m1 stop
$154Southwest
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Tue, Aug 12 - Tue, Aug 19
Alaska Airlines Logo
6:45 am - 8:26 amSNA-SFO
1h 41mnonstop
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11:00 am - 12:40 pmSFO-SNA
1h 40mnonstop
$157Alaska Airlines
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Sat, Aug 9 - Mon, Aug 18
Southwest Logo
6:45 am - 11:25 amSNA-SFO
4h 40m1 stop
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9:55 am - 5:35 pmSFO-SNA
7h 40m2 stops
$159Southwest
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Tue, Aug 12 - Tue, Aug 19

Frontier flights from Santa Ana to San Francisco

Our best Frontier deals on Santa Ana to San Francisco flight tickets
Frontier
Aug 28
SNA5:42 pmSanta Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty
1h 33m
SFO7:15 pmSan Francisco
Aug 31
SFO9:19 amSan Francisco
1h 36m
SNA10:55 amSanta Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty
Frontier
Sep 19
SNA1:00 pmSanta Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty
1h 38m
SFO2:38 pmSan Francisco
Sep 22
SFO6:36 pmSan Francisco
1h 38m
SNA8:14 pmSanta Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty
Frontier
Aug 29
SNA7:04 pmSanta Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty
1h 30m
SFO8:34 pmSan Francisco
Aug 31
SFO9:19 amSan Francisco
1h 36m
SNA10:55 amSanta Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty

United Airlines flights from Santa Ana to San Francisco

Our best United Airlines deals on Santa Ana to San Francisco flight tickets
United Airlines
Aug 5
SNA6:13 pmSanta Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty
1h 27m
SFO7:40 pmSan Francisco
Aug 6
SFO7:15 amSan Francisco
1h 40m
SNA8:55 amSanta Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty
United Airlines
Aug 9
SNA6:13 pmSanta Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty
1h 27m
SFO7:40 pmSan Francisco
Aug 25
SFO4:28 pmSan Francisco
1h 36m
SNA6:04 pmSanta Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty
United Airlines
Aug 14
SNA7:20 amSanta Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty
1h 32m
SFO8:52 amSan Francisco
Aug 17
SFO7:15 amSan Francisco
1h 40m
SNA8:55 amSanta Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty

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What is the cheapest month to fly to San Francisco?

If you aren’t able to travel to San Francisco during the month of January, then flying in February is also cheap. Prices for this month can be found on momondo for an average of $149.

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

The cheapest day to depart from Santa Ana to San Francisco is on a Friday when prices can be found for as low as $179. The most expensive day to fly to San Francisco is Sunday, with ticket prices averaging around $298.

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

Our data shows that the cheapest Santa Ana to San Francisco flights are usually those with departure times in the afternoon. Our users have found flights to San Francisco in the afternoon for as low as $157. Flights in the evening are often more expensive with an average ticket price of $540.

What is the cheapest Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty to San Francisco flight route?

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How far in advance should I book a flight to San Francisco?

You are more likely to see cheaper flights to San Francisco from Santa Ana when booking weeks ahead of your departure date. In general, you can expect to find flights to San Francisco for around $174 when searching weeks out. However, flight prices might be lower outside of this timeframe. For example, people recently found flights to San Francisco from Santa Ana for as low as $141 on momondo.

What cabin class options are available on Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty to San Francisco flights?

There are 4 cabin classes available to choose from on Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty to San Francisco flights. Cabin price and availability will vary by airline so perform a search above to find the right deals for you.

How have Santa Ana to San Francisco flight prices changed over time?

As of July 2025, prices for Santa Ana to San Francisco flights are approximately 35% cheaper when compared to flights at the same time last year.

When to book flights from Santa Ana to San Francisco

Are you open to changing your travel dates? Check out the ideal times to fly from Santa Ana to San Francisco according to our flight data. Find out which month and days have the cheapest flights.
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Best Price Found

$38

Fastest flight time

1h 27m

Direct flights

Every day

Airports in San Francisco

1 airport
The best one-way flight to San Francisco from Santa Ana in the past 72 hours is $38. The best round-trip flight deal from Santa Ana to San Francisco found on momondo in the last 72 hours is $77.
The fastest flight from Santa Ana to San Francisco takes 1h 27m
Direct flights go from Santa Ana to San Francisco every day.
There is 1 airport near San Francisco: San Francisco (SFO)

  • How far is Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty to San Francisco by plane?

    The straight-line distance from Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty to San Francisco is 377.8 mi. Flights usually cover this in 1h 27m, 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 Francisco Airport?

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

  • How many operators does momondo search for flights from Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty Airport to San Francisco Airport?

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

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

    The travel and health documents required for your trip to San Francisco 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 Francisco Airport. We always recommend checking with your airline or a trusted third party such as IATA to get advice.

  • What is the most popular plane model from Santa Ana to San Francisco?

  • What is the most popular airline from Santa Ana to San Francisco?


Best airlines flying from Santa Ana to San Francisco

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Rating
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FrontierPriceFrom $39Free CancellationRating
5.9
3,261 reviews
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Spirit AirlinesPriceFrom $41Free CancellationRating
6.3
8,046 reviews
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Hawaiian AirlinesPriceFrom $48Free CancellationRating
7.8
2,571 reviews
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United AirlinesPriceFrom $58Free CancellationRating
7.4
8,858 reviews
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Alaska AirlinesPriceFrom $87Free CancellationRating
8.0
10,000 reviews
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DeltaPriceFrom $90Free CancellationRating
8.0
7,956 reviews
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American AirlinesPriceFrom $196Free CancellationRating
7.2
10,000 reviews
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  • Alaska Airlines Flights From Santa Ana to San Francisco

    Across 40 Alaska Airlines flights from Santa Ana to San Francisco this week, the average price was $214, with the best Alaska Airlines deals starting from $87 round-trip. 10,000 users have rated Alaska Airlines on momondo, with an average score of 8.0/10.

  • Hawaiian Airlines Flights From Santa Ana to San Francisco

    Hawaiian Airlines is also a popular choice for this route. Hawaiian Airlines flight deals for Santa Ana to San Francisco start from as low as $48 round-trip, depending on your selected dates, with average Hawaiian Airlines deals seen on momondo around $175. Hawaiian Airlines operates 45 flights to San Francisco from Santa Ana in an average week. Users have rated it 7.8/10 across 2,571 reviews.


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