$40 Cheap Flights from Orange County (SNA) to San Francisco (SFO)

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Today's featured flight deals from John Wayne Airport (SNA) to San Francisco Intl. Airport (SFO)

Nonstop
Carry-on included
Lower price than typical

Cheap Flights from Orange County to San Francisco (SNA-SFO)

Prices were available within the past 7 days and start at $40 for one-way flights and $80 for round trip, for the period specified. Prices and availability are subject to change. Additional terms apply.

Frontier Airlines
Thu, Feb 26 - Sun, Mar 1
SNA
Orange County
SFO
San Francisco
$80 Roundtrip, just found
$80
Roundtrip
just found
Select Frontier Airlines flight, departing Thu, Feb 26 from Orange County to San Francisco, returning Sun, Mar 1, priced at $80 just found
Frontier Airlines
Sun, Feb 15 - Thu, Feb 19
SNA
Orange County
SFO
San Francisco
$95 Roundtrip, found 3 hours ago
$95
Roundtrip
found 3 hours ago
Select Frontier Airlines flight, departing Sun, Feb 15 from Orange County to San Francisco, returning Thu, Feb 19, priced at $95 found 3 hours ago
Frontier Airlines
Thu, Feb 26 - Thu, Mar 5
SNA
Orange County
SFO
San Francisco
$96 Roundtrip, just found
$96
Roundtrip
just found
Select Frontier Airlines flight, departing Thu, Feb 26 from Orange County to San Francisco, returning Thu, Mar 5, priced at $96 just found
Frontier Airlines
Fri, Feb 20 - Sun, Feb 22
SNA
Orange County
SFO
San Francisco
$104 Roundtrip, just found
$104
Roundtrip
just found
Select Frontier Airlines flight, departing Fri, Feb 20 from Orange County to San Francisco, returning Sun, Feb 22, priced at $104 just found
Frontier Airlines
Sun, Feb 15 - Thu, Feb 19
SNA
Orange County
SFO
San Francisco
$105 Roundtrip, found 3 hours ago
$105
Roundtrip
found 3 hours ago
Select Frontier Airlines flight, departing Sun, Feb 15 from Orange County to San Francisco, returning Thu, Feb 19, priced at $105 found 3 hours ago
Frontier Airlines
Thu, Jan 15 - Sun, Jan 18
SNA
Orange County
SFO
San Francisco
$111 Roundtrip, just found
$111
Roundtrip
just found
Select Frontier Airlines flight, departing Thu, Jan 15 from Orange County to San Francisco, returning Sun, Jan 18, priced at $111 just found
Delta
Fri, Jan 16 - Mon, Jan 19
SNA
Orange County
SFO
San Francisco
$185 Roundtrip, just found
$185
Roundtrip
just found
Select Delta flight, departing Fri, Jan 16 from Orange County to San Francisco, returning Mon, Jan 19, priced at $185 just found
Southwest Airlines
Thu, Jan 8 - Tue, Jan 13
SNA
Orange County
SFO
San Francisco
$193 Roundtrip, just found
$193
Roundtrip
just found
Select Southwest Airlines flight, departing Thu, Jan 8 from Orange County to San Francisco, returning Tue, Jan 13, priced at $193 just found
American Airlines
Thu, Jan 15 - Mon, Jan 26
SNA
Orange County
SFO
San Francisco
$216 Roundtrip, just found
$216
Roundtrip
just found
Select American Airlines flight, departing Thu, Jan 15 from Orange County to San Francisco, returning Mon, Jan 26, priced at $216 just found
United
Wed, Dec 31 - Sat, Jan 3
SNA
Orange County
SFO
San Francisco
$227 Roundtrip, just found
$227
Roundtrip
just found
Select United flight, departing Wed, Dec 31 from Orange County to San Francisco, returning Sat, Jan 3, priced at $227 just found

Find the cheapest month to fly from Santa Ana (SNA) to San Francisco (SFO)

January is typically the cheapest month to fly

From $48 - $158 per traveler.

Alternative airports near San Francisco

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

Select flight to Oakland Intl. OAK. Cheapest option available. Average driving time to city center is 26 minutes. Flights from $363
OAK
Oakland Intl.
Cheapest
Average driving time to city center26 min
Flights from $363
Select flight to Norman Y. Mineta San Jose Intl. SJC. Average driving time to city center is 50 minutes. Flights from $373
SJC
Norman Y. Mineta San Jose Intl.
Average driving time to city center50 min
Flights from $373
Flights from Orange County (SNA) to San Francisco (SFO)
Origin airport
John Wayne
Destination airport
San Francisco Intl.
Airlines serving
Alaska Airlines, American Airlines, Delta, Frontier Airlines, Hawaiian Airlines, Southwest Airlines, United
Roundtrip price
$80
Distance
372 mi
Average flight time
1 hour 35 mins

Orange County to San Francisco Flights

The cheapest times to fly from Orange County to San Francisco

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 Orange County to San Francisco are during the month of February. You can find some of the cheapest flights from Orange County to San Francisco with Expedia's search tool and vast selection of airlines.

 

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

Sunday is one of the best days to book for cheap flights from Orange County to San Francisco: 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 Orange County to San Francisco

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 Orange County to San Francisco in 2026. You can also book with separate airlines for your outbound and return journeys, from $40 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 Orange County to San Francisco 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 Orange County to San Francisco 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 John Wayne Airport (SNA) to San Francisco Intl. Airport (SFO) cost?
Grab a cheap one-way flight from $40 or cheap return flight from $80 from John Wayne Airport (SNA) to San Francisco Intl. Airport (SFO) with Expedia. Enter your travel dates and sort by "Price (lowest to highest)" to see our cheapest flight offers on this route.
What is the cheapest month to fly from John Wayne Airport (SNA) to San Francisco Intl. Airport (SFO)?
February is the most affordable month to fly from SNA to SFO. Timing your trip outside of the busy season is often the key to finding better deals on flights.
Which airlines fly direct from John Wayne Airport (SNA) to San Francisco Intl. Airport (SFO)?
Fly straight to San Francisco Intl. Airport (SFO). 3 airlines offer direct routes from John Wayne Airport (SNA), including:

  • Alaska Airlines
  • United Airlines
  • Frontier Airlines

What is the cheapest airline that flies from John Wayne Airport (SNA) to San Francisco Intl. Airport (SFO)?
While prices may vary depending on your travel dates, Frontier Airlines and United Airlines are popular choices for flights between John Wayne Airport (SNA) and San Francisco Intl. Airport (SFO). You can also compare carriers on Expedia and use the "Sort by" filter to find the cheapest fare for your SNA to SFO flight.
How many flights per day from John Wayne Airport (SNA) to San Francisco Intl. Airport (SFO)?
When jetting out of John Wayne Airport (SNA), you'll have your pick from an average of 12 daily nonstop flights to San Francisco Intl. Airport (SFO).
What are the most popular departure times for flights from John Wayne Airport (SNA) to San Francisco Intl. Airport (SFO)?
Flights between SNA and SFO are busiest at 10 AM. If you'd like a more relaxed trip and potentially cheaper tickets, choose a departure outside the usual busy windows.
What day of the week has the most flights from SNA to SFO?
Depart on a Friday if you're searching for the largest selection of flights from John Wayne Airport (SNA) to San Francisco Intl. Airport (SFO).
What is the earliest flight from John Wayne Airport (SNA) to San Francisco Intl. Airport (SFO)?
John Wayne Airport (SNA)'s earliest flight to San Francisco Intl. Airport (SFO) takes off at approximately 7:00AM UTC-8. With a total journey time of 1h 41m, you'll arrive at around 8:41AM UTC-8.
How long does it take to fly from John Wayne Airport (SNA) to San Francisco Intl. Airport (SFO)?
The average flight duration from SNA to SFO is 1 hour and 36 minutes, covering a total distance of 370 mi.
What airline has the least delays from SNA to SFO?
Frontier Airlines has the best track record for on-time direct flights from John Wayne Airport (SNA) to San Francisco Intl. Airport (SFO), with an on-time rating of 86%. Use the Expedia App to look up your flight schedule before you head off and get real-time updates about any changes.
What is the best time to fly from John Wayne Airport (SNA) to San Francisco Intl. Airport (SFO)?
To avoid potential delays on the John Wayne Airport (SNA) to San Francisco Intl. Airport (SFO) route, travel before 3 PM. Later flights are 22% more likely to be canceled.**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 San Francisco from John Wayne Airport (SNA)?
You can land at one of these San Francisco airports following your direct flight from John Wayne Airport (SNA):

  • San Francisco Intl. Airport (SFO)
  • Norman Y. Mineta San Jose Intl. Airport (SJC)
  • Oakland Intl. Airport (OAK)

Is it cheaper to buy a plane ticket from John Wayne Airport (SNA) to San Francisco Intl. Airport (SFO) last-minute?
Last-minute fares from SNA to SFO are typically more expensive. For the lowest prices, start searching for flights well in advance. That said, if your travel plans are flexible, you may score a cheap fare just before your departure.
Is it cheaper to book a SNA to SFO flight and hotel package?
Compared with arranging hotels and flights separately, booking a SNA to SFO flight and hotel package with Expedia could result in significant savings. Better still, managing everything in one place takes the hassle out of planning your trip. Just pick your flights and select from our wide range of hotels, then personalize your trip with extras like tours, activities and car rentals.
Can I cancel or change the date of my flight from John Wayne Airport (SNA) to San Francisco Intl. Airport (SFO)?
You can usually cancel or reschedule your SNA to SFO flight. However, for bookings made more than 24 hours ago, additional charges may apply. Refer to your airline's policies in your itinerary to see what changes are allowed and if any costs are involved. You'll also find further details on our Customer Service portal.

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