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$47+ Cheap flights from San Francisco (SFO) to Irvine, CA

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SFO — LAX
Apr 2 — Apr 91
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Cheapflights Tip: The best prices from San Francisco to Irvine are usually found in September or January, booked 58 days in advance, depart on a Friday or Thursday and return on a Friday

Cheap flight deals from San Francisco to Irvine

Keep the following information in mind while searching for San Francisco to Irvine flight deals. Data was last updated March 28, 2025.

Most accurate provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Most trusted provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Round-trip from

$82
(Traveloka)

One-way from

$47
(Mytrip)

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

September

Average price

$158
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From San Francisco to Irvine
One-way flight from San Francisco to Irvine
Highest demand for flights based on searches. 1% potential increase in price ($1 potential increase over avg. RT price).
Cheapest flight prices on average. 2% potential price decrease ($4 potential savings vs. average RT price).
Average for round-trip flights in March 2025

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

This Traveloka deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/27. 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 Traveloka is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 5/152:18 pmSFO - LAX
Nonstop1h 37mFrontier
Wed 5/216:48 pmLAX - SFO
Nonstop1h 39mFrontier
Deal found 3/27$82
This Trip.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/28. 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 Trip.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sun 4/206:00 amSFO - LAX
Nonstop1h 30mMultiple Airlines
Fri 4/256:55 pmLAX - SFO
Nonstop1h 42mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 3/28$116
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/27. 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 4/2611:09 amSFO - LAX
Nonstop1h 36mDelta
Sat 5/37:55 pmLAX - SFO
Nonstop1h 22mDelta
Deal found 3/27$117
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/28. 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 Southwest is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 4/215:10 amSFO - LAX
2 stops7h 45mSouthwest
Fri 4/256:35 amLAX - SFO
Nonstop1h 25mSouthwest
Deal found 3/28$162
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/27. 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 Kiwi.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 4/159:30 amSFO - LAX
Nonstop1h 37mHawaiian Airlines
Fri 4/187:10 amLAX - SFO
Nonstop1h 34mHawaiian Airlines
Deal found 3/27$166
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/27. 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 American Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 4/266:31 amSFO - LAX
Nonstop1h 34mAmerican Airlines
Mon 4/287:37 pmLAX - SFO
1 stop4h 21mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 3/27$184
This Alaska Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/27. 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.
Sat 3/293:52 pmSFO - LAX
Nonstop1h 36mAlaska Airlines
Sat 3/297:55 pmLAX - SFO
Nonstop1h 26mAlaska Airlines
Deal found 3/27$191
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/28. 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 3/2810:58 pmSFO - LAX
Nonstop1h 32mUnited Airlines
Sun 3/306:00 amLAX - SFO
Nonstop1h 29mUnited Airlines
Deal found 3/28$197

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Use the filters below to find and compare flights from San Francisco to Irvine that are best for you.

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San Francisco

Fly to

Irvine

Route

Depart

Return

Price

San FranciscoLos Angeles

SFO - LAX

SFOLAX

San Francisco

Thu 5/15

2:18 pm-3:55 pm

Nonstop1h 37m

Los Angeles

Wed 5/21

6:48 pm-8:27 pm

Nonstop1h 39m

$82

San FranciscoLos Angeles

SFO - LAX

SFOLAX

San Francisco

Sun 4/20

6:00 am-7:30 am

Nonstop1h 30m

Los Angeles

Fri 4/25

6:55 pm-8:37 pm

Nonstop1h 42m

$116

San FranciscoLos Angeles

SFO - LAX

SFOLAX

San Francisco

Sat 4/26

11:09 am-12:45 pm

Nonstop1h 36m

Los Angeles

Sat 5/3

7:55 pm-9:17 pm

Nonstop1h 22m

$117

San FranciscoLos Angeles

SFO - LAX

SFOLAX

San Francisco

Thu 4/10

10:48 am-12:25 pm

Nonstop1h 37m

Los Angeles

Tue 4/15

7:10 am-8:44 am

Nonstop1h 34m

$127

San FranciscoLos Angeles

SFO - LAX

SFOLAX

San Francisco

Mon 4/21

5:10 am-12:55 pm

2 stops7h 45m

Los Angeles

Fri 4/25

6:35 am-8:00 am

Nonstop1h 25m

$162

San FranciscoLos Angeles

SFO - LAX

SFOLAX

San Francisco

Tue 4/15

8:20 am-9:55 am

Nonstop1h 35m

Los Angeles

Thu 4/17

7:55 pm-9:21 pm

Nonstop1h 26m

$166

San FranciscoLos Angeles

SFO - LAX

SFOLAX

San Francisco

Sat 4/26

6:31 am-8:05 am

Nonstop1h 34m

Los Angeles

Mon 4/28

7:37 pm-11:58 pm

1 stop4h 21m

$184

San FranciscoLos Angeles

SFO - LAX

SFOLAX

San Francisco

Mon 3/31

7:05 am-8:39 am

Nonstop1h 34m

Los Angeles

Tue 4/1

9:20 am-10:55 am

Nonstop1h 35m

$214

San FranciscoLos Angeles

SFO - LAX

SFOLAX

San Francisco

Thu 5/15

2:18 pm-3:55 pm

Nonstop1h 37m

$47

San FranciscoLos Angeles

SFO - LAX

SFOLAX

San Francisco

Mon 4/28

4:39 pm-9:48 pm

1 stop5h 09m

$63

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Best time to book a flight from San Francisco to Irvine

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Everything you need to know about your flight from San Francisco to Irvine

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

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

Booking 58 days in advance of your planned departure date is, on average, the best time to get cheap flights from San Francisco to Irvine. The general trend is that the closer you book to the departure date, the more expensive your flight will be.

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

Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from San Francisco to Irvine (average of $246). Flying from San Francisco 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 SFO to IR9?

Find hourly flight availability from San Francisco 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.

When flying from San Francisco to Irvine, the time of day you decide to fly out makes little to no difference towards the overall price you’ll pay on tickets.

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

Use this chart to determine the cheapest time to fly round-trip from San Francisco to Irvine. Price data was last updated on March 23, 2025.

Travelers seeking maximum savings on their San Francisco to Irvine 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 Irvine

Explore weekly flight availability from San Francisco 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 SFO to IR9 are scheduled on a Thursday (189 on average). You will have fewer flight options on Tuesday, which is when the least amount of flights are scheduled (65 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.
Read reviews from past customers who have flown Southwest, Alaska Airlines and Delta from San Francisco to Irvine. You can also see how each airline stacks up in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.

Boarding

8.2

Entertainment

7.6

Crew

8.7

Food

7.1

Comfort

8.1

Overall

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Merlyn,Feb 2025

LAX - SMF

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

Boarding

8.2

Entertainment

7.6

Crew

8.7

Food

7.1

Comfort

8.1

Overall

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Merlyn,Feb 2025

LAX - SMF

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

Boarding

8.2

Entertainment

7.6

Crew

8.7

Food

7.1

Comfort

8.1

Overall

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Merlyn,Feb 2025

LAX - SMF

New Terminal is neat, lost of stores and places to catch a bite.
8.0
Very good

Boarding

8.2

Entertainment

7.6

Crew

8.7

Food

7.1

Comfort

8.1

Overall

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Merlyn,Feb 2025

LAX - SMF

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

Boarding

8.2

Entertainment

7.6

Crew

8.7

Food

7.1

Comfort

8.1

Overall

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Merlyn,Feb 2025

LAX - SMF

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

Boarding

8.2

Entertainment

7.6

Crew

8.7

Food

7.1

Comfort

8.1

Overall

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Merlyn,Feb 2025

LAX - SMF

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

Related info for your journey

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

    Located just 11.8 mi from the city center, San Francisco is the airport most travelers will use when flying to Irvine from San Francisco. Booking flights from San Francisco (SFO) to Irvine should be relatively easy as there are 105 daily outbound flights to Irvine from 11 different airlines.

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

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

    The cheapest airlines for a one-way flight from San Francisco to Irvine are Frontier ($47), Hawaiian Airlines ($63), and Delta ($74).

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

    The top 3 most reliable airlines when flying from San Francisco to Irvine are Air China (91%), Virgin Australia (91%) and Copa Airlines (91%).

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

    On average you can expect to pay $1,240 for a flight from San Francisco to Irvine. The cheapest flight overall is $48 while the most popular route, (San Francisco - Los Angeles) is currently priced at $80.

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

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

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

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

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

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

    Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from San Francisco to Irvine (average of $246). Flying from San Francisco 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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AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Hawaiian AirlinesCheapest$28Average$151FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time85%
FrontierCheapest$29Average$86FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%
Spirit AirlinesCheapest$31Average$98FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time65%
JetBlueCheapest$45Average$123FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%
DeltaCheapest$45Average$182FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
Alaska AirlinesCheapest$59Average$205FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
Breeze AirwaysCheapest$78Average$145FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
United AirlinesCheapest$83Average$242FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
American AirlinesCheapest$100Average$330FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
SouthwestCheapest$118Average$280FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time63%
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