Costa Mesa

$37+ Cheap flights from Dallas/Fort Worth (DFW) to Costa Mesa, CA

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DFW — LAX
Nov 18 — Nov 251
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The best prices from Dallas/Fort Worth to Costa Mesa are usually found in September or January, booked 41 days in advance, depart on a Tuesday or Wednesday and return on a Wednesday

Cheap flight deals from Dallas/Fort Worth to Costa Mesa

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Dallas/Fort Worth (DFW) to Costa Mesa (CM3). Learn about various techniques such as flexible date searches, comparing prices across and setting up price alerts. Use these methods to find the cheapest flights available for your travel needs. Data last updated November 13, 2024.

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Round-trip from

$63
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One-way from

$37
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High demand for flights, 24% potential price rise
Best time to find cheap flights, 29% potential price drop
From Dallas/Fort Worth to Costa Mesa
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Cheapest flights from Dallas/Fort Worth to Costa Mesa
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Dallas/Fort Worth to Costa Mesa. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on November 13, 2024.

This FareScan deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/11. 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 FareScan is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 12/105:00 amDFW - LAX
Nonstop3h 31mSpirit Airlines
Tue 12/107:29 pmLAX - DFW
Nonstop3h 00mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 11/11$76
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Tue 12/1012:09 pmDFW - LAX
Nonstop3h 23mFrontier
Thu 12/124:20 pmLAX - DFW
1 stop5h 34mFrontier
Deal found 11/13$91
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Tue 12/178:30 amDFW - LAX
1 stop14h 00mMultiple Airlines
Wed 1/159:30 pmLAX - DFW
1 stop5h 10mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 11/12$104
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Sat 12/77:45 pmDFW - LAX
Nonstop3h 27mAmerican Airlines
Tue 12/1012:55 amLAX - DFW
Nonstop3h 06mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 11/12$218

Find flights from Dallas/Fort Worth to Costa Mesa within your budget

Customize your flight search to find flights from Dallas/Fort Worth to Costa Mesa 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 2,744,491 searches. Data last updated November 13, 2024.

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DallasLos Angeles

DFW - LAX

DFWLAX

Dallas/Fort Worth

Tue 12/10

5:00 am-6:31 am

Nonstop3h 31m

Los Angeles

Tue 12/10

7:29 pm-12:29 am

Nonstop3h 00m

$76

DallasLos Angeles

DFW - LAX

DFWLAX

Dallas/Fort Worth

Tue 12/10

12:09 pm-1:32 pm

Nonstop3h 23m

Los Angeles

Tue 12/17

6:30 am-6:59 pm

1 stop10h 29m

$93

DallasLos Angeles

DFW - LAX

DFWLAX

Dallas/Fort Worth

Tue 12/17

8:30 am-8:30 pm

1 stop14h 00m

Los Angeles

Wed 1/15

9:30 pm-4:40 am

1 stop5h 10m

$104

DallasLos Angeles

DFW - LAX

DFWLAX

Dallas/Fort Worth

Tue 1/7

2:00 pm-3:26 pm

Nonstop3h 26m

Los Angeles

Thu 1/9

1:15 am-6:20 am

Nonstop3h 05m

$199

DallasLos Angeles

DFW - LAX

DFWLAX

Dallas/Fort Worth

Tue 11/26

10:00 pm-8:11 am

1 stop12h 11m

$52

DallasLos Angeles

DFW - LAX

DFWLAX

Dallas/Fort Worth

Wed 1/15

7:54 am-1:51 pm

1 stop7h 57m

$54

DallasLos Angeles

DFW - LAX

DFWLAX

Dallas/Fort Worth

Sat 12/14

4:00 pm-5:31 pm

Nonstop3h 31m

$90

DallasLos Angeles

DFW - LAX

DFWLAX

Dallas/Fort Worth

Mon 11/18

8:59 pm-1:50 pm

1 stop18h 51m

$101

DallasLos Angeles

DFW - LAX

DFWLAX

Dallas/Fort Worth

Wed 12/18

10:00 am-2:18 pm

1 stop6h 18m

$159

DallasLos Angeles

DFW - LAX

DFWLAX

Dallas/Fort Worth

Mon 1/13

3:51 pm-11:59 pm

2 stops10h 08m

$163

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Best time to book a flight from Dallas/Fort Worth to Costa Mesa

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Travel insights for flights from Dallas/Fort Worth to Costa Mesa

Get recent, data-driven insights about flights from Dallas/Fort Worth to Costa Mesa including ideal travel times, pricing trends, and more.

How far ahead should I book a flight from Dallas/Fort Worth Airport to Costa Mesa?

Use this chart to determine the optimal time to book a round-trip flight from Dallas/Fort Worth to Costa Mesa. Price data was last updated on November 8, 2024.

The best time to book flights from Dallas/Fort Worth Airport to Costa Mesa is 41 days before your desired departure date. The cost of your flight will likely increase significantly if you book two weeks in advance of your flight.

What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Dallas/Fort Worth Airport to Costa Mesa?

Currently, September is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Dallas/Fort Worth Airport to Costa Mesa (average of $240). Flying from Dallas/Fort Worth Airport to Costa Mesa in July is currently the most expensive (average of $321). 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 DFW to CM3?

Find hourly flight availability from Dallas/Fort Worth to Costa Mesa. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated November 13, 2024.

Regardless of the time of day you decide to fly, the ticket price will remain around the same. Book flights from Dallas/Fort Worth Airport to Costa Mesa as you normally would.

What is the cheapest day to fly from Dallas/Fort Worth Airport to Costa Mesa?

Use this chart to determine the cheapest time to fly round-trip from Dallas/Fort Worth to Costa Mesa. Price data was last updated on November 10, 2024.

Travelers seeking maximum savings on their Dallas/Fort Worth Airport to Costa Mesa flight should consider departing on Tuesday evenings when fares are most often at their lowest. Sunday mornings flights should be avoided if possible as fares are typically the most expensive at this time.

Weekly flight availability from Dallas/Fort Worth Airport to Costa Mesa

Explore weekly flight availability from Dallas/Fort Worth to Costa Mesa. 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 November 13, 2024.

The most flights from DFW to CM3 are scheduled on a Monday (77 on average). You will have fewer flight options on Saturday, which is when the least amount of flights are scheduled (59 on average).

Rainfall in Costa Mesa by month

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

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

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to Costa Mesa. 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 Costa Mesa. Reviews last updated November 13, 2024.
See what other customers who have flown with Spirit Airlines and Frontier from Dallas to Costa Mesa have to say. Users can see the overall rating for each airline as well as how each is rated in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
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Very good
9,434 reviews

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.2

Food

7.2

Entertainment

7.1

Crew

8.6

Comfort

7.9

Reviews

1 / 10

Service was good. We pre-ordered a snack but never made it to us.

8.0
Very good
9,434 reviews
8.0
Very good
9,434 reviews

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.2

Food

7.2

Entertainment

7.1

Crew

8.6

Comfort

7.9

Reviews

1 / 10

Service was good. We pre-ordered a snack but never made it to us.

8.0
Very good
8,789 reviews
8.0
Very good
9,434 reviews

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.2

Food

7.2

Entertainment

7.1

Crew

8.6

Comfort

7.9

Reviews

1 / 10

Service was good. We pre-ordered a snack but never made it to us.

7.5
Good
3,448 reviews
8.0
Very good
9,434 reviews

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.2

Food

7.2

Entertainment

7.1

Crew

8.6

Comfort

7.9

Reviews

1 / 10

Service was good. We pre-ordered a snack but never made it to us.

7.4
Good
9,189 reviews
8.0
Very good
9,434 reviews

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.2

Food

7.2

Entertainment

7.1

Crew

8.6

Comfort

7.9

Reviews

1 / 10

Service was good. We pre-ordered a snack but never made it to us.

7.2
Good
10,000 reviews
8.0
Very good
9,434 reviews

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.2

Food

7.2

Entertainment

7.1

Crew

8.6

Comfort

7.9

Reviews

1 / 10

Service was good. We pre-ordered a snack but never made it to us.

Related info for your journey

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from Dallas/Fort Worth to Costa Mesa. Access travel guides, tips, and recommendations to enhance your travel experience. Get information about local attractions, weather, transportation options, and more.
  • What are the cheapest airlines to fly from Dallas/Fort Worth Airport to Costa Mesa one-way?

    To fly one-way, consider booking your trip with Spirit Airlines, which is currently one of the cheapest options available, starting at $37. Frontier flights start at $41 while deals on Delta start at $90 one-way.

  • What are the most reliable airlines from Dallas/Fort Worth Airport to Costa Mesa?

    Before booking your flight to Costa Mesa from Dallas/Fort Worth Airport, check out the most reliable airlines to get you to your destination on time: Scandinavian Airlines (100%), Air France (100%), KLM( 99%).

  • What are the cheapest flights from Dallas/Fort Worth Airport to Costa Mesa?

    The cheapest flight price from Dallas/Fort Worth Airport to Costa Mesa is $40. On average you can expect to pay $1,130. The most popular route, (Dallas/Fort Worth - Los Angeles), can usually be booked for $76.

  • Can I find deals for flights from Dallas/Fort Worth to Costa Mesa that include hotel bookings?

    Yes. In addition to deals on Dallas/Fort Worth to Costa Mesa flights, Cheapflights offers vacation packages that include both flights and hotel.

  • How can I find direct flights from Dallas/Fort Worth to Costa Mesa?

    After entering your origin and destination, apply the non-stop filter on the search result page to find direct flights from Dallas/Fort Worth to Costa Mesa.

  • Can I find deals for business class flights from Dallas/Fort Worth to Costa Mesa?

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Dallas/Fort Worth to Costa Mesa 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 Dallas/Fort Worth Airport to Costa Mesa?

    Currently, September is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Dallas/Fort Worth Airport to Costa Mesa (average of $240). Flying from Dallas/Fort Worth Airport to Costa Mesa in July is currently the most expensive (average of $321). 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 Dallas/Fort Worth to Costa Mesa

Discover the top 7 airlines that operate flights from Dallas/Fort Worth to Costa Mesa. 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 2,744,491 searches. Data last updated November 13, 2024.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
FrontierCheapest$39Average$171FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%
Spirit AirlinesCheapest$85Average$180FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time65%
DeltaCheapest$108Average$322FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
American AirlinesCheapest$163Average$380FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
SouthwestCheapest$180Average$388FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time63%
United AirlinesCheapest$260Average$390FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
Alaska AirlinesCheapest$389Average$601FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
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