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$60+ Cheap flights from Orange County to San Francisco (SFO)

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 10/25. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
SNA — SFO
Aug 5 — Aug 121
Tue 8/5
Tue 8/12
1 adult, Economy
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Cheap flight deals from Orange County to San Francisco

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

Round-trip from

$132
(Frontier)

One-way from

$60
(Cheapflightsfares)

Popular in

May

Cheapest in

October

Average price

$159
From Orange County to San Francisco
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Cheapest flights from Orange County to San Francisco
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Orange County to San Francisco. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on July 31, 2025.

This Cheapflightsfares 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 Cheapflightsfares is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 10/106:59 pmSNA - SFO
Nonstop1h 35mFrontier
Mon 10/132:20 pmSFO - SNA
Nonstop1h 37mFrontier
Deal found 7/29$90
This Hawaiian Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/31. 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 8/274:22 pmSNA - SFO
Nonstop1h 33mHawaiian Airlines
Wed 9/37:14 amSFO - SNA
Nonstop1h 39mHawaiian Airlines
Deal found 7/31$137
This Kiwi.com 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 Kiwi.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 8/236:45 amSNA - SFO
Nonstop1h 39mMultiple Airlines
Sun 8/246:44 pmSFO - SNA
1 stop23h 35mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 7/29$146
This Alaska Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/31. 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.
Wed 9/109:33 amSNA - SFO
Nonstop1h 35mAlaska Airlines
Sat 9/133:21 pmSFO - SNA
Nonstop1h 39mAlaska Airlines
Deal found 7/31$147
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/30. 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 9/25:58 pmSNA - SFO
Nonstop1h 33mUnited Airlines
Sat 9/1310:40 amSFO - SNA
Nonstop1h 36mUnited Airlines
Deal found 7/30$155
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.
Sat 8/231:10 pmLGB - SFO
1 stop8h 25mSouthwest
Tue 8/268:35 amSFO - LGB
1 stop6h 40mSouthwest
Deal found 7/29$197
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/31. 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 8/147:01 amLGB - SFO
1 stop16h 47mDelta
Thu 8/2110:00 amSFO - LGB
1 stop11h 43mDelta
Deal found 7/31$512

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Customize your flight search to find flights from Orange County to San Francisco 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 Orange County to San Francisco that are best for you.

Fly from

Orange County

Fly to

San Francisco

Route

Depart

Return

Price

Santa AnaSan Francisco

SNA - SFO

SNASFO

Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty

Fri 10/10

6:59 pm-8:34 pm

Nonstop1h 35m

San Francisco

Mon 10/13

2:20 pm-3:57 pm

Nonstop1h 37m

$90

Santa AnaSan Francisco

SNA - SFO

SNASFO

Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty

Wed 8/27

4:22 pm-5:55 pm

Nonstop1h 33m

San Francisco

Wed 9/3

7:14 am-8:53 am

Nonstop1h 39m

$137

Santa AnaSan Francisco

SNA - SFO

SNASFO

Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty

Wed 9/10

9:33 am-11:08 am

Nonstop1h 35m

San Francisco

Sat 9/13

3:21 pm-5:00 pm

Nonstop1h 39m

$147

Santa AnaSan Francisco

SNA - SFO

SNASFO

Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty

Tue 9/2

5:58 pm-7:31 pm

Nonstop1h 33m

San Francisco

Sat 9/13

6:55 pm-8:28 pm

Nonstop1h 33m

$155

Santa AnaSan Francisco

SNA - SFO

SNASFO

Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty

Wed 9/17

9:33 am-11:08 am

Nonstop1h 35m

San Francisco

Thu 9/18

5:45 am-6:31 pm

1 stop12h 46m

$156

Santa AnaSan Francisco

SNA - SFO

SNASFO

Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty

Tue 8/26

3:35 pm-9:40 pm

1 stop6h 05m

San Francisco

Wed 8/27

7:50 am-12:20 pm

1 stop4h 30m

$157

Long BeachSan Francisco

LGB - SFO

LGBSFO

Long Beach Municipal

Sat 8/23

1:10 pm-9:35 pm

1 stop8h 25m

San Francisco

Tue 8/26

8:35 am-3:15 pm

1 stop6h 40m

$197

Long BeachSan Francisco

LGB - SFO

LGBSFO

Long Beach Municipal

Thu 8/14

7:01 am-11:48 pm

1 stop16h 47m

San Francisco

Thu 8/21

7:04 pm-12:12 pm

1 stop17h 08m

$523

Santa AnaSan Francisco

SNA - SFO

SNASFO

Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty

Sat 10/25

1:09 pm-6:10 pm

1 stop5h 01m

$60

Santa AnaSan Francisco

SNA - SFO

SNASFO

Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty

Tue 8/26

3:09 pm-4:42 pm

Nonstop1h 33m

$69

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

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

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

Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Orange County to San Francisco (average of $276). Flying from Orange County to San Francisco in June is currently the most expensive (average of $358). 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 KFI to SFO?

Find hourly flight availability from Orange County 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 31, 2025.

When flying from Orange County to San Francisco, the time of day you decide to fly out makes little to no difference towards the overall price you’ll pay on tickets.

Weekly flight availability from Orange County to San Francisco

Explore weekly flight availability from Orange County 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 31, 2025.

The most flights from zzKFI to SFO are scheduled on a Thursday (62 on average). You will have fewer flight options on Monday, which is when the least amount of flights are scheduled (36 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 31, 2025.
Peruse reviews from past customers who have flown with Alaska Airlines, Southwest, and Delta from Orange County to San Francisco to help guide your decision. Reviews also offer insight into each airline's entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
10,000 reviews

Overall

8.0

Comfort

7.8

Crew

8.5

Boarding

8.1

Food

7.1

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

Overall

8.0

Comfort

7.8

Crew

8.5

Boarding

8.1

Food

7.1

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

Overall

8.0

Comfort

7.8

Crew

8.5

Boarding

8.1

Food

7.1

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

Overall

8.0

Comfort

7.8

Crew

8.5

Boarding

8.1

Food

7.1

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

Overall

8.0

Comfort

7.8

Crew

8.5

Boarding

8.1

Food

7.1

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

Overall

8.0

Comfort

7.8

Crew

8.5

Boarding

8.1

Food

7.1

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 Orange County to San Francisco. 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 into for flights to San Francisco from Orange County?

    Located just 11.8 mi from the city center, San Francisco (SFO) is the airport most travelers will use when flying to San Francisco from Orange County.

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

    Flights from Orange County to San Francisco have been viewed 87 times in the past calendar month.

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

    $60 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 $69 and $74, respectively.

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

    The top 3 most reliable airlines when flying from Orange County to San Francisco are Iberia (92%), Qatar Airways (91%) and British Airways (88%).

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

    Looking at all options, your cheapest flight can be booked for $44. While the most popular route (Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty - San Francisco) can be booked for $118 on average our data indicates $1,045 when flying from Orange County to San Francisco.

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

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

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

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

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

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

    Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Orange County to San Francisco (average of $276). Flying from Orange County to San Francisco in June is currently the most expensive (average of $358). 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 Orange County to San Francisco

Discover the top 7 airlines that operate flights from Orange County 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 31, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Spirit AirlinesCheapest$34Average$102FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time65%
FrontierCheapest$39Average$116FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%
Hawaiian AirlinesCheapest$53Average$178FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time85%
United AirlinesCheapest$59Average$209FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
Alaska AirlinesCheapest$87Average$211FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
DeltaCheapest$90Average$167FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
American AirlinesCheapest$196Average$353FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%

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