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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.

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

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 $602, with an average of $388 over the past 12 months. Anything below $338 counts as a good deal.

Last-minute fares on this route - booked within 2 weeks of departure - run 80% above the route average of $388. Book 16 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 $392 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%.

Yes. Based on fares seen in the past 5 days, round-trip prices on this route showed a wide range, from about $150 to $1,080. That means the highest observed fare was about 7x higher than the lowest one.

One-way fares from Santa Ana to Sacramento are currently lower than usual. Average one-way flight prices are about $97, which is 56% below the typical average for this route.

Sacramento Intl Airport (SMF) hosts 5 major car rental companies, with daily rates starting from around $24 for economy cars. Top options include:
• Thrifty
• Dollar
• Budget
• Hertz
• 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:

• San Francisco (SFO) - 39% of one-stop connections
• Phoenix Sky Harbor Intl (PHX) - 29% of one-stop connections
• Las Vegas Harry Reid Intl (LAS) - 26% of one-stop connections
• Denver Intl (DEN) - 3% of one-stop connections

San Francisco (SFO) handles the largest share of one-stop connections on this route.

On the Santa Ana to Sacramento route, being flexible with your departure day can save you up to 32%. Saturday is the cheapest day at $339 round-trip on average, while Wednesday is the most expensive at $497: a $158 difference. 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 51m, compared with 5h 27m 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

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

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.

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.

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.

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.