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Bowers Museum
Major Orange County museum campus with art exhibitions, family programs, and rotating contemporary and historical shows.
Flights from Emeryville, CA to Santa Ana, CA depart on average 116 times per day, taking around 4h 34m. Cheap flight tickets for this journey start at $308 if you book in advance.
There are 20 flights per day. The earliest flight runs at 00:30, the last at 23:35. The fastest flight covers the 375 miles (604 km) distance in 1h 38m. October is the cheapest month to fly.
Distance 375 miles (604 km) |
Average flight duration 4h 34m |
Cheapest ticket price $308 |
Flights per day 116 |
Direct flights 20 |
Fastest flight 1h 38m |
First flight 12:30 AM |
Last flight 11:35 PM |
Cheapest Month Oct |
Cheapest Day Fri |
High Season Apr - Jun |
Low Season Oct - Dec |
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Emeryville, CA to Santa Ana, CA among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the train, with an average ticket price of $484 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 13h 52m. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a train costs an average of $484, while a train costs an average of $484.
Distance: 375 miles (604 km)
Most popular Train | Driving |
|---|---|
$484 Average price Cheapest | $83 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
13h 52m Average total duration Fastest 13h 22m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 6h 56m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
![]() Most popular train company | Your own car or car rental |
Direct Options | Direct Options |
This is compared to other travel options from Emeryville, CA to Santa Ana, CA:
A train is $330 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Emeryville, CA to Santa Ana, CA costing on average $813.
Other travel options to Santa Ana, CA take longer:
Train takes on average 13h 22m.
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Major Orange County museum campus with art exhibitions, family programs, and rotating contemporary and historical shows.
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Small local museum preserving Orange County aviation and aerospace history with artifacts, photos, and volunteer-led interpretation.
Walkable downtown district with historic buildings, murals, shops, galleries, and regular arts and community events.
Lively pedestrian-friendly arts corridor known for galleries, murals, boutiques, and monthly art-focused street activity.
Historic neighborhood of preserved early 20th-century homes, ideal for architecture walks and seasonal house tours.
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Emeryville, CA to Santa Ana, CA by flight. From journey times and ticket prices to direct connections, first and last departures, and even whether the route is scenic, our FAQs cover everything you need to plan your trip. Whether you’re looking for the fastest flight, the cheapest option, or tips for making the most of your visit at Santa Ana, CA, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

Most Emeryville, CA to Santa Ana, CA flights use the San Francisco International Airport to John Wayne Airport airport pair. Use this guide to compare Emeryville, CA and Santa Ana, CA airports on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like airport facilities and services.
John Wayne Airport is 3 km from Santa Ana city centre. Public transport options include:
John Wayne Airport has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Shopping, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Shower, Lounge, Lost and Found Office, and Car Rental.
Food options include: Located in terminals; options include fast food and sit-down restaurants like McDold's and Ruby's Diner
Free Wi-Fi available throughout the airport. ATMs are located in all terminals.
Lost and found is available at the station.
Available at John Wayne Airport: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Available at John Wayne Airport: Car Rental.
Accessibility facilities are available at John Wayne Airport: Elevators, ramps.
Nearby hotels include Hotels within walking distance, Hilton Irvine/Orange County Airport..
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