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$95 Find Cheap Flights from John Wayne (Santa Ana) to Sacramento

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Everything you should know

Cheapest round-trip
$188
Typical prices: $280-$389
Frontier
Tue 7/21Tue 7/28
SNA - SMF • 1 stop
Cheapest non-stop
$259
Typical prices: $319-$389
Southwest
Tue 7/21Wed 7/29
SNA - SMF • Non-stop
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Cheapest • from $188 (round-trip)
Best reviews • 7.9 score
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Cheapest • Avg $336 (round-trip)
Shortest trip • 3h 30m (one-way)
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Our data shows that travelers who book at least 6 weeks in advance save around 56% compared to booking last minute.
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Cheap Flights from Santa Ana to Sacramento (SNA-SMF)

 
Here are some of the best deals found on KAYAK recently from the most popular airlines for round-trip flights from Santa Ana to Sacramento that are departing in the next months. While these flights were available on KAYAK in the last 72 hours, prices and availability are subject to change and deals may expire.
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Recent round-trip flight deals from Santa Ana to Sacramento

Tue, Jul 21 - Tue, Jul 28
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4:13 pm - 4:04 pm
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SMF
23h 51m
1 stop
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5:07 pm - 3:28 pm
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SNA
22h 21m
1 stop
$188Frontier
Tue, Jul 21 - Tue, Jul 28
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4:13 pm - 4:04 pm
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23h 51m
1 stop
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5:07 pm - 3:28 pm
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22h 21m
1 stop
$189Frontier
Tue, Jul 21 - Tue, Jul 28
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4:13 pm - 4:04 pm
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SMF
23h 51m
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5:07 pm - 3:28 pm
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22h 21m
1 stop
$190Frontier
Mon, Jul 20 - Tue, Jul 28
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7:53 pm - 4:04 pm
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SMF
20h 11m
1 stop
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5:07 pm - 3:28 pm
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SNA
22h 21m
1 stop
$205Frontier
Mon, Jul 20 - Tue, Jul 28
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7:53 pm - 4:04 pm
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SMF
20h 11m
1 stop
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5:07 pm - 3:28 pm
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SNA
22h 21m
1 stop
$207Frontier
Tue, Jul 21 - Wed, Jul 29
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4:13 pm - 4:04 pm
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SMF
23h 51m
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5:07 pm - 12:31 pm
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SNA
19h 24m
1 stop
$210Frontier
Tue, Jul 21 - Wed, Jul 29
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4:13 pm - 4:04 pm
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23h 51m
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5:07 pm - 12:31 pm
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19h 24m
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$211Frontier
Tue, Jul 21 - Tue, Jul 28
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4:13 pm - 4:04 pm
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SMF
23h 51m
1 stop
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8:08 pm - 3:28 pm
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SNA
19h 20m
2 stops
$213Frontier
Tue, Jul 21 - Tue, Jul 28
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4:13 pm - 4:04 pm
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SMF
23h 51m
1 stop
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8:08 pm - 3:28 pm
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SNA
19h 20m
2 stops
$214Frontier
Tue, Jul 28 - Sat, Aug 1
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4:13 pm - 4:04 pm
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SMF
23h 51m
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4:28 pm - 10:43 am
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SNA
18h 15m
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$216Multiple Airlines
Booking Insights

KAYAK's insights & trends for Santa Ana to Sacramento flights

Get data-powered insights and trends into flights from Santa Ana to Sacramento to help you find the cheapest flights, the best time to fly and much more.

How much is a round-trip flight from Santa Ana, California to Sacramento?

This analysis is based on the cheapest round-trip price found on KAYAK in the last 12 months by searching for a flight from Santa Ana, California to Sacramento departing in July.

What’s the cheapest day of the week to fly from John Wayne (Santa Ana) to Sacramento?

The average price of all round-trip flights from Santa Ana to Sacramento clicked on KAYAK for each day over the last 12 months.

If you are looking for a flight deal from John Wayne (Santa Ana) to Sacramento, look for departures on Thursdays and avoid leaving on a Wednesday, as it's usually the priciest day. When flying back from Sacramento, Saturday is the cheapest day to fly and Wednesday is the most expensive.

What is the cheapest month to fly from John Wayne (Santa Ana) to Sacramento?

To calculate monthly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each month over the last year for round-trip flights from Santa Ana to Sacramento, removes the top 0.1% to account for outliers, and then takes the median of all values for each month.

The cheapest month for flights from John Wayne (Santa Ana) to Sacramento is September, where tickets cost $239 (return) on average. On the other hand, the most expensive months are February and April, where the average cost of round-trip tickets is $604 and $575 respectively.

Can I save money by flying with a layover from John Wayne (Santa Ana) to Sacramento?

The average round-trip price for all non-stop flights, flights with one layover, and flights with two layovers for the route found by users searching on KAYAK in the last 2 weeks.

Yes, flying with a layover may cost you more time, but you can also save money on the route, with a 1 stop layover the cheapest option at $379 on average.

How far in advance should I book a flight from John Wayne (Santa Ana) to Sacramento?

To calculate weekly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each week before departure over the last year for round-trip flights from Santa Ana to Sacramento, removes the top 0.1% to account for outliers, and then takes the average of all the values for each week.

To get a below average price on the flight from John Wayne (Santa Ana) to Sacramento, you should book around 6 weeks before departure, which saves you about 56% compared to booking last minute. For the absolute cheapest price, our data suggests you should book 12 weeks before departure.

Expert advice

Expert advice for your flight from Santa Ana to Sacramento

 
AI-powered summary based on content written by travel experts. AI can make mistakes.
KAYAK teamed up with top travel experts to share the best tips for your journey.
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Esther Carlstone

Esther Carlstone

Expert on SNA

Esther Carlstone is a travel and food writer based in Los Angeles. Her work has appeared in publications such as Travel + Leisure, Lonely Planet, Forbes, Tripadvisor, Insider, and more.

Bill Fink

Bill Fink

Expert on SMF

Bill is an award-winning travel writer with extensive credits covering airlines and the aviation industry for publications including AARP, AFAR, The Points Guy and Yahoo. Based in Portland, Oregon, Bill has traveled to more than 75 countries - and been late for his flight in most of them. He once achieved top-level frequent flier status for all of American, Delta and United Airlines during a single year.

Good to know

Low seasonAugust
Cheapest flight$95
Best time to beat the crowds with an average 32% drop in price.
Most popular time to fly with an average 33% increase in price.
Flight from John Wayne (Santa Ana) to Sacramento

When to book flights from Santa Ana to Sacramento

Are your dates flexible? Find out the best times to travel from Santa Ana to Sacramento based on our flight data from the last year. Discover the cheapest month and even day to fly.
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FAQs for booking flights from John Wayne (Santa Ana) to Sacramento

  • Is there a playing area at SNA?

    A 'Wish lounge' has been created at SNA, allowing children to have a play area. If you travel with your children, they can enjoy the facility, which contains reading books, games, coloring activities, giant teddy bears, and photo creation.

  • How early should you arrive for a domestic flight at SNA?

    The security screening doesn't take quite some time as SNA is equipped with high-security tools making the process less complicated. It would be best if you arrived at least 2h early at the airport. This will give you adequate time to go through the security checkpoints for your flight.

  • Are there rental car services at SMF?

    There are several car rental services at SMF. Their desks are located at the rental terminal, which you can access via a free shuttle service connecting the airport terminal. If you do not want to rent a car, taxis, shuttles, and buses can ride from SMF to Sacramento.

  • Can I get assisted travel services on my flight from SNA to SMF?

    If you require assisted travel services on your flight from SNA to SMF, you should contact the airline you intend to travel with at least 72h before your flight. Contacting your airline this early will give its staff adequate time to plan for the assistance you need.

  • What is the cheapest flight from John Wayne (Santa Ana) to Sacramento?

    In the last 5 days, the lowest price for a flight from John Wayne (Santa Ana) to Sacramento was $95 for a one-way ticket and $188 for a round-trip.

  • Do I need a passport to fly between John Wayne (Santa Ana) and Sacramento?

    No

  • Which airports will I be using when flying from John Wayne (Santa Ana) to Sacramento?

    When flying out of John Wayne (Santa Ana) you will be using Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty. You will be landing at Sacramento, also known as Sacramento Intl.

  • Which airlines offer Wi-Fi service onboard planes from John Wayne (Santa Ana) to Sacramento?

    Alaska Airlines, American Airlines, and Delta offer inflight Wi-Fi service on the John Wayne (Santa Ana) to Sacramento flight route.

  • Which aircraft models fly most regularly from John Wayne (Santa Ana) to Sacramento?

    The Boeing 737 MAX 8 is the aircraft model that flies most regularly on the John Wayne (Santa Ana) to Sacramento flight route.

  • On which days can I fly direct from John Wayne (Santa Ana) to Sacramento?

    There are nonstop flights from John Wayne (Santa Ana) to Sacramento on a daily basis.

  • Which is the best airline for flights from John Wayne (Santa Ana) to Sacramento, Southwest or Frontier?

    The two airlines most popular with KAYAK users for flights from John Wayne (Santa Ana) to Sacramento are Southwest and Frontier. With an average price for the route of $412 and an overall rating of 7.9, Southwest is the most popular choice. Frontier is also a great choice for the route, with an average price of $186 and an overall rating of 5.6.

  • How does KAYAK find such low prices on flights from John Wayne (Santa Ana) to Sacramento?

    KAYAK is a travel search engine. That means we look across the web to find the best prices we can find for our users. With over 2 billion flight queries processed yearly, we are able to display a variety of prices and options on flights from John Wayne (Santa Ana) to Sacramento.

  • How does KAYAK's flight Price Forecast tool help me choose the right time to buy my flight ticket from John Wayne (Santa Ana) to Sacramento?

    KAYAK’s flight Price Forecast tool uses historical data to determine whether the price for a flight to Sacramento from John Wayne (Santa Ana) is likely to change within 7 days, so travelers know whether to wait or book now.

  • What is the Hacker Fare option on flights from John Wayne (Santa Ana) to Sacramento?

    Hacker Fares allow you to combine one-way tickets in order to save you money over a traditional round-trip ticket. You could then fly to Sacramento with an airline and back to John Wayne (Santa Ana) with another airline. Booking your flights between John Wayne (Santa Ana) and SMF can sometimes prove cheaper using this method.

  • What is KAYAK's "flexible dates" feature and why should I care when looking for a flight from John Wayne (Santa Ana) to Sacramento?

    Sometimes travel dates aren't set in stone. If your preferred travel dates have some wiggle room, flexible dates will show you all the options when flying to Sacramento from John Wayne (Santa Ana) up to 3 days before/after your preferred dates. You can then pick the flights that suit you best.

KAYAK’s top tips for finding a cheap flight from John Wayne (Santa Ana) to Sacramento

  • Looking for a cheap flight? 25% of our users found flights on this route for $194 or less one-way and $368 or less round-trip.
  • There are several lounges found at John Wayne Airport (SNA). A USO lounge caters to active military personnel and family members of the military personnel. It's located at Terminal B, adjacent to the baggage carousel 4. There is also the American Airlines Admirals club located at Terminal A, which caters to travelers traveling aboard American Airlines flights. The American Airlines Admiral club operates from Monday to Saturday from 05:30 am to 08:45 pm while on Sunday, it operates from 06:30 am to 08:45 pm.
  • If you are traveling to Sacramento from SNA with your baby, you can easily breastfeed your baby and change his/her diapers while waiting for your flight. This is because SNA offers a dedicated nursing facility located at Terminal B, between gates 11 and 12. This nursing room features a comfortable seat, power outlets you can use to charge your breastfeeding pump, a deep sink, and curtains that enhance privacy.
  • The transportation you will use to get to SNA will be determined by how fast you would like to get to the airport and how much you are willing to part with as fare. If you want to get to SNA quickly, it's in your best interest to board a taxi, whereas taking a bus is recommended if you would like to travel cheaply. Alternatively, if you want to balance cost and speed, it's advisable to board one of the metro trains that travel to the airport.
  • If you are driving to SNA, you can park your car at either an off-site or onsite parking space. Main street parking is the cheapest of all the available slots. It would be best to park at the off-site parking lots as it's cheaper than the onsite parking lots. Your choice is welcomed as both onsite and off-site parking places provide heavy security.
  • Traveling with a person with reduced mobilityat Sacramento International Airport (SMF) is less challenging as the airport has introduced services that are accessible and friendly. Features such as TDD telephones, braille signs placed all over the terminals, and also visual paging as some of the disabled-friendly services implemented at SMF.

Prefer to fly direct from John Wayne (Santa Ana) to Sacramento?

 
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Reviews of the top airlines flying from Santa Ana to Sacramento

 
See real verified KAYAK customer reviews for airlines flying from John Wayne (Santa Ana) to Sacramento. Airline scores are aggregated from all reviews left by passengers on KAYAK after flying with an airline. KAYAK doesn’t show reviews that are older than 5 years. Learn how KAYAK collects reviews.
Need help choosing which airline to fly with from Santa Ana to Sacramento? KAYAK airline reviews give an overall score for each airline based on loads of factors, including comfort, boarding, in-flight entertainment and more, to make your decision easier. See airline scores according to verified KAYAK customer reviews.
7.9
SouthwestOverall score based on 4242 reviews
7.5Entertainment
8.0Comfort
8.6Crew
8.1Boarding
7.0Food
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The flight was late. The crew was rude. There was no food. Cramped and uncomfortable. Nothing about this flight was good.

2.0 MediocreIrene, Jun 2026
DEN - SFO
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The flight was late. The crew was rude. There was no food. Cramped and uncomfortable. Nothing about this flight was good.

It was just okay, no frills, basic transportation with no luxury. No screens on the seats, no water or drinks on a short flight. Full flight but at least it was on time.

The first time I flew in the extra legroom section. It was difficult to notice a difference. I had bad luck with my neighbors. The crew was okay. Southwest has reduced the live TV options.

No gluten free snacks. Seats felt worn or bare bones even though it was a new 737 MAX 8.

Plane was clean and comfortable. Flight attendants and gate staff were professional, friendly and efficient. Boarding and deplaning were orderly and efficient. All in all, the typical excellent Southwest experience.

Not having a five hour delay with little notice! The crew was very kind, though, and just as tired as we passengers were. The flight didn't depart until nearly 1 am...and no reason was ever given.

This leg was much better, but we did have to have a 3 hour lay o er after coming from a very exhausting hiccup with our flight from BNA to Den

The Air hostess were very rude on my flight from Houston to Austin . Their regular communication itself felt a they are shouting at people.

Boarding was easy. The seats are small and fairly uncomfortable

The problem with the seat assignments is that there were a lot of rows in the front that were empty but my row at the back was full. Just not so pleasant.

They didn’t offer a water, even after I asked

Remind customers of the need to have passport or new ID for boarding.

The flight never took off and we spent 7 hours at the airport

Our flight was canceled. I will never use Kayak nor Frontier for travel again. The entire experience was a headache.

It was ok. It was expensive to check 2 bags ($75.00 per bag), and then it took a long time to wait for shuttle to take us from one terminal to the terminal where the plane was taking off at LAX. And all of this for a flight where we had to pay for any food or drink that was not water.

When I wanted to check in 3 hours prior to boarding time, the employees mentioned “a little over an hour delay” so I waited for an hour then I went to go look for food in the terminal and most people from that flight were in the same area looking for food. Finally I decided after food to check to see if it’s anytime closer and now it’s 2 mins until boarding closes?! What are you kidding me? I didn’t receive anything via sms about boarding now nor via email or on the intercom. I luckily made it through, barely, and then there’s no room for my carry on mind you I’m in the very first row so I had to place my purse in one further row back and my carry on sections down. Not sure who pays for better seats to get your stuff placed all over the plane but that was the worst experience I’ve ever had flying with anyone.

Terrible. The canceled my entire flight when I requested a refund for a trip frontier canceled trip one way.

i was unable to check in the flight. refund requested

I think Frontier was very good at communication. Their app worked very well. Loading was great and the flight was nice and easy.

This airline sucks. They offer low rates then charge you for everything, the app does not work well, the seats are the most uncomfortable. Maintenance issues on the flight, and you still have to sit through their credit card commercials. People are nice enough but does not make up for overall poor experience.

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