Domestic route
Cheap flights from Santa Ana to San Francisco
John Wayne Airport, Orange County (SNA) to San Francisco International Airport (SFO). 372 miles, 1h 15m nonstop.
SNA to SFO at a glance
Computed from airline schedules and the fares we track for this route. Refreshed several times a day.
- Distance
- 372 milesgreat-circle
- Typical flight time
- 1h 15mnonstop, gate to gate
- Nonstop airlines
- AAUAASNK5 airlinesAmerican, United, Alaska
- Nonstop flights per day
- 20all airlines combined
- Cheapest month
- January 2027over the next six months
- Best day to fly
- Tuesday18% less than Sunday
- Time difference
- Same time zone
Santa Ana to San Francisco
Round trips from $56
Per traveler, taxes and fees included. Lowest fare we found departs Wed, Jan 6.
Cheapest month: January 2027
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Lowest round-trip economy fare per traveler in each of the next six months, taxes and fees included. Select a month to search that date.
Airlines flying Santa Ana to San Francisco
5 airlines fly nonstop with 20 departures a day combined.
- ASAlaska AirlinesoneworldNonstop · 7 flights a day · first checked bag from $35
- UAUnited AirlinesStar AllianceNonstop · 7 flights a day · first checked bag from $40
- AAAmerican AirlinesoneworldNonstop · 2 flights a day · first checked bag from $40
- MXBreeze AirwaysLow-costNonstop · 2 flights a day · first checked bag from $45
- NKSpirit AirlinesLow-costNonstop · 2 flights a day · first checked bag from $55
Connecting options
Every itinerary on this route is nonstop or uses an unusual connection; run a search for specifics.
Which airport should I use?
Santa Ana has 5 airports and San Francisco has 3 airports. Fares can differ by $50 to $150 round trip between them, so check the alternatives before you book.
Other departure airports near Santa Ana
- Los Angeles (LAX) to San Francisco (SFO)8 airlines fly nonstop · Los Angeles International Airport
- Burbank (BUR) to San Francisco (SFO)4 airlines fly nonstop · Hollywood Burbank Airport
- Ontario (ONT) to San Francisco (SFO)5 airlines fly nonstop · Ontario International Airport
- Long Beach (LGB) to San Francisco (SFO)2 airlines fly nonstop · Long Beach Airport
Tips for this route
- American, United, Alaska and Spirit all fly SNA to SFO nonstop, so compare the total with bags before picking the lowest base fare: the difference between a basic and a standard economy ticket is often less than one checked bag each way.
- Departing on a Tuesday averages 18% less than a Sunday on this route. If your dates are flexible, shift the outbound by a day or two and check the calendar view before you book.
- Fares on this route are usually lowest 4 to 8 weeks before departure and rise sharply inside two weeks.
- At 372 miles this is a short hop of 1h 15m, so an early-morning departure, which is usually the cheapest and most punctual of the day, costs you little sleep.
Destination guide
San Francisco: Fog, hills and the Golden Gate
San Francisco packs cable cars, the Golden Gate Bridge, Alcatraz and world-class food into 49 square miles. SFO is the main gateway; Oakland and San Jose are handy alternatives with lower fares on many routes.
Best time to visit: September and October are the warmest, clearest months. Spring (April–May) is green and mild. Summer fog ('Karl') keeps the coast cool; winter is rainy but inexpensive.
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Search Santa Ana to San FranciscoSanta Ana to San Francisco: common questions
How long is the flight from Santa Ana to San Francisco?
A nonstop flight from Santa Ana (SNA) to San Francisco (SFO) takes about 1h 15m gate to gate, covering 372 miles. Connecting itineraries add the layover, typically 1 to 3 hours more in total.
Which airlines fly nonstop from SNA to SFO?
American Airlines, United Airlines, Alaska Airlines, Spirit Airlines and Breeze Airways operate nonstop flights from Santa Ana (SNA) to San Francisco (SFO), with 20 nonstop departures a day between them.
What is the cheapest month to fly from Santa Ana to San Francisco?
Over the next six months, January 2027 has the lowest round-trip fares from Santa Ana (SNA) to San Francisco (SFO), starting at $56 per traveler including taxes and fees. Within any month, Tuesday departures average the lowest prices.
How far in advance should I book Santa Ana to San Francisco flights?
Fares on this route are usually lowest 4 to 8 weeks before departure and rise sharply inside two weeks. Air1 Tickets includes free cancellation within 24 hours of booking on every fare, so you can lock in a good price and keep looking.
What is the time difference between Santa Ana and San Francisco?
San Francisco is in the same time zone as Santa Ana, so there is no clock change. SNA is on America/Los Angeles time and SFO on America/Los Angeles time. Departure and arrival times in search results are always shown in local time at each airport.
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