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$42+ Cheap flights from Sacramento (SMF) 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 3/26. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
SMF — SNA
Mar 13 — Mar 201
Thu 3/13
Thu 3/20
1 adult, Economy
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Round-trip from

$107
(Mytrip)

One-way from

$42
(Cheapflightsfares)

Popular in

June

Cheapest in

September

Average price

$148
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Cheapest flights from Sacramento to Orange County
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Sacramento to Orange County. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on March 8, 2025.

This Mytrip deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/5. 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 Mytrip is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sun 4/63:23 pmSMF - SNA
1 stop18h 34mSpirit Airlines
Tue 4/86:45 amSNA - SMF
1 stop4h 09mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 3/5$107
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/6. 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.
Thu 4/175:45 pmSMF - LGB
1 stop3h 20mSouthwest
Mon 4/2110:25 amLGB - SMF
1 stop5h 10mSouthwest
Deal found 3/6$117
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/6. 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 3/225:10 pmSMF - LGB
1 stop4h 35mDelta
Wed 3/265:05 pmLGB - SMF
1 stop6h 48mDelta
Deal found 3/6$177
This CheapOair deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/5. 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 CheapOair is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 4/257:54 pmSMF - SNA
1 stop21h 26mFrontier
Sun 4/276:27 pmSNA - SMF
1 stop24h 27mFrontier
Deal found 3/5$190
This Expedia deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/5. 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 3/256:00 amSMF - SNA
2 stops13h 08mMultiple Airlines
Thu 3/276:45 amSNA - SMF
1 stop7h 43mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 3/5$203
This Alaska Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/6. 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.
Tue 4/157:00 amSMF - SNA
2 stops10h 12mAlaska Airlines
Tue 4/157:09 pmSNA - SMF
1 stop14h 11mAlaska Airlines
Deal found 3/6$248
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/6. 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.
Sun 4/67:10 amSMF - SNA
Nonstop1h 30mSouthwest
Thu 4/108:35 pmSNA - SMF
Nonstop1h 25mSouthwest
Deal found 3/6$319
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/6. 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.
Thu 9/111:00 pmSMF - SNA
1 stop5h 03mAmerican Airlines
Sun 9/147:45 amSNA - SMF
1 stop4h 23mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 3/6$339
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/7. 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.
Mon 4/215:14 pmSMF - SNA
1 stop4h 41mDelta
Wed 4/235:10 pmSNA - SMF
1 stop6h 33mDelta
Deal found 3/7$349
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/6. 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 4/45:45 amSMF - SNA
1 stop6h 33mUnited Airlines
Fri 4/47:45 pmSNA - SMF
1 stop4h 06mUnited Airlines
Deal found 3/6$379
This Alaska Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/6. 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.
Tue 5/207:00 amSMF - LGB
1 stop12h 35mAlaska Airlines
Mon 5/268:45 amLGB - SMF
1 stop14h 15mAlaska Airlines
Deal found 3/6$764

Find flights from Sacramento to Orange County within your budget

Customize your flight search to find flights from Sacramento 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 March 8, 2025.

Fly from

Sacramento

Fly to

Orange County

Route

Depart

Return

Price

SacramentoSanta Ana

SMF - SNA

SMFSNA

Sacramento Intl

Sun 4/6

3:23 pm-9:57 am

1 stop18h 34m

Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty

Tue 4/8

6:45 am-10:54 am

1 stop4h 09m

$107

SacramentoLong Beach

SMF - LGB

SMFLGB

Sacramento Intl

Thu 4/17

5:45 pm-9:05 pm

1 stop3h 20m

Long Beach Municipal

Mon 4/21

10:25 am-3:35 pm

1 stop5h 10m

$117

SacramentoLong Beach

SMF - LGB

SMFLGB

Sacramento Intl

Sat 3/22

5:10 pm-9:45 pm

1 stop4h 35m

Long Beach Municipal

Wed 3/26

5:05 pm-11:53 pm

1 stop6h 48m

$177

SacramentoSanta Ana

SMF - SNA

SMFSNA

Sacramento Intl

Fri 4/25

7:54 pm-5:20 pm

1 stop21h 26m

Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty

Sun 4/27

6:27 pm-6:54 pm

1 stop24h 27m

$190

SacramentoSanta Ana

SMF - SNA

SMFSNA

Sacramento Intl

Tue 3/25

6:00 am-7:08 pm

2 stops13h 08m

Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty

Thu 3/27

6:45 am-2:28 pm

1 stop7h 43m

$203

SacramentoSanta Ana

SMF - SNA

SMFSNA

Sacramento Intl

Tue 4/15

7:00 am-5:12 pm

2 stops10h 12m

Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty

Tue 4/15

7:09 pm-9:20 am

1 stop14h 11m

$248

SacramentoSanta Ana

SMF - SNA

SMFSNA

Sacramento Intl

Sun 4/6

7:10 am-8:40 am

Nonstop1h 30m

Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty

Thu 4/10

8:35 pm-10:00 pm

Nonstop1h 25m

$319

SacramentoSanta Ana

SMF - SNA

SMFSNA

Sacramento Intl

Mon 4/21

5:14 pm-9:55 pm

1 stop4h 41m

Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty

Wed 4/23

5:10 pm-11:43 pm

1 stop6h 33m

$349

SacramentoSanta Ana

SMF - SNA

SMFSNA

Sacramento Intl

Fri 4/4

5:45 am-12:18 pm

1 stop6h 33m

Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty

Fri 4/4

7:45 pm-11:51 pm

1 stop4h 06m

$379

SacramentoLong Beach

SMF - LGB

SMFLGB

Sacramento Intl

Tue 5/20

7:00 am-7:35 pm

1 stop12h 35m

Long Beach Municipal

Mon 5/26

8:45 am-11:00 pm

1 stop14h 15m

$764

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Travel insights for flights from Sacramento to Orange County

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

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

Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Sacramento to Orange County (average of $298). Flying from Sacramento to Orange County in June is currently the most expensive (average of $415). 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 SMF to KFI?

Find hourly flight availability from Sacramento 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 March 8, 2025.

Regardless of the time of day you decide to fly, the ticket price will remain around the same. Book flights from Sacramento 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 March 8, 2025.
Read through reviews of airlines operating flights from Sacramento to Orange County, such as Southwest, Alaska Airlines and Delta. Users have also rated airlines in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Southwest
8.1
Very good
4,314 reviews

Entertainment

7.6

Overall

8.1

Food

7.1

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

8.1

Crew

8.7

Reviews

1 / 20

10.0
Excellent

Merlyn,Feb 2025

LAX - SMF

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

Southwest
8.1
Very good
4,314 reviews
Southwest
8.1
Very good
4,314 reviews

Entertainment

7.6

Overall

8.1

Food

7.1

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

8.1

Crew

8.7

Reviews

1 / 20

10.0
Excellent

Merlyn,Feb 2025

LAX - SMF

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

Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
9,714 reviews
Southwest
8.1
Very good
4,314 reviews

Entertainment

7.6

Overall

8.1

Food

7.1

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

8.1

Crew

8.7

Reviews

1 / 20

10.0
Excellent

Merlyn,Feb 2025

LAX - SMF

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

Delta
8.0
Very good
8,024 reviews
Southwest
8.1
Very good
4,314 reviews

Entertainment

7.6

Overall

8.1

Food

7.1

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

8.1

Crew

8.7

Reviews

1 / 20

10.0
Excellent

Merlyn,Feb 2025

LAX - SMF

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

Hawaiian Airlines
7.9
Good
2,318 reviews
Southwest
8.1
Very good
4,314 reviews

Entertainment

7.6

Overall

8.1

Food

7.1

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

8.1

Crew

8.7

Reviews

1 / 20

10.0
Excellent

Merlyn,Feb 2025

LAX - SMF

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

United Airlines
7.4
Good
8,649 reviews
Southwest
8.1
Very good
4,314 reviews

Entertainment

7.6

Overall

8.1

Food

7.1

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

8.1

Crew

8.7

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

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  • What airport do you fly from for flights from Sacramento to Orange County?

    Sacramento Intl (SMF), located 9.4 mi from the city center, is the airport you fly out of when you book flights from Sacramento to Orange County.

  • How popular is this Sacramento to Orange County flight route?

    Flights from Sacramento Intl to Orange County have been viewed 1 times in the past calendar month.

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

    To fly one-way, consider booking your trip with Spirit Airlines, which is currently one of the cheapest options available, starting at $42. Southwest flights start at $49 while deals on Frontier start at $85 one-way.

  • What are the cheapest flights from Sacramento to Orange County?

    Looking for the cheapest flight from Sacramento to Orange County? While on average our users pay $280, our data indicates the cheapest price to be $159. The most popular route (Sacramento Intl - Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty), is priced around $85.

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

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

  • How can I find direct flights from Sacramento to Orange County?

    After entering your origin and destination, apply the non-stop filter on the search result page to find direct flights from Sacramento to Orange County.

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

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

    Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Sacramento to Orange County (average of $298). Flying from Sacramento to Orange County in June is currently the most expensive (average of $415). 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 6 airlines flying from Sacramento to Orange County

Discover the top 6 airlines that operate flights from Sacramento 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 March 8, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
FrontierCheapest$46Average$104FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%
Spirit AirlinesCheapest$81Average$169FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time65%
DeltaCheapest$118Average$293FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
United AirlinesCheapest$263Average$411FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
SouthwestCheapest$277Average$345FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time63%
American AirlinesCheapest$279Average$392FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
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