What percentage of San Diego to Orlando flights are direct?

Across the trailing quarter, approximately 18.2% of flights from San Diego to Orlando were direct. This indicates that a significant majority of travelers on this route will likely have at least one stop. For those flights that include connections, the median number of stopovers was 2. Travelers should account for potential layovers when planning their journey.

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

A direct flight from San Diego to Orlando typically takes approximately 5 hours and 2 minutes, covering a distance of 3452 kilometers. For flights with one stop, the median flight time is considerably longer, averaging around 11 hours and 40 minutes. This difference highlights the convenience of direct routes when available. Travelers should factor in these durations when making their travel plans.

How often do San Diego to Orlando flight prices drop?

Historically, prices for flights from San Diego to Orlando have shown frequent drops. This indicates that travelers on this route often have opportunities to find deals. While specific timing can vary, the frequent classification suggests that price fluctuations are common. Keeping an eye on price changes can be beneficial for securing a more favorable fare.

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San Diego to Orlando: Overview

Insights for flights from San Diego to Orlando

A typical journey from San Diego to Orlando takes about 17h 4m including connections. Given that most itineraries connect at least once, this median duration accounts for the time spent on layovers. This route covers a distance of 3452 kilometers, classifying it as a medium-haul flight.

For travelers seeking cheap flights from San Diego to Orlando, right now fares are below the typical level. Prices for this route typically range from $319–$648, with a median of $475. However, 0% of recent fares were classified as a good price, indicating that finding exceptional value may require careful timing.

If you are looking for the cheapest time to fly from San Diego to Orlando, November stands out with a median fare of just $149. Following closely, January also offers competitive prices, with a median fare of $179. Another favorable month for travel is May, where the median fare is $239.

Most itineraries for this route connect at least once, with only 18.2% of recent fares being non-stop. For the majority of flights that include connections, the typical number of stopovers is 2. New deals for this route appear almost daily, suggesting frequent opportunities to find suitable fares.

How much is a round trip from San Diego to Orlando

Regular price: $168 - $339

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

The regular price range for flights from San Diego to Orlando is between $168 and $339. The current lowest deal is $225 with Alaska Airlines, Inc. for travel from Jan 20-Jan 27.

now $225

Low $168

High $339

The cheapest time to fly from San Diego to Orlando

The cheapest month to fly from San Diego to Orlando is November, with a median price of $149. The most expensive month is March, with a median price of $673. Prices are generally lower from January to December.

November

Cheapest

Flights from $149

March

Most Expensive

Flights from $673

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Direct flights from San Diego to Orlando

Alaska Airlines, Inc.

Last-minute flights going from San Diego to Orlando

Fri, Oct 2

⌛ Last-Minute

SAN - Orlando

San Diego (SAN) - Orlando (MCO)

Frontier Airlines

$217

$250

One-way

Mon, Oct 5

⌛ Last-Minute

SAN - Orlando

San Diego (SAN) - Orlando (MCO)

American Airlines

$255

$278

One-way

Fri, Oct 9

⌛ Last-Minute

SAN - Orlando

San Diego (SAN) - Orlando (MCO)

American Airlines

$251

$277

One-way

Tue, Oct 13

⌛ Last-Minute

SAN - Orlando

San Diego (SAN) - Orlando (MCO)

Deutsche Luft Hansa

$251

$283

One-way

Thu, Oct 15

⌛ Last-Minute

SAN - Orlando

San Diego (SAN) - Orlando (MCO)

Alaska Airlines, Inc.

$171

$231

One-way

Thu, Oct 15

⌛ Last-Minute

SAN - Orlando

San Diego (SAN) - Orlando (MCO)

Alaska Airlines, Inc.

$180

$244

One-way

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

5 nights

Mar 27 - Apr 1

$423 → $377

11%

5 nights

Mar 24 - Mar 29

$422 → $377

11%

7 nights

Mar 25 - Apr 1

$419 → $377

10%

4 nights

Sep 26 - Sep 30

$352 → $334

Popular Airports to fly from San Diego to Orlando

San Diego - Orlando route insights

💸 Price insights

Recent fares are below the typical level.

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

📅 Best time to fly

Historically, November is the cheapest month to fly.

Historically, November, January, and May offer the lowest median prices for this route.

⏱️ Flight duration

Flights are typically 17h 4m long.

The median flight duration from San Diego to Orlando is 17 hours and 4 minutes.

✈️ Airlines & availability

Connecting flights are dominant for this route.

Only 18.2% of recent flights from San Diego to Orlando are direct, with connecting flights having 2 stopovers.

🏆 Airline highlight

Alaska Airlines, Inc. offers direct flights.

Alaska Airlines, Inc. is one of the airlines providing direct flight options on this route.

🎯 Booking tip

Deals are frequent for this route.

Deals for flights from San Diego to Orlando appear frequently, typically within a 30-day window.

San Diego main airports to depart from

San Diego International (SAN)

Cheapest

San Diego International Airport is a convenient departure point for flights to Orlando.

📍 ~3 km from San Diego (reachable by car or bus)

💸 Flights from ~$221

Orlando main airports to arrive at

Orlando International (MCO)

Cheapest

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

📍 ~14 km from Orlando (reachable by car)

💸 Flights from ~$228

Airports nearby Orlando used as alternative

Tampa International (TPA)

Cheapest

Tampa International is a major international hub offering a wide variety of carriers for your trip to Orlando.

📍 ~135 km from Orlando (approximately 1.5 to 2 hours drive depending on I-4 traffic)

💸 Flights from ~$212

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Frequently Asked Questions About Flights to Orlando

Historically, booking flights from San Diego to Orlando 60 or more days in advance typically yields the lowest prices. Across the trailing quarter, the average price for flights booked within this window was $377. In contrast, booking 7-13 days out saw an average price of $460, while flights booked 28-59 days in advance averaged $644. Planning ahead by at least two months generally offers the best opportunity for savings.

Based on historical data from the trailing 90 days, a good price for a flight from San Diego to Orlando is considered to be $319 or less. The median price for this route was $475. Prices tend to increase significantly beyond this threshold, with 75% of observed prices being $648 or higher. Aiming for a fare around $319 puts you in the lowest 25% of prices seen for this route.

Historically, the cheapest months to fly from San Diego to Orlando are November and January, with median prices of $149 and $179 respectively. May also shows a relatively low median price of $239. These months offer significant savings compared to the annual median price of $475 for this route. Travelers looking for the most economical options should consider these periods.

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San Diego to Orlando: Overview

Insights for flights from San Diego to Orlando

How much is a round trip from San Diego to Orlando

Regular price: $168 - $339

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

The regular price range for flights from San Diego to Orlando is between $168 and $339. The current lowest deal is $225 with Alaska Airlines, Inc. for travel from Jan 20-Jan 27.

now $225

Low $168

High $339

The cheapest time to fly from San Diego to Orlando

November

Cheapest

Flights from $149

March

Most Expensive

Flights from $673

Jan

Feb

Mar

Apr

May

Jun

Jul

Aug

Sep

Oct

Nov

Dec