SNA - SJO

$160 Find Cheap Flights from Santa Ana to San José

This is the cheapest one-way flight price found by a KAYAK user in the last 72 hours by searching for a flight from Santa Ana to San José departing on 4/22. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel. Click the price to replicate the search for this deal.
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These are the airlines KAYAK users have selected most often from within our search results in flight searches from Santa Ana to San José, as well as popular online travel agencies
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Everything you should know

Cheapest round-trip
$466
Typical prices: $544-$696
Spirit Airlines
Tue 3/10Tue 3/17
SNA - SJO • 2 stops
Cheapest one-way
$160
Typical prices: $205-$215
Spirit Airlines
Wed 4/22
SNA - SJO • 2 stops
Top airlines
Spirit Airlines
Cheapest • from $494 (round-trip)
United Airlines
Best reviews • 7.4 score
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Nonstop flights
Not available
There are currently no direct flights between Santa Ana and San José. You'll need at least 1 connection.
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Denver (DEN)
Cheapest • Avg $695 (round-trip)
Houston (IAH)
Shortest trip • 8h 44m (one-way)
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Cheap Flights from Santa Ana to San José (SNA-SJO)

 
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 José 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.
Discover the best prices for you by selecting your travel dates on KAYAK.

Recent round-trip flight deals from Santa Ana to San José

Tue, Mar 10 - Tue, Mar 17
Spirit Airlines Logo
4:37 pm - 11:22 am
SNA
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SJO
17h 45m
2 stops
Spirit Airlines Logo
12:19 pm - 9:53 am
SJO
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SNA
22h 34m
2 stops
$466Spirit Airlines
Mon, Mar 9 - Fri, Mar 13
Spirit Airlines Logo
4:37 pm - 11:22 am
SNA
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SJO
17h 45m
2 stops
Spirit Airlines Logo
12:19 pm - 9:53 am
SJO
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SNA
22h 34m
2 stops
$491Spirit Airlines
Tue, Mar 24 - Tue, Mar 31
Spirit Airlines Logo
2:53 pm - 11:14 am
SNA
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SJO
19h 21m
2 stops
Spirit Airlines Logo
12:19 pm - 9:53 am
SJO
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SNA
22h 34m
2 stops
$494Spirit Airlines
Wed, Mar 18 - Wed, Mar 25
Spirit Airlines Logo
10:48 am - 11:14 am
SNA
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SJO
23h 26m
2 stops
Spirit Airlines Logo
12:19 pm - 9:53 am
SJO
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SNA
22h 34m
2 stops
$500Spirit Airlines
Tue, Mar 17 - Tue, Mar 24
Spirit Airlines Logo
2:53 pm - 11:14 am
SNA
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SJO
19h 21m
2 stops
Spirit Airlines Logo
12:19 pm - 9:53 am
SJO
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SNA
22h 34m
2 stops
$501Spirit Airlines
Mon, Apr 20 - Tue, Apr 28
Spirit Airlines Logo
6:45 am - 11:15 am
SNA
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SJO
27h 30m
3 stops
Spirit Airlines Logo
12:20 pm - 8:56 pm
SJO
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SNA
33h 36m
3 stops
$502Spirit Airlines
Wed, Mar 25 - Sun, Apr 5
Spirit Airlines Logo
2:53 pm - 11:14 am
SNA
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SJO
19h 21m
2 stops
Spirit Airlines Logo
12:19 pm - 9:53 am
SJO
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SNA
22h 34m
2 stops
$505Spirit Airlines
Wed, Mar 25 - Wed, Apr 1
Spirit Airlines Logo
2:53 pm - 11:14 am
SNA
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SJO
19h 21m
2 stops
Spirit Airlines Logo
12:19 pm - 9:53 am
SJO
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SNA
22h 34m
2 stops
$512Spirit Airlines
Tue, Mar 24 - Tue, Mar 31
Spirit Airlines Logo
10:48 am - 11:14 am
SNA
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SJO
23h 26m
2 stops
Spirit Airlines Logo
12:19 pm - 9:53 am
SJO
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SNA
22h 34m
2 stops
$514Spirit Airlines
Wed, Mar 25 - Wed, Apr 1
Spirit Airlines Logo
2:53 pm - 11:14 am
SNA
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SJO
19h 21m
2 stops
Spirit Airlines Logo
12:19 pm - 9:53 am
SJO
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SNA
22h 34m
2 stops
$517Spirit Airlines
Booking Insights

KAYAK's insights & trends for Santa Ana to San José flights

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How much is a round-trip flight from Santa Ana to San José?

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 to San José departing in March.

Good to know

Low seasonOctober
Cheapest flight$160
Best time to beat the crowds with an average 32% drop in price.
Most popular time to fly with an average 9% increase in price.
Flight from John Wayne (Santa Ana) to San José

When to book flights from Santa Ana to San José

Are your dates flexible? Find out the best times to travel from Santa Ana to San José 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 San José

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

    In the last 3 days, the lowest price for a flight from Santa Ana to San José was $160 for a one-way ticket and $494 for a round-trip.

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

    Yes

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

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

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

    We unfortunately don’t have that data for this specific route.

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

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

  • Which is the best airline for flights from Santa Ana to San José, United Airlines or American Airlines?

    The two airlines most popular with KAYAK users for flights from Santa Ana to San José are United Airlines and American Airlines. With an average price for the route of $675 and an overall rating of 7.4, United Airlines is the most popular choice. American Airlines is also a great choice for the route, with an average price of $730 and an overall rating of 7.2.

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

    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 José.

  • 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 José?

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

    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 José with an airline and back to John Wayne (Santa Ana) with another airline. Booking your flights between John Wayne (Santa Ana) and SJO 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 José?

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

Reviews of the top airlines flying from Santa Ana to San José

 
See real verified KAYAK customer reviews for airlines flying from Santa Ana to San José. 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 San José? 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.
7.4
United AirlinesOverall score based on 9349 reviews
7.7Boarding
8.1Crew
7.1Entertainment
6.6Food
7.3Comfort
Airline reviews

Flight delayed for more than 16 hrs and no effort was spent to provide an alternate

2.0 MediocreHASSAN, Feb 2026
SFO - SNA
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Flight delayed for more than 16 hrs and no effort was spent to provide an alternate

We had turbulence ever 1/2 hr or so and the captains announcements were SOOOO LOUD

Women boarding passengers at the gate was absolutely rude and disrespectful of passengers. The flight attendant was absolutely delightful! Smiling and connected with the passengers. So happy. The seats are cramped and uncomfortable but I guess that’s just the way it is Communication regarding flight was excellent

it was a very short flight so my expectations were low.

Entertainment kept turning itself off. Gave up on watching a movie.

Very disappointing given gate agent behavior. Filed a formal complaint with United.

Crew was great (professional, attentive, prompt). Snacks for 4 hrs flight is deplorable.

Flight delayed. WiFi connectivity very poor if not existant. Last minute arrival forced me to run to catch my connection.

Terrible. No customer service, no food, no drinks on a 6 hour premier economy booking.

Check-in and in-flight staff were better than average. The seat was a fair size but too hard and not enough padding. The cushion/pillow provided is poor (thin and seems to be disposable ,it provides no effective cushioning or support). Food was OK-ish but no choice of inflight snacks and no easy place to get drinks other than water (I could ask for juice by intruding into the staff area at the back of the plane) Entertainment was very good actually. Overall better than I expected from a US-based airline (sorry!) but compared to ANA or Singapore it was so-so. (I live in Japan so they are my comparative airlines)

Small plane, poor meal choices for first class, bad terminal and boarding experience at LAX

Massimo, flight attendant was very authentic, attentive - wonderful. Food/wrap was just okay.

Experience was great. The best part is the free Wi-Fi connection which helps me to work on the flight

The flight was fine. It's the satellite terminal that supports American eagle flights is what sucks. There is only one food option and everything there is way overpriced. I mean I know it's airport pricing, but it's even crazier than that. I bought a sandwich in a plastic container for $18.

The flight was really crowded. Flight attendants were just ok.

Flight was delayed for 2 hours, then last minute the change to on time. The satélite location is far and a nightmare to get to.

We flew in first class. The crew did not offer drinks before the flight took off, but they treated us well during the flight. The food was excellent. There was actually too much food served, but it was nice to have all the options.

For a 5 1/2 hour flite i considered the "business class" to be subpar. The seats were just ok, no amenities, really nothing more than a long domestic flight. Frankly disappointed.

It would be nice to have some low carb options in the snacks.

The entertainment options were at best, fair. It was exactly the same as my outbound flight. It would have been more entertaining if there were some series from Apple TV, HBO, Showtime or other carriers for me to catch up with.

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