SNA - ACV

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Cheapest round-trip
$354
Typical prices: $242-$609
United Airlines
Sun 12/16Thu 1/4
SNA - ACV • 1 stop
Cheapest one-way
$94
Typical prices: $116-$302
Breeze Airways
Sun 12/16
SNA - ACV • 1 stop
Nonstop flights
There are currently no direct flights between Santa Ana and Arcata. You'll need to take a connecting flight to reach the destination.
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Cheapest • Avg $224 (round-trip)
Shortest trip • 4h 41m (one-way)
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Cheap Flights from Santa Ana to Arcata (SNA-ACV)

 
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Recent round-trip flight deals from Santa Ana to Arcata

Fri, Dec 11 - Tue, Dec 15
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7:15 am - 11:40 amSNA  Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty-ACV Arcata Eureka
4h 25m1 stop San Francisco
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2:13 pm - 6:45 pmACV  Arcata Eureka-SNA Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty
4h 32m1 stop San Francisco
$354United Airlines
Wed, Dec 16 - Mon, Dec 21
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7:15 am - 11:40 amSNA  Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty-ACV Arcata Eureka
4h 25m1 stop San Francisco
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6:00 am - 12:10 pmACV  Arcata Eureka-SNA Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty
6h 10m1 stop San Francisco
$354United Airlines
Wed, Dec 16 - Mon, Jan 4
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4:13 pm - 8:19 pmSNA  Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty-ACV Arcata Eureka
4h 06m1 stop San Francisco
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2:17 pm - 6:15 pmACV  Arcata Eureka-SNA Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty
3h 58m1 stop San Francisco
$354United Airlines
Wed, Dec 16 - Mon, Jan 4
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7:30 am - 12:11 pmSNA  Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty-ACV Arcata Eureka
4h 41m1 stop Las Vegas Harry Reid Intl
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3:09 pm - 12:08 pmACV  Arcata Eureka-SNA Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty
20h 59m2 stops Seattle/Tacoma Intl San Francisco
$393Multiple Airlines
Wed, Dec 16 - Mon, Dec 21
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7:30 am - 12:11 pmSNA  Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty-ACV Arcata Eureka
4h 41m1 stop Las Vegas Harry Reid Intl
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3:09 pm - 10:02 amACV  Arcata Eureka-SNA Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty
18h 53m2 stops Seattle/Tacoma Intl San Francisco
$408Multiple Airlines
Fri, Apr 2 - Tue, Apr 6
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6:28 pm - 11:53 pmSNA  Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty-ACV Arcata Eureka
5h 25m1 stop San Francisco
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8:11 am - 12:01 pmACV  Arcata Eureka-SNA Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty
3h 50m1 stop San Francisco
$454United Airlines
Fri, Dec 4 - Sat, Dec 5
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1:13 pm - 5:32 pmSNA  Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty-ACV Arcata Eureka
4h 19m1 stop San Francisco
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8:00 am - 12:06 pmACV  Arcata Eureka-SNA Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty
4h 06m1 stop San Francisco
$454United Airlines
Fri, Dec 11 - Tue, Dec 15
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6:29 pm - 2:23 pmSNA  Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty-ACV Arcata Eureka
19h 54m2 stops San Francisco Seattle/Tacoma Intl
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3:00 pm - 9:28 pmACV  Arcata Eureka-SNA Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty
6h 28m1 stop Seattle/Tacoma Intl
$537Alaska Airlines
Fri, Dec 11 - Tue, Dec 15
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6:29 pm - 2:23 pmSNA  Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty-ACV Arcata Eureka
19h 54m2 stops San Francisco Seattle/Tacoma Intl
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3:00 pm - 8:39 amACV  Arcata Eureka-SNA Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty
17h 39m2 stops Seattle/Tacoma Intl San Francisco
$541Alaska Airlines
Wed, Dec 16 - Mon, Jan 4
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5:29 pm - 2:32 pmSNA  Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty-ACV Arcata Eureka
21h 03m2 stops San Francisco Seattle/Tacoma Intl
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3:09 pm - 3:57 pmACV  Arcata Eureka-SNA Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty
24h 48m2 stops Seattle/Tacoma Intl San Francisco
$551Alaska Airlines
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Price, demand and travel trends for Santa Ana to Arcata flights

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

Round-trip flights from Santa Ana to Arcata typically range from $242 to $609. The lowest price found in the past 5 days was $354, on United Airlines.

Key details for Santa Ana to Arcata flights

Low season

October

Cheapest flight

$94
Beat the crowds with an average 57% drop in travelers.
The most popular month to fly with an average 36% increase in travelers.
One-way flight from Santa Ana to Arcata

When to book flights from Santa Ana to Arcata

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Your Santa Ana to Arcata 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 Santa Ana to Arcata?

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

  • How long is a flight from Santa Ana to Arcata?

    A nonstop flight from Santa Ana to Arcata takes 00m, covering 609 miles.

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

    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 Santa Ana to Arcata flight?

    Round-trip flights from Santa Ana to Arcata range from $242 to $609, with an average of $334 over the past 12 months. Anything below $242 counts as a good deal.

  • Have flight prices from Santa Ana to Arcata 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 $354 to $1,526. That means the highest observed fare was about 4x higher than the lowest one.

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

    One-way fares from Santa Ana to Arcata are currently lower than usual. Average one-way flight prices are about $254, which is 6% below the typical average for this route.

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

    Flights from Santa Ana to Arcata usually depart from Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty (SNA) and arrive at Arcata Eureka (ACV).

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

    Connecting flights from Santa Ana to Arcata most commonly pass through:

    • San Francisco (SFO) - 67% of one-stop connections
    • Las Vegas Harry Reid Intl (LAS) - 33% of one-stop connections

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

    Yes. Flexible dates can save you up to 73% on flights from Santa Ana to Arcata. Saturday is the cheapest departure day at $255 round-trip on average, while Tuesday is the most expensive at $917, a difference of $662.

    Cheaper weekend fares like these are typical of routes dominated by weekday business travel.

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

    Flying via San Francisco (SFO) gives the shortest average 1-stop total travel time at 4h 41m, compared with 5h via Las Vegas Harry Reid Intl (LAS).

Your guide to booking Santa Ana to Arcata 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 Saturday departure and avoid flying on Tuesday. On this route, Saturday flights average $255, about $662 less than Tuesday fares (72% savings) based on the last 12 months.
  • If you can choose when to travel, plan your Santa Ana to Arcata trip for July. Fares historically average $222 round-trip in that month - typically $800 less than the most expensive month, which is March (based on the last 12 months).

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