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Flights Santa Ana — San Francisco

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SNA
San Francisco
SFO

Cheap flights Santa Ana — San Francisco

Below you can see the best deals on flights Santa Ana — San Francisco for upcoming dates. Direct and connecting flights from various airlines — compare prices and choose the right ticket.

The lowest price for the next 2 months is on 19 July, from AED 280.

Top 10 cheap flights Santa Ana — San Francisco

Direct flights Santa Ana — San Francisco

Direct flight options for Santa Ana — San Francisco with no stopovers on upcoming dates. A direct flight is faster and more convenient — especially when travelling with luggage or children.

The fastest direct flight is operated by Alaska Airlines — travel time is 1 h 30 min.

Top 10 direct flights Santa Ana — San Francisco

About the Santa Ana — San Francisco flight

On this page, you can find and book flights from Santa Ana to San Francisco. Flights between these cities, covering a distance of 608 km, operate regularly: about 145 flights are available per week. Detailed information on how to get to the departure airport can be found in our guide.

Airlines serving this route include United Airlines, Frontier Airlines, and Alaska Airlines. Ticket prices are dynamic, so we recommend using the low-fare calendar to find the best deal and checking how to get from the airport to your final destination in advance.

Return route:return route: flights San Francisco → Santa Ana

Flight schedule Santa Ana — San Francisco

The table shows direct flights Santa Ana → San Francisco on the selected date. The flight takes approximately 1 h 30 min. Regular flights are operated by Hawaiian Airlines, Alaska Airlines, American Airlines and United Airlines. Departures from John Wayne Airport airports, arrivals at San Francisco International Airport.

For each flight, the following details are shown: departure time (local), arrival city and airport, flight number and airline, terminal or gate, and status. Click on a flight to open its details and go to ticket search. To view flights on a different day, change the date above the table.

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Flight ticket prices by day: Santa Ana — San Francisco

Below is a calendar of the lowest flight ticket prices for Santa Ana — San Francisco by day. Pick a convenient date and instantly see the fare. The cheapest flights on this route start from AED 280 in y, and the most expensive are around AED 484 in a. If your travel dates are flexible, the calendar will help you find the best price for your preferred period. To view round-trip fares, switch to the "Round trip" tab above the calendar, select your departure date — and the right-hand calendar will highlight the lowest prices for return flights on each day.

 
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Prices by month

Santa Ana → San Francisco, average one-way price

MonthAverage priceLevelMonthAverage priceLevelMonthAverage priceLevel
JanAED 584highMayAED 438mediumSepAED 327low
FebAED 438mediumJunAED 548highOctAED 347low
MarAED 619highJulAED 513highNovAED 548high
AprAED 403mediumAugAED 403mediumDecAED 619high

Some values are estimated based on seasonality.

When to fly

The climate in San Francisco is most favorable in September, when average daytime temperatures reach 24.4°C. December is considered the coolest and rainiest period, with frequent precipitation and air temperatures around 14.3°C.

For the most budget-friendly flight, it's best to choose July, when ticket prices start AED 283. The peak pricing period occurs in the spring, specifically in March and April, when the minimum fare starts AED 484.

The optimal time for booking is July or October: these months combine dry weather with affordable flight costs. We recommend avoiding trips in January and February due to a higher chance of rain and higher prices.

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How to get the best deal on a Santa Ana — San Francisco ticket

  • Book your tickets 3–4 weeks before your planned departure date to find fares AED 283, as prices for popular daytime flights increase significantly closer to departure.
  • Choose mid-week flights: departures on Tuesdays and Wednesdays are usually cheaper than flights on Friday evenings or Sundays, when demand for tickets between California cities peaks.
  • Compare direct flights and low-cost carriers: on this 608 km route, direct flights by United Airlines or Alaska Airlines save time, but budget airlines like Frontier may offer lower prices if you travel without checked luggage.
  • Use the tools on this page: track price dynamics via the price chart and calendar to catch the best deal within your desired month.

Airlines

Regular air service between Santa Ana and San Francisco is provided by 13 airlines, including major carriers such as United Airlines, Alaska Airlines, and American Airlines. Most flights are direct, making this route as fast and convenient as possible. You can check the flight schedule for specific days and choose the best option from the list below.

  • Hawaiian Airlines
    Hawaiian AirlinesHA
    50x/week
    WebsiteFleet: 7511M pax/year
    • Direct flight SNA → SFO50x/week
    34.6%Open →
  • Alaska Airlines
    Alaska AirlinesAS
    31x/week
    WebsiteFleet: 31545M pax/year
    • Direct flight SNA → SFO31x/week
      Duration
      1h 36m
      Days
      un,MonS
    21.7%Open →
  • American Airlines
    American AirlinesAA
    26x/week
    WebsiteFleet: 965211M pax/year
    • Direct flight SNA → SFO26x/week
      Duration
      1h 34m
      Days
      un,MonS
    18.0%Open →
  • United Airlines
    United AirlinesUA
    22x/week
    WebsiteFleet: 956165M pax/year
    • Direct flight SNA → SFO22x/week
      Duration
      1h 36m
      Days
      un,MonS
    15.4%Open →
  • Emirates
    EmiratesEK
    6x/week
    WebsiteFleet: 26051.9M pax/year
    • Direct flight SNA → SFO6x/week
    3.9%Open →
  • Frontier Airlines
    Frontier AirlinesF9
    3x/week
    WebsiteFleet: 15329M pax/year
    • Direct flight SNA → SFO3x/week
      Duration
      1h 41m
      Days
      un,MonS
    2.3%Open →
  • British Airways
    British AirwaysBA
    2x/week
    WebsiteFleet: 29243M pax/year
    • Direct flight SNA → SFO2x/week
    1.4%Open →
  • Japan Airlines
    Japan AirlinesJL
    1x/week
    WebsiteFleet: 14540M pax/year
    • Direct flight SNA → SFO1x/week
      Duration
      1h 43m
      Days
      un,MonS
    0.7%Open →
  • Qantas
    QantasQF
    1x/week
    WebsiteFleet: 33646M pax/year
    • Direct flight SNA → SFO1x/week
    0.7%Open →
  • Lufthansa
    LufthansaLH
    1x/week
    WebsiteFleet: 38764.5M pax/year
    • Direct flight SNA → SFO1x/week
      Duration
      1h 41m
      Days
      un,MonS
    0.5%Open →
  • Air Canada
    Air CanadaAC
    1x/week
    WebsiteFleet: 20346M pax/year
    • Direct flight SNA → SFO1x/week
      Duration
      1h 41m
      Days
      un,MonS
    0.5%Open →
  • All Nippon Airways
    All Nippon AirwaysNH
    1x/week
    WebsiteFleet: 21648M pax/year
    • Direct flight SNA → SFO1x/week
      Duration
      1h 40m
      Days
      un,MonS
    0.2%Open →

Cities and airports on the Santa Ana — San Francisco route

Flights Santa Ana — San Francisco depart from John Wayne Airport and arrive at San Francisco International Airport. Below are pages for the cities, countries, and airports on the route: airlines, schedules, and travel guides.

Departure

Santa Ana

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Arrival

San Francisco

SFO
United States
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Frequently asked questions about the Santa Ana — San Francisco flight

How long is the flight from Santa Ana to San Francisco?

The average travel time is about 1 hour and 15 minutes, as the distance between the airports is 608 km.

Which airlines fly this route?

13 airlines operate flights on this route, with United Airlines, Alaska Airlines, American Airlines, and Frontier being the most frequent carriers.

Are there direct flights from Santa Ana to San Francisco?

Yes, there are about 145 direct flights per week on this route, making it easy to find a convenient departure time.

Which airport do the flights arrive at?

The main arrival point is San Francisco International Airport (SFO), which is conveniently connected to the city center by public transportation.

How much is the cheapest flight?

Ticket prices change constantly depending on the season and flight occupancy; you can check the current minimum for your dates in the low-fare calendar on this page.

Where else you can fly from Santa Ana

Seattle
Seattle∙6 July
AED 565

Where else you can fly to San Francisco from

Los Angeles
Los Angeles∙8 July
AED 120
New York City
New York City∙7 July
AED 576
San Diego
San Diego∙22 July
AED 122
Seattle
Seattle∙14 July
AED 301
London
London∙1 July
AED 1,754
Vancouver
Vancouver∙8 July
AED 575
Taipei
Taipei∙29 June
AED 1,789
Paris
Paris∙3 July
AED 2,082
Puerto Vallarta
Puerto Vallarta∙9 July
AED 896
Mexico City
Mexico City∙10 July
AED 368
Seoul
Seoul∙17 July
AED 2,259
Hong Kong
Hong Kong∙8 July
AED 1,836
Singapore
Singapore∙1 July
AED 2,349
Manila
Manila∙14 July
AED 2,169
San Salvador
San Salvador∙17 July
AED 922