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Flight deals from Santa Ana John Wayne to San Francisco International

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San Francisco.$87 per passenger.Departing Wed, 28 May, returning Tue, 10 Jun.Return flight with Hawaiian Airlines.Outbound direct flight with Hawaiian Airlines departs from Santa Ana John Wayne on Wed, 28 May, arriving in San Francisco International.Inbound direct flight with Hawaiian Airlines departs from San Francisco International on Tue, 10 Jun, arriving in Santa Ana John Wayne.Price includes taxes and charges.From $87, select.
San Francisco.$88 per passenger.Departing Tue, 3 Jun, returning Tue, 10 Jun.Return flight with Hawaiian Airlines.Outbound direct flight with Hawaiian Airlines departs from Santa Ana John Wayne on Tue, 3 Jun, arriving in San Francisco International.Inbound direct flight with Hawaiian Airlines departs from San Francisco International on Tue, 10 Jun, arriving in Santa Ana John Wayne.Price includes taxes and charges.From $88, select.
San Francisco.$89 per passenger.Departing Sat, 9 Aug, returning Sat, 9 Aug.Return flight with United.Outbound direct flight with United departs from Santa Ana John Wayne on Sat, 9 Aug, arriving in San Francisco International.Inbound direct flight with United departs from San Francisco International on Sat, 9 Aug, arriving in Santa Ana John Wayne.Price includes taxes and charges.From $89, select.
San Francisco.$89 per passenger.Departing Fri, 30 May, returning Sat, 31 May.Return flight with United.Outbound direct flight with United departs from Santa Ana John Wayne on Fri, 30 May, arriving in San Francisco International.Inbound direct flight with United departs from San Francisco International on Sat, 31 May, arriving in Santa Ana John Wayne.Price includes taxes and charges.From $89, select.
San Francisco.$89 per passenger.Departing Tue, 8 Jul, returning Thu, 10 Jul.Return flight with United.Outbound direct flight with United departs from Santa Ana John Wayne on Tue, 8 Jul, arriving in San Francisco International.Inbound direct flight with United departs from San Francisco International on Thu, 10 Jul, arriving in Santa Ana John Wayne.Price includes taxes and charges.From $89, select.
San Francisco.$139 per passenger.Departing Tue, 24 Jun, returning Tue, 1 Jul.Return flight with Hawaiian Airlines.Outbound direct flight with Hawaiian Airlines departs from Santa Ana John Wayne on Tue, 24 Jun, arriving in San Francisco International.Inbound direct flight with Hawaiian Airlines departs from San Francisco International on Tue, 1 Jul, arriving in Santa Ana John Wayne.Price includes taxes and charges.From $139, select.
San Francisco.$182 per passenger.Departing Thu, 31 Jul, returning Sun, 3 Aug.Return flight with United.Outbound direct flight with United departs from Santa Ana John Wayne on Thu, 31 Jul, arriving in San Francisco International.Inbound direct flight with United departs from San Francisco International on Sun, 3 Aug, arriving in Santa Ana John Wayne.Price includes taxes and charges.From $182, select.
San Francisco.$187 per passenger.Departing Fri, 26 Sep, returning Mon, 29 Sep.Return flight with Frontier Airlines.Outbound direct flight with Frontier Airlines departs from Santa Ana John Wayne on Fri, 26 Sep, arriving in San Francisco International.Inbound direct flight with Frontier Airlines departs from San Francisco International on Mon, 29 Sep, arriving in Santa Ana John Wayne.Price includes taxes and charges.From $187, select.

Find the cheapest month to fly from Santa Ana John Wayne to San Francisco International

We’re always keeping an eye on fares, so you can find the best one in seconds. It looks like Santa Ana John Wayne to San Francisco International flights are currently cheapest in June.
May
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Jun
from $88
Jul
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Aug
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Sep
from $187
Oct
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Nov
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Dec
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Jan
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Direct flights from Santa Ana John Wayne to San Francisco International

Santa Ana John Wayne to San Francisco International: Alternative routes

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

Santa Ana to San Francisco: Flight information

The things to know before you go.
Cheapest flight found$87
Cheapest month to flyMay
Average flight time1 hr, 34 mins
Most popular airlineSkyWest Airlines
Average flights per week820

Finding cheap flights from Santa Ana John Wayne to San Francisco International: Frequently asked questions

The best price we found for a return flight from Santa Ana John Wayne to San Francisco International is $87. 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 34 minutes is the average flight time from Santa Ana John Wayne to San Francisco International.
SkyWest Airlines, United and Alaska Airlines fly direct from Santa Ana John Wayne to San Francisco International.
As of May 2025, there are 820 flights per week flying from Santa Ana John Wayne to San Francisco International.
The cheapest month to fly from Santa Ana John Wayne to San Francisco International is usually May 2025.
After crunching the numbers on our flight calendar, we found that it's currently cheapest to fly from Santa Ana John Wayne Airport to San Francisco International Airport on Wednesday, 28 May 2025.
Yes – the average flight time is 1 hour and 34 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 San Francisco International 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 San Francisco is around 40 days in advance, so don’t leave your flight to the last minute.
Currently, Hawaiian Airlines offers the cheapest flight tickets to San Francisco International.

Flying from John Wayne Airport (SNA) to San Francisco International Airport (SFO): what you need to know

  • The average time for a direct flight from John Wayne Airport to San Francisco International Airport is 1 hour 30 minutes.

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

  • Choose from 110 weekly John Wayne Airport to San Francisco International Airport flights. The 06:45 departure with Alaska Airlines is the earliest available. Alaska Airlines operates the latest service of the day at 21:11.

  • Give yourself plenty of time to catch your SNA to SFO flight. Generally, it's best to arrive two hours before international departures and an hour ahead for domestic flights.

  • Travelling during a peak month such as July? School holidays and other popular seasons can lead to longer queues at check-in and security. Play things extra safe and get there up to four hours ahead of international flights and two hours before a domestic departure.

  • You can travel nonstop to San Francisco, United States. Book a ticket with one of these carriers offering direct flights from John Wayne Airport to San Francisco International Airport:

  • The airline with the highest number of bookings on this route is Alaska Airlines.

  • With 76.11% of its services arriving as scheduled, United Airlines is the most punctual carrier operating SNA to SFO flights.

  • We make it a piece of cake to book a flight with a stopover. To see all your options for tickets from John Wayne Airport to San Francisco International Airport, uncheck 'Direct flights only.' Then, pick a flight that has a stop long enough to visit your chosen city. Worthwhile stopovers between SNA and SFO include:

    • Harry Reid Airport (formerly McCarran Airport)

    • Sacramento International Airport

    • Phoenix Sky Harbour International Airport

How to find the cheapest flights from John Wayne Airport (SNA) to San Francisco International Airport (SFO)

  • The cheapest price we've seen for a one-way John Wayne Airport to San Francisco International Airport flight is $44. A return plane ticket is currently $87. Depending on the availability and when you book, these fares may change.

  • Score cheap tickets from SNA to SFO by booking ten months ahead. Based on our research, that's the sweet spot for bagging a bargain.

  • The cheapest month for flights from John Wayne Airport to San Francisco International Airport is September. Use the 'Whole month' tool to see the lowest airfares if you have flexible travel dates.

  • Spend less time searching for cheap flights from SNA to SFO by creating a Price Alert. You'll get an email or notification on the app when a lower fare becomes available.

  • Find the ideal flight for you by using the filters. To see the 'Fastest,' 'Best' or 'Cheapest' flights from John Wayne Airport to San Francisco International Airport, use the 'Sort by' function. You can also filter by airline, arrival and departure times, and journey duration.

Handy information about John Wayne Airport (SNA)

  • SNA's address is 18601 Airport Way.

  • John Wayne Airport has a strong on-time record, so you're unlikely to face delays. Departures from SNA arrive at their destination as scheduled 81.53% of the time.

  • John Wayne Airport is around 8 kilometres from central Santa Ana. If you're catching a cab, ride-sharing or driving from the centre, it'll take you 15 minutes or so to get there, depending on the traffic.

  • The journey on public transport typically takes 1 hour 5 minutes.

  • Need a handy hotel close to SNA? If you're catching an early flight from John Wayne Airport to San Francisco International Airport, these accommodation options will have you moments from check-in:

Arriving at San Francisco International Airport (SFO)

Getting from San Francisco International Airport (SFO) to central San Francisco

  • San Francisco International Airport is approximately 21 kilometres from central San Francisco. The drive time takes about 20 minutes.

  • It takes roughly 45 minutes to get there using public transport.

When to fly to San Francisco International Airport (SFO)

  • August is the most popular month for flights from John Wayne Airport to San Francisco International Airport. To skip the crowds, go to San Francisco in February.

  • When reserving your flight from John Wayne Airport to San Francisco International Airport, consider the type of weather you enjoy. September is the warmest month in San Francisco, with the temperature ranging from 12ºC (54ºF) to 22ºC (72ºF).

  • For cooler conditions, search for a cheap ticket from SNA to SFO in January. Average temperatures are between 6ºC (43ºF) and 16ºC (61ºF) then.

Explore more of United States

  • San Jose is just one of the many cities in United States waiting to be discovered after you've experienced San Francisco. Around 64 kilometres away to the south-east, its top attractions include Winchester Mystery House, Rosicrucian Egyptian Museum and San Jose Museum of Art.

  • If there's time to check out another major destination in United States, consider Fresno, roughly 257 kilometres south-east of San Francisco. Forestiere Underground Gardens, Fresno Chaffee Zoo and Shinzen Japanese Garden are key reasons to visit.

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