What percentage of Orlando to San Francisco flights are direct?

In the trailing 90 days, approximately 16.2% of flights from Orlando to San Francisco were direct. For travelers opting for connecting flights, the median number of stopovers was typically 2. This indicates that a significant majority of flights on this route involve at least one stop. Travelers should consider this when planning their journey and evaluating travel times.

What's the flight time from Orlando to San Francisco?

The typical direct flight from Orlando to San Francisco has a median duration of 5 hours and 59 minutes. For flights with one stop, the median flight time increases to 9 hours and 21 minutes. This route covers an approximate distance of 3931 kilometers. Travelers should account for these differences in duration when choosing between direct and connecting options.

How often do Orlando to San Francisco flight prices drop?

Historically, flight prices for the Orlando to San Francisco route have shown frequent drops. This suggests that travelers may often find opportunities for price reductions. Monitoring prices over a 30-day window could be beneficial for those seeking more favorable fares.

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Orlando to San Francisco: Overview

Insights for flights from Orlando to San Francisco

For those planning cheap flights from Orlando to San Francisco, March stands out as the most affordable month, with a median fare of just $190. April is also a strong contender for value, offering a median fare of $199. January provides another budget-friendly option, with flights typically costing around $229.

Fares for flights from Orlando to San Francisco typically range from $343 to $645, with a median price of $477. Right now, current fares are above the typical level for this route. Only about 6% of recent fares were classified as a good price, indicating that finding a significant discount can be challenging. New deals appear almost daily, so setting up a price alert can be beneficial.

Most itineraries for this route connect at least once, with only 16.2% of recent fares being direct flights from Orlando to San Francisco. For connecting itineraries, the typical number of connections is 2.

A typical journey from Orlando to San Francisco, including connections, takes approximately 5h 59m. This median duration accounts for both direct and connecting flights, with connecting itineraries typically taking longer at 10h 11m, while non-stop flights have a median duration of 5h 59m.

The distance between Orlando and San Francisco is 3931 km, classifying this as a medium-haul route. This distance typically involves a significant amount of time in the air, often with layovers.

How much is a round trip from Orlando to San Francisco

Regular price: $187 - $334

Prices for flights from Orlando to San Francisco are currently within the regular range.

The regular price range for flights from Orlando to San Francisco is between $187 and $334. The current lowest deal is $217 with Frontier Airlines for travel from November 17 to December 1.

now $217

Low $187

High $334

The cheapest time to fly from Orlando to San Francisco

The cheapest month to fly from Orlando to San Francisco is May, with a median price of $245. The most expensive month is July, with a median price of $631. Prices are generally lower from January to November.

May

Cheapest

Flights from $245

July

Most Expensive

Flights from $631

Jan

Feb

Mar

Apr

May

Jun

Jul

Aug

Sep

Oct

Nov

Dec

Direct flights from Orlando to San Francisco

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Last-minute flights going from Orlando to San Francisco

Tue, Oct 20

⌛ Last-Minute

MCO - San Francisco

Orlando (MCO) - San Francisco (SFO)

Frontier Airlines

$290

$242

One-way

Thu, Oct 22

⌛ Last-Minute

MCO - San Francisco

Orlando (MCO) - San Francisco (SFO)

Frontier Airlines

$302

$222

One-way

Sat, Oct 24

⌛ Last-Minute

MCO - San Francisco

Orlando (MCO) - San Francisco (SFO)

Frontier Airlines

$271

$255

One-way

Mon, Oct 26

⌛ Last-Minute

MCO - San Francisco

Orlando (MCO) - San Francisco (SFO)

Frontier Airlines

$290

$224

One-way

Mon, Oct 26

⌛ Last-Minute

MCO - San Francisco

Orlando (MCO) - San Francisco (SFO)

Frontier Airlines

$290

$242

One-way

Mon, Oct 26

⌛ Last-Minute

MCO - San Francisco

Orlando (MCO) - San Francisco (SFO)

Frontier Airlines

$289

$244

One-way

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

6 nights

Oct 21 - Oct 27

$270 → $151

44%

5 nights

Oct 23 - Oct 28

$280 → $253

10%

6 nights

Oct 22 - Oct 28

$270 → $246

5 nights

Oct 22 - Oct 27

$280 → $264

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Orlando - San Francisco route insights

💸 Price insights

Recent fares are above the typical level.

Recent fares for Orlando to San Francisco are above the typical level.

📅 Best time to fly

Fly in March for the best prices.

Historically, March, April, and January offer the lowest median prices for this route.

⏱️ Flight duration

Direct flights take 5h 59m.

Direct flights typically take 5h 59m, while connecting flights average 10h 11m.

✈️ Airlines & availability

Connecting flights are more common.

Only 16.2% of recent flights are direct, with connecting routes often having 2 stopovers.

🏆 Airline highlight

Frontier Airlines offers a recent deal for $217.

A recent deal from Frontier Airlines was found for $217, valid from Nov 17-Dec 1.

🎯 Booking tip

Deals appear frequently on this route.

Deals for flights from Orlando to San Francisco appear frequently, typically within 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 Francisco.

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

💸 Flights from ~$282

San Francisco main airports to arrive at

San Francisco International (SFO)

Cheapest

San Francisco International Airport is a major hub for flights arriving in the Bay Area.

📍 ~18 km from city center (reachable by car)

💸 Flights from ~$257

Airports nearby San Francisco used as alternative

Oakland International (OAK)

Oakland International is a useful alternative, offering extensive domestic options and direct BART rail access.

📍 ~20 km from San Francisco (reachable by car, BART)

💸 Flights from ~$287

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From MCO

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San Francisco, United States

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Frequently Asked Questions About Flights to San Francisco

Historically, the lowest average prices for flights from Orlando to San Francisco are found when booking 7-13 days in advance. During this period, the average price was around $256. Booking within 0-6 days of departure typically saw an average price of $265. Prices tend to increase significantly further out, with flights booked 14-27 days in advance averaging $514, and those booked 60+ days out averaging $386. This suggests that last-minute deals can be available, but the sweet spot for savings is just over a week before travel.

Across the trailing quarter, a good price for a flight from Orlando to San Francisco was considered to be $343 or less. The median price for this route during the same period was $477. Travelers historically paid up to $645 for flights on the higher end of the price spectrum. These figures are based on data collected over a 90-day window.

Historically, the cheapest months to fly from Orlando to San Francisco include March, with a median price of $190, and April, with a median price of $199. January also presented a relatively low median price of $229. These prices are significantly lower than the annual median price of $477 for this route, based on data from the trailing 270 days. Travelers looking for more affordable options may consider planning their trips during these months.

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Orlando to San Francisco: Overview

Insights for flights from Orlando to San Francisco

The distance between Orlando and San Francisco is 3931 km, classifying this as a medium-haul route. This distance typically involves a significant amount of time in the air, often with layovers.

How much is a round trip from Orlando to San Francisco

Regular price: $187 - $334

Prices for flights from Orlando to San Francisco are currently within the regular range.

The regular price range for flights from Orlando to San Francisco is between $187 and $334. The current lowest deal is $217 with Frontier Airlines for travel from November 17 to December 1.

now $217

Low $187

High $334

The cheapest time to fly from Orlando to San Francisco

May

Cheapest

Flights from $245

July

Most Expensive

Flights from $631

Jan

Feb

Mar

Apr

May

Jun

Jul

Aug

Sep

Oct

Nov

Dec

Direct flights from Orlando to San Francisco

Alaska Airlines, Inc.

Last-minute flights going from Orlando to San Francisco

Tue, Oct 20

⌛ Last-Minute

MCO - San Francisco

Orlando (MCO) - San Francisco (SFO)

Frontier Airlines

$290

$242

One-way

Thu, Oct 22

⌛ Last-Minute

MCO - San Francisco

Orlando (MCO) - San Francisco (SFO)

Frontier Airlines

$302

$222

One-way

Sat, Oct 24

⌛ Last-Minute

MCO - San Francisco

Orlando (MCO) - San Francisco (SFO)

Frontier Airlines

$271

$255

One-way

Mon, Oct 26

⌛ Last-Minute

MCO - San Francisco

Orlando (MCO) - San Francisco (SFO)

Frontier Airlines

$290

$224

One-way

Mon, Oct 26

⌛ Last-Minute

MCO - San Francisco

Orlando (MCO) - San Francisco (SFO)

Frontier Airlines

$290

$242

One-way

Mon, Oct 26

⌛ Last-Minute

MCO - San Francisco

Orlando (MCO) - San Francisco (SFO)

Frontier Airlines

$289

$244

One-way

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

6 nights

Oct 21 - Oct 27

$270 → $151

44%

5 nights

Oct 23 - Oct 28

$280 → $253

10%

6 nights

Oct 22 - Oct 28

$270 → $246

5 nights

Oct 22 - Oct 27

$280 → $264

Popular Airports to fly from Orlando to San Francisco

Orlando - San Francisco route insights

💸 Price insights

Recent fares are above the typical level.

Recent fares for Orlando to San Francisco are above the typical level.

📅 Best time to fly

Fly in March for the best prices.

Historically, March, April, and January offer the lowest median prices for this route.

⏱️ Flight duration

Direct flights take 5h 59m.

Direct flights typically take 5h 59m, while connecting flights average 10h 11m.

✈️ Airlines & availability

Connecting flights are more common.

Only 16.2% of recent flights are direct, with connecting routes often having 2 stopovers.

🏆 Airline highlight

Frontier Airlines offers a recent deal for $217.

A recent deal from Frontier Airlines was found for $217, valid from Nov 17-Dec 1.

🎯 Booking tip

Deals appear frequently on this route.

Deals for flights from Orlando to San Francisco appear frequently, typically within 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 Francisco.

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

💸 Flights from ~$282

San Francisco main airports to arrive at

San Francisco International (SFO)

Cheapest

San Francisco International Airport is a major hub for flights arriving in the Bay Area.

📍 ~18 km from city center (reachable by car)

💸 Flights from ~$257

Airports nearby San Francisco used as alternative

Oakland International (OAK)

Oakland International is a useful alternative, offering extensive domestic options and direct BART rail access.

San Francisco, United States

89% AI deal score

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Frequently Asked Questions About Flights to San Francisco

Cheap Flights from Orlando to San Francisco

Today’s best flight deals from Orlando to San Francisco

Orlando to San Francisco: Overview

Insights for flights from Orlando to San Francisco

How much is a round trip from Orlando to San Francisco

The cheapest time to fly from Orlando to San Francisco

Direct flights from Orlando to San Francisco

Last-minute flights going from Orlando to San Francisco

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

Popular Airports to fly from Orlando to San Francisco

Orlando - San Francisco route insights

Recent fares are above the typical level.

Fly in March for the best prices.

Direct flights take 5h 59m.

Connecting flights are more common.

Frontier Airlines offers a recent deal for $217.

Deals appear frequently on this route.

Orlando main airports to depart from

San Francisco main airports to arrive at

Airports nearby San Francisco used as alternative

Business & First Class Flight Deals to San Francisco

Best Elite deals to San Francisco

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Dec 12

Dec 03

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Frequently Asked Questions About Flights to San Francisco

How early should I book Orlando to San Francisco flights to get the cheapest price?

How much should a flight from Orlando to San Francisco cost?

Which months have the cheapest flights from Orlando to San Francisco?

What percentage of Orlando to San Francisco flights are direct?

What's the flight time from Orlando to San Francisco?

How often do Orlando to San Francisco flight prices drop?

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Orlando to San Francisco: Overview

Insights for flights from Orlando to San Francisco

How much is a round trip from Orlando to San Francisco

The cheapest time to fly from Orlando to San Francisco

Direct flights from Orlando to San Francisco

Last-minute flights going from Orlando to San Francisco

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

Popular Airports to fly from Orlando to San Francisco

Orlando - San Francisco route insights

Recent fares are above the typical level.

Fly in March for the best prices.

Direct flights take 5h 59m.

Connecting flights are more common.

Frontier Airlines offers a recent deal for $217.

Deals appear frequently on this route.

Orlando main airports to depart from

San Francisco main airports to arrive at

Airports nearby San Francisco used as alternative

Business & First Class Flight Deals to San Francisco

Best Elite deals to San Francisco

Dec 04

Dec 12

Dec 03

Dec 15

Dec 15

Dec 04

Dec 04

Dec 04

Oct 31

Dec 05

Dec 09

Dec 16

Frequently Asked Questions About Flights to San Francisco

How early should I book Orlando to San Francisco flights to get the cheapest price?

How much should a flight from Orlando to San Francisco cost?

Which months have the cheapest flights from Orlando to San Francisco?