Santa AnatoSan FranciscoFlight Time
SNA–SFO · Nonstop
Santa Ana (John Wayne Airport) to San Francisco (San Francisco International Airport).
The estimated flight time from Santa Ana (SNA) to San Francisco (SFO) is about 1h 21m, covering 372 miles. United Airlines, Alaska Airlines, and Frontier Airlines fly the route nonstop with 13-14/day departures, from 06:45 to 21:11 local time.
Plan this routeAt a glance
| Est. flight time | Distance | Route type | Captured freq. | Market |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ~1h 21m Estimated from great-circle distance — no tracked flights yet. | 372 mi | Nonstop | 13-14/day From the current provider sample; confirm live timetables before booking. | Domestic |
Airlines on this route
Nonstop airlines from Santa Ana to San Francisco
United Airlines, Alaska Airlines, and Frontier Airlines operate 13-14/day flights from SNA to SFO.
- First departure
- 06:45
- Last departure
- 21:11
- Cadence
- ~every 30 min
- Scheduled departure times
- 27
| Airline | Captured daily freq. | Aircraft | Departures (local) |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Airlines | 6-7/day | Boeing 737, Bombardier CRJ, Embraer E-Jet · Seat map |
Aircraft on this route
Flying the other way?
SFO to SNA flights — 12-13/day on 3 airlines →Methodology: airline, aircraft, terminal, and departure-time details come from a full week of published airline schedules for SNA, refreshed on a rolling basis. Frequency uses 95 scheduled departures across 7 observed days; flight time is estimated from flying distance until this route has enough tracked flights for an observed average.
Route FAQ
How long is the flight from Santa Ana to San Francisco?
The estimated flight time from Santa Ana (SNA) to San Francisco (SFO) is about 1h 21m, based on the 372-mile flying distance.
How far is Santa Ana from San Francisco?
Santa Ana (SNA) to San Francisco (SFO) is about 372 miles by air.
Are there nonstop flights from Santa Ana to San Francisco?
Yes. United Airlines, Alaska Airlines, and Frontier Airlines fly nonstop from Santa Ana (SNA) to San Francisco (SFO), with 13-14/day departures.
Which airlines fly from Santa Ana to San Francisco?
United Airlines, Alaska Airlines, Frontier Airlines, and American Airlines fly nonstop from Santa Ana (SNA) to San Francisco (SFO).
What aircraft fly from Santa Ana to San Francisco?
The SNA–SFO route is flown with Airbus A320 family, Boeing 737, Bombardier CRJ, Embraer E-Jet.
Route hubs
Nearby airport options
Near Santa Ana
- ONT - OntarioOntario International Airport · 30 mi from SNAFlights from ONT
- LAX - Los AngelesLos Angeles International Airport · 36 mi from SNAFlights from LAX
- BUR - BurbankBob Hope Airport · 46 mi from SNAFlights from BUR
Near San Francisco
- OAK - OaklandOakland San Francisco Bay Airport · 11 mi from SFOFlights to OAK
- SJC - San JoseNorman Y Mineta San Jose International Airport · 30 mi from SFOFlights to SJC
- SMF - SacramentoSacramento International Airport · 86 mi from SFOFlights to SMF