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$47 Find cheap flights from Sacramento to Santa Ana

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Cheap flight deals from Sacramento to Santa Ana (SMF-SNA)

Here are some of the best deals found on KAYAK recently from the most popular airlines for round-trip flights from Sacramento to Santa Ana that are departing in the next months. While these flights were available on KAYAK in the last 72 hours, prices and availability are subject to change and deals may expire.
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2:45 pm - 6:20 pmSMF-SNA
3h 35m1 stop
6:45 am - 10:28 amSNA-SMF
3h 43m1 stop
$95Spirit Airlines
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Mon, Jun 24 - Wed, Jun 26
6:34 pm - 9:59 pmSMF-SNA
3h 25m1 stop
3:19 pm - 6:48 pmSNA-SMF
3h 29m1 stop
$114Spirit Airlines
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Wed, Jun 26 - Sat, Jun 29
10:46 pm - 7:33 pmSMF-SNA
20h 47m1 stop
7:45 am - 5:50 pmSNA-SMF
10h 05m1 stop
Sat, Sep 28 - Wed, Oct 2
5:30 am - 11:00 amSMF-SNA
5h 30m1 stop
8:52 am - 7:37 amSNA-SMF
22h 45m1 stop
Tue, Sep 10 - Mon, Sep 16
5:40 am - 9:10 amSMF-SNA
3h 30m1 stop
3:30 pm - 6:48 pmSNA-SMF
3h 18m1 stop
$284United Airlines
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Wed, Nov 6 - Tue, Dec 10
6:00 am - 9:43 pmSMF-SNA
15h 43m2 stops
9:00 am - 3:51 pmSNA-SMF
6h 51m1 stop
$309American Airlines
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Sat, Sep 28 - Wed, Oct 2
6:00 am - 9:36 amSMF-SNA
3h 36m1 stop
8:00 am - 1:49 pmSNA-SMF
5h 49m1 stop
$338United Airlines
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Wed, Sep 18 - Thu, Sep 19
5:05 pm - 10:14 pmSMF-SNA
5h 09m1 stop
7:05 pm - 12:21 pmSNA-SMF
17h 16m2 stops
$346Delta
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Thu, Jul 11 - Mon, Jul 15
6:00 am - 6:21 pmSMF-SNA
12h 21m2 stops
12:45 pm - 6:32 pmSNA-SMF
5h 47m1 stop
$397American Airlines
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Sun, Aug 4 - Wed, Aug 7
9:02 am - 10:26 pmSMF-SNA
13h 24m2 stops
7:05 pm - 12:21 pmSNA-SMF
17h 16m2 stops
$443Delta
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Thu, Jul 11 - Mon, Jul 15

Flights from Sacramento to Santa Ana - Travel Insights & Trends

Get data-powered insights and trends into flights from Sacramento to Santa Ana to help you find the cheapest flights, the best time to fly and much more.

What’s the cheapest day of the week to fly from Sacramento to Santa Ana?

The average price of all flights from Sacramento to Santa Ana clicked on KAYAK for each day over the last 12 months.
Your flight ticket price will generally be cheaper if you fly to Santa Ana on a Wednesday and more expensive on a Sunday. On your return trip to Sacramento, you should consider flying back on a Wednesday, and avoid Sundays for better deals.

What is the cheapest month to fly from Sacramento to Santa Ana?

To calculate monthly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each month over the last year for flights from Sacramento to Santa Ana, removes the top 0.1% to account for outliers, and then takes the median of all values for each month.
The cheapest month for flights from Sacramento to Santa Ana is September, where tickets cost $209 on average. On the other hand, the most expensive months are March and June, where the average cost of tickets is $308 and $283 respectively.

How far in advance should I book a flight from Sacramento to Santa Ana?

To calculate daily average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each day before departure over the last year for flights from Sacramento to Santa Ana, removes the top 0.1% to account for outliers, and then takes the average of all the values for each month.
To get a below average price on the flight from Sacramento to Santa Ana, you should book around 3 weeks before departure. For the absolute cheapest price, our data suggests you should book 85 days before departure.

Which airlines provide the cheapest flights from Sacramento to Santa Ana?

The cheapest price for the route for each airline clicked by KAYAK users in the last 72 hours.
In the last 3 days, Spirit Airlines offered the best one-way deal for that route, at $47. KAYAK users also found Sacramento to Santa Ana round-trip flights on Spirit Airlines from $95 and on Frontier from $159.

How many flights are there between Sacramento and Santa Ana per day?

Each day, there are between 4 and 12 nonstop flights that take off from Sacramento and land in Santa Ana, with an average flight time of 1h 30m. The most common departure time is 6:00 pm and most flights take off in the morning. Each week, there are 60 flights. The most frequent day of departure is Friday, when 20% of all weekly flights depart. The fewest flights depart on a Saturday.

What’s the earliest departure time from Sacramento to John Wayne (Santa Ana)?

Early birds can take the earliest flight from Sacramento at 6:35 am and will be landing in Santa Ana at 8:05 am.

What’s the latest departure time from Sacramento to John Wayne (Santa Ana)?

If you prefer to fly at night, the latest flight from Sacramento to Santa Ana jets off at 8:45 pm and lands at 10:20 pm.

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Low season

March

High season

June

Cheapest flight

$47
Best time to beat the crowds with an average 10% drop in price.
Most popular time to fly and prices are also 23% lower on average.
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When to book flights from Sacramento to Santa Ana

Are your dates flexible? Find out the best times to travel from Sacramento to Santa Ana based on our flight data from the last year. Discover the cheapest month and even day to fly.
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FAQs for booking flights from Sacramento to John Wayne (Santa Ana)

  • Are there on-site hotels at SMF?

    There are many hotels at or close to the airport where you can seek accommodation if you have scheduled an early departure from SMF and need a place to stay the night. Four Points by Sheraton Sacramento, Holiday Inn Express & Suites and Hampton Inn & Suites are some of the ideal hotels to choose from, depending on your preferences. As a result, you will avoid the early morning commute and the risk of missing your flight.

  • Can I use public transit from downtown Sacramento to SMF?

    There are numerous modes of transport available from Sacramento's downtown to SMF. You can decide to drive, use a taxi, or use a rideshare app to order Uber, which will take approximately 24min to arrive at the airport. Alternatively, you can opt for the express airport shuttle bus that regularly runs every 20-30min between the airport terminals and downtown Sacramento and takes approximately 35min to get to the airport.

  • How can I fly from SMF to SNA?

    Southwest Airlines is the most common airline offering nonstop flights between SMF and SNA routes. However, if you want to save some dollars, you can opt for a number of one-stop option flights, such as Spirit Airlines, Delta Airlines, Frontier Airlines and United Airlines, usually with stops at LAS and SLC airports. However, this will generally add at least 3h to your overall travel time.

  • Can I sleep at SNA?

    It is not illegal to sleep at SNA airport. However, it is not the most comfortable place where you can spend the night as it features wooden benches. If you want to sleep at the airport in comfort, consider carrying a blanket, travel mattress and a pillow. Nonetheless, you can choose to book a room at one of the many hotels within the airport.

  • What is the cheapest flight from Sacramento to Santa Ana?

    In the last 3 days, the lowest price for a flight from Sacramento to Santa Ana was $47 for a one-way ticket and $95 for a round-trip.

  • Do I need a passport to fly between Sacramento and Santa Ana?

    A passport is not required to fly from Sacramento to Santa Ana.

  • Which airports will I be using when flying from Sacramento to Santa Ana?

    On your way to Santa Ana, you’ll fly out from Sacramento Intl. You’ll be landing at Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty.

  • Which aircraft models fly most regularly from Sacramento to John Wayne (Santa Ana)?

    The Boeing 737-700 Passenger/BBJ1 (winglets) is the aircraft model that flies most regularly on the Sacramento to John Wayne (Santa Ana) flight route.

  • On which days can I fly direct from Sacramento to John Wayne (Santa Ana)?

    There are nonstop flights from Sacramento to John Wayne (Santa Ana) on a daily basis.

  • Which is the best airline for flights from Sacramento to Santa Ana, Delta or United Airlines?

    The two airlines most popular with KAYAK users for flights from Sacramento to Santa Ana are Delta and United Airlines. With an average price for the route of $358 and an overall rating of 8.0, Delta is the most popular choice. United Airlines is also a great choice for the route, with an average price of $411 and an overall rating of 7.4.

  • How does KAYAK find such low prices on flights from Sacramento to John Wayne (Santa Ana)?

    KAYAK is a travel search engine. That means we look across the web to find the best prices we can find for our users. With over 2 billion flight queries processed yearly, we are able to display a variety of prices and options on flights from Sacramento to John Wayne (Santa Ana).

  • How does KAYAK's flight Price Forecast tool help me choose the right time to buy my flight ticket from Sacramento to John Wayne (Santa Ana)?

    KAYAK’s flight Price Forecast tool uses historical data to determine whether the price for a flight to John Wayne (Santa Ana) from Sacramento is likely to change within 7 days, so travelers know whether to wait or book now.

  • What is the Hacker Fare option on flights from Sacramento to John Wayne (Santa Ana)?

    Hacker Fares allow you to combine one-way tickets in order to save you money over a traditional round-trip ticket. You could then fly to John Wayne (Santa Ana) with an airline and back to Sacramento with another airline. Booking your flights between Sacramento and SNA can sometimes prove cheaper using this method.

  • What is KAYAK's "flexible dates" feature and why should I care when looking for a flight from Sacramento to John Wayne (Santa Ana)?

    Sometimes travel dates aren't set in stone. If your preferred travel dates have some wiggle room, flexible dates will show you all the options when flying to John Wayne (Santa Ana) from Sacramento up to 3 days before/after your preferred dates. You can then pick the flights that suit you best.

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KAYAK’s top tips for finding a cheap flight from Sacramento to Santa Ana

  • There is always much to do at both the departure and arrival airports. Connect to the free Wi-Fi that is available throughout the airport terminals to stay in touch with loved ones. You can have a 10min massage at Sacramento International Airport (SMF) in Terminal B before boarding your aircraft. On the other hand, there are a variety of lounges at SMF and John Wayne Santa AnaInternational Airport (SNA) where you can relax.
  • Nursing mothers will find exceptional Mamave pods in Terminal A and B at SMF. The nursing suites are furnished with a sink, a baby changing table, comfortable chairs and power outlets suitable for pumping and breastfeeding.
  • If you are arriving at John Wayne Santa Ana International Airport and are looking forward to catching up on unfinished work, SNA features multiple workstations that you can take advantage of without any incremental fee. The stations are located at Terminal C of the airport.
  • There are many food concessions that you can visit if you are feeling hungry at SMF. However, these food booths run on a variety of schedules, with some opening as early as 4 am and most closing by 9 pm. There are no 24h dining alternatives at the airport. You will find 13 eateries at B and 9 in Terminal A. The best part is the two terminals feature vending machines.
  • Passengers can ask for help at the information counter in SNA airport if they have any questions or are looking for particular information. The information desk is located in the baggage claim areas, across from carousels 2 and 3. You can also look for ambassadors with red vests.
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Prefer to fly non-stop from Sacramento to Santa Ana?

Find which airlines fly direct from Sacramento Intl to J. Wayne/Orange Cnty, which days they fly and book direct flights.

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Sacramento Intl to Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty

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Thursday

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Southwest

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Southwest

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Nonstop returns

Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty to Sacramento Intl

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Top 4 airlines serving from Sacramento to Santa Ana

 
See real verified KAYAK customer reviews for airlines flying from Sacramento to Santa Ana. Airline scores are aggregated from all reviews left by passengers on KAYAK after flying with an airline. KAYAK doesn’t show reviews that are older than 5 years. Learn how KAYAK collects reviews.
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8.0
DeltaOverall score based on 10295 reviews
7.4Food
8.6Crew
8.2Boarding
7.9Comfort
8.0Entertainment
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It was good until there was a 3 hour delay because there was not any pilots to fly the plane.

2.0 MediocreFelipe, Jun 2024DTW - SAN
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It was good until there was a 3 hour delay because there was not any pilots to fly the plane.

Had to change aircraft due to a faulty door. Surprisingly it only caused about an hour and a half of delay. Delta handled this situation as well as can be expected.

Your crew could maybe answer the call bell at least one of the times I pressed it. I pressed it first time with 2.5 hours left in our flight bc my partner was hungry and wanted a sandwich. We finally got the sandwich with 40 mins left in the flight.

The Flight crew didn’t serve us until about 1.5 hours into the flight because of turbulence but after it ended it was fine to move around. They served us water only and snacks and then NEVER, NOT ONE TIME came through to collect trash until right before landing about 1.5 hours later. There was absolutely no need for that. They crew was just standing around talking and visiting with each other and really never tried to see if we might want something besides water or even try to come pick up trash. This is VERY unusual for a Delta flight but it was not what I would have expected for a 4 hour flight.

There was a loud squeaky sound the whole time we were flying.

Had a broken tray in business class. Crew just shrugged it off.

I didn’t like that I could not select my seat and was assigned a seat when I checked in at LAX

Great experience overall. Check in at Austin was congested as they only have about 6 check in kiosks, one was broken, and there was a lot of Spring Break travelers.

Bag drop off was slow and annoying. Only 2 agents at the entire delta desk, and no one directing traffic for what line to be in, many confused people slowed down the process. Boarding was fine. Seats in Delta comfort plus were fine. Snacks were great! Definitely a bonus. The entertainment system was awful — old, slow, not responsive, and completely unable to play games due to some kind of error. But on the other hand, thank you to Delta for the free WiFi. That made it better.

Everything was very good other than I had selected a specific seat when I booked the flight and they changed it once I checked-in the day before my flight. I was still in first class but lost my aisle seat for a window seat. Being tall, the aisle offers more comfort so I always select an aisle seat.

Crew was very cooperative and professional. Passenger's first checked in bag should be free.

Flight was delayed due to the late arrival of the catering truck, which is quite unacceptable. There was a beverage service, but no pretzel, or cookie, or nuts were served in coach.

Flighty delayed on boarding - then group 1 had to check their carry on bags but groups 3 and beyond could carry bags on - very inconvenient for weekend business trip with no checked baggage. Then delayed on the runway - before take off. No communication from pilot on why or how long. Wifi/Entertainment didn't work for 4+ flight. Upon arrival, attendants announced wrong carousel for baggage claim - everyone was waiting at the wrong place for their checked bags. This was a mess united!

Dinner was okay but the breakfast was not eatable on the flight San Francisco to Zurich.

Check in etc was very good. As for on the plane, it was like flying in a freezer. It was so cold, i have flown for years and never been so cold on a plane. Staff on board said its always cold when flying which is a load of rubbish. They wouldnt put any heating on and now i have the flu because of this .

I’ve had a couple flights this week on United that were delayed by an hour or more

Should have video screens Plane audio was poor and without wired connection hard to understand crew. Should serve more than just cups of water and pretzels on six hour flight. Did not see crew rest of flight. Fix charging sockets to retain charging blocks.

Generally good but there wasn’t any staff available when my luggage didn’t appear at baggage claim in Fresno. It took about half an hour to locate a staff member to open up the locked room where it was being kept.

Do not like the feeling of being in the basic economy. Everyone should feel good no matter what.

Our original business class flight was cancelled so we not only downgraded but we were also spread out across the plane not sitting together in separate middle seats. My poor kids were scared and couldn’t see me on the flight and the crew wasn’t sensitive to the situation and what the airlines did to us. Very dissatisfied with United airlines.

My husband and I pre-ordered our food, but they did not have my husband’s order, and my cheese plate was very average. I asked for a blanket and was told they don’t carry blankets on domestic routs. The flight was on time and smooth!

There were delays on both ends. It made it less than excellent. This plane was great though

Everything was great except for the wifi was junk. Crew was super friendly and helpful

Attendants were rude. Scowling. Seats were miserable and we paid extra.

Fight crew was not very attentive and the bastions were gross!

Our flight was great we left Kona earlier and got into LAX almost an 1hour earlier as well. LAX AA is in repair so to get out and found our bus to get pick up was a bit confusing.

We are gluten free, there were not any available complimentary gluten free options.

Plane was good but was delayed. probably not AA fault but caused a 1 hour delay. Seating was cramped.

5 hour flight - full flight - not enough room to use my computer - slightly delayed - Admirals club was excellent quality food, drink made up for flight seating. No food offerred on flight, you ahd to prebook.

We experience delays on departure and connecting flights resulting in 14 hour to our next departure. We were accommodated with a night's stay but was only provided a 12 dollar meals accommodation. The airlines rules state.at least 50 dollars. In any case, it can not make up for the whole day missed on our vacation in Sydney Australia.

Flight was good and clean but delayed over an hour on the return flight.

It was nice! There was a very unhappy child in front of us and the flight attendant did a great job calming the child. I was impressed.

They stuck us with multiple extra fees. I will never fly spirit again

The guy with severe body odor sat next to me. For the whole duration of the flight it was a torture. The airline should have better policy on limiting people with bad body odor to board the flight. Passengers should not be the ones to endure bad odor for the whole duration of the flight. The airline should be e the one to ensure decent air quality for ever passenger.

They charged me 212.00 for a heavy check in bag at the gate. The pricing and process was so confusing - as if it was designed to purposefully gouge customers who need to board plane. That experience combined with the outrageous price charged will prevent me from ever flying Spirit again. And I’ll be sure to tell the story to anyone who cares to hear.

Kayak does not know that spirit airlines charged me $70 to fly. But the bag check-in was $89 each way. This is false advertising to lure people. Spirit airlines sends bunch of emails after flight purchases to buy wifi, better seats, priority boarding, secure reserved seats. This is false advertising. Up front pricing. I would of flown jet blue or Alaska airlines.

The text told me it was changed to Terminal E and Gate D5. But with no one on site to ask questions there was confusion on where to go as all the gates were E's. Then we took the skyline to the D area. We left to get something to eat. No announcement was made but my daughter happened to asked and they told her our gate was moved to D12. I will not fly Spirit again.

The agent at the check in desk was absolutely rude. The rest of the team after that was good, but the check in process at LAS was miserable. The woman at the desk spoke like we were stupid and was rude throughout the process.

Its so random that they only allow 40 pounds on checked bags when all airlines take 55. They then charge you for each 10 extra pounds, so my checked suitcase was $130 and the flight $30 ... its like whattt, im for sure not traveling with Spirit again

So bad. The check in process was laborious and the check in agent didn't seem to know how to manage the process efficiently and was confused about how to check in my son's sports equipment. The baggage fees were outrageous and so expensive. $90 for a carry on bag? And $200 additional for 2 check ins. The security lines were insanely long and the terminal was not very nice in the Spirit area. $5 for a water on board. It was my first and last time flying Spirit - I tried to save $ by flying them due to the accommodating schedule but I should have paid for Southwest, because it would've actually ended up less expensive due to the free bags with Southwest. There were no charging ports on the airplane, no wifi and really uncomfortable seating. The flight crew were great though, courteous and efficient in their boarding. Flight was delayed 1 hour, but we made up 15 minutes in flight.

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Recent one-way flight deals

 
Only flying one-way? Below are some of the best one-way flight deals from Sacramento to Santa Ana found on KAYAK in the last 72 hours.
6/25Tue
1 stopSpirit Airlines
6h 54mSMF-SNA
$47
6/24Mon
1 stopSpirit Airlines
3h 35mSMF-SNA
$48
8/15Thu
1 stopFrontier
6h 33mSMF-SNA
$78
8/15Thu
1 stopFrontier
6h 33mSMF-SNA
$79
7/9Tue
1 stopDelta
5h 12mSMF-SNA
$139
6/19Wed
1 stopUnited Airlines
5h 19mSMF-SNA
$182
6/21Fri
1 stopAmerican Airlines
5h 28mSMF-SNA
$202
7/5Fri
1 stopDelta
5h 01mSMF-SNA
$279
6/22Sat
1 stopUnited Airlines
3h 45mSMF-SNA
$280
6/22Sat
2 stopsAmerican Airlines
9h 26mSMF-SNA
$541

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Last minute flights from Sacramento to Santa Ana

Last minute flight, train and bus deals

 
These last-minute flight deals are the cheapest flights found on KAYAK in the last 72 hours for flights from Sacramento to Santa Ana that are departing in the next 10 days.
6/14Fri
multi-stopSpirit Airlines
12h 02mSMF-SNA
6/17Mon
multi-stopSpirit Airlines
19h 05mSNA-SMF
$252
6/12Wed
multi-stopSpirit Airlines
3h 25mSMF-SNA
6/18Tue
multi-stopSpirit Airlines
7h 30mSNA-SMF
$253
6/14Fri
multi-stop
12h 02mSMF-SNA
6/15Sat
multi-stop
17h 16mSNA-SMF
$417
6/15Sat
multi-stop
22h 47mSMF-SNA
6/17Mon
multi-stop
5h 20mSNA-SMF
$490
6/14Fri
multi-stopAmerican Airlines
5h 44mSMF-SNA
6/17Mon
multi-stopAmerican Airlines
9h 41mSNA-SMF
$697
6/12Wed
multi-stopUnited Airlines
6h 32mSMF-SNA
6/19Wed
multi-stopUnited Airlines
15h 32mSNA-SMF
$703
6/14Fri
multi-stopAmerican Airlines
5h 32mSMF-SNA
6/16Sun
multi-stopAmerican Airlines
15h 42mSNA-SMF
$811
6/12Wed
multi-stopAlaska Airlines
8h 59mSMF-SNA
6/19Wed
multi-stopAlaska Airlines
8h 40mSNA-SMF
$894
6/15Sat
multi-stopUnited Airlines
7h 53mSMF-SNA
6/15Sat
multi-stopUnited Airlines
6h 25mSNA-SMF
$900
6/15Sat
multi-stopAlaska Airlines
9h 26mSMF-SNA
6/15Sat
multi-stopAlaska Airlines
11h 27mSNA-SMF
$1,525

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Sacramento - Santa Ana Flights

Departure:

Sacramento (SMF)United States

Destination:

John Wayne (Santa Ana) (SNA)United States

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John Wayne (Santa Ana) - Sacramento

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