Cheap Flights from Santa Ana to Oakland

Cheap Flights from Santa Ana to Oakland

Cheap Flights from Santa Ana to Oakland
Looking for cheap flights from Santa Ana to Oakland? 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 Santa Ana to Oakland vary by season, cabin, and date, but available award flights can start around 12,500–22,500 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 Santa Ana to Oakland for specific travel dates.
2026-11-05
SNA - OAK
Economy | 2 Stops
From 12,500 Pts + $5.6
AA
2026-11-12
SNA - OAK
Economy | 1 Stop
From 12,500 Pts + $5.6
AA
2026-11-13
SNA - OAK
Economy | 1 Stop
From 12,500 Pts + $5.6
AA
2026-11-14
SNA - OAK
Economy | 2 Stops
From 12,500 Pts + $5.6
AA
2026-11-05
SNA - OAK
Economy | 2 Stops | 9+ left
From 22,500 Pts + $25.6
AS
2026-11-12
SNA - OAK
Economy | 2 Stops | 2 left
From 22,500 Pts + $31.2
AS
Santa Ana to Oakland flight facts
Distance
371 mi
597 km in a straight line
Estimated flight time
about 1h 15m
In the air, for the straight-line distance
Time difference
Same time zone
Oakland is in the same time zone as Santa Ana.
Airports in Santa Ana
SNA · John Wayne -Orange County
Airports in Oakland
OAK · Metropolitan Oakland Intl
Nearby airport alternatives
Flights Santa Ana - San Francisco · San Francisco is 11 mi from Oakland
Flights Santa Ana - San Jose · San Jose is 29 mi from Oakland
Flights Los Angeles - Oakland · Los Angeles is 36 mi from Santa Ana
Flights Santa Ana - Santa Rosa · Santa Rosa is 63 mi from Oakland
Flights San Diego - Oakland · San Diego is 76 mi from Santa Ana
Flights Palm Springs - Oakland · Palm Springs is 79 mi from Santa Ana
Premium cabin flights from Santa Ana to Oakland
Premium cabin
2026-11-13
SNA - OAK
First | 1 Stop | 1 left
From 25,000 Pts + $5.6
AA
Premium cabin
2026-11-14
SNA - OAK
First | 2 Stops | 2 left
From 25,000 Pts + $5.6
AA
Premium cabin
2026-11-12
SNA - OAK
First | 1 Stop | 2 left
From 25,000 Pts + $11.2
AA
Selected hotels for your next stay
Kissel Uptown Oakland
Oakland (United States)
Kissel Uptown Oakland
From 12,000 Pts or $207
Hotel Kabuki
San Francisco (United States)
Hotel Kabuki
From 15,000 Pts or $245
Alila Napa Valley
St Helena (United States)
Alila Napa Valley
From 35,000 Pts or $859
Frequently Asked Questions
The cheapest route from Santa Ana to Oakland 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 Santa Ana to Oakland.
Yes. Searching metro codes when available helps compare nearby airport combinations for flights from Santa Ana to Oakland.
Santa Ana and Oakland are about 371 miles (597 km) apart in a straight line.
Flying the 371-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.
Oakland is in the same time zone as Santa Ana.
Departures from Santa Ana: John Wayne -Orange County (SNA). Arrivals in Oakland: Metropolitan Oakland Intl (OAK).
Travelers searching this route also look at other popular routes into Oakland, plus the return trip when we track it. Fares and award space change daily.
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