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$43+ 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 11/18. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
SNA — SFO
Nov 19 — Nov 261
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Cheap flight deals from Orange County to San Francisco

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 November 14, 2024.

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This Cheapflightsfares deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/12. 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 12/1212:35 pmSNA - SFO
Nonstop1h 34mFrontier
Sun 12/153:40 pmSFO - SNA
Nonstop1h 34mFrontier
Deal found 11/12$82
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/12. 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.
Fri 12/1312:35 pmSNA - SFO
Nonstop1h 34mMultiple Airlines
Wed 1/87:25 amSFO - SNA
Nonstop1h 31mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 11/12$119
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/11. 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 12/65:56 pmSNA - SFO
Nonstop1h 31mUnited Airlines
Sat 12/77:10 pmSFO - SNA
Nonstop1h 35mUnited Airlines
Deal found 11/11$137
This Alaska Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/11. 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 12/97:39 pmSNA - SFO
Nonstop1h 32mAlaska Airlines
Thu 12/127:00 amSFO - SNA
Nonstop1h 33mAlaska Airlines
Deal found 11/11$157
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/12. 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.
Tue 12/102:45 pmLGB - SFO
1 stop7h 05mSouthwest
Tue 12/1712:45 pmSFO - LGB
1 stop4h 40mSouthwest
Deal found 11/12$316
This lastminute.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/12. 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 lastminute.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 12/57:35 amLGB - SFO
1 stop12h 50mHawaiian Airlines
Sun 12/87:10 amSFO - LGB
1 stop13h 40mHawaiian Airlines
Deal found 11/12$623
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/13. 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 11/277:00 amLGB - SFO
1 stop17h 05mDelta
Sun 12/16:00 amSFO - LGB
1 stop15h 45mDelta
Deal found 11/13$754
This Alaska Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/13. 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 12/59:05 amLGB - SFO
1 stop14h 11mAlaska Airlines
Sun 12/87:08 amSFO - LGB
1 stop12h 32mAlaska Airlines
Deal found 11/13$761

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 2,728,912 searches. Data last updated November 14, 2024.

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Santa AnaSan Francisco

SNA - SFO

SNASFO

Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty

Sun 12/22

1:51 pm-3:25 pm

Nonstop1h 34m

San Francisco

Wed 12/25

5:32 pm-7:06 pm

Nonstop1h 34m

$74

Santa AnaSan Francisco

SNA - SFO

SNASFO

Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty

Sat 1/25

3:29 pm-4:58 pm

Nonstop1h 29m

San Francisco

Tue 1/28

1:19 pm-2:49 pm

Nonstop1h 30m

$117

Santa AnaSan Francisco

SNA - SFO

SNASFO

Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty

Fri 12/13

12:35 pm-2:09 pm

Nonstop1h 34m

San Francisco

Wed 1/8

7:25 am-8:56 am

Nonstop1h 31m

$119

Santa AnaSan Francisco

SNA - SFO

SNASFO

Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty

Tue 12/10

7:30 am-9:01 am

Nonstop1h 31m

San Francisco

Tue 12/10

1:10 pm-2:49 pm

Nonstop1h 39m

$177

Long BeachSan Francisco

LGB - SFO

LGBSFO

Long Beach Municipal

Tue 12/10

2:45 pm-9:50 pm

1 stop7h 05m

San Francisco

Tue 12/17

12:45 pm-5:25 pm

1 stop4h 40m

$316

Long BeachSan Francisco

LGB - SFO

LGBSFO

Long Beach Municipal

Fri 1/31

8:55 am-9:05 pm

1 stop12h 10m

San Francisco

Mon 2/3

7:45 am-7:45 pm

1 stop12h 00m

$514

Long BeachSan Francisco

LGB - SFO

LGBSFO

Long Beach Municipal

Wed 11/27

7:00 am-12:05 am

1 stop17h 05m

San Francisco

Sun 12/1

6:00 am-9:45 pm

1 stop15h 45m

$754

Long BeachSan Francisco

LGB - SFO

LGBSFO

Long Beach Municipal

Thu 12/5

9:05 am-11:16 pm

1 stop14h 11m

San Francisco

Sun 12/8

7:08 am-7:40 pm

1 stop12h 32m

$761

Santa AnaSan Francisco

SNA - SFO

SNASFO

Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty

Mon 11/18

2:38 pm-4:11 pm

Nonstop1h 33m

$43

Santa AnaSan Francisco

SNA - SFO

SNASFO

Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty

Wed 12/4

7:00 am-8:34 am

Nonstop1h 34m

$54

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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 $381). 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 November 14, 2024.

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 November 14, 2024.

The most flights from zzKFI to SFO are scheduled on a Thursday (66 on average). You will have fewer flight options on Saturday, which is when the least amount of flights are scheduled (35 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 November 14, 2024.
To help decide which airline to fly from Orange County to San Francisco, see what other customers have to say about United Airlines, Southwest and Frontier. Reviews also offer insight into each airline's entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Southwest
8.1
Very good
5,046 reviews

Crew

8.7

Entertainment

7.7

Boarding

8.3

Comfort

8.1

Food

7.2

Overall

8.1

Reviews

1 / 10

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

Southwest
8.1
Very good
5,046 reviews
Southwest
8.1
Very good
5,046 reviews

Crew

8.7

Entertainment

7.7

Boarding

8.3

Comfort

8.1

Food

7.2

Overall

8.1

Reviews

1 / 10

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

Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
9,434 reviews
Southwest
8.1
Very good
5,046 reviews

Crew

8.7

Entertainment

7.7

Boarding

8.3

Comfort

8.1

Food

7.2

Overall

8.1

Reviews

1 / 10

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

Delta
8.0
Very good
8,787 reviews
Southwest
8.1
Very good
5,046 reviews

Crew

8.7

Entertainment

7.7

Boarding

8.3

Comfort

8.1

Food

7.2

Overall

8.1

Reviews

1 / 10

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

Hawaiian Airlines
7.9
Good
2,296 reviews
Southwest
8.1
Very good
5,046 reviews

Crew

8.7

Entertainment

7.7

Boarding

8.3

Comfort

8.1

Food

7.2

Overall

8.1

Reviews

1 / 10

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

United Airlines
7.4
Good
9,186 reviews
Southwest
8.1
Very good
5,046 reviews

Crew

8.7

Entertainment

7.7

Boarding

8.3

Comfort

8.1

Food

7.2

Overall

8.1

Reviews

1 / 10

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 61 times in the past calendar month.

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

    $43 is the cheapest one-way deal found within the past few days, from Frontier. You may also be able to find cheap deals on Alaska Airlines and United Airlines, with prices starting from $54 and $59, 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 (90%), Copa Airlines (89%) and Air Canada (86%).

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

    Looking at all options, your cheapest flight can be booked for $38. While the most popular route (Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty - San Francisco) can be booked for $37 on average our data indicates $533 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 $381). 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 Orange County to San Francisco

Discover the top 8 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 2,728,912 searches. Data last updated November 14, 2024.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
FrontierCheapest$42Average$112FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%
JetBlueCheapest$45Average$201FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%
DeltaCheapest$46Average$196FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
Spirit AirlinesCheapest$51Average$103FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time65%
Breeze AirwaysCheapest$62Average$140FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
Alaska AirlinesCheapest$145Average$256FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
United AirlinesCheapest$150Average$301FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
American AirlinesCheapest$265Average$456FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
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