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4:37 pm - 9:45 pmSNA-SFO
5h 08m1 stop
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10:40 am - 12:17 pmSFO-SNA
1h 37mnonstop
$129Multiple Airlines
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Tue, Jan 13 - Thu, Jan 15
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7:41 pm - 9:19 pmSNA-SFO
1h 38mnonstop
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2:13 pm - 8:57 pmSFO-SNA
6h 44m1 stop
$130Multiple Airlines
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Thu, Jan 8 - Sun, Jan 11
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1:30 pm - 3:12 pmSNA-SFO
1h 42mnonstop
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10:40 am - 12:17 pmSFO-SNA
1h 37mnonstop
$131Frontier
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Thu, Jan 1 - Sun, Jan 18
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7:41 pm - 9:19 pmSNA-SFO
1h 38mnonstop
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10:16 am - 3:42 pmSFO-SNA
5h 26m1 stop
$132Multiple Airlines
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Thu, Jan 8 - Fri, Jan 9
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6:45 am - 8:32 amSNA-SFO
1h 47mnonstop
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1:56 pm - 3:31 pmSFO-SNA
1h 35mnonstop
$135Multiple Airlines
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Sat, Jan 10 - Sun, Jan 11
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11:25 am - 9:08 pmSNA-SFO
9h 43m1 stop
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8:53 am - 10:30 amSFO-SNA
1h 37mnonstop
$136Frontier
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Thu, Mar 5 - Sun, Mar 8
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7:41 pm - 9:19 pmSNA-SFO
1h 38mnonstop
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10:16 am - 7:18 pmSFO-SNA
9h 02m1 stop
$137Frontier
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Thu, Jan 8 - Mon, Jan 12
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1:30 pm - 3:12 pmSNA-SFO
1h 42mnonstop
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9:56 pm - 8:27 amSFO-SNA
10h 31m1 stop
$138Frontier
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Thu, Dec 18 - Sun, Jan 4
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8:22 pm - 10:06 pmSNA-SFO
1h 44mnonstop
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9:18 am - 10:57 amSFO-SNA
1h 39mnonstop
$139Multiple Airlines
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Sat, Dec 20 - Thu, Dec 25
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11:49 am - 1:29 pmSNA-SFO
1h 40mnonstop
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4:11 pm - 5:48 pmSFO-SNA
1h 37mnonstop
$140Alaska Airlines
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Frontier flights from Santa Ana, California to San Francisco

Our best Frontier deals on Santa Ana, California to San Francisco flight tickets
Frontier
Jan 1
SNA1:30 pmSanta Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty
1h 42m
SFO3:12 pmSan Francisco
Jan 18
SFO10:40 amSan Francisco
1h 37m
SNA12:17 pmSanta Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty
Frontier
Mar 5
SNA11:25 amSanta Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty
9h 43m
1 stop
SFO9:08 pmSan Francisco
Mar 8
SFO8:53 amSan Francisco
1h 37m
SNA10:30 amSanta Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty
Frontier
Jan 8
SNA11:37 amSanta Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty
20h 26m
1 stop
SFO8:03 amSan Francisco
Jan 11
SFO1:56 pmSan Francisco
1h 35m
SNA3:31 pmSanta Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty

Alaska Airlines flights from Santa Ana, California to San Francisco

Our best Alaska Airlines deals on Santa Ana, California to San Francisco flight tickets
Alaska Airlines
Dec 16
SNA11:49 amSanta Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty
1h 40m
SFO1:29 pmSan Francisco
Dec 16
SFO4:11 pmSan Francisco
1h 37m
SNA5:48 pmSanta Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty
Alaska Airlines
Jan 27
SNA1:20 pmSanta Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty
1h 38m
SFO2:58 pmSan Francisco
Jan 27
SFO5:00 pmSan Francisco
1h 38m
SNA6:38 pmSanta Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty
Alaska Airlines
Feb 24
SNA4:05 pmSanta Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty
1h 41m
SFO5:46 pmSan Francisco
Feb 28
SFO9:28 amSan Francisco
1h 43m
SNA11:11 amSanta Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty

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Santa AnaSan Francisco

SNA - SFO

SNASFO

Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty

Tue 1/13

4:37 pm-9:45 pm

1 stop5h 08m

San Francisco

Thu 1/15

10:40 am-12:17 pm

Nonstop1h 37m

$129

Santa AnaSan Francisco

SNA - SFO

SNASFO

Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty

Thu 1/8

7:41 pm-9:19 pm

Nonstop1h 38m

San Francisco

Sun 1/11

2:13 pm-8:57 pm

1 stop6h 44m

$130

Santa AnaSan Francisco

SNA - SFO

SNASFO

Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty

Thu 1/1

1:30 pm-3:12 pm

Nonstop1h 42m

San Francisco

Sun 1/18

10:40 am-12:17 pm

Nonstop1h 37m

$131

Santa AnaSan Francisco

SNA - SFO

SNASFO

Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty

Thu 1/8

7:41 pm-9:19 pm

Nonstop1h 38m

San Francisco

Fri 1/9

10:16 am-3:42 pm

1 stop5h 26m

$132

Santa AnaSan Francisco

SNA - SFO

SNASFO

Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty

Sat 1/10

6:45 am-8:32 am

Nonstop1h 47m

San Francisco

Sun 1/11

1:56 pm-3:31 pm

Nonstop1h 35m

$135

Santa AnaSan Francisco

SNA - SFO

SNASFO

Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty

Thu 3/5

11:25 am-9:08 pm

1 stop9h 43m

San Francisco

Sun 3/8

8:53 am-10:30 am

Nonstop1h 37m

$136

Santa AnaSan Francisco

SNA - SFO

SNASFO

Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty

Thu 1/8

7:41 pm-9:19 pm

Nonstop1h 38m

San Francisco

Mon 1/12

10:16 am-7:18 pm

1 stop9h 02m

$137

Santa AnaSan Francisco

SNA - SFO

SNASFO

Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty

Thu 12/18

1:30 pm-3:12 pm

Nonstop1h 42m

San Francisco

Sun 1/4

9:56 pm-8:27 am

1 stop10h 31m

$138

Santa AnaSan Francisco

SNA - SFO

SNASFO

Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty

Sat 12/20

8:22 pm-10:06 pm

Nonstop1h 44m

San Francisco

Thu 12/25

9:18 am-10:57 am

Nonstop1h 39m

$139

Santa AnaSan Francisco

SNA - SFO

SNASFO

Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty

Tue 12/16

11:49 am-1:29 pm

Nonstop1h 40m

San Francisco

Tue 12/16

4:11 pm-5:48 pm

Nonstop1h 37m

$140

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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 $150.

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

The cheapest day to depart from Santa Ana, California to San Francisco is on a Friday when prices can be found for as low as $192. The most expensive day to fly to San Francisco is Sunday, with ticket prices averaging around $318.

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

Our data shows that the cheapest Santa Ana, California 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 $179. 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, California when booking weeks ahead of your departure date. In general, you can expect to find flights to San Francisco for around $191 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, California for as low as $144 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, California to San Francisco flight prices changed over time?

As of November 2025, prices for Santa Ana, California to San Francisco flights are approximately 58% cheaper when compared to flights at the same time last year.

When to book flights from Santa Ana, California to San Francisco

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Cheap Santa Ana, California to San Francisco (SNA to SFO) flight deals and tips

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Best Price Found

$113

Fastest flight time

1h 29m

Direct flights

Every day

Airports in San Francisco

1 airport
The best one-way flight to San Francisco from Santa Ana, California in the past 72 hours is $113. The best round-trip flight deal from Santa Ana, California to San Francisco found on momondo in the last 72 hours is $205.
The fastest flight from Santa Ana, California to San Francisco takes 1h 29m
Direct flights go from Santa Ana, California 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 37m, 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, California to San Francisco?

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Best airlines flying from Santa Ana, California to San Francisco

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Rating
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FrontierPriceFrom $39Free CancellationRating
5.8
3,101 reviews
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Spirit AirlinesPriceFrom $41Free CancellationRating
6.3
8,160 reviews
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Hawaiian AirlinesPriceFrom $58Free CancellationRating
7.8
2,815 reviews
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United AirlinesPriceFrom $60Free CancellationRating
7.4
9,047 reviews
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Alaska AirlinesPriceFrom $86Free CancellationRating
8.0
11,358 reviews
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DeltaPriceFrom $98Free CancellationRating
7.9
8,001 reviews
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American AirlinesPriceFrom $217Free CancellationRating
7.2
11,038 reviews
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  • Alaska Airlines Flights From Santa Ana, California to San Francisco

    Across 39 Alaska Airlines flights from Santa Ana, California to San Francisco this week, the average price was $219, with the best Alaska Airlines deals starting from $86 round-trip. 11,358 users have rated Alaska Airlines on momondo, with an average score of 8.0/10.

  • Hawaiian Airlines Flights From Santa Ana, California to San Francisco

    Hawaiian Airlines is also a popular choice for this route. Hawaiian Airlines flight deals for Santa Ana, California to San Francisco start from as low as $58 round-trip, depending on your selected dates, with average Hawaiian Airlines deals seen on momondo around $189. Hawaiian Airlines operates 47 flights to San Francisco from Santa Ana, California in an average week. Users have rated it 7.8/10 across 2,815 reviews.

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