How popular is this San Francisco to Irvine flight route?

This flight path from San Francisco to Irvine was viewed by 360 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 Frontier ($28), Southwest ($58), and American Airlines ($58).

Weekly flight availability from San Francisco to Irvine

The most flights from SFO to IR9 are scheduled on a Friday (173 on average). You will have fewer flight options on Tuesday, which is when the least amount of flights are scheduled (13 on average).

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.

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).

What are the cheapest flights from San Francisco to Irvine?

On average you can expect to pay $1,067 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 $46.

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 Avianca (83%), Royal Air Maroc (82%) and LATAM Airlines (77%).

What are the most popular airlines that fly from San Francisco to Irvine?

Before booking your flight from San Francisco to Irvine check out the most popular airlines for this route: Frontier, United Airlines or Alaska Airlines.

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 66 daily outbound flights to Irvine from 8 different airlines.

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

It’s optimal to fly from San Francisco to Irvine in the evening. By choosing this option you can save up to 7% on the cost of your flight, compared to a flight in the morning.

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

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 at noon flights should be avoided if possible as fares are typically the most expensive at this time.

Reviews of airlines servicing Irvine

Read through reviews of airlines operating flights from San Francisco to Irvine, such as Alaska Airlines,Southwest, andDelta. Reviews also offer insight into each airline's entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.

Alaska Airlines

7.9

Good

13,009 reviews

Reviews

1 / 20

10.0

Excellent

Franzi,Mar 2026

SFO - PDX

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

Alaska Airlines

7.9

Good

13,009 reviews

Alaska Airlines

7.9

Good

13,009 reviews

Reviews

1 / 20

10.0

Excellent

Franzi,Mar 2026

SFO - PDX

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

Southwest

7.9

Good

4,215 reviews

Alaska Airlines

7.9

Good

13,009 reviews

Reviews

1 / 20

10.0

Excellent

Franzi,Mar 2026

SFO - PDX

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

Delta

7.8

Good

8,626 reviews

Alaska Airlines

7.9

Good

13,009 reviews

Reviews

1 / 20

10.0

Excellent

Franzi,Mar 2026

SFO - PDX

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

United Airlines

7.4

Good

10,283 reviews

Alaska Airlines

7.9

Good

13,009 reviews

Reviews

1 / 20

10.0

Excellent

Franzi,Mar 2026

SFO - PDX

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

Frontier

5.6

Fair

2,563 reviews

Alaska Airlines

7.9

Good

13,009 reviews

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

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 66 daily outbound flights to Irvine from 8 different airlines.
How popular is this San Francisco to Irvine flight route?
This flight path from San Francisco to Irvine was viewed by 360 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 Frontier ($28), Southwest ($58), and American Airlines ($58).
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 Avianca (83%), Royal Air Maroc (82%) and LATAM Airlines (77%).
What are the cheapest flights from San Francisco to Irvine?
On average you can expect to pay $1,067 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 $46.
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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Top 8 airlines flying from San Francisco to Irvine

Airline	Cheapest	Average	Flexibility	On-time
Frontier	Cheapest$29	Average$153	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time62%
Delta	Cheapest$73	Average$209	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-timeN/A
Alaska Airlines	Cheapest$78	Average$248	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time75%
JetBlue	Cheapest$108	Average$259	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time62%
Southwest	Cheapest$117	Average$291	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time63%
United Airlines	Cheapest$117	Average$296	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time69%
American Airlines	Cheapest$119	Average$401	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time71%
Hawaiian Airlines	Cheapest$178	Average$272	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time85%

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

It’s optimal to fly from San Francisco to Irvine in the evening. By choosing this option you can save up to 7% on the cost of your flight, compared to a flight in the morning.

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

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 at noon flights should be avoided if possible as fares are typically the most expensive at this time.

Weekly flight availability from San Francisco to Irvine

The most flights from SFO to IR9 are scheduled on a Friday (173 on average). You will have fewer flight options on Tuesday, which is when the least amount of flights are scheduled (13 on average).

Reviews of airlines servicing Irvine

Read through reviews of airlines operating flights from San Francisco to Irvine, such as Alaska Airlines,Southwest, andDelta. Reviews also offer insight into each airline's entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.

Related info for your journey

What airport do you fly from for flights from San Francisco to Irvine?

How popular is this San Francisco to Irvine flight route?

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

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

What are the cheapest flights from San Francisco to Irvine?

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

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

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

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