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Essential information to help you plan your flight from Orlando to San Diego.
Cheapest Flight Round-trip
$219
Lowest round-trip price available on Priceline for this route right now.
This fare recently dropped from $300.
1 stop · economyCheapest Flight One-way
$150
Lowest one-way price found on Priceline for this route in the last 16 days. Found 10 days ago.
The typical one-way fare on this route is $214.
Outbound · Nov 1
7:50 amMCOOrlando International Airport
10:05 amSANSan Diego International Airport
5h 15m · Nonstop
Cheapest Nonstop
$248
Cheapest nonstop found on Priceline for this route in the last 16 days. Found 8 days ago.
$29 more than the cheapest round-trip.
Outbound · Nov 2
7:50 amMCOOrlando International Airport
10:05 amSANSan Diego International Airport
5h 15m · Nonstop
Return · Nov 9
10:35 pmSANSan Diego International Airport
6:20 amMCOOrlando International Airport
4h 45m · Nonstop
Good deal price
$268
A round-trip at or under $268 is a good deal on this route right now.
75% of the fares we found on this route cost more; only a quarter cost less.
Timing Your Trip
The best day, time of day, season and booking window for this route.
Best day to fly
Thursdays
Thursday departures average $346 on this route, the lowest of any weekday.
$18 less than the average weekday, which is $364.
Best time to fly
Midday
Midday departures average $296 on this route, the lowest of any time of day.
$68 less than the average departure, which is $364.
Low season
August
Fares average $246 in August, the cheapest month to fly this route, bottoming out near $242 in late August.
$22 below the yearly average of $268.
When to book
5 weeks ahead
Fares on this route are lowest when booked about 5 weeks before departure.
Booking then averages $248, versus $301 in the final days before the flight.
Price Drop Deals
Priceline is always monitoring flight prices on this route. When we spot an offer on a specific flight that’s significantly lower than what that flight usually sells for, we call it out here as a price drop.
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27% Price DropFrontier Airlines
Depart Nov 18 · Return Nov 23
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$300now only$219Round-trip
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Depart Oct 28 · Return Nov 2
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$299now only$219Round-trip
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26% Price DropAmerican Airlines
Depart Nov 12 · Return Nov 16
4-night trip · economy
$299now only$223Round-trip
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25% Price DropAmerican Airlines
Depart Nov 11 · Return Nov 16
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$300now only$224Round-trip
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25% Price DropFrontier Airlines
Depart Dec 8 · Return Dec 12
4-night trip · economy
$300now only$225Round-trip
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22% Price DropSouthwest Airlines
Depart Dec 9 · Return Dec 14
5-night trip · economy
$300now only$235Round-trip
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21% Price DropFrontier Airlines
Depart Nov 2 · Return Nov 6
4-night trip · economy
$299now only$235Round-trip
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20% Price DropAlaska Airlines
Depart Dec 24 · Return Dec 28
4-night trip · economy
$299now only$239Round-trip
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19% Price DropFrontier Airlines
Depart Nov 13 · Return Nov 18
5-night trip · economy
$300now only$242Round-trip
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19% Price DropSouthwest Airlines
Depart Nov 14 · Return Nov 18
4-night trip · economy
$301now only$244Round-trip
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15% Price DropAlaska Airlines
Depart Nov 12 · Return Nov 17
5-night trip · economy
$298now only$253Round-trip
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15% Price DropAlaska Airlines
Depart Nov 5 · Return Nov 9
4-night trip · economy
$298now only$253Round-trip
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We don’t use Express Deal prices when calculating this route’s lowest price or price averages, because these offers require extra flexibility from travelers.
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SouthwestAlaskaUnitedAmericanDepart Jan 22 · Return Jan 24
2-night trip · economy
$313Round-trip
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SouthwestAlaskaUnitedAmericanDepart Apr 23 · Return Apr 26
3-night trip · economy
$337Round-trip
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8.11,677 Reviews4-Star Hotel
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When is the cheapest time to fly?
Cheapest in late August at about $242
Fares from Orlando to San Diego are lowest in late August, around $242, and August is the cheapest month overall, averaging $246. They peak in late December at about $314, $72 more than the low. The yearly average is $268.
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| Month | Average fare | Early month | Late month |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | $264 | $275 | $255 |
| February | $256 | $253 | $260 |
| March | $285 | $279 | $291 |
| April | $266 | $273 | $258 |
| May | $255 | $253 | $257 |
| June | $273 | $265 | $282 |
| July | $277 | $283 | $272 |
| August | $246 | $250 | $242 |
| September | $266 | $259 | $273 |
| October | $268 | $277 | $259 |
| November | $265 | $258 | $272 |
| December | $296 | $276 | $314 |
How far in advance should I book?
Cheapest about 5 weeks out at $248
Book about 5 weeks before departure for the best fares from Orlando to San Diego, around $248. Booking in the final days before the flight costs about $301, $53 more. Booking six months ahead runs about $365.
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| Days before departure | Average fare |
|---|---|
| 180 days | $365 |
| 172 days | $358 |
| 164 days | $354 |
| 156 days | $349 |
| 148 days | $338 |
| 140 days | $325 |
| 132 days | $315 |
| 124 days | $303 |
| 116 days | $298 |
| 108 days | $300 |
| 100 days | $292 |
| 92 days | $279 |
| 84 days | $269 |
| 76 days | $261 |
| 68 days | $259 |
| 2mo | $260 |
| 52 days | $258 |
| 44 days | $254 |
| 36 days | $249 |
| 35 days | $248 |
| 28 days | $250 |
| 20 days | $261 |
| 12 days | $279 |
| 4 days | $295 |
| 0 days | $301 |
What's the cheapest day of the week to fly?
Thursday is the cheapest day of the week to fly from Orlando to San Diego. At $346 it is 5% cheaper than the average day. Monday is the most expensive day, 13% above average.
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| Day | Average fare |
|---|---|
| Sun | $388 |
| Mon | $413 |
| Tue | $347 |
| Wed | $350 |
| Thu | $346 |
| Fri | $357 |
| Sat | $347 |
When is the best time of day to fly?
Midday (12pm - 2pm) is the cheapest time of day to fly from Orlando to San Diego. At $296 it is 19% cheaper than the average time. Afternoon (2pm - 5pm) is the most expensive time, 26% above average.
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| Time of day | Average fare |
|---|---|
| Morning | $365 |
| Midday | $296 |
| Afternoon | $460 |
| Evening | $335 |
What do round-trip flights from Orlando to San Diego cost?
Share of fares in each price range, adjusted to current prices.
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| Price range | Share of fares |
|---|---|
| $100 to $200 | 4% |
| $200 to $300 | 33% |
| $300 to $400 | 31% |
| $400 to $500 | 17% |
| $500 to $600 | 8% |
| $600 to $700 | 4% |
| $700 and up | 3% |
Methodology: learn how we calculate these charts
The charts “When is the cheapest time to fly?”, “How far in advance should I book?”, “What's the cheapest day of the week to fly?” and “What do round-trip flights from Orlando to San Diego cost?” are built from the prices Priceline customers actually paid for flights on this route over the past 12 months or more.
Where a route has too few bookings to fill every point in a chart, we borrow the shape of the curve from a group of routes with similar price behavior and fit it to the fares booked on this route.
Because past fares don’t reflect today’s market, we then adjust the historical prices for current conditions such as inflation and fuel costs, using the round-trip fares found in recent searches on this route.
The chart “When is the best time of day to fly?” is calculated directly from the fares found in recent searches, not from historical bookings.
Frequently Asked Questions
Everything you need to know about flying from Orlando to San Diego.
What is the typical flight duration from Orlando to San Diego?
Flights from Orlando to San Diego cover about 2,145 miles and typically take 5 hours and 5 minutes nonstop. The return leg runs 5 hours, a difference of just five minutes, so the outbound is essentially the same as the return.
Methodology
Flight times and distances come from our flight-schedule database, which combines published airline timetables, U.S. government schedule data from the Bureau of Transportation Statistics (BTS), and observed flight operations from the EUROCONTROL/OpenSky Open Performance Data Initiative (OPDI). The typical flight time is the median scheduled block time across all carriers on the route, computed the same way in both directions so the difference reflects prevailing winds rather than any change in method. Distance is the great-circle distance between the two airports, so the actual flown track is typically 2-5% longer.
Are there any direct flights from Orlando to San Diego?
Yes, two airlines fly non-stop from Orlando to San Diego: Alaska Airlines and Southwest Airlines, both currently scheduled daily. Alaska operates 14 weekly flights with departures around 7:37 AM and 7:20 PM, while Southwest runs 13 weekly flights departing at about 7:10 AM, 8:40 AM, and 6:50 PM. Both carriers fly the route every day of the week.
Methodology
Airlines and weekly frequencies are compiled from our flight-schedule database, which combines published airline timetables, U.S. government schedule data from the Bureau of Transportation Statistics (BTS), and observed flight operations from the EUROCONTROL/OpenSky Open Performance Data Initiative (OPDI). We count each operating carrier's scheduled weekly departures and the days it flies; where there is no nonstop service, connecting carriers are identified by linking scheduled nonstop segments through common hub airports. Where a median fare is shown for a carrier, it reflects the real fares Priceline users found on this route in the last 72 hours.
What are the ground transportation options in San Diego?
San Diego International Airport sits just three miles from downtown, making ground transportation quick and straightforward. Taxis, rideshare services like Uber and Lyft, and rental cars are all readily available, with rideshare and car service serving as the primary options for most travelers. The MTS Route 992 bus runs from both terminals to downtown every 15 minutes on weekdays and every 30 minutes on weekends, connecting to the Trolley, COASTER, and Amtrak at Santa Fe Depot. There is no direct light rail or metro link at the airport itself. The Trolley network can be reached via the free San Diego Flyer shuttle to Middletown Station, offering a budget-friendly way into the city center.
References
- Public Transportation - SAN Airport
- A Guide to San Diego Airport (SAN) | Chase
- SAN Terminal Guide 2026 | San Diego Airport Service
- San Diego International Airport – Travel guide at Wikivoyage
- San Diego International Airport - SAN Flights | Allegiant®
- SAN Airport Transportation | Black Car, SUV & Van | SuperShuttle
- Find cheap flights to San Diego (SAN) | American Airlines
When is the cheapest time to fly from Orlando to San Diego?
Fares from Orlando to San Diego are lowest in late August, around $242. August is the cheapest month overall, averaging $246, followed by May ($255) and February ($256). December is the most expensive month at about $296, and fares peak in late December at about $314. The yearly average is $268. Fares are adjusted to current market conditions.
Methodology
Seasonal fares come from Priceline's own air booking-summary archive, analysed in-house and refreshed monthly. For each day of the year we take a representative round-trip fare, a blend of the 25th-percentile and average ticket price over the route's bookings, and smooth the series into a seasonal curve; the half-month low and high and the monthly figures quoted here are averages of that curve. Thin and international routes borrow their seasonal shape from the nearest busy routes, with the price level anchored to the route's own bookings.
How far in advance should I book tickets from Orlando to San Diego?
Book about 5 weeks before departure for the best fares from Orlando to San Diego, around $248. Booking in the final days before the flight costs about $301, $53 more. Booking six months ahead runs about $365. Fares are adjusted to current market conditions.
Methodology
Booking-window guidance comes from the same monthly in-house analysis of Priceline's own air booking-summary archive. We aggregate the route's bookings by how many days before departure they were made, from about 180 days out to the day of travel, smooth the curve, and highlight the stretch of lead times with the lowest average fare. Thin and international routes borrow the curve shape from the nearest busy routes, anchored to the route's own price level. It reflects current fares and is refreshed monthly.
Are overnight (red‑eye) flights available from Orlando to San Diego?
There are no nonstop red-eye flights from Orlando to San Diego, but connecting overnight itineraries exist — the long leg is a Southwest flight from Nashville to San Diego departing at 10:05 PM and arriving at 12:35 AM, landing in the early hours. This connects through Nashville with a roughly 50-minute layover.
Methodology
Red-eye flights are identified from scheduled local departure and arrival times and block times in our flight-schedule database — built from published airline timetables and official schedule data, including U.S. Department of Transportation records for domestic routes. A flight counts as a red-eye when it departs in the afternoon or evening (3 p.m. or later local time) or in the early hours before 4 a.m., and is in the air at some point between midnight and 4 a.m. local time at both its departure airport and its arrival airport. An evening flight that lands before midnight at its destination is never counted, nor is a morning departure or a daytime long-haul that reaches the next calendar date only because of time zones. Each red-eye is labelled with its timing (for example, overnight and landing the next morning, or late-night and landing after midnight). For connecting itineraries the same rule is applied to the longer leg, from one representative day's flight search.
Which airlines usually operate this route from Orlando to San Diego?
Alaska Airlines and Southwest Airlines currently operate the nonstop route from Orlando to San Diego. Alaska Airlines flies twice daily, with a morning departure around 7:37 AM and an evening departure around 7:20 PM, totaling 14 weekly flights. Southwest Airlines offers up to 13 weekly flights with departures as early as 7:10 AM and as late as 6:50 PM. Alaska Airlines is a member of the oneworld alliance, while Southwest is not part of any alliance.
Methodology
Airlines and weekly frequencies come from our flight-schedule database, which combines published airline timetables, U.S. government schedule data from the Bureau of Transportation Statistics (BTS), and observed flight operations from the EUROCONTROL/OpenSky Open Performance Data Initiative (OPDI). We count each operating carrier's scheduled weekly departures and the days it flies; where there is no nonstop service, connecting carriers are identified by linking scheduled nonstop segments through common hub airports. Where a typical fare is shown for a carrier, it is the median of the real fares Priceline users found on this route in the last 72 hours.
How reliable are on‑time arrivals on this route from Orlando to San Diego?
Alaska Airlines is the most reliable carrier on the Orlando to San Diego route, with 73.9% of flights arriving within 15 minutes of schedule and a 0.5% cancellation rate. Southwest Airlines follows with 70.4% on-time arrivals and a 0.6% cancellation rate.
Methodology
On-time arrival and cancellation rates come from the U.S. Bureau of Transportation Statistics (BTS) Airline On-Time Performance dataset, which covers U.S. domestic routes only; a flight counts as on time when it arrives within 15 minutes of schedule. Carriers are ranked by arrival on-time rate on this route, and the carrier list itself comes from our flight-schedule database, which combines published airline timetables, U.S. government schedule data from the Bureau of Transportation Statistics (BTS), and observed flight operations from the EUROCONTROL/OpenSky Open Performance Data Initiative (OPDI).
Which airport should I use in San Diego?
San Diego has one commercial airport, San Diego International Airport. It is located about three miles northwest of downtown, making it convenient for the Gaslamp Quarter, Balboa Park, and the San Diego Zoo.
How do I get to Orlando International Airport from the city center?
Getting to Orlando International Airport from downtown is easy, with public buses, ride-share, taxis, hotel shuttles, and rental cars all available. Ride-share and taxis are the fastest and most popular options, typically taking around 18 to 22 minutes and costing more than public transit, while the Lynx bus is the most affordable choice but slower. Hotel shuttles are often free or low-cost if you're staying at a participating property, and driving yourself with on-site parking provides flexibility for families or those with lots of luggage.
Are there hotels or sleeping facilities at San Diego airport?
San Diego International Airport does not have any hotels inside the terminal. Nearby options include the Sheraton San Diego Resort, TownePlace Suites San Diego Airport, Hampton Inn & Suites San Diego Airport Liberty Station, Hilton San Diego Airport, Courtyard by Marriott, Holiday Inn Express San Diego Airport – Old Town, and Homewood Suites, with some offering free shuttle service for guests.
References
- 10 Best San Diego Airport Hotels: Free Shuttles, Breakfast & More
- 12 Best Hotels near San Diego Intl Airport (SAN) for 2026 | U.S. News Travel
- Hotels Near San Diego Convention Center | TownePlace Suites San Diego Airport
- Hotels near San Diego International Airport (SAN)
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What facilities and services are available to travelers at San Diego International Airport?
San Diego International Airport offers free, fast Wi-Fi with 2-hour sessions, available on departure and arrival levels in Terminal 1, Terminal 2, and the Rental Car Center. Travelers will find ATMs located throughout the terminals near ticket counters and in baggage claim. Six post-security nursing rooms with handwashing stations, outlets, comfortable seating, and soft lighting are available across both terminals, including locations near gates 118 and 48. Pet relief areas are provided both indoors and outdoors, with post-security indoor areas near Gate 117 in Terminal 1 and Gate 46 in Terminal 2. The airport features day spas offering chair and table massages, manicures, and pedicures, as well as a variety of local and national dining and shopping options throughout. Luggage carts are free for arriving passengers in the International Arrivals Hall, and self-service brochures, maps, and guides are available near information desks and baggage claim areas.
References
- Services and Facilities - SAN Airport
- Relax Before You Fly - SAN Airport
- Map Of San Diego International Airport ( SAN ) - Terminal 1-2 Maps
- Inside San Diego Airport's NEW Terminal 1 (COMPLETE TOUR)
- San Diego International Airport – Travel guide at Wikivoyage
- San Diego Airport Terminal 2 Map & Guide
- San Diego International Airport [SAN]: Terminal Guide [2026]
- Inside San Diego International Airport Terminal 2 (COMPLETE TOUR)
Are there accessible services or children's facilities at the Orlando and San Diego airports?
Orlando International Airport offers a barrier-free path throughout the facility, companion care restrooms with adult changing tables, service animal relief areas, visual paging displays, and the Hidden Disabilities Sunflower Program for travelers with hidden disabilities including autism. San Diego International Airport provides wheelchair services through your airline's accessibility department and the SAN Assist program for travelers with non-visible disabilities such as autism or chronic illness, offering one-on-one travel guides and pre-travel familiarization tours. At San Diego, travel guides must be requested at least three business days in advance and are available daily from 6:00 a.m. to 10:00 p.m., while familiarization tours should be requested two to three weeks ahead. For TSA screening support at San Diego, contact TSA Cares at least 72 hours before your flight.
References
- Accessibility - Orlando International Airport (MCO)
- GOAA Achieves Certified Autism Center™ Designation to Better Serve All Visitors - Orlando International Airport (MCO)
- Orlando, FL (MCO)
- Accessibility
- Accessibility - SAN Airport
- San Diego International Airport launches SAN Assist programme for non visible disabilities | News | International Airport Review
- San Diego airport new program for travelers with disabilities
- New program at SD Airport supports travelers with non-visible disabilities
- San Diego International Airport launches SAN Assist
- San Diego International Airport Launches Program To Support Travelers With Autism, Sensory Sensitivities | San Diego, CA Patch
- SAN Launches New Passenger Assistance Program - Airport X
What aircraft are typically used on flights from Orlando to San Diego?
Alaska Airlines operates the most flights on the Orlando to San Diego route, using the Boeing 737 family. Southwest Airlines also flies the route nonstop, using Boeing 737-700 aircraft.
Methodology
Aircraft types come from our flight-schedule database, which combines published airline timetables, U.S. government schedule data from the Bureau of Transportation Statistics (BTS), and observed flight operations from the EUROCONTROL/OpenSky Open Performance Data Initiative (OPDI). For U.S. routes the type is grounded in the tail number that actually operated the flight; elsewhere it comes from the airline's filed equipment code. Where the source does not commit to a specific variant we name the aircraft family (for example Airbus A320 family) rather than guess, and where no reliable type is on file the aircraft is omitted rather than estimated. Types describe typical scheduled equipment and can vary with seasonal or day-of-week assignments and last-minute swaps.
Which airline alliances serve flights from Orlando to San Diego?
Nonstop service from Orlando to San Diego is currently flown by Alaska Airlines and Southwest Airlines. Alaska Airlines belongs to the oneworld alliance, while Southwest operates outside any global alliance. Other alliances may reach San Diego from Orlando via connections, though no other carriers fly the route nonstop right now.
Methodology
Airlines and weekly frequencies are compiled from our flight-schedule database, which combines published airline timetables, U.S. government schedule data from the Bureau of Transportation Statistics (BTS), and observed flight operations from the EUROCONTROL/OpenSky Open Performance Data Initiative (OPDI). We count each operating carrier's scheduled weekly departures and the days it flies; where there is no nonstop service, connecting carriers are identified by linking scheduled nonstop segments through common hub airports. Where a median fare is shown for a carrier, it reflects the real fares Priceline users found on this route in the last 72 hours.
What are the best airport lounge options when departing from Orlando?
Orlando International Airport offers several lounges for departing passengers, including The Club MCO in Terminal A and Terminal B, the Delta Sky Club in Terminal B, a United Club in Terminal B, the Plaza Premium Lounge in Terminal C, an Admirals Club, and a USO Lounge in Terminal A for active military and their families. The Club MCO locations and the Plaza Premium Lounge sell day passes, and Priority Pass members can access The Club MCO and the Plaza Premium Lounge. Shower facilities are available at The Club MCO and the Plaza Premium Lounge, while the Plaza Premium Lounge in Terminal C is the largest at 10,000 square feet. The USO Lounge provides complimentary services to active military personnel and their families.
References
- Full List of Airport Lounges at Orlando International Airport [MCO]
- Orlando Airport Lounges
- MCO Airport Lounges Guide – All 4 Lounges at Orlando International Airport
- Plaza Premium Lounge MCO AIRPORT Terminal C Orlando FL International | Priority Pass
- The Club MCO at Orlando International Airport | Amex CA
- Orlando International Airport MCO Lounges - MCO Airport Guide and lounges. | Priority Pass
- Orlando International Airport Guide for First-Time Travelers
Are same‑day changes or standby possible on this route?
Same-day changes and standby depend on the airline and fare type; flexible and premium tickets generally allow them, while Basic Economy typically does not.