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

• Earliest: departs at 6:45 am and lands at 8:18 am
• Latest: departs at 9:10 pm and lands at 10:43 pm.

The flight takes about 1h 33m.

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

• Economy Class
• First Class

A nonstop flight from Santa Ana to Sacramento takes 1h 33m, 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 Santa Ana to Sacramento range from $338 to $619, with an average of $395 over the past 12 months. Anything below $338 counts as a good deal.

Last-minute fares on this route (booked within two weeks of departure) run 78% above the $395 route average. Book 20 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 Seattle/Tacoma Intl (SEA), compared to $398 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 Embraer 175 (Enhanced Winglets) variants.

Morning is the busiest departure period on Santa Ana to Sacramento 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 Sacramento are currently lower than usual. Average one-way flight prices are about $116, which is 50% below the typical average for this route.

Sacramento Intl Airport (SMF) hosts 5 major car rental companies, with daily rates averaging $60 for economy cars. Top options include:

• Thrifty
• Dollar
• Hertz
• Budget
• Payless

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

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

• Phoenix Sky Harbor Intl (PHX) - 41% of one-stop connections
• San Francisco (SFO) - 35% of one-stop connections
• Las Vegas Harry Reid Intl (LAS) - 14% of one-stop connections
• Denver Intl (DEN) - 8% of one-stop connections

Yes. Flexible dates can save you up to 33% on flights from Santa Ana to Sacramento. Saturday is the cheapest departure day at $357 round-trip on average, while Wednesday is the most expensive at $529, a difference of $172.

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

Only Southwest operates flights between Santa Ana and Sacramento.

Flying via San Francisco (SFO) gives the shortest average 1-stop total travel time at 4h 54m, compared with 5h 32m via Phoenix Sky Harbor Intl (PHX) and 6h 49m via Seattle/Tacoma Intl (SEA).

Some of the most popular sights in Sacramento are Golden 1 Center, UC Davis Medical Center and Sacramento Capitol Park. These are among the most viewed places in Sacramento on KAYAK.

Among airlines operating Santa Ana to Sacramento 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
• JetBlue: a cabin bag in Economy Class class

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

Security screening generally does not take long. For domestic flights, arriving at the airport 1½ to 2 hours early allows enough time to clear security checkpoints. For international flights, arriving 3 hours early is recommended.

Yes, several car rental services are available at SMF. The desks are located in the rental terminal, which is accessible by a free shuttle from the airport terminal. Taxis, shuttles and buses are also available from SMF to Sacramento.

Yes, SNA has a children's play area in the 'Wish lounge'. The facility includes books for reading, games, coloring activities, giant teddy bears and photo creation.

Yes. Travelers who need wheelchair service on a flight from SNA to SMF should contact the airline's reservation desk at least 72 hours before departure. This gives airline staff time to arrange the requested assistance.