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$520+ Cheap flights from Orange County to Bay City (MBS)

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 3/29. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
SNA — MBS
Mar 9 — Mar 161
Mon 3/9
Mon 3/16
1 adult, Economy
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Cheap flight deals from Orange County to Bay City

Cheapest flights from Orange County to Bay City
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Orange County to Bay City. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on February 7, 2026.

This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/2. 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.
Sat 2/710:51 am
SNA
-
MBS
1 stop6h 26m
United Airlines
Tue 2/105:46 pm
MBS
-
SNA
1 stop7h 38m
United Airlines
Deal found 2/2$574
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/4. 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 2/206:45 am
SNA
-
MBS
1 stop7h 17m
United Airlines
Tue 2/246:10 pm
MBS
-
SNA
1 stop7h 20m
United Airlines
Deal found 2/4$604
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/5. 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 2/272:22 pm
SNA
-
MBS
1 stop19h 58m
United Airlines
Thu 3/57:55 pm
MBS
-
SNA
1 stop29h 31m
United Airlines
Deal found 2/5$672

Find flight deals from Orange County to Bay City

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Round-trip from

$604
(United Airlines)

One-way from

$520
(Delta)

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September

Average price

$431
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Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Orange County to Bay City that are best for you.

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Santa AnaBay City

SNA - MBS

SNAMBS

Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty

Fri 2/20

6:45 am-5:02 pm

1 stop7h 17m

Bay City MBS Intl

Tue 2/24

6:10 pm-10:30 pm

1 stop7h 20m

$604

Santa AnaBay City

SNA - MBS

SNAMBS

Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty

Fri 2/27

2:22 pm-1:20 pm

1 stop19h 58m

Bay City MBS Intl

Thu 3/5

7:55 pm-10:26 pm

1 stop29h 31m

$672

Santa AnaBay City

SNA - MBS

SNAMBS

Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty

Fri 7/17

9:27 pm-1:27 pm

2 stops13h 00m

Bay City MBS Intl

Sat 7/18

7:30 pm-9:05 am

2 stops16h 35m

$819

Santa AnaBay City

SNA - MBS

SNAMBS

Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty

Fri 7/17

12:15 pm-10:13 pm

1 stop6h 58m

Bay City MBS Intl

Sat 7/18

6:00 am-1:15 pm

2 stops10h 15m

$842

Santa AnaBay City

SNA - MBS

SNAMBS

Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty

Sun 3/29

12:34 pm-10:23 pm

1 stop6h 49m

$520

Santa AnaBay City

SNA - MBS

SNAMBS

Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty

Sat 3/28

9:55 am-10:23 pm

2 stops9h 28m

$815

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What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Orange County to Bay City?

Currently, November is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Orange County to Bay City (average of $113). Flying from Orange County to Bay City in January is currently the most expensive (average of $253). 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.

Reviews of airlines servicing Bay City

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to Bay City. 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 Bay City. Reviews last updated February 7, 2026.
Get a feel of what it's like to fly with United Airlines from Orange County to Bay City 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.
United Airlines
7.4
Good
9,244 reviews

Comfort

7.3

Crew

8.1

Entertainment

7.1

Food

6.6

Overall

7.4

Boarding

7.7

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Kathy,Jun 2024

RDD - SFO

United has consistently been good. Every now and then there is a crew member that should probably retire, but most of them are excellent.
United Airlines
7.4
Good
9,244 reviews
United Airlines
7.4
Good
9,244 reviews

Comfort

7.3

Crew

8.1

Entertainment

7.1

Food

6.6

Overall

7.4

Boarding

7.7

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Kathy,Jun 2024

RDD - SFO

United has consistently been good. Every now and then there is a crew member that should probably retire, but most of them are excellent.

Related info for your journey

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from Orange County to Bay City. 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 Bay City from Orange County?

    Bay City MBS Intl (MBS) is the airport you will fly into if you book a flight from Orange County to Bay City. It is only a 10.8 mi journey from MBS Intl (MBS) to Bay City’s city center.

  • How long is the flight from Orange County to Bay City?

    A quick flight from Orange County to Bay City can take about 7h 17m. United Airlines provides one of the quickest options available for as low as $604. The distance from Orange County to Bay City is about 1930 mi.

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

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

  • How can I find direct flights from Orange County to Bay City?

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

  • Can I find deals for business class flights from Orange County to Bay City?

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Orange County to Bay City 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 Bay City?

    Currently, November is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Orange County to Bay City (average of $113). Flying from Orange County to Bay City in January is currently the most expensive (average of $253). 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 airline flying from Orange County to Bay City

Discover the top airline that operate flights from Orange County to Bay City. 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 February 7, 2026.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
United AirlinesCheapest$339Average$488FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%

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