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Cheapest round-trip
$157
Typical prices: $247-$400
Southwest
Sat 12/8Wed 12/12
SNA - STS • 1 stop
Cheapest non-stop
$247
Typical prices: $244-$399
Alaska Airlines
Sat 12/8Wed 12/12
SNA - STS • Non-stop
Nonstop flights
You can fly direct with Alaska Airlines. Average duration is 1h 50m
Direct flights
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When to book
in advance
Our data shows that travelers who book at least 17 weeks in advance save around 58% compared to booking last minute.
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Cheapest • 28% price drop
Most popular
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Top layover airports
Cheapest • Avg $256 (round-trip)
Shortest trip • 5h 44m (one-way)
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Cheap Flights from Santa Ana to Santa Rosa (SNA-STS)

 
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Recent round-trip flight deals from Santa Ana to Santa Rosa

Wed, Dec 9 - Fri, Dec 11
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8:35 am - 12:15 pmSNA  Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty-STS Santa Rosa Sonoma County
3h 40m1 stop Las Vegas Harry Reid Intl
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3:10 pm - 8:20 pmSTS  Santa Rosa Sonoma County-SNA Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty
5h 10m1 stop Las Vegas Harry Reid Intl
$157Southwest
Wed, Dec 16 - Mon, Jan 4
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8:35 am - 12:15 pmSNA  Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty-STS Santa Rosa Sonoma County
3h 40m1 stop Las Vegas Harry Reid Intl
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3:10 pm - 6:55 pmSTS  Santa Rosa Sonoma County-SNA Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty
3h 45m1 stop Las Vegas Harry Reid Intl
$157Southwest
Wed, Dec 9 - Sat, Dec 12
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6:45 am - 12:15 pmSNA  Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty-STS Santa Rosa Sonoma County
5h 30m1 stop Las Vegas Harry Reid Intl
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12:55 pm - 7:00 pmSTS  Santa Rosa Sonoma County-SNA Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty
6h 05m1 stop Las Vegas Harry Reid Intl
$157Southwest
Tue, Dec 8 - Sat, Dec 12
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8:35 am - 12:15 pmSNA  Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty-STS Santa Rosa Sonoma County
3h 40m1 stop Las Vegas Harry Reid Intl
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12:55 pm - 7:00 pmSTS  Santa Rosa Sonoma County-SNA Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty
6h 05m1 stop Las Vegas Harry Reid Intl
$157Southwest
Sat, Jan 23 - Mon, Jan 25
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8:05 am - 2:15 pmSNA  Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty-STS Santa Rosa Sonoma County
6h 10m2 stops Sacramento Intl San Diego
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7:35 am - 11:10 amSTS  Santa Rosa Sonoma County-SNA Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty
3h 35m1 stop Las Vegas Harry Reid Intl
$158Southwest
Fri, Jan 22 - Mon, Jan 25
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12:30 pm - 9:25 pmSNA  Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty-STS Santa Rosa Sonoma County
8h 55m2 stops San Jose San Diego
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7:35 am - 11:10 amSTS  Santa Rosa Sonoma County-SNA Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty
3h 35m1 stop Las Vegas Harry Reid Intl
$158Southwest
Sat, Jan 16 - Mon, Jan 18
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4:00 pm - 7:45 pmSNA  Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty-STS Santa Rosa Sonoma County
3h 45m1 stop Las Vegas Harry Reid Intl
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10:50 am - 6:10 pmSTS  Santa Rosa Sonoma County-SNA Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty
7h 20m2 stops San Diego Phoenix Sky Harbor Intl
$162Southwest
Wed, Dec 16 - Mon, Jan 4
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1:05 pm - 9:30 pmSNA  Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty-STS Santa Rosa Sonoma County
8h 25m2 stops San Jose San Diego
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3:10 pm - 6:55 pmSTS  Santa Rosa Sonoma County-SNA Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty
3h 45m1 stop Las Vegas Harry Reid Intl
$162Southwest
Wed, Dec 30 - Tue, Jan 5
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3:35 pm - 5:28 pmSNA  Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty-STS Santa Rosa Sonoma County
1h 53mnonstop
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9:23 am - 11:10 amSTS  Santa Rosa Sonoma County-SNA Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty
1h 47mnonstop
$247Alaska Airlines
Wed, Dec 9 - Sat, Dec 12
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1:53 pm - 3:45 pmSNA  Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty-STS Santa Rosa Sonoma County
1h 52mnonstop
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4:24 pm - 6:02 pmSTS  Santa Rosa Sonoma County-SNA Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty
1h 38mnonstop
$247Alaska Airlines
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Price, demand and travel trends for Santa Ana to Santa Rosa flights

Use KAYAK data on prices, travel dates, airlines and seasonal trends to compare options and book flights with more confidence.

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

Round-trip flights from Santa Ana to Santa Rosa typically range from $247 to $400. The lowest price found in the past 5 days was $157, on Southwest.

What's the cheapest day of the week to fly from Santa Ana to Santa Rosa?

Based on deals KAYAK users found in the last 12 months, Thursday is the cheapest day of the week to fly from Santa Ana to Santa Rosa. It’s 12% cheaper than the average day, while Monday is the most expensive, with prices 38% higher.

What’s the cheapest month to fly from Santa Ana to Santa Rosa?

•March is the cheapest month to fly from Santa Ana to Santa Rosa at $227 round-trip.
•July ($412) and September ($402) are the most expensive months.
•The price difference between flying in the cheapest and most expensive months is 81% on average.
This is based on KAYAK aggregated and averaged internal data over the past 12 months.

When are flights from Santa Ana to Santa Rosa the cheapest?

Flights from Santa Ana to Santa Rosa are cheapest 17 weeks before departure. Booking in this window typically costs about 58% less than the average last-minute fare (within 2 weeks of the flight), based on KAYAK data.

Key details for Santa Ana to Santa Rosa flights

Low season

August

Cheapest flight

$79
Beat the crowds with an average 23% drop in travelers.
The most popular month to fly with an average 31% increase in travelers.
One-way flight from Santa Ana to Santa Rosa

When to book flights from Santa Ana to Santa Rosa

Are your dates flexible? Find out the best times to travel from Santa Ana to Santa Rosa based on our flight data from the last year. Discover the cheapest month and even day to fly.
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Your Santa Ana to Santa Rosa flight questions, answered

Find helpful answers about this route, including flight times, airports, airlines and booking tips.

  • What are the earliest and latest flights from Santa Ana to Santa Rosa?

    These are the earliest and latest flight times available from Santa Ana to Santa Rosa:

    • Earliest: departs at 9:18 am and lands at 11:08 am
    • Latest: departs at 8:54 pm and lands at 10:44 pm.

    The flight takes about 1h 50m.

  • What cabin classes can I book on flights from Santa Ana to Santa Rosa?

    Two cabin classes are available on flights from Santa Ana to Santa Rosa:

    • Economy Class
    • First Class

  • How long is a flight from Santa Ana to Santa Rosa?

    A nonstop flight from Santa Ana to Santa Rosa takes 1h 50m, covering 433 miles.

  • Do I need a passport to fly from Santa Ana to Santa Rosa?

    No, a passport is not required for this domestic route, but you will need a real ID-compliant driver's license, a state ID or another TSA-accepted form of identification.

  • How much should I expect to pay for a Santa Ana to Santa Rosa flight?

    Round-trip flights from Santa Ana to Santa Rosa range from $247 to $400, with an average of $316 over the past 12 months. Anything below $247 counts as a good deal.

  • How expensive are last-minute Santa Ana to Santa Rosa flights?

    Last-minute fares on this route (booked within two weeks of departure) run 89% above the $316 route average. Book 17 weeks before departure for the lowest fares.

  • How much can I save by taking a layover when flying from Santa Ana to Santa Rosa?

    On this route, layover flights are cheaper than nonstop options on average. Layover fares average $256 round-trip via Las Vegas Harry Reid Intl (LAS), compared to $315 for nonstop.

  • Which aircraft model is used most often on flights from Santa Ana to Santa Rosa?

    The Airbus A321neo family is used most often on this route, operated mainly by Frontier and Delta. Other aircraft seen on the route include Boeing 737-800 Passenger/BBJ2 (winglets) variants.

  • How are flight departures from Santa Ana to Santa Rosa spread across the day?

    Morning is the busiest departure period on Santa Ana to Santa Rosa flights, with 34% of flights leaving in that window. Afternoon departures account for 33%, evening flights for 33%, and night flights for 0%.

  • Which airlines offer Wi-Fi on Santa Ana to Santa Rosa flights?

    Alaska Airlines is the only airline on the Santa Ana to Santa Rosa route offering in-flight Wi-Fi. Pricing depends on fare class.

  • How are flight prices from Santa Ana to Santa Rosa looking right now?

    One-way fares from Santa Ana to Santa Rosa are currently lower than usual. Average one-way flight prices are about $114, which is 54% below the typical average for this route.

  • What car rental options are available at Santa Rosa Sonoma County Airport (STS)?

    Santa Rosa Sonoma County Airport (STS) hosts 5 major car rental companies, with daily rates averaging $74 for economy cars. Top options include:

    • Ace
    • Dollar
    • Enterprise Rent-A-Car
    • Hertz
    • Budget

  • Which airports can I use when flying from Santa Ana to Santa Rosa?

    Flights from Santa Ana to Santa Rosa usually depart from Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty (SNA) and arrive at Santa Rosa Sonoma County (STS).

  • Which airports do connecting flights from Santa Ana to Santa Rosa pass through?

    Connecting flights from Santa Ana to Santa Rosa most commonly pass through:

    • Las Vegas Harry Reid Intl (LAS) - 50% of one-stop connections
    • Phoenix Sky Harbor Intl (PHX) - 50% of one-stop connections

  • Can I save money by using flexible dates for flights from Santa Ana to Santa Rosa?

    Yes. Flexible dates can save you up to 37% on flights from Santa Ana to Santa Rosa. Thursday is the cheapest departure day at $279 round-trip on average, while Monday is the most expensive at $437, a difference of $158.

    KAYAK's flexible dates feature shows options up to 3 days before and after your selected dates, making it easier to compare nearby fares.

  • What airlines fly from Santa Ana to Santa Rosa?

    Only Alaska Airlines operates flights between Santa Ana and Santa Rosa.

  • How much time can I save by choosing a different layover airport from Santa Ana to Santa Rosa?

    Flying via Las Vegas Harry Reid Intl (LAS) gives the shortest average 1-stop total travel time at 4h 19m, compared with 5h 44m via Phoenix Sky Harbor Intl (PHX).

  • Which airlines offer extra legroom and free seat selection on Santa Ana to Santa Rosa flights?

    Among airlines operating Santa Ana to Santa Rosa flights:

    • Alaska Airlines: offers extra legroom; offers free seat selection

    Extra legroom and free seat selection availability depends on fare class and route.

  • Which airlines include bags at no extra cost on Santa Ana to Santa Rosa flights?

    Here are some options for this route, based on selected ticket types and cabin classes:

    • Alaska Airlines: a cabin bag and a checked bag in Economy Class

    Bag allowance can vary by ticket type, cabin class, route and airline, so always check the fare details before booking.

Your guide to booking Santa Ana to Santa Rosa flights

Get tips on when to book, when to fly and what to know before your trip.
  • If your dates are flexible, aim for a Thursday departure and avoid flying on Monday. On this route, Thursday flights average $279, about $158 less than Monday fares (36% savings) based on the last 12 months.
  • For the best chance at a low fare, aim to book around 17 weeks before you fly. On this route, that window historically saves about 58% versus last-minute pricing (KAYAK booking data, last 12 months).
  • If you can choose when to travel, plan your Santa Ana to Santa Rosa trip for March. Fares historically average $227 round-trip in that month - typically $185 less than the most expensive month, which is July (based on the last 12 months).
  • If you have the time, taking a 1-stop flight through Las Vegas Harry Reid Intl Airport (LAS) can be cheaper than flying direct. The cheapest layover option averages $256 round-trip on this route - about $59 less than direct flights (based on the last 12 months).
  • If you're arriving late at night and need somewhere to stay, check out these hotels close to Santa Rosa Sonoma County Airport.

    • Hilton Garden Inn Sonoma County Airport

Prefer to fly direct from John Wayne (Santa Ana) to Santa Rosa?

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

Direct departures

Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty to Santa Rosa Sonoma County

Monday

Alaska Airlines

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Tuesday

Alaska Airlines

Alaska Airlines

Wednesday

Alaska Airlines

Alaska Airlines

Thursday

Alaska Airlines

Alaska Airlines

Friday

Alaska Airlines

Alaska Airlines

Saturday

Alaska Airlines

Alaska Airlines

Sunday

Alaska Airlines

Alaska Airlines

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Santa Rosa Sonoma County to Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty

Monday

Alaska Airlines

Alaska Airlines

Tuesday

Alaska Airlines

Alaska Airlines

Wednesday

Alaska Airlines

Alaska Airlines

Thursday

Alaska Airlines

Alaska Airlines

Friday

Alaska Airlines

Alaska Airlines

Saturday

Alaska Airlines

Alaska Airlines

Sunday

Alaska Airlines

Alaska Airlines

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