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Santa Ana.$75 per passenger.Departing Tue, 3 Jun, returning Tue, 10 Jun.Return flight with Spirit Airlines.Outbound direct flight with Spirit Airlines departs from Oakland Metropolitan Oak on Tue, 3 Jun, arriving in Santa Ana John Wayne.Inbound direct flight with Spirit Airlines departs from Santa Ana John Wayne on Tue, 10 Jun, arriving in Oakland Metropolitan Oak.Price includes taxes and charges.From $75, select.
Santa Ana.$75 per passenger.Departing Tue, 20 May, returning Wed, 21 May.Return flight with Spirit Airlines.Outbound direct flight with Spirit Airlines departs from Oakland Metropolitan Oak on Tue, 20 May, arriving in Santa Ana John Wayne.Inbound direct flight with Spirit Airlines departs from Santa Ana John Wayne on Wed, 21 May, arriving in Oakland Metropolitan Oak.Price includes taxes and charges.From $75, select.
Santa Ana.$75 per passenger.Departing Thu, 29 May, returning Mon, 2 Jun.Return flight with Spirit Airlines.Outbound direct flight with Spirit Airlines departs from Oakland Metropolitan Oak on Thu, 29 May, arriving in Santa Ana John Wayne.Inbound direct flight with Spirit Airlines departs from Santa Ana John Wayne on Mon, 2 Jun, arriving in Oakland Metropolitan Oak.Price includes taxes and charges.From $75, select.
Santa Ana.$75 per passenger.Departing Tue, 26 Aug, returning Wed, 27 Aug.Return flight with Spirit Airlines.Outbound direct flight with Spirit Airlines departs from Oakland Metropolitan Oak on Tue, 26 Aug, arriving in Santa Ana John Wayne.Inbound direct flight with Spirit Airlines departs from Santa Ana John Wayne on Wed, 27 Aug, arriving in Oakland Metropolitan Oak.Price includes taxes and charges.From $75, select.
Santa Ana.$89 per passenger.Departing Fri, 12 Sep, returning Tue, 16 Sep.Return flight with Spirit Airlines.Outbound direct flight with Spirit Airlines departs from Oakland Metropolitan Oak on Fri, 12 Sep, arriving in Santa Ana John Wayne.Inbound direct flight with Spirit Airlines departs from Santa Ana John Wayne on Tue, 16 Sep, arriving in Oakland Metropolitan Oak.Price includes taxes and charges.From $89, select.
Santa Ana.$107 per passenger.Departing Wed, 1 Oct, returning Fri, 3 Oct.Return flight with Spirit Airlines.Outbound direct flight with Spirit Airlines departs from Oakland Metropolitan Oak on Wed, 1 Oct, arriving in Santa Ana John Wayne.Inbound direct flight with Spirit Airlines departs from Santa Ana John Wayne on Fri, 3 Oct, arriving in Oakland Metropolitan Oak.Price includes taxes and charges.From $107, select.
Santa Ana.$129 per passenger.Departing Sat, 28 Jun, returning Sat, 5 Jul.Return flight with Spirit Airlines.Outbound indirect flight with Spirit Airlines, departs from Oakland Metropolitan Oak on Sat, 28 Jun, arriving in Santa Ana John Wayne.Inbound indirect flight with Spirit Airlines, departs from Santa Ana John Wayne on Sat, 5 Jul, arriving in Oakland Metropolitan Oak.Price includes taxes and charges.From $129, select.
Santa Ana.$235 per passenger.Departing Thu, 17 Jul, returning Sat, 19 Jul.Return flight with Spirit Airlines.Outbound indirect flight with Spirit Airlines, departs from Oakland Metropolitan Oak on Thu, 17 Jul, arriving in Santa Ana John Wayne.Inbound indirect flight with Spirit Airlines, departs from Santa Ana John Wayne on Sat, 19 Jul, arriving in Oakland Metropolitan Oak.Price includes taxes and charges.From $235, select.

Find the cheapest month to fly from Oakland Metropolitan Oak to Santa Ana John Wayne

We’re always keeping an eye on fares, so you can find the best one in seconds. It looks like Oakland Metropolitan Oak to Santa Ana John Wayne flights are currently cheapest in May.
May
from $75
Jun
from $75
Jul
from $235
Aug
from $75
Sep
from $89
Oct
from $107
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Dec
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Jan
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Feb
from $2,133
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Direct flights from Oakland Metropolitan Oak to Santa Ana John Wayne

Oakland Metropolitan Oak to Santa Ana John Wayne: Alternative routes

Compare routes from Oakland Metropolitan Oak to Santa Ana below. You may find an airport to fly into that's cheaper, faster, or easier than Santa Ana John Wayne.

Oakland to Santa Ana: Flight information

The things to know before you go.
Cheapest flight found$75
Cheapest month to flyJune
Average flight time1 hr, 30 mins
Most popular airlineSouthwest Airlines
Average flights per week48

Finding cheap flights from Oakland Metropolitan Oak to Santa Ana John Wayne: Frequently asked questions

The best price we found for a return flight from Oakland Metropolitan Oak to Santa Ana John Wayne is $75. This is an estimate based on information collected from different airlines and travel providers over the last 4 days and is subject to change and availability.
1 hour and 30 minutes is the average flight time from Oakland Metropolitan Oak to Santa Ana John Wayne.
Southwest Airlines and Spirit Airlines fly direct from Oakland Metropolitan Oak to Santa Ana John Wayne.
As of May 2025, there are 48 flights per week flying from Oakland Metropolitan Oak to Santa Ana John Wayne.
The cheapest month to fly from Oakland Metropolitan Oak to Santa Ana John Wayne is usually May 2025.
After crunching the numbers on our flight calendar, we found that it's currently cheapest to fly from Oakland Metropolitan Oak Airport to Santa Ana John Wayne Airport on Tuesday, 3 June 2025.
Yes – the average flight time is 1 hour and 30 minutes.
We show every price from over 1,200 airlines and travel agents, comparing them all so you don’t have to. If you know you want to fly to Santa Ana John Wayne but you’re not ready to book, set up a Price Alert. We’ll track prices for you, and let you know when they rise or fall.
We crunched all the numbers in our flight calendar and it looks like the cheapest time to book a flight to Santa Ana is around 40 days in advance, so don’t leave your flight to the last minute.
Currently, Spirit Airlines offers the cheapest flight tickets to Santa Ana John Wayne.

Travelling from Metropolitan Oakland International Airport (OAK) to John Wayne Airport (SNA): what you need to know

  • The average length of a direct flight from Metropolitan Oakland International Airport to John Wayne Airport is 1 hour 30 minutes.

  • Santa Ana's timezone is UTC-7, which is the same as Oakland.

  • Each week, there are 35 Metropolitan Oakland International Airport to John Wayne Airport flights. If you prefer to jet off as early as possible, jump on the 06:05 Southwest Airlines flight. If you're eager to make the most of your time before flying, the latest flight is at 20:45 with Southwest Airlines.

  • Arrive at the airport on time so you don't miss your OAK to SNA flight. Be there at least two hours ahead for international flights and an hour early for domestic departures to avoid any last-minute rush.

  • Flying during a peak month such as July? Major public holidays and other popular seasons can result in longer queues at security. Play it safe and arrive up to four hours ahead of an international flight and two hours before domestic departures.

  • Spirit Airlines is your gateway to discovering Santa Ana (and maybe even some other exciting parts of United States!). Check out the direct flights from Metropolitan Oakland International Airport to John Wayne Airport offered by this carrier.

  • Spirit Airlines has the highest passenger demand on this route.

  • Southwest Airlines is the most punctual carrier offering OAK to SNA flights. An exceptional 84.1% of its departures on this route arrive without delay.

  • Consider adding a stopover when booking your ticket from Metropolitan Oakland International Airport to John Wayne Airport. Just uncheck 'Direct flights only' to break up your trip, or maybe even explore a new city along the way. Check out these options between OAK and SNA:

    • Harry Reid Airport (formerly McCarran Airport)

    • Phoenix Sky Harbour International Airport

    • Salt Lake City International Airport

How to find the cheapest flights from Metropolitan Oakland International Airport (OAK) to John Wayne Airport (SNA)

  • Right now, $34 is the cheapest price we've seen for a one-way Metropolitan Oakland International Airport to John Wayne Airport flight. The best price for a return plane ticket is $75. Bear in mind that fares can change due to availability at the time of booking.

  • Score cheap tickets from OAK to SNA by booking six months ahead. According to our research, that's the sweet spot for finding a bargain.

  • Schedule your trip for May. That's the cheapest month for flights from Metropolitan Oakland International Airport to John Wayne Airport. If you're flexible on when you fly, use the 'Whole month' tool to find the lowest price across each month.

  • Save time looking for cheap flights from OAK to SNA by setting up a Price Alert. You'll get an email or push notification on the app when a lower fare pops up.

  • Choose your ideal arrival and departure times, airlines and number of stops with the filters. Or sort your results by 'Cheapest' to get the best deals on flights from Metropolitan Oakland International Airport to John Wayne Airport.

Handy information about Metropolitan Oakland International Airport (OAK)

  • The address for OAK is 1 Airport Drive.

  • Metropolitan Oakland International Airport maintains a solid on-time performance, so you're less likely to experience disruptions. Departures from OAK touch down on schedule 83.61% of the time.

  • To reach Metropolitan Oakland International Airport from central Oakland, it'll take around 15 minutes if you're planning to drive. This depends on traffic, however. It's approximately 16 kilometres from the airport to the city centre.

  • Expect a trip time of roughly 40 minutes when using public transport.

  • Get your travels off to a relaxed start by staying near OAK. Whether you're taking an early flight from Metropolitan Oakland International Airport to John Wayne Airport or just don't want to be rushed, these stays are ideal:

Arriving at John Wayne Airport (SNA)

Getting from John Wayne Airport (SNA) to central Santa Ana

  • SNA is located at 18601 Airport Way.

  • From John Wayne Airport, Santa Ana is approximately 8 kilometres away. It takes around 15 minutes to reach the centre by car.

  • It takes roughly 1 hour 5 minutes to get there by public transport.

When to fly to John Wayne Airport (SNA)

  • The quietest month for a flight from Metropolitan Oakland International Airport to John Wayne Airport is May, while July is the most popular. Choose the best time to go to Santa Ana based on whether you prefer a more relaxed vibe or a faster pace.

  • Lock in your flight from Metropolitan Oakland International Airport to John Wayne Airport for August if you want to explore Santa Ana during its warmest month. You can expect temperatures of between 16ºC (61ºF) and 32ºC (90ºF).

  • If you like travelling in cooler conditions, look for a cheap ticket from OAK to SNA in February. Temperatures average between 7ºC (45ºF) and 25ºC (77ºF) then.

Explore more of United States

  • You've seen Santa Ana, now it's time to discover other parts of United States. Journey about 48 kilometres north-west to Los Angeles to tick off its top sights. From Griffith Observatory to The Broad and La Brea Tar Pits & Museum, you've got a jam-packed schedule ahead.

  • San Diego is another must-experience destination in United States and is around 129 kilometres south-east of Santa Ana. No trip is complete without experiencing San Diego Zoo, USS Midway Museum and SeaWorld San Diego.

Plan the rest of your trip from Oakland to Santa Ana

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