What is the cheapest month to fly to Costa Mesa?

Currently, the cheapest month for flights to Costa Mesa is January . The most expensive month for flights is March . The cheapest prices are shown above but prices will vary according to departure times, airlines, class and how early you book.

Can I find cheaper flights to Costa Mesa if I am willing to have layovers?

Yes, flights with layovers are often cheaper than direct flights. Keep an eye out for flight deals to Costa Mesa on Cheapflights that require 1 or 2 stops for potential cost savings.

What is the best airline to fly to Costa Mesa?

Based on reviews from Cheapflights users, Frontier is rated the highest out of the airlines that fly to Costa Mesa.

How much is a round-trip flight to Costa Mesa?

A round-trip flight to Costa Mesa will typically cost around $36, however they can be found for as little as $34.

Where does the fastest flight to Costa Mesa depart from?

For those looking to save time traveling to Costa Mesa, Palm Springs offers the quickest one-way flight (0 hours 53 minutes).

Does Los Angeles have rental cars?

Yes. Those touching down at Los Angeles can take advantage of the rental car services offered upon their arrival.

Are there hotels close to Los Angeles?

Yes. Los Angeles has hotels nearby for those requiring accommodations. 2br Furn Home - Safe/Quiet/Clean So Bay Nr Bch/Lax is the closest property to Los Angeles (0.0 mi away from Los Angeles).

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One-way from	$72

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Explore the most affordable flight options available to Costa Mesa. Find the lowest fares based on data from user searches, with prices last updated on March 27, 2025.

Tue 4/296:04 pmEWR - LAX

1 stop8h 51mSpirit Airlines

Wed 4/3011:58 amLAX - EWR

1 stop8h 08mSpirit Airlines

Deal found 3/26$157

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Sat 4/265:30 amLAX - LGA

1 stop14h 31mSpirit Airlines

Deal found 3/26$182

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Nonstop6h 11mFrontier

Fri 5/28:50 pmLAX - JFK

Nonstop5h 40mFrontier

Deal found 3/27$183

Wed 5/147:59 pmEWR - LAX

Nonstop6h 18mMultiple Airlines

Sat 5/172:23 pmLAX - EWR

Nonstop5h 26mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 3/27$192

Tue 4/291:00 pmJFK - LAX

1 stop9h 07mMultiple Airlines

Sat 5/38:50 pmLAX - JFK

Nonstop5h 40mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 3/27$219

Wed 5/216:30 pmEWR - LAX

Nonstop6h 08mUnited Airlines

Wed 5/287:00 amLAX - EWR

Nonstop5h 34mUnited Airlines

Deal found 3/26$237

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Nonstop6h 20mJetBlue

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Nonstop5h 31mJetBlue

Deal found 3/26$237

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1 stop8h 49mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 3/26$246

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Nonstop5h 28mJetBlue

Deal found 3/26$252

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1 stop8h 10mDelta

Mon 5/1212:59 amLAX - EWR

1 stop7h 59mDelta

Deal found 3/26$257

Tue 9/169:00 amEWR - LAX

Nonstop5h 49mHawaiian Airlines

Tue 9/239:26 pmLAX - EWR

Nonstop5h 33mHawaiian Airlines

Deal found 3/26$267

Wed 4/236:00 amJFK - LAX

Nonstop6h 10mDelta

Wed 4/304:30 pmLAX - JFK

Nonstop5h 28mDelta

Deal found 3/27$267

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Tue 4/296:04 pmEWR - LAX

1 stop8h 51mSpirit Airlines

Wed 4/3011:58 amLAX - EWR

1 stop8h 08mSpirit Airlines

Deal found 3/26$157

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Nonstop6h 11mFrontier

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Deal found 3/27$184

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Nonstop5h 26mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 3/27$192

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Deal found 3/26$237

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Deal found 3/26$237

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1 stop8h 06mDelta

Deal found 3/27$257

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Deal found 3/27$267

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Deal found 3/26$286

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Tue 4/291:00 pmJFK - LAX

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Fri 5/28:50 pmLAX - JFK

Nonstop5h 40mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 3/27$219

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Tue 4/17:00 amJFK - LAX

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1 stop9h 59mHawaiian Airlines

Deal found 3/26$370

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Deal found 3/26$259

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Thu 5/14:30 pmLAX - EWR

Nonstop5h 27mUnited Airlines

Deal found 3/26$351

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1 stop13h 50mFrontier

Tue 4/88:18 pmLAX - LGA

1 stop11h 12mFrontier

Deal found 3/27$275

One-way flights to Costa Mesa
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Wed 4/236:00 amEWR - LAX

Nonstop6h 09mSpirit Airlines

Deal found 3/26$72

Mon 4/2111:56 amLGA - LAX

1 stop14h 59mSpirit Airlines

Deal found 3/26$111

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Nonstop6h 11mFrontier

Deal found 3/25$112

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Deal found 3/27$119

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Deal found 3/27$119

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Deal found 3/27$122

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Nonstop6h 27mJetBlue

Deal found 3/26$122

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1 stop9h 53mDelta

Deal found 3/27$129

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Deal found 3/26$133

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Nonstop5h 55mUnited Airlines

Deal found 3/26$134

Sat 4/197:00 amJFK - LAX

Nonstop6h 20mAmerican Airlines

Deal found 3/26$134

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1 stop9h 07mHawaiian Airlines

Deal found 3/26$138

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Tue 4/29

6:04 pm-11:55 pm

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Wed 4/30

11:58 am-11:06 pm

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4:38 pm-12:20 am

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5:30 am-11:01 pm

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$182

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11:30 am-2:41 pm

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2:23 pm-10:49 pm

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$192

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1:00 pm-7:07 pm

1 stop9h 07m

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8:50 pm-5:30 am

Nonstop5h 40m

$219

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11:45 am-2:45 pm

Nonstop6h 00m

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4:30 pm-12:57 am

Nonstop5h 27m

$237

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Tue 4/29

10:00 am-1:20 pm

Nonstop6h 20m

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3:25 pm-11:56 pm

Nonstop5h 31m

$237

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10:59 pm-9:49 am

1 stop13h 50m

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Mon 4/14

6:28 pm-9:00 am

1 stop11h 32m

$250

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EWR - LAX

EWRLAX

Newark

Fri 5/30

8:10 pm-11:16 pm

Nonstop6h 06m

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10:20 pm-6:48 am

Nonstop5h 28m

$252

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6:05 am-11:15 am

1 stop8h 10m

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12:59 am-11:58 am

1 stop7h 59m

$257

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Everything you need to know about your flight to Costa Mesa

When is the best time to book a flight to Costa Mesa?

To ensure you get the cheapest price possible for a flight to Costa Mesa, you should look to book at least 83 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.

How long is the flight to Costa Mesa?

On average, a flight from New York to Costa Mesa takes 7 hours 30 minutes. Flights to Costa Mesa from other popular cities in USA will vary in length. Below are a few examples of popular routes and their flight times.

When is the cheapest time to fly to Costa Mesa?

Users looking for the lowest fares to Costa Mesa should consider flying on Monday evenings, when prices are typically cheapest. Budget-minded travelers will want to avoid Sunday at noon, when prices are usually at their highest.

Weekly flight availability to Costa Mesa

The most flights from New York to Costa Mesa are scheduled on a Wednesday (187 on average). You will have fewer flight options on Sunday, which is when the least amount of flights are scheduled (43 on average).

What are the most popular airlines that fly to Costa Mesa?

The most popular airlines flying from New York to Costa Mesa are JetBlue, United Airlines and Delta.

JetBlue

From $212

United Airlines

From $262

Delta

From $162

Spirit Airlines

From $102

What are the cheapest airlines that fly to Costa Mesa?

The cheapest airlines flying from New York to Costa Mesa are Frontier, Spirit Airlines and Hawaiian Airlines.

Rainfall in Costa Mesa by month

In terms of precipitation, rainfall in Costa Mesa ranges from 0.0 - 3.4 inches per month. February is typically the wettest month, when rainfall can reach 3.4 in. July is typically the driest time to visit Costa Mesa when rainfall is around 0.0 in.

Temperature in Costa Mesa by month

If weather is an important factor for your trip to Costa Mesa, use this chart to help with planning. For those seeking warmer temperatures, July is the ideal time of year to visit, when temperatures reach an average of 73.4 F. Travelers looking to avoid the cold should look outside of January, when temperatures are typically at their lowest (around 57.2 F).

Reviews of airlines servicing Costa Mesa

Read reviews from past customers who have flown Southwest, Alaska Airlines and Delta to Costa Mesa. You can also see how each airline compares in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.

Southwest

8.1

Very good

4,273 reviews

Reviews

1 / 20

10.0

Excellent

Merlyn,Feb 2025

LAX - SMF

New Terminal is neat, lost of stores and places to catch a bite.

Southwest

8.1

Very good

4,273 reviews

Southwest

8.1

Very good

4,273 reviews

Reviews

1 / 20

10.0

Excellent

Merlyn,Feb 2025

LAX - SMF

New Terminal is neat, lost of stores and places to catch a bite.

Alaska Airlines

8.0

Very good

9,795 reviews

Southwest

8.1

Very good

4,273 reviews

Reviews

1 / 20

10.0

Excellent

Merlyn,Feb 2025

LAX - SMF

New Terminal is neat, lost of stores and places to catch a bite.

Delta

8.0

Very good

7,894 reviews

Southwest

8.1

Very good

4,273 reviews

Reviews

1 / 20

10.0

Excellent

Merlyn,Feb 2025

LAX - SMF

New Terminal is neat, lost of stores and places to catch a bite.

Breeze Airways

8.0

Very good

156 reviews

Southwest

8.1

Very good

4,273 reviews

Reviews

1 / 20

10.0

Excellent

Merlyn,Feb 2025

LAX - SMF

New Terminal is neat, lost of stores and places to catch a bite.

Hawaiian Airlines

7.9

Good

2,335 reviews

Southwest

8.1

Very good

4,273 reviews

Reviews

1 / 20

10.0

Excellent

Merlyn,Feb 2025

LAX - SMF

New Terminal is neat, lost of stores and places to catch a bite.

FAQs about flying to Costa Mesa

Can I find cheaper flights to Costa Mesa if I am willing to have layovers?
Yes, flights with layovers are often cheaper than direct flights. Keep an eye out for flight deals to Costa Mesa on Cheapflights that require 1 or 2 stops for potential cost savings.
What is the best airline to fly to Costa Mesa?
Based on reviews from Cheapflights users, Frontier is rated the highest out of the airlines that fly to Costa Mesa.
How much is a round-trip flight to Costa Mesa?
A round-trip flight to Costa Mesa will typically cost around $36, however they can be found for as little as $34.
Where does the fastest flight to Costa Mesa depart from?
For those looking to save time traveling to Costa Mesa, Palm Springs offers the quickest one-way flight (0 hours 53 minutes).
Does Los Angeles have rental cars?
Yes. Those touching down at Los Angeles can take advantage of the rental car services offered upon their arrival.
Are there hotels close to Los Angeles?
Yes. Los Angeles has hotels nearby for those requiring accommodations. 2br Furn Home - Safe/Quiet/Clean So Bay Nr Bch/Lax is the closest property to Los Angeles (0.0 mi away from Los Angeles).

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When is the cheapest time to fly to Costa Mesa?

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Weekly flight availability to Costa Mesa

What are the most popular airlines that fly to Costa Mesa?

What are the cheapest airlines that fly to Costa Mesa?

Rainfall in Costa Mesa by month

Plan your trip to Costa Mesa by taking into account the average rainfall totals by month.

Temperature in Costa Mesa by month

Plan your trip to Costa Mesa by taking into account the average temperature totals by month.

Reviews of airlines servicing Costa Mesa

Read reviews from past customers who have flown Southwest, Alaska Airlines and Delta to Costa Mesa. You can also see how each airline compares in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.

FAQs about flying to Costa Mesa

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How much is a round-trip flight to Costa Mesa?

Where does the fastest flight to Costa Mesa depart from?

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