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$29 Find cheap flights from Santa Ana to San Francisco

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Cheap flight deals from Santa Ana to San Francisco (SNA-SFO)

Here are some of the best deals found on KAYAK recently from the most popular airlines for round-trip flights from Santa Ana to San Francisco 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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11:13 am - 12:36 pmSNA-SFO
1h 23mnonstop
3:50 pm - 5:24 pmSFO-SNA
1h 34mnonstop
$58Frontier
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Thu, Aug 22 - Mon, Aug 26
11:13 am - 12:36 pmSNA-SFO
1h 23mnonstop
3:50 pm - 5:24 pmSFO-SNA
1h 34mnonstop
$59Frontier
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Thu, Aug 15 - Mon, Aug 19
11:15 am - 12:44 pmSNA-SFO
1h 29mnonstop
6:40 pm - 8:11 pmSFO-SNA
1h 31mnonstop
$137Alaska Airlines
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Sat, Aug 24 - Sat, Aug 31
5:38 pm - 7:03 pmSNA-SFO
1h 25mnonstop
9:00 am - 10:34 amSFO-SNA
1h 34mnonstop
$147Alaska Airlines
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Sat, Aug 31 - Mon, Sep 2
8:10 am - 9:37 amSNA-SFO
1h 27mnonstop
7:10 pm - 8:44 pmSFO-SNA
1h 34mnonstop
$197United Airlines
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Wed, Oct 2 - Wed, Oct 2
6:45 am - 8:19 amSNA-SFO
1h 34mnonstop
8:25 am - 10:02 amSFO-SNA
1h 37mnonstop
$207United Airlines
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Sat, Sep 28 - Thu, Oct 3
7:14 pm - 3:07 pmSNA-SFO
19h 53m1 stop
8:07 pm - 2:49 pmSFO-SNA
18h 42m1 stop
$219Breeze Airways
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Thu, Aug 22 - Fri, Aug 23
4:25 pm - 10:47 pmSNA-SFO
6h 22m1 stop
9:20 am - 3:25 pmSFO-SNA
6h 05m1 stop
$226American Airlines
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Thu, Aug 22 - Sat, Aug 24
12:53 pm - 6:55 pmSNA-SFO
6h 02m1 stop
3:44 pm - 9:43 pmSFO-SNA
5h 59m1 stop
$229American Airlines
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Wed, Sep 18 - Sat, Sep 28
7:09 pm - 12:40 pmSNA-SFO
17h 31m1 stop
7:05 pm - 8:49 amSFO-SNA
13h 44m1 stop
$246Breeze Airways
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Fri, Aug 9 - Sat, Aug 10

Flights from Santa Ana to San Francisco - Travel Insights & Trends

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

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

The average price of all flights from Santa Ana to San Francisco clicked on KAYAK for each day over the last 12 months.
If your flying dates are flexible, you should consider flying to San Francisco on a Saturday, as we generally find the cheapest rates on that day for this route. On the other hand, Monday is the most expensive day to fly from John Wayne (Santa Ana) to San Francisco. For your return ticket, we recommend flying on a Monday and avoiding Fridays for the best deals.

What is the cheapest month to fly from Santa Ana to San Francisco?

To calculate monthly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each month over the last year for flights from Santa Ana to San Francisco, 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 Santa Ana to San Francisco is April, where tickets cost $118 on average. On the other hand, the most expensive months are March and November, where the average cost of tickets is $158 and $158 respectively.

How far in advance should I book a flight from Santa Ana to San Francisco?

To calculate daily average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each day before departure over the last year for flights from Santa Ana to San Francisco, removes the top 0.1% to account for outliers, and then takes the average of all the values for each month.
To get a below average price on the flight from Santa Ana to San Francisco, you should book around 2 weeks before departure. For the absolute cheapest price, our data suggests you should book 158 days before departure.

Which airlines provide the cheapest flights from John Wayne (Santa Ana) to San Francisco?

The cheapest price for the route for each airline clicked by KAYAK users in the last 72 hours.
The cheapest return flight ticket from John Wayne (Santa Ana) to San Francisco found by KAYAK users in the last 72 hours was for $58 on Frontier, followed by Alaska Airlines ($137). One-way flight deals have also been found from as low as $29 on Frontier and from $69 on Alaska Airlines.

Which airlines fly most frequently between John Wayne (Santa Ana) and San Francisco?

John Wayne (Santa Ana) and San Francisco are connected by different airlines. The airlines that fly that route the most regularly are Alaska Airlines (42 flights per week), United Airlines (34 flights per week), and Frontier (4 flights per week).

Which airlines fly non-stop between Santa Ana and San Francisco?

Airline and price data is aggregated from results in KAYAK’s search results from the last 2 weeks for flights from Santa Ana to San Francisco.
There are 3 airlines that fly nonstop from Santa Ana to San Francisco. They are: Alaska Airlines, Frontier and United Airlines. The cheapest price of all airlines flying this route was found with Frontier at $29 for a one-way flight. On average, the best prices for this route can be found at Frontier.

How many flights are there between Santa Ana and San Francisco per day?

Each day, there are between 10 and 12 nonstop flights that take off from Santa Ana and land in San Francisco, with an average flight time of 1h 29m. The most common departure time is 5:00 pm and most flights take off in the morning. Each week, there are 80 flights. The most frequent day of departure is Monday, when 15% of all weekly flights depart. The fewest flights depart on a Saturday.

Which cabin class options are there for flights between Santa Ana and San Francisco?

The average price of flights for each cabin class for the route found by users searching on KAYAK over the last 2 weeks.
There are 4 cabin class options for the route. These are First, Business, Economy and Prem Economy. Perform a search on KAYAK to find the latest prices and availability for all cabin fares, which differ across airlines.

How long does a flight from John Wayne (Santa Ana) to San Francisco take?

The duration of a nonstop flight to San Francisco from John Wayne (Santa Ana) is typically 1h 23m. The journey crosses a distance of 372 miles.

What’s the earliest departure time from John Wayne (Santa Ana) to San Francisco?

Early birds can take the earliest flight from Santa Ana at 6:45 am and will be landing in San Francisco at 8:14 am.

What’s the latest departure time from John Wayne (Santa Ana) to San Francisco?

If you prefer to fly at night, the latest flight from Santa Ana to San Francisco jets off at 8:59 pm and lands at 10:24 pm.

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Low season

June

High season

August

Cheapest flight

$29
Best time to beat the crowds but there is an average 16% increase in price.
Most popular time to fly and prices are also 22% lower on average.
Flight from John Wayne (Santa Ana) to San Francisco

When to book flights from Santa Ana to San Francisco

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

  • Which airline offers in-flight Wi-Fi?

    To enjoy in-flight Wi-Fi on your trip from Santa Ana to San Francisco, consider booking with United Airlines or Alaska Airlines. They offer passengers unlimited wireless internet that is good enough for web browsing, streaming, and even gaming. However, it is essential to note that passengers must pay for the Wi-Fi as the plane ticket does not cover it.

  • How do you get from SFO Airport to downtown?

    Downtown San Francisco is about 14 miles away from San Francisco International Airport. There are a few ways to get there, including the bus, taxi, rental car, or the Bay Area Rapid Transit. Of all these options, the bus and Bay Area Rapid Transit are the cheapest and arguably most reliable means. To take the Bay Area Rapid Transit, head to the station located in the international terminal. Board the yellow line towards Antioch, and you’ll be downtown in no time. You can also find the bus at the international terminal on Courtyard G.

  • Does San Francisco International Airport offer wheelchair services?

    Yes, San Francisco International Airport offers wheelchair assistance to all passengers with limited mobility. You can request one at the ticket counter or any help desk around the airport. Alternatively, you can also alert your airline during booking so that they can inform the concerned officials at the airport. This way, you will have a wheelchair reserved for you regardless of when your flight lands.

  • Are there any pet relief areas at San Francisco International Airport?

    SFO Airport has multiple pet relief areas for anyone traveling with their pet or a service animal. They can be found both inside and outside the airport terminals, so you’re never too far away from one. For travelers arriving at the airport, each terminal has a conveniently located pet relief area next to baggage claim. In the case of Terminal 1, it is located on Courtyard 2, Terminal 2, Courtyard 3, and Terminal 3, Courtyard 4. If you would rather use the outside ones, follow the painted paw prints on the curbside walkways.

  • What is the cheapest flight from Santa Ana to San Francisco?

    In the last 3 days, the lowest price for a flight from Santa Ana to San Francisco was $29 for a one-way ticket and $58 for a round-trip.

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

    No

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

    John Wayne (Santa Ana) and San Francisco are both served by 1 main airport. You will leave John Wayne (Santa Ana) from Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty and will be arriving at San Francisco.

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

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

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

    The Airbus A320neo is the aircraft model that flies most regularly on the John Wayne (Santa Ana) to San Francisco flight route.

  • Which airline alliances offer flights from John Wayne (Santa Ana) to San Francisco?

    oneworld, and Star Alliance are the airline alliances operating flights between John Wayne (Santa Ana) and San Francisco, with oneworld being the most commonly used for this route.

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

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

  • Which is the best airline for flights from Santa Ana to San Francisco, Breeze Airways or Alaska Airlines?

    The two airlines most popular with KAYAK users for flights from Santa Ana to San Francisco are Breeze Airways and Alaska Airlines. With an average price for the route of $134 and an overall rating of 8.1, Breeze Airways is the most popular choice. Alaska Airlines is also a great choice for the route, with an average price of $246 and an overall rating of 8.0.

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

    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 San Francisco.

  • 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 San Francisco?

    KAYAK’s flight Price Forecast tool uses historical data to determine whether the price for a flight to San Francisco 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 San Francisco?

    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 San Francisco with an airline and back to John Wayne (Santa Ana) with another airline. Booking your flights between John Wayne (Santa Ana) and SFO 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 San Francisco?

    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 San Francisco from John Wayne (Santa Ana) up to 3 days before/after your preferred dates. You can then pick the flights that suit you best.

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KAYAK’s top tips for finding a cheap flight from Santa Ana to San Francisco

  • Looking for a cheap flight? 25% of our users found flights on this route for $103 or less one-way and $172 or less round-trip.
  • John Wayne Airport (SNA) is neighbored by Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) and Ontario International Airport (ONT), which also offer flights to San Francisco. If you want an airport with better amenities and lounges, consider booking flights out of Los Angeles International Airport.
  • If you’re a nursing mom traveling with an infant, you should know that San Francisco International Airport (SFO) has private nursing rooms at each terminal. To get access, you can use the airport courtesy phones to request or reserve.
  • Public transport via the bus offers the cheapest way to get to SNA Airport. They can sometimes be very slow and not ideal for anyone in a rush. If you need to get to SNA Airport quickly, consider taking a cab. You can access them anywhere in Santa Ana.
  • Oakland International Airport is only a few miles away from SFO. If you want to avoid the long queues upon landing, consider booking a flight that lands at this airport.
  • If you want to enjoy the lounge facilities at SNA Airport, consider booking with American Airlines or United Airlines. Both have a lounge at the airport open to passengers flying with their respective airlines.
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Prefer to fly non-stop from John Wayne (Santa Ana) to San Francisco?

Find which airlines fly direct from Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty Airport to San Francisco Airport, which days they fly and book direct flights.

Nonstop departures

Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty to San Francisco

Monday

ANA, Air Canada, Air New Zealand, +12 more

ANA, Air Canada, +13 more

Tuesday

ANA, Air Canada, Air New Zealand, +13 more

ANA, Air Canada, +14 more

Wednesday

ANA, Air Canada, Air New Zealand, +11 more

ANA, Air Canada, +12 more

Thursday

ANA, Air Canada, Air New Zealand, +14 more

ANA, Air Canada, +15 more

Friday

ANA, Air Canada, Air New Zealand, +12 more

ANA, Air Canada, +13 more

Saturday

ANA, Air Canada, Air New Zealand, +12 more

ANA, Air Canada, +13 more

Sunday

ANA, Air Canada, Air New Zealand, +14 more

ANA, Air Canada, +15 more

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Nonstop returns

San Francisco to Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty

Monday

ANA, Air Canada, Air New Zealand, +11 more

ANA, Air Canada, +12 more

Tuesday

ANA, Air Canada, Air New Zealand, +12 more

ANA, Air Canada, +13 more

Wednesday

ANA, Air Canada, Air New Zealand, +10 more

ANA, Air Canada, +11 more

Thursday

ANA, Air Canada, Air New Zealand, +13 more

ANA, Air Canada, +14 more

Friday

ANA, Air Canada, Air New Zealand, +11 more

ANA, Air Canada, +12 more

Saturday

ANA, Air Canada, Air New Zealand, +11 more

ANA, Air Canada, +12 more

Sunday

ANA, Air Canada, Air New Zealand, +13 more

ANA, Air Canada, +14 more

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Top 5 airlines serving from Santa Ana to San Francisco

 
See real verified KAYAK customer reviews for airlines flying from Santa Ana to San Francisco. 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.
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8.0
Alaska AirlinesOverall score based on 9365 reviews
8.2Boarding
8.6Crew
7.9Comfort
7.2Entertainment
7.2Food
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The landing was a little rough - but a good flight overall! :)

8.0 ExcellentAnonymous, Jul 2024ORD - SFO
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The landing was a little rough - but a good flight overall! :)

Although the plane was delayed , I appreciate the food credit.

The boarding took an extremely long time, we were taxiing for over an hour, there was no WiFi on the flight, there were many sick people coughing and sneezing without masks and when we got to the gate it took an extra 30 minutes for the crew to open the door because the crew was at the wrong gate.

The issue was not alaska airlines. The ticket you printed was innacurate.

Seat 6F was very good, but had loud engine noise

first class on these new Boeings is horrible, absolutely not worth the money, its bad. I need to find a IAD to SFO with an Airbus like Virgin used to have, that was the best ever. I am now only looking for flights with an Airbus

It was prompt. The only problem was that there are electric outlets at the seats, but they're on a slant, so my computer charger just fell out if I wasn't holding it. Flight attendants were fabulous.

Everything went smoothly, with the exception of a two-hour delay on the return flight, which wasn't the airline's responsibility.

extremely bad. crew at the gate and in flight unprofessional, unfriendly , refusing to offer any help

Glad to have more leg room. There were four restrooms, which was great and they were in decent conditions. Very impressed.

Boarding was efficient. Crew was not pleasant and skipped me during a round of beverage service. Older plane with no seat back screens and I couldn’t connect to wifi or their entertainment offerings.

United Airlines was fantastic, however, UnderPricer was a nightmare. I got to the airport 4 hours before my flight. We are moving to New Zealand so had quite a bit of baggage (16 checked items) and so wanted to have plenty of time to get everything taken care of properly. When I went to check in they (United) could only find a ticket for me. The 5 tickets for my children were never officially ticketed. I called Underpricer and they told me it was United's fault and United told me that Underpricer just needs to reissue the tickets, but they refused to. I asked the Underpricer agent to transfer me to his supervisor as I was not getting the help I needed. He told me the supervisor was busy but that he would call me back in 30 minutes. 30 minutes came and went with no phone call. After an hour I called Underpricer back but they would not let me talk to the person I had talked to before, just told me that he was talking with the supervisor and technical support. I called again an hour later, was told the same thing. I tried again later, with only about 30 minutes until my flight was scheduled to leave (meaning I had been at the airport for more than 3 hours with my 5 children trying to get ticketed and board the flight). Also, my husband had moved to New Zealand 3 months prior, I haven't seen him in 3 months, my children hadn't seen their dad in 3 months, we were all extremely eager to get on that flight and get to New Zealand. The situation with the tickets did not get resolved until after it was too late to check our luggage and board our flight. We were devastated. My 11 year old son was in tears at not being able to be on his way to see his dad. Thankfully we were rebooked for the next evening, but that night it felt devastating. We'd been at the airport for 4 hours waiting. My in-laws waited with me and then helped me reload all our baggage and took us home to stay with them for the night. On the newly booked flights we could not sit together - my children were spread throughout the plane. So, even though I had paid extra to select our seats after buying my seats from Underpricer only two of us were able to sit together (thankful that my 11 year old wasn't all by himself, but not happy that my 14 & 16 year old daughters were seated by strangers). I really feel that Underpricer should refund me what I paid for the seating ($120 USD). It was a very frustrating situation and I plan on never using Kayak or Underpricer ever again.

The lady at the check in counter wasn't helpful

Dinner was okay but the breakfast was not eatable on the flight San Francisco to Zurich.

I’ve had a couple flights this week on United that were delayed by an hour or more

Should have video screens Plane audio was poor and without wired connection hard to understand crew. Should serve more than just cups of water and pretzels on six hour flight. Did not see crew rest of flight. Fix charging sockets to retain charging blocks.

Do not like the feeling of being in the basic economy. Everyone should feel good no matter what.

So so. Terrible aircraft choice for that leg of the flight.

delay several times and wait extra long to board. no entertainment service because there are problem for some rows. always encounter some delays for the last flight of the day.

This was a Lufthansa flight. Disappointing main meal. Very rough over Canada and arrival at FRA. IFE was almost unusable.

The gate crew did try to help, however they lacked the information as to whether the flight will operate or not. Being delayed 6 hours and in a limbo on whether the flight will operate or not is not fun. The airline having staffing issues is not encouraging at all.

My husband and I pre-ordered our food, but they did not have my husband’s order, and my cheese plate was very average. I asked for a blanket and was told they don’t carry blankets on domestic routs. The flight was on time and smooth!

There were delays on both ends. It made it less than excellent. This plane was great though

Everything was great except for the wifi was junk. Crew was super friendly and helpful

Attendants were rude. Scowling. Seats were miserable and we paid extra.

Somehow I got “offloaded” even though I had my boarding pass and was in transit Food is horrible Staff were nice and cheerful No headphones were provided on 11 hours flight

Fight crew was not very attentive and the bastions were gross!

Our flight was great we left Kona earlier and got into LAX almost an 1hour earlier as well. LAX AA is in repair so to get out and found our bus to get pick up was a bit confusing.

Plane was good but was delayed. probably not AA fault but caused a 1 hour delay. Seating was cramped.

The staff were very helpful with lots of refreshments on offer. The toilets were clean. The seats were comfortable and entertainment was good. No complaints, it was excellent.

Awful. My flight was three hours late leaving DFW and we just arrived at LAX three hours late and stuck on the runway. I heard the Spirit workers at the desk in DFW say that we were waiting on a crew. I am extremely disappointed in Spirit.

Canceled my first flight for no discernible reason and couldn't rebook me on to a new flight until the next day. They did not compensate me for the delay in any way.

At LAS airport, bag drop process was hard, you need to pay for a faster drop. There was a long line for a free drop and you need to do it by yourself. No one helped you. Bad experience at LAS airport.

Terrible airline. Cancelled the flight less than 24 hours before the flight. Caused me extra expenses!!! This will be the last time me and my family will travel with them

Very uncomfortable seats that do not recline. My husband had hip replacement 7 years ago; after 5 hours from Maryland to California and another 5 hours back, we had to go to the emergency for the intense pain on his hip joint and soon he will see the surgeon. The cherry on the cake was when at the end of our flight back to BWI, we were prompted by a flight attendant to stretch: "arms right, now left, now reach your toes..." (really? how can we do that as we are sitting on seats with no leg room?) "...and as you are there, pick up any garbage you may see on the floor"!!! wow!

It was delayed 7 hours!!!!! We had to spend $550 on new flights so we didn’t miss our evening event for family. It was absolutely ridiculous. Our flight was suppose to leave at 9:30 am. Nobody was there to even help until 12:30. Worst experience ever.

Delays delays and more delays in both LAX and San Jose. And then I said something else flight was supposed to arrive in Portland at 12:04 but didn't land until 2:30 PM which made me late for my appointment.

My flight was delayed then cancelled My elder parents were upstairs waiting for a spirit rep to bring them downstairs to where my sister waited for 2 hours. My elder parents are not able to walk . My dad was wet of urine from where he could not hold it .waiting for some spirit personnel to wheel chair them back down stairs to where my sister was waiting for them for two hours . That is not ok

Terrible leg room, seats don’t recline, delayed flight, and even water isn’t free onboard

Flight was good and clean but delayed over an hour on the return flight.

After 5 hours of delay, they cancelled the flight. Very disappointed

My flight to LA was cancelled. I waited at the airport for 3 hrs saying it was delayed and then all of a sudden it was cancelled. Frontier only gave me a voucher and refund but could not rebook me. Flights on other airlines were too expensive last minute. I had to drive down to LA and didn’t even take my return flight home since I had to drive. One of the worst airline experiences in my life. It’s crazy how airlines can just upend people’s plans just like that.

Flight was 3 hours late leaving. Poor communication from the staff about delays. Impossible to get in touch with customer service (by design). And it actually didn't come out to be much cheaper than a non-budget airline! Not worth the headache, I'm never flying Frontier again

The flight attendence were extremely rude and I am disabled

They wouldn’t let us on the flight even tho we were an hour early. No refund not even our bags that were prepaid

I did not enjoy the trip home on Frontier for several reasons: there is too much cost besides the flight, which was more than I would normally pay, then having to pay for luggage, and carry-on, seat (if you want to reserve when booking) then you must pay over $3 for a can of soda, and $4 for a snack. A cup of water is free.

I strongly dislike Frontier. I find them barebones, the seats not particularly comfortable, the nickel and diming is maddening, the app is TERRIBLE - super confusing to navigate, and the last 4 frontier flights I have flown have been on AVERAGE 2 hours late, one ruining a fancy night out in Vegas with reservations made well in advance, which was nodded to with a measly 5000 miles, which translates to almost nothing. At least credit a free checked bag or something.

8 hr delay. had to buy another ticket with another airline

I appreciated the upgrade to free cary-on bag and seat selection at no charge

The agent at check-in was strident, unwelcoming, and condescending to customers ahead of me.

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Recent one-way flight deals

 
Only flying one-way? Below are some of the best one-way flight deals from Santa Ana to San Francisco found on KAYAK in the last 72 hours.
8/22Thu
nonstopFrontier
1h 23mSNA-SFO
$29
8/19Mon
nonstopFrontier
1h 23mSNA-SFO
$30
8/17Sat
nonstopAlaska Airlines
1h 24mSNA-SFO
$69
8/16Fri
nonstopAlaska Airlines
1h 32mSNA-SFO
$89
8/21Wed
nonstopUnited Airlines
1h 27mSNA-SFO
$99
8/26Mon
nonstopUnited Airlines
1h 27mSNA-SFO
$109
12/16Mon
1 stopAmerican Airlines
5h 19mSNA-SFO
$113
9/17Tue
1 stopAmerican Airlines
6h 02mSNA-SFO
$115
8/2Fri
1 stopBreeze Airways
22h 30mSNA-SFO
$172
7/30Tue
1 stopBreeze Airways
23h 02mSNA-SFO
$174

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Last minute flight, train and bus deals

 
These last-minute flight deals are the cheapest flights found on KAYAK in the last 72 hours for flights from Santa Ana to San Francisco that are departing in the next 10 days.
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nonstopFrontier
1h 23mSNA-SFO
8/1Thu
nonstopFrontier
1h 34mSFO-SNA
$118
7/29Mon
nonstopFrontier
1h 23mSNA-SFO
8/1Thu
nonstopFrontier
1h 34mSFO-SNA
$119
7/29Mon
nonstop
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7/31Wed
nonstop
1h 34mSFO-SNA
$298
7/30Tue
nonstopAlaska Airlines
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8/2Fri
nonstopAlaska Airlines
1h 34mSFO-SNA
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7/29Mon
nonstop
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7/30Tue
nonstop
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$338
7/30Tue
nonstopUnited Airlines
1h 34mSNA-SFO
7/31Wed
nonstopUnited Airlines
1h 35mSFO-SNA
$467
7/27Sat
nonstopAlaska Airlines
1h 30mSNA-SFO
8/1Thu
nonstopAlaska Airlines
1h 34mSFO-SNA
$485
7/30Tue
nonstopAmerican Airlines
1h 30mSNA-SFO
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multi-stopAmerican Airlines
6h 11mSFO-SNA
$501
7/27Sat
nonstopUnited Airlines
1h 34mSNA-SFO
7/30Tue
nonstopUnited Airlines
1h 35mSFO-SNA
$530
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1h 30mSNA-SFO
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multi-stopAmerican Airlines
5h 58mSFO-SNA
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John Wayne (Santa Ana) - San Francisco Flights

Departure:

John Wayne (Santa Ana) (SNA)United States

Destination:

San Francisco (SFO)United States

Return flight deals:

San Francisco - John Wayne (Santa Ana)

Cabin classes:

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