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$133 Find Cheap Flights from Santa Ana to San José

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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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Cheapest round-trip
$380
Multiple Airlines
Thu 1/29Mon 2/2
SNA - SJO • 2 stops
Cheapest one-way
$133
Typical prices: $323-$416
Spirit Airlines
Wed 2/4
SNA - SJO • 2 stops
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Cheapest • from $382 (round-trip)
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Best reviews • 7.4 score
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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.
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Recent round-trip flight deals from Santa Ana to San José

Thu, Jan 29 - Mon, Feb 2
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1:20 pm - 12:22 pmSNA-SJO
21h 02m2 stops
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1:16 am - 5:14 pmSJO-SNA
17h 58m2 stops
$380Multiple Airlines
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Thu, Jan 29 - Tue, Feb 3
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4:37 pm - 12:22 pmSNA-SJO
17h 45m2 stops
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1:30 pm - 12:25 pmSJO-SNA
24h 55m2 stops
$382Spirit Airlines
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Mon, Dec 8 - Sat, Dec 13
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11:39 am - 12:25 pmSNA-SJO
22h 46m2 stops
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8:07 am - 7:24 pmSJO-SNA
37h 17m3 stops
$386Multiple Airlines
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Fri, Dec 5 - Wed, Dec 10
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6:45 am - 3:26 pmSNA-SJO
30h 41m3 stops
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1:31 pm - 10:44 amSJO-SNA
23h 13m3 stops
$422Multiple Airlines
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Fri, Feb 20 - Wed, Feb 25
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7:55 pm - 12:55 pmSNA-SJO
15h 00m1 stop
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9:40 am - 6:20 pmSJO-SNA
10h 40m2 stops
$487Southwest
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Mon, Jan 26 - Thu, Mar 5
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6:45 am - 11:59 pmSNA-SJO
15h 14m2 stops
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2:26 am - 8:34 amSJO-SNA
32h 08m2 stops
$494Alaska Airlines
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Fri, Dec 5 - Wed, Dec 10
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6:45 am - 9:11 pmSNA-SJO
12h 26m1 stop
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2:56 pm - 8:33 amSJO-SNA
19h 37m1 stop
$510American Airlines
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Sat, Jan 31 - Mon, Mar 9
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7:18 pm - 11:59 pmSNA-SJO
26h 41m2 stops
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1:28 am - 9:03 pmSJO-SNA
20h 35m2 stops
$514Alaska Airlines
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Tue, Dec 2 - Sun, Dec 7
American Airlines Logo
6:45 am - 11:12 pmSNA-SJO
14h 27m1 stop
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6:20 am - 1:57 pmSJO-SNA
9h 37m1 stop
$515American Airlines
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Sat, Dec 6 - Sat, Dec 13
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4:00 pm - 8:32 amSNA-SJO
14h 32m1 stop
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2:20 pm - 9:49 pmSJO-SNA
9h 29m1 stop
$530United Airlines
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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.

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

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

Your flight ticket price will generally be cheaper if you fly to San José on a Thursday and more expensive on a Sunday. On your return trip to John Wayne (Santa Ana), you should consider flying back on a Thursday, and avoid Fridays for better deals.

Good to know

Low seasonOctober
Cheapest flight$133
Best time to beat the crowds with an average 39% drop in price.
Most popular time to fly and prices are also 1% lower on average.
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 $133 for a one-way ticket and $380 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 $760 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 9012 reviews
7.3Comfort
7.7Boarding
8.1Crew
7.1Entertainment
6.6Food
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Older aircraft, no meal, only food was for purchase. Not impressed United.

4.0 OkayThomas, Nov 2025SFO - KOA
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Older aircraft, no meal, only food was for purchase. Not impressed United.

Not pleasant trip cross country when the entertainment and WiFi system not working. No entertainment for entirety of route. Staff was rather nonchalant in that they dismissed the problem due to age of plane. It would have been nice to know this up front so I could have come prepared to read or download movies before boarding Coincidentally or not, there was a similar issue with the entertainment system on my previous flight I took on my fist leg of the trip. There are no seat TVs, so you must rely on the app when it works. United can do better. Also, what use it it to pay for boarding group 2 when half of the passengers are in the same line as you?

My experience on this United Airlines flight was highly uncomfortable, primarily due to two issues: Cabin Temperature: The temperature on the Boeing 737 MAX 8 was unacceptably high, feeling consistently around 80 degrees throughout the flight. This made sleeping impossible and significantly detracted from the experience. Seating Arrangement: Being stuck in a middle seat for a six-and-a-half-hour overnight flight compounded the discomfort. Moving forward, I will always purchase a seat assignment to avoid this situation.

Premium Plus is a really good idea for longer flights

Same as last comment. Food sucks. Quality. Not surprising most people have no clue about nourishment Clearly

The flight attendants were great, I joked with one I can’t remember her name, a blond, really sweet. I thought it was run well very professional. This was great i survived Spirit, I know for which I speak.

We were in business class. the angled seats in that class do not have a real window view & the placement of the controls are bad. But we knew that. But the food options were mediocre. The taste was fine, but the size was for a child. It’s just really feels like United is skimping on everything. Even when we were in the Polaris lounge they did not have diet sodas. They said they were out no Coke zero no Diet Coke, etc. I do not think the portion of nuts they serve on the plane could get any smaller. Really a minimal service and offer for what you’re paying for in business.

I was in first class. The outlets at my seat did not work. The plane was shabby and run down. I had prepurchsed a day subscription for internet that was not redeemable. I had to repurchase the internet for my flight and then it didn’t work anyway. Quite disappointed in what was supposed to be the launch of a great vacation.

We had to deboard 2 times due to maintenance issues. They changed the plane, and then we got deviated to LAX due to maibtenance issues on the other plane, had to sleep at LAX and los a full day.

From the first moment you interact with United Airlines, you can expect nothing less but extreme frustration. The baggage handler at the bag drop seems completely unbothered by the presence of customers waiting in line. No help was extended to load the baggage whatsoever. And if any of your bags is overweight by 0.01 pound they will make you re-distribute everything in your suitcase just to play power trip. When it was time to board no help was extended to customers to locate their seats. Moreover. It was a chaotic mess at the gate when it was unclear who should board first and everyone just bunched up, trying to get on the plane. I am sure the crew was doing their best to perform their jobs while being paid their wages however it shouldn’t be that hard to smile once or twice when you’re in the business if serving customers. It is a shame for the United States of America to have a flagship carrier of such low caliber. Our flight was also delayed by about an hour and a half due to further delays prior to our inbound flight. Being someone who has travelled for both business and leisure in Asia, Europe, and South America I have never experienced such poor quality of service.

The flight was smooth, the pilot kept us informed about delays and we arrived more of less on time

The flight was flawless and we even arrived between 20 and 25 minutes early!

Always seated jammed in rear of aircraft Admirals Club food at DFW terminal D was absolute worst food experience and I pay $600/year to eat this dried out junk

Mostly good. Flight was crowded but Airline personnel were very friendly & accommodating. It would be good to have savory snacks rather than just sweet Biscoff cookies.

It was a red eye flight, so no meals were provided, but it was fine with snacks. The seats felt cramped and almost too narrow.

Very crowded flight but what can you expect these days?? Crew was accommodating.

The seats in economy were appeared to be quite thin and lack sufficient cushioning to be comfortable. Perhaps it was my seating position but the plane seemed notably load.

The entertainment package was vast and the selections were very current. Keep updating it was great.

The seat was so hard my tailbone was aching The crew was kind of a b**** because I made a joke that I didn't care if they close the door I total c*** when she was trying to f****** act like she was mad at me because I said that The flight was bumpy. Sure you didnt have control over that.

4 hours late, including over +1 hour waiting in plane to take off. Baggage left behind too.

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