What percentage of San Diego to Orlando flights are direct?

Historically, direct flights from San Diego to Orlando are not very common, accounting for approximately 4.1% of all flights. When a direct flight is not available, travelers typically encounter flights with stopovers. On average, connecting flights for this route involve 2 stopovers. This indicates that most travelers should anticipate at least one connection when flying between these two cities.

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, covering a distance of 3452 kilometers. For flights with one stop, the median duration is considerably longer, averaging 16 hours and 10 minutes. This difference highlights the convenience of direct routes when available. Travelers should factor in the extended travel time if their itinerary includes a layover.

How often do San Diego to Orlando flight prices drop?

Historically, flight prices for the San Diego to Orlando route are classified as frequent in terms of price drops. This suggests that travelers may often find opportunities for lower fares. Over the trailing 30 days, this route has consistently shown price fluctuations. This frequent activity can be beneficial for those monitoring prices for potential savings.

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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, including connections, takes about 5h 11m. This journey time reflects the median duration across all itineraries, as most itineraries connect at least once. When connecting flights are involved, the median journey time extends significantly to 31h 37m, typically with 2 stopovers.

For travelers seeking cheap flights from San Diego to Orlando, the prices right now are below the typical level. Fares typically range from $337–$584, with a median of $445. Currently, only 3% of recent fares are classified as a good price.

The cheapest time to fly from San Diego to Orlando is typically in January, with a median fare of $213. December also offers more affordable options, with a median fare of $291. Another month with a lower median fare is August, at $425.

The route from San Diego to Orlando covers a distance of 3452 kilometers, classifying it as a medium-haul flight. New deals for this route appear almost daily, suggesting frequent opportunities to find competitive fares.

How much is a round trip from San Diego to Orlando

Regular price: $169 - $331

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

The regular price range for this route is typically between $169 and $331. The current lowest deal is $155 with Frontier Airlines, for travel from Nov 16-Dec 8.

now $155

Low $169

High $331

The cheapest time to fly from San Diego to Orlando

The cheapest month to fly from San Diego to Orlando is January, with a median price of $213. The most expensive month is July, with a median price of $829. Prices are generally lower from January to December.

January

Cheapest

Flights from $213

July

Most Expensive

Flights from $829

Jan

Feb

Jul

Aug

Sep

Oct

Nov

Dec

Direct flights from San Diego to Orlando

Alaska Airlines, Inc.

Last-minute flights going from San Diego to Orlando

Mon, Oct 26

⌛ Last-Minute

SAN - Orlando

San Diego (SAN) - Orlando (MCO)

Frontier Airlines

$374

$415

One-way

Mon, Oct 26

⌛ Last-Minute

SAN - Orlando

San Diego (SAN) - Orlando (MCO)

Frontier Airlines

$418

$521

One-way

Sun, Nov 1

⌛ Last-Minute

SAN - Orlando

San Diego (SAN) - Orlando (MCO)

Frontier Airlines

$306

$423

One-way

Mon, Nov 2

⌛ Last-Minute

SAN - Orlando

San Diego (SAN) - Orlando (MCO)

Southwest Airlines

$280

$586

One-way

Wed, Nov 4

⌛ Last-Minute

SAN - Orlando

San Diego (SAN) - Orlando (MCO)

Frontier Airlines

$246

$341

One-way

Thu, Nov 5

⌛ Last-Minute

SAN - Orlando

San Diego (SAN) - Orlando (MCO)

Frontier Airlines

$295

$428

One-way

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

5 nights

Dec 9 - Dec 14

$252 → $167

34%

2 nights

Nov 16 - Nov 18

$251 → $172

31%

5 nights

Dec 3 - Dec 8

$253 → $179

29%

7 nights

Dec 10 - Dec 17

$243 → $172

29%

Popular Airports to fly from San Diego to Orlando

San Diego - Orlando route insights

💸 Price insights

Recent fares below the typical level

Recent fares from San Diego to Orlando are below the typical level, with 3% good prices.

📅 Best time to fly

January offers the lowest median price

Historically, January is the cheapest month to fly, with a median price of $213.

⏱️ Flight duration

Direct flights take 5h 11m

The median flight duration for direct flights is 5h 11m, connecting flights take 31h 37m.

✈️ Airlines & availability

Connecting flights are dominant

Only 4.1% of flights are direct, with connecting flights typically having 2 stopovers.

🏆 Airline highlight

Frontier Airlines offers a deal for $155

Frontier Airlines has a deal for $155 from November 16 to December 8.

🎯 Booking tip

Deals are frequent on this route

Deals on flights from San Diego to Orlando are frequent, appearing within 30 days.

San Diego main airports to depart from

San Diego International (SAN)

Cheapest

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

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

💸 Flights from ~$173

McClellan–Palomar (CLD)

McClellan–Palomar is an alternative departure airport for your trip to Orlando.

📍 ~47 km from San Diego (reachable by car)

💸 Flights from ~$428

Orlando main airports to arrive at

Orlando International (MCO)

Cheapest

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

📍 ~14 km from Orlando (reachable by car)

💸 Flights from ~$174

Airports nearby Orlando used as alternative

Tampa International (TPA)

Cheapest

Tampa International is a major international hub offering a wide variety of carriers and reliable for long-haul flights.

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

💸 Flights from ~$133

Business & First Class Flight Deals to Orlando

73% AI deal score

$1,351

Alaska Airlines, Inc.

Business Class

From SAN

Elite

Mar 01

Orlando, United States

73% AI deal score

$1,351

Alaska Airlines, Inc.

Business Class

From SAN

Elite

Feb 02

Orlando, United States

72% AI deal score

$1,327

Alaska Airlines, Inc.

Business Class

From SAN

Elite

Feb 05

Orlando, United States

72% AI deal score

$1,327

Alaska Airlines, Inc.

Business Class

From SAN

Elite

Feb 04

Orlando, United States

72% AI deal score

$1,327

Alaska Airlines, Inc.

Business Class

From SAN

Elite

Feb 06

Orlando, United States

72% AI deal score

$1,327

Alaska Airlines, Inc.

Business Class

From SAN

Elite

Feb 04

Orlando, United States

72% AI deal score

$1,327

Alaska Airlines, Inc.

Business Class

From SAN

Elite

Feb 02

Orlando, United States

72% AI deal score

$1,327

Alaska Airlines, Inc.

Business Class

Frequently Asked Questions About Flights to Orlando

Historically, the lowest average prices for flights from San Diego to Orlando have been found when booking 0-6 days before departure, with an average price of $431. Prices tend to increase significantly for bookings made 7-13 days out, averaging $882. For those planning further ahead, booking 28-59 days in advance typically yields an average price of $508. Across the trailing 90 days, the cheapest prices were observed in the 0-6 day window.

Based on data from the trailing 90 days, a good price for a flight from San Diego to Orlando is considered to be $337 or less. The median price for this route was $445. Prices generally start to increase above $584, indicating a less favorable deal. Travelers aiming for the lowest fares should target prices around or below the $337 mark.

Historically, the cheapest months to fly from San Diego to Orlando include January, with a median price of $213, and December, with a median price of $291. August also shows a median price of $425. The annual median price for this route is $445, suggesting that January and December offer significant savings compared to the overall 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: $169 - $331

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

The regular price range for this route is typically between $169 and $331. The current lowest deal is $155 with Frontier Airlines, for travel from Nov 16-Dec 8.

now $155

Low $169

High $331

The cheapest time to fly from San Diego to Orlando

January

Cheapest

Flights from $213

July

Most Expensive

Flights from $829

Jan

Feb

Jul

Aug

Sep

Oct

Nov

Dec

Direct flights from San Diego to Orlando

Alaska Airlines, Inc.

Last-minute flights going from San Diego to Orlando

Mon, Oct 26

⌛ Last-Minute

SAN - Orlando

San Diego (SAN) - Orlando (MCO)

Frontier Airlines

$374

$415

One-way

Mon, Oct 26

⌛ Last-Minute

SAN - Orlando

San Diego (SAN) - Orlando (MCO)

Frontier Airlines

$418

$521

One-way

Sun, Nov 1

⌛ Last-Minute

SAN - Orlando

San Diego (SAN) - Orlando (MCO)

Frontier Airlines

$306

$423

One-way

Mon, Nov 2

⌛ Last-Minute

SAN - Orlando

San Diego (SAN) - Orlando (MCO)

Southwest Airlines

$280

$586

One-way

Wed, Nov 4

⌛ Last-Minute

SAN - Orlando

San Diego (SAN) - Orlando (MCO)

Frontier Airlines

$246

$341

One-way

Thu, Nov 5

⌛ Last-Minute

SAN - Orlando

San Diego (SAN) - Orlando (MCO)

Frontier Airlines

$295

$428

One-way

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

5 nights

Dec 9 - Dec 14

$252 → $167

34%

2 nights

Nov 16 - Nov 18

$251 → $172

31%

5 nights

Dec 3 - Dec 8

$253 → $179

29%

7 nights

Dec 10 - Dec 17

$243 → $172

29%

Popular Airports to fly from San Diego to Orlando

San Diego - Orlando route insights

💸 Price insights

Recent fares below the typical level

Recent fares from San Diego to Orlando are below the typical level, with 3% good prices.

📅 Best time to fly

January offers the lowest median price

Historically, January is the cheapest month to fly, with a median price of $213.

⏱️ Flight duration

Direct flights take 5h 11m

The median flight duration for direct flights is 5h 11m, connecting flights take 31h 37m.

✈️ Airlines & availability

Connecting flights are dominant

Only 4.1% of flights are direct, with connecting flights typically having 2 stopovers.

🏆 Airline highlight

Frontier Airlines offers a deal for $155

Frontier Airlines has a deal for $155 from November 16 to December 8.

🎯 Booking tip

Deals are frequent on this route

Deals on flights from San Diego to Orlando are frequent, appearing within 30 days.

San Diego main airports to depart from

San Diego International (SAN)

Cheapest

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

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

💸 Flights from ~$173

McClellan–Palomar (CLD)

McClellan–Palomar is an alternative departure airport for your trip to Orlando.

📍 ~47 km from San Diego (reachable by car)

💸 Flights from ~$428

Orlando main airports to arrive at

Orlando International (MCO)

Cheapest

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

📍 ~14 km from Orlando (reachable by car)

💸 Flights from ~$174

Airports nearby Orlando used as alternative

Tampa International (TPA)

Cheapest

Tampa International is a major international hub offering a wide variety of carriers and reliable for long-haul flights.

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

💸 Flights from ~$133

Orlando, United States

72% AI deal score

$1,327

Alaska Airlines, Inc.

Business Class

Frequently Asked Questions About Flights to Orlando

Cheap Flights from San Diego to Orlando

Today’s best flight deals from San Diego to Orlando

San Diego to Orlando: Overview

Insights for flights from San Diego to Orlando

How much is a round trip from San Diego to Orlando

The cheapest time to fly from San Diego to Orlando

Direct flights from San Diego to Orlando

Last-minute flights going from San Diego to Orlando

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

Popular Airports to fly from San Diego to Orlando

San Diego - Orlando route insights

Recent fares below the typical level

January offers the lowest median price

Direct flights take 5h 11m

Connecting flights are dominant

Frontier Airlines offers a deal for $155

Deals are frequent on this route

San Diego main airports to depart from

Orlando main airports to arrive at

Airports nearby Orlando used as alternative

Business & First Class Flight Deals to Orlando

Best Elite deals to Orlando

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Frequently Asked Questions About Flights to Orlando

How early should I book San Diego to Orlando flights to get the cheapest price?

What is a good price for a flight from San Diego to Orlando?

When is the cheapest time of year to fly from San Diego to Orlando?

What percentage of San Diego to Orlando flights are direct?

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

How often do San Diego to Orlando flight prices drop?

Related routes

More routes from San Diego

Flights to Orlando from other cities

San Diego to Orlando: Overview

Insights for flights from San Diego to Orlando

How much is a round trip from San Diego to Orlando

The cheapest time to fly from San Diego to Orlando

Direct flights from San Diego to Orlando

Last-minute flights going from San Diego to Orlando

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

Popular Airports to fly from San Diego to Orlando

San Diego - Orlando route insights

Recent fares below the typical level

January offers the lowest median price

Direct flights take 5h 11m

Connecting flights are dominant

Frontier Airlines offers a deal for $155

Deals are frequent on this route

San Diego main airports to depart from

Orlando main airports to arrive at

Airports nearby Orlando used as alternative

Business & First Class Flight Deals to Orlando

Best Elite deals to Orlando

Jan 03

Nov 08

Nov 07

Nov 10

Mar 08

Mar 01

Feb 02

Feb 05

Feb 04

Feb 06

Feb 04

Feb 02

Frequently Asked Questions About Flights to Orlando

How early should I book San Diego to Orlando flights to get the cheapest price?

What is a good price for a flight from San Diego to Orlando?

When is the cheapest time of year to fly from San Diego to Orlando?