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$53+ Cheap flights from San Francisco (SFO) to Irvine, CA

This is the cheapest one-way flight price found by a Cheapflights user in the last 72 hours by searching for a flight departing on 6/22. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
SFO — LAX
May 21 — May 281
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Cheapest flights from San Francisco to Irvine
Explore the most affordable flight options available from San Francisco to Irvine. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on April 21, 2026.

This Super.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/19. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Super.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 5/203:26 pm
SFO
-
LAX
Nonstop1h 38m
Frontier
Wed 5/277:22 pm
LAX
-
SFO
Nonstop1h 42m
Frontier
Deal found 4/19$94
This Expedia deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/20. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Expedia is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 5/268:48 pm
SFO
-
LAX
Nonstop1h 38m
Frontier
Thu 5/287:22 pm
LAX
-
SFO
Nonstop1h 42m
Frontier
Deal found 4/20$95
This Flightnetwork deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/19. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Flightnetwork is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 6/38:48 pm
SFO
-
LAX
Nonstop1h 38m
Frontier
Wed 6/106:57 pm
LAX
-
SFO
Nonstop1h 33m
Frontier
Deal found 4/19$96
This Alaska Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/17. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Alaska Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 5/128:45 pm
SFO
-
LAX
Nonstop1h 30m
Alaska Airlines
Wed 5/206:00 am
LAX
-
SFO
Nonstop1h 27m
Alaska Airlines
Deal found 4/17$97
This Frontier deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/19. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Frontier is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 7/68:30 pm
SFO
-
LAX
Nonstop1h 38m
Frontier
Wed 7/297:22 pm
LAX
-
SFO
Nonstop1h 38m
Frontier
Deal found 4/19$98
This Super.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/20. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Super.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 5/157:26 pm
SFO
-
LAX
Nonstop1h 46m
Frontier
Mon 5/184:52 pm
LAX
-
SFO
Nonstop1h 39m
Frontier
Deal found 4/20$99
This Expedia deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/21. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Expedia is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 5/1212:52 pm
SFO
-
LAX
1 stop11h 24m
Frontier
Thu 5/144:42 pm
LAX
-
SFO
Nonstop1h 39m
Frontier
Deal found 4/21$100
This Frontier deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/20. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Frontier is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 7/48:21 pm
SFO
-
LAX
Nonstop1h 43m
Frontier
Mon 7/137:22 pm
LAX
-
SFO
Nonstop1h 38m
Frontier
Deal found 4/20$101
This Trip.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/17. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Trip.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 5/123:26 pm
SFO
-
LAX
Nonstop1h 38m
Frontier
Sat 5/169:48 am
LAX
-
SFO
1 stop8h 14m
Frontier
Deal found 4/17$102
This Super.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/20. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Super.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 5/123:26 pm
SFO
-
LAX
Nonstop1h 38m
Frontier
Wed 5/136:04 pm
LAX
-
SFO
Nonstop1h 39m
Frontier
Deal found 4/20$103
This Super.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/17. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Super.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 5/298:48 pm
SFO
-
LAX
Nonstop1h 38m
Frontier
Mon 6/17:22 pm
LAX
-
SFO
Nonstop1h 42m
Frontier
Deal found 4/17$104
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/20. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Kiwi.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 5/157:26 pm
SFO
-
LAX
Nonstop1h 46m
Frontier
Tue 5/196:04 pm
LAX
-
SFO
Nonstop1h 39m
Frontier
Deal found 4/20$105

Find flight deals from San Francisco to Irvine

Keep the following information in mind while searching for San Francisco to Irvine flight deals. Data was last updated April 21, 2026.

Most accurate provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Most trusted provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Round-trip from

$94
(Super.com)

One-way from

$53
(Kiwi.com)

Popular in

March

Cheapest in

August

Average price

$217
Provider with most accurate pricing for San Francisco-Los Angeles Los Angeles flight deals.
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From San Francisco to Irvine
One-way flight from San Francisco to Irvine
Highest demand for flights based on searches. 14% potential increase in price ($33 potential increase over avg. RT price).
Cheapest flight prices on average. 2% potential price decrease ($4 potential savings vs. average RT price).
Average for round-trip flights in April 2026

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Use the filters below to find and compare flights from San Francisco to Irvine that are best for you.

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Price

Cheapest round-trip
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San FranciscoLos Angeles

SFO - LAX

SFOLAX

San Francisco

Wed 5/13

6:20 pm-7:50 pm

Nonstop1h 30m

Los Angeles Los Angeles

Sat 5/16

7:00 am-8:21 am

Nonstop1h 21m

$141

San FranciscoLos Angeles

SFO - LAX

SFOLAX

San Francisco

Tue 6/2

1:45 pm-10:00 pm

2 stops8h 15m

Los Angeles Los Angeles

Tue 6/9

12:55 pm-2:15 pm

Nonstop1h 20m

$145

San FranciscoLos Angeles

SFO - LAX

SFOLAX

San Francisco

Mon 5/25

8:50 am-10:34 am

Nonstop1h 44m

Los Angeles Los Angeles

Thu 6/4

10:55 am-12:30 pm

Nonstop1h 35m

$153

San FranciscoLos Angeles

SFO - LAX

SFOLAX

San Francisco

Wed 5/13

10:57 am-12:31 pm

Nonstop1h 34m

Los Angeles Los Angeles

Fri 5/15

6:00 am-7:27 am

Nonstop1h 27m

$163

San FranciscoLos Angeles

SFO - LAX

SFOLAX

San Francisco

Sat 5/16

7:15 am-8:48 am

Nonstop1h 33m

Los Angeles Los Angeles

Sat 5/16

5:59 pm-7:20 pm

Nonstop1h 21m

$177

San FranciscoLos Angeles

SFO - LAX

SFOLAX

San Francisco

Sat 6/6

5:00 am-3:45 pm

2 stops10h 45m

Los Angeles Los Angeles

Tue 6/9

5:35 am-3:00 pm

2 stops9h 25m

$198

San FranciscoLos Angeles

SFO - LAX

SFOLAX

San Francisco

Sat 5/2

5:00 am-2:00 pm

2 stops9h 00m

Los Angeles Los Angeles

Tue 5/12

5:00 pm-11:15 pm

1 stop6h 15m

$202

San FranciscoLos Angeles

SFO - LAX

SFOLAX

San Francisco

Sat 6/27

7:05 am-8:35 am

Nonstop1h 30m

Los Angeles Los Angeles

Sat 6/27

3:45 pm-11:05 pm

2 stops7h 20m

$220

San FranciscoLos Angeles

SFO - LAX

SFOLAX

San Francisco

Wed 6/10

6:00 am-4:30 pm

2 stops10h 30m

Los Angeles Los Angeles

Wed 6/17

5:20 pm-11:15 pm

1 stop5h 55m

$220

San FranciscoLos Angeles

SFO - LAX

SFOLAX

San Francisco

Sat 6/6

6:10 am-12:05 pm

1 stop5h 55m

Los Angeles Los Angeles

Mon 6/8

9:35 am-3:10 pm

2 stops5h 35m

$222

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Best time to book a flight from San Francisco to Irvine

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How far ahead should I book a flight from San Francisco to Irvine?

Use this chart to determine the optimal time to book a round-trip flight from San Francisco to Irvine. Price data was last updated on April 17, 2026.

Booking 69 days in advance of your planned departure date is, on average, the best time to get cheap flights from San Francisco to Irvine. The general trend is that the closer you book to the departure date, the more expensive your flight will be.

What is the cheapest time of day to fly from SFO to IR9?

Find hourly flight availability from San Francisco to Irvine. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated April 21, 2026.

It’s optimal to fly from San Francisco to Irvine in the evening. By choosing this option you can save up to 10% on the cost of your flight, compared to a flight in the afternoon.

What is the cheapest day to fly from San Francisco to Irvine?

Use this chart to determine the cheapest time to fly round-trip from San Francisco to Irvine. Price data was last updated on April 18, 2026.

Travelers seeking maximum savings on their San Francisco to Irvine flight should consider departing on Monday evenings when fares are most often at their lowest. Sunday afternoons flights should be avoided if possible as fares are typically the most expensive at this time.

Weekly flight availability from San Francisco to Irvine

Explore weekly flight availability from San Francisco to Irvine. Discover flights operating on different days of the week, giving you the flexibility to choose a travel day that best fits your plans. Compare info to find the most convenient option for your journey. Data last updated April 21, 2026.

The most flights from SFO to IR9 are scheduled on a Monday (170 on average). You will have fewer flight options on Tuesday, which is when the least amount of flights are scheduled (87 on average).

How much does it cost to fly round-trip from San Francisco to Irvine?

Reviews of airlines servicing Irvine

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to Irvine. Read reviews, discover amenities, and learn about the overall travel experience offered by airlines. Use this information to make informed decisions when choosing an airline for your flight to Irvine. Reviews last updated April 21, 2026.
Read through reviews of airlines operating flights from San Francisco to Irvine, such as Alaska Airlines,Delta, andUnited Airlines. Reviews also offer insight into each airline's entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.

Comfort

7.8

Food

7.0

Entertainment

7.0

Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.5

Overall

7.9

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Franzi,Mar 2026

SFO - PDX

I love flying with Alaska. I think they sre the best airline.

Comfort

7.8

Food

7.0

Entertainment

7.0

Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.5

Overall

7.9

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Franzi,Mar 2026

SFO - PDX

I love flying with Alaska. I think they sre the best airline.

Comfort

7.8

Food

7.0

Entertainment

7.0

Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.5

Overall

7.9

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Franzi,Mar 2026

SFO - PDX

I love flying with Alaska. I think they sre the best airline.

Comfort

7.8

Food

7.0

Entertainment

7.0

Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.5

Overall

7.9

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Franzi,Mar 2026

SFO - PDX

I love flying with Alaska. I think they sre the best airline.

Comfort

7.8

Food

7.0

Entertainment

7.0

Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.5

Overall

7.9

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Franzi,Mar 2026

SFO - PDX

I love flying with Alaska. I think they sre the best airline.

Comfort

7.8

Food

7.0

Entertainment

7.0

Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.5

Overall

7.9

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Franzi,Mar 2026

SFO - PDX

I love flying with Alaska. I think they sre the best airline.

Related info for your journey

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from San Francisco to Irvine. Access travel guides, tips, and recommendations to enhance your travel experience. Get information about local attractions, weather, transportation options, and more.
  • What airport do you fly from for flights from San Francisco to Irvine?

    Located just 11.0 mi from the city center, San Francisco is the airport most travelers will use when flying to Irvine from San Francisco. Booking flights from San Francisco (SFO) to Irvine should be relatively easy as there are 122 daily outbound flights to Irvine from 9 different airlines.

  • How popular is this San Francisco to Irvine flight route?

  • How long is the flight from San Francisco to Irvine?

    Airlines like Delta, Southwest, and United Airlines fly from San Francisco to Irvine in about 1h 30m. The time it takes to get you to your destination can typically vary by up to 6h 45m. Airlines will cover a distance of 337 mi. This flight may include one or multiple stops.

  • What are the cheapest airlines to fly from San Francisco to Irvine one-way?

    The cheapest airlines for a one-way flight from San Francisco to Irvine are Spirit Airlines ($22), Frontier ($32), and JetBlue ($50).

  • What are the most reliable airlines from San Francisco to Irvine?

    The top 3 most reliable airlines when flying from San Francisco to Irvine are ITA Airways (88%), Asiana Airlines (87%) and Frontier (85%).

  • What are the cheapest flights from San Francisco to Irvine?

    On average you can expect to pay $796 for a flight from San Francisco to Irvine. The cheapest flight overall is $62 while the most popular route, (San Francisco - Los Angeles Los Angeles) is currently priced at $91.

  • Can I find deals for flights from San Francisco to Irvine that include hotel bookings?

    Yes. In addition to deals on San Francisco to Irvine flights, Cheapflights offers vacation packages that include both flights and hotel.

  • How can I find direct flights from San Francisco to Irvine?

    After entering your origin and destination, apply the non-stop filter on the search result page to find direct flights from San Francisco to Irvine.

  • Can I find deals for business class flights from San Francisco to Irvine?

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from San Francisco to Irvine by cabin class. In addition to browsing deals, you can also filter by cabin class on the search results page after making a search.

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Alternative routes for San Francisco to Irvine

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Top 9 airlines flying from San Francisco to Irvine

Discover the top 9 airlines that operate flights from San Francisco to Irvine. Compare their services, reliability, and customer satisfaction ratings to choose the airline that best suits your travel preferences and needs. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 2,558,603 searches. Data last updated April 21, 2026.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
FrontierCheapest$29Average$133FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%
Spirit AirlinesCheapest$35Average$105FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time65%
DeltaCheapest$53Average$208FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
Hawaiian AirlinesCheapest$57Average$204FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time85%
United AirlinesCheapest$68Average$256FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
Alaska AirlinesCheapest$78Average$230FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
SouthwestCheapest$106Average$300FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time63%
American AirlinesCheapest$109Average$322FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
JetBlueCheapest$117Average$191FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%

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