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$54+ Cheap flights from Irvine, CA to San Francisco (SFO)

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LAX — SFO
Jul 8 — Jul 151
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Cheapflights Tip: The best prices from Irvine to San Francisco are usually found in October or January, booked 35 days in advance, depart on a Friday or Saturday and return on a Friday

Cheap flight deals from Irvine to San Francisco

Keep the following information in mind while searching for Irvine to San Francisco flight deals. Data was last updated July 3, 2025.

Round-trip from

$90
(Mytrip)

One-way from

$54
(Delta)

Popular in

May

Cheapest in

October

Average price

$147
From Irvine to San Francisco
One-way flight from Irvine to San Francisco
Highest demand for flights based on searches. 20% potential increase in price ($35 potential increase over avg. RT price).
Cheapest flight prices on average. 2% potential price decrease ($4 potential savings vs. average RT price).
Average for round-trip flights in July 2025

Find flight deals from Irvine to San Francisco

Cheapest flights from Irvine to San Francisco
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Irvine to San Francisco. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on July 3, 2025.

This Mytrip deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/3. 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.
Fri 7/256:08 pmLAX - SFO
Nonstop1h 36mFrontier
Tue 7/2911:20 amSFO - LAX
Nonstop1h 35mFrontier
Deal found 7/3$90
This Travelocity deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/3. 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 Travelocity is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 8/76:00 amLAX - SFO
Nonstop1h 28mMultiple Airlines
Mon 8/1111:20 amSFO - LAX
Nonstop1h 35mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 7/3$92
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/1. 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.
Thu 8/76:30 amLAX - SFO
Nonstop1h 21mDelta
Mon 8/115:55 amSFO - LAX
Nonstop1h 29mDelta
Deal found 7/1$107
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/3. 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.
Thu 8/148:45 pmLAX - SFO
Nonstop1h 20mSouthwest
Mon 8/185:15 amSFO - LAX
1 stop4h 25mSouthwest
Deal found 7/3$117

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Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Irvine to San Francisco that are best for you.

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LAX - SFO

LAXSFO

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Fri 7/25

6:08 pm-7:44 pm

Nonstop1h 36m

San Francisco

Tue 7/29

11:20 am-12:55 pm

Nonstop1h 35m

$90

Los AngelesSan Francisco

LAX - SFO

LAXSFO

Los Angeles

Thu 8/7

6:00 am-7:28 am

Nonstop1h 28m

San Francisco

Mon 8/11

11:20 am-12:55 pm

Nonstop1h 35m

$92

Los AngelesSan Francisco

LAX - SFO

LAXSFO

Los Angeles

Thu 8/7

6:00 am-7:28 am

Nonstop1h 28m

San Francisco

Mon 8/11

10:07 pm-11:44 pm

Nonstop1h 37m

$107

Los AngelesSan Francisco

LAX - SFO

LAXSFO

Los Angeles

Thu 8/14

9:49 pm-11:11 pm

Nonstop1h 22m

San Francisco

Mon 8/18

5:55 am-7:24 am

Nonstop1h 29m

$108

Los AngelesSan Francisco

LAX - SFO

LAXSFO

Los Angeles

Thu 8/14

6:30 am-7:45 am

Nonstop1h 15m

San Francisco

Mon 8/18

5:15 pm-9:10 pm

1 stop3h 55m

$117

Los AngelesSan Francisco

LAX - SFO

LAXSFO

Los Angeles

Thu 8/7

6:00 am-7:28 am

Nonstop1h 28m

$54

Los AngelesSan Francisco

LAX - SFO

LAXSFO

Los Angeles

Tue 7/15

6:08 pm-7:44 pm

Nonstop1h 36m

$55

Los AngelesSan Francisco

LAX - SFO

LAXSFO

Los Angeles

Wed 7/23

6:30 am-7:51 am

Nonstop1h 21m

$59

Los AngelesSan Francisco

LAX - SFO

LAXSFO

Los Angeles

Mon 8/18

5:25 pm-10:40 pm

1 stop5h 15m

$63

Los AngelesSan Francisco

LAX - SFO

LAXSFO

Los Angeles

Sun 8/3

6:00 am-7:41 am

Nonstop1h 41m

$74

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Best time to book a flight from Irvine to San Francisco

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Everything you need to know about your flight from Irvine to San Francisco

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

Use this chart to determine the optimal time to book a round-trip flight from Irvine to San Francisco. Price data was last updated on June 27, 2025.

To ensure you get the cheapest price possible for a flight from Irvine to San Francisco, you should look to book at least 35 days in advance of your intended travel date. The price of your flight may increase if you delay and leave booking until a week or so before departure.

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

Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Irvine to San Francisco (average of $276). Flying from Irvine to San Francisco in June is currently the most expensive (average of $360). 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 IR9 to SFO?

Find hourly flight availability from Irvine to San Francisco. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated July 3, 2025.

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

What is the cheapest day to fly from Irvine to San Francisco?

Use this chart to determine the cheapest time to fly round-trip from Irvine to San Francisco. Price data was last updated on June 29, 2025.

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

Weekly flight availability from Irvine to San Francisco

Explore weekly flight availability from Irvine to San Francisco. 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 3, 2025.

The most flights from IR9 to SFO are scheduled on a Monday (150 on average). You will have fewer flight options on Saturday, which is when the least amount of flights are scheduled (66 on average).

Reviews of airlines servicing San Francisco

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to San Francisco. 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 Francisco. Reviews last updated July 3, 2025.
See what other customers who have flown with Alaska Airlines, Southwest, and Delta from Irvine to San Francisco have to say. You can also see how each airline compares in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.

Overall

8.0

Comfort

7.8

Food

7.1

Crew

8.5

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.

Overall

8.0

Comfort

7.8

Food

7.1

Crew

8.5

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.

Overall

8.0

Comfort

7.8

Food

7.1

Crew

8.5

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.
8.0
Very good

Overall

8.0

Comfort

7.8

Food

7.1

Crew

8.5

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.

Overall

8.0

Comfort

7.8

Food

7.1

Crew

8.5

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.

Overall

8.0

Comfort

7.8

Food

7.1

Crew

8.5

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

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  • What airport do you fly into for flights to San Francisco from Irvine?

    Located just 11.8 mi from the city center, San Francisco is the airport most travelers will use when flying to San Francisco from Irvine. Booking flights from Irvine to San Francisco (SFO) should be relatively easy as there are 117 daily inbound flights from Irvine from 8 different airlines.

  • How popular is this Irvine to San Francisco flight route?

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

    The cheapest airline one-way is Delta, with whom users have recently found tickets for as low as $54. However, be on the lookout for offers from Frontier and Southwest, as they are both options that can get you from Irvine to San Francisco for a low price.

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

    Consider EVA Air (94%), Emirates (90%) or Qantas Airways (85%) when booking your flight. These represent the most reliable airlines when flying from Irvine to San Francisco.

  • What are the cheapest flights from Irvine to San Francisco?

    Looking at all options, your cheapest flight can be booked for $58. While the most popular route (Los Angeles - San Francisco) can be booked for $67 on average our data indicates $1,057 when flying from Irvine to San Francisco.

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

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

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

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

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

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Irvine to San Francisco 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 Irvine to San Francisco?

    Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Irvine to San Francisco (average of $276). Flying from Irvine to San Francisco in June is currently the most expensive (average of $360). 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 8 airlines flying from Irvine to San Francisco

Discover the top 8 airlines that operate flights from Irvine to San Francisco. 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 3, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
FrontierCheapest$19Average$86FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%
Spirit AirlinesCheapest$23Average$84FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time65%
Hawaiian AirlinesCheapest$44Average$171FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time85%
Alaska AirlinesCheapest$57Average$202FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
United AirlinesCheapest$58Average$221FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
DeltaCheapest$78Average$180FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
SouthwestCheapest$108Average$295FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time63%
American AirlinesCheapest$109Average$264FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%

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