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These are the earliest and latest flight times available from Sacramento to Santa Ana:

• Earliest: departs at 6:10 am and lands at 7:40 am
• Latest: departs at 8:55 pm and lands at 10:25 pm.

The flight takes about 1h 30m.

Only Economy Class is available on flights from Sacramento to Santa Ana.

A nonstop flight from Sacramento to Santa Ana takes 1h 30m, covering 404 miles.

No, a passport is not required for this domestic route, but you will need a real ID-compliant driver's license, a state ID, or another TSA-accepted form of identification.

Round-trip flights from Sacramento to Santa Ana range from $328 to $464, with an average of $377 over the past 12 months. Anything below $328 counts as a good deal.

Last-minute fares on this route - booked within 2 weeks of departure - run 80% above the route average of $377. Book 13 weeks before departure for the lowest fares.

On this route, layover flights are cheaper than nonstop options on average. Layover fares average $185 round-trip via Denver Intl (DEN), compared to $379 for nonstop.

There is no standard. Checked-bag policies vary by airline on this route. Most carriers charge $45–$90 for the first checked bag in economy. Premium fares and elite-status bookings typically include a free checked bag.

The Boeing 737 MAX 8 family is used most often on this route, operated mainly by Southwest and JetBlue. Other aircraft seen on the route include Embraer 175 (Enhanced Winglets) variants.

Morning is the busiest departure period on Sacramento to Santa Ana flights, with 43% of flights leaving in that window. Afternoon departures account for 29%, evening flights for 28%, and night flights for 0%.

Yes. Based on fares seen in the past 5 days, round-trip prices on this route showed a wide range, from about $125 to $1,122. That means the highest observed fare was about 9x higher than the lowest one.

One-way fares from Sacramento to Santa Ana are currently lower than usual. Average one-way flight prices are about $130, which is 43% below the typical average for this route.

Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty Airport (SNA) hosts 5 major car rental companies, with daily rates starting from around $19 for economy cars. Top options include:
• Thrifty
• Dollar
• Budget
• Alamo
• GREEN MOTION

Flights from Sacramento to Santa Ana usually depart from Sacramento Intl (SMF) and arrive at Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty (SNA).

One-stop flights from Sacramento to Santa Ana most commonly connect through:

• San Francisco (SFO) - 41% of one-stop connections
• Las Vegas Harry Reid Intl (LAS) - 36% of one-stop connections
• Phoenix Sky Harbor Intl (PHX) - 16% of one-stop connections
• Denver Intl (DEN) - 4% of one-stop connections

San Francisco (SFO) handles the largest share of one-stop connections on this route.

On the Sacramento to Santa Ana route, being flexible with your departure day can save you up to 14%. Saturday is the cheapest day at $357 round-trip on average, while Monday is the most expensive at $415: a $58 difference. Cheaper weekend fares like these are typical of routes dominated by weekday business travel.

Only Southwest operates flights between Sacramento and Santa Ana.

Flying via San Francisco (SFO) gives the shortest average 1-stop total travel time at 4h 09m, compared with 5h 10m via Salt Lake City (SLC) and 5h 42m via Phoenix Sky Harbor Intl (PHX).

Some of the most popular sights in Santa Ana are Embassy Suites by Hilton Santa Ana Orange County Airport, Santa Ana Zoo and Old Orange County Courthouse. These are among the most viewed places in Santa Ana on KAYAK.

Among airlines operating Sacramento to Santa Ana flights:

• Southwest: offers free seat selection

Extra legroom and free seat selection availability depends on fare class and route.

Here are some options for this route, based on selected ticket types and cabin classes:

• Southwest: a cabin bag and a checked bag in Economy Class

Bag allowance can vary by ticket type, cabin class, route and airline, so travelers should check the fare details before booking.

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.

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.

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.

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.