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Find cheap flights from Sacramento to John Wayne (Santa Ana) from $35

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Cheap flight deals from Sacramento to Santa Ana (SMF-SNA)

Here are some of the best deals found on KAYAK recently from the most popular airlines for round-trip flights from Sacramento to Santa Ana that are departing in the next months. While these flights were available on KAYAK in the last 72 hours, prices and availability are subject to change and deals may expire.
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2:02 pm - 9:30 pmSMF-SNA
7h 28m1 stop
6:45 am - 6:38 pmSNA-SMF
11h 53m1 stop
$66Spirit Airlines
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Tue, May 14 - Wed, May 15
2:00 pm - 8:36 pmSMF-SNA
6h 36m1 stop
6:45 am - 6:38 pmSNA-SMF
11h 53m1 stop
$67Spirit Airlines
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Tue, May 7 - Wed, May 8
8:05 am - 2:47 pmSMF-SNA
6h 42m1 stop
6:45 am - 6:38 pmSNA-SMF
11h 53m1 stop
$70Spirit Airlines
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Tue, May 7 - Wed, May 8
9:57 pm - 12:17 pmSMF-SNA
14h 20m1 stop
3:12 pm - 9:20 amSNA-SMF
18h 08m1 stop
Thu, May 9 - Sun, May 12
9:57 pm - 12:17 pmSMF-SNA
14h 20m1 stop
8:59 pm - 8:07 pmSNA-SMF
23h 08m1 stop
$179Frontier
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Thu, May 9 - Fri, May 10
1:02 pm - 10:16 pmSMF-SNA
9h 14m1 stop
7:00 am - 1:43 pmSNA-SMF
6h 43m2 stops
Sat, Sep 28 - Wed, Oct 2
4:55 pm - 9:57 pmSMF-SNA
5h 02m1 stop
7:00 pm - 11:43 pmSNA-SMF
4h 43m1 stop
$323Delta
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Fri, Jun 14 - Mon, Jun 17
5:30 am - 12:03 pmSMF-SNA
6h 33m1 stop
5:03 pm - 11:42 pmSNA-SMF
6h 39m1 stop
$417Delta
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Thu, May 16 - Thu, May 16
6:02 am - 12:10 pmSMF-SNA
6h 08m1 stop
7:45 am - 12:08 pmSNA-SMF
4h 23m1 stop
$456American Airlines
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Fri, May 31 - Sun, Jun 2
6:02 am - 12:10 pmSMF-SNA
6h 08m1 stop
4:20 pm - 10:24 pmSNA-SMF
6h 04m1 stop
$458American Airlines
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Tue, May 7 - Tue, May 7

Flights from Sacramento to Santa Ana - Travel Insights & Trends

Get data-powered insights and trends into flights from Sacramento to Santa Ana to help you find the cheapest flights, the best time to fly and much more.

What’s the cheapest day of the week to fly from Sacramento to Santa Ana?

The average price of all flights from Sacramento to Santa Ana clicked on KAYAK for each day over the last 12 months.
Your flight ticket price will generally be cheaper if you fly to Santa Ana on a Monday and more expensive on a Sunday. On your return trip to Sacramento, you should consider flying back on a Wednesday, and avoid Sundays for better deals.

What is the cheapest month to fly from Sacramento to Santa Ana?

To calculate monthly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each month over the last year for flights from Sacramento to Santa Ana, removes the top 0.1% to account for outliers, and then takes the median of all values for each month.
The cheapest month for flights from Sacramento to Santa Ana is September, where tickets cost $209 on average. On the other hand, the most expensive months are November and June, where the average cost of tickets is $270 and $243 respectively.

How far in advance should I book a flight from Sacramento to Santa Ana?

To calculate daily average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each day before departure over the last year for flights from Sacramento to Santa Ana, removes the top 0.1% to account for outliers, and then takes the average of all the values for each month.
To get a below average price on the flight from Sacramento to Santa Ana, you should book around 2 weeks before departure. For the absolute cheapest price, our data suggests you should book 82 days before departure.

Which airlines provide the cheapest flights from Sacramento to Santa Ana?

The cheapest price for the route for each airline clicked by KAYAK users in the last 72 hours.
In the last 3 days, Spirit Airlines offered the best one-way deal for that route, at $35. KAYAK users also found Sacramento to Santa Ana round-trip flights on Spirit Airlines from $66 and on Frontier from $179.

How many flights are there between Sacramento and Santa Ana per day?

Each day, there are between 4 and 9 nonstop flights that take off from Sacramento and land in Santa Ana, with an average flight time of 1h 30m. The most common departure time is 8:00 am and most flights take off in the morning. Each week, there are 44 flights. The most frequent day of departure is Sunday, when 20% of all weekly flights depart. The fewest flights depart on a Saturday.

What’s the earliest departure time from Sacramento to John Wayne (Santa Ana)?

Early birds can take the earliest flight from Sacramento at 6:45 am and will be landing in Santa Ana at 8:15 am.

What’s the latest departure time from Sacramento to John Wayne (Santa Ana)?

If you prefer to fly at night, the latest flight from Sacramento to Santa Ana jets off at 8:50 pm and lands at 10:25 pm.

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Low season

May

High season

August

Cheapest flight

$35
Best time to beat the crowds with an average 5% drop in price.
Most popular time to fly with an average 11% increase in price.
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Are your dates flexible? Find out the best times to travel from Sacramento to Santa Ana based on our flight data from the last year. Discover the cheapest month and even day to fly.
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FAQs for booking flights from Sacramento to John Wayne (Santa Ana)

  • Are there on-site hotels at SMF?

    There are many hotels at or close to the airport where you can seek accommodation if you have scheduled an early departure from SMF and need a place to stay the night. Four Points by Sheraton Sacramento, Holiday Inn Express & Suites and Hampton Inn & Suites are some of the ideal hotels to choose from, depending on your preferences. As a result, you will avoid the early morning commute and the risk of missing your flight.

  • Can I use public transit from downtown Sacramento to SMF?

    There are numerous modes of transport available from Sacramento's downtown to SMF. You can decide to drive, use a taxi, or use a rideshare app to order Uber, which will take approximately 24min to arrive at the airport. Alternatively, you can opt for the express airport shuttle bus that regularly runs every 20-30min between the airport terminals and downtown Sacramento and takes approximately 35min to get to the airport.

  • How can I fly from SMF to SNA?

    Southwest Airlines is the most common airline offering nonstop flights between SMF and SNA routes. However, if you want to save some dollars, you can opt for a number of one-stop option flights, such as Spirit Airlines, Delta Airlines, Frontier Airlines and United Airlines, usually with stops at LAS and SLC airports. However, this will generally add at least 3h to your overall travel time.

  • Can I sleep at SNA?

    It is not illegal to sleep at SNA airport. However, it is not the most comfortable place where you can spend the night as it features wooden benches. If you want to sleep at the airport in comfort, consider carrying a blanket, travel mattress and a pillow. Nonetheless, you can choose to book a room at one of the many hotels within the airport.

  • What is the cheapest flight from Sacramento to Santa Ana?

    In the last 3 days, the lowest price for a flight from Sacramento to Santa Ana was $35 for a one-way ticket and $66 for a round-trip.

  • Do I need a passport to fly between Sacramento and Santa Ana?

    A passport is not required to fly from Sacramento to Santa Ana.

  • Which airports will I be using when flying from Sacramento to Santa Ana?

    On your way to Santa Ana, you’ll fly out from Sacramento Intl. You’ll be landing at Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty.

  • Which aircraft models fly most regularly from Sacramento to John Wayne (Santa Ana)?

    The Boeing 737-700 Passenger/BBJ1 (winglets) is the aircraft model that flies most regularly on the Sacramento to John Wayne (Santa Ana) flight route.

  • On which days can I fly direct from Sacramento to John Wayne (Santa Ana)?

    There are nonstop flights from Sacramento to John Wayne (Santa Ana) on a daily basis.

  • Which is the best airline for flights from Sacramento to Santa Ana, Delta or United Airlines?

    The two airlines most popular with KAYAK users for flights from Sacramento to Santa Ana are Delta and United Airlines. With an average price for the route of $341 and an overall rating of 8.0, Delta is the most popular choice. United Airlines is also a great choice for the route, with an average price of $422 and an overall rating of 7.4.

  • How does KAYAK find such low prices on flights from Sacramento to John Wayne (Santa Ana)?

    KAYAK is a travel search engine. That means we look across the web to find the best prices we can find for our users. With over 2 billion flight queries processed yearly, we are able to display a variety of prices and options on flights from Sacramento to John Wayne (Santa Ana).

  • How does KAYAK's flight Price Forecast tool help me choose the right time to buy my flight ticket from Sacramento to John Wayne (Santa Ana)?

    KAYAK’s flight Price Forecast tool uses historical data to determine whether the price for a flight to John Wayne (Santa Ana) from Sacramento is likely to change within 7 days, so travelers know whether to wait or book now.

  • What is the Hacker Fare option on flights from Sacramento to John Wayne (Santa Ana)?

    Hacker Fares allow you to combine one-way tickets in order to save you money over a traditional round-trip ticket. You could then fly to John Wayne (Santa Ana) with an airline and back to Sacramento with another airline. Booking your flights between Sacramento and SNA can sometimes prove cheaper using this method.

  • What is KAYAK's "flexible dates" feature and why should I care when looking for a flight from Sacramento to John Wayne (Santa Ana)?

    Sometimes travel dates aren't set in stone. If your preferred travel dates have some wiggle room, flexible dates will show you all the options when flying to John Wayne (Santa Ana) from Sacramento up to 3 days before/after your preferred dates. You can then pick the flights that suit you best.

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Top tips for finding a cheap flight from SMF to John Wayne (Santa Ana)

  • There is always much to do at both the departure and arrival airports. Connect to the free Wi-Fi that is available throughout the airport terminals to stay in touch with loved ones. You can have a 10min massage at Sacramento International Airport (SMF) in Terminal B before boarding your aircraft. On the other hand, there are a variety of lounges at SMF and John Wayne Santa AnaInternational Airport (SNA) where you can relax.
  • Nursing mothers will find exceptional Mamave pods in Terminal A and B at SMF. The nursing suites are furnished with a sink, a baby changing table, comfortable chairs and power outlets suitable for pumping and breastfeeding.
  • If you are arriving at John Wayne Santa Ana International Airport and are looking forward to catching up on unfinished work, SNA features multiple workstations that you can take advantage of without any incremental fee. The stations are located at Terminal C of the airport.
  • There are many food concessions that you can visit if you are feeling hungry at SMF. However, these food booths run on a variety of schedules, with some opening as early as 4 am and most closing by 9 pm. There are no 24h dining alternatives at the airport. You will find 13 eateries at B and 9 in Terminal A. The best part is the two terminals feature vending machines.
  • Passengers can ask for help at the information counter in SNA airport if they have any questions or are looking for particular information. The information desk is located in the baggage claim areas, across from carousels 2 and 3. You can also look for ambassadors with red vests.
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Prefer to fly non-stop from Sacramento to Santa Ana?

Find which airlines fly direct from Sacramento Intl to J. Wayne/Orange Cnty, which days they fly and book direct flights.

Nonstop departures

Sacramento Intl to Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty

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Nonstop returns

Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty to Sacramento Intl

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Top 4 airlines serving from Sacramento to Santa Ana

 
See real verified KAYAK customer reviews for airlines flying from Sacramento to Santa Ana. Airline scores are aggregated from all reviews left by passengers on KAYAK after flying with an airline. KAYAK doesn’t show reviews that are older than 5 years. Learn how KAYAK collects reviews.
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DeltaOverall score based on 11004 reviews
8.6crew
8.2boarding
8.0entertainment
7.5food
7.9comfort
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There was a loud squeaky sound the whole time we were flying.

6.0 GoodEliza, Apr 2024SAN - LAX
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There was a loud squeaky sound the whole time we were flying.

Had a broken tray in business class. Crew just shrugged it off.

I didn’t like that I could not select my seat and was assigned a seat when I checked in at LAX

Great experience overall. Check in at Austin was congested as they only have about 6 check in kiosks, one was broken, and there was a lot of Spring Break travelers.

Bag drop off was slow and annoying. Only 2 agents at the entire delta desk, and no one directing traffic for what line to be in, many confused people slowed down the process. Boarding was fine. Seats in Delta comfort plus were fine. Snacks were great! Definitely a bonus. The entertainment system was awful — old, slow, not responsive, and completely unable to play games due to some kind of error. But on the other hand, thank you to Delta for the free WiFi. That made it better.

Everything was very good other than I had selected a specific seat when I booked the flight and they changed it once I checked-in the day before my flight. I was still in first class but lost my aisle seat for a window seat. Being tall, the aisle offers more comfort so I always select an aisle seat.

Flight diverted in SD. Later take off in Seattle by 1.3hrs

Crew was not friendly when I went to request a seat change.

Really impressive staff at airport and on plane, especially given how busy it was

Was a great smooth flight from Detroit to San Diego.

delay several times and wait extra long to board. no entertainment service because there are problem for some rows. always encounter some delays for the last flight of the day.

On time every leg of the journey and exceptional staff at counter, gate, and on board. I haven’t travelled in US for a long time and was genuinely surprised how pleasant this was.

This was a Lufthansa flight. Disappointing main meal. Very rough over Canada and arrival at FRA. IFE was almost unusable.

Too many fees (but that seems to apply to all airlines nowadays)

For a 22 minute flight all you expect is for it to be safe and comfortable

I was not able to buy food in the flight. They refer to include your Credit card in the APP, and if you are not from USA (i have a credit card form Canada) it is not possible

Over two hours wait to get wheelchair assistance from arrival to the departure gate for LA was unreasonable even though there appreared to be heavy demand.

Airline did not explain reasons why flight was delayed two hours. Explanations were badly needed and rarely provided. Problem seemed to clearly be the airline’s fault and not the fault of the weather or airport.

I was delighted that we were able to get on the 4:40 pm flight rather than our original booking at 6:55 pm!! Other than that, the flight was comfortable and landed early😊

The flight and crew were fine. The entertainment- the sound was so bad through the headphones I could barely understand it and it was a show I had seen before. The food might have been fine but having to have an account with united in order to access the app in order to pay for the food was rage inducing. I had entered my credit card info at home and logged in as guest but that wouldn’t allow the “wallet” tab to open in the app. And then the wifi was so bad that it took about 45 minutes to fully log in and get all the info working at which time I missed the food. You shouldn’t have to give your address, email and phone number in order to get a hamburger.

Fight crew was not very attentive and the bastions were gross!

Our flight was great we left Kona earlier and got into LAX almost an 1hour earlier as well. LAX AA is in repair so to get out and found our bus to get pick up was a bit confusing.

We are gluten free, there were not any available complimentary gluten free options.

Plane was good but was delayed. probably not AA fault but caused a 1 hour delay. Seating was cramped.

5 hour flight - full flight - not enough room to use my computer - slightly delayed - Admirals club was excellent quality food, drink made up for flight seating. No food offerred on flight, you ahd to prebook.

We experience delays on departure and connecting flights resulting in 14 hour to our next departure. We were accommodated with a night's stay but was only provided a 12 dollar meals accommodation. The airlines rules state.at least 50 dollars. In any case, it can not make up for the whole day missed on our vacation in Sydney Australia.

I can say I will not be taking this airline again any time soon. Seat were uncomfortable and too tight. Lack of chair screen and little overhead space.

Plane felt so crowded and tightly packed. The chair itself was not comfortable.

Everything was very good EXCEPT the food, on a five and a half hour trip. They only gave to us was snacks in first class. They didn't give us pillows or blankets.

They attended to my needs as I couldn't walk and they provided a wheelchair for me.q

They charged me 212.00 for a heavy check in bag at the gate. The pricing and process was so confusing - as if it was designed to purposefully gouge customers who need to board plane. That experience combined with the outrageous price charged will prevent me from ever flying Spirit again. And I’ll be sure to tell the story to anyone who cares to hear.

Kayak does not know that spirit airlines charged me $70 to fly. But the bag check-in was $89 each way. This is false advertising to lure people. Spirit airlines sends bunch of emails after flight purchases to buy wifi, better seats, priority boarding, secure reserved seats. This is false advertising. Up front pricing. I would of flown jet blue or Alaska airlines.

The text told me it was changed to Terminal E and Gate D5. But with no one on site to ask questions there was confusion on where to go as all the gates were E's. Then we took the skyline to the D area. We left to get something to eat. No announcement was made but my daughter happened to asked and they told her our gate was moved to D12. I will not fly Spirit again.

The agent at the check in desk was absolutely rude. The rest of the team after that was good, but the check in process at LAS was miserable. The woman at the desk spoke like we were stupid and was rude throughout the process.

Its so random that they only allow 40 pounds on checked bags when all airlines take 55. They then charge you for each 10 extra pounds, so my checked suitcase was $130 and the flight $30 ... its like whattt, im for sure not traveling with Spirit again

So bad. The check in process was laborious and the check in agent didn't seem to know how to manage the process efficiently and was confused about how to check in my son's sports equipment. The baggage fees were outrageous and so expensive. $90 for a carry on bag? And $200 additional for 2 check ins. The security lines were insanely long and the terminal was not very nice in the Spirit area. $5 for a water on board. It was my first and last time flying Spirit - I tried to save $ by flying them due to the accommodating schedule but I should have paid for Southwest, because it would've actually ended up less expensive due to the free bags with Southwest. There were no charging ports on the airplane, no wifi and really uncomfortable seating. The flight crew were great though, courteous and efficient in their boarding. Flight was delayed 1 hour, but we made up 15 minutes in flight.

My experience was better than expected. What I did find not so great was the seats. Very little room, they did not recline and the tray table was the size of a post card. There was no food to try, just standard snacks that you had to pay for and I don’t know of any entertainment. I would fly again even though everything was an upcharge. Flight was on time with little disturbance

thy don't even ofer water we have to buy it for $4.49 and paid for our cary on bags $100 each we never will fly in this company again.

Super cool and laid back, three lovely ladies. Couldn’t ask for better service.

The flight experience was great. Due to charging for any thing outside of flight i can’t comment on amenities.

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Recent one-way flight deals

 
Only flying one-way? Below are some of the best one-way flight deals from Sacramento to Santa Ana found on KAYAK in the last 72 hours.
5/8Wed
1 stopSpirit Airlines
10h 07mSMF-SNA
$35
6/4Tue
1 stopSpirit Airlines
12h 56mSMF-SNA
$41
6/8Sat
1 stopSpirit Airlines
6h 09mSMF-SNA
$45
5/8Wed
1 stopSpirit Airlines
6h 51mSMF-SNA
$48
5/11Sat
1 stopSpirit Airlines
8h 28mSMF-SNA
$50
5/2Thu
1 stopFrontier
14h 20mSMF-SNA
$84
5/15Wed
1 stopAlaska Airlines
5h 29mSMF-SNA
$152
5/15Wed
2 stopsAlaska Airlines
9h 27mSMF-SNA
$157
5/11Sat
1 stopUnited Airlines
5h 05mSMF-SNA
$170
4/30Tue
3 stopsWestJet
33h 15mSMF-SNA
$1,155

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Last minute flights from Sacramento to Santa Ana

Last minute flight, train and bus deals

 
These last-minute flight deals are the cheapest flights found on KAYAK in the last 72 hours for flights from Sacramento to Santa Ana that are departing in the next 10 days.
4/29Mon
multi-stopSpirit Airlines
14h 10mSMF-SNA
4/30Tue
multi-stopSpirit Airlines
11h 21mSNA-SMF
$177
4/29Mon
multi-stopSpirit Airlines
17h 00mSMF-SNA
5/2Thu
multi-stopSpirit Airlines
6h 22mSNA-SMF
$222
4/27Sat
multi-stopSpirit Airlines
5h 02mSMF-SNA
4/30Tue
multi-stopSpirit Airlines
4h 02mSNA-SMF
$235
4/26Fri
multi-stop
8h 39mSMF-SNA
4/30Tue
multi-stop
11h 21mSNA-SMF
$250
4/26Fri
multi-stop
8h 39mSMF-SNA
4/30Tue
multi-stop
15h 36mSNA-SMF
$273
4/26Fri
multi-stopFrontier
8h 39mSMF-SNA
4/28Sun
multi-stopFrontier
23h 45mSNA-SMF
$314
4/26Fri
multi-stopFrontier
8h 39mSMF-SNA
4/28Sun
multi-stopFrontier
23h 45mSNA-SMF
$338
4/27Sat
multi-stopUnited Airlines
5h 05mSMF-SNA
4/30Tue
multi-stopUnited Airlines
6h 05mSNA-SMF
$423
4/27Sat
multi-stopAmerican Airlines
6h 14mSMF-SNA
4/28Sun
multi-stopAmerican Airlines
5h 51mSNA-SMF
$506
4/27Sat
multi-stopAmerican Airlines
5h 33mSMF-SNA
4/30Tue
multi-stopAmerican Airlines
8h 55mSNA-SMF
$783

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Sacramento - Santa Ana Flights

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Sacramento (SMF)United States

Destination:

John Wayne (Santa Ana) (SNA)United States

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