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$56+ Cheap flights from San Francisco (SFO) to Orange County

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 8/7. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
SFO — SNA
Aug 5 — Aug 121
Tue 8/5
Tue 8/12
1 adult, Economy
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Cheap flight deals from San Francisco to Orange County

Keep the following information in mind while searching for San Francisco to Orange County flight deals. Data was last updated July 31, 2025.

Round-trip from

$107
(United Airlines)

One-way from

$56
(CheapOair)

Popular in

April

Cheapest in

September

Average price

$171
From San Francisco to Orange County
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Cheapest flights from San Francisco to Orange County
Explore the most affordable flight options available from San Francisco to Orange County. 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 7/29. 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.
Tue 8/127:15 amSFO - SNA
Nonstop1h 40mUnited Airlines
Tue 8/195:58 pmSNA - SFO
Nonstop1h 33mUnited Airlines
Deal found 7/29$107
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Fri 9/126:15 pmSFO - SNA
Nonstop1h 38mFrontier
Mon 9/151:00 pmSNA - SFO
Nonstop1h 38mFrontier
Deal found 7/29$116
This Alaska Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/29. 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 8/198:08 amSFO - SNA
Nonstop1h 37mAlaska Airlines
Tue 8/191:32 pmSNA - SFO
Nonstop1h 30mAlaska Airlines
Deal found 7/29$131
This Hawaiian Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/29. 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 Hawaiian Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 8/2710:49 amSFO - SNA
Nonstop1h 39mHawaiian Airlines
Wed 9/39:33 amSNA - SFO
Nonstop1h 35mHawaiian Airlines
Deal found 7/29$137
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/29. 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.
Wed 8/277:50 amSFO - LGB
1 stop5h 30mSouthwest
Sat 8/304:00 pmLGB - SFO
1 stop5h 25mSouthwest
Deal found 7/29$197
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/28. 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.
Tue 10/710:30 amSFO - LGB
2 stops11h 03mDelta
Tue 10/144:52 pmLGB - SFO
2 stops19h 51mDelta
Deal found 7/28$334

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Customize your flight search to find flights from San Francisco to Orange County 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 July 31, 2025.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from San Francisco to Orange County that are best for you.

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San Francisco

Fly to

Orange County

Route

Depart

Return

Price

San FranciscoSanta Ana

SFO - SNA

SFOSNA

San Francisco

Tue 8/12

7:15 am-8:55 am

Nonstop1h 40m

Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty

Tue 8/19

5:58 pm-7:31 pm

Nonstop1h 33m

$107

San FranciscoSanta Ana

SFO - SNA

SFOSNA

San Francisco

Fri 9/12

6:15 pm-7:53 pm

Nonstop1h 38m

Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty

Mon 9/15

1:00 pm-2:38 pm

Nonstop1h 38m

$116

San FranciscoSanta Ana

SFO - SNA

SFOSNA

San Francisco

Tue 8/19

8:08 am-9:45 am

Nonstop1h 37m

Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty

Tue 8/19

1:32 pm-3:02 pm

Nonstop1h 30m

$131

San FranciscoSanta Ana

SFO - SNA

SFOSNA

San Francisco

Wed 8/27

10:49 am-12:28 pm

Nonstop1h 39m

Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty

Wed 9/3

9:33 am-11:08 am

Nonstop1h 35m

$137

San FranciscoLong Beach

SFO - LGB

SFOLGB

San Francisco

Wed 8/27

7:50 am-1:20 pm

1 stop5h 30m

Long Beach Municipal

Sat 8/30

4:00 pm-9:25 pm

1 stop5h 25m

$197

San FranciscoLong Beach

SFO - LGB

SFOLGB

San Francisco

Tue 10/7

10:30 am-9:33 pm

2 stops11h 03m

Long Beach Municipal

Tue 10/14

4:52 pm-12:43 pm

2 stops19h 51m

$334

San FranciscoSanta Ana

SFO - SNA

SFOSNA

San Francisco

Thu 8/7

1:07 pm-2:47 pm

Nonstop1h 40m

$56

San FranciscoSanta Ana

SFO - SNA

SFOSNA

San Francisco

Tue 8/26

2:03 pm-3:42 pm

Nonstop1h 39m

$62

San FranciscoSanta Ana

SFO - SNA

SFOSNA

San Francisco

Mon 9/1

7:14 am-8:53 am

Nonstop1h 39m

$77

San FranciscoSanta Ana

SFO - SNA

SFOSNA

San Francisco

Fri 8/8

8:40 am-3:29 pm

1 stop6h 49m

$94

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Best time to book a flight from San Francisco to Orange County

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Cheapflights Insights

Everything you need to know about your flight from San Francisco to Orange County

What is the cheapest month to book a flight from San Francisco to Orange County?

Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from San Francisco to Orange County (average of $298). Flying from San Francisco to Orange County in March is currently the most expensive (average of $376). 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 KFI?

Find hourly flight availability from San Francisco to Orange County. 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.

Regardless of the time of day you decide to fly, the ticket price will remain around the same. Book flights from San Francisco to Orange County as you normally would.

Weekly flight availability from San Francisco to Orange County

Explore weekly flight availability from San Francisco to Orange County. 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 SFO to zzKFI are scheduled on a Thursday (56 on average). You will have fewer flight options on Monday, which is when the least amount of flights are scheduled (30 on average).

Reviews of airlines servicing Orange County

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to Orange County. 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 Orange County. Reviews last updated July 31, 2025.
See what other customers who have flown with Alaska Airlines, Southwest, and Delta from San Francisco to Orange County have to say. Users have also rated airlines in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
10,000 reviews

Comfort

7.8

Crew

8.5

Food

7.1

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.1

Entertainment

7.1

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

Comfort

7.8

Crew

8.5

Food

7.1

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.1

Entertainment

7.1

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

James,Apr 2025

LAX - SFO

Good flight except the uncontrollable cold air from the ceiling.
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,246 reviews
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
10,000 reviews

Comfort

7.8

Crew

8.5

Food

7.1

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.1

Entertainment

7.1

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

James,Apr 2025

LAX - SFO

Good flight except the uncontrollable cold air from the ceiling.
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,981 reviews
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
10,000 reviews

Comfort

7.8

Crew

8.5

Food

7.1

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.1

Entertainment

7.1

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

James,Apr 2025

LAX - SFO

Good flight except the uncontrollable cold air from the ceiling.
Hawaiian Airlines
7.8
Good
2,611 reviews
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
10,000 reviews

Comfort

7.8

Crew

8.5

Food

7.1

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.1

Entertainment

7.1

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

Comfort

7.8

Crew

8.5

Food

7.1

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.1

Entertainment

7.1

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

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from San Francisco to Orange County. 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 Orange County?

    For a flight from San Francisco to Orange County, you will be flying from San Francisco. San Francisco (SFO) is just 11.8 mi from the center of the city.

  • How popular is this San Francisco to Orange County flight route?

    Within the past month, 93 users have taken a look at flights from San Francisco to Orange County.

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

    $56 is the cheapest one-way deal found within the past few days, from Frontier. You may also be able to find cheap deals on Alaska Airlines and Hawaiian Airlines, with prices starting from $62 and $79, respectively.

  • What are the most reliable airlines from San Francisco to Orange County?

    Looking for the most reliable airlines to get you to your destination on time? Our data shows these are most likely to get you from San Francisco to Orange County on time: Singapore Airlines (97%), Japan Airlines (93%), Air Canada (88%).

  • What are the cheapest flights from San Francisco to Orange County?

    The cheapest flight price from San Francisco to Orange County is $44. On average you can expect to pay $320. The most popular route, (San Francisco - Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty), can usually be booked for $116.

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

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

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

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

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

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from San Francisco 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 San Francisco to Orange County?

    Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from San Francisco to Orange County (average of $298). Flying from San Francisco to Orange County in March is currently the most expensive (average of $376). 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 7 airlines flying from San Francisco to Orange County

Discover the top 7 airlines that operate flights from San Francisco to Orange County. 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
Spirit AirlinesCheapest$31Average$83FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time65%
FrontierCheapest$38Average$120FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%
Hawaiian AirlinesCheapest$55Average$183FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time85%
United AirlinesCheapest$58Average$215FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
DeltaCheapest$78Average$197FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
Alaska AirlinesCheapest$89Average$231FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
American AirlinesCheapest$196Average$406FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%

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