Orange County

Cheap flights from Sacramento (SMF) to Orange County

SMF — SNA
Nov 29 — Dec 61
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FlightHub
3 stars

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FlightHub
3 stars

Popular in

October

Cheapest in

January

Average price

$241
Provider with most accurate pricing for Sacramento Intl-Los Angeles flight deals.
Provider most trusted by Cheapflights users for Sacramento Intl-Los Angeles flights.
Highest demand for flights based on searches. 8% potential increase in price ($18 potential increase over avg. RT price).
Cheapest flight prices on average. 0% potential price decrease ($3 potential savings vs. average RT price).
Average for round-trip flights in October 2026

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Everything you need to know about your flight from Sacramento to Orange County

How far ahead should I book a flight from Sacramento to Orange County?

Booking 89 days in advance of your planned departure date is, on average, the best time to get cheap flights from Sacramento to Orange County. 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 Sacramento to Orange County?

Currently, July is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Sacramento to Orange County (average of $314). Flying from Sacramento to Orange County in April is currently the most expensive (average of $382). 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 SMF to KFI?

Unlike in the evening, when flights are generally more expensive, you can save up to 13% on flights from Sacramento to Orange County by exploring options for tickets at noon.

What is the cheapest day to fly from Sacramento to Orange County?

Travelers seeking maximum savings on their Sacramento to Orange County flight should consider departing on Saturday at noon when fares are most often at their lowest. Monday afternoons flights should be avoided if possible as fares are typically the most expensive at this time.

Reviews of airlines servicing Orange County

Read reviews from past customers who have flown Southwest,Delta, andUnited Airlines from Sacramento to Orange County. Users have also rated airlines in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.6

Overall

7.9

Entertainment

7.4

Food

7.0

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Walter,Aug 2025

OAK - SAN

Dozens of flights and I've never seen a row's beverages forgotten. I even went back and asked the attendant to check on them and nothing. I really hope it didn't have something to do with the Black mother with her kid in the row. Otherwise it was a typical Southwest flight, rapid boarding, tolerable leg room.

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.6

Overall

7.9

Entertainment

7.4

Food

7.0

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Walter,Aug 2025

OAK - SAN

Dozens of flights and I've never seen a row's beverages forgotten. I even went back and asked the attendant to check on them and nothing. I really hope it didn't have something to do with the Black mother with her kid in the row. Otherwise it was a typical Southwest flight, rapid boarding, tolerable leg room.

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.6

Overall

7.9

Entertainment

7.4

Food

7.0

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Walter,Aug 2025

OAK - SAN

Dozens of flights and I've never seen a row's beverages forgotten. I even went back and asked the attendant to check on them and nothing. I really hope it didn't have something to do with the Black mother with her kid in the row. Otherwise it was a typical Southwest flight, rapid boarding, tolerable leg room.

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.6

Overall

7.9

Entertainment

7.4

Food

7.0

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Walter,Aug 2025

OAK - SAN

Dozens of flights and I've never seen a row's beverages forgotten. I even went back and asked the attendant to check on them and nothing. I really hope it didn't have something to do with the Black mother with her kid in the row. Otherwise it was a typical Southwest flight, rapid boarding, tolerable leg room.

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.6

Overall

7.9

Entertainment

7.4

Food

7.0

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Walter,Aug 2025

OAK - SAN

Dozens of flights and I've never seen a row's beverages forgotten. I even went back and asked the attendant to check on them and nothing. I really hope it didn't have something to do with the Black mother with her kid in the row. Otherwise it was a typical Southwest flight, rapid boarding, tolerable leg room.

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.6

Overall

7.9

Entertainment

7.4

Food

7.0

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Walter,Aug 2025

OAK - SAN

Dozens of flights and I've never seen a row's beverages forgotten. I even went back and asked the attendant to check on them and nothing. I really hope it didn't have something to do with the Black mother with her kid in the row. Otherwise it was a typical Southwest flight, rapid boarding, tolerable leg room.

Related info for your journey

  • What airport do you fly from for flights from Sacramento to Orange County?

    Sacramento Intl (SMF), located 9.4 mi from the city center, is the airport you fly out of when you book flights from Sacramento to Orange County.

  • How popular is this Sacramento to Orange County flight route?

  • What are the cheapest airlines to fly from Sacramento to Orange County one-way?

    To fly one-way, consider booking your trip with Frontier, which is currently one of the cheapest options available, starting at $42. Southwest flights start at $85 while deals on United Airlines start at $120 one-way.

  • What are the cheapest flights from Sacramento to Orange County?

    Looking for the cheapest flight from Sacramento to Orange County? While on average our users pay $406, our data indicates the cheapest price to be $120. The most popular route (Sacramento Intl - Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty), is priced around $157.

  • Can I find deals for flights from Sacramento to Orange County that include hotel bookings?

    Yes. In addition to deals on Sacramento to Orange County flights, Cheapflights offers vacation packages that include both flights and hotel.

  • How can I find direct flights from Sacramento to Orange County?

    After entering your origin and destination, apply the non-stop filter on the search result page to find direct flights from Sacramento to Orange County.

  • Can I find deals for business class flights from Sacramento to Orange County?

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Sacramento to Orange County 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 Sacramento to Orange County?

    Currently, July is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Sacramento to Orange County (average of $314). Flying from Sacramento to Orange County in April is currently the most expensive (average of $382). 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 3 airlines flying from Sacramento to Orange County

AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
United AirlinesCheapest$91Average$306FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
SouthwestCheapest$254Average$392FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time63%
American AirlinesCheapest$306Average$388FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%

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