What is the cheapest airline that flies from Orange County to San Diego?

Frontier is the most popular carrier operating from Orange County to San Diego

When did momondo last update prices for flights from Orange County to San Diego Airport?

Prices for flights from Orange County to San Diego Airport were last updated today.

How old do you have to be to fly from Orange County to San Diego Airport?

The minimum age a child must be to fly alone is five but airlines that offer an unaccompanied minor (UNMR) service will have their own age restrictions, including rules around flight length, timings, and stopovers. We always recommend checking with the individual airline you are booking with to travel from Orange County to San Diego Airport.

What documentation or ID do you need to fly to San Diego Airport?

The required travel and health documents for your San Diego Airport trip may vary depending on your itinerary and personal circumstances. As a general rule, you should carry multiple documents, including a national ID card or driver's license and a passport valid for six months after your intended arrival at San Diego Airport. We recommend that you seek guidance from your airline or a reliable third party such as IATA.

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1:02 pm - 10:13 am

SNA

SAN

21h 11m1 stop

9:45 pm - 9:12 am

SAN

SNA

11h 27m1 stop

$133Frontier

Sun, Jan 18 - Sun, Jan 25

5:31 pm - 10:13 am

SNA

SAN

16h 42m2 stops

9:45 pm - 9:12 am

SAN

SNA

11h 27m1 stop

$162Frontier

Sun, Jan 18 - Sun, Jan 25

4:37 pm - 11:31 pm

SNA

SAN

30h 54m2 stops

10:34 am - 11:32 am

SAN

SNA

24h 58m1 stop

$173Multiple Airlines

Tue, Jan 20 - Sat, Jan 31

12:17 pm - 7:21 pm

SNA

SAN

7h 04m1 stop

10:34 am - 8:57 pm

SAN

SNA

10h 23m2 stops

$179Multiple Airlines

Fri, Jan 30 - Sat, Jan 31

8:16 pm - 9:58 pm

SNA

SAN

25h 42m1 stop

2:50 pm - 7:18 pm

SAN

SNA

4h 28m1 stop

$181Frontier

Mon, Jan 5 - Fri, Jan 9

6:45 am - 9:49 pm

SNA

SAN

15h 04m1 stop

6:15 am - 9:12 pm

SAN

SNA

14h 57m1 stop

$187Alaska Airlines

Sat, Feb 28 - Tue, Mar 3

8:16 pm - 12:08 pm

SNA

SAN

15h 52m2 stops

2:50 pm - 3:48 pm

SAN

SNA

24h 58m1 stop

$201Frontier

Mon, Jan 5 - Fri, Jan 9

11:11 am - 9:58 pm

SNA

SAN

10h 47m1 stop

2:46 pm - 3:31 pm

SAN

SNA

24h 45m2 stops

$212Multiple Airlines

Tue, Jan 6 - Sat, Jan 10

8:15 am - 7:19 pm

SNA

SAN

11h 04m1 stop

7:03 pm - 10:05 am

SAN

SNA

15h 02m1 stop

$217Alaska Airlines

Tue, Jan 20 - Sat, Jan 31

Frontier flights from Orange County to San Diego

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Frontier

Jan 18

SNA1:02 pmSanta Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty

21h 11m

1 stop

SAN10:13 amSan Diego

Jan 25

SAN9:45 pmSan Diego

11h 27m

1 stop

SNA9:12 amSanta Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty

$133

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Frontier

Jan 18

SNA5:31 pmSanta Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty

16h 42m

2 stops

SAN10:13 amSan Diego

Jan 25

SAN9:45 pmSan Diego

11h 27m

1 stop

SNA9:12 amSanta Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty

$162

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Frontier

Jan 5

SNA8:16 pmSanta Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty

25h 42m

1 stop

SAN9:58 pmSan Diego

Jan 9

SAN2:50 pmSan Diego

4h 28m

1 stop

SNA7:18 pmSanta Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty

$181

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Alaska Airlines flights from Orange County to San Diego

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Alaska Airlines

Feb 28

SNA6:45 amSanta Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty

15h 04m

1 stop

SAN9:49 pmSan Diego

Mar 3

SAN6:15 amSan Diego

14h 57m

1 stop

SNA9:12 pmSanta Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty

$187

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Alaska Airlines

Jan 20

SNA8:15 amSanta Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty

11h 04m

1 stop

SAN7:19 pmSan Diego

Jan 31

SAN7:03 pmSan Diego

15h 02m

1 stop

SNA10:05 amSanta Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty

$217

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Santa AnaSan Diego

SNA - SAN

SNASAN

Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty

Sun 1/18

1:02 pm-10:13 am

1 stop21h 11m

San Diego

Sun 1/25

9:45 pm-9:12 am

1 stop11h 27m

$133

Santa AnaSan Diego

SNA - SAN

SNASAN

Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty

Sun 1/18

5:31 pm-10:13 am

2 stops16h 42m

San Diego

Sun 1/25

9:45 pm-9:12 am

1 stop11h 27m

$162

Santa AnaSan Diego

SNA - SAN

SNASAN

Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty

Tue 1/20

4:37 pm-11:31 pm

2 stops30h 54m

San Diego

Sat 1/31

10:34 am-11:32 am

1 stop24h 58m

$173

Santa AnaSan Diego

SNA - SAN

SNASAN

Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty

Fri 1/30

12:17 pm-7:21 pm

1 stop7h 04m

San Diego

Sat 1/31

10:34 am-8:57 pm

2 stops10h 23m

$179

Santa AnaSan Diego

SNA - SAN

SNASAN

Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty

Mon 1/5

8:16 pm-9:58 pm

1 stop25h 42m

San Diego

Fri 1/9

2:50 pm-7:18 pm

1 stop4h 28m

$181

Santa AnaSan Diego

SNA - SAN

SNASAN

Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty

Sat 2/28

6:45 am-9:49 pm

1 stop15h 04m

San Diego

Tue 3/3

6:15 am-9:12 pm

1 stop14h 57m

$187

Santa AnaSan Diego

SNA - SAN

SNASAN

Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty

Mon 1/5

8:16 pm-12:08 pm

2 stops15h 52m

San Diego

Fri 1/9

2:50 pm-3:48 pm

1 stop24h 58m

$201

Santa AnaSan Diego

SNA - SAN

SNASAN

Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty

Tue 1/6

11:11 am-9:58 pm

1 stop10h 47m

San Diego

Sat 1/10

2:46 pm-3:31 pm

2 stops24h 45m

$212

Santa AnaSan Diego

SNA - SAN

SNASAN

Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty

Tue 1/20

8:15 am-7:19 pm

1 stop11h 04m

San Diego

Sat 1/31

7:03 pm-10:05 am

1 stop15h 02m

$217

Santa AnaSan Diego

SNA - SAN

SNASAN

Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty

Thu 2/19

8:58 am-3:17 pm

1 stop6h 19m

$61

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How to get the cheapest flight ticket from Orange County to San Diego

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What is the cheapest month to fly to San Diego?

If you are unable to visit San Diego during the month of January, then departing from Orange County during the month July is also very affordable. Most momondo users find prices during this month for around $179.

What is the cheapest day to depart on your flight to San Diego?

The cheapest day to depart from Orange County to San Diego is on a Tuesday. Travelers who choose to depart for San Diego on a Tuesday will often find tickets for as low as $179. If your travel schedule is flexible, try to avoid departing on a Monday because tickets tend to average around $425. These prices are subject to change though, so be sure to set up a Price Alert for flights to San Diego.

What is the cheapest time of day to depart on your flight to San Diego?

The cheapest time of day to fly to San Diego is in the morning when flights can be purchased for as low as $225. Flights in the afternoon are often more expensive with an average ticket price of $266.

How far in advance should I book a flight to San Diego?

You are more likely to see cheaper flights to San Diego from Orange County when booking weeks ahead of your departure date. In general, you can expect to find flights to San Diego for around $224 when searching weeks out. However, flight prices might be lower outside of this timeframe. For example, people recently found flights to San Diego from Orange County for as low as $179 on momondo.

Can stopping save me money on Orange County to San Diego flights?

No. A direct flight is the cheapest option for a flight between Orange County to San Diego.

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Fastest flight time	7h 04m
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The fastest flight from Orange County to San Diego takes 7h 04m

There are no direct flights from Orange County to San Diego. There are no popular flight routes from Orange County to San Diego.

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When did momondo last update prices for flights from Orange County to San Diego Airport?
Prices for flights from Orange County to San Diego Airport were last updated today.
How old do you have to be to fly from Orange County to San Diego Airport?
The minimum age a child must be to fly alone is five but airlines that offer an unaccompanied minor (UNMR) service will have their own age restrictions, including rules around flight length, timings, and stopovers. We always recommend checking with the individual airline you are booking with to travel from Orange County to San Diego Airport.
What documentation or ID do you need to fly to San Diego Airport?
The required travel and health documents for your San Diego Airport trip may vary depending on your itinerary and personal circumstances. As a general rule, you should carry multiple documents, including a national ID card or driver's license and a passport valid for six months after your intended arrival at San Diego Airport. We recommend that you seek guidance from your airline or a reliable third party such as IATA.
What is the most popular plane model from Orange County to San Diego?
Based on momondo bookings for flights between Orange County and San Diego, the leading plane model is Boeing 737 MAX 8, making up 14.95% of the total bookings. Other popular models include Boeing 737-800 Passenger/BBJ2 (winglets) with 12.97%, Airbus A321neo with 12.57%, and Boeing 737-900 with 7.46%.

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