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 2. This suggests that while direct options exist, a significant portion of routes involve at least one stop.

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

The typical direct flight from Orlando to San Francisco has a duration of 5 hours and 59 minutes, covering a distance of 3931 kilometers. For flights with one stop, the median travel time increases to 9 hours and 21 minutes. This difference highlights the time savings associated with direct routes.

How often do Orlando to San Francisco flight prices drop?

Historically, flight prices for the Orlando to San Francisco route are classified as frequent in terms of price drops. This indicates that travelers can often find opportunities for price reductions. This trend is based on observations over a 30-day period, suggesting regular fluctuations in fare costs.

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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: $305 - $470

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

Regularly, flights from Orlando to San Francisco range from $305 to $470. The current lowest deal is $255 with Allegiant Air for travel from Oct 19-Oct 26.

now $255

Low $305

High $470

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, Sep 15

⌛ Last-Minute

MCO - San Francisco

Orlando (MCO) - San Francisco (SFO)

Frontier Airlines

$535

$465

One-way

Tue, Sep 15

⌛ Last-Minute

MCO - San Francisco

Orlando (MCO) - San Francisco (SFO)

Frontier Airlines

$502

$467

One-way

Wed, Sep 16

⌛ Last-Minute

MCO - San Francisco

Orlando (MCO) - San Francisco (SFO)

Frontier Airlines

$535

$466

One-way

Wed, Sep 16

⌛ Last-Minute

MCO - San Francisco

Orlando (MCO) - San Francisco (SFO)

Frontier Airlines

$664

$497

One-way

Thu, Sep 17

⌛ Last-Minute

MCO - San Francisco

Orlando (MCO) - San Francisco (SFO)

Frontier Airlines

$519

$447

One-way

Thu, Sep 17

⌛ Last-Minute

MCO - San Francisco

Orlando (MCO) - San Francisco (SFO)

Frontier Airlines

$629

$471

One-way

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

3 nights

Sep 18 - Sep 21

$633 → $449

29%

4 nights

Sep 17 - Sep 21

$629 → $471

25%

2 nights

Sep 19 - Sep 21

$574 → $422

26%

7 nights

Sep 18 - Sep 25

$519 → $372

28%

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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, with a median of $477.

📅 Best time to fly

March is historically cheapest at $190

Historically, March is the cheapest month to fly from Orlando to San Francisco, with a median price of $190.

⏱️ Flight duration

Direct flights average 5h 59m

Direct flights from Orlando to San Francisco typically take 5 hours and 59 minutes.

✈️ Airlines & availability

Connecting flights are dominant

Connecting flights are dominant on this route, with a median of 2 stopovers.

🏆 Airline highlight

Alaska Airlines offers direct flights

Alaska Airlines, Inc. is one airline that offers direct flights on this route.

🎯 Booking tip

Deals appear frequently

Deals for flights from Orlando to San Francisco appear frequently.

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

Orlando Sanford International (SFB)

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

📍 ~30 km from Orlando city center (reachable by car).

💸 Flights from ~$343

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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Frequently Asked Questions About Flights to San Francisco

Historically, the lowest prices for flights from Orlando to San Francisco are found when booking 7-13 days in advance. During this period, the average price is around $256. Booking within 0-6 days of departure typically sees an average price of $265. Prices tend to increase significantly further out, with flights booked 14-27 days prior averaging $514, and those booked 60+ days out averaging $386.

Across the trailing quarter, a good price for a flight from Orlando to San Francisco is considered to be $343 or less. The median price for this route was $477. Prices can go up to $645 or more for the upper quartile of fares. These figures are based on pricing trends observed over a 90-day period.

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 shows a relatively low median price of $229. The annual median price for this route is $477, indicating significant savings are possible 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: $305 - $470

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

Regularly, flights from Orlando to San Francisco range from $305 to $470. The current lowest deal is $255 with Allegiant Air for travel from Oct 19-Oct 26.

now $255

Low $305

High $470

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, Sep 15

⌛ Last-Minute

MCO - San Francisco

Orlando (MCO) - San Francisco (SFO)

Frontier Airlines

$535

$465

One-way

Tue, Sep 15

⌛ Last-Minute

MCO - San Francisco

Orlando (MCO) - San Francisco (SFO)

Frontier Airlines

$502

$467

One-way

Wed, Sep 16

⌛ Last-Minute

MCO - San Francisco

Orlando (MCO) - San Francisco (SFO)

Frontier Airlines

$535

$466

One-way

Wed, Sep 16

⌛ Last-Minute

MCO - San Francisco

Orlando (MCO) - San Francisco (SFO)

Frontier Airlines

$664

$497

One-way

Thu, Sep 17

⌛ Last-Minute

MCO - San Francisco

Orlando (MCO) - San Francisco (SFO)

Frontier Airlines

$519

$447

One-way

Thu, Sep 17

⌛ Last-Minute

MCO - San Francisco

Orlando (MCO) - San Francisco (SFO)

Frontier Airlines

$629

$471

One-way

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

3 nights

Sep 18 - Sep 21

$633 → $449

29%

4 nights

Sep 17 - Sep 21

$629 → $471

25%

2 nights

Sep 19 - Sep 21

$574 → $422

26%

7 nights

Sep 18 - Sep 25

$519 → $372

28%

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, with a median of $477.

📅 Best time to fly

March is historically cheapest at $190

Historically, March is the cheapest month to fly from Orlando to San Francisco, with a median price of $190.

⏱️ Flight duration

Direct flights average 5h 59m

Direct flights from Orlando to San Francisco typically take 5 hours and 59 minutes.

✈️ Airlines & availability

Connecting flights are dominant

Connecting flights are dominant on this route, with a median of 2 stopovers.

🏆 Airline highlight

Alaska Airlines offers direct flights

Alaska Airlines, Inc. is one airline that offers direct flights on this route.

🎯 Booking tip

Deals appear frequently

Deals for flights from Orlando to San Francisco appear frequently.

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

Orlando Sanford International (SFB)

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

📍 ~30 km from Orlando city center (reachable by car).

💸 Flights from ~$343

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.

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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

March is historically cheapest at $190

Direct flights average 5h 59m

Connecting flights are dominant

Alaska Airlines offers direct flights

Deals appear frequently

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 15

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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?

Related routes

More routes from Orlando

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 above the typical level

March is historically cheapest at $190

Direct flights average 5h 59m

Connecting flights are dominant

Alaska Airlines offers direct flights

Deals appear frequently

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

Nov 13

Dec 09

Nov 10

Dec 15

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Jan 19

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?