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$58+ Cheap flights from San Francisco (SFO) to Irvine, CA

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SFO — LAX
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Cheap 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 junio 12, 2025.

Round-trip from

$91
(Kiwi.com)

One-way from

$58
(Southwest)

Popular in

April

Cheapest in

September

Average price

$173
From San Francisco to Irvine
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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 junio 12, 2025.

This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/12. 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.
mar. 7/84:03 pmSFO - LAX
Nonstop1h 29mHawaiian Airlines
mar. 7/1510:35 pmLAX - SFO
Nonstop1h 22mHawaiian Airlines
Deal found 6/12$91
This Alaska Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/10. 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.
lun. 8/410:07 pmSFO - LAX
Nonstop1h 37mAlaska Airlines
jue. 8/76:00 amLAX - SFO
Nonstop1h 28mAlaska Airlines
Deal found 6/10$94
This Frontier deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/11. 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.
jue. 8/1411:20 amSFO - LAX
Nonstop1h 35mFrontier
mié. 8/203:31 pmLAX - SFO
1 stop5h 50mFrontier
Deal found 6/11$102
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/10. 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 American Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
sáb. 8/210:03 amSFO - LAX
Nonstop1h 32mAmerican Airlines
mié. 8/67:31 pmLAX - SFO
Nonstop1h 20mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 6/10$105
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/9. 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 Southwest is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
jue. 8/75:15 pmSFO - LAX
1 stop5h 10mSouthwest
lun. 8/118:45 pmLAX - SFO
Nonstop1h 20mSouthwest
Deal found 6/9$107
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/10. 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 Delta is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
sáb. 7/125:55 amSFO - LAX
Nonstop1h 29mDelta
mar. 7/158:35 amLAX - SFO
Nonstop1h 25mDelta
Deal found 6/10$117
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/11. 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 United Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
mié. 7/210:35 pmSFO - LAX
Nonstop1h 35mUnited Airlines
dom. 7/66:00 amLAX - SFO
Nonstop1h 41mUnited Airlines
Deal found 6/11$137

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Customize your flight search to find flights from San Francisco to Irvine that fit within your specific budget. Explore options based on user searches and filter the results based on your desired price range. Find flights that match your budget for a cost-effective journey. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 2,558,603 searches. Data last updated junio 12, 2025.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from San Francisco to Irvine that are best for you.

Fly from

San Francisco

Fly to

Irvine

Route

Depart

Return

Price

San FranciscoLos Angeles

SFO - LAX

SFOLAX

San Francisco

mar. 7/8

4:03 pm-5:32 pm

Nonstop1h 29m

Los Angeles

mar. 7/15

10:35 pm-11:57 pm

Nonstop1h 22m

$91

San FranciscoLos Angeles

SFO - LAX

SFOLAX

San Francisco

lun. 8/4

10:07 pm-11:44 pm

Nonstop1h 37m

Los Angeles

jue. 8/7

6:00 am-7:28 am

Nonstop1h 28m

$94

San FranciscoLos Angeles

SFO - LAX

SFOLAX

San Francisco

jue. 8/14

5:45 am-12:08 pm

1 stop6h 23m

Los Angeles

lun. 8/18

6:08 pm-7:44 pm

Nonstop1h 36m

$102

San FranciscoLos Angeles

SFO - LAX

SFOLAX

San Francisco

sáb. 8/2

10:03 am-11:35 am

Nonstop1h 32m

Los Angeles

mié. 8/6

7:31 pm-8:51 pm

Nonstop1h 20m

$105

San FranciscoLos Angeles

SFO - LAX

SFOLAX

San Francisco

jue. 8/7

5:15 pm-10:25 pm

1 stop5h 10m

Los Angeles

lun. 8/11

8:45 pm-10:05 pm

Nonstop1h 20m

$107

San FranciscoLos Angeles

SFO - LAX

SFOLAX

San Francisco

sáb. 7/12

5:55 am-7:24 am

Nonstop1h 29m

Los Angeles

mar. 7/15

8:35 am-10:00 am

Nonstop1h 25m

$117

San FranciscoLos Angeles

SFO - LAX

SFOLAX

San Francisco

mié. 7/2

10:35 pm-12:10 am

Nonstop1h 35m

Los Angeles

dom. 7/6

6:00 am-7:41 am

Nonstop1h 41m

$137

San FranciscoLos Angeles

SFO - LAX

SFOLAX

San Francisco

jue. 11/13

5:00 am-9:55 am

1 stop4h 55m

$58

San FranciscoLos Angeles

SFO - LAX

SFOLAX

San Francisco

sáb. 8/2

6:50 pm-8:22 pm

Nonstop1h 32m

$59

San FranciscoLos Angeles

SFO - LAX

SFOLAX

San Francisco

vie. 7/25

9:59 pm-11:36 pm

Nonstop1h 37m

$66

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Best time to book a flight from San Francisco to Irvine

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Everything you need to know about your flight from San Francisco to Irvine

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 June 9, 2025.

Booking 72 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 month to book a flight from San Francisco to Irvine?

Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from San Francisco to Irvine (average of $246). Flying from San Francisco to Irvine in March is currently the most expensive (average of $327). There are several factors that can impact the price of a flight, so comparing airlines, departure airports and flight times can provide users with more options.

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 junio 12, 2025.

When flying from San Francisco to Irvine, the time of day you decide to fly out makes little to no difference towards the overall price you’ll pay on tickets.

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 June 8, 2025.

Travelers seeking maximum savings on their San Francisco to Irvine flight should consider departing on Thursday at noon 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 junio 12, 2025.

The most flights from SFO to IR9 are scheduled on a Thursday (189 on average). You will have fewer flight options on Saturday, which is when the least amount of flights are scheduled (91 on average).

Rainfall in Irvine by month

Plan your trip to Irvine by taking into account the average rainfall totals by month.

In terms of precipitation, rainfall in Irvine ranges from 0.0 - 3.4 inches per month. February is typically the wettest month, when rainfall can reach 3.4 in. July is typically the driest time to visit Irvine when rainfall is around 0.0 in.

Temperature in Irvine by month

Plan your trip to Irvine by taking into account the average temperature totals by month.

If weather is an important factor for your trip to Irvine, use this chart to help with planning. For those seeking warmer temperatures, July is the ideal time of year to visit, when temperatures reach an average of 73.4 F. Travelers looking to avoid the cold should look outside of January, when temperatures are typically at their lowest (around 57.2 F).

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 junio 12, 2025.
Read reviews from past customers who have flown Alaska Airlines, Southwest and Delta from San Francisco to Irvine. You can also see how each airline stacks up in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
10,000 reviews

Crew

8.5

Overall

8.0

Food

7.1

Comfort

7.8

Entertainment

7.1

Boarding

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

James,Apr 2025

ZLO - LAX

I liked flying Alaska. One exception; On the flight from Manzanillo to LA the air conditioner was producing too much cold air that kept me cold during the flight.
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
10,000 reviews
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
10,000 reviews

Crew

8.5

Overall

8.0

Food

7.1

Comfort

7.8

Entertainment

7.1

Boarding

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

James,Apr 2025

ZLO - LAX

I liked flying Alaska. One exception; On the flight from Manzanillo to LA the air conditioner was producing too much cold air that kept me cold during the flight.
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,287 reviews
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
10,000 reviews

Crew

8.5

Overall

8.0

Food

7.1

Comfort

7.8

Entertainment

7.1

Boarding

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

James,Apr 2025

ZLO - LAX

I liked flying Alaska. One exception; On the flight from Manzanillo to LA the air conditioner was producing too much cold air that kept me cold during the flight.
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,946 reviews
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
10,000 reviews

Crew

8.5

Overall

8.0

Food

7.1

Comfort

7.8

Entertainment

7.1

Boarding

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

James,Apr 2025

ZLO - LAX

I liked flying Alaska. One exception; On the flight from Manzanillo to LA the air conditioner was producing too much cold air that kept me cold during the flight.
Hawaiian Airlines
7.9
Good
2,494 reviews
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
10,000 reviews

Crew

8.5

Overall

8.0

Food

7.1

Comfort

7.8

Entertainment

7.1

Boarding

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

James,Apr 2025

ZLO - LAX

I liked flying Alaska. One exception; On the flight from Manzanillo to LA the air conditioner was producing too much cold air that kept me cold during the flight.
United Airlines
7.4
Good
8,790 reviews
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
10,000 reviews

Crew

8.5

Overall

8.0

Food

7.1

Comfort

7.8

Entertainment

7.1

Boarding

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

James,Apr 2025

ZLO - LAX

I liked flying Alaska. One exception; On the flight from Manzanillo to LA the air conditioner was producing too much cold air that kept me cold during the flight.

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 11.8 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 145 daily outbound flights to Irvine from 9 different airlines.

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

    This flight path from San Francisco to Irvine was viewed by 566 users in the past month. Keep an eye out for changes in search interest prior to high and low season.

  • 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 Southwest ($58), Alaska Airlines ($59), and Delta ($60).

  • 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 EL AL (93%), China Eastern (93%) and KLM (92%).

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

    On average you can expect to pay $1,414 for a flight from San Francisco to Irvine. The cheapest flight overall is $58 while the most popular route, (San Francisco - Los Angeles) is currently priced at $67.

  • 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.

  • What is the cheapest month to book a flight from San Francisco to Irvine?

    Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from San Francisco to Irvine (average of $246). Flying from San Francisco to Irvine in March is currently the most expensive (average of $327). There are several factors that can impact the price of a flight, so comparing airlines, departure airports and flight times can provide users with more options.

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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 junio 12, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
FrontierCheapest$29Average$90FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%
Spirit AirlinesCheapest$30Average$86FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time65%
Hawaiian AirlinesCheapest$38Average$170FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time85%
JetBlueCheapest$45Average$186FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%
United AirlinesCheapest$58Average$226FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
DeltaCheapest$58Average$198FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
Alaska AirlinesCheapest$59Average$206FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
American AirlinesCheapest$108Average$319FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
SouthwestCheapest$119Average$289FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time63%

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