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Cheap Flights to San Clemente from $29 One Way, $52 Round Trip

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Tue, May 20 - Tue, May 20
SFO
San Francisco Intl.
SNA
John Wayne
$52 Roundtrip, found 5 hours ago
$52
Roundtrip
found 5 hours ago
Select Alaska Airlines flight, departing Tue, May 20 from San Francisco Intl. to John Wayne, returning Tue, May 20, priced at $52 found 5 hours ago
Tue, Jul 15 - Thu, Jul 17
SFO
San Francisco Intl.
SNA
John Wayne
$57 Roundtrip, found 11 hours ago
$57
Roundtrip
found 11 hours ago
Select Alaska Airlines flight, departing Tue, Jul 15 from San Francisco Intl. to John Wayne, returning Thu, Jul 17, priced at $57 found 11 hours ago
Mon, May 5 - Sat, May 17
SFO
San Francisco Intl.
SNA
John Wayne
$63 Roundtrip, found 4 days ago
$63
Roundtrip
found 4 days ago
Select Frontier Airlines flight, departing Mon, May 5 from San Francisco Intl. to John Wayne, returning Sat, May 17, priced at $63 found 4 days ago
Thu, May 29 - Tue, Jun 3
PDX
Portland Intl.
SNA
John Wayne
$66 Roundtrip, found 1 day ago
$66
Roundtrip
found 1 day ago
Select Spirit Airlines flight, departing Thu, May 29 from Portland Intl. to John Wayne, returning Tue, Jun 3, priced at $66 found 1 day ago
Wed, May 21 - Wed, Jun 4
SEA
Seattle - Tacoma Intl.
SNA
John Wayne
$66 Roundtrip, found 3 hours ago
$66
Roundtrip
found 3 hours ago
Select Spirit Airlines flight, departing Wed, May 21 from Seattle - Tacoma Intl. to John Wayne, returning Wed, Jun 4, priced at $66 found 3 hours ago
Mon, May 12 - Wed, May 14
SFO
San Francisco Intl.
SNA
John Wayne
$67 Roundtrip, found 9 hours ago
$67
Roundtrip
found 9 hours ago
Select United flight, departing Mon, May 12 from San Francisco Intl. to John Wayne, returning Wed, May 14, priced at $67 found 9 hours ago
Thu, May 22 - Sun, May 25
SFO
San Francisco Intl.
SNA
John Wayne
$80 Roundtrip, just found
$80
Roundtrip
just found
Select Frontier Airlines flight, departing Thu, May 22 from San Francisco Intl. to John Wayne, returning Sun, May 25, priced at $80 just found
Wed, Aug 27 - Wed, Sep 3
PVU
Provo
SNA
John Wayne
$102 Roundtrip, found 5 hours ago
$102
Roundtrip
found 5 hours ago
Select Breeze Airways flight, departing Wed, Aug 27 from Provo to John Wayne, returning Wed, Sep 3, priced at $102 found 5 hours ago
Wed, May 28 - Wed, Jun 4
EWR
Newark Liberty Intl. Airport
SNA
John Wayne
$127 Roundtrip, found 2 hours ago
$127
Roundtrip
found 2 hours ago
Select Spirit Airlines flight, departing Wed, May 28 from Newark Liberty Intl. Airport to John Wayne, returning Wed, Jun 4, priced at $127 found 2 hours ago
Wed, May 28 - Wed, Jun 4
ORD
O'Hare Intl.
SNA
John Wayne
$129 Roundtrip, found 1 day ago
$129
Roundtrip
found 1 day ago
Select Spirit Airlines flight, departing Wed, May 28 from O'Hare Intl. to John Wayne, returning Wed, Jun 4, priced at $129 found 1 day ago

San Clemente Flight Information

Traveling To
San Clemente
Destination Airport IATA Code
QLA
Number of Airlines Serving
Airlines
Alaska Airlines, United, Spirit Airlines, Frontier Airlines, Breeze Airways
Flight Price
$52
Earliest Departing Flight
Latest Departing Flight

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San Clemente economy flight packages

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The LEEF Hotel
2.0-star property

The LEEF Hotel

Jun 5 - Jun 8

3 night stay

Dallas (DAL) to Los Angeles (LAX)

Southwest Airlines • Roundtrip • Coach
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per person
found 1 day ago
Hollywood Historic Hotel
3.0-star property

Hollywood Historic Hotel

Jun 5 - Jun 8

3 night stay

Dallas (DAL) to Los Angeles (LAX)

Southwest Airlines • Roundtrip • Coach
per person
found 1 day ago
Le Bon Hotel Hollywood
2.0-star property

Le Bon Hotel Hollywood

Jun 5 - Jun 8

3 night stay

Dallas (DAL) to Los Angeles (LAX)

Delta • Non-stop • Coach

Los Angeles (LAX) to Dallas (DAL)

Southwest Airlines • Non-stop • Coach
per person
found 10 hours ago
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San Clemente premium economy flight packages

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Bellanca Hotel
3.0-star property

Bellanca Hotel

8.8/10 Excellent! (1,003 reviews)

Jun 7 - Jun 10

3 night stay

Phoenix (PHX) to Orange County (SNA)

Delta • Roundtrip • PremiumEconomy
per person
found 1 hour ago
Nice hotel. Catalina is small and everything is a short walk.

Reviewed on Sep 9, 2024

White s Landing Catalina Camp
1.0-star property

White s Landing Catalina Camp

9.8/10 Exceptional! (45 reviews)

Jun 7 - Jun 10

3 night stay

Phoenix (PHX) to Orange County (SNA)

Delta • Roundtrip • PremiumEconomy
per person
found 1 hour ago
Catalina Canyon Inn
3.0-star property

Catalina Canyon Inn

8.6/10 Excellent! (1,006 reviews)

Jun 7 - Jun 10

3 night stay

Phoenix (PHX) to Orange County (SNA)

Delta • Roundtrip • PremiumEconomy
per person
found 1 hour ago
They have a shuttle that will take you down the hill and back. The food in the restaurant is great and it's just a cozy little place very relaxing. I live that the patio doors face the pool area and you can leave them open and listen to the birds and the ocean breeze .

Reviewed on Mar 20, 2025

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San Clemente first class flight packages

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SIRTAJ - Beverly Hills
4.0-star property

SIRTAJ - Beverly Hills

8.4/10 Very Good! (1,001 reviews)

Jun 13 - Jun 15

2 night stay

Chicago (ORD) to Los Angeles (LAX)

United • Roundtrip • FirstClass
per person
found 1 day ago
Great hotel if you want to stay in Beverly Hills and/or you're going to West Hollywood and want a quiet spot that is close.

Reviewed on Apr 28, 2025

Oceana Santa Monica, LXR Hotels & Resorts
5.0-star property

Oceana Santa Monica, LXR Hotels & Resorts

9.2/10 Wonderful! (452 reviews)

Jun 13 - Jun 15

2 night stay

Chicago (ORD) to Los Angeles (LAX)

United • Roundtrip • FirstClass
per person
found 1 day ago
The staff is great!! Very attentive, our room was very clean & the view of the ocean is beautiful from this hotel!

Reviewed on Aug 22, 2020

Regent Santa Monica Beach
5.0-star property

Regent Santa Monica Beach

10/10 Exceptional! (2 reviews)

Jun 13 - Jun 15

2 night stay

Chicago (ORD) to Los Angeles (LAX)

United • Roundtrip • FirstClass
per person
found 1 day ago
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Frequently asked questions

Which airlines fly to San Clemente?
With 19 airlines running services to Los Angeles Intl. Airport (LAX), a major gateway to San Clemente, you have plenty of choice. Score an awesome deal among these top international airlines that fly in and out of this city:

  • Air Canada - 201 flights to San Clemente per month
  • United Airlines - 164 flights to San Clemente per month
  • Delta - 143 flights to San Clemente per month

What is the best airport to fly to in San Clemente?
John Wayne Airport (SNA) is the city’s only airport, so your only decision will be the aisle seat or the window seat. Downtown San Clemente is approximately 20 miles away and where many visitors base themselves.
How much is a flight to San Clemente?
Last week, prices ranged between $52 and $129 for a return trip to San Clemente. One-way fares departing from San Francisco (SFO) dropped down as low as $29 during the same period.
How to book the cheapest flight to San Clemente?
With some of the most incredible flight deals around, you’ll get more for your money with Orbitz. The following handy hints will help you score cheap flights to San Clemente — and leave you with more cash to splash:

  • Depending on where you’re taking off from, click on the ‘Nearby airports’ function (located under the departure and arrival options). In certain cases, other departure points will have cheaper fares.
  • If you’re flexible with your itinerary, click on the ‘Show flexible dates’ link. It’ll display the flight deals for the days around your chosen departure. Airfares often vary depending on what day it is.
  • You can also select the ‘Show options’ function to filter results for your preferred airline, seating class, and nonstop and refundable flights. Under ‘Sort & Filter’ to the left, you can even choose the time of day you want to fly.
  • Book as soon as you know your travel dates. While you can get lucky once in a while, tickets rarely get cheaper as your date of departure gets closer.
  • Save loads on your trip by combining your hotel, flights and car rentals into a package. Your credit card will thank you for it.
  • Don’t travel during the busy season if possible. By steering clear of summer, school vacations and other popular dates, you can make superb savings on your airfares.

What is the best time to book a flight to San Clemente?
Reserve your seats to San Clemente in January. This is the best month for low prices, 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 San Clemente?
When it comes to cheap fares to San Clemente, the best days to book are generally Tuesdays, Wednesdays and Saturdays. A fabulous flight deal is just clicks away with Orbitz.
What is the cheapest day of the week to fly to San Clemente?
Everyone enjoys saving money, so we suggest leaving early in the week for cheap flights to San Clemente. Orbitz data from 2020 shows you can grab the best prices on flights taking off on Mondays. Tuesdays are the next most affordable day, while Saturdays are likely to cost a bundle. Many people like to start their trip when the working week is over, so leave those Saturdays for binge-watching your favorite TV shows.
What is the cheapest month to fly to San Clemente?
If you have some flexibility with your travel dates, think about departing sometime in August. Orbitz data has found that this is generally the best month to fly out if you’re looking for cheap flights to San Clemente. As you would expect, airfares increase in the busy month of June and flights get snapped up quickly.
Which airlines allow free cancellation?
Plans change, and we think your flight should be able to as well. That’s why Orbitz makes it easy to search for fares with free cancellation and no change fees. Simply enter your departure and arrival destinations and then select “Filter by flexible change policies.” How’s that for easy?
What do I need for the flight to San Clemente?
The secret to a comfortable and stress-free flight is being well prepared. Here are some of our top tips to help you get ready for take off:

  • Your travel documents are the most important items you’ll need to carry with you on your flight. To avoid any problems at the time of check-in, make sure that the personal information on your ticket matches your government-issued ID.
  • Make time fly by even faster on your short hop by packing the right gear. Think tasty snacks, a water bottle and entertainment. If you’d like your journey to San Clemente to pass nice and peacefully, squeeze some noise-canceling headphones or earplugs into your bag too.
  • It can get very cool on the plane. If you don’t like the thought of shivering your way through the flight, pack an extra layer.

How many direct flights are there to San Clemente?
With roughly 347 direct flights each month, you’ll be flying straight into San Clemente and embarking on your next exciting adventure in no time at all. Some of the airlines that journey nonstop to San Clemente include Southwest Airlines, United Airlines and Alaska Airlines. American Airlines, Delta Air Lines and Spirit Airlines are other reliable options.
How do I get cheap first-class/business deals to San Clemente?
There are ways of booking business or first-class tickets to San Clemente that won’t burn a hole through your savings. Snap up a seat in the pointy end of the plane for less with these great tips:

  • Being flexible isn’t just a yoga thing. Have some room to move around your travel dates so you can snap up more affordable airfares when a huge sale drops.
  • Find a low-cost carrier that offers business-class seats. They often come with more legroom and a glass of bubbly — but without the premium price.
  • Bid for an upgrade. Some carriers hold online auctions that let you put down a price for a seat at the front of the plane. You can also try upgrading with points earned through a rewards program.

How to get into San Clemente from the airport?
If you enjoy the convenience of having your own wheels, book a John Wayne Airport (SNA) car rental with one of the reputable providers at John Wayne Airport (SNA). Enterprise and National Car Rental have some quality rides to choose from. Once you’ve collected your wheels, the heart of San Clemente is around 20 miles to the southeast. Or, maybe you’d rather take a taxi into town and rent a vehicle from the downtown area after you’ve had a chance to settle in? San Clemente car rentals always has loads of terrific deals available.
What is the best time to go to San Clemente?
There’s no good or bad time to head to San Clemente, but February, March and May are the busiest months. Like most places in the Northern Hemisphere, the summer kicks off June 20. If you’d like to spend most of your days in a T-shirt than a winter jacket, this time of the year would be ideal for you. Expect average daily highs of 75 ºF and nighttime lows around 65 ºF.
Travel tips for San Clemente

  • The downtown area has plenty of exciting attractions. Gems like San Clemente Pier and San Clemente State Beach will keep your feet on the move and your adventurous spirit full.
  • If you’re in search of a nice little day trip, there are more sights waiting to impress you a short commute out of town. Discover why Disneyland® and LEGOLAND® California are on the to-do lists of many San Clemente travelers.
  • Get behind the wheel and find out what else makes Orange County shine. Organize a car rental with Orbitz and check out the bright lights of two other must-do cities — Anaheim and Fullerton.

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