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KAYAK searches hundreds of travel sites at once for first class flights from Santa Ana to San Francisco

 
These are the airlines KAYAK users have selected most often from within our search results in flight searches from John Wayne (Santa Ana) to San Francisco, as well as popular online travel agencies
These are the airlines KAYAK users have selected most often from within our search results in flight searches from John Wayne (Santa Ana) to San Francisco, as well as popular online travel agencies
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Cheap First Class Flight Deals from Santa Ana to San Francisco

 
These are the cheapest deals for flights from Santa Ana to San Francisco currently on KAYAK along with options from the most popular airlines KAYAK users selected for this route. 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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Recent first class round-trip flight deals from Santa Ana to San Francisco

Wed, Jul 22 - Sun, Jul 26
American Airlines Logo
6:45 am - 8:30 am
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1h 45mnonstop
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10:37 am - 12:16 pm
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1h 39mnonstop
$417American Airlines
Mon, Jun 29 - Fri, Jul 3
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7:00 am - 8:31 am
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1h 31mnonstop
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7:10 pm - 8:55 pm
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1h 45mnonstop
$467United Airlines
Wed, Jul 22 - Sun, Jul 26
American Airlines Logo
4:30 pm - 10:23 pm
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6:35 am - 8:15 am
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1h 40mnonstop
$472American Airlines
Sun, Jun 21 - Sat, Jun 27
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9:00 am - 10:36 am
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1h 36mnonstop
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8:52 pm - 10:30 pm
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1h 38mnonstop
$482Alaska Airlines
Mon, Jun 29 - Fri, Jul 3
American Airlines Logo
9:46 am - 4:06 pm
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6h 20m
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American Airlines Logo
8:52 pm - 10:30 pm
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1h 38mnonstop
$492American Airlines
Sun, Jun 21 - Fri, Jun 26
Alaska Airlines Logo
9:00 am - 10:36 am
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1h 36mnonstop
Alaska Airlines Logo
6:35 am - 8:15 am
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1h 40mnonstop
$522Alaska Airlines
Wed, Jun 17 - Sun, Jun 21
United Airlines Logo
2:47 pm - 4:18 pm
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1h 31mnonstop
United Airlines Logo
10:23 am - 12:06 pm
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1h 43mnonstop
$532United Airlines
Mon, Jun 29 - Fri, Jul 3
American Airlines Logo
6:45 am - 12:57 pm
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6h 12m
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American Airlines Logo
8:52 pm - 10:30 pm
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1h 38mnonstop
$547American Airlines
Sun, Jun 21 - Sat, Jun 27
American Airlines Logo
7:45 am - 12:57 pm
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5h 12m
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American Airlines Logo
6:08 pm - 7:47 pm
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1h 39mnonstop
$572American Airlines
Thu, Jun 25 - Thu, Jun 25
Alaska Airlines Logo
2:46 pm - 4:20 pm
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1h 34mnonstop
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6:08 pm - 7:47 pm
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$634Alaska Airlines

Good to Know - First Class Flights from Santa Ana to San Francisco

Low seasonOctober
Cheapest flight$209
Average price round-trip$727
Good deal round-trip$627
Good deal one-way$860
Best time to beat the crowds with an average 20% drop in price.
Most popular time to fly and prices are also 8% lower on average.
Flight from John Wayne (Santa Ana) to San Francisco
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KAYAK’s Insights & Trends for Santa Ana to San Francisco First Class Flights

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

What is the cheapest month to fly First Class from Santa Ana to San Francisco?

To calculate monthly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each month over the last year for flights from Santa Ana to San Francisco, removes the top 0.1% to account for outliers, and then takes the median of all values for each month.

The cheapest month for First Class flights from Santa Ana to San Francisco is October, where tickets cost $412 (round-trip) on average. On the other hand, the most expensive months are May and December, where the average cost of round-trip tickets is $707 and $677 respectively.

Which airlines offer First Class tickets between Santa Ana and San Francisco?

There are 3 airlines that fly First Class from Santa Ana to San Francisco. They are: United Airlines, American Airlines and Alaska Airlines. The cheapest price of all airlines flying this route was found with United Airlines at $327 for a round-trip flight. On average, the best prices for flying First Class on this route can be found at Alaska Airlines.

FAQs for First Class Santa Ana to San Francisco Flights

  • How much is a first class ticket from John Wayne (Santa Ana) to San Francisco?

    The price of a first class flight ticket between John Wayne (Santa Ana) and San Francisco depends on many factors, like when the ticket was booked, the departure date, season and much more. The average price for all bookings made on KAYAK for this route over the last 2 weeks is $727 for a round-trip.

  • Is it cheaper to fly business or first class between John Wayne (Santa Ana) and San Francisco?

    Business Class tickets are usually cheaper, but that's not the case for this route, with an average return fare of $814, compared to $727 for First Class.

  • What is the best airline when flying first class between John Wayne (Santa Ana) and San Francisco?

    The highest-rated airline by KAYAK users offering first class flights for this route is Alaska Airlines, with an overall rating of 7.9.

KAYAK's Tips for Finding Cheap First Class Flights from Santa Ana to San Francisco

  • It's only possible to fly first class direct between John Wayne (Santa Ana) and San Francisco.
  • What’s a good price for a first class ticket between John Wayne (Santa Ana) and San Francisco? 25% of our users found flights on this route for $887 or less one-way and $691 or less round-trip.

Reviews of the Top 5 Airlines Flying First Class from Santa Ana to San Francisco

 
See real verified KAYAK customer reviews for airlines flying to San Francisco. Airline scores are aggregated from all reviews left by passengers on KAYAK after flying with an airline from John Wayne (Santa Ana) to San Francisco. KAYAK doesn’t show reviews that are older than 5 years. Learn how KAYAK collects reviews.
Need help choosing which airline to fly first class to San Francisco? KAYAK airline reviews give an overall score for each airline based on loads of factors, including comfort, boarding, in-flight entertainment and more, to make your decision easier. See airline scores according to verified KAYAK customer reviews.
7.9
Alaska AirlinesOverall score based on 12470 reviews
7.0Entertainment
7.8Comfort
8.1Boarding
8.5Crew
7.1Food
Airline reviews

Terrible experience with an extremely obese passenger seated directly behind me - who snored and gagged so loudly, even throughout takeoff, that no one within ten rows could have gotten any rest even with earplugs! I get that this poor person has a serious health issue, and that Alaska (maybe) had no way to prepare in advance (though he did occupy two seats). Still there must be a way to take a six-hour flight without feeling like I'm next to a roaring grizzly bear.

2.0 MediocreAnonymous, May 2026
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Terrible experience with an extremely obese passenger seated directly behind me - who snored and gagged so loudly, even throughout takeoff, that no one within ten rows could have gotten any rest even with earplugs! I get that this poor person has a serious health issue, and that Alaska (maybe) had no way to prepare in advance (though he did occupy two seats). Still there must be a way to take a six-hour flight without feeling like I'm next to a roaring grizzly bear.

It might not have been their fault, but there was a two hour delay due to weather. Then we boarded and were about to leave when they said there were more problems at the destination, took us back to the gate where we had to fully deplane. But then five minutes later, they said everything was fine and to get back on the plane. This was the part that pissed everybody off.

It is a hassle to not have entertainment screens on the backs of the seats.

The check-in crew for Alaska was rude, unhelpful, and the opposite of customer-centric. We arrived 50 minutes before our flight and were told it was too late to check baggage. When I asked what the cutoff was, the agent started speaking in codes “D50” and yelling to their manager who also spoke in codes. They then tried to speak to me using these codes and all I wanted to know was the time of the cutoff, which they would not — or could not — articulate. They booked me and my family on the next flight while smirking.

Generally Good. Outbound flight was marred by a continuously s creaming baby. Fortunately the flight was only 90 mins long it would be nice if people traveling with small childres could be centered in one part of the plane. Also, you need to adapt your servey to include a "not applicable " option for things like food and entertainment, which are not offered on shorter flights. I fily Alaska by choice as given all the cirumstances, I fel\el you do a good job.

The ticketing counter in SD was a mess. The lady handling the First-Class check-in seemed overwhelmed until a supervisor replaced her. It took almost 20 minutes to get once couple checked in, and then she started walking around the counters while 7 people just stood in line. Once her supervisor arrived, she announced she was going on break, never to engage with customers again.

i canceled my flight from SEA to SFO, SNA to SEA and received full refund from Alaska Airlines. i am pleased with the customer service.

i canceled my return flight package with Alaska Airlines. Customer Service was excellent and assisted me to cancelled both of our reservations and returned the payment in full. that is excellent service and understanding and empathy of the customers' needs. i like Alaska Airlines and recommend AS to everyone.

Representatives both at the gate and on the plane have zero interest in helping you! It’s really unfortunate…

I was in economy class and there was plenty of leg room. New interior which was nice and they served various kinds of chips and sodas on the red eye. You couldn't get a bottle of water but they instead served it in a medium paper cup from a reinforced structured paper container, environmental friendly.

Flight delayed two hours , missed connection flight then connection cancelled- horrible experience with hotel

The checking was disaster, the crew wasn't behave well. It took us two hours to check in, after that thr line at the TSA was long, we barely make the flight. Bad airline

I like that if they asked you to checked in a bag at the gate they give you priority to board

I liked the Starlink WiFi but didn't like how they said they were the only airline to offer a free meal and it turns out to be just a standalone sandwich and then charge for snacks to go with it. Rather have the free snacks like Southwest, but have the option to purchase a decent meal for a 5+ hour flight.

I like Hawaiian, it was great that they had good internet connection across the Pacific Ocean, thanks to Star Link satellites. The seating was comfortable, ( I was in economy ). Maybe I missed it, but I only got offered a beverage once. It was a nonstop flight KOA to SMF. I would take it again next time I go that way.

Previously flown Hawaiian Airlines on similar routes, I found Alaska Airlines to be noticeably more comfortable. The seats on Alaska Airlines provided better support and cushioning, which made a significant difference on the long flight to the islands. When you’re spending 5-6 hours in the air, seat comfort really matters, and Alaska Airlines delivered where it counts. After comparing both carriers, I’ve decided to book with Alaska Airlines for all my future Hawaii trips. The superior seat comfort alone makes it worth choosing Alaska over Hawaiian Airlines. If you’re planning a trip to Hawaii and prioritizing comfort, I’d recommend giving Alaska Airlines a try. You won’t be disappointed. Highly recommended for Hawaii travel!

I received several emails about my 3:10 flight. When I showed up to the airport at 12:30 to check my bags I was told the flight was actually at 1 pm. They grudgingly rebooked me for a flight at 5:22 to Vegas to get a connecting to LAX. I did find the gate for my original 3:10 flight but they were booked. I proceeded to receive status updates and gate change information for the 3:10 flight, even though I was apparently never supposed to be on that flight

The crew was EXTREMELY helpful And sweet and the flight was smooth!

I wasn’t able to check in early and I wasn’t able to get an aisle seat without paying $120.

The Kayak confirmation number did not work for checking in the day before. I checked in at 8.30 using my ticket number. When I arrived at the airport, I was informed that the flight was overbooked, and since I had checked in late, I did not have a seat. The Next flight was not until ten PM. I called my wife, who had been taking care of our kids all weekend, and she was upset, calling me a liar and telling me to stay in SD. It turned my weekend getaway into a nightmare! I blame the Kayak website and will not book flights using your app in the future.

Seat pitch is horrible especially on the 15 hour flight. Gate crew at SFO was Outstanding. The flight crew was also great.

6 1/2 hours from Tampa to SFO on a Boeing 737. Cramped. No Service. No real food. One pass for coffee at the beginning and a second pass THREE hours later. And check-in in Tampa was nasty even by United standards. And I am at almost TWO million miles on United. It's a non-stop. But terrible service.

First class ticket gets you no seat back entertainment? I have to bring my own laptop to see a movie? And most of their movies have ADS? No thank you. Worse: Tiny snacks only on a 2 hr flight?

Late plane. Only one crew on the ground so we b had to wait for Denver flight to come in, board, and depart. At 78 yrs of age I was not pleased trying to get my connection. What really made me angry was the notification you sent me to hurry up or I would miss my connection. Why tell me to hurry up when you got me in late. It was not a good way of treating customers.

No complaints other than luggage carousel was incorrectly guiding passengers to the wrong carousel on the screen.

The flight was delayed from take off because only one runway was operational in San Francisco.

Several missed and almost missed connections. It felt like everything was being patched together last minute without enough resources and it ended up being an extremely stressful experience that basically ruined our weekend on the west coast. What a waste.

Checking in united could not figure out my star alliance gold. Baggage did not get marked priority and didn't receive boarding passes. When got to SFO lounge personal fixed everything Immediately

Flight left on time, arrived early, pleasant staff provided water, coffee, etc. access to bathrooms was reasonable and were well maintained. blankets were available, lots of entertainment options. LUGGAGE SERVICE WAS GREAT. I got my one checked bag quickly and was able to make a bus connection for a 2 hour bus ride saving me from waiting another 1.5 hours.

Wonderful in-seat entertainment with seatback screens and huge selection of quality movies. The ability to bluetooth connect headphones was amazing.

Was put into a seat right behind the toilet that had no entertainment possible but did have plenty of leg room over noisy part of plane.

American delayed the flight for a crew rest period. The delay occurred late in the evening - the earliest i can find is 10:20 pm. With a 6 am flight anyone on the flight would have already have been asleep (unless you are insane, a vampire or on drugs) and at least for me i was already on the way to the airport at 445 am the next morning when i discovered they delayed the flight until 9 am. Given the incoming flight was in the air at 6 pm the evening before this should have been figured out a lot more timely that was there only crew to use. Just frustrating given there is no consideration for customer experience anymore in flying.

Flight: Started on time. Comfortable flight. Arrived on time. Crew: Very cordial and helpful. Drinks and snack was served with a smile. Overall enjoyed the trip. Regards, Hari Doss Chanchala Doss

To have arrived on time and not 3 hours late after having already spent $100 to change to an earlier flight, only to arrive back home close to the original flight time.

American Airlines is a miserable experience. It is predictably miserable, in the sense that every time I fly American, I brace myself for the certainty that it will be unpleasant and uncomfortable. But it is unpredictable in the sense that I never know if the flight will be on time or delayed nine hours (both happened to me this week). I never know if I will be able to sit in the seat that I selected when I purchased the ticket or if I will be told by Customer Service (!!!) that I must relocate from first class to a seat in the back of the aircraft with no explanation (both happened to me this week). Will the food be frozen and half defrosted, or scalding hot? Will the drinks be warm? Will the flight attendants be surly and mean? Will the toilets be cramped and foul? Will the seats be narrow and uncomfortable? Will there be a real electric outlet at the seat, or just an unreliable USB-2 port? Will there be enough seats in the boarding lounge or just a few? Will the boarding process be smooth and efficient, or will the gate agents mess it up and delay it needlessly for 30 or 40 minutes? Will the catering and cleaning crew be prompt or will they take an extra 30 minutes? Will the brakes on the aircraft work properly, or will the pilot delay takeoff for four hours while the ground crew attends to what can only be described as routine maintenance that should have been done the night before? I've eexperienced every one of these unpleasant things this year, 2026. The only thing I can reliably count on is that American will find a new way to make the experience of flying as miserable as they possibly can.

Wifi was spotty. Tray table was very dirty when I sat down.

The WiFi would not connect enough for me to do my actual work. It permaspooled, disconnected, said it was connected, then wouldn't open an email... it was frustrating. I am not a tall person, 5'4" - and I felt cramped with little room to reach into my bag under the seat in front of me. I feel sorry for anyone taller than me having to fly. the one positive thing I will add, is the overhead bins are roomy enough to manage more bags than other carriers.

Buying ticket from kayak instant booking was a huge mistake, never to be repeated again! The Kayak didn’t book the tickets directly, it handed it off to a third party Underpricer, that booked a code shared American Airlines flight operated by Cathay Pacific!! When managing the booking American Airlines would recognize the itinerary but wouldn’t let me do anything stating, the flight is operated by Cathay Pacific so go to their website. Cathay Pacific would recognize the itinerary, neither by reservation ID or ticket number…asking to reach out to the third party Underpricer….calling Underpricer resulted in no help like seat requests, mileage number or upgrade request, 15hr layover accommodation voucher guidance…so net in net avoid booking through three layers of intermediaries

Going non stop to lax like I paid for. Not stopping in MCI for gas. Too long of delays

Delayed for mechanical and no updates on what was happening and how long the delay might be.

They didn’t offer a water, even after I asked

Remind customers of the need to have passport or new ID for boarding.

The flight never took off and we spent 7 hours at the airport

Our flight was canceled. I will never use Kayak nor Frontier for travel again. The entire experience was a headache.

It was ok. It was expensive to check 2 bags ($75.00 per bag), and then it took a long time to wait for shuttle to take us from one terminal to the terminal where the plane was taking off at LAX. And all of this for a flight where we had to pay for any food or drink that was not water.

When I wanted to check in 3 hours prior to boarding time, the employees mentioned “a little over an hour delay” so I waited for an hour then I went to go look for food in the terminal and most people from that flight were in the same area looking for food. Finally I decided after food to check to see if it’s anytime closer and now it’s 2 mins until boarding closes?! What are you kidding me? I didn’t receive anything via sms about boarding now nor via email or on the intercom. I luckily made it through, barely, and then there’s no room for my carry on mind you I’m in the very first row so I had to place my purse in one further row back and my carry on sections down. Not sure who pays for better seats to get your stuff placed all over the plane but that was the worst experience I’ve ever had flying with anyone.

Terrible. The canceled my entire flight when I requested a refund for a trip frontier canceled trip one way.

i was unable to check in the flight. refund requested

I think Frontier was very good at communication. Their app worked very well. Loading was great and the flight was nice and easy.

This airline sucks. They offer low rates then charge you for everything, the app does not work well, the seats are the most uncomfortable. Maintenance issues on the flight, and you still have to sit through their credit card commercials. People are nice enough but does not make up for overall poor experience.

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