Cheap flights from SMF to SNA (Sacramento Intl. to John Wayne)

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Cheap Flights from SMF to SNA starting at $66 One Way, $141 Round Trip

Prices starting at $141 for return flights and $66 for one-way flights to John Wayne were the cheapest prices found within the past 7 days, for the period specified. Prices and availability are subject to change. Additional terms apply.

Mon, Jan 26 - Sun, Feb 1
SMF
Sacramento
SNA
Orange County
$141 Roundtrip, found 3 days ago
$141
Roundtrip
found 3 days ago
Select Frontier Airlines flight, departing Mon, Jan 26 from Sacramento to Orange County, returning Sun, Feb 1, priced at $141 found 3 days ago
Thu, Jan 8 - Wed, Jan 14
SMF
Sacramento
SNA
Orange County
$175 Roundtrip, found 5 days ago
$175
Roundtrip
found 5 days ago
Select Frontier Airlines flight, departing Thu, Jan 8 from Sacramento to Orange County, returning Wed, Jan 14, priced at $175 found 5 days ago
Mon, Jan 12 - Wed, Jan 14
SMF
Sacramento
SNA
Orange County
$176 Roundtrip, found 5 days ago
$176
Roundtrip
found 5 days ago
Select Frontier Airlines flight, departing Mon, Jan 12 from Sacramento to Orange County, returning Wed, Jan 14, priced at $176 found 5 days ago
Thu, Jan 8 - Sat, Jan 10
SMF
Sacramento
SNA
Orange County
$176 Roundtrip, found 5 days ago
$176
Roundtrip
found 5 days ago
Select Frontier Airlines flight, departing Thu, Jan 8 from Sacramento to Orange County, returning Sat, Jan 10, priced at $176 found 5 days ago
Mon, Jan 19 - Sat, Jan 24
SMF
Sacramento
SNA
Orange County
$185 Roundtrip, found 21 hours ago
$185
Roundtrip
found 21 hours ago
Select Hawaiian Airlines flight, departing Mon, Jan 19 from Sacramento to Orange County, returning Sat, Jan 24, priced at $185 found 21 hours ago

Hotel Ideas near John Wayne

Airport Hotels near John Wayne

Home2 Suites by Hilton Garden Grove

Home2 Suites by Hilton Garden Grove

3 out of 5
13650 Harbor Blvd Garden Grove CA
$130 nightly
The price is $149 total per night from Dec 18 to Dec 19
$149 total
Dec 18 - Dec 19
Total with taxes and fees
Stay at this hotel in Garden Grove. Enjoy free breakfast, an outdoor pool, and parking (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms in ...
8.2/10 Very Good! (287 reviews)
We enjoyed our stay however to noisy

Reviewed on Dec 1, 2025

Home2 Suites by Hilton Garden Grove
Hotel Fera Anaheim, a DoubleTree by Hilton

Hotel Fera Anaheim, a DoubleTree by Hilton

4 out of 5
100 The City Dr S Orange CA
$108 nightly
The price is $119 total per night from Dec 18 to Dec 19
$119 total
Dec 18 - Dec 19
Total with taxes and fees
Book a stay at this business-friendly hotel in Orange. Enjoy 2 outdoor pickleball courts, breakfast (surcharge), and room service. Our guests praise the restaurant ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (3,728 reviews)
It was great and they were nice our 3rd time there we will be back 2026

Reviewed on Dec 11, 2025

Hotel Fera Anaheim, a DoubleTree by Hilton
Ayres Hotel Orange

Ayres Hotel Orange

3.5 out of 5
200 N. The City Drive Orange CA
$149 nightly
The price is $164 total per night from Dec 14 to Dec 15
$164 total
Dec 14 - Dec 15
Total with taxes and fees
Book a stay at this business-friendly hotel in Orange. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and a fitness center. Our guests praise the breakfast and the restaurant ...
9.6/10 Exceptional! (2,500 reviews)
Perfect as always!

Reviewed on Dec 12, 2025

Ayres Hotel Orange
Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.

Hotels In Orange County

Hilton Anaheim

Hilton Anaheim

4 out of 5
777 W Convention Way Anaheim CA
$140 nightly
The price is $164 total per night from Jan 3 to Jan 4
$164 total
Jan 3 - Jan 4, 2026
Total with taxes and fees
Book a stay at this spa hotel in Anaheim. Enjoy a full-service spa, 4 restaurants, and 2 hot tubs. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms in ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (429 reviews)
The front desk staff were very courteous and efficient. The Market of the lost had delicious food prepared by the in-house chef and the diminution for breakfast was very good but pricey.

Reviewed on Dec 10, 2025

Hilton Anaheim
Cambria Hotel & Suites Anaheim Resort Area

Cambria Hotel & Suites Anaheim Resort Area

3.5 out of 5
101 E Katella Avenue Anaheim CA
$169 nightly
The price is $198 total per night from Dec 14 to Dec 15
$198 total
Dec 14 - Dec 15
Total with taxes and fees
Book a stay at this family-friendly hotel in Anaheim. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and 2 outdoor pools. Our guests praise the breakfast and the pool in our ...
9/10 Wonderful! (4,298 reviews)
Great family breakfast quick and convenient with things that the kids would eat. Clean room friendly staff and convenient location.

Reviewed on Dec 12, 2025

Cambria Hotel & Suites Anaheim Resort Area
Anaheim Marriott Hotel

Anaheim Marriott Hotel

4 out of 5
700 W Convention Way Anaheim CA
$168 nightly
The price is $197 total per night from Dec 23 to Dec 24
$197 total
Dec 23 - Dec 24
Total with taxes and fees
Book a stay at this business-friendly hotel in Anaheim. Enjoy 2 restaurants, breakfast (surcharge), and a 24-hour fitness center. Our guests praise the pool ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (2,261 reviews)
Staff was so welcoming and nice

Reviewed on Dec 9, 2025

Anaheim Marriott Hotel
Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.

Orange County Hotels With Airport Transportation

MainStay Suites John Wayne Airport by Choice Hotels

MainStay Suites John Wayne Airport by Choice Hotels

2.5 out of 5
2701 Hotel Terrace Santa Ana CA
$94 nightly
The price is $106 total per night from Dec 18 to Dec 19
$106 total
Dec 18 - Dec 19
Total with taxes and fees
Book a stay at this business-friendly hotel in Santa Ana. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and free parking. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful ...
8/10 Very Good! (1,471 reviews)
The break fast was a nice surprise and it was good and was a huge time and money saver for our Disney trip

Reviewed on Dec 8, 2025

MainStay Suites John Wayne Airport by Choice Hotels
Best Western Plus Orange County Airport North

Best Western Plus Orange County Airport North

2.5 out of 5
2700 Hotel Terrace Dr. Santa Ana CA
$103 nightly
The price is $117 total per night from Dec 21 to Dec 22
$117 total
Dec 21 - Dec 22
Total with taxes and fees
Book a stay at this business-friendly hotel in Santa Ana. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and free parking. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful ...
8.4/10 Very Good! (1,692 reviews)
That room was clean and breakfast was good

Reviewed on Dec 6, 2025

Best Western Plus Orange County Airport North
Hotel Zessa Orange County Airport, a DoubleTree by Hilton

Hotel Zessa Orange County Airport, a DoubleTree by Hilton

4 out of 5
201 E MacArthur Blvd Santa Ana CA
$106 nightly
The price is $120 total per night from Dec 21 to Dec 22
$120 total
Dec 21 - Dec 22
Total with taxes and fees
Book a stay at this business-friendly hotel in Santa Ana. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast (surcharge), and a free airport shuttle. Our guests praise the helpful staff ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (558 reviews)
We had a beautiful stay.

Reviewed on Dec 9, 2025

Hotel Zessa Orange County Airport, a DoubleTree by Hilton
Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.

Low Priced Orange County Hotels

Motel 6 Santa Ana, CA

Motel 6 Santa Ana, CA

2 out of 5
1623 East 1st Street Santa Ana CA
$85 nightly
The price is $96 total per night from Dec 14 to Dec 15
$96 total
Dec 14 - Dec 15
Total with taxes and fees
Stay at this motel in Santa Ana. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and a 24-hour front desk. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms in our reviews. ...
7.2/10 Good! (1,002 reviews)
Staff was nice and room was really clean

Reviewed on Dec 4, 2025

Motel 6 Santa Ana, CA
West Coast Inn - Near Gem Theatre

West Coast Inn - Near Gem Theatre

2 out of 5
Santa Ana CA
$100 nightly
The price is $111 total per night from Dec 14 to Dec 15
$111 total
Dec 14 - Dec 15
Total with taxes and fees
Stay at this vacation home in Santa Ana. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and room service. Popular attractions Disney California Adventure® Park and Downtown ...
6.8/10 (309 reviews)
Good

Reviewed on Aug 20, 2025

West Coast Inn - Near Gem Theatre
Best Western Plus Orange County Airport North

Best Western Plus Orange County Airport North

2.5 out of 5
2700 Hotel Terrace Dr. Santa Ana CA
$103 nightly
The price is $117 total per night from Dec 21 to Dec 22
$117 total
Dec 21 - Dec 22
Total with taxes and fees
Book a stay at this business-friendly hotel in Santa Ana. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and free parking. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful ...
8.4/10 Very Good! (1,692 reviews)
That room was clean and breakfast was good

Reviewed on Dec 6, 2025

Best Western Plus Orange County Airport North
Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.

Family Friendly Hotels in Orange County

Embassy Suites by Hilton Santa Ana Orange County Airport

Embassy Suites by Hilton Santa Ana Orange County Airport

3.5 out of 5
1325 East Dyer Road Santa Ana CA
$95 nightly
The price is $108 total per night from Dec 29 to Dec 30
$108 total
Dec 29 - Dec 30
Total with taxes and fees
Book a stay at this business-friendly hotel in Santa Ana. Enjoy free breakfast, a free airport shuttle, and room service. Our guests praise the breakfast and ...
6.2/10 (1,754 reviews)
The hotel was very clean and the staff was super friendly.

Reviewed on Dec 11, 2025

Embassy Suites by Hilton Santa Ana Orange County Airport
MainStay Suites John Wayne Airport by Choice Hotels

MainStay Suites John Wayne Airport by Choice Hotels

2.5 out of 5
2701 Hotel Terrace Santa Ana CA
$94 nightly
The price is $106 total per night from Dec 18 to Dec 19
$106 total
Dec 18 - Dec 19
Total with taxes and fees
Book a stay at this business-friendly hotel in Santa Ana. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and free parking. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful ...
8/10 Very Good! (1,471 reviews)
The break fast was a nice surprise and it was good and was a huge time and money saver for our Disney trip

Reviewed on Dec 8, 2025

MainStay Suites John Wayne Airport by Choice Hotels
Best Western Plus Orange County Airport North

Best Western Plus Orange County Airport North

2.5 out of 5
2700 Hotel Terrace Dr. Santa Ana CA
$103 nightly
The price is $117 total per night from Dec 21 to Dec 22
$117 total
Dec 21 - Dec 22
Total with taxes and fees
Book a stay at this business-friendly hotel in Santa Ana. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and free parking. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful ...
8.4/10 Very Good! (1,692 reviews)
That room was clean and breakfast was good

Reviewed on Dec 6, 2025

Best Western Plus Orange County Airport North
Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.

SMF to SNA Route Info

Origin Airport
Destination Airport
Number Of Airlines Serving
Distance
Shortest Flight Departure Time
Shortest Flight Departure Date
SMF Address & GPS
Address:
6900 Airport Boulevard
Sacramento CA, 95837
United States
IATA Code:
SMF
Longitude:
-121.593695
Latitude:
38.692283
Time Zone:
America/Los_Angeles
SNA Address & GPS
Address:
18601 Airport Way
Santa Ana CA, 92707
United States
IATA Code:
SNA
Longitude:
-117.860538
Latitude:
33.680201
Time Zone:
America/Los_Angeles

Frequently asked questions

Are there non-stop flights from Sacramento Airport to John Wayne Airport?
The wonderful news is Southwest Airlines offers nonstop flights from Sacramento to Santa Ana, so you won't have to worry about disembarking the plane until you reach John Wayne Airport.
What is the shortest flight from Sacramento Airport to SNA?
Keep that binge-watch you had planned for another time, because the journey from Sacramento to Santa Ana will go by in a flash. It can take you as little as 1 hour and 30 minutes to get from SMF to John Wayne Airport (SNA).
How many hours flight from Sacramento Intl. Airport (SMF) to John Wayne Airport?
Typically, it takes only 1 hour and 30 minutes to get from SMF to John Wayne Airport (SNA). With such a short flight time, you'll have to save that binge-watching session for a longer adventure.
What airlines have the most flights from SMF to John Wayne Airport (SNA)?
Advertising 180 flights every month between SMF and SNA, Southwest Airlines will get you there comfortably and safely.

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