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$51+ Cheap flights from San Jose, CA (SJC) to Irvine, CA

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SJC — LAX
Jan 17 — Jan 241
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Cheapest flights from San Jose to Irvine
Explore the most affordable flight options available from San Jose to Irvine. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on December 18, 2025.

This Frontier deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/17. 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 Frontier is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 12/257:43 pmSJC - LAX
Nonstop1h 20mFrontier
Thu 1/89:14 amLAX - SJC
Nonstop1h 18mFrontier
Deal found 12/17$134
This CheapOair deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/15. 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 CheapOair is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sun 12/287:48 pmSJC - LAX
Nonstop1h 20mFrontier
Thu 1/11:11 pmLAX - SJC
Nonstop1h 21mFrontier
Deal found 12/15$149
This Frontier deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/16. 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.
Thu 12/257:43 pmSJC - LAX
Nonstop1h 20mFrontier
Thu 1/11:11 pmLAX - SJC
Nonstop1h 21mFrontier
Deal found 12/16$168
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/15. 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.
Sun 12/217:48 pmSJC - LAX
Nonstop1h 20mFrontier
Thu 1/11:11 pmLAX - SJC
Nonstop1h 21mFrontier
Deal found 12/15$171
This Expedia deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/14. 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.
Wed 12/318:59 amSJC - LAX
Nonstop1h 29mMultiple Airlines
Thu 1/11:11 pmLAX - SJC
Nonstop1h 21mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 12/14$183
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/15. 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.
Sun 12/287:48 pmSJC - LAX
Nonstop1h 20mFrontier
Sun 1/41:11 pmLAX - SJC
Nonstop1h 21mFrontier
Deal found 12/15$191
This Frontier deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/16. 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.
Thu 12/257:43 pmSJC - LAX
Nonstop1h 20mFrontier
Sun 12/281:11 pmLAX - SJC
Nonstop1h 21mFrontier
Deal found 12/16$193
This Expedia deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/14. 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.
Wed 12/247:23 pmSJC - LAX
Nonstop1h 28mMultiple Airlines
Thu 1/89:14 amLAX - SJC
Nonstop1h 18mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 12/14$207
This Frontier deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/16. 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.
Thu 12/257:43 pmSJC - LAX
Nonstop1h 20mFrontier
Sun 1/41:11 pmLAX - SJC
Nonstop1h 21mFrontier
Deal found 12/16$208
This Frontier deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/17. 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 Frontier is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sun 12/217:48 pmSJC - LAX
Nonstop1h 20mFrontier
Thu 1/89:14 amLAX - SJC
Nonstop1h 18mFrontier
Deal found 12/17$214

Find flight deals from San Jose to Irvine

Keep the following information in mind while searching for San Jose to Irvine flight deals. Data was last updated December 18, 2025.

Most accurate provider

CheapOair
3 stars

Most trusted provider

CheapOair
3 stars

Round-trip from

$79
(Super.com)

One-way from

$51
(Expedia)

Popular in

November

Cheapest in

January

Average price

$134
Provider with most accurate pricing for San Jose-Los Angeles flight deals.
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From San Jose to Irvine
One-way flight from San Jose to Irvine
Highest demand for flights based on searches. 3% potential increase in price ($7 potential increase over avg. RT price).
Cheapest flight prices on average. 2% potential price decrease ($5 potential savings vs. average RT price).
Average for round-trip flights in December 2025

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

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San JoseLos Angeles

SJC - LAX

SJCLAX

San Jose

Wed 1/14

7:00 am-8:28 am

Nonstop1h 28m

Los Angeles

Wed 1/21

11:49 am-1:05 pm

Nonstop1h 16m

$171

San JoseLos Angeles

SJC - LAX

SJCLAX

San Jose

Tue 1/6

8:05 pm-9:38 pm

Nonstop1h 33m

Los Angeles

Tue 1/13

1:34 pm-2:52 pm

Nonstop1h 18m

$171

San JoseLos Angeles

SJC - LAX

SJCLAX

San Jose

Sat 3/7

6:45 am-8:09 am

Nonstop1h 24m

Los Angeles

Wed 3/11

1:39 pm-2:57 pm

Nonstop1h 18m

$174

San JoseLos Angeles

SJC - LAX

SJCLAX

San Jose

Tue 1/13

5:05 pm-6:29 pm

Nonstop1h 24m

Los Angeles

Tue 1/20

8:55 pm-10:12 pm

Nonstop1h 17m

$177

San JoseLos Angeles

SJC - LAX

SJCLAX

San Jose

Sat 1/31

3:32 pm-4:55 pm

Nonstop1h 23m

Los Angeles

Mon 2/2

3:05 pm-4:20 pm

Nonstop1h 15m

$177

San JoseLos Angeles

SJC - LAX

SJCLAX

San Jose

Thu 1/8

3:32 pm-4:55 pm

Nonstop1h 23m

Los Angeles

Sun 1/11

7:15 am-8:32 am

Nonstop1h 17m

$177

San JoseLos Angeles

SJC - LAX

SJCLAX

San Jose

Fri 2/20

1:55 pm-3:17 pm

Nonstop1h 22m

Los Angeles

Sun 2/22

11:36 am-12:52 pm

Nonstop1h 16m

$177

San JoseLos Angeles

SJC - LAX

SJCLAX

San Jose

Sat 1/17

1:50 pm-3:15 pm

Nonstop1h 25m

Los Angeles

Sun 1/25

7:15 am-8:32 am

Nonstop1h 17m

$177

San JoseLos Angeles

SJC - LAX

SJCLAX

San Jose

Fri 1/9

8:40 am-10:00 am

Nonstop1h 20m

Los Angeles

Tue 1/13

8:45 am-3:50 pm

1 stop7h 05m

$184

San JoseLos Angeles

SJC - LAX

SJCLAX

San Jose

Fri 1/9

1:50 pm-3:15 pm

Nonstop1h 25m

Los Angeles

Tue 1/13

3:05 pm-4:20 pm

Nonstop1h 15m

$184

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Best time to book a flight from San Jose to Irvine

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

How far ahead should I book a flight from San Jose, California to Irvine?

Use this chart to determine the optimal time to book a round-trip flight from San Jose to Irvine. Price data was last updated on December 12, 2025.

Booking 80 days in advance of your planned departure date is, on average, the best time to get cheap flights from San Jose, California 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 Jose, California to Irvine?

Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from San Jose, California to Irvine (average of $28). Flying from San Jose, California to Irvine in September is currently the most expensive (average of $60). 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 SJC to IR9?

Find hourly flight availability from San Jose 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 December 18, 2025.

A simple way to save on the total cost of your ticket is to fly from San Jose, California to Irvine in the afternoon. If you’re flexible enough to do this you can expect to save up to 10% on your trip compared to booking a flight in the evening.

What is the cheapest day to fly from San Jose, California to Irvine?

Use this chart to determine the cheapest time to fly round-trip from San Jose to Irvine. Price data was last updated on December 13, 2025.

Travelers seeking maximum savings on their San Jose, California to Irvine flight should consider departing on Friday afternoons when fares are most often at their lowest. Wednesday mornings flights should be avoided if possible as fares are typically the most expensive at this time.

Weekly flight availability from San Jose, California to Irvine

Explore weekly flight availability from San Jose 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 December 18, 2025.

The most flights from SJC to IR9 are scheduled on a Thursday (54 on average). You will have fewer flight options on Sunday, which is when the least amount of flights are scheduled (9 on average).

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 December 18, 2025.
Peruse reviews from past customers who have flown with Alaska Airlines, Southwest, and Delta from San Jose to Irvine to help guide your decision. You can also see how each airline stacks up in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.

Entertainment

7.0

Food

7.1

Crew

8.5

Boarding

8.1

Overall

8.0

Comfort

7.8

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Dec 2025

SJC - SEA

The flight was great. Don’t have to make it better. Everything was OK.

Entertainment

7.0

Food

7.1

Crew

8.5

Boarding

8.1

Overall

8.0

Comfort

7.8

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Dec 2025

SJC - SEA

The flight was great. Don’t have to make it better. Everything was OK.

Entertainment

7.0

Food

7.1

Crew

8.5

Boarding

8.1

Overall

8.0

Comfort

7.8

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Dec 2025

SJC - SEA

The flight was great. Don’t have to make it better. Everything was OK.

Entertainment

7.0

Food

7.1

Crew

8.5

Boarding

8.1

Overall

8.0

Comfort

7.8

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Dec 2025

SJC - SEA

The flight was great. Don’t have to make it better. Everything was OK.

Entertainment

7.0

Food

7.1

Crew

8.5

Boarding

8.1

Overall

8.0

Comfort

7.8

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Dec 2025

SJC - SEA

The flight was great. Don’t have to make it better. Everything was OK.

Entertainment

7.0

Food

7.1

Crew

8.5

Boarding

8.1

Overall

8.0

Comfort

7.8

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Dec 2025

SJC - SEA

The flight was great. Don’t have to make it better. Everything was OK.

Related info for your journey

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

    San Jose (SJC) is the airport you will fly out of if you book a flight from San Jose to Irvine. You should not have trouble finding flights to Irvine from San Jose; the airport handles an average of 23 outbound flights to Irvine per day. You should also have plenty of airline options to choose from since 8 airlines have flights from the San Jose airport to Irvine. It is only a 2.9 mi journey to San Jose (SJC) from San Jose’s city center.

  • How popular is this San Jose, California to Irvine flight route?

  • How long is the flight from San Jose, California to Irvine?

    Departing from San Jose, California to Irvine will take you 1h 28m. Airlines will cover a distance of 308 mi. Generally, flights for this route are nonstop.

  • What are the cheapest airlines to fly from San Jose, California to Irvine one-way?

    For one-way options, check prices for Frontier. According to our data, you can fly for as low as $25. Users have also found prices from $26 and $48 on Spirit Airlines and JetBlue, respectively.

  • What are the most reliable airlines from San Jose, California to Irvine?

    The top 3 most reliable airlines when flying from San Jose, California to Irvine are Korean Air (97%), China Airlines (97%) and Virgin Atlantic (96%).

  • What are the cheapest flights from San Jose, California to Irvine?

    While on average a flight from San Jose, California to Irvine is generally $813, our data shows the cheapest flight currently is $48. When looking at the most popular route, (San Jose - Los Angeles), you can expect to pay $66 for that flight.

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

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

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

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

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

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from San Jose 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 Jose, California to Irvine?

    Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from San Jose, California to Irvine (average of $28). Flying from San Jose, California to Irvine in September is currently the most expensive (average of $60). 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 8 airlines flying from San Jose to Irvine

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AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
FrontierCheapest$19Average$124FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%
Spirit AirlinesCheapest$41Average$112FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time65%
United AirlinesCheapest$57Average$268FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
Alaska AirlinesCheapest$68Average$237FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
DeltaCheapest$73Average$185FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
Hawaiian AirlinesCheapest$88Average$236FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time85%
SouthwestCheapest$112Average$272FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time63%
American AirlinesCheapest$215Average$377FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%

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