What percentage of Orlando to San Francisco flights are direct?

In the trailing 90 days, only 3% of flights from Orlando to San Francisco have been direct. For routes that include stopovers, the median number of stopovers is typically 2. This indicates that most travelers on this route will likely have connecting flights.

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

A direct flight from Orlando to San Francisco typically takes about 5 hours and 15 minutes, covering a distance of 3931 kilometers. Flights with one stopover generally have a median duration of 10 hours and 25 minutes. This represents a significant increase in travel time compared to direct 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 have regular opportunities to find deals. Monitoring prices over time could be beneficial for securing a more favorable fare.

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Orlando to San Francisco: Overview

Insights for flights from Orlando to San Francisco

For travelers looking for cheap flights from Orlando to San Francisco, the data indicates that February and March are typically the most affordable months, with median fares of $179 for both. This is significantly lower than the median fare for November, which stands at $436, suggesting a notable seasonal variation in pricing.

Fares for flights from Orlando to San Francisco typically range from $338–$606, with a median of $451. Right now, current fares are below the typical level, and only 2% of recent fares were classified as a good price. New deals appear almost daily for this route, so setting up a price alert can help you track fluctuations.

When flying from Orlando to San Francisco, most itineraries connect at least once, with only 3% of recent fares being non-stop. For connecting flights, the typical number of stopovers is 2, which can significantly extend travel time.

A typical journey from Orlando to San Francisco takes about 5h 15m for direct flights. However, since most itineraries involve connections, a typical journey including connections can extend to 22h 42m. This difference is important to consider when planning your trip.

The distance between Orlando and San Francisco is approximately 3931 kilometers, classifying this as a medium-haul route. This distance typically involves a longer flight duration, especially when accounting for potential layovers.

How much is a round trip from Orlando to San Francisco

Regular price: $186 - $352

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

The regular price range for flights from Orlando to San Francisco is typically between $186 and $352. The current lowest deal is $171 with Frontier Airlines, for travel from November 18 to December 1.

now $171

Low $186

High $352

The cheapest time to fly from Orlando to San Francisco

The cheapest month to fly from Orlando to San Francisco is February, with a median price of $179. The most expensive month is July, with a median price of $748. Prices are generally lower from February to November.

February

Cheapest

Flights from $179

July

Most Expensive

Flights from $748

Jan

Feb

Mar

Apr

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

Wed, Nov 4

⌛ Last-Minute

MCO - San Francisco

Orlando (MCO) - San Francisco (SFO)

Frontier Airlines

$287

$275

One-way

Thu, Nov 5

⌛ Last-Minute

MCO - San Francisco

Orlando (MCO) - San Francisco (SFO)

Frontier Airlines

$299

$285

One-way

Fri, Nov 6

⌛ Last-Minute

MCO - San Francisco

Orlando (MCO) - San Francisco (SFO)

Frontier Airlines

$295

$275

One-way

Fri, Nov 13

⌛ Last-Minute

MCO - San Francisco

Orlando (MCO) - San Francisco (SFO)

Frontier Airlines

$257

$273

One-way

Mon, Nov 16

⌛ Last-Minute

MCO - San Francisco

Orlando (MCO) - San Francisco (SFO)

Frontier Airlines

$252

$265

One-way

Tue, Nov 17

⌛ Last-Minute

MCO - San Francisco

Orlando (MCO) - San Francisco (SFO)

Frontier Airlines

$213

$179

One-way

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

1 night

Oct 30 - Oct 31

$450 → $517

15%

Popular Airports to fly from Orlando to San Francisco

Orlando - San Francisco route insights

💸 Price insights

Recent fares are below the typical level.

Recent fares from Orlando to San Francisco are below the typical level for this route.

📅 Best time to fly

Fly in February or March for the best prices.

Historically, February and March offer the lowest median prices at $179 for this route.

⏱️ Flight duration

Direct flights take 5h 15m.

The median flight duration for direct flights on this route is 5 hours and 15 minutes.

✈️ Airlines & availability

Connecting flights are dominant.

Only 3% of recent flights are direct, with connecting flights typically having 2 stopovers.

🏆 Airline highlight

Frontier Airlines offers a deal at $171.

A recent deal with Frontier Airlines via kiwi was found for $171, departing November 18.

🎯 Booking tip

Deals are frequent on this route.

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

Orlando main airports to depart from

Orlando International (MCO)

Cheapest

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

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

💸 Flights from ~$206

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 San Francisco Bay Area.

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

💸 Flights from ~$166

Airports nearby San Francisco used as alternative

Oakland International (OAK)

Cheapest

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

📍 ~18 km from San Francisco (reachable by BART rail)

💸 Flights from ~$158

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From MCO

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Dec 17

San Francisco, United States

89% AI deal score

$1,799

$1,275

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Alaska Airlines, Inc.

Business Class

From MCO

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Dec 23

San Francisco, United States

89% AI deal score

$1,856

$1,277

Save $579

Alaska Airlines, Inc.

Business Class

From MCO

Elite

Jan 12

San Francisco, United States

88% AI deal score

$1,707

$1,276

Save $431

Alaska Airlines, Inc.

Business Class

From MCO

Elite

Apr 08

San Francisco, United States

88% AI deal score

$1,716

$1,287

Save $429

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Business Class

From MCO

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Jan 15

San Francisco, United States

87% AI deal score

$1,605

$1,277

Save $328

Alaska Airlines, Inc.

Business Class

From MCO

Elite

Dec 24

San Francisco, United States

87% AI deal score

$1,587

$1,288

Save $299

Alaska Airlines, Inc.

Business Class

From MCO

Elite

Dec 24

San Francisco, United States

87% AI deal score

$1,607

$1,288

Save $319

Alaska Airlines, Inc.

Business Class

From MCO

Elite

Dec 24

San Francisco, United States

87% AI deal score

$1,608

$1,290

Save $318

Alaska Airlines, Inc.

Business Class

From MCO

Elite

Jan 16

San Francisco, United States

87% AI deal score

$1,654

$1,297

Save $357

Alaska Airlines, Inc.

Business Class

From MCO

Elite

Jan 19

San Francisco, United States

87% AI deal score

$1,715

$1,297

Save $418

Alaska Airlines, Inc.

Business Class

From MCO

Elite

Apr 09

San Francisco, United States

87% AI deal score

$1,717

$1,292

Save $425

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Business Class

From MCO

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Apr 07

San Francisco, United States

87% AI deal score

$1,714

$1,292

Save $422

Air Transat, +1

Business Class

Frequently Asked Questions About Flights to San Francisco

Historically, the lowest prices for flights from Orlando to San Francisco are found when booking between 28 and 59 days in advance. During this period, the average price is typically around $458. Booking within 0-6 days of departure generally sees prices rise significantly, averaging about $905. Even booking 60+ days out tends to result in higher prices, with an average of $547.

Across the trailing quarter, a good price for a flight from Orlando to San Francisco is considered to be $338 or less. The median price for this route has been $451. Prices can range, with 75% of observed prices being $606 or less.

Historically, February and March have offered the cheapest flights from Orlando to San Francisco, with a median price of $179 for both months. November has also shown a lower median price of $436 compared to the annual median of $451. These months typically present more budget-friendly options for travelers.

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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

Regular price: $186 - $352

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

now $171

Low $186

High $352

The cheapest time to fly from Orlando to San Francisco

February

Cheapest

Flights from $179

July

Most Expensive

Flights from $748

Jan

Feb

Mar

Apr

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

Wed, Nov 4

⌛ Last-Minute

MCO - San Francisco

Orlando (MCO) - San Francisco (SFO)

Frontier Airlines

$287

$275

One-way

Thu, Nov 5

⌛ Last-Minute

MCO - San Francisco

Orlando (MCO) - San Francisco (SFO)

Frontier Airlines

$299

$285

One-way

Fri, Nov 6

⌛ Last-Minute

MCO - San Francisco

Orlando (MCO) - San Francisco (SFO)

Frontier Airlines

$295

$275

One-way

Fri, Nov 13

⌛ Last-Minute

MCO - San Francisco

Orlando (MCO) - San Francisco (SFO)

Frontier Airlines

$257

$273

One-way

Mon, Nov 16

⌛ Last-Minute

MCO - San Francisco

Orlando (MCO) - San Francisco (SFO)

Frontier Airlines

$252

$265

One-way

Tue, Nov 17

⌛ Last-Minute

MCO - San Francisco

Orlando (MCO) - San Francisco (SFO)

Frontier Airlines

$213

$179

One-way

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

1 night

Oct 30 - Oct 31

$450 → $517

15%

Popular Airports to fly from Orlando to San Francisco

Orlando - San Francisco route insights

💸 Price insights

Recent fares are below the typical level.

Recent fares from Orlando to San Francisco are below the typical level for this route.

📅 Best time to fly

Fly in February or March for the best prices.

Historically, February and March offer the lowest median prices at $179 for this route.

⏱️ Flight duration

Direct flights take 5h 15m.

The median flight duration for direct flights on this route is 5 hours and 15 minutes.

✈️ Airlines & availability

Connecting flights are dominant.

Only 3% of recent flights are direct, with connecting flights typically having 2 stopovers.

🏆 Airline highlight

Frontier Airlines offers a deal at $171.

A recent deal with Frontier Airlines via kiwi was found for $171, departing November 18.

🎯 Booking tip

Deals are frequent on this route.

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

Orlando main airports to depart from

Orlando International (MCO)

Cheapest

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

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

💸 Flights from ~$206

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 San Francisco Bay Area.

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

💸 Flights from ~$166

Airports nearby San Francisco used as alternative

Oakland International (OAK)

Cheapest

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

San Francisco, United States

87% AI deal score

$1,714

$1,292

Save $422

Air Transat, +1

Business Class

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 below the typical level.

Fly in February or March for the best prices.

Direct flights take 5h 15m.

Connecting flights are dominant.

Frontier Airlines offers a deal at $171.

Deals are frequent 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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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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Flights to San Francisco from other cities

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 below the typical level.

Fly in February or March for the best prices.

Direct flights take 5h 15m.

Connecting flights are dominant.

Frontier Airlines offers a deal at $171.

Deals are frequent 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 17

Dec 23

Jan 12

Apr 08

Jan 15

Dec 24

Dec 24

Dec 24

Jan 16

Jan 19

Apr 09

Apr 07

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?