Can I fly direct from Orlando to San Diego?

Yes, direct flights from Orlando to San Diego are available. Historically, approximately 41.9% of flights on this route have been direct. For flights that include stopovers, travelers typically experience a median of 2 stopovers.

How many hours is the flight from Orlando to San Diego?

The typical direct flight from Orlando to San Diego has a median duration of 5 hours and 7 minutes. For flights with one stop, the median duration increases to 9 hours and 43 minutes. The air distance between Orlando and San Diego is approximately 3452 kilometers.

How often do Orlando to San Diego flight prices drop?

Historically, flight prices for the Orlando to San Diego route have shown frequent drops. This indicates that travelers may often find opportunities for price reductions. Monitoring this route can be beneficial for securing a more favorable fare.

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To San Diego

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2026-08-21 – 2026-08-24
ORL - San Diego
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Orlando to San Diego: Overview

Insights for flights from Orlando to San Diego

For travelers seeking cheap flights from Orlando to San Diego, prices typically range from $287 to $808, with a median fare of $384. Right now, current fares are significantly below the typical level for this route. Approximately 15% of recent fares observed were classified as a good price, indicating that competitive offers appear regularly.

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, with a median fare of $257, and August, where the median fare is $277. These months offer the best value for this route.

Regarding direct flights from Orlando to San Diego, 41.9% of recent itineraries are non-stop, meaning a meaningful share are non-stop, while the rest connect at least once. For 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 5h 7m. For non-stop flights, the median duration is also 5h 7m, while connecting itineraries typically take 11h 43m.

The distance between Orlando and San Diego is approximately 3452 kilometers. This classifies the route as a medium-haul journey.

How much is a round trip from Orlando to San Diego

Regular price: $247 - $343

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

The regular price range for this route is $247 to $343. The current lowest deal is $168 with Frontier Airlines for travel from Aug 20-Aug 27.

now $168

Low $247

High $343

The cheapest time to fly from Orlando to San Diego

The cheapest month to fly from Orlando to San Diego is August, with a median price of $271. The most expensive month to fly is June, with a median price of $698. Prices are generally lower from January to December.

August

Cheapest

Flights from $271

June

Most Expensive

Flights from $698

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Direct flights from Orlando to San Diego

Alaska Airlines, Inc.

Last-minute flights going from Orlando to San Diego

Mon, Jul 27

⌛ Last-Minute

MCO - San Diego

Orlando (MCO) - San Diego (SAN)

Alaska Airlines, Inc.

$450

$331

One-way

Fri, Aug 7

⌛ Last-Minute

MCO - San Diego

Orlando (MCO) - San Diego (SAN)

Frontier Airlines

$351

$225

One-way

Sat, Aug 8

⌛ Last-Minute

MCO - San Diego

Orlando (MCO) - San Diego (SAN)

Frontier Airlines

$269

$219

One-way

Sun, Aug 9

⌛ Last-Minute

MCO - San Diego

Orlando (MCO) - San Diego (SAN)

Frontier Airlines

$347

$242

One-way

Mon, Aug 10

⌛ Last-Minute

MCO - San Diego

Orlando (MCO) - San Diego (SAN)

Frontier Airlines

$311

$232

One-way

Tue, Aug 11

⌛ Last-Minute

MCO - San Diego

Orlando (MCO) - San Diego (SAN)

Frontier Airlines

$319

$241

One-way

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

7 nights

Aug 20 - Aug 27

$303 → $168

44%

3 nights

Aug 21 - Aug 24

$322 → $190

41%

4 nights

Aug 22 - Aug 26

$322 → $194

40%

7 nights

Dec 7 - Dec 14

$413 → $286

31%

Popular Airports to fly from Orlando to San Diego

Orlando - San Diego route insights

💸 Price insights

Recent fares are below the typical level

Recent fares from Orlando to San Diego are below the typical level, with prices around $168.

📅 Best time to fly

Fly in August for the best prices

Historically, August is the cheapest month to fly from Orlando to San Diego, with a median price of $271.

⏱️ Flight duration

Direct flights average 5h 7m

The typical direct flight from Orlando to San Diego takes 5h 7m, while connecting flights average 11h 43m.

✈️ Airlines & availability

41.9% of flights are direct

Historically, 41.9% of flights from Orlando to San Diego are direct, with a median of 2 stopovers when connecting.

🏆 Airline highlight

Alaska Airlines, Inc. offers direct flights

Alaska Airlines, Inc. has offered direct flights from Orlando to San Diego.

🎯 Booking tip

Deals appear frequently

Deals on flights from Orlando to San Diego are frequent, appearing within a 30-day window.

Orlando main airports to depart from

Orlando International (MCO)

Cheapest

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

📍 ~14 km from city center (reachable by car)

💸 Flights from ~$185

San Diego main airports to arrive at

San Diego International (SAN)

Cheapest

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

📍 ~3 km from city center (reachable by car)

💸 Flights from ~$185

Airports nearby San Diego used as alternative

Tijuana International (TIJ)

Tijuana International (TIJ) is a convenient alternative for Mexico-bound travelers via the Cross Border Xpress (CBX) terminal.

📍 ~25 km from San Diego (reachable by car)

💸 Flights from ~$359

Business & First Class Flight Deals to San Diego

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$1,371

$1,262

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Frequently Asked Questions About Flights to San Diego

Historically, the best prices for flights from Orlando to San Diego are found when booking 60+ days in advance. Across the trailing quarter, the average price for tickets booked in this window was $278. Prices tend to increase significantly closer to departure, with flights booked 28-59 days out averaging $401, and those booked 0-6 days before departure averaging $964.

Based on data from the trailing 90 days, a good price for a flight from Orlando to San Diego is considered to be $287 or less. The median price for this route was $384 during the same period. Prices above $808 are typically in the more expensive range.

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 offered competitive pricing, with a median of $277. The annual median price for this route was $384, indicating that these months offer notable savings.

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Orlando to San Diego: Overview

Insights for flights from Orlando to San Diego

The distance between Orlando and San Diego is approximately 3452 kilometers. This classifies the route as a medium-haul journey.

How much is a round trip from Orlando to San Diego

Regular price: $247 - $343

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

The regular price range for this route is $247 to $343. The current lowest deal is $168 with Frontier Airlines for travel from Aug 20-Aug 27.

now $168

Low $247

High $343

The cheapest time to fly from Orlando to San Diego

August

Cheapest

Flights from $271

June

Most Expensive

Flights from $698

Jan

Feb

Mar

Apr

May

Jun

Jul

Aug

Sep

Oct

Nov

Dec