Cheap Flights from Sacramento to Santa Ana
Cheap Flights from Sacramento to Santa Ana
Looking for cheap flights from Sacramento to Santa Ana? PointsYeah scans award availability across major airline and bank transfer programs in one place, so travelers can compare the lowest points and cash routes faster. Instead of searching each airline separately, users can see pricing from programs like Chase, Amex, Capital One, Citi, and Bilt side by side.
Award prices from Sacramento to Santa Ana vary by season, cabin, and date, but available award flights can start around 7,500–12,500 points one way, with premium cabins available at higher mileage levels. The live search above allows filtering by cabin, airline, stops, or maximum points to find the best award flights from Sacramento to Santa Ana for specific travel dates.
2026-11-07
SMF - SNA
Economy | 1 Stop | 9+ left
From 7,500 Pts + $25.6
2026-11-07
SMF - SNA
Economy | 1 Stop | 9+ left
From 7,500 Pts + $30.6
2026-11-07
SMF - SNA
Economy | 1 Stop | 9+ left
From 8,500 Pts + $14.6
2026-11-07
SMF - SNA
Economy | 1 Stop | 9+ left
From 10,000 Pts + $33.4
2026-11-07
SMF - SNA
Economy | 1 Stop
From 10,500 Pts + $5.6
2026-12-19
SMF - SNA
Economy | 1 Stop
From 12,500 Pts + $5.6
Sacramento to Santa Ana flight facts
Distance
404 mi
650 km in a straight line
Estimated flight time
about 1h 15m
In the air, for the straight-line distance
Time difference
Same time zone
Santa Ana is in the same time zone as Sacramento.
Airports in Sacramento
SMF · Sacramento Intl
Airports in Santa Ana
SNA · John Wayne -Orange County
Nearby airport alternatives
Flights Sacramento - Long Beach · Long Beach is 19 mi from Santa Ana
Flights Sacramento - Ontario · Ontario is 30 mi from Santa Ana
Flights Sacramento - Los Angeles · Los Angeles is 36 mi from Santa Ana
Flights Sacramento - Burbank · Burbank is 46 mi from Santa Ana
Flights Santa Rosa - Santa Ana · Santa Rosa is 67 mi from Sacramento
Flights Oakland - Santa Ana · Oakland is 75 mi from Sacramento
Premium cabin flights from Sacramento to Santa Ana
Premium cabin
2026-11-19
SMF - SNA
First | 2 Stops | 3 left
From 25,000 Pts + $5.6
Premium cabin
2026-11-08
SMF - SNA
First | 2 Stops | 2 left
From 25,000 Pts + $11.2
Premium cabin
2026-12-18
SMF - SNA
First | 1 Stop
From 35,000 Pts + $5.6
Premium cabin
2026-11-19
SMF - SNA
First | 1 Stop | 9+ left
From 38,100 Pts + $5.6
Premium cabin
2026-11-19
SMF - SNA
First | 1 Stop | 9+ left
From 38,100 Pts + $5.6
Premium cabin
2026-11-19
SMF - SNA
First | 1 Stop | 9+ left
From 38,100 Pts + $5.6
Selected hotels for your next stay
Hollywood (United States)
Dream Hollywood
From 15,000 Pts or $267
Los Angeles (United States)
Hotel Figueroa
From 15,000 Pts or $189
Newport Beach (United States)
Hyatt Regency Newport Beach
From 15,000 Pts or $249
Frequently Asked Questions
The cheapest route from Sacramento to Santa Ana depends on award space, transfer bonuses, and travel dates. PointsYeah compares bank and airline programs in one place so you can find the best points and cash combinations faster.
Yes. Transferable points from Chase, Amex, Capital One, Citi, and Bilt can often be moved to airline partners for flights from Sacramento to Santa Ana.
Yes. Searching metro codes when available helps compare nearby airport combinations for flights from Sacramento to Santa Ana.
Sacramento and Santa Ana are about 404 miles (650 km) apart in a straight line.
Flying the 404-mile straight-line distance takes about 1h 15m in the air, estimated from typical cruising speed. Actual travel time depends on the routing; itineraries with connections take longer.
Santa Ana is in the same time zone as Sacramento.
Departures from Sacramento: Sacramento Intl (SMF). Arrivals in Santa Ana: John Wayne -Orange County (SNA).
Travelers searching this route also look at other popular routes into Santa Ana, plus the return trip when we track it. Fares and award space change daily.
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