Cheap flights To Costa Mesa (QLA) from $43

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Cheap Flights to Costa Mesa from $43 One Way, $52 Round Trip

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Tue, Aug 12 - Tue, Aug 12
SFO
San Francisco Intl.
ONT
Los Angeles - Ontario Intl.
$52 Roundtrip, found 1 day ago
$52
Roundtrip
found 1 day ago
Select United flight, departing Tue, Aug 12 from San Francisco Intl. to Los Angeles - Ontario Intl., returning Tue, Aug 12, priced at $52 found 1 day ago
Tue, Aug 5 - Tue, Aug 12
SFO
San Francisco Intl.
SNA
John Wayne
$98 Roundtrip, found 2 days ago
$98
Roundtrip
found 2 days ago
Select Alaska Airlines flight, departing Tue, Aug 5 from San Francisco Intl. to John Wayne, returning Tue, Aug 12, priced at $98 found 2 days ago
Sat, Oct 25 - Wed, Oct 29
DFW
Dallas-Fort Worth Intl.
SNA
John Wayne
$109 Roundtrip, found 2 days ago
$109
Roundtrip
found 2 days ago
Select Spirit Airlines flight, departing Sat, Oct 25 from Dallas-Fort Worth Intl. to John Wayne, returning Wed, Oct 29, priced at $109 found 2 days ago
Mon, Aug 11 - Thu, Aug 14
DFW
Dallas-Fort Worth Intl.
ONT
Los Angeles - Ontario Intl.
$119 Roundtrip, found 22 hours ago
$119
Roundtrip
found 22 hours ago
Select Frontier Airlines flight, departing Mon, Aug 11 from Dallas-Fort Worth Intl. to Los Angeles - Ontario Intl., returning Thu, Aug 14, priced at $119 found 22 hours ago
Sat, Aug 30 - Tue, Sep 2
SEA
Seattle - Tacoma Intl.
ONT
Los Angeles - Ontario Intl.
$130 Roundtrip, found 10 hours ago
$130
Roundtrip
found 10 hours ago
Select Frontier Airlines flight, departing Sat, Aug 30 from Seattle - Tacoma Intl. to Los Angeles - Ontario Intl., returning Tue, Sep 2, priced at $130 found 10 hours ago
Fri, Sep 26 - Sun, Sep 28
DAL
Love Field
ONT
Los Angeles - Ontario Intl.
$139 Roundtrip, found 4 hours ago
$139
Roundtrip
found 4 hours ago
Select Southwest Airlines flight, departing Fri, Sep 26 from Love Field to Los Angeles - Ontario Intl., returning Sun, Sep 28, priced at $139 found 4 hours ago
Sat, Aug 30 - Sat, Sep 6
SEA
Seattle - Tacoma Intl.
SNA
John Wayne
$157 Roundtrip, found 2 hours ago
$157
Roundtrip
found 2 hours ago
Select Bargain Flight flight, departing Sat, Aug 30 from Seattle - Tacoma Intl. to John Wayne, returning Sat, Sep 6, priced at $157 found 2 hours ago
Sat, Sep 13 - Tue, Sep 16
PAE
Seattle Paine Field Intl. Airport
SNA
John Wayne
$178 Roundtrip, found 2 hours ago
$178
Roundtrip
found 2 hours ago
Select Alaska Airlines flight, departing Sat, Sep 13 from Seattle Paine Field Intl. Airport to John Wayne, returning Tue, Sep 16, priced at $178 found 2 hours ago
Sat, Aug 23 - Mon, Aug 25
SFO
San Francisco Intl.
LGB
Long Beach Municipal
$184 Roundtrip, found 6 days ago
$184
Roundtrip
found 6 days ago
Select Southwest Airlines flight, departing Sat, Aug 23 from San Francisco Intl. to Long Beach Municipal, returning Mon, Aug 25, priced at $184 found 6 days ago
Sat, Oct 11 - Sat, Oct 18
DAL
Love Field
LGB
Long Beach Municipal
$204 Roundtrip, found 6 days ago
$204
Roundtrip
found 6 days ago
Select Southwest Airlines flight, departing Sat, Oct 11 from Love Field to Long Beach Municipal, returning Sat, Oct 18, priced at $204 found 6 days ago

Costa Mesa SNA Flight Information

Traveling To
Costa Mesa
Destination Airport IATA Code
QLA
Number of Airlines Serving
0
Airlines
Spirit Airlines, United, Southwest Airlines, Frontier Airlines, American Airlines, Alaska Airlines
Flight Price
$52
Earliest Departing Flight
MXY 518 12:23PM EDT
Latest Departing Flight
MXY 518 Jul 24 12:23PM EDT

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Costa Mesa economy flight packages

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Castaway Motel
2.5-star property

Castaway Motel

Aug 29 - Sep 3

5 night stay

Denver (DEN) to Orange County (SNA)

Frontier Airlines • Roundtrip • Coach
Save 100% on your flight
per person
found 1 day ago
@ Marbella Lane - Serene Ranch Style Home W/pool
3.0-star property

@ Marbella Lane - Serene Ranch Style Home W/pool

Sep 12 - Sep 15

3 night stay

Portland (PDX) to Orange County (SNA)

American Airlines • Non-stop • Coach

Orange County (SNA) to Portland (PDX)

Spirit Airlines • Non-stop • Coach
Save 100% on your flight
per person
found 2 hours ago
Waterfront Condos With Dock Access Near Sand, Shops & Balboa Fun Zone
3.0-star property

Waterfront Condos With Dock Access Near Sand, Shops & Balboa Fun Zone

Aug 27 - Sep 1

5 night stay

Salt Lake City (SLC) to Orange County (SNA)

Spirit Airlines • Non-stop • Coach

Orange County (SNA) to Salt Lake City (SLC)

Southwest Airlines • Non-stop • Coach
Save 100% on your flight
per person
found 15 hours ago
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Costa Mesa premium economy flight packages

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Ayres Hotel Orange
3.5-star property

Ayres Hotel Orange

9.6/10 Exceptional! (2,106 reviews)

Aug 25 - Aug 27

2 night stay

Portland (PDX) to Orange County (SNA)

Delta • Roundtrip • PremiumEconomy
per person
found 10 hours ago
Very accommodating and great breakfast.

Reviewed on Jul 5, 2025

ALO Hotel by Ayres, Orange
3.5-star property

ALO Hotel by Ayres, Orange

9/10 Wonderful! (2,195 reviews)

Aug 25 - Aug 27

2 night stay

Portland (PDX) to Orange County (SNA)

Delta • Roundtrip • PremiumEconomy
per person
found 10 hours ago
Nice breakfast, respectful staff, thank you.

Reviewed on Apr 4, 2025

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Costa Mesa first class flight packages

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Ayres Hotel Orange
3.5-star property

Ayres Hotel Orange

9.6/10 Exceptional! (2,106 reviews)

Aug 29 - Aug 31

2 night stay

Portland (PDX) to Orange County (SNA)

Alaska Airlines • Roundtrip • FirstClass
per person
found 15 hours ago
Very accommodating and great breakfast.

Reviewed on Jul 5, 2025

ALO Hotel by Ayres, Orange
3.5-star property

ALO Hotel by Ayres, Orange

9/10 Wonderful! (2,195 reviews)

Aug 29 - Aug 31

2 night stay

Portland (PDX) to Orange County (SNA)

Alaska Airlines • Roundtrip • FirstClass
per person
found 15 hours ago
Nice breakfast, respectful staff, thank you.

Reviewed on Apr 4, 2025

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Costa Mesa

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Frequently asked questions

Which airlines fly to Costa Mesa?
Choose from 19 airlines that fly into John Wayne Airport (SNA), the primary airport in the city. With all those options, you're bound to score a superb deal. Here are a few of the favorite international carriers that'll get you to Costa Mesa:

  • Southwest Airlines - 30 flights to Costa Mesa per month
  • Air Canada - 17 flights to Costa Mesa per month
  • WestJet - 8 flights to Costa Mesa per month

What is the best airport to fly to in Costa Mesa?
Jump on a plane to John Wayne Airport (SNA) and you'll be taking in this fantastic city before long. This airport is around 3 miles east of the downtown area. But SNA isn't your only choice. Long Beach Municipal Airport (LGB) is another point of arrival for Costa Mesa, so you'll want to compare airfares to get the most rewarding deal.
How much is a flight to Costa Mesa?
Lots of fabulous deals were up for the taking this week, with return flights to Costa Mesa fluctuating between $52 and $204. But it was passengers arriving in from Dallas (DFW) who bagged the top bargains. One-way fares to Costa Mesa started at a low $43.
How to book the cheapest flight to Costa Mesa?
Using Orbitz, you'll uncover some of the most incredible flight deals around from a terrific range of airlines. But if you'd love to increase your chances of nabbing cheap flights to Costa Mesa, here are some tips we think will help:

  • Consider departing from or arriving at alternative airports to save on your flight. Enter your preferred departure and arrival airports in the form fields, then click on the 'Nearby airports' function below. It will list the available options.
  • If you're flexible with when you fly out, click on the 'Show flexible dates' option. It'll show the flight deals for the days around your chosen departure. Fares often vary depending on the day of the week.
  • Hit 'Show options' to filter your search results. You can choose your preferred seating class and airline here. Under 'Sort & Filter' to the left, you can even select whether you'd like to fly in the morning, afternoon or evening.
  • The early bird catches the most rewarding deals, so book as soon as you know your travel dates. The most affordable fares sell out first and prices normally increase as the departure date nears.
  • Save loads on your vacation by bundling your flights, hotels and car rentals into a package with Orbitz. Your credit card will thank you.
  • If practical, don't travel in peak seasons. Airfares soar during school breaks, summer and other vacation periods like Easter and Christmas.

How long is a flight to Costa Mesa?
Flight times differ based on where you're jetting in from. But to give you some insight into the average duration, size up these major routes to Costa Mesa:

  • Las Vegas, NV (LAS-Harry Reid Intl.) to John Wayne Airport (SNA) - 1 hour and 8 minutes
  • San Francisco, CA (SFO-San Francisco Intl.) to John Wayne Airport (SNA) - 1 hour and 33 minutes
  • Denver, CO (DEN-Denver Intl.) to John Wayne Airport (SNA) - 2 hours and 30 minutes

What is the best time to book a flight to Costa Mesa?
Purchase your flights to Costa Mesa in January. This is the perfect time of the year for bargain fares, closely followed by February and August. Score cheap flights and enjoy your dream getaway with Orbitz.
What day of the week is the cheapest to book a flight to Costa Mesa?
When it comes to cheap fares to Costa Mesa, the best days to make a booking 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 Costa Mesa?
If you're searching for cheap flights to Costa Mesa, depart at the start of 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 budget a favor.
What is the cheapest month to fly to Costa Mesa?
To score cheap flights to Costa Mesa, pack your suitcase and depart in August. Orbitz data has found that generally, this is a great month to save big on your fare. If you're thinking of flying to Costa Mesa in June, bear in mind that this is the most expensive time of year to take a trip.
Which airlines allow free cancellation?
We understand that plans can change and flexibility is important. That's why you can easily search for flights that have free cancellation and no change fees on Orbitz. Just click on "Filter by flexible change policies" and we'll find you fares with more flexibility than candy on a dashboard in summer!
What do I need for the flight to Costa Mesa?
There's nothing as exciting as flying to a new place, but it pays to be prepared. The following top tips will help get your trip started on the right foot:

  • Before you board the plane, you'll need to show some type of government-issued ID, like a passport. You'll also need your ticket. If you're traveling with the kids, check with your airline about which documents they require --- if any.
  • To keep you busy on your short trip to Costa Mesa, download some new songs or stock up the podcast library on your tablet. Food can also be a good distraction while in the air, so pack a snack.
  • No matter how hot it is outside, plane cabins can get a bit chilly. Bring a hoodie on board to stop the goose bumps.

How many direct flights are there to Costa Mesa?
With 347 flights jetting directly to Costa Mesa every month, finding one to match your plans will be simple. Southwest Airlines, United Airlines and Alaska Airlines are among the top carriers that provide nonstop services.
How do I get cheap first-class/business deals to Costa Mesa?
There are ways of booking first or business-class fares to Costa Mesa that won't burn through your budget. Pick up a seat at the front of the plane for less with these helpful tips:

  • Flexibility isn't just for the gym. Have some room to move around your travel dates so you can pick up cheaper airfares when a sale pops up.
  • Budget airlines offer business-class seating at a fraction of the normal price. Ditch the full-service carriers and go with one of these cheaper options.
  • 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 may also be able to upgrade with points earned through a loyalty scheme.

How to get into Costa Mesa from the airport?
If you want the convenience of having your own set of wheels, reserve 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 terrific vehicles to choose from. Once you've hopped in the driver's seat, the heart of Costa Mesa is around 3 miles to the west. Or, why not get a taxi into town and rent a vehicle from the downtown area after you've had a chance to settle in? Costa Mesa car rentals always has a range of fantastic deals available.
What is the best time to go to Costa Mesa?
Costa Mesa is busy in May, August and September. If you're thinking of visiting during these months, it would be wise to book ahead of time to ensure you nab the most rewarding deals. Want to know what summertime's like in Costa Mesa? Average daily temperatures usually hover between 65 ºF and 75 ºF. Like most destinations in the Northern Hemisphere, the summer season starts June 20 here.

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