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$31+ Cheap flights from California to Orange County

This is the cheapest one-way flight price found by a Cheapflights user in the last 72 hours by searching for a flight departing on 3/20. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
LAX — SNA
Feb 27 — Mar 61
Thu 2/27
Thu 3/6
1 adult, Economy
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Cheap flight deals from California to Orange County

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Round-trip from

$48
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One-way from

$31
(Cheapflightsfares)
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Cheapest flights from California to Orange County
Explore the most affordable flight options available from California to Orange County. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on February 22, 2025.

This Cheapflightsfares deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/21. 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.
Thu 4/312:59 pmSFO - SNA
Nonstop1h 36mFrontier
Fri 4/45:30 pmSNA - SFO
Nonstop1h 37mFrontier
Deal found 2/21$55
This FlightHub deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/20. 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 FlightHub is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 3/198:18 pmLAS - SNA
Nonstop1h 10mMultiple Airlines
Sat 3/223:41 pmSNA - LAS
Nonstop1h 15mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 2/20$55
This Expedia deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/20. 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.
Tue 3/111:40 pmSFO - SNA
Nonstop1h 29mMultiple Airlines
Thu 3/135:54 pmSNA - SFO
Nonstop1h 35mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 2/20$56
This Cheapflightsfares deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/20. 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.
Wed 3/57:41 pmLAS - SNA
Nonstop1h 11mSpirit Airlines
Tue 3/116:45 amSNA - LAS
Nonstop1h 08mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 2/20$56
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Thu 3/131:13 pmOAK - SNA
Nonstop1h 27mSpirit Airlines
Mon 3/1710:52 amSNA - OAK
Nonstop1h 26mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 2/21$57
This Cheapflightsfares deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/20. 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.
Sat 4/193:46 pmLAS - SNA
Nonstop1h 15mFrontier
Sun 5/116:10 pmSNA - LAS
Nonstop1h 11mFrontier
Deal found 2/20$68
This Alaska Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/20. 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.
Mon 3/108:59 pmSFO - SNA
Nonstop1h 31mAlaska Airlines
Wed 3/123:46 pmSNA - SFO
Nonstop1h 28mAlaska Airlines
Deal found 2/20$87
This FlightHub deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/21. 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 FlightHub is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 4/111:49 amSMF - SNA
1 stop9h 39mSpirit Airlines
Thu 4/33:33 pmSNA - SMF
1 stop4h 07mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 2/21$94
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Tue 3/2510:48 amSJC - SNA
1 stop10h 40mSpirit Airlines
Fri 3/286:45 amSNA - SJC
1 stop12h 14mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 2/21$96
This Cheapflightsfares deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/20. 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.
Thu 3/61:00 pmSJC - SNA
1 stop3h 49mFrontier
Sat 3/83:41 pmSNA - SJC
1 stop3h 51mFrontier
Deal found 2/20$100
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Thu 3/278:59 amSJC - SNA
1 stop4h 10mMultiple Airlines
Thu 3/273:33 pmSNA - SJC
1 stop3h 40mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 2/20$114
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Mon 3/105:20 pmSMF - LGB
Nonstop1h 25mSouthwest
Wed 3/123:00 pmLGB - SMF
Nonstop1h 25mSouthwest
Deal found 2/21$117

Find flights from California to Orange County within your budget

Customize your flight search to find flights from California to Orange County 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 February 22, 2025.

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California

Fly to

Orange County

Route

Depart

Return

Price

OaklandSanta Ana

OAK - SNA

OAKSNA

Oakland

Tue 4/8

1:12 pm-2:38 pm

Nonstop1h 26m

Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty

Tue 4/15

10:40 am-12:03 pm

Nonstop1h 23m

$53

San FranciscoSanta Ana

SFO - SNA

SFOSNA

San Francisco

Thu 4/3

12:59 pm-2:35 pm

Nonstop1h 36m

Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty

Fri 4/4

5:30 pm-7:07 pm

Nonstop1h 37m

$55

Las VegasSanta Ana

LAS - SNA

LASSNA

Las Vegas Harry Reid Intl

Wed 3/19

8:18 pm-9:28 pm

Nonstop1h 10m

Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty

Sat 3/22

3:41 pm-4:56 pm

Nonstop1h 15m

$55

San FranciscoSanta Ana

SFO - SNA

SFOSNA

San Francisco

Tue 3/11

1:40 pm-3:09 pm

Nonstop1h 29m

Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty

Thu 3/13

5:54 pm-7:29 pm

Nonstop1h 35m

$56

Las VegasSanta Ana

LAS - SNA

LASSNA

Las Vegas Harry Reid Intl

Wed 3/5

7:41 pm-8:52 pm

Nonstop1h 11m

Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty

Tue 3/11

6:45 am-7:53 am

Nonstop1h 08m

$56

Las VegasSanta Ana

LAS - SNA

LASSNA

Las Vegas Harry Reid Intl

Sat 4/19

3:46 pm-5:01 pm

Nonstop1h 15m

Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty

Sun 5/11

6:10 pm-7:21 pm

Nonstop1h 11m

$68

San FranciscoSanta Ana

SFO - SNA

SFOSNA

San Francisco

Mon 3/10

8:59 pm-10:30 pm

Nonstop1h 31m

Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty

Wed 3/12

3:46 pm-5:14 pm

Nonstop1h 28m

$87

SacramentoSanta Ana

SMF - SNA

SMFSNA

Sacramento Intl

Tue 4/1

11:49 am-9:28 pm

1 stop9h 39m

Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty

Thu 4/3

3:33 pm-7:40 pm

1 stop4h 07m

$94

San JoseSanta Ana

SJC - SNA

SJCSNA

San Jose

Tue 3/25

10:48 am-9:28 pm

1 stop10h 40m

Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty

Fri 3/28

6:45 am-6:59 pm

1 stop12h 14m

$96

San JoseSanta Ana

SJC - SNA

SJCSNA

San Jose

Thu 3/6

1:00 pm-4:49 pm

1 stop3h 49m

Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty

Sat 3/8

3:41 pm-7:32 pm

1 stop3h 51m

$100

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Best time to book a flight from California to Orange County

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Travel insights for flights from California to Orange County

Get recent, data-driven insights about flights from California to Orange County including ideal travel times, pricing trends, and more.

What is the cheapest month to book a flight from California to Orange County?

Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from California to Orange County (average of $298). Flying from California to Orange County in June is currently the most expensive (average of $416). 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 CA to KFI?

Find hourly flight availability from California to Orange County. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated February 22, 2025.

Regardless of the time of day you decide to fly, the ticket price will remain around the same. Book flights from California to Orange County as you normally would.

Rainfall in Orange County by month

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

In terms of precipitation, rainfall in Orange County ranges from 0.0 - 3.1 inches per month. February is typically the wettest month, when rainfall can reach 3.1 in. July is typically the driest time to visit Orange County when rainfall is around 0.0 in.

Temperature in Orange County by month

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

If weather is an important factor for your trip to Orange County, use this chart to help with planning. For those seeking warmer temperatures, August 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 55.4 F).

Reviews of airlines servicing Orange County

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to Orange County. 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 Orange County. Reviews last updated February 22, 2025.
To help decide which airline to fly from California to Orange County, see what other customers have to say about Southwest, Breeze Airways and Alaska Airlines. 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
4,395 reviews

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

8.1

Food

7.1

Crew

8.7

Entertainment

7.6

Overall

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20

8.0
Excellent

Christine,Aug 2024

DEN - LGB

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

Southwest
8.1
Very good
4,395 reviews
Southwest
8.1
Very good
4,395 reviews

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

8.1

Food

7.1

Crew

8.7

Entertainment

7.6

Overall

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20

8.0
Excellent

Christine,Aug 2024

DEN - LGB

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

Breeze Airways
8.1
Very good
150 reviews
Southwest
8.1
Very good
4,395 reviews

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

8.1

Food

7.1

Crew

8.7

Entertainment

7.6

Overall

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20

8.0
Excellent

Christine,Aug 2024

DEN - LGB

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

Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
9,700 reviews
Southwest
8.1
Very good
4,395 reviews

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

8.1

Food

7.1

Crew

8.7

Entertainment

7.6

Overall

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20

8.0
Excellent

Christine,Aug 2024

DEN - LGB

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

Delta
8.0
Very good
8,212 reviews
Southwest
8.1
Very good
4,395 reviews

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

8.1

Food

7.1

Crew

8.7

Entertainment

7.6

Overall

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20

8.0
Excellent

Christine,Aug 2024

DEN - LGB

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

Hawaiian Airlines
7.9
Good
2,314 reviews
Southwest
8.1
Very good
4,395 reviews

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

8.1

Food

7.1

Crew

8.7

Entertainment

7.6

Overall

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20

8.0
Excellent

Christine,Aug 2024

DEN - LGB

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

Related info for your journey

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  • What are the cheapest airlines to fly from California to Orange County one-way?

    The cheapest airlines for a one-way flight from California to Orange County are Frontier ($31), Spirit Airlines ($31), and United Airlines ($56).

  • Can I find deals for flights from California to Orange County that include hotel bookings?

    Yes. In addition to deals on California to Orange County flights, Cheapflights offers vacation packages that include both flights and hotel.

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  • Can I find deals for business class flights from California to Orange County?

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from California to Orange County 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 California to Orange County?

    Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from California to Orange County (average of $298). Flying from California to Orange County in June is currently the most expensive (average of $416). 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 8 airlines flying from California to Orange County

Discover the top 8 airlines that operate flights from California to Orange County. 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 February 22, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
FrontierCheapest$21Average$96FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%
Spirit AirlinesCheapest$35Average$134FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time65%
DeltaCheapest$85Average$222FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
Alaska AirlinesCheapest$89Average$313FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
Breeze AirwaysCheapest$98Average$166FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
United AirlinesCheapest$103Average$337FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
American AirlinesCheapest$197Average$425FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
SouthwestCheapest$271Average$360FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time63%
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