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What is the cheapest flight to Orange County?

The cheapest ticket to Orange County from the United States found in the last 5 days was to John Wayne (Santa Ana), at $64 round-trip. The most popular route is Atlanta (ATL) to John Wayne (Santa Ana) (SNA) and the cheapest round-trip airline ticket found on this route in the last 5 days was $64.

How much is a flight to Orange County?

A flight to Orange County costs $322 on average. The cheapest price found on KAYAK in the last 2 weeks was $36 for the route Phoenix-Mesa Gateway Airport (AZA) to John Wayne (Santa Ana) (SNA). The most popular routes on KAYAK are San Francisco to John Wayne (Santa Ana) which costs $279 on average, and Chicago to John Wayne (Santa Ana), which costs $510 on average.

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What is the cheapest month to fly from the United States to Orange County?

The cheapest month for flights from the United States to Orange County is January, when tickets cost $213 (return) on average. On the other hand, the most expensive months are July and August, when the average cost of round-trip tickets is $257 and $246 respectively.

How far in advance should I book a flight from the United States to Orange County?

To get a below average price on the flight from the United States to Orange County, you should book around 4 weeks before departure, which saves you about 36% compared to booking last minute. For the absolute cheapest price, our data suggests you should book 8 weeks before departure.

Which is the cheapest airport to fly into in Orange County?

Prices will differ depending on the departure airport, but generally, the cheapest airport to fly to in Orange County is Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty Airport (SNA), with an average flight price of $201.

Good to know

Low season

January
Best time to beat the crowds with an average 17% drop in price.
Most popular time to fly with an average 3% increase in price.

Flights to Orange County: the best tips from KAYAK users' own experiences

Insights shared by verified travelers who flew to Orange County 
StephanieFlew with American Airlines-Apr 2026
download what you can work on in advance, don't rely on WiFi, download music, videos, etc and know that you'll wait over an hour before they start the beverage service
Verified travelerFlew with Alaska Airlines-Jan 2026
flying to Santa Ana airport makes it nice because it is not crowded
KimberlyFlew with Alaska Airlines-Jul 2024
When going to Disneyland fly to this airport. Only 8 miles from Disneyland and super quick to check in and check out. Highly recommend this airport!
HeatherFlew with Hawaiian Airlines-Aug 2024
Easy entry and exit. Easy to get to rental car. Extremely fast exit from airport itself.
Verified travelerFlew with Alaska Airlines-Jul 2024
Bring your own food and coffee. No hot bevarages available.
Verified travelerFlew with Alaska Airlines-Aug 2024
Flight was delayed 9-1/2 hours. Make sure you have somewhere to go in you have to check out of your hotel.
Verified travelerFlew with Alaska Airlines-Feb 2024
Book directly from the airline and/or get refundable tickets.

FAQs - booking Orange County flights

  • What’s the best airport to visit Disneyland in Anaheim?

    Most people visiting Disneyland in Anaheim will choose to fly into Los Angeles International Airport because it has more options for flights and airlines. However, John Wayne Airport is less busy, closer to the Disneyland resort (20 min), and is also served by the Disneyland Resort Express Bus.

  • What’s the most convenient airport to visit Laguna Beach?

    The airport closest to Laguna Beach is the John Wayne Airport, which is 22 min away by car. Between the two smaller airports serving Orange County, it’s also the one with the most options when it comes to airlines and destinations. If you prefer a larger airport with more choices of flights and airlines, then Los Angeles International Airport is about 1h from Laguna Beach.

  • Which airport do I use to fly nonstop from New York to Orange County?

    Nonstop flights from New York serve both airports in Orange County. JetBlue Airways operates flights to Orange County from John F. Kennedy to Long Beach Airport. If you prefer to fly out from Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR), United operates regular flights that land at John Wayne Airport.

  • What’s the best airport to fly nonstop to if I’m visiting Huntington Beach?

    The best airport to fly into if you’re visiting Huntington Beach depends on where you’re flying from and on which airline. Both John Wayne Airport and Long Beach Airport are less than 30 min from Huntington Beach. John Wayne Airport is served by more airlines, but if you’re flying on Hawaiian Airlines or JetBlue Airways, then your nonstop flight will land at Long Beach Airport.

  • I’m flying to Orange County from Denver. Which airport do I choose?

    Both airports receive flights from Denver International Airport (DEN), but John Wayne Airport is the one with the most options of airlines. Frontier, Southwest, and United Airlines operate regular nonstop flights to Orange County from Denver.

  • How does KAYAK find such low prices on flights from the United States to Orange County?

    KAYAK is a travel search engine. That means we look across the web to find the best prices we can find for our users. With over 2 billion flight queries processed yearly, we are able to display a variety of prices and options on flights from the United States to Orange County.

  • How does KAYAK's flight Price Forecast tool help me choose the right time to buy my flight ticket from the United States to Orange County?

    KAYAK’s flight Price Forecast tool uses historical data to determine whether the price for a flight from the United States to Orange County is likely to change within 7 days, so travelers know whether to wait or book now.

  • What is the Hacker Fare option on flights from the United States to Orange County?

    Hacker Fares allow you to combine one-way tickets in order to save you money over a traditional round-trip ticket. You could then fly from the United States to Orange County with an airline and back with another airline.

  • What is KAYAK's "flexible dates" feature and why should I care when looking for a flight from the United States to Orange County?

    Sometimes travel dates aren't set in stone. If your preferred travel dates have some wiggle room, flexible dates will show you all the options when flying from the United States to Orange County up to 3 days before/after your preferred dates. You can then pick the flights that suit you best.

  • What is the cheapest day to fly to Orange County?

    Based on KAYAK data, the cheapest day to fly to Orange County is Friday where round-trip tickets can be as cheap as $344. On the other hand, the most expensive day to fly is Monday, where round-trip prices are $442 on average.

Top tips for finding cheap flights to Orange County

  • Looking for cheap airfare to Orange County? 25% of our users found round-trip tickets to Orange County for the following prices or less: From Fort Lauderdale $809, from Boston $929, from Miami $1,247
  • Enter your preferred departure airport and travel dates into the search form above to unlock the latest Orange County flight deals.
  • When looking for flights to Orange County, you can choose one of three airports. The three nearby airports are Los Angeles International Airport (LAX), Long Beach Airport (LGB), and John Wayne Airport (SNA).
  • Although Los Angeles isn’t officially part of Orange County, LAX is the closest international airport in the region and the one with the most options of destinations and airlines. It’s a short drive from Anaheim (35 min), Santa Ana (41 min), and Newport Beach (45 min).
  • If you’re traveling to Orange County from the East Coast but prefer to land at one of the smaller airports, Long Beach Airport has the most nonstop connections with Eastern cities. JetBlue Airways operates regular flights to Orange County from Boston Logan International Airport (BOS) and John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK).
  • If you prefer low-cost airlines when searching for flights to Orange County, Southwest is the one with the most routes to both Orange County airports. JetBlue Airways serves only Long Beach Airport, while Frontier has regular flights from Austin and Denver to John Wayne Airport.
  • Passengers traveling with pets should keep in mind that only Los Angeles International Airport and Long Beach Airport are designed with pet relief areas.

Reviews of the top 5 airlines flying to Orange County

 
Need help choosing which airline to fly with from the United States to Orange County? KAYAK airline reviews give an overall score for each airline based on loads of factors, including comfort, boarding, in-flight entertainment and more, to make your decision easier. See airline scores according to verified KAYAK customer reviews.
7.9
Alaska AirlinesOverall score based on 13064 reviews
7.8Comfort
8.1Boarding
7.0Entertainment
7.0Food
8.5Crew
Airline reviews

The flight attendants stood there talking to each other instead of welcoming people on the flight.

6.0 GoodJacquelynne, Oct 2026
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The flight attendants stood there talking to each other instead of welcoming people on the flight.

Great flight with great crew. I like that they came around to serve our strings twice during our four-hour flight.

It was excellent, some delays but, I understand that’s not on the airline.

First flight one hour late, return on time. On both flights everybody were just great Seats comfortable. No complaints, just , 2 good flights. Like flying Alaska Airlines.

The polite and professional environment created and reflected by their staff and crew. I wish their were more than cartoned water, but it is what it is.

Truly, everything was professional, and extremely friendly with lots of smiles from all the staff. My only complaint is that both coming and going from San Francisco to Seattle and back the public announcement system on the airplane when I was sitting in the exit row was so loud that it hurt my ears, and I was not the only one I did report it to one of the stewardesses who thanked me and apologized, but truly Alaska Airlines is my favorite domestic Airlines by a far shot

Smooth boarding process and comfy seats! Will definitely fly Alaska Airlines again!

The fight attendant for the first class cabin was outstanding. Very attentive and cared excellently for the passengers. Very smooth flight and landing. I used my iPAD and my own apps for entertainment, but I think a service including inflight entertainment will be better for some.

Didn’t call First Class passengers, called priority boarding. I’m old, I was listening for First Class. Family in row 3 made the flight annoying. Out of control child, father the kept getting into to overhead slamming it shut, blocked the isle for a solid 45 seconds during de boarding. Then blocked the door getting off the aircraft. These people should seriously be fined for their behavior, I didn’t splurge on First Class tickets to deal with such things.

Alaska did a great job of accommodating my needs and treating me fairly. I appreciate their willingness to smile and be caring.

Southwest has lost most of what made it special. The flight attendants all used to seem fun and like they were having fun. Now they seem just miserable. They do NOT seem happy to give you your pretzels and drinks. They stick it in your hand or on your tray like it's an annoyance. They bark safety instructions at you. It's not just this flight but the last few SW flights I've had to SNA and SAN as well and it's not just me. I've informally surveyed my colleagues (business and leisure travelers) and these feelings are consistent. The tickets are similarly priced to other carriers and the seat assignments make boarding slower. The free luggage and free ability to change flights is still a differentiator. You lose that and there's virtually nothing special left.

Overall good experience...exception: very cold temp in teh cabin.

I liked how it boarded fast. I do not like how the seats are just too narrow, and I’m not a big person.

Despite paying for an ‘upgraded’ seat in row 1, I had to put my luggage in the middle of the plane. Snacks were bleh and seat was small and uncomfortable and I am not large. Attendants were fine but not super helpful. Plane just seemed outdated.

Delayed for no reason at all originally. Then they said it was due to weather conditions. Communication between kayak and Southwest was terrible because both displayed different delays and departure times for HOURS throughout the day. The plane then had technical issues which delayed us from taking off even longer. Didn’t actually take off until 11:45pm when the original departure time was 7:35pm. I didn’t get home until 1:30am the next day. I was exhausted and pissed off. I am not confident if I’ll fly southwest in the future or use kayak to book.

Flight was fine. Only thing was flight was delayed nearly 2 hours. Flight was originally scheduled to depart at 7:50pm but didn't depart until 9:50pm. I got home around midnight. It was later than desired and I had to get up early next day to take kids to practice. I have noticed that last flight of day on West Coast for Southwest always tend to have delays.

Terrible delay today. also, waited 90 minutes for baggage to unload in Seattle earlier in the week.

Seated at front bulkhead for a smidge extra leg room away from home and on flight back home. Away crew was very proactive about assuring our carryons had space close behind us (because no seat in front of us our personal items had to be in a small bin overhead). They actively required passengers place overhead luggage on its side so more items could fit in bins. Home crew made no such efforts. I had to struggle back rows to get overhead bags upon landing, no crew help then either, and some disgruntled passengers as I and others retrieved our bags. There was a system that worked pretty well. The home bound crew just didn't feel like working.

Flight left on time and was early landing. Seats not comfortable and not enough space…

It would have been better if the flight was on time

After boarding the plane had to wait an hour at the for the copilot to show up before we could depart

The cabin and bathroom experience was poor as the cabin and bathroom were dirty and showed signs of an older plane that had not been updated for Customer’s, comfort and health. There was gum on my seat when I arrived and dirt spots around the fan and light controls. The flight was almost entirely full, so there was no way I could be moved from my seat. Th bathroom had the peeling paint.

Great crew. Comfortable seating. Nice overhead bin space. My app didn't allow me to check in for my flight to BOS. When I called Support, they didn't fix it, but just told me to check in at the airport. Seat back entertainment was great. Could be better if the audio could connect to Bluetooth.

I'm 6' 2" and even in economy plenty of leg room

great! appreciated the last minute upgrade to Comfort+ exit row, as well

My seat was changed without my consent. It wasn’t a major deal but annoying.

The Airline Attendant found us in flight and moved us to seats in the front of economy due to the short time we would have to make our connecting flight. We really appreciated it.

DL486 could not get to the gate due to jet bridge malfunction. We moved gates. The connecting flight of LAX to MCO was not communicated with. Even though we were in the same terminal, DL482 left without about 10 of us, including a mother and her 3 children. I got to the gate at 7:34 am which is past the 7:20 am last call for a 7:35 am departure. Had they waited 5 minutes, all of us would have made it on board.

Delta has joint the nickel and diming airlines. The experience is getting worst by the day. 1,000,000 miles for a trip to Asia in Business Class where I got the same thing for just under 90,000 miles through an Asian airline. Where is Richard Anderson? Please come back!

Very bad multiple confusion and miscommunication which i ended up missing my flight.

The seats are very small, that is all the staff did a good job.

The flight was for my mom in wheelchair the staff in Newark wer not friendly took a long time to even get a wheelchair she almost missed her flight because they finally got a chair few minutes before boarding they had to rush her to the gate. They took her carryon and checked it as a bag told her don’t worry free of charge but they charge the credit card anyway. She also told me the seats are not comfortable at all as if they were broken she could feel the bars in the seat SFO staff was much better overall she had the worst experience

First class flight crew was barely available. They came through 3 times while we were on the plane for nearly 4 hours.

The food was horrible. There was no. Wifi, and it was just terrible from bangkok to d. C

My flight got cancelled. Couldn’t get my luggage. It arrived at my destination ahead of me. I didn’t get my preordered meal. Had to spend the night in the airport.

United did nit provide any updated on flight crew not bein available until boarding time started. It was bad. Itws alate night flight and there no proactive communication and iha d an important meeting that i missed due to thus

Delayed too much. 1.5 hrs in the airport and another 1 hr in the runway. Got too late in the night. There was no proper food available.

Job well done, being treated for good and helping a lot . thanks you so much till will meet against.

Even though the incoming flight was delayed by 20 minutes they managed to get us to SFO 15 minutes early.

Boarding, time to take off, in flight offerings, and staff were all great. I recommend using UA for this short flight.

Everything was fine except they changed the gate number and we ended up running all over LAX because of it.

The crew in the Vegas airport clearly was having a bad day … they moved on and the crew that checked us in for boarding was great, as was the flight crew. I did get the wheel of my carry on stuck in the overhead bin. Amazing team effort to include the flight attendants, the pilot, and another pilot who was on the flight as a passenger. Finally got it unstuck ✅

Staff are polite,and even offer us to tag our baggages upon seeing us from the entry

The guy sitting in front of me kept pushing hard his sit against my legs… very uncomfortable

Food was horrid. In my opinion inedible. They did offer some sorbet and one small dish of fruit. Stewards were super stingy with water, coffee, etc.

On-time, direct flight is great. Having one bathroom out of order was unfortunate.

I am absolutely furious with American. they shut the door in my face when I was trying to board the flight and kicked me off of it. They made no attempt to call my name or contact me or anything. They just said they gave my seat away. The customer service response has been atrocious. I will never fly this airline again as long as I live.

The WiFi was out gr entire flight. Had to Diane for almost 1 hour to wait for a gate to open up for plane to dock. Very bad experience.

Not too much it was pretty good all the way around

American Airlines put the food on the wrong plane which had already taken off by the time we took off so we had no food on the plane.

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