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. For travelers opting for connecting flights, the median number of stopovers was 2. This suggests that while direct options are available, a significant portion of routes involve at least one connection. Travelers should consider this when planning their journey and evaluating travel time.

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

The typical direct flight time from San Diego to Orlando is approximately 5 hours and 2 minutes. This route covers a distance of 3452 kilometers. For flights with one stop, the median travel time extends significantly to about 11 hours and 40 minutes. Travelers should account for these differences when choosing between direct and connecting options.

How often do San Diego to Orlando flight prices drop?

Historically, flight prices for the San Diego to Orlando route are classified as dropping frequently. This indicates that travelers have regular opportunities to find deals on this route. Monitoring prices over the trailing 30 days can help identify these fluctuations and secure a more favorable fare. Price drops are a common occurrence for this particular travel path.

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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. This duration reflects the fact that most itineraries on this route involve at least one stopover, with a median of 2 connections when not flying direct. Only 18.2% of recent fares for this route are non-stop, indicating that connecting flights are the standard.

For travelers seeking cheap flights from San Diego to Orlando, the fares right now are below the typical level. Prices for this route typically range from $319–$648, with a median of $475. However, right now, none of the recent fares have been classified as a good price. New deals appear almost daily, so monitoring prices can be beneficial.

The cheapest time to fly from San Diego to Orlando is typically in November, with a median fare of $149. Other affordable months include January, where the median fare is $179, and May, with a median fare of $239. These months offer significantly lower prices compared to the overall median for the route.

The distance between San Diego and Orlando is 3452 kilometers, classifying this as a medium-haul route. This distance contributes to the typical journey time, especially given the prevalence of connecting flights.

How much is a round trip from San Diego to Orlando

Regular price: $201 - $325

Prices are currently below the regular range.

The regular price range for flights from San Diego to Orlando is typically between $201 and $325. The current lowest deal is $163 with Frontier Airlines, for travel from Sep 3-Sep 7.

now $163

Low $201

High $325

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. Generally, prices are 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

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Last-minute flights going from San Diego to Orlando

Wed, Jul 29

⌛ Last-Minute

SAN - Orlando

San Diego (SAN) - Orlando (MCO)

Frontier Airlines

$467

$414

One-way

Sat, Aug 1

⌛ Last-Minute

SAN - Orlando

San Diego (SAN) - Orlando (MCO)

Frontier Airlines

$436

$383

One-way

Mon, Aug 3

⌛ Last-Minute

SAN - Orlando

San Diego (SAN) - Orlando (MCO)

Frontier Airlines

$323

$286

One-way

Wed, Aug 5

⌛ Last-Minute

CLD - Orlando

San Diego (CLD) - Orlando (MCO)

American Airlines

$492

$452

One-way

Sun, Aug 9

⌛ Last-Minute

SAN - Orlando

San Diego (SAN) - Orlando (MCO)

Frontier Airlines

$252

$240

One-way

Mon, Aug 10

⌛ Last-Minute

SAN - Orlando

San Diego (SAN) - Orlando (MCO)

Frontier Airlines

$293

$247

One-way

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

2 nights

Aug 15 - Aug 17

$301 → $196

35%

7 nights

Aug 22 - Aug 29

$275 → $171

38%

3 nights

Aug 22 - Aug 25

$293 → $198

33%

3 nights

Aug 13 - Aug 16

$304 → $209

31%

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, with a median price of $475.

📅 Best time to fly

Fly in November for the best prices

Historically, November offers the lowest median price at $149, followed by January at $179.

⏱️ Flight duration

Median flight time is 17h 4m

The median flight duration for this route is 17 hours and 4 minutes.

✈️ Airlines & availability

Connecting flights are dominant

Only 18.2% of recent flights are direct, with connecting flights typically having 2 stopovers.

🏆 Airline highlight

Frontier Airlines offers a recent deal

A recent deal from Frontier Airlines was found for $163, departing September 3 and returning September 7.

🎯 Booking tip

Deals are frequent on this route

Deals for flights from San Diego to Orlando are frequent, appearing often in the last 30 days.

San Diego main airports to depart from

San Diego International (SAN)

Cheapest

San Diego International Airport offers flights to Orlando, making it a convenient option for your journey.

📍 ~5 km from San Diego city center (reachable by car)

💸 Flights from ~$236

Orlando main airports to arrive at

Orlando International (MCO)

Cheapest

Orlando International Airport is a primary gateway to Orlando, offering convenient access to the city's attractions.

📍 ~15 km from city center (reachable by car)

💸 Flights from ~$236

Airports nearby Orlando used as alternative

Tampa International (TPA)

Tampa International (TPA) is a major international hub, offering a wide variety of carriers for your trip.

📍 ~135 km from Orlando (reachable by car, but expect 1.5 to 2 hours drive).

💸 Flights from ~$220

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Frequently Asked Questions About Flights to Orlando

Historically, booking flights from San Diego to Orlando 60+ days in advance typically yields the lowest average prices. Across the trailing quarter, prices for this booking window averaged around $377. In contrast, booking within 7-13 days of departure saw average prices of $460, while flights booked 14-27 days out averaged $550. For the best value, travelers should aim to secure their tickets well in advance.

Based on historical data from the trailing 90 days, a good price for a flight from San Diego to Orlando is considered to be around $319 or less. The median price for this route was $475 during the same period. Prices can vary, with 75% of observed fares being $648 or less. Travelers aiming for a budget-friendly trip should target prices at or below the $319 threshold.

Historically, the cheapest months to fly from San Diego to Orlando include November, with a median price of $149, and January, with a median price of $179. May also presented a relatively lower median price of $239. The annual median price for this route across the trailing 270 days was $475, indicating that certain months offer significant savings compared to the yearly average.

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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: $201 - $325

Prices are currently below the regular range.

The regular price range for flights from San Diego to Orlando is typically between $201 and $325. The current lowest deal is $163 with Frontier Airlines, for travel from Sep 3-Sep 7.

now $163

Low $201

High $325

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

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Dec