Orlando to San Diego (MCO–SAN) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

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WN4641
WN Southwest
738
6:40 AM
EDT TA
8:55 AM
PDT
5h 15m
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AS708+2
AS Alaska
7M9
7:00 AM
EDT TB
9:28 AM
PDT
5h 28m
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WN3796
WN Southwest
73H
9:15 AM
EDT TA
11:35 AM
PDT
5h 20m
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WN3194
WN Southwest
7M8
5:57 PM
EDT TA
8:20 PM
PDT
5h 23m
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AS397+2
AS Alaska
73J
6:59 PM
EDT TB
9:29 PM
PDT
5h 30m
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WN2368
WN Southwest
737
8:30 AM
PDT T1
4:20 PM
EDT
4h 50m
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AS396+2
AS Alaska
739
9:10 AM
PDT T2
5:07 PM
EDT
4h 57m
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AS707+2
AS Alaska
B39M
10:06 PM
PDT T2
5:37 AM+1
EDT
4h 31m
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WN3911
WN Southwest
73H
10:10 PM
PDT T1
6:00 AM+1
EDT
4h 50m
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WN2844
WN Southwest
738
10:30 PM
PDT T1
6:20 AM+1
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4h 50m
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Orlando to San Diego
2 carriers, 28 flights/week nonstop.
2 Airlines 28 Flights/wk 2,145 mi 5h 11m nonstop -3h behind 100 1-stop hubs

MCO–SAN is served by 2 airlines with nonstop service. Alaska Airlines and Southwest Airlines lead the route. The flight covers 2,145 miles in approximately 5h 11m. Beyond nonstop, 100 hubs offer 1-stop connections.

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Carriers on this route

Airline Landscape

All carriers operating nonstop MCO–SAN service, compared side by side.
Airline Freq/wk Aircraft Duration Dep OTP Alliance Codeshares
AS Alaska Airlines Also: HA 14 73J, 7M9 5h28-5h30 71% Oneworld HA
WN Southwest Airlines 13 738, 73H, 7M8 5h15-5h23 71% – –
Aircraft on this route
738 Boeing 737-800 – WN
73H Boeing 737-800 (Winglets) – WN
73J Boeing 737-900ER – AS
7M8 Boeing 737 MAX 8 – WN
7M9 Boeing 737 MAX 9 – AS
Alliance coverage
Oneworld: AS (14 flights/wk, 52%)
Unaffiliated: WN (13 flights/wk, 48%)
OTP based on airport-level delay snapshots. Duration ranges reflect seasonal/directional variation.
Schedule

Weekly Schedule Pattern

Nonstop flight frequency by day of week, MCO to SAN direction.
Mon
4
flights
Tue
3
flights
Wed
3
flights
Thu
4
flights
Fri
4
flights
Sat
4
flights
Sun
5
flights
Departure time distribution
12 AM6 AM12 PM6 PM12 AM
Morning departures
Afternoon/evening departures
5
Nonstop flights
28
Outbound / wk
27
Return / wk
Connections

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for MCO to SAN.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
100
Hubs
~6h
Fastest
~44h
Longest
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
3,881
Candidates
Two-stop connections loaded in the connections tab above.
Connections computed from published schedules with minimum connection time verification. Use the interactive explorer above the fold to filter by airline, tier, and layover time.
Alternatives

Other ways to reach San Diego from Orlando

Nearby airports with service to San Diego International Airport.
Metric MCO→SAN TPA→SAN SRQ→SAN
Distance from MCO – 81 mi 104 mi
Nonstop airlines 2 5 2
Weekly flights 28 21 –
Flight time 5h 11m 5h 9m 4h 17m
Departure OTP 71% – –
Tampa (TPA) to San Diego flights · Sarasota/Bradenton (SRQ) to San Diego flights
Airports within 200 miles of MCO with service to San Diego International Airport.
Know before you go

Travel Essentials

Practical planning for this route.
Time Difference
-3h
San Diego is 3 hours behind Orlando.
MCO: EDT · SAN: PDT

When it's 6:00 PM in Orlando, it's 3:00 PM in San Diego.
Distance & Flight Time
2,145 mi / 3,452 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 5h 11m to 5h 30m.
Getting to MCO

SunRail commuter rail connects downtown Orlando to the Sand Lake Road station (not at the airport). A shuttle or ride-hail covers the remaining 4 miles; the full trip takes 50–70 minutes and costs around $8–15 total. Brightline high-speed rail (launched 2023) runs from Miami and Fort Lauderdale to MCO's Terminal C, with one-way fares from $30–80.Ride-hails (Uber/Lyft) from International Drive cost $18–30; from Walt Disney World resort area $25–40. Taxis are metered. Park-and-ride options are limited; most long-term parking is in the airport's own garages ($15–25/day).

Facts

MCO–SAN Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Orlando to San Diego route.
Route details
Distance2,145 mi / 3,452 km
Flight time5h 11m to 5h 30m
Time difference-3 hours
Airlines (nonstop)2
Weekly flights28 out / 27 return
1-stop connections100 hubs
Origin: MCO
Full nameOrlando International Airport
IATA / ICAOMCO / KMCO
TimezoneAmerica/New_York
Passengers/yr55.7M
Elevation96 ft / 29 m
Destination: SAN
Full nameSan Diego International Airport
IATA / ICAOSAN / KSAN
TimezoneAmerica/Los_Angeles
Passengers/yr25.6M
Elevation17 ft / 5 m
FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about MCO to SAN flights.
Nonstop flights from Orlando International Airport to San Diego International Airport take approximately 5h 11m to 5h 30m. The route covers 2,145 miles.
2 airlines operate nonstop service: Alaska Airlines and Southwest Airlines. Plus 1 codeshare partner.
There are approximately 28 nonstop flights per week from MCO to SAN. The return direction has about 27 weekly flights.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available through BUR, SGR, SUA, PSP, VNY, GYR, SCF, SRQ, FXE, APF, OKC, AVL, CHS, SSI, SUS, JAX, GSP, MKC, TPA, OPF, ABQ, SAC, SDF, APA, PWK, BHM, RNO, RST, SJC, PBI, EGE, SBN, GCM, FCM, OAK, RIC, HWD, MMU, ICT, TEB, BDL, BFI, SNA, HPN, AVP, ELP, BED, YVR, SAT, MSY, IAD, RDU, ATL, FLL, IAH, ORD, LAX, DEN, SFO, DFW, DTW, LAS, DAL, MSP, MIA, BNA, AUS, SMF, PHX, DUB, HOU, AMS, MCI, MDW, CLT, JFK, SLC, CDG, OMA, BWI, PDX, TUL, STL, CMH, ORF, IND, PIT, DCA, PHL, BOS, EWR, NRT, YYC, MKE, SEA, LHR, YUL, YYZ, PTY and MUC. These options provide additional schedule flexibility.
San Diego is 3 hours behind Orlando.
Yes, return flights from SAN to MCO are available. Use the direction toggle at the top to view the return schedule.
Nearby alternatives include TPA and SRQ. See the Alternatives section for a full comparison.
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See the On-Time Performance section for the latest delay data at both airports. This shows departure and arrival reliability to help you plan.
Route data is updated regularly from official airline schedules. On-time performance data comes from recent airport delay snapshots.

Flights from MCO to SAN

Orlando International Airport (MCO) and San Diego International Airport (SAN) are connected by nonstop service from Alaska Airlines and Southwest Airlines. With 28 weekly departures, this is a heavily served route.

MCO to SAN Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from MCO to SAN ranges from 5 hours 11 minutes to 5 hours 30 minutes. The route covers a distance of 2,145 miles (3,452 km). There are approximately 28 weekly flights outbound and 27 return, totaling 55 flights per week in both directions.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

100 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 6 hours via BUR. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Tampa (TPA) and Sarasota/Bradenton (SRQ).