Flying from Santa Ana John Wayne Airport (SNA) to San Francisco International Airport (SFO): what you need to know
Around 1 hour 35 minutes is how long you can expect to be travelling on a direct flight from Santa Ana John Wayne Airport to San Francisco International Airport.
Santa Ana and San Francisco follow the same timezone, UTC-8.
Each week, there are 84 Santa Ana John Wayne Airport to San Francisco International Airport flights. If you prefer to get going early, go for the 06:45 Alaska Airlines flight. If you're eager to make the most of your time before flying, the latest flight is at 20:55 with Alaska Airlines.
Get to the airport on time so you don't miss your SNA to SFO flight. Be there at least two hours ahead for international flights and an hour early for domestic departures to avoid any last-minute rush.
You'll likely experience bigger queues in popular months like July. Arriving up to four hours in advance for an international flight and two hours for domestic departures is a wise move.
With direct flights from Santa Ana John Wayne Airport to San Francisco International Airport available from numerous airlines, getting to San Francisco (and then other parts of the United States) is a cinch. Here's who you can fly nonstop with:
The airline that passengers book most often on this route is United.
The most punctual carrier operating SNA to SFO flights is United. Its services land without delay 76.5% of the time.
Consider adding a stopover when booking your ticket from Santa Ana John Wayne Airport to San Francisco International Airport. Simply deselect 'Direct flights only' to break up your trip, or maybe even explore a new city along the way. Check out these options between SNA and SFO:
Phoenix Sky Harbour Airport
Harry Reid International Airport
Sacramento International Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Santa Ana John Wayne Airport (SNA) to San Francisco International Airport (SFO)
The cheapest price we've found for a one-way Santa Ana John Wayne Airport to San Francisco International Airport flight is 46 €. A round-trip ticket is currently 84 €. Depending on the availability when you book, these fares may change.
Book four months before flying. After crunching the numbers on our calendar, this is how far you'll want to book ahead to find cheap tickets from SNA to SFO.
September is the cheapest month for flights from Santa Ana John Wayne Airport to San Francisco International Airport. If you want to travel at a different time of year, the 'Whole month' tool will show you the lowest airfares for each month.
There's no need to check every day to find out if fares have gone down when you create a Price Alert. We'll notify you the moment the price changes on cheap flights from SNA to SFO.
Choose your preferred arrival and departure times, number of stops and airlines with the filters. Or sort your results by 'Cheapest' to see the best deals on flights from Santa Ana John Wayne Airport to San Francisco International Airport.
Handy information about Santa Ana John Wayne Airport (SNA)
SNA's address is 18601 Airport Way.
Santa Ana John Wayne Airport maintains a solid on-time performance, reducing your chances of a delayed flight. Departures from SNA arrive on schedule 81% of the time.
To reach Santa Ana John Wayne Airport from central Santa Ana, it'll take about 10 minutes if you're travelling by car. Of course, this depends on traffic. It's approximately 6 kilometres from the airport to the city centre.
The journey on public transport usually takes 30 minutes.
Booked an early flight from Santa Ana John Wayne Airport to San Francisco International Airport? Avoid rushing to the terminal (and get some extra shut-eye) by picking one of these hotels near SNA:
Arriving at San Francisco International Airport (SFO)
The last thing you need is a long trip to your hotel if you're arriving on a late Santa Ana John Wayne Airport to San Francisco International Airport flight. Stay at one of these accommodation options near SFO instead:
Get your adventure underway by picking up a San Francisco International Airport rental car. Grab a set of wheels from Dollar, Thrifty or Hertz and experience the lesser-explored corners of San Francisco and beyond.
Lock in the best deal by reserving your ride from San Francisco International Airport about one week ahead of your departure.
Getting from San Francisco International Airport (SFO) to central San Francisco
San Francisco International Airport to the centre of San Francisco has a drive time of about 25 minutes. It's approximately 21 kilometres away.
It takes around 35 minutes when travelling by public transport.
When to fly to San Francisco International Airport (SFO)
July is the most popular month for flights from Santa Ana John Wayne Airport to San Francisco International Airport. To steer clear of the crowds, travel to San Francisco in March.
The warmest month in San Francisco is September, with the temperature ranging between 12ºC (54ºF) and 24ºC (75ºF). Book your flights from Santa Ana John Wayne Airport to San Francisco International Airport in this month if this is the kind of weather you like.
January sees average temperatures of between 5ºC (41ºF) and 16ºC (61ºF). Look for cheap tickets from SNA to SFO around that time if you'd rather travel in cooler conditions.
Explore more of the United States
You've seen San Francisco, now it's time to discover other corners of the United States. Travel about 64 kilometres south-east to San Jose to tick off its leading attractions. From Winchester Mystery House to The Tech Interactive and Santa Clara Valley, you'll have a packed itinerary ahead.
If you want to check out another major destination in the United States, head for Fresno, roughly 257 kilometres south-east of San Francisco. Forestiere Underground Gardens, Shinzen Japanese Garden and Fresno Chaffee Zoo are among the biggest draws.
