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$52+ Cheap flights from Orange County to San Diego (SAN)

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 8/23. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
SNA — SAN
Aug 3 — Aug 101
Sun 8/3
Sun 8/10
1 adult, Economy
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Cheap flight deals from Orange County to San Diego

Keep the following information in mind while searching for Orange County to San Diego flight deals. Data was last updated July 29, 2025.

Round-trip from

$118
(Mytrip)

One-way from

$52
(Cheapflightsfares)

Popular in

February

Cheapest in

January

Average price

$184
From Orange County to San Diego
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Cheapest flights from Orange County to San Diego
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Orange County to San Diego. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on July 29, 2025.

This Mytrip deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/27. 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 Mytrip is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 8/117:58 pmSNA - SAN
1 stop13h 57mSpirit Airlines
Fri 8/156:15 amSAN - SNA
1 stop13h 20mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 7/27$118
This Mytrip 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 Mytrip is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 9/116:45 amSNA - SAN
1 stop11h 57mMultiple Airlines
Thu 9/186:15 amSAN - SNA
2 stops11h 30mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 7/28$213
This Alaska Airlines 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 Alaska Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 11/148:40 pmSNA - SAN
1 stop12h 00mAlaska Airlines
Mon 11/179:59 pmSAN - SNA
1 stop13h 17mAlaska Airlines
Deal found 7/28$287
This United Airlines 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 United Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 11/146:41 pmSNA - SAN
1 stop14h 33mUnited Airlines
Mon 11/175:55 pmSAN - SNA
2 stops21h 03mUnited Airlines
Deal found 7/28$478

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Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Orange County to San Diego that are best for you.

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Orange County

Fly to

San Diego

Route

Depart

Return

Price

Santa AnaSan Diego

SNA - SAN

SNASAN

Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty

Mon 8/11

7:58 pm-9:55 am

1 stop13h 57m

San Diego

Fri 8/15

6:15 am-7:35 pm

1 stop13h 20m

$118

Santa AnaSan Diego

SNA - SAN

SNASAN

Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty

Thu 9/11

6:45 am-6:42 pm

1 stop11h 57m

San Diego

Thu 9/18

6:15 am-5:45 pm

2 stops11h 30m

$213

Santa AnaSan Diego

SNA - SAN

SNASAN

Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty

Fri 11/14

8:40 pm-8:40 am

1 stop12h 00m

San Diego

Mon 11/17

9:59 pm-11:16 am

1 stop13h 17m

$287

Santa AnaSan Diego

SNA - SAN

SNASAN

Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty

Fri 11/14

6:41 pm-9:14 am

1 stop14h 33m

San Diego

Mon 11/17

5:55 pm-2:58 pm

2 stops21h 03m

$478

Santa AnaSan Diego

SNA - SAN

SNASAN

Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty

Sat 8/23

8:30 pm-11:37 pm

1 stop3h 07m

$52

Santa AnaSan Diego

SNA - SAN

SNASAN

Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty

Mon 8/11

7:59 pm-7:42 am

1 stop11h 43m

$177

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Deals found on 7/27

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Reviews of airlines servicing San Diego

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to San Diego. 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 San Diego. Reviews last updated July 29, 2025.
Get a feel of what it's like to fly with Alaska Airlines, United Airlines, and Spirit Airlines from Orange County to San Diego by reading reviews from past customers. You can also see how each airline stacks up in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
10,000 reviews

Entertainment

7.1

Boarding

8.1

Food

7.1

Crew

8.5

Overall

8.0

Comfort

7.8

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

Entertainment

7.1

Boarding

8.1

Food

7.1

Crew

8.5

Overall

8.0

Comfort

7.8

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
8,893 reviews
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
10,000 reviews

Entertainment

7.1

Boarding

8.1

Food

7.1

Crew

8.5

Overall

8.0

Comfort

7.8

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

James,Apr 2025

LAX - SFO

Good flight except the uncontrollable cold air from the ceiling.
Spirit Airlines
6.3
Okay
8,040 reviews
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
10,000 reviews

Entertainment

7.1

Boarding

8.1

Food

7.1

Crew

8.5

Overall

8.0

Comfort

7.8

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 into for flights to San Diego from Orange County?

    San Diego (SAN) is the airport you will fly into if you book a flight from Orange County to San Diego. It is only a 2.6 mi journey from San Diego (SAN) to San Diego’s city center.

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

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

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

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

    Currently, August is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Orange County to San Diego (average of $286). Flying from Orange County to San Diego in March is currently the most expensive (average of $366). 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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