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Cheapest round-trip
$249
Typical prices: $232-$496
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SNA - SJC • 1 stop
Cheapest non-stop
$251
Typical prices: $246-$521
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Cheap Flights from Santa Ana to San Jose (SNA-SJC)

 
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 Jose 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 Jose

Thu, Sep 3 - Thu, Sep 10
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10:47 pm - 4:15 pm
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$249Multiple Airlines
Thu, Aug 27 - Thu, Sep 3
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23h 29m
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$249Multiple Airlines
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18h 28m
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$250Frontier
Wed, Sep 23 - Thu, Sep 24
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6:35 pm - 7:55 pm
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1h 25mnonstop
$251Southwest
Thu, Sep 10 - Wed, Sep 16
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1h 20mnonstop
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7:20 am - 8:45 am
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1h 25mnonstop
$251Southwest
Thu, Aug 27 - Thu, Sep 3
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11h 49m
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1:02 pm - 12:31 pm
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23h 29m
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$251Multiple Airlines
Thu, Sep 3 - Thu, Sep 10
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22h 55m
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10:47 pm - 5:15 pm
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18h 28m
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$257Frontier
Fri, Sep 25 - Sun, Sep 27
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10h 23m
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10:47 pm - 5:15 pm
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18h 28m
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$265Frontier
Sat, Nov 14 - Sat, Nov 14
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9h 24m
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7:43 pm - 11:19 am
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15h 36m
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$353Alaska Airlines
Wed, Sep 23 - Sun, Sep 27
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15h 08m
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$373Alaska Airlines
Booking Insights

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

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

How much is a round-trip flight from Santa Ana, California to San Jose, California?

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, California to San Jose, California departing in August.

Flight prices are typical for this route right now.

Flights to San Jose, California from Santa Ana, California usually cost between $247 and $383 in August.
The lowest price found in the past 5 days was $249 on Multiple Airlines (Aug 27-Sep 3).

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

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

For John Wayne (Santa Ana) to San Jose, Friday is the cheapest day to fly on average and Tuesday is the most expensive. Flying from San Jose back to John Wayne (Santa Ana), the best deals are generally found on Saturday, with Monday being the most expensive.

What is the cheapest month to fly from John Wayne (Santa Ana) to San Jose?

To calculate monthly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each month over the last year for round-trip flights from Santa Ana to San Jose, 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 John Wayne (Santa Ana) to San Jose is November, where tickets cost $339 (return) on average. On the other hand, the most expensive months are February and June, where the average cost of round-trip tickets is $661 and $614 respectively.

Can I save money by flying with a layover from John Wayne (Santa Ana) to San Jose?

The average round-trip price for all non-stop flights, flights with one layover, and flights with two layovers for the route found by users searching on KAYAK in the last 2 weeks.

Yes, flying with a layover may cost you more time, but you can also save money on the route, with a 1 stop layover the cheapest option at $540 on average.

How far in advance should I book a flight from John Wayne (Santa Ana) to San Jose?

To calculate weekly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each week before departure over the last year for round-trip flights from Santa Ana to San Jose, removes the top 0.1% to account for outliers, and then takes the average of all the values for each week.

To get a below average price on the flight from John Wayne (Santa Ana) to San Jose, you should book around 4 weeks before departure, which saves you about 50% compared to booking last minute. For the absolute cheapest price, our data suggests you should book 11 weeks before departure.

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Expert advice for your flight from Santa Ana to San Jose

 
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Esther Carlstone

Esther Carlstone

Expert on SNA

Esther Carlstone is a travel and food writer based in Los Angeles. Her work has appeared in publications such as Travel + Leisure, Lonely Planet, Forbes, Tripadvisor, Insider, and more.

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Bill is an award-winning travel writer with extensive credits covering airlines and the aviation industry for publications including AARP, AFAR, The Points Guy and Yahoo. Based in Portland, Oregon, Bill has traveled to more than 75 countries - and been late for his flight in most of them. He once achieved top-level frequent flier status for all of American, Delta and United Airlines during a single year.

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Best time to beat the crowds with an average 23% drop in price.
Most popular time to fly with an average 3% increase in price.
Flight from John Wayne (Santa Ana) to San Jose

When to book flights from Santa Ana to San Jose

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

  • What is the best way to get to downtown San Jose from San Jose International Airport (SJC)?

    The city center of San Jose lies approximately 3.9 miles from San Jose International Airport. Bus line 22 and trams provide the most convenient means of transportation options between the two destinations. Still, a taxi is handy if you want to commute to downtown San Jose quickly. You’ll reach the city center in under 8min.

  • Are there car rentals are SJC?

    It’s possible to leap into your adventure of the city of San Jose and its neighborhood immediately after you land at SJC. Numerous car hire agencies run their desks at SJC, and you can pick up your car from the Rental Car Center opposite Terminal B.

  • Are there services for passengers with limited mobility at the SJC upon arrival?

    SJC runs a Sunflower Lanyard program. Disabled passengers or persons with limited mobility wear a lanyard for easy identification by trained agents at the airport. The staff will aid you through customs, security, and baggage claim.

  • Are there family amenities at San Jose International Airport?

    SJC features nursing rooms at Gate 21 within the entrance of the women's restroom, where lactating moms can pump and breastfeed in privacy. These suites are equipped with comfortable chairs, changing station, power sockets, and a sink.

  • What is the cheapest flight from John Wayne (Santa Ana) to San Jose?

    In the last 5 days, the lowest price for a flight from John Wayne (Santa Ana) to San Jose was $74 for a one-way ticket and $249 for a round-trip.

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

    No

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

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

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

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

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

    The Boeing 737 MAX 8 is the aircraft model that flies most regularly on the John Wayne (Santa Ana) to San Jose flight route.

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

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

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

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

  • Which is the best airline for flights from John Wayne (Santa Ana) to San Jose, Southwest or Alaska Airlines?

    The two airlines most popular with KAYAK users for flights from John Wayne (Santa Ana) to San Jose are Southwest and Alaska Airlines. With an average price for the route of $521 and an overall rating of 8.0, Southwest is the most popular choice. Alaska Airlines is also a great choice for the route, with an average price of $234 and an overall rating of 7.9.

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

    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 Jose.

  • 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 Jose?

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

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

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

KAYAK’s top tips for finding a cheap flight from John Wayne (Santa Ana) to San Jose

  • Looking for a cheap flight? 25% of our users found flights on this route for $209 or less one-way and $339 or less round-trip.
  • Those flying aboard American Airlines from Santa Ana to San Jose should remember that the airline runs a hub at John Wayne Airport (SNA). Passengers depart via Terminal A on their way to San Jose. American Airlines Admirals Club is located on the mezzanine level of the Terminal, and you can access it from Gate 8. Members and holders of registered cards enjoy priority access with quick clearance under the fast lane program.
  • In case you arrive at SNA ahead of your trip to San Jose, you can kill off time by strolling through the facility to experience some of the magnificent art and crafts exhibits at this facility. The pedestrian bridge between Terminals B and C features various art pieces for all travelers to see. Currently, there’s an exhibition depicting vivid examples of stories conveyed via a painted image.
  • If you intend to drop off your car before your departure from John Wayne Airport to San Jose, you’ll have numerous options to choose from. There are two long-term parking garages at your disposal: the Terminal Parking and Main Street Parking area. Still, there are spaces right in front of the terminals for short-term parking, either hourly or daily.
  • Travelers scheduled to leave for San Jose from John Wayne Airport with early morning flights should consider sleeping in any of the hotels near this facility. Establishments such as Homewood Suites by Hilton Irvine John Wayne Airport and Hyatt House Irvine/John Wayne Airport provide courtesy shuttles to and from the airport, and you’re sure of a hassle-free connection to the terminal.
  • Ground transportation at SNA is convenient for everyone. First, the terminals are close to each other, making it easy to walk between them. Still, free shuttles run from each Terminal, A, B, and C. Another shuttle connects the Main Street Parking to Reilly Terminal.

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Reviews of the top 4 airlines serving from Santa Ana to San Jose

 
See real verified KAYAK customer reviews for airlines flying from John Wayne (Santa Ana) to San Jose. 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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Poor customer service, no accommodation for passengers when the flight was delayed over 5 hours.

2.0 MediocreChristopher, Jul 2026
DEN - SJC
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Poor customer service, no accommodation for passengers when the flight was delayed over 5 hours.

The Air hostess were very rude on my flight from Houston to Austin . Their regular communication itself felt a they are shouting at people.

The charges were ridiculous for an hour flight and the turbulence was very scary.

Great flight, 47 passengers on a 180 seat plane. Stewardess was pleasant and cheerful.

The plane arrived 25 minutes late, and the Wi-Fi was slower than it usually is.

The 700 model seating is too tight both seat size & leg room

Flight was on time and the crew was very nice.

Flight was delayed for 1 hour. Otherwise it was a fairly normal Southwest experience

Main flight attendant made light of the delay and presented some humor to lighten the tempestuous situation. Delayed flight took off 2 hours after scheduled time.

More assistance and clarity for travelers with gate checking and lap children

Our flught was rerouted to another airport 60 minutes from our destination. We were told we would get Lyft vouchers to get us to our original destination. We did get vouchers, but when we arrived at the rerouted airport, we realized the vouchers were for a Lyft ride from the starting airport to our original destination. We were lead to believe that once we arrived at the rerouted airport, we could use the voucher from there. Nope. So we got stuck with a $100, 1-hour Uber ride. The flight staff was annoying. We were seated near the rear, and for the entire flight, both attendants were gossiping about some drama on Facebook. And they weren't being quiet about it. The back dozen rows or so could easily hear their entire conversation. I've flown Alaska Airlines many times before and have never had problems. This was an awful experience.

Flight delayed no communication. The gate was changed so many times.

Flight attendant took my carefully folded coat and flung it across the aisle to the bin across the way. Where one of the passengers rescued it for me, because that just wasn’t right!!

the flight was delayed twice and then delayed from taking off.

Was flying out of a small airport so that I could avoid long lines. However, Alaska Airlines wanted me to check in two hours in advance. I was there fifty minutes ahead of time, but because I didn't check in the Alaska Air app deleted the trip all together. By the time I was able to speak with someone and get a new boarding pass twenty minutes had passed and they wouldn't let me board the flight. Poor communication through the app, gate agents were unhelpful, and overall felt like Alaska Airlines doesn't care whether they do a good job or not. Will avoid as much as possible. Southwest Air seems like a better airline.

I can't say yet as I'm still waiting for my luggage. I thought I had given my TSA # before my first flight but it wasn't on my boarding pass so my initial flying to my destination I wasn't able to utilize the device. I called Alaska Airlines and had it added to my profile. It still wasn't on my boarding pass so I had to go to an agent and have it added which took extra time as there was a line of people waiting to be helped.

The lady who was checking people in and scanning tickets was very sweet. I believe her name is Ilhad…real sweety. The flight sat on the tarmac for a good 20-25 minutes with no explanation still we weren’t that late but they should communicate to people why were not moving.

This was a short flight with many open seats. Overhead space is limited and there are no screens in the seat back. But overall the flight was comfortable and fast.

This was a quick flight so more like a shuttle and everything went well. There was no food or beverage.

Planes are too cramped. How far are the airlines going to go before Congress steps in.

Delta is always late. Ruined our first day of a short vacation. Timing is important. We pay to stay on an itinerary

Flight team was great and we even arrived ahead of plan!

We never made it on this flight because we missed our connection due to o delayed flight from Jackson.

The cabin temperature was nice and cool. The wifi was not working.

Flight late, the waited for a long time for “personal” to arrive at gate to dock the plane in Rochester. So annoying. This flight was expected, why aren’t personel available for the jet bridge?

Flight delayed for two and half hours and then canceled altogether due to mechanical issues. No mechanic onsite to fix so had to send one from LAX.

Had to change aircraft due to a faulty door. Surprisingly it only caused about an hour and a half of delay. Delta handled this situation as well as can be expected.

Crew was not friendly when I went to request a seat change.

Flight and seats were great. Food service was average at best. The real main problem we had is that we got cheeseburgers for the kids but the plates was extremely hot. Like ridiculously hot and the stewardess never said anything. Luckily or unluckily my wife touched the plate and was able to deal with it before the kids got burned.

Comfort+ on delta was excellent room for a 6’4” male. No one issues. Staff was great. Flight was bumpy but the pilot did everything he could to make it comfortable. Internet went out half way through the flight. I am glad I didn’t pay for it. But that was a huge issue for users.

I really didn't like anything. Paid for my checked luggage online ($79) and then was told that I would have to paid another $79 for my carry on. Was not allowed to enter the terminal until 3 hours before my flight and when I finally was allowed to check my bag and enter, my flight was delayed 3 times. When I finally landed, we were all instructed to "run off the plane" as they had to do a quick turn around to Las Vegas. Me and several of my flying companions will never fly Frontier again.

The flight never took off and we spent 7 hours at the airport

This airline sucks. They offer low rates then charge you for everything, the app does not work well, the seats are the most uncomfortable. Maintenance issues on the flight, and you still have to sit through their credit card commercials. People are nice enough but does not make up for overall poor experience.

No frills for sure. No gate announcements about flight delay, not even water to drink on the flight.

Charges unexpected. For seat that didnt recline. Please reverse extra seat and carryon charge. Bad business that is a bait and switch.

I couldn’t check in because the app didn’t work. It took 3 Frontier employees at the counter to get me checked in. Flight left 3 hours after departure time

Stop changing gates at sfo. When you are elderly going back for it’s not fun.

There was no easy way to check in. I don't want to install an app to checkin. I will use alaska from now on because they have a web check in method that is easy.

Horrible! The short distance flight ended up taking 5 hrs! There was a 3 hr delay for the flight to take off and there was a 70 min wait on the tarmac for some bogus reason that the pilot said the gate he was supposed to board was taken up. After a 30 min wait he said the plane that was supposed to push out of the gate called a medical emergency and 40 min later he ended up boarding another gate. For the initial 3 hr delay there was no information/alert about the gate or delay in the app or the boards up until the boarding time and even beyond! Had to walk all the way to the end of the terminal to find the frontier staff to ask what was going on. Avoid this airline at all costs! If you have carryon bags or checked bags , their prices come equivalent to the prices of more reliable airlines. They are the worst in timeliness at 60% (reported as delayed) this year (check the data) by a high margin even compared to the second worst airline. If you are ok with having a miserable flight experience with the odds close to flip of a coin, feel free to try them. If you value your time , money and flying experience, stay away.

The trip was good but the last minute changes I didn’t like because I had already talked to the attendee and they didn’t help me with my ticket I was having trouble checking in and when the time was up they help me but charge me for that and last minute luggage it was a small bag. After I was in the airplane I realized you were charging because the flight was almost empty and you have to get the money some how. Thanks for everything.

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