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

• Earliest: departs at 6:45 am and lands at 8:14 am
• Latest: departs at 9:10 pm and lands at 10:39 pm.

The flight takes about 1h 29m.

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

A nonstop flight from Santa Ana to Oakland takes 1h 29m, covering 370 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 Santa Ana to Oakland range from $285 to $486, with an average of $347 over the past 12 months. Anything below $285 counts as a good deal.

Last-minute fares on this route (booked within two weeks of departure) run 77% above the $347 route average. Book 25 weeks before departure for the lowest fares.

On this route, layover flights are cheaper than nonstop options on average. Layover fares average $228 round-trip via Las Vegas Harry Reid Intl (LAS), compared to $349 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. Other aircraft seen on the route include Airbus A321neo variants.

Morning is the busiest departure period on Santa Ana to Oakland flights, with 34% of flights leaving in that window. Afternoon departures account for 33%, evening flights for 33%, and night flights for 0%.

One-way fares from Santa Ana to Oakland are currently lower than usual. Average one-way flight prices are about $102, which is 52% below the typical average for this route.

Oakland Airport (OAK) hosts 5 major car rental companies, with daily rates averaging $73 for economy cars. Top options include:

• Dollar
• Thrifty
• Hertz
• Budget
• Alamo

Flights from Santa Ana to Oakland usually depart from Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty (SNA) and arrive at Oakland (OAK).

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

• Las Vegas Harry Reid Intl (LAS) - 50% of one-stop connections
• Seattle/Tacoma Intl (SEA) - 40% of one-stop connections
• Salt Lake City (SLC) - 10% of one-stop connections

Yes. Flexible dates can save you up to 34% on flights from Santa Ana to Oakland. Thursday is the cheapest departure day at $313 round-trip on average, while Monday is the most expensive at $473, a difference of $160.

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

Only Southwest operates flights between Santa Ana and Oakland.

Flying via Salt Lake City (SLC) gives the shortest average 1-stop total travel time at 5h 01m, compared with 8h 27m via Seattle/Tacoma Intl (SEA) and 17h 15m via Las Vegas Harry Reid Intl (LAS).

Some of the most popular sights in Oakland are Oakland Arena, Fox Theater and Jack London Square. These are among the most viewed places in Oakland on KAYAK.

Among airlines operating Santa Ana to Oakland 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 always check the fare details before booking.

Yes. For travelers who do not want to rent a car, the Oakland airport Bay Area Rapid Transit (BART) station is across from the Terminal 1 Baggage Claim Area. During most hours, trains depart every 6 minutes from OAK and run to downtown San Francisco, Oakland, Berkeley and other Bay Area destinations.

Yes, travelers who have not booked a rental through KAYAK can find car rental companies at the OAK Rental Car Center.

Yes. Drivers picking up travelers at the airport can temporarily park in the "cell phone waiting area" south of Parking Structure C.

At SNA, long-term parking is available at the Main Street Parking Lot and Terminal Parking Structures A1, A2, B2 and C. Curbside Valet Parking is on the Departure (upper) Level in front of the Terminal.