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Cheap Flights to Rancho Santa Margarita from $28 One Way, $122 Round Trip

Prices found within past 7 days. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.

Wed, Apr 22 - Wed, Apr 22
SFO
San Francisco Intl.
ONT
Los Angeles - Ontario Intl.
$122 Roundtrip, found 7 hours ago
$122
Roundtrip
found 7 hours ago
Select United flight, departing Wed, Apr 22 from San Francisco Intl. to Los Angeles - Ontario Intl., returning Wed, Apr 22, priced at $122 found 7 hours ago
Mon, Apr 20 - Mon, Apr 27
SFO
San Francisco Intl.
SNA
John Wayne
$122 Roundtrip, found 2 days ago
$122
Roundtrip
found 2 days ago
Select Frontier Airlines flight, departing Mon, Apr 20 from San Francisco Intl. to John Wayne, returning Mon, Apr 27, priced at $122 found 2 days ago
Tue, May 12 - Wed, May 13
SFO
San Francisco Intl.
ONT
Los Angeles - Ontario Intl.
$127 Roundtrip, found 2 days ago
$127
Roundtrip
found 2 days ago
Select Frontier Airlines flight, departing Tue, May 12 from San Francisco Intl. to Los Angeles - Ontario Intl., returning Wed, May 13, priced at $127 found 2 days ago
Wed, Apr 22 - Sun, Apr 26
PDX
Portland Intl.
ONT
Los Angeles - Ontario Intl.
$140 Roundtrip, found 20 hours ago
$140
Roundtrip
found 20 hours ago
Select Frontier Airlines flight, departing Wed, Apr 22 from Portland Intl. to Los Angeles - Ontario Intl., returning Sun, Apr 26, priced at $140 found 20 hours ago
Sat, Jun 6 - Fri, Jun 12
SEA
Seattle - Tacoma Intl.
SNA
John Wayne
$141 Roundtrip, found 1 day ago
$141
Roundtrip
found 1 day ago
Select Delta flight, departing Sat, Jun 6 from Seattle - Tacoma Intl. to John Wayne, returning Fri, Jun 12, priced at $141 found 1 day ago
Fri, Jun 5 - Wed, Jun 10
SEA
Seattle - Tacoma Intl.
ONT
Los Angeles - Ontario Intl.
$142 Roundtrip, found 1 day ago
$142
Roundtrip
found 1 day ago
Select Alaska Airlines flight, departing Fri, Jun 5 from Seattle - Tacoma Intl. to Los Angeles - Ontario Intl., returning Wed, Jun 10, priced at $142 found 1 day ago
Wed, Apr 22 - Wed, Apr 22
SFO
San Francisco Intl.
ONT
Los Angeles - Ontario Intl.
$156 Roundtrip, found 7 hours ago
$156
Roundtrip
found 7 hours ago
Select Southwest Airlines flight, departing Wed, Apr 22 from San Francisco Intl. to Los Angeles - Ontario Intl., returning Wed, Apr 22, priced at $156 found 7 hours ago
Mon, Apr 13 - Mon, Apr 27
ORD
O'Hare Intl.
ONT
Los Angeles - Ontario Intl.
$160 Roundtrip, found 21 hours ago
$160
Roundtrip
found 21 hours ago
Select Frontier Airlines flight, departing Mon, Apr 13 from O'Hare Intl. to Los Angeles - Ontario Intl., returning Mon, Apr 27, priced at $160 found 21 hours ago
Sat, Apr 25 - Tue, Apr 28
DFW
Dallas-Fort Worth Intl.
ONT
Los Angeles - Ontario Intl.
$160 Roundtrip, found 15 hours ago
$160
Roundtrip
found 15 hours ago
Select Frontier Airlines flight, departing Sat, Apr 25 from Dallas-Fort Worth Intl. to Los Angeles - Ontario Intl., returning Tue, Apr 28, priced at $160 found 15 hours ago
Thu, Apr 16 - Sun, Apr 19
DFW
Dallas-Fort Worth Intl.
SNA
John Wayne
$166 Roundtrip, found 4 hours ago
$166
Roundtrip
found 4 hours ago
Select Frontier Airlines flight, departing Thu, Apr 16 from Dallas-Fort Worth Intl. to John Wayne, returning Sun, Apr 19, priced at $166 found 4 hours ago

Rancho Santa Margarita Flight Information

Traveling To
Rancho Santa Margarita
Destination Airport IATA Code
QLA
Number of Airlines Serving
Airlines
Frontier Airlines, Southwest Airlines, Alaska Airlines, United, Delta
Flight Price
$122
Earliest Departing Flight
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Waldorf Astoria Monarch Beach Resort & Club
5.0-star property

Waldorf Astoria Monarch Beach Resort & Club

May 8 - May 11

3 night stay

Portland (PDX) to Orange County (SNA)

Delta • Non-stop • Coach

Orange County (SNA) to Portland (PDX)

Southwest Airlines • Non-stop • Coach
Save 100% on your flight
Price was $1,880, price is now $1,386 per person
$1,386
per person
found 1 day ago
The Ranch at Laguna Beach
4.0-star property

The Ranch at Laguna Beach

Apr 24 - Apr 28

4 night stay

Portland (PDX) to Orange County (SNA)

Frontier Airlines • Coach

Orange County (SNA) to Portland (PDX)

Southwest Airlines • Coach
Save 100% on your flight
Price was $3,170, price is now $2,447 per person
$2,447
per person
found 14 hours ago
Surf & Sand Laguna Beach
5.0-star property

Surf & Sand Laguna Beach

May 8 - May 13

5 night stay

Chicago (ORD) to Orange County (SNA)

Southwest Airlines • Non-stop • Coach

Orange County (SNA) to Chicago (ORD)

Spirit Airlines • Non-stop • Coach
Save 100% on your flight
Price was $2,815, price is now $1,816 per person
$1,816
per person
found 11 hours ago
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Embassy Suites by Hilton Irvine Orange County Airport
3.5-star property

Embassy Suites by Hilton Irvine Orange County Airport

8.8/10 Excellent! (1,543 reviews)

May 11 - May 15

4 night stay

Portland (PDX) to Orange County (SNA)

Delta • Roundtrip • PremiumEconomy
Price was $825, price is now $739 per person
$739
per person
found 1 day ago
The room was Perfect!!! the service was exellent . I will definitely recommended it ! Thank you very much!!!

Reviewed on Jan 26, 2026

Renaissance Newport Beach Hotel
4.0-star property

Renaissance Newport Beach Hotel

9/10 Wonderful! (1,010 reviews)

May 11 - May 15

4 night stay

Portland (PDX) to Orange County (SNA)

Delta • Roundtrip • PremiumEconomy
Price was $1,107, price is now $995 per person
$995
per person
found 1 day ago
Foor and beers at the bar were really good.

Reviewed on Nov 5, 2025

Homewood Suites By Hilton Irvine John Wayne Airport
3.0-star property

Homewood Suites By Hilton Irvine John Wayne Airport

9.6/10 Exceptional! (1,008 reviews)

May 11 - May 15

4 night stay

Portland (PDX) to Orange County (SNA)

Delta • Roundtrip • PremiumEconomy
Price was $886, price is now $810 per person
$810
per person
found 1 day ago
Clean room, close to airport, friendly staff, nice breakfast

Reviewed on Apr 20, 2025

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Rancho Santa Margarita

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Frequently asked questions

Which airlines fly to Rancho Santa Margarita?
You can select from 20 airlines that run services to Los Angeles Intl. Airport (LAX), the most popular airport in the city. Among all those options, you're sure to land an amazing deal. Here are some of the top international airlines that'll get you to Rancho Santa Margarita — and then exploring every nook and cranny of this city:

  • Air Canada - 201 flights to Rancho Santa Margarita per month
  • United Airlines - 164 flights to Rancho Santa Margarita per month
  • Delta - 143 flights to Rancho Santa Margarita per month

What is the best airport to fly to in Rancho Santa Margarita?
John Wayne Airport (SNA), around 15 miles west of central Rancho Santa Margarita, is one choice. Los Angeles - Ontario Intl. Airport (ONT) will also get you to this city's doorstep. Compare the flight deals to both airports, along with which terminal is likely to be more convenient.
How much is a flight to Rancho Santa Margarita?
This week, prices fluctuated between $122 and $166 for a return fare to Rancho Santa Margarita. Tickets one-way from San Francisco (SFO) dropped down as low as $28 during the same time period.
How to book the cheapest flight to Rancho Santa Margarita?
With some of the most affordable flight deals around, you'll get more for your money with Orbitz. The following useful tips will help you land cheap flights to Rancho Santa Margarita — and leave you with more cash to play with:

  • Consider alternative airports to save extra cash. Enter your preferred departure and arrival airports in the form fields, then click on the 'Nearby airports' function below. It will list any available options.
  • Similarly, click on the 'Show flexible dates' option to view the fares on days around your chosen departure. You may be able to find cheaper flight deals if your dates are flexible.
  • Select 'Show options' to refine your search results. You can pick your preferred airline and seating class here. Under 'Sort & Filter' to the left, you can even select whether you'd like to fly in the morning, afternoon or evening.
  • If you've sorted your travel dates, don't delay booking your flight. Airfares usually increase as the departure date gets closer.
  • Combine your hotels, flights and car rentals into a competitive package deal. Save your hard-earned cash for things that really excite you, like exploring Rancho Santa Margarita.
  • If practical, avoid traveling during the busy season. Airfares are often at their highest during summer, school breaks and around other vacation times like Thanksgiving and Christmas.

What is the best time to book a flight to Rancho Santa Margarita?
Book your tickets to Rancho Santa Margarita in January. This is the ideal time of the year for bargain prices, closely followed by February and August. Find cheap flights and make your dream vacation a reality with Orbitz.
What day of the week is the cheapest to book a flight to Rancho Santa Margarita?
Make a booking on a Tuesday, Wednesday or Saturday. Generally, these are the cheapest days of the week to purchase fares to Rancho Santa Margarita. The getaway of your dreams starts with an unbeatable flight deal!
What is the cheapest day of the week to fly to Rancho Santa Margarita?
If you're searching for cheap flights to Rancho Santa Margarita, leave earlier in the week. Orbitz data from 2020 shows Monday is the cheapest day to travel, followed by Tuesday. Saturday has the most expensive fares, so avoid this day and do your wallet a favor.
What is the cheapest month to fly to Rancho Santa Margarita?
We won't keep you guessing — according to Orbitz data, August is generally the most inexpensive month to fly. Ideal for those who want to sneak in a weekend getaway or just an escape from it all before the weather turns. Be aware that the costliest time to fly is in the middle of summer, with fares at their highest in June.
Which airlines allow free cancellation?
When searching for your Rancho Santa Margarita flights on Orbitz, choose "Filter by flexible change policies." This filter will show you all the carriers offering free cancellation and no change fees. That means you can relax knowing that if things change, your ticket can too.
What do I need for the flight to Rancho Santa Margarita?
The key to a smooth and comfortable flight is being well prepared. Listed below are some useful tips that'll help get you ready for take off:

  • Whether you print it out beforehand or use an electronic one, you'll need your boarding pass to step foot on the plane. You'll also need some kind of government-issued ID. If you're flying internationally, make sure your passport is valid.
  • Make time fly by even quicker on your short flight by packing the right gear. Think a water bottle, snacks and entertainment. If you want your journey to Rancho Santa Margarita to go quietly, toss some noise-canceling headphones or earplugs into your bag too.
  • It can get cold on the plane. If you don't want to shiver your way through the flight, bring a sweater.

How many direct flights are there to Rancho Santa Margarita?
Your next amazing adventure is just one easy plane ride away, with 347 direct services to Rancho Santa Margarita each month. Search for your ideal flight with Orbitz and snap up a fantastic deal with Southwest Airlines, United Airlines or Alaska Airlines. Other reputable carriers that offer nonstop services include American Airlines, Delta Air Lines and Spirit Airlines.
How do I get cheap first-class/business deals to Rancho Santa Margarita?
There are ways of booking business or first-class airfares to Rancho Santa Margarita that won't burn through your wallet. Snap up a seat in the pointy end of the plane for less with these helpful tips:

  • Being flexible isn't just for the gym. Leave some room to move around your travel dates so you can snap up cheaper airfares when a sale pops up.
  • Plenty of low-cost carriers nowadays offer outstanding business or premium-class seating for a wallet-friendly price.
  • Bid for an upgrade in online auctions or upgrade your fare through your flight loyalty scheme.

How to get into Rancho Santa Margarita from the airport?
Stroll off the tarmac at John Wayne Airport (SNA) and then pick up the keys from one of two John Wayne Airport (SNA) car rental companies on-site, Enterprise or National Car Rental. With a sweet set of wheels, finding your way to downtown Rancho Santa Margarita from SNA will be a cinch. All you need to do is set your GPS and travel 15 miles to the east. Alternatively, you could use public transportation or take a taxi into town and rent some wheels directly from the city center. Find out what's available on our Rancho Santa Margarita car rentals.

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