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 two. This indicates that direct options are available but constitute a smaller portion of the overall flight offerings for this route.

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 travel time increases to 9 hours and 21 minutes. The total distance covered on this route is approximately 3931 kilometers.

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 to secure better deals. Monitoring prices over a 30-day window can be beneficial for this route.

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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, March stands out as the most affordable month, with a median fare of just $190. Following closely, April also offers competitive prices with a median of $199. January is another good option, presenting a median fare of $229 for this route.

Fares for the Orlando to San Francisco route typically range from $343 to $645, with a median price of $477. Right now, current fares are above the typical level for this route. Approximately 6% of recent fares have been classified as a good price, indicating that finding a particularly low fare can require some flexibility.

When flying from Orlando to San Francisco, most itineraries connect at least once. Only 16.2% of recent fares were for direct flights from Orlando to San Francisco. For itineraries that include connections, the typical number of stopovers is 2.

A typical journey from Orlando to San Francisco takes approximately 5h 59m, including connections. This duration accounts for the fact that most flights on this route involve at least one stopover, with connecting itineraries having a median duration of 10h 11m, while non-stop flights take about 5h 59m.

The distance between Orlando and San Francisco is approximately 3931 kilometers, classifying this as a medium-haul route. This distance typically translates to a flight duration that often includes connections, making the overall travel time more substantial than shorter routes.

How much is a round trip from Orlando to San Francisco

Regular price: $380 - $525

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

The regular price range for this route is $380-$525. The current lowest deal is $180 with Frontier Airlines for travel from Aug 24-Aug 26.

now $180

Low $380

High $525

The cheapest time to fly from Orlando to San Francisco

Flights from Orlando to San Francisco are cheapest in May, with a median price of $245. The most expensive month to fly 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

Alaska Airlines, Inc.

Last-minute flights going from Orlando to San Francisco

Sun, Aug 2

⌛ Last-Minute

MCO - San Francisco

Orlando (MCO) - San Francisco (SFO)

Frontier Airlines

$531

$272

One-way

Tue, Aug 4

⌛ Last-Minute

MCO - San Francisco

Orlando (MCO) - San Francisco (SFO)

Frontier Airlines

$604

$282

One-way

Tue, Aug 4

⌛ Last-Minute

MCO - San Francisco

Orlando (MCO) - San Francisco (SFO)

Frontier Airlines

$604

$282

One-way

Wed, Aug 5

⌛ Last-Minute

MCO - San Francisco

Orlando (MCO) - San Francisco (SFO)

Frontier Airlines

$584

$310

One-way

Thu, Aug 6

⌛ Last-Minute

MCO - San Francisco

Orlando (MCO) - San Francisco (SFO)

Frontier Airlines

$514

$280

One-way

Fri, Aug 7

⌛ Last-Minute

MCO - San Francisco

Orlando (MCO) - San Francisco (SFO)

Frontier Airlines

$533

$241

One-way

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

1 night

Aug 4 - Aug 5

$604 → $282

53%

2 nights

Aug 4 - Aug 6

$604 → $282

53%

2 nights

Aug 24 - Aug 26

$500 → $180

64%

4 nights

Aug 9 - Aug 13

$533 → $216

59%

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 from Orlando to San Francisco are above the typical level.

📅 Best time to fly

Fly in May for the best prices

Historically, May is the cheapest month to fly, with a median price of $245.

⏱️ Flight duration

Direct flights take 5h 59m

The median flight duration for direct flights is 5h 59m. Connecting flights take 10h 11m.

✈️ Airlines & availability

Connecting flights are dominant

Only 16.2% of recent flights are direct. Connecting flights typically have 2 stopovers.

🏆 Airline highlight

Frontier Airlines offers deals

Frontier Airlines recently offered a deal for $180 from Orlando to San Francisco.

🎯 Booking tip

Deals appear frequently

Deals on flights from Orlando to San Francisco appear frequently.

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 city center (reachable by car)

💸 Flights from ~$167

Orlando Sanford International (SFB)

Orlando Sanford International Airport offers an alternative departure point for your trip to San Francisco.

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

💸 Flights from ~$309

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 San Francisco (reachable by car)

💸 Flights from ~$167

Airports nearby San Francisco used as alternative

Oakland International (OAK)

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

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

💸 Flights from ~$241

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Frequently Asked Questions About Flights to San Francisco

Historically, the lowest prices for flights from Orlando to San Francisco have been 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.

Based on historical data from the trailing 90 days, a good price for a flight from Orlando to San Francisco is considered to be $343 or less. The median price for this route has been $477. Prices can go up to $645 or more for the higher end of the market.

Across the trailing quarter, the cheapest months to fly from Orlando to San Francisco have historically been March and April, with median prices of $190 and $199 respectively. January also offered relatively low prices, with a median of $229. These prices are notably lower than the annual median price of $477 for this route.

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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: $380 - $525

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

The regular price range for this route is $380-$525. The current lowest deal is $180 with Frontier Airlines for travel from Aug 24-Aug 26.

now $180

Low $380

High $525

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

Sun, Aug 2

⌛ Last-Minute

MCO - San Francisco

Orlando (MCO) - San Francisco (SFO)

Frontier Airlines

$531

$272

One-way

Tue, Aug 4

⌛ Last-Minute

MCO - San Francisco

Orlando (MCO) - San Francisco (SFO)

Frontier Airlines

$604

$282

One-way

Tue, Aug 4

⌛ Last-Minute

MCO - San Francisco

Orlando (MCO) - San Francisco (SFO)

Frontier Airlines

$604

$282

One-way

Wed, Aug 5

⌛ Last-Minute

MCO - San Francisco

Orlando (MCO) - San Francisco (SFO)

Frontier Airlines

$584

$310

One-way

Thu, Aug 6

⌛ Last-Minute

MCO - San Francisco

Orlando (MCO) - San Francisco (SFO)

Frontier Airlines

$514

$280

One-way

Fri, Aug 7

⌛ Last-Minute

MCO - San Francisco

Orlando (MCO) - San Francisco (SFO)

Frontier Airlines

$533

$241

One-way

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

1 night

Aug 4 - Aug 5

$604 → $282

53%

2 nights

Aug 4 - Aug 6

$604 → $282

53%

2 nights

Aug 24 - Aug 26

$500 → $180

64%

4 nights

Aug 9 - Aug 13

$533 → $216

59%

Popular Airports to fly from Orlando to San Francisco