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Find cheap flights from John Wayne (Santa Ana) to Sacramento from $33

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

Here are some of the best deals found on KAYAK recently from the most popular airlines for round-trip flights from Santa Ana to Sacramento 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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6:45 am - 6:04 pmSNA-SMF
11h 19m1 stop
2:02 pm - 9:30 pmSMF-SNA
7h 28m1 stop
$75Spirit Airlines
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tis, maj 28 - tis, jun 4
6:45 am - 5:44 pmSNA-SMF
10h 59m1 stop
3:18 pm - 9:59 pmSMF-SNA
6h 41m1 stop
$80Spirit Airlines
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ons, jun 5 - lör, jun 8
6:45 am - 10:28 amSNA-SMF
3h 43m1 stop
4:23 pm - 6:22 pmSMF-SNA
25h 59m1 stop
ons, okt 9 - fre, okt 11
7:12 pm - 3:43 pmSNA-SMF
20h 31m1 stop
4:43 pm - 6:22 pmSMF-SNA
25h 39m1 stop
$237Frontier
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ons, aug 14 - sön, aug 18
7:12 pm - 3:23 pmSNA-SMF
20h 11m1 stop
4:00 pm - 6:22 pmSMF-SNA
26h 22m1 stop
$280Frontier
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tors, aug 1 - lör, aug 3
6:45 am - 6:38 pmSNA-SMF
11h 53m1 stop
9:40 pm - 4:50 pmSMF-SNA
19h 10m2 stops
ons, maj 15 - sön, maj 19
1:48 pm - 5:10 pmSNA-SMF
3h 22m1 stop
10:03 am - 3:08 pmSMF-SNA
5h 05m1 stop
$409United Airlines
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ons, maj 15 - lör, maj 18
12:45 pm - 10:13 pmSNA-SMF
9h 28m2 stops
12:54 pm - 6:25 pmSMF-SNA
5h 31m1 stop
$437American Airlines
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ons, aug 14 - sön, aug 18
6:45 am - 12:08 pmSNA-SMF
5h 23m1 stop
6:02 am - 12:10 pmSMF-SNA
6h 08m1 stop
$452American Airlines
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lör, maj 18 - sön, maj 19
6:18 pm - 9:33 amSNA-SMF
15h 15m2 stops
6:30 pm - 12:10 pmSMF-SNA
17h 40m2 stops
$566United Airlines
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mån, jul 22 - ons, jul 24

Flights from Santa Ana to Sacramento - Travel Insights & Trends

Get data-powered insights and trends into flights from Santa Ana to Sacramento 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 Santa Ana to Sacramento?

The average price of all flights from Santa Ana to Sacramento clicked on KAYAK for each day over the last 12 months.
For Santa Ana to Sacramento, Wednesday is the cheapest day to fly on average and Sunday is the most expensive. Flying from Sacramento back to Santa Ana, the best deals are generally found on Monday, with Sunday being the most expensive.

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

To calculate monthly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each month over the last year for flights from Santa Ana to Sacramento, 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 Santa Ana to Sacramento is October, where tickets cost $218 on average. On the other hand, the most expensive months are December and June, where the average cost of tickets is $317 and $303 respectively.

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

To calculate daily average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each day before departure over the last year for flights from Santa Ana to Sacramento, 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 Santa Ana to Sacramento, you should book around 1 week before departure. For the absolute cheapest price, our data suggests you should book 89 days before departure.

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

The cheapest price for the route for each airline clicked by KAYAK users in the last 72 hours.
In the last 72 hours, the cheapest one-way ticket from Santa Ana to Sacramento found on KAYAK was with Spirit Airlines for $33. Spirit Airlines proposed a round-trip connection from $75 and Frontier from $237.

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

Each day, there are between 4 and 10 nonstop flights that take off from Santa Ana and land in Sacramento, with an average flight time of 1h 32m. The most common departure time is 11:00 am and most flights take off in the morning. Each week, there are 55 flights. The most frequent day of departure is Tuesday, when 18% of all weekly flights depart. The fewest flights depart on a Saturday.

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

Early birds can take the earliest flight from Santa Ana at 6:45 am and will be landing in Sacramento at 8:25 am.

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

If you prefer to fly at night, the latest flight from Santa Ana to Sacramento jets off at 8:55 pm and lands at 10:20 pm.

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Low season

July

High season

April

Cheapest flight

$33
Best time to beat the crowds but there is an average 50% increase in price.
Most popular time to fly and prices are also 21% lower on average.
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When to book flights from Santa Ana to Sacramento

Are your dates flexible? Find out the best times to travel from Santa Ana to Sacramento 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 John Wayne (Santa Ana) to Sacramento

  • Is there a playing area at SNA?

    A 'Wish lounge' has been created at SNA, allowing children to have a play area. If you travel with your children, they can enjoy the facility, which contains reading books, games, coloring activities, giant teddy bears, and photo creation.

  • How early should you arrive for a domestic flight at SNA?

    The security screening doesn't take quite some time as SNA is equipped with high-security tools making the process less complicated. It would be best if you arrived at least 2h early at the airport. This will give you adequate time to go through the security checkpoints for your flight.

  • Are there rental car services at SMF?

    There are several car rental services at SMF. Their desks are located at the rental terminal, which you can access via a free shuttle service connecting the airport terminal. If you do not want to rent a car, taxis, shuttles, and buses can ride from SMF to Sacramento.

  • Can I get assisted travel services on my flight from SNA to SMF?

    If you require assisted travel services on your flight from SNA to SMF, you should contact the airline you intend to travel with at least 72h before your flight. Contacting your airline this early will give its staff adequate time to plan for the assistance you need.

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

    In the last 3 days, the lowest price for a flight from Santa Ana to Sacramento was $33 for a one-way ticket and $75 for a round-trip.

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

    No

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

    When flying out of Santa Ana you will be using Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty. You will be landing at Sacramento, also known as Sacramento Intl.

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

    We unfortunately don’t have that data for this specific route.

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

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

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

    The two airlines most popular with KAYAK users for flights from Santa Ana to Sacramento are Delta and American Airlines. With an average price for the route of $389 and an overall rating of 8.0, Delta is the most popular choice. American Airlines is also a great choice for the route, with an average price of $412 and an overall rating of 7.3.

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

    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 John Wayne (Santa Ana) to Sacramento.

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

    KAYAK’s flight Price Forecast tool uses historical data to determine whether the price for a flight to Sacramento from John Wayne (Santa Ana) 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 John Wayne (Santa Ana) to Sacramento?

    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 Sacramento with an airline and back to John Wayne (Santa Ana) with another airline. Booking your flights between John Wayne (Santa Ana) and SMF 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 John Wayne (Santa Ana) to Sacramento?

    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 Sacramento from John Wayne (Santa Ana) 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 SNA to Sacramento

  • There are several lounges found at John Wayne Airport (SNA). A USO lounge caters to active military personnel and family members of the military personnel. It's located at Terminal B, adjacent to the baggage carousel 4. There is also the American Airlines Admirals club located at Terminal A, which caters to travelers traveling aboard American Airlines flights. The American Airlines Admiral club operates from Monday to Saturday from 05:30 am to 08:45 pm while on Sunday, it operates from 06:30 am to 08:45 pm.
  • If you are traveling to Sacramento from SNA with your baby, you can easily breastfeed your baby and change his/her diapers while waiting for your flight. This is because SNA offers a dedicated nursing facility located at Terminal B, between gates 11 and 12. This nursing room features a comfortable seat, power outlets you can use to charge your breastfeeding pump, a deep sink, and curtains that enhance privacy.
  • The transportation you will use to get to SNA will be determined by how fast you would like to get to the airport and how much you are willing to part with as fare. If you want to get to SNA quickly, it's in your best interest to board a taxi, whereas taking a bus is recommended if you would like to travel cheaply. Alternatively, if you want to balance cost and speed, it's advisable to board one of the metro trains that travel to the airport.
  • If you are driving to SNA, you can park your car at either an off-site or onsite parking space. Main street parking is the cheapest of all the available slots. It would be best to park at the off-site parking lots as it's cheaper than the onsite parking lots. Your choice is welcomed as both onsite and off-site parking places provide heavy security.
  • Traveling with a person with reduced mobilityat Sacramento International Airport (SMF) is less challenging as the airport has introduced services that are accessible and friendly. Features such as TDD telephones, braille signs placed all over the terminals, and also visual paging as some of the disabled-friendly services implemented at SMF.
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Prefer to fly non-stop from Santa Ana to Sacramento?

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

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Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty to Sacramento Intl

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Nonstop returns

Sacramento Intl to Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty

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Top 4 airlines serving from Santa Ana to Sacramento

 
See real verified KAYAK customer reviews for airlines flying from Santa Ana to Sacramento. 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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8.0
DeltaOverall score based on 10848 reviews
8.6Crew
7.9Comfort
7.4Food
8.2Boarding
8.0Entertainment
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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.

Generally good but there wasn’t any staff available when my luggage didn’t appear at baggage claim in Fresno. It took about half an hour to locate a staff member to open up the locked room where it was being kept.

Do not like the feeling of being in the basic economy. Everyone should feel good no matter what.

Our original business class flight was cancelled so we not only downgraded but we were also spread out across the plane not sitting together in separate middle seats. My poor kids were scared and couldn’t see me on the flight and the crew wasn’t sensitive to the situation and what the airlines did to us. Very dissatisfied with United airlines.

The WiFi didn’t work and the seats are too close together. Very uncomfortable.

So so. Terrible aircraft choice for that leg of the flight.

Due to one crew member not showing up to work, our flight was significantly delayed causing us to miss our connecting flight in Houston to Mississippi causing us to be delayed by more than 6 hours and missing our event all together. Very disappointing. All because ONE crew member called in sick. United did grant us a $15 meal voucher, which was a small but appreciated concession that I wasn’t able to use because I ordered my lunch and paid for it before applying the concession, and the staff said it was too late to use it. Ugh! We also had a TWO delay coming back from Mississippi, but that was on American Airlines and it was due to weather, so not their fault. Anyway, not at all impressed with United’s handling of our flight and the HUGE disappointment of missing our important family event for our 90 year old mother. All that money and all that stress and emotions for nothing. Having to wait the hour to bring an employee from LAX seemed like something that should not have happened. Why don’t you have a local back-up? Santa Ana is not a little airport in a rural area.

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)

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.

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.

Flight was delayed and missed connecting flight. Did not give warning about delay until we showed up at the airport. Not good.

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

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

Poor availability of food. Cold cabin temperature. Extremely long waiting time for a flight attendant to respond to a call button signal.

The guy with severe body odor sat next to me. For the whole duration of the flight it was a torture. The airline should have better policy on limiting people with bad body odor to board the flight. Passengers should not be the ones to endure bad odor for the whole duration of the flight. The airline should be e the one to ensure decent air quality for ever passenger.

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.

Didn’t make the connecting flight due to a delay on our first flight.

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

Overall good service and good flight. Flights were quick and early.

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

I was not told that I could not have a carry-on. Then I was charged $99 to bring my bag on. The same bag that is free to have on other flights. Overhead compartments were not even full. There were not even free drinks on board. This is the chintziest airline ever and I will never fly it again. Cheap in quality and they trick you into added fees that you don't realize until it's too late.

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Recent one-way flight deals

 
Only flying one-way? Below are some of the best one-way flight deals from Santa Ana to Sacramento found on KAYAK in the last 72 hours.
6/4tis
1 stopSpirit Airlines
6h 23mSNA-SMF
$33
5/22ons
1 stopSpirit Airlines
7h 04mSNA-SMF
$34
7/15mån
1 stopSpirit Airlines
10h 03mSNA-SMF
$44
5/17fre
1 stopFrontier
18h 28mSNA-SMF
$110
6/8lör
1 stopFrontier
10h 58mSNA-SMF
$135
5/24fre
1 stopDelta
6h 22mSNA-SMF
$149
5/17fre
2 stops
19h 25mSNA-SMF
$150
6/2sön
3 stops
26h 41mSNA-SMF
$166
5/22ons
1 stopDelta
6h 17mSNA-SMF
$187
5/19sön
1 stopAmerican Airlines
6h 04mSNA-SMF
$233

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Last minute flights from Santa Ana to Sacramento

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 Santa Ana to Sacramento that are departing in the next 10 days.
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multi-stopSpirit Airlines
5h 26mSNA-SMF
5/11lör
multi-stopSpirit Airlines
6h 48mSMF-SNA
$195
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multi-stop
7h 07mSNA-SMF
5/12sön
multi-stop
15h 04mSMF-SNA
$209
5/9tors
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11h 21mSNA-SMF
5/13mån
multi-stopSpirit Airlines
4h 15mSMF-SNA
$231
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24h 28mSNA-SMF
5/8ons
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13h 30mSMF-SNA
$247
5/7tis
multi-stopSpirit Airlines
11h 21mSNA-SMF
5/7tis
multi-stopSpirit Airlines
13h 27mSMF-SNA
$269
5/6mån
multi-stopSpirit Airlines
26h 29mSNA-SMF
5/8ons
multi-stopSpirit Airlines
18h 54mSMF-SNA
$288
5/5sön
multi-stopAmerican Airlines
6h 24mSNA-SMF
5/7tis
multi-stopAmerican Airlines
5h 42mSMF-SNA
$516
5/7tis
multi-stopAmerican Airlines
8h 27mSNA-SMF
5/9tors
multi-stopAmerican Airlines
5h 31mSMF-SNA
$952
5/7tis
multi-stopAlaska Airlines
7h 17mSNA-SMF
5/7tis
multi-stopAlaska Airlines
17h 18mSMF-SNA
$1,037
5/7tis
multi-stopAlaska Airlines
7h 46mSNA-SMF
5/9tors
multi-stopAlaska Airlines
8h 30mSMF-SNA
$1,077

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Santa Ana - Sacramento Flights

Departure:

John Wayne (Santa Ana) (SNA)United States

Destination:

Sacramento (SMF)United States

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Sacramento - John Wayne (Santa Ana)

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