Orlando to San Diego (MCO–SAN) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections
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No nonstop flights on this route. connecting options below.
MCO–SAN is served by 2 airlines with nonstop service. Southwest Airlines and Alaska Airlines lead the route. The flight covers 2,145 miles in approximately 5h 11m. Beyond nonstop, 67 hubs offer 1-stop connections.
Airline Landscape
| Airline | Freq/wk | Aircraft | Duration | Dep OTP | Alliance | Codeshares |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| WN Southwest Airlines | 19 | 73H, 7M8, 7S7 | 5h11-5h42 | – | – | |
| AS Alaska Airlines | 14 | 7M9 | 5h22 | Oneworld | – |
Weekly Schedule Pattern
Connection Landscape
On-Time Performance
Other ways to reach San Diego from Orlando
| Metric | MCO→SAN | TPA→SAN |
|---|---|---|
| Distance from MCO | – | 81 mi |
| Nonstop airlines | 2 | 2 |
| Weekly flights | 33 | 21 |
| Flight time | 5h 11m | 5h 5m |
| Departure OTP | 84% | – |
Travel Essentials
MCO: EDT · SAN: PDT
When it's 6:00 PM in Orlando, it's 3:00 PM in San Diego.
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).
MCO–SAN Quick Facts
Frequently Asked Questions
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 33 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 42 minutes. The route covers a distance of 2,145 miles (3,452 km). There are approximately 33 weekly flights outbound and 38 return, totaling 71 flights per week in both directions.
Connecting Options and Alternatives
67 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 6 hours via SNA. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Tampa (TPA).