Cheap flights from San Francisco (SFO) to Orange County from $43

This is the cheapest one-way flight price, found on 9/27. Prices may vary by date and flight preferences.
SFO — SNA
Oct 3 — Oct 101

How far in advance should I book a flight from San Francisco to Orange County?

When searching for a good deal, it’s best to be prepared for potential fluctuations in price. We recommend booking at least 60 days in advance, which can save you up to 48% on flights from San Francisco to Orange County compared to booking the week you need them. Waiting 60 days out may not be for everyone, so we have options available for flights within the next two weeks, with the lowest price starting at $157. For sooner than that we have options available in the next 3 days from $206.

What is the cheapest month to fly from San Francisco to Orange County?

Due to multiple factors, expect to potentially pay more when booking in November. For low rates, January can be a great choice for travel to Orange County. Flights to Orange County from San Francisco in January are about $159 on average during January, but can be found for as low as $88.

When is the cheapest time to fly from San Francisco to Orange County (SFO - KFI)?

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.

Cheap Alaska Airlines flights from San Francisco to Orange County

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SFO - SNA

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San Francisco

Tue 10/17

1 stop6h 06m

Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty

Thu 10/19

1 stop5h 57m

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San Francisco

Wed 12/13

1 stop7h 16m

Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty

Sat 12/16

1 stop5h 40m

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SFOSNA

San Francisco

Wed 10/11

1 stop4h 37m

Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty

Thu 10/12

1 stop8h 43m

San FranciscoSanta Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty

SFO - SNA

SFOSNA

San Francisco

Tue 10/17

1 stop6h 06m

Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty

Wed 10/18

Nonstop1h 28m

San FranciscoSanta Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty

SFO - SNA

SFOSNA

San Francisco

Wed 10/11

1 stop4h 37m

Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty

Thu 10/12

1 stop8h 43m

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Thu 11/30

1 stop8h 43m

Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty

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1 stop17h 45m

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SFOSNA

San Francisco

Wed 11/8

Nonstop1h 33m

Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty

Wed 11/15

Nonstop1h 28m

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SFOSNA

San Francisco

Tue 12/19

Nonstop1h 38m

Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty

Wed 1/10

Nonstop1h 46m

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SFO - SNA

SFOSNA

San Francisco

Sat 10/28

1 stop5h 41m

Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty

Sun 10/29

1 stop4h 21m

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Reviews of airlines servicing Orange County

To help decide which airline to fly from San Francisco to Orange County, see what other customers have to say about Alaska Airlines, Frontier and United Airlines. Reviews also offer insight into each airline's entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Alaska Airlines
8.1
Very good
1,394 reviews

Food

7.2

Entertainment

7.2

Crew

8.6

Comfort

8.0

Boarding

8.3

Overall

8.1

Reviews

1 / 10

We were rebooked from our original 7 am flight to a 9:25 am flight. We tried but could not get seat assignments upon online check-in. At the airport, the security officer almost did not let us through to the gate, since our boarding pass had no QR code and said "seat assignment at the gate." When we made it to the gate and asked for seat assignments, the gate agents kept telling us that they were not authorized to assign us seats and that we would be assigned seats 30 mins prior to departure. They referred us to the service center that would not help either. Since they also said that the flight was full, we were left in doubt if we were going to make it onto this flight. Finally, after everybody else's seats had been assigned, about 15 mins to departure they assigned us two separate seats. We could not sit together. Whoever designed seat assignment and boarding procedures at Alaska Airlines must have zero understanding of how to make such a process work smoothly and efficiently. We'll think twice before booking another flight with Alaska!

Alaska Airlines
8.1
Very good
1,394 reviews
Alaska Airlines
8.1
Very good
1,394 reviews

Food

7.2

Entertainment

7.2

Crew

8.6

Comfort

8.0

Boarding

8.3

Overall

8.1

Reviews

1 / 10

We were rebooked from our original 7 am flight to a 9:25 am flight. We tried but could not get seat assignments upon online check-in. At the airport, the security officer almost did not let us through to the gate, since our boarding pass had no QR code and said "seat assignment at the gate." When we made it to the gate and asked for seat assignments, the gate agents kept telling us that they were not authorized to assign us seats and that we would be assigned seats 30 mins prior to departure. They referred us to the service center that would not help either. Since they also said that the flight was full, we were left in doubt if we were going to make it onto this flight. Finally, after everybody else's seats had been assigned, about 15 mins to departure they assigned us two separate seats. We could not sit together. Whoever designed seat assignment and boarding procedures at Alaska Airlines must have zero understanding of how to make such a process work smoothly and efficiently. We'll think twice before booking another flight with Alaska!

Delta
7.9
Good
3,023 reviews
Alaska Airlines
8.1
Very good
1,394 reviews

Food

7.2

Entertainment

7.2

Crew

8.6

Comfort

8.0

Boarding

8.3

Overall

8.1

Reviews

1 / 10

We were rebooked from our original 7 am flight to a 9:25 am flight. We tried but could not get seat assignments upon online check-in. At the airport, the security officer almost did not let us through to the gate, since our boarding pass had no QR code and said "seat assignment at the gate." When we made it to the gate and asked for seat assignments, the gate agents kept telling us that they were not authorized to assign us seats and that we would be assigned seats 30 mins prior to departure. They referred us to the service center that would not help either. Since they also said that the flight was full, we were left in doubt if we were going to make it onto this flight. Finally, after everybody else's seats had been assigned, about 15 mins to departure they assigned us two separate seats. We could not sit together. Whoever designed seat assignment and boarding procedures at Alaska Airlines must have zero understanding of how to make such a process work smoothly and efficiently. We'll think twice before booking another flight with Alaska!

Breeze Airways
7.4
Good
12 reviews
Alaska Airlines
8.1
Very good
1,394 reviews

Food

7.2

Entertainment

7.2

Crew

8.6

Comfort

8.0

Boarding

8.3

Overall

8.1

Reviews

1 / 10

We were rebooked from our original 7 am flight to a 9:25 am flight. We tried but could not get seat assignments upon online check-in. At the airport, the security officer almost did not let us through to the gate, since our boarding pass had no QR code and said "seat assignment at the gate." When we made it to the gate and asked for seat assignments, the gate agents kept telling us that they were not authorized to assign us seats and that we would be assigned seats 30 mins prior to departure. They referred us to the service center that would not help either. Since they also said that the flight was full, we were left in doubt if we were going to make it onto this flight. Finally, after everybody else's seats had been assigned, about 15 mins to departure they assigned us two separate seats. We could not sit together. Whoever designed seat assignment and boarding procedures at Alaska Airlines must have zero understanding of how to make such a process work smoothly and efficiently. We'll think twice before booking another flight with Alaska!

United Airlines
7.4
Good
1,890 reviews
Alaska Airlines
8.1
Very good
1,394 reviews

Food

7.2

Entertainment

7.2

Crew

8.6

Comfort

8.0

Boarding

8.3

Overall

8.1

Reviews

1 / 10

We were rebooked from our original 7 am flight to a 9:25 am flight. We tried but could not get seat assignments upon online check-in. At the airport, the security officer almost did not let us through to the gate, since our boarding pass had no QR code and said "seat assignment at the gate." When we made it to the gate and asked for seat assignments, the gate agents kept telling us that they were not authorized to assign us seats and that we would be assigned seats 30 mins prior to departure. They referred us to the service center that would not help either. Since they also said that the flight was full, we were left in doubt if we were going to make it onto this flight. Finally, after everybody else's seats had been assigned, about 15 mins to departure they assigned us two separate seats. We could not sit together. Whoever designed seat assignment and boarding procedures at Alaska Airlines must have zero understanding of how to make such a process work smoothly and efficiently. We'll think twice before booking another flight with Alaska!

American Airlines
7.2
Good
2,635 reviews
Alaska Airlines
8.1
Very good
1,394 reviews

Food

7.2

Entertainment

7.2

Crew

8.6

Comfort

8.0

Boarding

8.3

Overall

8.1

Reviews

1 / 10

We were rebooked from our original 7 am flight to a 9:25 am flight. We tried but could not get seat assignments upon online check-in. At the airport, the security officer almost did not let us through to the gate, since our boarding pass had no QR code and said "seat assignment at the gate." When we made it to the gate and asked for seat assignments, the gate agents kept telling us that they were not authorized to assign us seats and that we would be assigned seats 30 mins prior to departure. They referred us to the service center that would not help either. Since they also said that the flight was full, we were left in doubt if we were going to make it onto this flight. Finally, after everybody else's seats had been assigned, about 15 mins to departure they assigned us two separate seats. We could not sit together. Whoever designed seat assignment and boarding procedures at Alaska Airlines must have zero understanding of how to make such a process work smoothly and efficiently. We'll think twice before booking another flight with Alaska!

Related info for your journey

Useful info, stats and facts about San Francisco to Orange County flights.

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.

Can I find flights from San Francisco to Orange County for under $200 on Cheapflights?

Yes, there are multiple flights from San Francisco to Orange County for under $200. The cheapest flight booked recently is on Frontier for just $109, but on average you can expect to pay $123.

Are there nonstop flights from San Francisco to Orange County for under $200 on Cheapflights?

Cheapflights has at least 20 direct flights from San Francisco to Orange County under $200. A good price for a nonstop flight from San Francisco to Orange County is less than $171.

Are there last-minute flights available from San Francisco to Orange County for under $100?

There are currently 20+ open flights from San Francisco to Orange County within the next 7 days for less than $100.

What days are nonstop flights available from San Francisco to Orange County?

You can find nonstop flights on the following days: Sunday, Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday.

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

How many flights depart from San Francisco to Orange County on average per day?

Travelers can expect 15 flights from San Francisco to Orange County on average per day.
Morning (6am - Noon) - 53% of flight departures
Afternoon (Noon - 6pm) - 40% of flight departures
Evening (6pm - Midnight) - 7% of flight departures

How long is the flight from San Francisco to Orange County?

Airlines like Frontier, Alaska Airlines, and United Airlines fly from San Francisco to Orange County in about 1h 33m. The time it takes to get you to your destination can typically vary by up to 4h 33m. San Francisco and Orange County are separated by a distance of 373 mi. When browsing for deals, the options you’ll see will be for both nonstop flights and flights with stops.

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

$43 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 American Airlines, with prices starting from $69 and $79, respectively.

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

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: British Airways (93%), Qantas Airways (92%), Qatar Airways (92%).

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

The cheapest flight price from San Francisco to Orange County is $69. On average you can expect to pay $297. The most popular route, (San Francisco - Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty), can usually be booked for $78.

What does SFO to SNA mean?

SFO and SNA are unique codes to identify airports used in the aviation industry. They are defined by IATA (International Air Transport Association) and are commonly called IATA codes. SFO to SNA refers to a flight route from San Francisco Airport to Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty Airport. Fullerton Airport (FUL) are other airports near this flight route and their unique identifiers/IATA codes.

Alternative routes for San Francisco to Orange County

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Top 7 airlines flying from San Francisco to Orange County

The chart below displays the airlines Cheapflights users traveling from San Francisco to Orange County choose most often. Cheapest and average prices are based on aggregated data from the past 12 months.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Spirit AirlinesCheapest$41Average$126FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time65%
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FrontierCheapest$46Average$142FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%
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JetBlueCheapest$49Average$104FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%
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DeltaCheapest$78Average$173FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
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Breeze AirwaysCheapest$78Average$108FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
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United AirlinesCheapest$99Average$248FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
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Alaska AirlinesCheapest$103Average$239FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
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Hourly flight availability from San Francisco to Orange County

See what time of day planes typically take off from San Francisco to Orange County
5%of flight departuresEarly morningMidnight to 6 am
31%of flight departuresMorning6 am to noon
47%of flight departuresAfternoonNoon to 6 pm
17%of flight departuresEvening6 pm to midnight
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