$57 Cheap Flights from San Jose (SJC) to Orange County (SNA)

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Cheap Flights from San Jose to Orange County (SJC-SNA)

Prices were available within the past 7 days and start at $57 for one-way flights and $100 for round trip, for the period specified. Prices and availability are subject to change. Additional terms apply.

Spirit Airlines
Tue, Sep 16 - Wed, Sep 17
SJC
San Jose
SNA
Orange County
$100 Roundtrip, found 7 hours ago
$100
Roundtrip
found 7 hours ago
Select Spirit Airlines flight, departing Tue, Sep 16 from San Jose to Orange County, returning Wed, Sep 17, priced at $100 found 7 hours ago
Spirit Airlines
Wed, Aug 27 - Sat, Sep 6
SJC
San Jose
SNA
Orange County
$102 Roundtrip, found 3 days ago
$102
Roundtrip
found 3 days ago
Select Spirit Airlines flight, departing Wed, Aug 27 from San Jose to Orange County, returning Sat, Sep 6, priced at $102 found 3 days ago
Spirit Airlines
Mon, Sep 8 - Wed, Sep 10
SJC
San Jose
SNA
Orange County
$110 Roundtrip, just found
$110
Roundtrip
just found
Select Spirit Airlines flight, departing Mon, Sep 8 from San Jose to Orange County, returning Wed, Sep 10, priced at $110 just found
Spirit Airlines
Tue, Aug 26 - Wed, Aug 27
SJC
San Jose
SNA
Orange County
$110 Roundtrip, found 2 hours ago
$110
Roundtrip
found 2 hours ago
Select Spirit Airlines flight, departing Tue, Aug 26 from San Jose to Orange County, returning Wed, Aug 27, priced at $110 found 2 hours ago
Spirit Airlines
Mon, Sep 8 - Wed, Sep 10
SJC
San Jose
SNA
Orange County
$113 Roundtrip, just found
$113
Roundtrip
just found
Select Spirit Airlines flight, departing Mon, Sep 8 from San Jose to Orange County, returning Wed, Sep 10, priced at $113 just found
Spirit Airlines
Wed, Sep 10 - Sat, Sep 13
SJC
San Jose
SNA
Orange County
$114 Roundtrip, found 13 hours ago
$114
Roundtrip
found 13 hours ago
Select Spirit Airlines flight, departing Wed, Sep 10 from San Jose to Orange County, returning Sat, Sep 13, priced at $114 found 13 hours ago
Southwest Airlines
Mon, Sep 8 - Wed, Sep 10
SJC
San Jose
SNA
Orange County
$132 Roundtrip, just found
$132
Roundtrip
just found
Select Southwest Airlines flight, departing Mon, Sep 8 from San Jose to Orange County, returning Wed, Sep 10, priced at $132 just found
Hawaiian Airlines
Tue, Nov 11 - Tue, Nov 18
SJC
San Jose
SNA
Orange County
$243 Roundtrip, found 17 hours ago
$243
Roundtrip
found 17 hours ago
Select Hawaiian Airlines flight, departing Tue, Nov 11 from San Jose to Orange County, returning Tue, Nov 18, priced at $243 found 17 hours ago
Alaska Airlines
Tue, Sep 16 - Wed, Sep 17
SJC
San Jose
SNA
Orange County
$268 Roundtrip, found 7 hours ago
$268
Roundtrip
found 7 hours ago
Select Alaska Airlines flight, departing Tue, Sep 16 from San Jose to Orange County, returning Wed, Sep 17, priced at $268 found 7 hours ago
American Airlines
Wed, Oct 22 - Sat, Oct 25
SJC
San Jose
SNA
Orange County
$292 Roundtrip, found 13 hours ago
$292
Roundtrip
found 13 hours ago
Select American Airlines flight, departing Wed, Oct 22 from San Jose to Orange County, returning Sat, Oct 25, priced at $292 found 13 hours ago

Find the cheapest month to fly from San Jose (SJC) to Santa Ana (SNA)

September is typically the cheapest month to fly

From $69 - $267 per traveler.

Graph displaying average flight prices per month

Alternative airports near Santa Ana

Prices were available within the past 7 days. Prices and availability are subject to change.

Select flight to Los Angeles - Ontario Intl. ONT. Flights from $339
ONT
Los Angeles - Ontario Intl.
Flights from $339
Select flight to Long Beach Municipal LGB. Flights from $245
LGB
Long Beach Municipal
Flights from $245
Flights from San Jose (SJC) to Orange County (SNA)
Origin airport
Norman Y. Mineta San Jose Intl.
Destination airport
John Wayne
Airlines serving
Alaska Airlines, American Airlines, Delta, Hawaiian Airlines, Southwest Airlines, Spirit Airlines, United
Roundtrip price
$100
Distance
342 mi
Average flight time
1 hour 23 mins

San Jose to Orange County Flights

The cheapest times to fly from San Jose to Orange County

On average, Thursday can be the cheapest time to fly, according to data from the Airlines Reporting Corporation (ARC), one of the world's biggest databases for global airline sales. The data reveals that you could save up to 16% by flying on a Thursday—the cheapest day to travel on average—instead of a Sunday—the most expensive. Some of the most affordable flights from San Jose to Orange County are during the month of September. You can find some of the cheapest flights from San Jose to Orange County with Expedia's search tool and vast selection of airlines.

 

The best time to book a flight from San Jose to Orange County

Sunday is one of the best days to book for cheap flights from San Jose to Orange County: Tickets reserved on a Sunday cost between 6% and 13% less than those reserved on a Friday, according to ARC data. The data also suggests booking early can also lead to cheaper airfares. You could save 24% by buying your tickets for domestic flights at least a month in advance and 10% by booking international flights 2 months in advance.

 

How to find cheap round-trip tickets from San Jose to Orange County

Being flexible with your dates and using Expedia's Price Drop Protection and Price Tracking features are some of the best ways of finding a cheap ticket from San Jose to Orange County in 2025. You can also book with separate airlines for your outbound and return journeys, from $57 one-way. Expedia also offers Price Drop Protection, so if the cost of your airfare goes down after booking, you'll receive a credit for the difference*. This is available for a small fee, and is free to One Key Gold and Platinum tier members.

 

Expedia's Price Tracking feature means you can stay on top of airfares without manually checking every day. It sends you automated price alerts for cheap San Jose to Orange County flights and uses historical data to indicate when the best time to book is. Download Expedia's free app to activate this handy tool in a few easy taps.

 

You could also save big by booking one of Expedia's vacation packages. Bundling together your San Jose to Orange County airfare with your accommodations and car rental is often cheaper than booking everything separately. There’s also One Key, Expedia's generous rewards program. Join for free and you could earn One Key cash on most bookings to save on future adventures.

 

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Disclaimer: ARC The statistics are based on average round-trip ticket prices between January and August 2023. The percentages you see are averages.

 

Frequently asked questions

How much does a flight from Norman Y. Mineta San Jose Intl. Airport (SJC) to John Wayne Airport (SNA) cost?
Get a cheap one-way flight from $57 or cheap return flight from $100 from Norman Y. Mineta San Jose Intl. Airport (SJC) to John Wayne Airport (SNA) with Expedia. Enter your travel dates and sort by "Price (lowest to highest)" to find our cheapest flight deals on this route.
What is the cheapest month to fly from Norman Y. Mineta San Jose Intl. Airport (SJC) to John Wayne Airport (SNA)?
September is the least expensive month to fly from SJC to SNA. Traveling outside of peak seasons is often the key to landing a great deal.
Which airlines fly direct from Norman Y. Mineta San Jose Intl. Airport (SJC) to John Wayne Airport (SNA)?
Fly nonstop from Norman Y. Mineta San Jose Intl. Airport (SJC) to John Wayne Airport (SNA) on a Southwest Airlines flight.
What is the cheapest airline that flies from Norman Y. Mineta San Jose Intl. Airport (SJC) to John Wayne Airport (SNA)?
To find the cheapest airline flying from SJC to SNA, use Expedia's filter tool. Tailor your search based on what matters most to you, such as preferred carriers and seat class. You can then sort your results by "Price (lowest to highest)" to list the most affordable options first.
How many flights per day from Norman Y. Mineta San Jose Intl. Airport (SJC) to John Wayne Airport (SNA)?
Every day, an average of 7 nonstop flights operate from Norman Y. Mineta San Jose Intl. Airport (SJC) to John Wayne Airport (SNA). Select the departure date that fits your schedule best.
What are the most popular departure times for flights from Norman Y. Mineta San Jose Intl. Airport (SJC) to John Wayne Airport (SNA)?
The 7 PM departures from SJC to SNA are the busiest. These flights can come with a higher price due to their popularity. If you want to save on your trip, pick a less crowded time to fly.
What day of the week has the most flights from SJC to SNA?
Friday has the most flights from Norman Y. Mineta San Jose Intl. Airport (SJC) to John Wayne Airport (SNA). Consider traveling on this day and you'll have a greater chance of finding a schedule that works for you.
What is the earliest flight from Norman Y. Mineta San Jose Intl. Airport (SJC) to John Wayne Airport (SNA)?
The earliest flight leaving from Norman Y. Mineta San Jose Intl. Airport (SJC) is at around 7:15AM UTC-8. Board this plane and you'll reach John Wayne Airport (SNA) at approximately 8:40AM UTC-8. The entire trip takes 1h 25m.
How long does it take to fly from Norman Y. Mineta San Jose Intl. Airport (SJC) to John Wayne Airport (SNA)?
It takes approximately 1 hour and 22 minutes to cover the 340 mi from SJC to SNA.
What airline has the least delays from SJC to SNA?
With 91% of journeys typically landing on time, Southwest Airlines has the best on-time performance for nonstop flights from Norman Y. Mineta San Jose Intl. Airport (SJC) to John Wayne Airport (SNA). To keep track of your flight status and receive notifications if anything changes, use the Expedia App.
What is the best time to fly from Norman Y. Mineta San Jose Intl. Airport (SJC) to John Wayne Airport (SNA)?
To arrive at John Wayne Airport (SNA) on schedule, pick a flight that leaves from Norman Y. Mineta San Jose Intl. Airport (SJC) before 3 PM. The likelihood of cancellations is 22% higher, on average, for departures after this hour.**Most reliable time of the day and month to travel recommendation is based on January through August 2024 flight status data sourced from OAG's global flight data platform.
What airports do you fly into for Santa Ana from Norman Y. Mineta San Jose Intl. Airport (SJC)?
You can land at one of these Santa Ana hubs after your direct flight from Norman Y. Mineta San Jose Intl. Airport (SJC):

  • Los Angeles Intl. Airport (LAX)
  • John Wayne Airport (SNA)
  • Bob Hope Airport (BUR)
  • Los Angeles - Ontario Intl. Airport (ONT)
  • Long Beach Municipal Airport (LGB)

Is it cheaper to buy a plane ticket from Norman Y. Mineta San Jose Intl. Airport (SJC) to John Wayne Airport (SNA) last-minute?
Booking your plane ticket from SJC to SNA just before your getaway is typically more expensive. However, if there's some wiggle room with your travel dates and times, you could score a cheap last-minute fare.
Is it cheaper to book a SJC to SNA flight and hotel package?
You'll typically save money by booking a SJC to SNA flight and hotel package compared to booking separately. In fact, travelers could save hundreds of dollars by bundling with Expedia. And it's easy to manage everything in one place. Once you've selected your ideal accommodations and flights, you can add extras like car rentals, tours and activities.
Can I cancel or change the date of my flight from Norman Y. Mineta San Jose Intl. Airport (SJC) to John Wayne Airport (SNA)?
If you reserved your SJC to SNA flight in the last 24 hours, you may be able to cancel or modify it without fees. Depending on the airline and the ticket type you purchased, additional charges may apply for changes after that time. Airline policies and contact information can be found in your itinerary or confirmation email. Or, visit our Customer Service portal for more information.

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