Direct (nonstop) flights from Santa Ana to San Francisco

3 airlines fly nonstop from John Wayne Arpt Orange Co (SNA) to San Francisco International (SFO). It's 372 miles (598 km), about 1h 38m in the air. Operated by Alaska Airlines, Frontier Airlines, United Airlines.

SNA
John Wayne Arpt Orange Co
🇺🇸 Santa Ana, USA
SFO
San Francisco International
🇺🇸 San Francisco, USA
Flight Time
1h 38m
Distance
372 mi
598 km
CO₂/pax
69 kg
−47 kg vs. layover
Airlines
3
Alaska Airlines +2
Time Diff
Same timezone
Operated by Alaska Airlines Alaska Airlines Frontier Airlines Frontier Airlines United Airlines United Airlines

Route data last updated: May 31, 2026

Airlines with non-stop flights

Alaska Airlines AS Alaska Airlines
Route
SNA → SFO
Flight Time
1h 38m
Distance
372 mi
Frontier Airlines F9 Frontier Airlines
Route
SNA → SFO
Flight Time
1h 38m
Distance
372 mi
United Airlines UA United Airlines
Route
SNA → SFO
Flight Time
1h 38m
Distance
372 mi

Alternative Routes

Other ways to fly from Santa Ana to San Francisco with one stop · direct emits 69 kg CO₂ per passenger

SNA SMF (Sacramento) SFO
Leg 1: 1h 30m (403 mi) Leg 2: 1h 7m (86 mi) Total: ~2h 37m 🍃 116 kg CO₂ (+68% vs. direct)
Leg 1
SNA → SMF
1h 30m · 403 mi
View SNA to SMF flights →
Leg 2
SMF → SFO
1h 7m · 86 mi
View SMF to SFO flights →
SNA LAS (Las Vegas) SFO
Leg 1: 1h 14m (226 mi) Leg 2: 1h 43m (414 mi) Total: ~2h 57m 🍃 144 kg CO₂ (+109% vs. direct)
Leg 1
SNA → LAS
1h 14m · 226 mi
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Leg 2
LAS → SFO
1h 43m · 414 mi
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SNA MFR (Medford) SFO
Leg 1: 1h 59m (658 mi) Leg 2: 1h 26m (329 mi) Total: ~3h 25m 🍃 208 kg CO₂ (+201% vs. direct)
Leg 1
SNA → MFR
1h 59m · 658 mi
View SNA to MFR flights →
Leg 2
MFR → SFO
1h 26m · 329 mi
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SNA PHX (Phoenix) SFO
Leg 1: 1h 23m (338 mi) Leg 2: 2h 8m (652 mi) Total: ~3h 31m 🍃 209 kg CO₂ (+203% vs. direct)
Leg 1
SNA → PHX
1h 23m · 338 mi
View SNA to PHX flights →
Leg 2
PHX → SFO
2h 8m · 652 mi
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SNA EUG (Eugene) SFO
Leg 1: 2h 11m (775 mi) Leg 2: 1h 37m (451 mi) Total: ~3h 48m 🍃 252 kg CO₂ (+265% vs. direct)
Leg 1
SNA → EUG
2h 11m · 775 mi
View SNA to EUG flights →
Leg 2
EUG → SFO
1h 37m · 451 mi
View EUG to SFO flights →

Frequently Asked Questions

How long is the direct flight from Santa Ana to San Francisco?

A nonstop flight from Santa Ana (SNA) to San Francisco (SFO) takes approximately 1 hours and 38 minutes. The distance is 372 miles (598 km).

Which airlines fly nonstop from Santa Ana to San Francisco?

3 airlines: Alaska Airlines, Frontier Airlines, United Airlines.

Is there a nonstop flight from Santa Ana to San Francisco?

Yes. 3 airlines: Alaska Airlines, Frontier Airlines, United Airlines.

How far is Santa Ana from San Francisco?

The flight distance from Santa Ana to San Francisco is 372 miles (598 km), measured as the great-circle (shortest air) distance. That's roughly the same distance as Mumbai to Goa.

What type of aircraft flies from Santa Ana to San Francisco?

At 1h 38m, this route typically uses narrow-body aircraft — Boeing 737 or Airbus A320. Varies by airline.

What is the carbon footprint of a flight from Santa Ana to San Francisco?

Roughly 69 kg CO2 per passenger one-way. That's about the same as driving 345 km.

Is the return flight from San Francisco to Santa Ana also nonstop?

Yes — nonstop flights run both ways. Flight time may differ slightly due to wind patterns.

When is the cheapest time to fly from Santa Ana to San Francisco?

Midweek flights (Tue/Wed) outside holiday peaks are usually cheapest. 3-6 weeks ahead is a good window for this route. Use "Check Prices" above to compare.

How early should I arrive at John Wayne Arpt Orange Co for this flight?

1.5-2 hours for domestic. Add more time during holidays or busy travel weekends.