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$35+ Cheap flights from Orange County to San Francisco (SFO)

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.
SNA — SFO
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Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Orange County (zzKFI) to San Francisco (SFO). 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 enero 30, 2025.

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Explore the most affordable flight options available from Orange County to San Francisco. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on enero 30, 2025.

This Frontier deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/29. 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 Frontier is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
lun. 3/245:44 pmSNA - SFO
Nonstop1h 35mFrontier
vie. 3/2812:59 pmSFO - SNA
Nonstop1h 33mFrontier
Deal found 1/29$92
This Alaska Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/29. 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.
mar. 2/42:17 pmSNA - SFO
Nonstop1h 31mAlaska Airlines
mié. 2/512:00 pmSFO - SNA
Nonstop1h 27mAlaska Airlines
Deal found 1/29$97
This Expedia deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/29. 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.
mar. 2/412:59 pmSNA - SFO
Nonstop1h 36mMultiple Airlines
jue. 2/63:48 pmSFO - SNA
Nonstop1h 33mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 1/29$123
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/29. 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.
jue. 2/64:30 pmSNA - SFO
1 stop6h 01mAmerican Airlines
lun. 2/104:18 pmSFO - SNA
1 stop4h 41mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 1/29$159
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/28. 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.
lun. 4/73:45 pmSNA - SFO
Nonstop1h 24mUnited Airlines
jue. 4/1010:35 amSFO - SNA
Nonstop1h 43mUnited Airlines
Deal found 1/28$180
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/29. 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.
lun. 3/104:15 pmLGB - SFO
1 stop8h 15mSouthwest
mar. 3/115:00 amSFO - LGB
1 stop6h 00mSouthwest
Deal found 1/29$293
This Bravofly deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/29. 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 Bravofly is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
jue. 4/247:45 amLGB - SFO
1 stop23h 35mHawaiian Airlines
sáb. 4/267:50 pmSFO - LGB
1 stop24h 55mHawaiian Airlines
Deal found 1/29$730
This Alaska Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/30. 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.
sáb. 5/247:45 amLGB - SFO
1 stop23h 30mAlaska Airlines
lun. 5/267:55 pmSFO - LGB
1 stop24h 50mAlaska Airlines
Deal found 1/30$734
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/30. 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.
vie. 1/311:20 pmLGB - SFO
2 stops26h 27mDelta
sáb. 2/810:15 amSFO - LGB
1 stop11h 29mDelta
Deal found 1/30$1,013

Find flights from Orange County to San Francisco within your budget

Customize your flight search to find flights from Orange County to San Francisco 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 enero 30, 2025.

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Santa AnaSan Francisco

SNA - SFO

SNASFO

Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty

jue. 3/13

3:33 pm-7:16 am

1 stop15h 43m

San Francisco

sáb. 3/15

1:18 pm-2:51 pm

Nonstop1h 33m

$89

Santa AnaSan Francisco

SNA - SFO

SNASFO

Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty

mar. 2/11

2:17 pm-3:48 pm

Nonstop1h 31m

San Francisco

mié. 2/12

7:25 am-8:56 am

Nonstop1h 31m

$97

Santa AnaSan Francisco

SNA - SFO

SNASFO

Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty

mar. 2/11

6:45 am-12:30 pm

1 stop5h 45m

San Francisco

mié. 2/12

9:15 am-3:17 pm

1 stop6h 02m

$159

Santa AnaSan Francisco

SNA - SFO

SNASFO

Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty

vie. 2/14

2:15 pm-3:44 pm

Nonstop1h 29m

San Francisco

dom. 2/16

1:19 pm-2:52 pm

Nonstop1h 33m

$163

Santa AnaSan Francisco

SNA - SFO

SNASFO

Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty

lun. 4/7

3:45 pm-5:09 pm

Nonstop1h 24m

San Francisco

jue. 4/10

10:35 am-12:18 pm

Nonstop1h 43m

$180

Long BeachSan Francisco

LGB - SFO

LGBSFO

Long Beach Municipal

lun. 3/10

4:15 pm-12:30 am

1 stop8h 15m

San Francisco

mar. 3/11

5:00 am-11:00 am

1 stop6h 00m

$293

Long BeachSan Francisco

LGB - SFO

LGBSFO

Long Beach Municipal

jue. 4/24

7:45 am-7:20 am

1 stop23h 35m

San Francisco

sáb. 4/26

7:50 pm-8:45 pm

1 stop24h 55m

$730

Long BeachSan Francisco

LGB - SFO

LGBSFO

Long Beach Municipal

sáb. 3/8

9:05 am-11:59 pm

1 stop14h 54m

San Francisco

dom. 3/9

7:50 am-8:00 pm

1 stop12h 10m

$909

Long BeachSan Francisco

LGB - SFO

LGBSFO

Long Beach Municipal

mar. 2/18

5:00 pm-12:14 am

1 stop7h 14m

San Francisco

jue. 2/20

5:30 am-12:22 pm

1 stop6h 52m

$1,083

Santa AnaSan Francisco

SNA - SFO

SNASFO

Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty

jue. 3/20

5:54 pm-7:29 pm

Nonstop1h 35m

$35

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Best time to book a flight from Orange County to San Francisco

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Travel insights for flights from Orange County to San Francisco

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

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

Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Orange County to San Francisco (average of $276). Flying from Orange County to San Francisco in June is currently the most expensive (average of $405). 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 KFI to SFO?

Find hourly flight availability from Orange County to San Francisco. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated enero 30, 2025.

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

Weekly flight availability from Orange County to San Francisco

Explore weekly flight availability from Orange County to San Francisco. 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 enero 30, 2025.

The most flights from zzKFI to SFO are scheduled on a Thursday (52 on average). You will have fewer flight options on Sunday, which is when the least amount of flights are scheduled (23 on average).

Rainfall in San Francisco by month

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

In terms of precipitation, rainfall in San Francisco ranges from 0.0 - 4.4 inches per month. January is typically the wettest month, when rainfall can reach 4.4 in. July is typically the driest time to visit San Francisco when rainfall is around 0.0 in.

Temperature in San Francisco by month

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

If weather is an important factor for your trip to San Francisco, use this chart to help with planning. For those seeking warmer temperatures, September is the ideal time of year to visit, when temperatures reach an average of 62.6 F. Travelers looking to avoid the cold should look outside of January, when temperatures are typically at their lowest (around 51.8 F).

Reviews of airlines servicing San Francisco

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to San Francisco. 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 San Francisco. Reviews last updated enero 30, 2025.
To help decide which airline to fly from Orange County to San Francisco, see what other customers have to say about Southwest, Alaska Airlines and Delta. Reviews also offer insight into each airline's entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Southwest
8.1
Very good
4,585 reviews

Food

7.1

Boarding

8.2

Overall

8.1

Crew

8.7

Comfort

8.1

Entertainment

7.7

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
4,585 reviews
Southwest
8.1
Very good
4,585 reviews

Food

7.1

Boarding

8.2

Overall

8.1

Crew

8.7

Comfort

8.1

Entertainment

7.7

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
9,688 reviews
Southwest
8.1
Very good
4,585 reviews

Food

7.1

Boarding

8.2

Overall

8.1

Crew

8.7

Comfort

8.1

Entertainment

7.7

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
8,454 reviews
Southwest
8.1
Very good
4,585 reviews

Food

7.1

Boarding

8.2

Overall

8.1

Crew

8.7

Comfort

8.1

Entertainment

7.7

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
2,320 reviews
Southwest
8.1
Very good
4,585 reviews

Food

7.1

Boarding

8.2

Overall

8.1

Crew

8.7

Comfort

8.1

Entertainment

7.7

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

United Airlines
7.4
Good
8,913 reviews
Southwest
8.1
Very good
4,585 reviews

Food

7.1

Boarding

8.2

Overall

8.1

Crew

8.7

Comfort

8.1

Entertainment

7.7

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

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from Orange County to San Francisco. 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 into for flights to San Francisco from Orange County?

    Located just 11.8 mi from the city center, San Francisco (SFO) is the airport most travelers will use when flying to San Francisco from Orange County.

  • How popular is this Orange County to San Francisco flight route?

    Flights from Orange County to San Francisco have been viewed 60 times in the past calendar month.

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

    $35 is the cheapest one-way deal found within the past few days, from Frontier. You may also be able to find cheap deals on American Airlines and Alaska Airlines, with prices starting from $80 and $85, respectively.

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

    The top 3 most reliable airlines when flying from Orange County to San Francisco are Lufthansa (86%), Copa Airlines (81%) and Air Canada (79%).

  • What are the cheapest flights from Orange County to San Francisco?

    Looking at all options, your cheapest flight can be booked for $28. While the most popular route (Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty - San Francisco) can be booked for $38 on average our data indicates $899 when flying from Orange County to San Francisco.

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

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

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

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

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

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Orange County to San Francisco 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 Orange County to San Francisco?

    Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Orange County to San Francisco (average of $276). Flying from Orange County to San Francisco in June is currently the most expensive (average of $405). 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 7 airlines flying from Orange County to San Francisco

Discover the top 7 airlines that operate flights from Orange County to San Francisco. 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 enero 30, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
FrontierCheapest$38Average$111FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%
Spirit AirlinesCheapest$45Average$98FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time65%
DeltaCheapest$46Average$184FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
Breeze AirwaysCheapest$78Average$176FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
Alaska AirlinesCheapest$110Average$248FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
United AirlinesCheapest$112Average$266FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
American AirlinesCheapest$227Average$451FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
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