Direct flights from San Diego to Orlando SAN → MCO

Alaska Airlines and Southwest Airlines fly nonstop from San Diego (SAN) to Orlando (MCO), several times daily. The flight takes about 4h 56m and covers 2,145 miles (3,452 km). Round-trip fares typically run around $389, with recent bookable fares from $281. Arrivals run on time 75.8% at SAN and 74.6% at MCO — BTS data for the last three months, counting arrivals within 15 minutes of schedule. Fares last checked 30 August 2026.

60-day flexibility overview based on 438 recent fares across the next 60 days

Cheapest
$237
Typical
$389
Most expensive
$642

What flexibility is worth here

Flying in October rather than September typically saves $173 on SAN → MCO.

  • Aug 2026 $479
  • Sep 2026 $510
  • Oct 2026 $337
  • Nov 2026 $349
  • Dec 2026 $447
  • Jan 2027 $404

Typical round-trip fare by departure month, across the 6 months we currently track.

How long you stay changes it too

  • 6–9 nights $395
  • 10–16 nights $371
  • 17+ nights $323

Staying 17+ nights typically costs $72 less than 6–9 nights.

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Cheapest combos

Southwest Best
Fri Oct 16 12:30 → 20:15
Sat Nov 7 17:40 → 20:00 22 nights
Alaska
Thu Oct 15 21:27 → 05:27
Thu Oct 22 17:57 → 20:15 7 nights
Alaska
Thu Oct 15 21:27 → 05:27
Thu Oct 22 07:24 → 09:40 7 nights

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Departure Schedule typical week

Typical weekly schedule · 35 flights per week (~5 per day) · Updated 59d ago

Alaska Airlines
14 flights per week (~2 per day)
Daily
10:03 21:06
Southwest Airlines
21 flights per week (~3 per day)
Tue, Wed
07:15 22:10
Sun, Mon, Thu, Fri
08:30
Sat
08:35
Daily
21:55
Sun, Mon, Thu, Fri, Sat
22:30

Frequently asked questions

Is there a direct flight from San Diego to Orlando?

Yes, Alaska Airlines and Southwest Airlines operate nonstop flights from San Diego (SAN) to Orlando (MCO).

Which airlines fly direct from San Diego to Orlando?

Alaska Airlines, Southwest Airlines operate nonstop flights from San Diego to Orlando.

How long is the flight from San Diego to Orlando?

The nonstop flight from San Diego to Orlando takes ~4h 56m (approximately 3452 km).

How often do direct flights operate from San Diego to Orlando?

Nonstop flights from San Diego to Orlando operate multiple daily — 35 flights per week (~5 per day).

What is the on-time performance for flights from San Diego to Orlando?

Arrivals run on time 75.8% at SAN and 74.6% at MCO — BTS data for the last three months, counting arrivals within 15 minutes of schedule.

What days of the week are there direct flights from San Diego to Orlando?

Direct flights from San Diego to Orlando operate every day of the week. Alaska Airlines flies daily and Southwest Airlines flies daily.

How much is a round-trip flight from San Diego to Orlando?

Round-trip flights from San Diego (SAN) to Orlando (MCO) start at $237, with a typical fare around $389. Based on 438 recent fare combinations.

What is the cheapest month to fly from San Diego to Orlando?

Across the 6 departure months we currently track, October 2026 is the cheapest month to fly round trip from San Diego to Orlando, with typical fares around $337 — versus about $510 in September 2026, the most expensive.

Does trip length change the round-trip fare from San Diego to Orlando?

Typical round-trip fares from San Diego (SAN) to Orlando (MCO) by trip length: a week away (6–9 nights) about $395, around two weeks (10–16 nights) about $371, and a longer stay (17+ nights) about $323. Medians from 438 recent fare combinations.

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