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One of the most popular destinations in the Orange County area is to head to the coastal city of Huntington Beach. To get to this area using public transportation from the airport, you can travel aboard a combination of line 400 and 70 buses operated by the Orange County Transit Authority.

Every one of the rental car companies that has an operation at this airport has a customer service counter on the arrival level of the airport between Terminals A and B. It is easy to find this location because it sits right across from the statue of John Wayne. You may pick up your rental car on level zero of parking structures A2 and B2.

Two hotels that have a location right at the entrance of the terminal buildings include the Atrium Hotel and the Hilton Irvine/Orange County Airport.

All rideshare services pick up their passengers in the designated areas at the top level of parking structures A2 and B2, as well as in the parking structure for Terminal C on the upper level adjacent to the ticketing area.

Among airlines operating San Jose to Santa Ana flights:

• Southwest: offers free seat selection

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

Only Southwest operates flights between San Jose and Santa Ana.

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

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.

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

On this route, layover flights are cheaper than nonstop options on average. Layover fares average $154 round-trip via Denver Intl (DEN), compared to $390 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 Alaska Airlines. Other aircraft seen on the route include Airbus A320neo variants.

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

• Las Vegas Harry Reid Intl (LAS) - 50% of one-stop connections
• Phoenix Sky Harbor Intl (PHX) - 25% of one-stop connections
• Denver Intl (DEN) - 8% of one-stop connections
• Portland (PDX) - 8% of one-stop connections

Las Vegas Harry Reid Intl (LAS) handles the largest share of one-stop connections on this route.

On the San Jose to Santa Ana route, being flexible with your departure day can save you up to 17%. Saturday is the cheapest day at $345 round-trip on average, while Monday is the most expensive at $413: a $68 difference. Cheaper weekend fares like these are typical of routes dominated by weekday business travel.

Morning is the busiest departure period on San Jose 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%.

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.

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

• Earliest: departs at 6:15 am and lands at 7:39 am
• Latest: departs at 9:05 pm and lands at 10:29 pm.

The flight takes about 1h 24m.

Last-minute fares on this route - booked within 2 weeks of departure - run 71% above the route average of $389. Book 24 weeks before departure for the lowest fares.

A nonstop flight from San Jose to Santa Ana takes 1h 24m, covering 342 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.

One-way fares from San Jose to Santa Ana are currently lower than usual. Average one-way flight prices are about $168, which is 42% below the typical average for this route.

Flying via Phoenix Sky Harbor Intl (PHX) gives the shortest average 1-stop total travel time at 5h 29m, compared with 5h 30m via Portland (PDX) and 6h 05m via Seattle/Tacoma Intl (SEA).

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

Round-trip flights from San Jose to Santa Ana range from $344 to $501, with an average of $389 over the past 12 months. Anything below $344 counts as a good deal.