The average price of a 7-day trip to Irvine is $2,173 for a solo traveler, $3,903 for a couple, and $7,316 for a family of 4. Irvine hotels range from $86 to $391 per night with an average of $102, while most vacation rentals will cost $180 to $600 per night for the entire home. Average worldwide flight costs to John Wayne-Orange County Airport (SNA) are between $738 and $1,159 per person for economy flights and $2,316 to $3,637 for first class. Depending on activities, we recommend budgeting $75 to $148 per person per day for transportation and enjoying local restaurants.
See below for average, budget, and luxury trip costs. You can also look up flight costs from your airport for more tailored flight pricing.
The Cheapest Times to Visit Irvine, CA, US
On average, these will be the cheapest dates to fly to SNA and stay in a Irvine hotel:
- January 8th to March 4th
- April 16th to April 29th
- August 13th to November 18th
The absolute cheapest time to take a vacation in Irvine is usually early to mid September.
Average Irvine Trip Costs
Average Solo Traveler
The average cost for one person to visit Irvine for a week is $1,606-$3,238($229-$463 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $75 to $148 per day for one person’s daily expenses
Flights: $445 to $1,032 for economy
Lodging: $106 to $171 per night for one 2 or 3-star hotel room
or $159 to $195 per night for a 1-bed vacation rental
Average Couple’s Trip
The average cost for a couple to visit Irvine for a week is $3,162-$5,560($452-$794 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $150 to $296 per day for two people’s daily expenses
Flights: $890 to $2,064 for economy
Lodging: $106 to $171 per night for one 2 or 3-star hotel room
or $159 to $195 per night for a 1-bed vacation rental
Average Family Vacation
The average cost for 4 people to visit Irvine for a week is $5,152-$10,324($736-$1,475 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $300 to $592 per day for four people’s daily expenses
Flights: $1,780 to $4,128 for economy
Lodging: $212 to $342 per night for two 2 or 3-star hotel rooms
or $239 to $312 per night for a 2-bed vacation rental
Traveling Cheap to Irvine
How cheap can you make a vacation to Irvine? The cheapest trip to Irvine is about $158 per person per day for travelers willing to take standby flights, deal with inconvenience, and otherwise limit travel expenses. About 0% of rentals are available in the $0 to $100 range for an entire place, and vacation rentals can be booked for as low as $120 per night. These inexpensive rentals must be booked as early as possible and may not be in the most desirable areas. 1-star hotels are more likely to be available, with rooms starting at around $73.
Even cheaper trips are possible depending on where you live and whether you can drive. Check the cheapest times to fly for more saving ideas.
Budget Solo Traveler
The lowest cost for one person to visit Irvine for a week is $1,107-$2,447($158-$350 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $32 to $65 per day for one person’s daily expenses
Flights: $445 to $1,032 for economy
Lodging: $73 to $86 per night for one 1-star hotel room
or $120 to $160 per night for a 1-bed vacation rental
Budget Couple’s Trip
The lowest cost for a couple to visit Irvine for a week is $1,776-$3,934($254-$562 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $64 to $130 per day for two people’s daily expenses
Flights: $890 to $2,064 for economy
Lodging: $73 to $86 per night for one 1-star hotel room
or $120 to $160 per night for a 1-bed vacation rental
Budget Family Vacation
The lowest cost for 4 people to visit Irvine for a week is $3,552-$7,484($507-$1,069 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $128 to $260 per day for four people’s daily expenses
Flights: $1,780 to $4,128 for economy
Lodging: $146 to $172 per night for two 1-star hotel rooms
or $168 to $256 per night for a 2-bed vacation rental
Overall it is very difficult to travel to Irvine cheaply.
The Cost of a Luxury Irvine Trip
There is no true ceiling on the cost of a luxury trip, so our estimates are based on what most people do in Irvine.
Luxury Solo Traveler
The high-end price for one person to visit Irvine for a week is $3,761-$12,378($537-$1,768 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $135 to $311 per day for one person’s daily expenses
Flights: $1,202 to $2,281 for first class
Lodging: $269 to $391 per night for one 4 or 5-star hotel room
or $600 to $1,320 per night for a preferred vacation rental
Luxury Couple’s Trip
The high-end price for a couple to visit Irvine for a week is $5,908-$16,836($844-$2,405 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $270 to $622 per day for two people’s daily expenses
Flights: $2,404 to $4,562 for first class
Lodging: $269 to $391 per night for one 4 or 5-star hotel room
or $600 to $1,320 per night for a preferred vacation rental
Luxury Family Vacation
The high-end price for 4 people to visit Irvine for a week is $11,816-$30,504($1,688-$4,358 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $540 to $1,244 per day for four people’s daily expenses
Flights: $4,808 to $9,124 for first class
Lodging: $538 to $782 per night for two 4 or 5-star hotel rooms
or $960 to $2,112 per night for a preferred vacation rental
Irvine Hotel Prices
The cost of staying in Irvine is much higher than the average city. On average hotels are less expensive than vacation rentals. Luxury vacation rentals are more expensive in Irvine due to very high property costs. The graphs below show how much cost can vary depending on the type of experience you’re looking for.
Irvine Lodging Cost by Star Status
The average price for the class of hotel is on the (y) axis. The hotel class (out of 5 stars) is on the (x) axis.
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Prices are based on Irvine hotel averages and may not reflect current prices. In some cases, we extrapolate prices to estimate costs, and hotels with your desired star rating may not be available.
Vacation Rental Prices
The percent of vacation rentals in the price range is on the left (y) axis. Price range is on the bottom (x) axis.
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There are a healthy amount of vacation rentals serving all budgets in Irvine.
Flight Costs to Irvine
Averaging flights around the world, prices go from a high of $1,159 average in late July to a low of $738 in early to mid September. Median flight price is $716. These prices are based on millions of flights. For Irvine our data includes 869 originating airports, and 129 airlines. The area has average variance in price compared with other locations. Flying to Irvine from an airport like Asmara International (ASM) in Asmara (Eritrea) for an average $6,848 trip fare will obviously cost a lot more than from an airport like Norman Y. Mineta San Jose International (SJC) in San Jose, CA (the United States) at an average of just $152.
Average Flight Cost by Season
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Average Flight Cost by Day of Week
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The cheapest day to fly in is typically Tuesday, and the cheapest day to fly back is usually Tuesday. Click here to see data for the cost of flights from your airport. In Irvine, the difference between the cheapest and the most expensive week is about $421, so you can easily save about 57% simply by using our free flight guides and booking in advance.
Daily Expenses Budget
Daily vacation expenses vary more based on what you’re interested in doing. A fine dining restaurant with drinks around Irvine can easily cost $490 per person or more, while a standard nice meal might be about $32 per person. Private tours can cost $974 per day, but self-guided tours to see the outdoor sights can be free. Costs vary wildly, so recommendations are made based on the cost of living and averages we see for this type of vacation.