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August 3 - August 6

Cheapest

MCO - San Diego

$312

$226

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August 15 - September 14

Best

SFB - San Diego

$300

$229

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September 15 - September 21

MCO - San Diego

$267

$231

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November 3 - November 10

MCO - San Diego

$217

$234

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July 4 - July 30

Earliest

MCO - San Diego

$309

$235

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August 25 - September 21

MCO - San Diego

$260

$235

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July 14 - July 28

MCO - San Diego

$318

$238

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August 15 - August 18

MCO - San Diego

$310

$239

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July 9 - July 14

Best

MCO - San Diego

$357

$240

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July 22 - July 26

Best

MCO - San Diego

$351

$240

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Route Intelligence — 486,190 Searches this Week

Insights for flights from Orlando to San Diego

For travelers looking for cheap flights from Orlando to San Diego, prices typically range from $283–$786, with a median of $362. Right now, current fares are above the typical level. Unfortunately, recent fares classified as a good price are 0% of the total.

When is the cheapest time to fly from Orlando to San Diego? The data indicates that March is the most affordable month, with a median fare of $248. Following closely are April at $257 and August at $277, offering other budget-friendly options.

A meaningful share of itineraries are non-stop for flights from Orlando to San Diego, with 43.1% of recent fares being direct. For the remaining itineraries that include connections, the typical number of stopovers is 2.

How long is the flight from Orlando to San Diego? A typical journey, including connections, takes about 13h 27m. This route covers a distance of 3452 km, classifying it as a medium-haul flight.

How much is a round trip from Orlando to San Diego

Regular price: $249 - $316

Prices for flights from Orlando to San Diego are currently below the regular range.

The regular price range for this route is between $249 and $316. The current lowest deal is $226 with Frontier Airlines, for travel from August 3 to August 6.

now $226

Low $249

High $316

The cheapest time to fly from Orlando to San Diego

The cheapest month to fly from Orlando to San Diego is March, with a median price of $248. The most expensive month is June, with a median price of $689. Prices are generally lower from March to December.

March

Cheapest

Flights from $248

June

Most Expensive

Flights from $689

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Direct flights from Orlando to San Diego

Southwest Airlines

Last-minute flights going from Orlando to San Diego

Tue, Jun 16

⌛ Last-Minute

MCO - San Diego

Orlando (MCO) - San Diego (SAN)

Frontier Airlines

$402

$248

One-way

Tue, Jun 16

⌛ Last-Minute

MCO - San Diego

Orlando (MCO) - San Diego (SAN)

Frontier Airlines

$441

$249

One-way

Tue, Jun 16

⌛ Last-Minute

MCO - San Diego

Orlando (MCO) - San Diego (SAN)

Frontier Airlines

$381

$249

One-way

Wed, Jun 17

⌛ Last-Minute

MCO - San Diego

Orlando (MCO) - San Diego (SAN)

Frontier Airlines

$402

$244

One-way

Wed, Jun 17

⌛ Last-Minute

MCO - San Diego

Orlando (MCO) - San Diego (SAN)

Frontier Airlines

$381

$258

One-way

Wed, Jun 17

⌛ Last-Minute

MCO - San Diego

Orlando (MCO) - San Diego (SAN)

United Airlines

$444

$276

One-way

Biggest price drops on these dates for flights from Orlando to San Diego

2 nights

Jun 18 - Jun 20

$444 → $245

45%

3 nights

Jun 19 - Jun 22

$440 → $244

44%

3 nights

Jun 20 - Jun 23

$440 → $248

44%

4 nights

Jun 16 - Jun 20

$441 → $249

44%

Popular Airports to fly from Orlando to San Diego

Orlando - San Diego route insights

💸 Price insights

Recent fares are above the typical level.

Recent roundtrip fares are near $362, with prices typically ranging from $283 to $786.

📅 Best time to fly

March is historically the cheapest month to fly.

Fly in March, April, or August for prices historically below the typical level, starting at $248.

⏱️ Flight duration

Flights typically take 13h 27m.

The typical flight duration to San Diego is 13 hours and 27 minutes, including layovers.

✈️ Airlines & availability

Mixed availability of direct flights.

About 43% of recent deals are for direct flights, with 2 stopovers typical for connecting flights.

🏆 Airline highlight

Southwest Airlines offers direct flights.

Southwest Airlines is among the carriers providing direct flights on this route.

🎯 Booking tip

Deals are frequent for this route.

Historically, about 1 deal per day has been found in the last 30 days.

Orlando main airports to depart from

Orlando International (MCO)

Cheapest

Orlando International Airport (MCO) is a convenient option for flights from Orlando to San Diego.

📍 ~15 km from city center (reachable by car)

💸 Flights from ~$226

Orlando Sanford International (SFB)

Orlando Sanford International Airport (SFB) offers another departure choice for your trip to San Diego.

📍 ~35 km from city center (reachable by car)

💸 Flights from ~$274

San Diego main airports to arrive at

San Diego International (SAN)

Cheapest

San Diego International is a convenient arrival airport for flights from Orlando to San Diego.

📍 ~5 km from San Diego city center (reachable by car)

💸 Flights from ~$226

McClellan–Palomar (CLD)

McClellan–Palomar is an alternative arrival airport for flights from Orlando to San Diego.

📍 ~50 km from San Diego city center (reachable by car)

💸 Flights from ~$446

Airports nearby San Diego used as alternative

Tijuana International (TIJ)

Tijuana International is an excellent alternative for Mexico flights, with direct access via the Cross Border Xpress (CBX).

📍 ~25 km from San Diego (requires international border crossing)

💸 Flights from ~$400

John Wayne (SNA)

John Wayne Airport is a major US domestic alternative, offering a strong network with many carriers.

📍 ~125 km from San Diego (reachable by car, subject to traffic)

💸 Flights from ~$208

Los Angeles International (LAX)

Cheapest

Los Angeles International is a primary global hub with extensive international and domestic route options.

📍 ~180 km from San Diego (reachable by car, expect significant traffic)

💸 Flights from ~$177

Ontario International (ONT)

Ontario International is a reliable domestic alternative, often less congested than other major airports.

📍 ~185 km from San Diego (reachable by car)

💸 Flights from ~$240

Long Beach (LGB)

Long Beach Airport is easy to navigate with fast security, good for specific West Coast routes.

📍 ~150 km from San Diego (reachable by car)

💸 Flights from ~$298

Business & First Class Flight Deals to San Diego

72% AI deal score

$1,307

From MCO

Elite

Jul 30

San Diego, United States

72% AI deal score

$1,336

From MCO

Elite

Jul 08

San Diego, United States

72% AI deal score

$1,370

From MCO

Elite

Jul 23

San Diego, United States

72% AI deal score

$1,370

From MCO

Elite

Oct 14

San Diego, United States

72% AI deal score

San Diego, United States

71% AI deal score

$1,371

From MCO

Elite

Nov 19

San Diego, United States

71% AI deal score

$1,267

Frequently Asked Questions About Flights to San Diego

Historically, the lowest prices for flights from Orlando to San Diego are found when booking 60+ days in advance, with an average price of $278. Prices tend to increase as the departure date approaches. For instance, flights booked 28-59 days out typically average around $401. If you book within 0-6 days of departure, the average price can be as high as $964.

Across the trailing quarter, a good price for a flight from Orlando to San Diego is considered to be $283 or less. The median price for this route was $362. Prices can go significantly higher, with 75% of prices observed being $786 or less. This threshold helps travelers identify competitive fares.

Historically, the cheapest months to fly from Orlando to San Diego include March, with a median price of $248, and April, with a median price of $257. August also shows a competitive median price of $277. The annual median price for this route is $362, indicating that these months offer notable savings compared to the yearly average.

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