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$26+ Cheap flights from San Diego (SAN) to Irvine, CA

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SAN — LAX
Apr 2 — Apr 91
Wed 4/2
Wed 4/9
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Round-trip from

$65
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One-way from

$26
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Popular in

March

Cheapest in

October

Average price

$268
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Cheapest flights from San Diego to Irvine
Explore the most affordable flight options available from San Diego to Irvine. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on March 28, 2025.

This Cheapflightsfares deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/26. 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 4/228:29 amSAN - LAX
1 stop11h 52mSpirit Airlines
Tue 4/297:55 pmLAX - SAN
1 stop11h 39mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 3/26$65
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/26. 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 5/37:25 pmSAN - LAX
Nonstop1h 06mUnited Airlines
Sat 5/310:36 pmLAX - SAN
1 stop10h 15mUnited Airlines
Deal found 3/26$172
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/26. 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.
Wed 4/236:15 amSAN - LAX
Nonstop1h 14mDelta
Sat 4/264:00 pmLAX - SAN
Nonstop0h 52mDelta
Deal found 3/26$179
This Expedia deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/26. 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 Expedia is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 6/209:32 pmSAN - LAX
1 stop9h 48mMultiple Airlines
Tue 7/18:30 pmLAX - SAN
1 stop10h 58mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 3/26$195
This Alaska Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/26. 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.
Thu 7/1012:41 pmSAN - LAX
1 stop8h 43mAlaska Airlines
Wed 7/168:32 amLAX - SAN
1 stop7h 37mAlaska Airlines
Deal found 3/26$209

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Customize your flight search to find flights from San Diego to Irvine 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 March 28, 2025.
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San DiegoLos Angeles

SAN - LAX

SANLAX

San Diego

Tue 4/22

8:29 am-8:21 pm

1 stop11h 52m

Los Angeles

Tue 4/29

7:55 pm-7:34 am

1 stop11h 39m

$65

San DiegoLos Angeles

SAN - LAX

SANLAX

San Diego

Sat 5/3

7:25 pm-8:31 pm

Nonstop1h 06m

Los Angeles

Sat 5/3

10:36 pm-8:51 am

1 stop10h 15m

$172

San DiegoLos Angeles

SAN - LAX

SANLAX

San Diego

Wed 4/23

6:15 am-7:29 am

Nonstop1h 14m

Los Angeles

Sat 4/26

4:00 pm-4:52 pm

Nonstop0h 52m

$179

San DiegoLos Angeles

SAN - LAX

SANLAX

San Diego

Fri 6/20

9:32 pm-7:20 am

1 stop9h 48m

Los Angeles

Tue 7/1

8:30 pm-7:28 am

1 stop10h 58m

$195

San DiegoLos Angeles

SAN - LAX

SANLAX

San Diego

Wed 4/30

8:55 am-3:28 pm

1 stop6h 33m

Los Angeles

Sat 5/3

11:50 am-4:28 pm

1 stop4h 38m

$217

San DiegoLos Angeles

SAN - LAX

SANLAX

San Diego

Tue 4/15

6:15 am-12:09 pm

1 stop5h 54m

$26

San DiegoLos Angeles

SAN - LAX

SANLAX

San Diego

Fri 5/23

9:07 pm-7:20 am

1 stop10h 13m

$107

San DiegoLos Angeles

SAN - LAX

SANLAX

San Diego

Mon 4/7

6:15 am-5:11 pm

2 stops34h 56m

$147

San DiegoLos Angeles

SAN - LAX

SANLAX

San Diego

Mon 4/21

6:29 am-8:50 pm

2 stops14h 21m

$194

San DiegoLos Angeles

SAN - LAX

SANLAX

San Diego

Sat 5/24

5:50 pm-7:18 am

2 stops13h 28m

$201

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Best time to book a flight from San Diego to Irvine

Have a flexible travel schedule? Discover the best time to fly to Irvine from San Diego with our price prediction graph.
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Everything you need to know about your flight from San Diego to Irvine

How far ahead should I book a flight from San Diego to Irvine?

Use this chart to determine the optimal time to book a round-trip flight from San Diego to Irvine. Price data was last updated on March 21, 2025.

To ensure you get the cheapest price possible for a flight from San Diego to Irvine, you should look to book at least 19 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.

What is the cheapest month to book a flight from San Diego to Irvine?

Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from San Diego to Irvine (average of $246). Flying from San Diego to Irvine in March is currently the most expensive (average of $330). 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 SAN to IR9?

Find hourly flight availability from San Diego to Irvine. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated March 28, 2025.

Regardless of the time of day you decide to fly, the ticket price will remain around the same. Book flights from San Diego to Irvine as you normally would.

What is the cheapest day to fly from San Diego to Irvine?

Use this chart to determine the cheapest time to fly round-trip from San Diego to Irvine. Price data was last updated on December 16, 2024.

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

Weekly flight availability from San Diego to Irvine

Explore weekly flight availability from San Diego to Irvine. 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 March 28, 2025.

The most flights from SAN to IR9 are scheduled on a Thursday (41 on average). You will have fewer flight options on Saturday, which is when the least amount of flights are scheduled (18 on average).

Rainfall in Irvine by month

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

In terms of precipitation, rainfall in Irvine 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 Irvine when rainfall is around 0.0 in.

Temperature in Irvine by month

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

If weather is an important factor for your trip to Irvine, 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 Irvine

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to Irvine. 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 Irvine. Reviews last updated March 28, 2025.
See what other customers who have flown with Alaska Airlines, Delta and United Airlines from San Diego to Irvine have to say. Reviews also offer insight into each airline's entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
9,798 reviews

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.2

Entertainment

7.1

Comfort

7.9

Crew

8.5

Food

7.1

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Sam,Aug 2024

SAN - HNL

It was such a great experience. The crew were very helpful and kind throughout the journey. I’ve been telling my husband that it was the best plane experience I’ve ever been in.
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
9,798 reviews
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
9,798 reviews

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.2

Entertainment

7.1

Comfort

7.9

Crew

8.5

Food

7.1

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Sam,Aug 2024

SAN - HNL

It was such a great experience. The crew were very helpful and kind throughout the journey. I’ve been telling my husband that it was the best plane experience I’ve ever been in.
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,896 reviews
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
9,798 reviews

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.2

Entertainment

7.1

Comfort

7.9

Crew

8.5

Food

7.1

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Sam,Aug 2024

SAN - HNL

It was such a great experience. The crew were very helpful and kind throughout the journey. I’ve been telling my husband that it was the best plane experience I’ve ever been in.
United Airlines
7.4
Good
8,603 reviews
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
9,798 reviews

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.2

Entertainment

7.1

Comfort

7.9

Crew

8.5

Food

7.1

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Sam,Aug 2024

SAN - HNL

It was such a great experience. The crew were very helpful and kind throughout the journey. I’ve been telling my husband that it was the best plane experience I’ve ever been in.
American Airlines
7.2
Good
10,000 reviews
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
9,798 reviews

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.2

Entertainment

7.1

Comfort

7.9

Crew

8.5

Food

7.1

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Sam,Aug 2024

SAN - HNL

It was such a great experience. The crew were very helpful and kind throughout the journey. I’ve been telling my husband that it was the best plane experience I’ve ever been in.
Spirit Airlines
6.3
Okay
7,881 reviews
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
9,798 reviews

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.2

Entertainment

7.1

Comfort

7.9

Crew

8.5

Food

7.1

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Sam,Aug 2024

SAN - HNL

It was such a great experience. The crew were very helpful and kind throughout the journey. I’ve been telling my husband that it was the best plane experience I’ve ever been in.

Related info for your journey

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from San Diego to Irvine. 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 Diego to Irvine?

    San Diego (SAN) is the airport you will fly out of if you book a flight from San Diego to Irvine. You should not have trouble finding flights to Irvine from San Diego; the airport handles an average of 27 outbound flights to Irvine per day. You should also have plenty of airline options to choose from since 4 airlines have flights from the San Diego airport to Irvine. It is only a 2.6 mi journey to San Diego (SAN) from San Diego’s city center.

  • How popular is this San Diego to Irvine flight route?

    Flights from San Diego to Irvine have been viewed 62 times in the past calendar month.

  • What are the cheapest airlines to fly from San Diego to Irvine one-way?

    To fly one-way, consider booking your trip with Spirit Airlines, which is currently one of the cheapest options available, starting at $26. Alaska Airlines flights start at $101 while deals on American Airlines start at $194 one-way.

  • What are the most reliable airlines from San Diego to Irvine?

    No one likes to see their flight delayed. When booking a flight from San Diego to Irvine consider choosing ITA Airways (100%), China Eastern (95%) or Air China (94%) as they are the most reliable in getting you off to your destination on time.

  • What are the cheapest flights from San Diego to Irvine?

    While on average a flight from San Diego to Irvine is generally $1,711, our data shows the cheapest flight currently is $118. When looking at the most popular route, (San Diego - Los Angeles), you can expect to pay $77 for that flight.

  • Can I find deals for flights from San Diego to Irvine that include hotel bookings?

    Yes. In addition to deals on San Diego to Irvine flights, Cheapflights offers vacation packages that include both flights and hotel.

  • How can I find direct flights from San Diego to Irvine?

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

  • Can I find deals for business class flights from San Diego to Irvine?

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from San Diego to Irvine 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 Diego to Irvine?

    Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from San Diego to Irvine (average of $246). Flying from San Diego to Irvine in March is currently the most expensive (average of $330). 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 4 airlines flying from San Diego to Irvine

Discover the top 4 airlines that operate flights from San Diego to Irvine. 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 March 28, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Spirit AirlinesCheapest$73Average$117FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time65%
United AirlinesCheapest$158Average$226FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
DeltaCheapest$158Average$184FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
Alaska AirlinesCheapest$281Average$436FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
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