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Cheap Flight Deals from Oakland to Santa Ana (OAK-SNA)

 
Here are some of the best deals found on KAYAK recently from the most popular airlines for round-trip flights from Oakland 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.

Recent round-trip flight deals from Oakland to Santa Ana

KAYAK's recommended round-trip deals from the most popular airlines that fly from Oakland to Santa Ana.
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2:07 pm - 3:32 pmOAK-SNA
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3:16 pm - 4:41 pmSNA-OAK
1h 25mnonstop
$45Spirit Airlines
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Wed, May 14 - Wed, May 21
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5:36 pm - 7:03 pmOAK-SNA
1h 27mnonstop
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11:47 am - 1:07 pmSNA-OAK
1h 20mnonstop
$46Spirit Airlines
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Sat, May 24 - Tue, May 27
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5:36 pm - 7:03 pmOAK-SNA
1h 27mnonstop
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3:16 pm - 4:41 pmSNA-OAK
1h 25mnonstop
$47Spirit Airlines
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Tue, May 20 - Wed, May 21
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2:07 pm - 3:32 pmOAK-SNA
1h 25mnonstop
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3:16 pm - 4:41 pmSNA-OAK
1h 25mnonstop
$48Spirit Airlines
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Tue, May 13 - Tue, May 20
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5:36 pm - 7:03 pmOAK-SNA
1h 27mnonstop
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3:16 pm - 4:41 pmSNA-OAK
1h 25mnonstop
$49Spirit Airlines
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Sat, May 24 - Tue, May 27
Spirit Airlines Logo
5:36 pm - 7:03 pmOAK-SNA
1h 27mnonstop
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3:16 pm - 4:41 pmSNA-OAK
1h 25mnonstop
$51Spirit Airlines
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Tue, May 13 - Sat, May 17
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2:07 pm - 3:32 pmOAK-SNA
1h 25mnonstop
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3:16 pm - 4:41 pmSNA-OAK
1h 25mnonstop
$52Spirit Airlines
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Sat, May 17 - Sat, May 24
Spirit Airlines Logo
5:36 pm - 7:03 pmOAK-SNA
1h 27mnonstop
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11:47 am - 1:07 pmSNA-OAK
1h 20mnonstop
$53Spirit Airlines
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Sat, May 10 - Tue, May 13
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5:45 am - 10:52 amOAK-SNA
5h 07m1 stop
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6:45 am - 11:04 amSNA-OAK
28h 19m2 stops
Tue, May 27 - Tue, Jun 3
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7:50 pm - 9:20 pmOAK-SNA
1h 30mnonstop
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6:45 am - 3:05 pmSNA-OAK
8h 20m2 stops
$200Southwest
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KAYAK's insights & trends for Oakland to Santa Ana flights

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

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Find cheap flights to John Wayne (Santa Ana)

Planning a trip from Oakland to Santa Ana? KAYAK’s data-powered insights will help you find cheap flights. Learn the best time to fly, how early to book your ticket, and other tips to secure great prices.

What’s the cheapest day of the week to fly from Oakland to John Wayne (Santa Ana)?

The average price of all round-trip flights from Oakland to Santa Ana clicked on KAYAK for each day over the last 12 months.

If your flying dates are flexible, you should consider flying to John Wayne (Santa Ana) on a Saturday, as we generally find the cheapest rates on that day for this route. On the other hand, Sunday is the most expensive day to fly from Oakland to John Wayne (Santa Ana). For your return ticket, we recommend flying on a Tuesday and avoiding Mondays for the best deals.

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

To calculate monthly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each month over the last year for round-trip flights from Oakland 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 Oakland to Santa Ana is September, where tickets cost $83 (return) on average. On the other hand, the most expensive months are March and November, where the average cost of round-trip tickets is $189 and $166 respectively.

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

To calculate weekly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each week before departure over the last year for round-trip flights from Oakland to Santa Ana, removes the top 0.1% to account for outliers, and then takes the average of all the values for each week.

To get a below average price on the flight from Oakland to Santa Ana, you should book around 2 weeks before departure. For the absolute cheapest price, our data suggests you should book 8 weeks before departure.

Good to know

Low seasonJanuary
High seasonApril
Cheapest flight$25
Best time to beat the crowds with an average 13% drop in price.
Most popular time to fly with an average 6% increase in price.
Flight from Oakland to John Wayne (Santa Ana)

When to book flights from Oakland to Santa Ana

Are your dates flexible? Find out the best times to travel from Oakland 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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KAYAK looks at all historical flight data for each date to provide a predicted price for one-way trips or round-trips with a duration up to 40 days. While we try to provide actual minimum prices for each date, some prices are predictions and actual prices may differ.

FAQs for booking flights from Oakland to John Wayne (Santa Ana)

  • How can I fly from Oakland to Santa Ana?

    There are several nonstop flights operating between Oakland Airport and Santa Ana Airport routes. The most frequent departures are with Spirit Airlines, JetBlue Airlines, and Southwest Airlines. However, if you want to save on some dollars, you can opt for one-stop flights such as Frontier Airlines, Delta Airlines, and Alaska Airlines, usually with stops at SLC and LAS. However, this will generally add at least 3h to your overall flight time.

  • What is the best way to get to downtown Wayne Orange County from SNA?

    There are multiple ways to get to downtown Orange County from SNA. You can use a taxi or rideshare app to book an Uber or a cab, which will take approximately 35min. Alternatively, you can use a ground public transportation option that will take 1h 30min to reach the downtown area.

  • Are there any hotels at Oakland International Airport?

    Yes, there are various hotel options near and at the airport in Oakland that offer exceptional complimentary shuttle transfers to and from the airport. These hotels include Holiday Inn & Express Suites, Courtyard by Marriott Oakland Airport, Radisson Blu Oakland Airport, and more. So, if you have scheduled an early morning flight from OAK, consider spending the night at one of these hotels, depending on your budget. You will avoid the early morning commute.

  • What services do passengers with limited mobility have access to?

    OAK offers unique services for passengers with reduced mobility upon request. However, it is vital to contact your airline before flight time to take advantage of these services. In preparation for your landing at SNA, you can arrange for extra assistance and wheelchair services.

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

    In the last 3 days, the lowest price for a flight from Oakland to Santa Ana was $25 for a one-way ticket and $45 for a round-trip.

  • Do I need a passport to fly between Oakland and John Wayne (Santa Ana)?

    Even though you are not required to have a passport, keep in mind that an official ID is needed to board the airplane.

  • Which airlines offer Wi-Fi service onboard planes from Oakland to John Wayne (Santa Ana)?

    Alaska Airlines, Delta, Hawaiian Airlines, American Airlines, and JetBlue offer inflight Wi-Fi service on the Oakland to John Wayne (Santa Ana) flight route.

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

    The Airbus A320neo is the aircraft model that flies most regularly on the Oakland to John Wayne (Santa Ana) flight route.

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

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

  • Which is the best airline for flights from Oakland to Santa Ana, Southwest or Alaska Airlines?

    The two airlines most popular with KAYAK users for flights from Oakland to Santa Ana are Southwest and Alaska Airlines. With an average price for the route of $352 and an overall rating of 8.0, Southwest is the most popular choice. Alaska Airlines is also a great choice for the route, with an average price of $201 and an overall rating of 8.0.

  • How does KAYAK find such low prices on flights from Oakland 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 Oakland 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 Oakland 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 Oakland 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 Oakland 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 Oakland with another airline. Booking your flights between Oakland 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 Oakland 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 Oakland up to 3 days before/after your preferred dates. You can then pick the flights that suit you best.

KAYAK’s top tips for finding a cheap flight from Oakland to Santa Ana

  • Looking for a cheap flight? 25% of our users found flights on this route for $39 or less one-way and $74 or less round-trip.
  • If you are flying out of Oakland International Airport (OAK) and need to park your car, there are multiple options. You can utilize the Valet Long-term parking options, which is the most expensive option, or you can opt for a short-term option with self-parking. These include Economy Parking, ValuParking, and Reserved Parking options.
  • It is recommended for passengers traveling through Oakland Airport to arrive at least 2h before their flight scheduled time. This way, passengers can have enough time to go check-in, go through security screening, browse through the airport amenities, and have a good time. Also, it will allow passengers enough time to get to their gate without any hassles.
  • Nursing mothers will find at least a private and suitable nursing suite at John Wayne County Airport (SNA) Terminal B. The nursing suites provided are serene and comfortable with adjustable lighting, a play area, sink, changing table, and comfortable seating to accommodate the entire family.
  • OAK features several lounges offering excellent amenities and services that you can utilize if you have time before your flight. The Escape Lounge and Centurion Lounge provide exceptional services for all passengers traveling through OAK. On the other hand, at your arrival airport, SNA, you will find American Airlines Admirals Club at Terminal A and USO Lounge at Terminal B.
  • If you are arriving late at SNA and looking for a hotel near John Wayne Orange County, look no further than Hilton Irvine Orange County Hotel. Located only 0.4 miles from the airport, it is conveniently accessible and offers peerless services, including a fitness center and a swimming pool.

Prefer to fly direct from Oakland to John Wayne (Santa Ana)?

Find which airlines fly direct from Oakland Airport to Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty Airport, which days they fly and book direct flights.

Direct departures

Oakland to Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty

Monday

Southwest, Spirit Airlines

Southwest, Spirit Airlines

Tuesday

Southwest, Spirit Airlines

Southwest, Spirit Airlines

Wednesday

Southwest, Spirit Airlines

Southwest, Spirit Airlines

Thursday

Southwest, Spirit Airlines

Southwest, Spirit Airlines

Friday

Southwest, Spirit Airlines

Southwest, Spirit Airlines

Saturday

Southwest, Spirit Airlines

Southwest, Spirit Airlines

Sunday

Southwest, Spirit Airlines

Southwest, Spirit Airlines

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Direct returns

Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty to Oakland

Monday

Southwest, Spirit Airlines

Southwest, Spirit Airlines

Tuesday

Southwest, Spirit Airlines

Southwest, Spirit Airlines

Wednesday

Southwest, Spirit Airlines

Southwest, Spirit Airlines

Thursday

Southwest, Spirit Airlines

Southwest, Spirit Airlines

Friday

Southwest, Spirit Airlines

Southwest, Spirit Airlines

Saturday

Southwest, Spirit Airlines

Southwest, Spirit Airlines

Sunday

Southwest, Spirit Airlines

Southwest, Spirit Airlines

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Top 5 airlines serving from Oakland to Santa Ana

 
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8.0
Alaska AirlinesOverall score based on 9968 reviews
7.1Food
7.1Entertainment
7.9Comfort
8.5Crew
8.2Boarding
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It was my first time flying Alaska Airlines and first time flying from Santa Rosa airport. The staff was very professional and friendly. Their instructions were clear and any question was answered satisfactorily. My seat was comfortable and the in-flight beverage service very adequate for the duration of the flight. We arrived ahead of the scheduled landing time and deplaning was simple. I look forward to flying with Alaska again.

10.0 ExcellentAnonymous, Apr 2025STS - LAX
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It was my first time flying Alaska Airlines and first time flying from Santa Rosa airport. The staff was very professional and friendly. Their instructions were clear and any question was answered satisfactorily. My seat was comfortable and the in-flight beverage service very adequate for the duration of the flight. We arrived ahead of the scheduled landing time and deplaning was simple. I look forward to flying with Alaska again.

Flight attendant took my carefully folded coat and flung it across the aisle to the bin across the way. Where one of the passengers rescued it for me, because that just wasn’t right!!

the flight was delayed twice and then delayed from taking off.

The staff from check-in counter to the flight crew were great. Flight was right on schedule. 10/10

I’m New to Alaska Airlines. I was not able to connect to WiFi on either leg of my flights to/from Santa Rosa. Otherwise, it was an enjoyable ride.

All good. Great food and entertainment when there isn’t any on a one hour flight

Flight was delayed twice, I was forced to check my bag, and the only offered water or apple juice on the flight

The flight was delayed over two and a half hours thus causing me to miss my best friend’s funeral. All because the flight crew had to get more rest. That was the reason stated. I understand however very unfortunate. Glad everyone is well rested and resting in peace.

All good except both the outbound and return flights were delayed about 1 1/2 hrs.

Not great. My flight was canceled due to a mechanical problem and I could not get rebooked for the same day. I needed to get to my destination yesterday, not today. I was able to book with another airline but it was a layover and ultimately a 1 hour flight took me 12 hours. Normally I like Alaska much more than Southwest, but Southwest came through with a not terrible price for same day.

It was a perfect flight in all aspects! Both legs!

Boarding process, crew were good. But the seats were so uncomfortable that was all I could focus on. I literally had to sit forward so that all 3 of us could fit in row. I will try to avoid Southwest in the future for any flights over 60 minutes.

Great flight, 47 passengers on a 180 seat plane. Stewardess was pleasant and cheerful.

Great experience flying Southwest. The crew was really kind and helpful, and very friendly with our toddler.

Plane late from DC to Austin 30 minutes. Crew made up much of the time enroute to San Diego.

Fine, but how to board on SW versus othrr airlines, is just lame. Goood staff though and all was solid otherwise.

We had a nice flight. Boarding was easy, our seats were comfortable and the on board service was pleasant.

Service was great, boarding and exiting went smoothly, and the flight was very pleasant.

Was as expected. Crowed planes. Too many carryons delaying takeoff. But the ride only took an hour and saved me a lot of time SFO is a not a great airport.

Was as expected. Crowed planes. Too many carryons delaying takeoff. But the ride only took an hour and saved me a lot of time SFO is a hell hole of an airport. It is the new LaGuardia. Everything Cobbled together. Security gates closed. Terri directional signage

Delta flight was on time, seats were comfortable, and crew was nice.

This had nothing to do with Delta… The flights were on time and flawless. The service was excellent. We purchased seats in (aisle/middle) comfort plus since this was a cross country flight. Unfortunately, the woman seated at the window was 300+ pounds and, as might be expected, covered up about a third of the middle seat also. there was absolutely nothing that Delta could have done about that… I just don’t know what the answer should be. If you purchase a seat, you should should be able to use the entire seat and not just the portion that someone else is not sitting/oozing in. Disappointing…there should be something that could be done….I'm just not sure what solution could be.

Thank you for not flipping the plane on the run way. You guys get a 5 star rating for the flight!!!

Seats are much much more comfortable than United, which is what I usually fly

If I pay extra for "comfort+" I expect leg room where I can stretch my legs. I was seated with an attendant's seat blocking my feet. Knee space was fine but my feet had less room than the non-"comfort+" seats. Also, don't go cheap on food when you have flights of 3+ hours. It's insulting.

Only one side of the heafphone jack work. Crew was friendly and helpful.

Great. Flight departed early and arrived early. Deplaning and baggage claim ww were quick.

They separated our seats and moved us to the back of the plane. Hundreds of dollars and thousands of miles used and this was my platinum member experience.

AC barely worked on a 50 minute flight. It was very warm the whole flight. Flight was very bumpy and hard landing.

Got on the plane and then needed to deboard the plane because they didn’t have any pilots?

Worst airline ever! The guy weighing my bag had his foot on the metal plate and when I called him out on it, I got this stupid little smirk. La is a scam and so is Spirit Airlines. All the flight attendants looked like they hated our flight just as much as we did.

Unclear pricing; ended up being charged an extra $52 just to get onboard

Spirit is awful. Too expensive for what you get. Stop nickel and diming.

would be great to get basic water, soda at least and stop charging for carry ons

Your crew is a representation of your Standards and Values. The crew from Seattle to LAX, was very disappointing. The crew was more interested in hanging out at the lobby area. Talking, laughing loudly and eating all the snacks. They did not do regular rounds to see if customers needed anything. This was a huge disappointment. I will no longer be flying with your airlines moving forward.

- flight attendants not very friendly. - Paid for WiFi and plane didn’t have it working , never got a refund.

We got to fly on the new airplane. Much better as it’s roomier and cleaner than before. Most Importantly it’s much more comfortable. I still can’t move the seat back but the extra space made up for it. I didn’t taste the food or drinks because they charge for everything so I didn’t bother. I didn’t experience the entertainment because I downloaded my own movies on my phone. The crew was great. The flight itself was smooth . No complaints.

I was comfortable because I upgraded. I would not have been comfortable in economy. It was a short flight so there was limited food service and no inflight entertainment.

I thought since I upgraded my seat I would get some perks. Free water, free snacks. Free carry on luggage.

It’s ridiculous to pay for carry-on luggage. I also wasn’t given an option to specify I have carry on bag at time of ticket purchase. I also could not specify I have carry on luggage at time of online check-in.

The seats were hard molded plastic covered in plastic vinyl. And the scam to charge people extra to sit together. Don’t they know we can just ask someone to trade seats. And watching the staff separate young children from parents… super classy. We had to guilt them into offering up our seats. This companies policies suck. Don’t give them your money.

The seats were awful, hard plastic covered in sheet vinyl. The airline tries to scam you into paying extra to get seat together when the flight wasn’t full. They were going to separate a family with young children but my wife who had a row to herself gave up her seat so the young mom could be with her young boys. I’m never giving this airline my money again.

It was a short flight so no food or entertainment….

Frontier had yet another flight cancellation. Have never made a complete round trip with this airline without at least one leg getting cancelled. Miserable flights - dirty, uncomfortable planes that apparently always have issues since I've had multiple delays and cancellations with them.

Flight was delayed 3 times, would have been nice to have received text message instead of email notifications. Frontier app wasn’t even updated accordingly, no gate number disclosed. No agent at front desk of gate to inform of delay. Very confused and left if the dark

Everything went as planned. Crew was great. Seats were still not that comfortable.

They changed the timing , first delayed by 4 hours then went back to 40 mins late, we had to run back to airport to not miss our flight. This is ridiculous

No frills for sure. No gate announcements about flight delay, not even water to drink on the flight.

I loked walking out on the tarmac to board and no first class. I didn't like that they have no snacks or onboard wifi to bide your time.

The plane was clean, the crew was friendly and helpful. It’s a low cost airline so there was no food, drinks or in flight entertainment but we didn’t expect any of these things. In the room for improvement department, they should install USB ports in seats to charge mobile devices.

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