Costa Mesa

$29+ Cheap flights from San Francisco (SFO) to Costa Mesa, CA

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SFO — LAX
Nov 18 — Nov 251
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The best prices from San Francisco to Costa Mesa are usually found in September or August, booked 84 days in advance, depart on a Tuesday or Wednesday and return on a Tuesday

Cheap flight deals from San Francisco to Costa Mesa

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from San Francisco (SFO) 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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Best time to find cheap flights, 16% potential price drop
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Explore the most affordable flight options available from San Francisco to Costa Mesa. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on November 13, 2024.

This Cheapflightsfares deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/13. 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.
Tue 11/192:46 pmSFO - LAX
Nonstop1h 27mFrontier
Thu 11/219:08 amLAX - SFO
Nonstop1h 26mFrontier
Deal found 11/13$47
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Thu 12/54:43 pmSFO - LAX
Nonstop1h 31mMultiple Airlines
Sun 12/88:23 amLAX - SFO
Nonstop1h 30mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 11/12$102
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/13. 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.
Sat 12/76:55 pmSFO - LAX
Nonstop1h 29mDelta
Sun 12/86:50 amLAX - SFO
Nonstop1h 25mDelta
Deal found 11/13$127
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Wed 12/412:20 pmSFO - LAX
Nonstop1h 34mAlaska Airlines
Wed 12/44:39 pmLAX - SFO
Nonstop1h 27mAlaska Airlines
Deal found 11/13$131
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Wed 12/411:20 amSFO - LAX
1 stop4h 35mSouthwest
Wed 12/47:50 pmLAX - SFO
Nonstop1h 25mSouthwest
Deal found 11/13$142

Find flights from San Francisco to Costa Mesa within your budget

Customize your flight search to find flights from San Francisco 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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$133

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$197

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11:24 am-12:51 pm

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$29

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$59

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7:05 am-12:35 pm

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$68

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6:00 am-7:33 am

Nonstop1h 33m

$69

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Best time to book a flight from San Francisco to Costa Mesa

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Travel insights for flights from San Francisco to Costa Mesa

Get recent, data-driven insights about flights from San Francisco to Costa Mesa including ideal travel times, pricing trends, and more.

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

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

The price you pay for your flight from San Francisco to Costa Mesa may vary depending on when you book. For the best chance of a lower fare, look to book 84 days in advance of your trip. Fares are likely to increase a fortnight or so before your departure date.

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

Currently, September is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from San Francisco to Costa Mesa (average of $240). Flying from San Francisco 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 SFO to CM3?

Find hourly flight availability from San Francisco 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 San Francisco to Costa Mesa as you normally would.

What is the cheapest day to fly from San Francisco to Costa Mesa?

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

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

Weekly flight availability from San Francisco to Costa Mesa

Explore weekly flight availability from San Francisco 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 SFO to CM3 are scheduled on a Monday (160 on average). You will have fewer flight options on Saturday, which is when the least amount of flights are scheduled (62 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.
Read reviews from past customers who have flown Alaska Airlines, Delta and Southwest from San Francisco to Costa Mesa. In addition to providing an overall rating, users have also rated airlines in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
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8.7

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No issues. I needed pre boarding and I was able to get it without issue

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5,048 reviews

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7.7

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No issues. I needed pre boarding and I was able to get it without issue

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5,048 reviews

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8.7

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7.7

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No issues. I needed pre boarding and I was able to get it without issue

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5,048 reviews

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8.7

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8.1

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7.7

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No issues. I needed pre boarding and I was able to get it without issue

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5,048 reviews

Overall

8.1

Crew

8.7

Food

7.2

Comfort

8.1

Entertainment

7.7

Boarding

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Reviews

1 / 10

No issues. I needed pre boarding and I was able to get it without issue

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Good
10,000 reviews
8.1
Very good
5,048 reviews

Overall

8.1

Crew

8.7

Food

7.2

Comfort

8.1

Entertainment

7.7

Boarding

8.3

Reviews

1 / 10

No issues. I needed pre boarding and I was able to get it without issue

Related info for your journey

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from San Francisco 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 airport do you fly from for flights from San Francisco to Costa Mesa?

    Located just 11.8 mi from the city center, San Francisco is the airport most travelers will use when flying to Costa Mesa from San Francisco. Booking flights from San Francisco (SFO) to Costa Mesa should be relatively easy as there are 123 daily outbound flights to Costa Mesa from 10 different airlines.

  • How popular is this San Francisco to Costa Mesa flight route?

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

    One-way options have recently been found by users for as low as $29 on Frontier. Other airlines that offer cheap prices include Delta from $59 and Southwest from $68 one-way.

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

    Consider Horizon Air (100%), ANA (96%) or Aeromexico (94%) when booking your flight. These represent the most reliable airlines when flying from San Francisco to Costa Mesa.

  • What are the cheapest flights from San Francisco to Costa Mesa?

    Looking at all options, your cheapest flight can be booked for $33. While the most popular route (San Francisco - Los Angeles) can be booked for $32 on average our data indicates $798 when flying from San Francisco to Costa Mesa.

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

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

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

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

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

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from San Francisco 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 San Francisco to Costa Mesa?

    Currently, September is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from San Francisco to Costa Mesa (average of $240). Flying from San Francisco 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 9 airlines flying from San Francisco to Costa Mesa

Discover the top 9 airlines that operate flights from San Francisco 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
Spirit AirlinesCheapest$31Average$101FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time65%
FrontierCheapest$34Average$89FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%
JetBlueCheapest$38Average$129FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%
DeltaCheapest$45Average$187FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
Alaska AirlinesCheapest$55Average$193FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
Breeze AirwaysCheapest$62Average$144FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
United AirlinesCheapest$95Average$273FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
American AirlinesCheapest$95Average$320FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
SouthwestCheapest$108Average$267FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time63%
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