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Cheapest round-trip
$247
Typical prices: $365-$509
Frontier
Sun 11/4Fri 11/9
SAT - SNA • 1 stop
Cheapest one-way
$114
Typical prices: $180-$259
Frontier
Sun 11/25
SAT - SNA • 1 stop
Nonstop flights
Not available
There are currently no direct flights between San Antonio and Santa Ana. You'll need to take a connecting flight to reach the destination.
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When to book
6 weeks
in advance
Our data shows that travelers who book at least 6 weeks in advance save around 51% compared to booking last minute.
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When to travel
February
Cheapest • 25% price drop
June
Most popular
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Top layover airports
Denver Intl (DEN)
Cheapest • Avg $362 (round-trip)
Phoenix Sky Harbor Intl (PHX)
Shortest trip • 4h 59m (one-way)
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Cheap Flights from San Antonio to Santa Ana (SAT-SNA)

 

Cheap flights from San Antonio to Santa Ana with top airlines, updated regularly. Compare round-trip, one-way, direct and last-minute deals.

Wed, Nov 25 - Mon, Nov 30
Frontier Logo
10:11 pm - 5:59 pmSAT  San Antonio-SNA Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty
21h 48m1 stop Las Vegas Harry Reid Intl
Frontier Logo
2:12 pm - 7:08 pmSNA  Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty-SAT San Antonio
26h 56m1 stop Las Vegas Harry Reid Intl
$269Frontier
Wed, Nov 4 - Mon, Nov 9
Frontier Logo
10:29 pm - 7:11 pmSAT  San Antonio-SNA Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty
22h 42m1 stop Las Vegas Harry Reid Intl
Frontier Logo
4:01 pm - 9:34 pmSNA  Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty-SAT San Antonio
27h 33m1 stop Las Vegas Harry Reid Intl
$273Frontier
Tue, Dec 15 - Tue, Dec 22
Southwest Logo
5:10 pm - 9:00 pmSAT  San Antonio-SNA Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty
5h 50m1 stop Phoenix Sky Harbor Intl
Southwest Logo
6:00 pm - 1:55 amSNA  Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty-SAT San Antonio
5h 55m1 stop Las Vegas Harry Reid Intl
$305Southwest
Mon, Nov 16 - Mon, Nov 23
Southwest Logo
6:10 am - 10:50 amSAT  San Antonio-SNA Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty
6h 40m1 stop Phoenix Sky Harbor Intl
Southwest Logo
5:25 pm - 11:55 pmSNA  Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty-SAT San Antonio
4h 30m1 stop Phoenix Sky Harbor Intl
$305Southwest
Thu, Jan 7 - Sat, Jan 30
Delta Logo
8:00 am - 12:22 pmSAT  San Antonio-SNA Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty
6h 22m1 stop Salt Lake City
Delta Logo
5:05 pm - 12:46 amSNA  Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty-SAT San Antonio
5h 41m1 stop Salt Lake City
$305Delta
Mon, Dec 28 - Tue, Jan 5
American Airlines Logo
5:00 am - 8:28 amSAT  San Antonio-SNA Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty
5h 28m1 stop Dallas/Fort Worth
American Airlines Logo
4:37 pm - 11:59 pmSNA  Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty-SAT San Antonio
5h 22m1 stop Dallas/Fort Worth
$348American Airlines
Mon, Dec 28 - Mon, Jan 4
American Airlines Logo
5:00 am - 8:28 amSAT  San Antonio-SNA Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty
5h 28m1 stop Dallas/Fort Worth
American Airlines Logo
2:54 pm - 10:56 pmSNA  Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty-SAT San Antonio
6h 02m1 stop Dallas/Fort Worth
$348American Airlines
Fri, Dec 4 - Thu, Dec 10
Delta Logo
6:08 pm - 10:21 pmSAT  San Antonio-SNA Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty
6h 13m1 stop Salt Lake City
Delta Logo
7:00 am - 5:18 pmSNA  Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty-SAT San Antonio
8h 18m1 stop Salt Lake City
$348Delta
Thu, Jan 7 - Sat, Jan 30
United Airlines Logo
5:59 pm - 9:53 pmSAT  San Antonio-SNA Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty
5h 54m1 stop Houston George Bush Intcntl
United Airlines Logo
12:04 pm - 7:18 pmSNA  Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty-SAT San Antonio
5h 14m1 stop Houston George Bush Intcntl
$415United Airlines
Sat, Dec 5 - Thu, Dec 10
United Airlines Logo
4:57 pm - 9:09 pmSAT  San Antonio-SNA Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty
6h 12m1 stop Denver Intl
United Airlines Logo
6:50 am - 4:43 pmSNA  Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty-SAT San Antonio
7h 53m1 stop Denver Intl
$415United Airlines

Price, demand and travel trends for San Antonio to Santa Ana flights

Use KAYAK data on prices, travel dates, airlines and seasonal trends to compare options and book flights with more confidence.

How much is a round-trip flight from San Antonio to Santa Ana?

Round-trip flights from San Antonio to Santa Ana typically range from $365 to $509. The lowest price found in the past 5 days was $247, on Frontier.

What's the cheapest day of the week to fly from San Antonio to Santa Ana?

Based on deals KAYAK users found in the last 12 months, Monday is the cheapest day of the week to fly from San Antonio to Santa Ana. It’s 8% cheaper than the average day, while Sunday is the most expensive, with prices 5% higher.

What’s the cheapest month to fly from San Antonio to Santa Ana?

•February is the cheapest month to fly from San Antonio to Santa Ana at $327 round-trip.
•January ($597) and June ($511) are the most expensive months.
•The price difference between flying in the cheapest and most expensive months is 82% on average.
This is based on KAYAK aggregated and averaged internal data over the past 12 months.

When are flights from San Antonio to Santa Ana the cheapest?

Flights from San Antonio to Santa Ana are cheapest 6 weeks before departure. Booking in this window typically costs about 51% less than the average last-minute fare (within 2 weeks of the flight), based on KAYAK data.

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Key details for San Antonio to Santa Ana flights

Low season

January

Cheapest flight

$114
Beat the crowds with an average 30% drop in travelers.
The most popular month to fly with an average 24% increase in travelers.
One-way flight from San Antonio to Santa Ana

When to book flights from San Antonio to Santa Ana

Are your dates flexible? Find out the best times to travel from San Antonio 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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Your San Antonio to Santa Ana flight questions, answered

Find helpful answers about this route, including flight times, airports, airlines and booking tips.

  • What cabin classes can I book on flights from San Antonio to Santa Ana?

    Two cabin classes are available on flights from San Antonio to Santa Ana:

    • Economy Class
    • First Class

  • How long is a flight from San Antonio to Santa Ana?

    A nonstop flight from San Antonio to Santa Ana takes 00m, covering 1,174 miles.

  • Do I need a passport to fly from San Antonio to Santa Ana?

    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.

  • How much should I expect to pay for a San Antonio to Santa Ana flight?

    Round-trip flights from San Antonio to Santa Ana range from $365 to $509, with an average of $439 over the past 12 months. Anything below $365 counts as a good deal.

  • How expensive are last-minute San Antonio to Santa Ana flights?

    Last-minute fares on this route (booked within two weeks of departure) run 66% above the $439 route average. Book 6 weeks before departure for the lowest fares.

  • Have flight prices from San Antonio to Santa Ana changed much recently?

    Yes. Based on fares seen in the past 5 days, round-trip prices on this route showed a wide range, from about $247 to $1,457. That means the highest observed fare was about 6x higher than the lowest one.

  • How are flight prices from San Antonio to Santa Ana looking right now?

    One-way fares from San Antonio to Santa Ana are currently lower than usual. Average one-way flight prices are about $208, which is 7% below the typical average for this route.

  • What car rental options are available at Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty Airport (SNA)?

    Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty Airport (SNA) hosts 5 major car rental companies, with daily rates starting from around $20 for economy cars. Top options include:

    • Dollar
    • Thrifty
    • Hertz
    • Budget
    • Alamo

  • Which airports can I use when flying from San Antonio to Santa Ana?

    Flights from San Antonio to Santa Ana usually depart from San Antonio (SAT) and arrive at Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty (SNA).

  • Which airports do connecting flights from San Antonio to Santa Ana pass through?

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

    • Phoenix Sky Harbor Intl (PHX) - 65% of one-stop connections
    • Dallas/Fort Worth (DFW) - 14% of one-stop connections
    • Las Vegas Harry Reid Intl (LAS) - 11% of one-stop connections
    • Denver Intl (DEN) - 3% of one-stop connections

  • Can I save money by using flexible dates for flights from San Antonio to Santa Ana?

    Yes. Flexible dates can save you up to 13% on flights from San Antonio to Santa Ana. Monday is the cheapest departure day at $408 round-trip on average, while Sunday is the most expensive at $465, a difference of $57.

    KAYAK's flexible dates feature shows options up to 3 days before and after your selected dates, making it easier to compare nearby fares.

  • How much time can I save by choosing a different layover airport from San Antonio to Santa Ana?

    Flying via Phoenix Sky Harbor Intl (PHX) gives the shortest average 1-stop total travel time at 4h 59m, compared with 5h 30m via Dallas/Fort Worth (DFW) and 5h 45m via Houston George Bush Intcntl (IAH).

  • What is the time difference between San Antonio and Santa Ana?

    Santa Ana is 2 hours behind San Antonio (Pacific Time vs Central Time). Plan for the time shift when scheduling connections or first-day activities.

  • What popular places can I visit in Santa Ana?

    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.

Your guide to booking San Antonio to Santa Ana flights

Get tips on when to book, when to fly and what to know before your trip.
  • If your dates are flexible, aim for a Monday departure and avoid flying on Sunday. On this route, Monday flights average $408, about $57 less than Sunday fares (12% savings) based on the last 12 months.
  • For the best chance at a low fare, aim to book around 6 weeks before you fly. On this route, that window historically saves about 51% versus last-minute pricing (KAYAK booking data, last 12 months).
  • If you can choose when to travel, plan your San Antonio to Santa Ana trip for February. Fares historically average $327 round-trip in that month - typically $270 less than the most expensive month, which is January (based on the last 12 months).
  • If you're arriving late at night and need somewhere to stay, check out these hotels close to Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty Airport.

    • Courtyard by Marriott Santa Ana Orange County
    • voco Orange County - Airport by IHG
    • Hotel Zessa Orange County Airport, a DoubleTree by Hilton

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