Orlando to San Diego (MCO–SAN) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections
No flights match your filters.
No scheduled airline flights on this route — it's flown by charter / private operators (). No nonstop flights on this route. connecting options below.
Most recently operated nonstop flights — the month shown is when each was last scheduled. Most destinations remain reachable with a connection.
No discontinued nonstop flights on record for this route.
MCO–SAN is served by 4 airlines with nonstop service. Alaska Airlines, Southwest Airlines and Sun Country Airlines lead the route. The flight covers 2,145 miles in approximately 5h 10m. Beyond nonstop, 1-stop connecting options are also available.
Airline Landscape
| Airline | Freq/wk | Aircraft | Duration | Dep OTP | Alliance | Codeshares |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| AS Alaska Airlines | 14 | 7M8, 7M9 | 5h16-5h24 | Oneworld | – | |
| WN Southwest Airlines | 14 | 73H, 7M8, 7S7, B38M | 5h05-5h20 | – | – | |
| SY Sun Country Airlines | 1 | – | – | – | – | |
| HA Hawaiian Airlines | 0 | – | – | – | – |
Weekly Schedule Pattern
Connection Landscape
On-Time Performance
Other ways to reach San Diego from Orlando
| Metric | MCO→SAN | TPA→SAN | SRQ→SAN |
|---|---|---|---|
| Distance from MCO | – | 81 mi | 104 mi |
| Nonstop airlines | 4 | 7 | 2 |
| Weekly flights | 28 | 25 | – |
| Flight time | 5h 10m | 4h 39m | 4h 17m |
| Departure OTP | 81% | – | – |
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, Southwest Airlines, Sun Country Airlines and Hawaiian 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 is about 5 hours 10 minutes gate to gate. The route covers a distance of 2,145 miles (3,452 km). There are approximately 28 weekly flights outbound and 28 return, totaling 56 flights per week in both directions.
Connecting Options and Alternatives
1-stop connecting options are also available, commonly via Austin Bergstrom, Dallas Love Field and William P. Hobby. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Tampa (TPA) and Sarasota/Bradenton (SRQ).