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$120+ Cheap flights from San Luis Obispo (SBP) 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 9/9. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
SBP — LAX
Aug 5 — Aug 121
Tue 8/5
Tue 8/12
1 adult, Economy
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Cheapflights Tip: The best prices from San Luis Obispo County to Irvine are usually found in August or September, booked 86 days in advance, depart on a Thursday or Wednesday and return on a Thursday

Cheap flight deals from San Luis Obispo to Irvine

Keep the following information in mind while searching for San Luis Obispo to Irvine flight deals. Data was last updated July 31, 2025.

Round-trip from

$179
(United Airlines)

One-way from

$120
(Alaska Airlines)

Popular in

March

Cheapest in

August

Average price

$249
From San Luis Obispo County to Irvine
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 15% potential increase in price ($49 potential increase over avg. RT price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 3% potential price decrease ($10 potential savings vs. average RT price).
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Cheapest flights from San Luis Obispo to Irvine
Explore the most affordable flight options available from San Luis Obispo to Irvine. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on July 31, 2025.

This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/31. 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.
Thu 8/284:44 pmSBP - LAX
Nonstop1h 26mUnited Airlines
Mon 9/82:55 pmLAX - SBP
Nonstop1h 04mUnited Airlines
Deal found 7/31$179
This Alaska Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/30. 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 10/212:19 pmSBP - LAX
2 stops24h 16mAlaska Airlines
Tue 10/2811:59 amLAX - SBP
2 stops11h 27mAlaska Airlines
Deal found 7/30$229

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Fly from

San Luis Obispo

Fly to

Irvine

Route

Depart

Return

Price

San Luis ObispoLos Angeles

SBP - LAX

SBPLAX

San Luis Obispo County

Thu 8/28

4:44 pm-6:10 pm

Nonstop1h 26m

Los Angeles

Mon 9/8

2:55 pm-3:59 pm

Nonstop1h 04m

$179

San Luis ObispoLos Angeles

SBP - LAX

SBPLAX

San Luis Obispo County

Tue 10/21

2:19 pm-2:35 pm

2 stops24h 16m

Los Angeles

Tue 10/28

11:59 am-11:26 pm

2 stops11h 27m

$229

San Luis ObispoLos Angeles

SBP - LAX

SBPLAX

San Luis Obispo County

Tue 9/9

4:57 pm-7:21 am

2 stops14h 24m

$120

San Luis ObispoLos Angeles

SBP - LAX

SBPLAX

San Luis Obispo County

Sat 9/6

8:10 am-9:28 am

Nonstop1h 18m

$204

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Deals found on 7/31

Best time to book a flight from San Luis Obispo to Irvine

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Everything you need to know about your flight from San Luis Obispo to Irvine

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

Use this chart to determine the optimal time to book a round-trip flight from San Luis Obispo to Irvine. Price data was last updated on July 25, 2025.

The best time to book flights from San Luis Obispo to Irvine is 79 days before your desired departure date. The cost of your flight will likely increase significantly if you book two weeks in advance of your flight.

What is the cheapest month to book a flight from San Luis Obispo to Irvine?

Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from San Luis Obispo to Irvine (average of $246). Flying from San Luis Obispo to Irvine in March is currently the most expensive (average of $326). 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 SBP to IR9?

Find hourly flight availability from San Luis Obispo 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 July 31, 2025.

When flying from San Luis Obispo 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 Luis Obispo to Irvine?

Use this chart to determine the cheapest time to fly round-trip from San Luis Obispo to Irvine. Price data was last updated on December 16, 2024.

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

Weekly flight availability from San Luis Obispo to Irvine

Explore weekly flight availability from San Luis Obispo 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 July 31, 2025.

The most flights from SBP to IR9 are scheduled on a Monday (7 on average). You will have fewer flight options on Monday, which is when the least amount of flights are scheduled (7 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 July 31, 2025.
Read through reviews of airlines operating flights from San Luis Obispo to Irvine, such as Alaska Airlines and United Airlines. Reviews also offer insight into each airline's entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
10,000 reviews

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.1

Food

7.1

Entertainment

7.1

Comfort

7.8

Crew

8.5

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

James,Apr 2025

LAX - SFO

Good flight except the uncontrollable cold air from the ceiling.
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
10,000 reviews
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
10,000 reviews

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.1

Food

7.1

Entertainment

7.1

Comfort

7.8

Crew

8.5

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

James,Apr 2025

LAX - SFO

Good flight except the uncontrollable cold air from the ceiling.
United Airlines
7.4
Good
8,900 reviews
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
10,000 reviews

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.1

Food

7.1

Entertainment

7.1

Comfort

7.8

Crew

8.5

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

James,Apr 2025

LAX - SFO

Good flight except the uncontrollable cold air from the ceiling.

Related info for your journey

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

    San Luis Obispo County (SBP) is the airport you will fly out of if you book a flight from San Luis Obispo to Irvine. You should not have trouble finding flights to Irvine from County; the airport handles an average of 7 outbound flights to Irvine per day. You should also have plenty of airline options to choose from since 1 airline has flights from the San Luis Obispo airport to Irvine. It is only a 3.3 mi journey to County (SBP) from San Luis Obispo’s city center.

  • How popular is this San Luis Obispo to Irvine flight route?

    Flights from San Luis Obispo County to Irvine have been viewed 3 times in the past calendar month.

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

    The top 3 most reliable airlines when flying from San Luis Obispo to Irvine are Lufthansa (100%), SkyWest Airlines (95%) and United Airlines (95%).

  • What are the cheapest flights from San Luis Obispo to Irvine?

    While on average a flight from San Luis Obispo to Irvine is generally $940, our data shows the cheapest flight currently is $128. When looking at the most popular route, (San Luis Obispo County - Los Angeles), you can expect to pay $179 for that flight.

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

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

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

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

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

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from San Luis Obispo 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 Luis Obispo to Irvine?

    Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from San Luis Obispo to Irvine (average of $246). Flying from San Luis Obispo to Irvine in March is currently the most expensive (average of $326). 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 airline flying from San Luis Obispo to Irvine

Discover the top airline that operate flights from San Luis Obispo 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 July 31, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
United AirlinesCheapest$179Average$287FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%

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