$27 Find Cheap Flights to Orange County

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Best Orange County Flight Deals

Cheapest round-trip prices found by our users on KAYAK in the last 72 hours
Los Angeles
Los Angeles1 stop$66
Santa Ana
Santa Ananonstop$48
Los Angeles
Los Angeles1 stop$66
Santa Ana
Santa Ananonstop$48

Book Cheap Orange County Plane Tickets

 
Here are some of the best deals found on KAYAK recently from the most popular airlines for round-trip flights to Orange County that are departing in the next months. While these flights were available on KAYAK in the last 72 hours, prices and availability are subject to change and deals may expire.
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Recent round-trip flight deals to Orange County

Thu, Jun 5 - Mon, Jun 9
Spirit Airlines Logo
5:36 pm - 7:03 pmOAK-SNA
1h 27mnonstop
Spirit Airlines Logo
11:47 am - 1:07 pmSNA-OAK
1h 20mnonstop
$48Spirit Airlines
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Tue, Jun 3 - Wed, Jun 11
Spirit Airlines Logo
2:07 pm - 3:32 pmOAK-SNA
1h 25mnonstop
Spirit Airlines Logo
11:47 am - 1:07 pmSNA-OAK
1h 20mnonstop
$49Spirit Airlines
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Tue, Jun 3 - Tue, Jun 3
United Airlines Logo
10:35 am - 12:12 pmSFO-SNA
1h 37mnonstop
United Airlines Logo
5:53 pm - 7:25 pmSNA-SFO
1h 32mnonstop
$57United Airlines
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Wed, Jun 4 - Wed, Jun 4
Alaska Airlines Logo
8:58 am - 10:35 amSFO-SNA
1h 37mnonstop
Alaska Airlines Logo
12:35 pm - 2:03 pmSNA-SFO
1h 28mnonstop
$72Alaska Airlines
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Tue, Jun 3 - Wed, Jun 4
Alaska Airlines Logo
5:40 pm - 7:16 pmSFO-SNA
1h 36mnonstop
Alaska Airlines Logo
3:32 pm - 5:00 pmSNA-SFO
1h 28mnonstop
$77Alaska Airlines
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Tue, Jun 17 - Wed, Jul 9
United Airlines Logo
1:30 pm - 3:13 pmSFO-SNA
1h 43mnonstop
United Airlines Logo
6:13 pm - 7:40 pmSNA-SFO
1h 27mnonstop
$88United Airlines
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Tue, Jun 10 - Thu, Jun 12
American Airlines Logo
3:23 pm - 9:45 pmSFO-SNA
6h 22m1 stop
American Airlines Logo
4:29 pm - 10:31 pmSNA-SFO
6h 02m1 stop
$168American Airlines
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Tue, Jun 17 - Wed, Jul 9
American Airlines Logo
9:15 am - 3:26 pmSFO-SNA
6h 11m1 stop
American Airlines Logo
4:30 pm - 8:26 pmSNA-SFO
3h 56m1 stop
$173American Airlines
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Tue, Jul 22 - Tue, Jul 22
Southwest Logo
6:40 am - 8:10 amOAK-SNA
1h 30mnonstop
Southwest Logo
9:50 am - 11:10 amSNA-OAK
1h 20mnonstop
$184Southwest
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Tue, Jul 22 - Tue, Jul 22
Southwest Logo
6:40 am - 8:10 amOAK-SNA
1h 30mnonstop
Southwest Logo
7:20 pm - 11:20 pmSNA-OAK
4h 00m1 stop
$213Southwest
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KAYAK's insights & trends for flights to Orange County

Get data-powered insights and trends for flights to Orange County to help you find the cheapest flights, the best time to fly and much more.

What is the cheapest flight to Orange County?

These are the best round-trip prices found by users searching on KAYAK in the last 72 hours.

The cheapest ticket to Orange County from the United States found in the last 72 hours was to Santa Ana, at $39 round-trip. The most popular route is Atlanta (ATL) to Santa Ana (SNA) and the cheapest round-trip airline ticket found on this route in the last 72 hours was $39.

How much is a flight to Orange County?

The average and cheapest price for all round-trip flights to Orange County from each origin found by users searching on KAYAK in the last month.

A flight to Orange County costs $207 on average. The cheapest price found on KAYAK in the last 2 weeks was $22 for the route Oakland (OAK) to Santa Ana (SNA). The most popular routes on KAYAK are Oakland to Santa Ana which costs $99 on average, and San Francisco to Santa Ana, which costs $160 on average.

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

To calculate monthly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each month over the last year for flights from the United States to Orange County, removes the top 0.1% to account for outliers, and then takes the median of all values for each month.

The cheapest month for flights from the United States to Orange County is March, when tickets cost $380 (return) on average. On the other hand, the most expensive months are June and December, when the average cost of round-trip tickets is $480 and $479 respectively.

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

To calculate weekly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each week before departure over the last year for round-trip flights to Orange County, removes the top 0.1% to account for outliers, and then takes the average of all the values for each week.

To get a below average price on the flight from the United States to Orange County, you should book around 3 weeks before departure. For the absolute cheapest price, our data suggests you should book 21 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 $132.


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Low seasonFebruary
High seasonDecember
Cheapest flight$27
Best time to beat the crowds with an average 7% drop in price.
Most popular time to fly with an average 21% increase in price.
Flight from Oakland to John Wayne (Santa Ana)

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

Insights shared by verified travelers who flew to Orange County 
ChristineFlew with SouthwestDEN-LGBAug 2024
I always fly Southwest. I actually don’t mind they are moving to Assigned seating. Easy boarding. On time. Smooth landing. Long Beach is small airport and easy to Navigate.
KimberlyFlew with Alaska AirlinesSEA-SNAJul 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 AirlinesHNL-LGBAug 2024
Easy entry and exit. Easy to get to rental car. Extremely fast exit from airport itself.
Verified travelerFlew with Alaska AirlinesPDX-SNAJul 2024
Bring your own food and coffee. No hot bevarages available.
Verified travelerFlew with Alaska AirlinesSEA-SNAAug 2024
Flight was delayed 9-1/2 hours. Make sure you have somewhere to go in you have to check out of your hotel.
Tuan-ThanhFlew with SouthwestPHX-SNAAug 2024
Try to be in group A if possible or steer clear of this airline.
AntonFlew with United AirlinesSFO-SNAMar 2024
United works and SNA airport is very good
Verified travelerFlew with Alaska AirlinesSTS-SNAFeb 2024
Book directly from the airline and/or get refundable tickets.
Verified travelerFlew with United AirlinesIAH-SNAFeb 2024
Be prepared to check your ego at the door

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 $314. On the other hand, the most expensive day to fly is Sunday, where round-trip prices are $392 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 Phoenix Sky Harbor Intl $613, from Chicago O'Hare Intl $806, from Newark $910
  • 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.

Top 5 airlines flying to Orange County

 
See real verified KAYAK customer reviews for airlines flying to Orange County. Airline scores are aggregated from all reviews left by passengers on KAYAK after flying with an airline from the United States to Orange County. KAYAK doesn’t show reviews that are older than 5 years. Learn how KAYAK collects reviews.
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.
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Alaska AirlinesOverall score based on 10000 reviews
7.9Comfort
7.1Entertainment
7.1Food
8.5Crew
8.2Boarding
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Flight was delayed by hr and half, takeoff and climbing was frightening

2.0 MediocreSynthia, May 2025LAS - LAX
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Flight was delayed by hr and half, takeoff and climbing was frightening

We were in first class. Food was surprisingly good. Boarding was easy. Seats were lumpy. No video screen ...really? Service was good. Phone support was good

Despite boarding starting quite late, we actually got to LAX on time. Boarding was easy and orderly. We knew that no screen with entertainment choices would be included on this flight, and that's fine. It was the best price, and we brought all the types of entertainment we needed with us, and appreciated the USB charging ports. What stood out most, was the complimentary liquor. THAT made the biggest difference in our enjoyment of this flight.

The staff and crew were excellent. The entire flight process was so friendly and smooth.

flight was canceled. don't cancel flights if you want a better score.

Laney was very helpful. I am computer illiterate. She helped me obtain a boarding pass and preferred seat. She was warm, friendly, helpful, and smiled. I was impressed.

Flight was delayed. Crew was not helpful in the plane.

Missed connection due to waiting on tarmac for gate. Rebooking took 30 minutes in line with 2 people in line in front. Horrible inefficient careless staff.

Boarding was quick and easy as always the crew is on their game as always I always have an enjoyable flight so I’m good.

Need to get on train for second flight it’s much nicer when all the gates are together for obvious reasons

It was a perfect flight in all aspects! Both legs!

Boarding process, crew were good. But the seats were so uncomfortable that was all I could focus on. I literally had to sit forward so that all 3 of us could fit in row. I will try to avoid Southwest in the future for any flights over 60 minutes.

Great flight, 47 passengers on a 180 seat plane. Stewardess was pleasant and cheerful.

Great experience flying Southwest. The crew was really kind and helpful, and very friendly with our toddler.

Plane late from DC to Austin 30 minutes. Crew made up much of the time enroute to San Diego.

Fine, but how to board on SW versus othrr airlines, is just lame. Goood staff though and all was solid otherwise.

Was as expected. Crowed planes. Too many carryons delaying takeoff. But the ride only took an hour and saved me a lot of time SFO is a not a great airport.

Was as expected. Crowed planes. Too many carryons delaying takeoff. But the ride only took an hour and saved me a lot of time SFO is a hell hole of an airport. It is the new LaGuardia. Everything Cobbled together. Security gates closed. Terri directional signage

I will be flying again Southwest Airlines. Friendly crew, comfortable and affordable.

The plane arrived 25 minutes late, and the Wi-Fi was slower than it usually is.

This had nothing to do with Delta… The flights were on time and flawless. The service was excellent. We purchased seats in (aisle/middle) comfort plus since this was a cross country flight. Unfortunately, the woman seated at the window was 300+ pounds and, as might be expected, covered up about a third of the middle seat also. there was absolutely nothing that Delta could have done about that… I just don’t know what the answer should be. If you purchase a seat, you should should be able to use the entire seat and not just the portion that someone else is not sitting/oozing in. Disappointing…there should be something that could be done….I'm just not sure what solution could be.

I love the free WiFi!! Crew was nice. Bathroom was decent. First time flying delta in a long time and I enjoyed it. Will definitely look into booking with Delta more but I think Delta is a little more expensive than the other airlines.

Seats are much much more comfortable than United, which is what I usually fly

If I pay extra for "comfort+" I expect leg room where I can stretch my legs. I was seated with an attendant's seat blocking my feet. Knee space was fine but my feet had less room than the non-"comfort+" seats. Also, don't go cheap on food when you have flights of 3+ hours. It's insulting.

Only one side of the heafphone jack work. Crew was friendly and helpful.

Great. Flight departed early and arrived early. Deplaning and baggage claim ww were quick.

They separated our seats and moved us to the back of the plane. Hundreds of dollars and thousands of miles used and this was my platinum member experience.

Since it wasn’t a Delta flight, I was not able to sit with my group and there was no entertainment.

Three adults, three children. They did not give us seats together. Two seats together, in row 23, one in 13, one in 14, one in 10, and one in 17. When we got on the plane, the crew tried to ask people to move but basically threw up their hands. One person moved so we had two pairs of seats together. The 1.5 year old sat on a parent's lap (despite having paid for his own seat).

the fight attendants were great and i appreciated that they had season 1 of The Wire from HBO as a viewing option

A bit rush for transit. Food and entertainment are not available

The gate was too far away for the connecting flight

Generally good. The aisles have gotten narrower which can slow down boarding. Flight crew was great! Healthier complimentary snacks would be appreciated. Due to earthquake in San Francisco we had to circle in air space for a bit but then had a smooth landing. I laud the flight crew for their patience ;)

The agents was very rude and they charged me $50 for a carry-on bag saying that it was too big and then I saw someone going on a plane with the same size bag as me

For the most part united was a good experience, how ever when they came by with the snacks and water, they completely passed by my wife and I. As we were in separate rows. On a 5 hr flight we were not offered water

Fantastic crew. Flight was delayed at last minute but we were given updates every 20 minutes and the crew was so friendly and considerate. I miss the touch screens on the back of the seats, wish they would bring that back though.

Awful. Worst airline I have ever been on. Crew were among the rudest people I have ever dealt with. United staff members were rude and disrespectful. My flight was delayed, causing me to miss a connecting flight. I understand things happen, but when staff start lying about what actually happened, that is when I have an issue. Just be honest, really it isn’t that hard. I’m being very honest with this review and I don’t find this difficult what so ever. In fact, because of United Airlines, my Christmas holiday was off to a really rocky start. As someone who has traveled across the world, it has only been United that I have had a truly awful experience.

Boarding always seems a bit chaotic. Seat spacing could leave more for leg room.

Good flight. On time. Boarding and seating was easy. Crew were really friendly, yet professional. Bathroom (by cockpit) was small but serviceable. Some the seats were showing some notable wear & tear, but were comfy. Very happy UA customer. TY! 🤛🏽💗

We arrived early and finally made it to our gate almost an hour after.

One bottle of water and a package of cookies for comfort plus. We had to literally beg a flight attendant for an extra bottle of water later in the flight due to feeling dehydrated.

Flight boarded from Gate 39 at OGG, the farthest gate in the terminal. There were no Hawaiian themed amenities for the flight. The first class service was mediocre at best; I received not special welcome or recognition as an executive platinum member of American Advantage program. The flight attendants were more concerned with their cell phones than saying "thank you" to the passengers as we disembarked. Fortunately, the flight arrived at LAX a few minutes early.

Bigger seats. Board back to front! Disembark front to back!

Extraordinary service in business class, and very good breakfast and snacks. A really lovely flight.

This flight didn’t happen because AA agents didn’t let us board the flight

Plane was pretty clean, staff was friendly and helpful, flight left about on time arrived early. Took a long time to board and get off the plane - carry on items didn't have enough room so people had to move all around to find places.

The service and food needs to improve to catch up with other international flights

Would have been good to have a meal since it was a 5.5 hour flight

We boarded after several delays due to mechanical failure and a gate change. The seat cushion in the exit row was very compressed and offered no cushion, making the four-hour journey reasonably uncomfortable. The WiFi worked for a few people, but for most, it did not, and you cannot get entertainment unless you can connect—American Airlines flights do not have seatback screens, and you must use your mobile phone.

AA is always pretty solid. Was on time all the way around today so can’t complain!

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