SNA - SJO

$233 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 4/29. 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
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
$503
Southwest
Mon 5/11Thu 5/14
SNA - SJO • 2 stops
Cheapest one-way
$233
Typical prices: $205-$215
Southwest
Wed 4/29
SNA - SJO • 2 stops
Top airlines
Cheapest • from $492 (round-trip)
Best reviews • 7.4 score
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Nonstop flights
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There are currently no direct flights between Santa Ana and San José. You'll need at least 1 connection.
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Cheapest • Avg $695 (round-trip)
Shortest trip • 8h 41m (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

Mon, May 11 - Thu, May 14
Southwest Logo
9:10 pm - 12:10 pm
SNA
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SJO
14h 00m
2 stops
Southwest Logo
9:00 am - 8:20 am
SJO
-
SNA
24h 20m
2 stops
$503Southwest
Mon, Mar 30 - Tue, Apr 7
Spirit Airlines Logo
10:48 am - 11:14 am
SNA
-
SJO
23h 26m
2 stops
Spirit Airlines Logo
12:19 pm - 9:53 am
SJO
-
SNA
22h 34m
2 stops
$543Spirit Airlines
Mon, May 11 - Thu, May 14
American Airlines Logo
6:51 pm - 1:31 pm
SNA
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SJO
17h 40m
1 stop
American Airlines Logo
11:35 pm - 10:08 am
SJO
-
SNA
11h 33m
1 stop
$570American Airlines
Mon, May 11 - Thu, May 14
American Airlines Logo
7:20 pm - 11:07 am
SNA
-
SJO
14h 47m
2 stops
American Airlines Logo
2:08 pm - 8:33 am
SJO
-
SNA
19h 25m
1 stop
$575American Airlines
Mon, Mar 30 - Fri, Apr 3
Spirit Airlines Logo
2:53 pm - 11:14 am
SNA
-
SJO
19h 21m
2 stops
Spirit Airlines Logo
12:19 pm - 9:53 am
SJO
-
SNA
22h 34m
2 stops
$594Spirit Airlines
Sat, Apr 18 - Sat, Apr 25
American Airlines Logo
6:51 pm - 1:22 pm
SNA
-
SJO
17h 31m
1 stop
American Airlines Logo
11:35 pm - 8:33 am
SJO
-
SNA
9h 58m
1 stop
$600American Airlines
Wed, Apr 1 - Wed, Apr 8
Spirit Airlines Logo
2:53 pm - 11:14 am
SNA
-
SJO
19h 21m
2 stops
Spirit Airlines Logo
12:19 pm - 9:53 am
SJO
-
SNA
22h 34m
2 stops
$602Spirit Airlines
Sat, Apr 18 - Sat, Apr 25
American Airlines Logo
7:20 pm - 11:25 am
SNA
-
SJO
15h 05m
2 stops
American Airlines Logo
2:24 pm - 8:33 am
SJO
-
SNA
19h 09m
1 stop
$605American Airlines
Tue, Mar 31 - Tue, Apr 7
Spirit Airlines Logo
2:53 pm - 11:14 am
SNA
-
SJO
19h 21m
2 stops
Spirit Airlines Logo
12:19 pm - 9:53 am
SJO
-
SNA
22h 34m
2 stops
$606Spirit Airlines
Sat, Apr 18 - Sun, Apr 26
American Airlines Logo
7:20 pm - 11:25 am
SNA
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SJO
15h 05m
2 stops
American Airlines Logo
2:08 pm - 8:33 am
SJO
-
SNA
19h 25m
1 stop
$610American Airlines
Booking Insights

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

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

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

The cheapest round-trip price for the route for each airline clicked by KAYAK users in the last 72 hours.

In the past 3 days, the cheapest round-trip tickets from John Wayne (Santa Ana) to San José were found on Southwest ($492) and Spirit Airlines ($543).

Good to know

Low seasonOctober
Cheapest flight$233
Best time to beat the crowds with an average 30% drop in price.
Most popular time to fly with an average 13% 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.
Estimated round-trip price
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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 $233 for a one-way ticket and $492 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 7.1.

  • 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 9451 reviews
6.6Food
7.7Boarding
7.3Comfort
7.1Entertainment
8.1Crew
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Business class seats felt very cramped compared to other airlines.

6.0 GoodJane, Mar 2026
LAX - HND
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Business class seats felt very cramped compared to other airlines.

OK, we were delayed and had to de plane and reboard.

The 777’s economy seat’s legroom was more tolerable than expected. I appreciate the reclining mechanism which slides the seat forward to minimize cannibalizing the space behind. The food was terrible: very salty.

Seats are uncomfortable. This has been a trend in the industry for decades. Trying to fit more seats on each plane to increase profits at the expense of the passenger.

Staff were good. My seat was in need of repair, but for a short flight was not problematic. Usual basic snack and drink setup that you'll find on any US carrier. Over, a decent, basic flight.

Complimentary light meal would be appreciated. But great flight crew service on all legs

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.

Not good. One of my luggage is missing. And until now they can’t find it

My 9:50AM flight was delayed to 3:40PM "due to incoming aircraft delay". No aircraft is "delayed" that long. Found out once we did board (after several changes in times) that the aircraft had a maintenance issue and we had to wait for another aircraft. Just tell us that. The aircraft we did get was old and the seats need to be updated. I have been traveling for several weeks with AA and you should refresh your entertainment content as frequent flyers have gone through most of your new content. I have Celiac and a shellfish allergy and continue to have struggles with meals on business and first class flights. Please keep this in mind. Sorry - was a long travel day yesterday and a bit cranky this morning with my experience comments. Still an AA fan.

Delay after delay with little communication then AA lost my luggage and at airport would not assist just said scan this QR code to track your luggage and submit a claim. However QR code provided did not work so have to go back to airport

Dloght delayed by 2.5 hrs . Common theme in my last four american floghts

They are rarely on time! Very hard to plan your travels when flights or connections keep getting delayed.

My seat was assigned last row behind restrooms No legroom’s I’m very Pettit Still was not comfortable Food choice was excellent

The worst Airline ever. They centered my second flight and leave me in NY. They don’t have any representatives at the airport and they don’t respond to calls. Basically I got stuck. I will never purchase through there again.

The chicken wrap was tiny ($13 for what looked like a 1/3 of a normal wrap?) and disgusting.

Mediocre would be best description. Food bland. Seat biz class uncomfortable to sleep. Crew never dimmed lights completely in an overnight flight to Europe. Would avoid AA if possible.

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

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