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$47 Find cheap flights from Santa Ana to Sacramento

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

Here are some of the best deals found on KAYAK recently from the most popular airlines for round-trip flights from Santa Ana to Sacramento 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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4:30 pm - 9:53 pmSNA-SMF
5h 23m1 stop
5:15 pm - 9:41 pmSMF-SNA
4h 26m1 stop
$95Spirit Airlines
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Sat, Sep 7 - Wed, Sep 11
6:45 am - 1:10 pmSNA-SMF
6h 25m1 stop
6:34 pm - 9:59 pmSMF-SNA
3h 25m1 stop
$96Spirit Airlines
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Tue, Jun 25 - Wed, Jun 26
7:45 am - 3:52 pmSNA-SMF
8h 07m1 stop
1:27 pm - 12:15 pmSMF-SNA
22h 48m1 stop
Wed, Aug 21 - Sun, Aug 25
7:45 am - 4:24 pmSNA-SMF
8h 39m1 stop
4:43 pm - 6:22 pmSMF-SNA
25h 39m1 stop
Thu, Sep 5 - Wed, Sep 11
7:00 pm - 11:37 pmSNA-SMF
4h 37m1 stop
5:02 pm - 10:14 pmSMF-SNA
5h 12m1 stop
$278Delta
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Fri, Jul 12 - Tue, Jul 16
4:16 pm - 10:57 pmSNA-SMF
6h 41m1 stop
9:54 am - 3:19 pmSMF-SNA
5h 25m1 stop
$404American Airlines
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Fri, Jul 19 - Sun, Jul 21
4:16 pm - 10:57 pmSNA-SMF
6h 41m1 stop
9:54 am - 3:19 pmSMF-SNA
5h 25m1 stop
$492American Airlines
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Sat, Jul 20 - Sun, Jul 21
4:10 pm - 9:33 amSNA-SMF
17h 23m2 stops
6:30 pm - 12:10 pmSMF-SNA
17h 40m2 stops
$545United Airlines
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Fri, Jul 12 - Mon, Jul 15
7:00 am - 7:23 pmSNA-SMF
12h 23m2 stops
4:55 pm - 9:53 pmSMF-SNA
4h 58m1 stop
$561Delta
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Sat, Sep 7 - Mon, Sep 9
6:32 pm - 1:49 pmSNA-SMF
19h 17m2 stops
5:40 am - 10:14 amSMF-SNA
4h 34m1 stop
$627United Airlines
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Wed, Nov 27 - Sat, Nov 30

Flights from Santa Ana to Sacramento - Travel Insights & Trends

Get data-powered insights and trends into flights from Santa Ana to Sacramento 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 Santa Ana to Sacramento?

The average price of all flights from Santa Ana to Sacramento clicked on KAYAK for each day over the last 12 months.
For Santa Ana to Sacramento, Wednesday is the cheapest day to fly on average and Sunday is the most expensive. Flying from Sacramento back to Santa Ana, the best deals are generally found on Wednesday, with Sunday being the most expensive.

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

To calculate monthly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each month over the last year for flights from Santa Ana to Sacramento, 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 Santa Ana to Sacramento is February, where tickets cost $189 on average. On the other hand, the most expensive months are May and June, where the average cost of tickets is $272 and $259 respectively.

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

To calculate daily average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each day before departure over the last year for flights from Santa Ana to Sacramento, 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 Santa Ana to Sacramento, you should book around 1 week before departure. For the absolute cheapest price, our data suggests you should book 71 days before departure.

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

The cheapest price for the route for each airline clicked by KAYAK users in the last 72 hours.
In the last 72 hours, the cheapest one-way ticket from Santa Ana to Sacramento found on KAYAK was with Spirit Airlines for $47. Spirit Airlines proposed a round-trip connection from $95 and Frontier from $146.

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

Each day, there are between 4 and 12 nonstop flights that take off from Santa Ana and land in Sacramento, with an average flight time of 1h 28m. The most common departure time is 9:00 am and most flights take off in the morning. Each week, there are 56 flights. The most frequent day of departure is Friday, when 21% of all weekly flights depart. The fewest flights depart on a Saturday.

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

Early birds can take the earliest flight from Santa Ana at 6:45 am and will be landing in Sacramento at 8:25 am.

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

If you prefer to fly at night, the latest flight from Santa Ana to Sacramento jets off at 8:55 pm and lands at 10:20 pm.

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January

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October

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$47
Best time to beat the crowds with an average 32% drop in price.
Most popular time to fly and prices are also 16% lower on average.
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When to book flights from Santa Ana to Sacramento

Are your dates flexible? Find out the best times to travel from Santa Ana to Sacramento 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 John Wayne (Santa Ana) to Sacramento

  • Is there a playing area at SNA?

    A 'Wish lounge' has been created at SNA, allowing children to have a play area. If you travel with your children, they can enjoy the facility, which contains reading books, games, coloring activities, giant teddy bears, and photo creation.

  • How early should you arrive for a domestic flight at SNA?

    The security screening doesn't take quite some time as SNA is equipped with high-security tools making the process less complicated. It would be best if you arrived at least 2h early at the airport. This will give you adequate time to go through the security checkpoints for your flight.

  • Are there rental car services at SMF?

    There are several car rental services at SMF. Their desks are located at the rental terminal, which you can access via a free shuttle service connecting the airport terminal. If you do not want to rent a car, taxis, shuttles, and buses can ride from SMF to Sacramento.

  • Can I get assisted travel services on my flight from SNA to SMF?

    If you require assisted travel services on your flight from SNA to SMF, you should contact the airline you intend to travel with at least 72h before your flight. Contacting your airline this early will give its staff adequate time to plan for the assistance you need.

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

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

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

    No

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

    When flying out of Santa Ana you will be using Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty. You will be landing at Sacramento, also known as Sacramento Intl.

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

    We unfortunately don’t have that data for this specific route.

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

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

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

    The two airlines most popular with KAYAK users for flights from Santa Ana to Sacramento are Delta and United Airlines. With an average price for the route of $389 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 $498 and an overall rating of 7.4.

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

    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 John Wayne (Santa Ana) to Sacramento.

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

    KAYAK’s flight Price Forecast tool uses historical data to determine whether the price for a flight to Sacramento from John Wayne (Santa Ana) 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 John Wayne (Santa Ana) to Sacramento?

    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 Sacramento with an airline and back to John Wayne (Santa Ana) with another airline. Booking your flights between John Wayne (Santa Ana) and SMF 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 John Wayne (Santa Ana) to Sacramento?

    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 Sacramento from John Wayne (Santa Ana) 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 Santa Ana to Sacramento

  • There are several lounges found at John Wayne Airport (SNA). A USO lounge caters to active military personnel and family members of the military personnel. It's located at Terminal B, adjacent to the baggage carousel 4. There is also the American Airlines Admirals club located at Terminal A, which caters to travelers traveling aboard American Airlines flights. The American Airlines Admiral club operates from Monday to Saturday from 05:30 am to 08:45 pm while on Sunday, it operates from 06:30 am to 08:45 pm.
  • If you are traveling to Sacramento from SNA with your baby, you can easily breastfeed your baby and change his/her diapers while waiting for your flight. This is because SNA offers a dedicated nursing facility located at Terminal B, between gates 11 and 12. This nursing room features a comfortable seat, power outlets you can use to charge your breastfeeding pump, a deep sink, and curtains that enhance privacy.
  • The transportation you will use to get to SNA will be determined by how fast you would like to get to the airport and how much you are willing to part with as fare. If you want to get to SNA quickly, it's in your best interest to board a taxi, whereas taking a bus is recommended if you would like to travel cheaply. Alternatively, if you want to balance cost and speed, it's advisable to board one of the metro trains that travel to the airport.
  • If you are driving to SNA, you can park your car at either an off-site or onsite parking space. Main street parking is the cheapest of all the available slots. It would be best to park at the off-site parking lots as it's cheaper than the onsite parking lots. Your choice is welcomed as both onsite and off-site parking places provide heavy security.
  • Traveling with a person with reduced mobilityat Sacramento International Airport (SMF) is less challenging as the airport has introduced services that are accessible and friendly. Features such as TDD telephones, braille signs placed all over the terminals, and also visual paging as some of the disabled-friendly services implemented at SMF.
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Prefer to fly non-stop from Santa Ana to Sacramento?

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

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Top 4 airlines serving from Santa Ana to Sacramento

 
See real verified KAYAK customer reviews for airlines flying from Santa Ana to Sacramento. 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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DeltaOverall score based on 10295 reviews
8.2Boarding
7.9Comfort
8.6Crew
8.0Entertainment
7.4Food
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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.

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.

I can say I will not be taking this airline again any time soon. Seat were uncomfortable and too tight. Lack of chair screen and little overhead space.

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.

Didn’t make the connecting flight due to a delay on our first flight.

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

Overall good service and good flight. Flights were quick and early.

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Recent one-way flight deals

 
Only flying one-way? Below are some of the best one-way flight deals from Santa Ana to Sacramento found on KAYAK in the last 72 hours.
7/13Sat
1 stopSpirit Airlines
8h 36mSNA-SMF
$47
6/26Wed
1 stopSpirit Airlines
3h 43mSNA-SMF
$48
7/29Mon
1 stopSpirit Airlines
10h 04mSNA-SMF
$67
6/18Tue
1 stopSpirit Airlines
7h 30mSNA-SMF
$68
7/9Tue
1 stopFrontier
9h 52mSNA-SMF
$76
7/25Thu
1 stopFrontier
15h 47mSNA-SMF
$83
9/1Sun
1 stopAmerican Airlines
4h 19mSNA-SMF
$139
6/16Sun
1 stopDelta
6h 04mSNA-SMF
$280
6/15Sat
1 stopDelta
6h 04mSNA-SMF
$316
6/15Sat
1 stopUnited Airlines
7h 06mSNA-SMF
$816

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Last minute flights from Santa Ana to Sacramento

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 Santa Ana to Sacramento that are departing in the next 10 days.
6/14Fri
multi-stopSpirit Airlines
11h 23mSNA-SMF
6/16Sun
multi-stopSpirit Airlines
23h 41mSMF-SNA
$259
6/14Fri
multi-stopSpirit Airlines
11h 23mSNA-SMF
6/17Mon
multi-stopSpirit Airlines
9h 04mSMF-SNA
$260
6/13Thu
multi-stopSpirit Airlines
5h 43mSNA-SMF
6/16Sun
multi-stopSpirit Airlines
11h 41mSMF-SNA
$262
6/14Fri
multi-stopSpirit Airlines
11h 23mSNA-SMF
6/21Fri
multi-stopSpirit Airlines
12h 02mSMF-SNA
$264
6/13Thu
multi-stop
5h 43mSNA-SMF
6/15Sat
multi-stop
19h 12mSMF-SNA
$306
6/13Thu
multi-stop
5h 43mSNA-SMF
6/15Sat
multi-stop
19h 12mSMF-SNA
$427
6/11Tue
multi-stopDelta
6h 04mSNA-SMF
6/12Wed
multi-stopDelta
5h 04mSMF-SNA
$632
6/11Tue
multi-stopAlaska Airlines
9h 29mSNA-SMF
6/14Fri
multi-stopAlaska Airlines
11h 43mSMF-SNA
$987
6/13Thu
multi-stopAmerican Airlines
6h 02mSNA-SMF
6/16Sun
multi-stopAmerican Airlines
10h 18mSMF-SNA
$1,235
6/14Fri
multi-stopAlaska Airlines
7h 16mSNA-SMF
6/17Mon
multi-stopAlaska Airlines
6h 55mSMF-SNA
$1,241

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Santa Ana - Sacramento Flights

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John Wayne (Santa Ana) (SNA)United States

Destination:

Sacramento (SMF)United States

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