Orlando to San Antonio (MCO–SAT) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

MCO Airport Page →
1,039 mi airlines charter/private 24/wk
On-time Some delays Frequent delays
Flight Schedule 16 flights Verified 9m ago
Also flown by charter / private operators.
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  Flight Airline AC Dep Arr Dur OTP Sched  
✈ Nonstop
WN287
WN Southwest
737
6:45 AM
EDT TA
8:25 AM
CDT
2h 40m
40%
M T W T F S S
Prices
WN4310
WN Southwest
737
7:20 AM
EDT TA
9:05 AM
CDT
2h 45m
40%
M T W T F S S
Prices
WN1849
WN Southwest
7S7
8:15 AM
EDT TA
10:00 AM
CDT
2h 45m
40%
M T W T F S S
Prices
F91653+1
F9 Frontier
32N
1:35 PM
EDT TA
3:27 PM
CDT
2h 52m
44%
M T W T F S S
Prices
WN442
WN Southwest
738
2:50 PM
EDT TA
4:40 PM
CDT
2h 50m
40%
M T W T F S S
Prices
WN4834
WN Southwest
738
3:45 PM
EDT TB
5:35 PM
CDT
2h 50m
40%
M T W T F S S
Prices
WN4404
WN Southwest
7M8
8:15 PM
EDT TA
10:00 PM
CDT
2h 45m
40%
M T W T F S S
Prices
WN4608
WN Southwest
738
5:05 AM
CDT TA
8:50 AM
EDT
2h 45m
48%
M T W T F S S
Prices
WN3581
WN Southwest
738
8:10 AM
CDT TA
11:55 AM
EDT
2h 45m
48%
M T W T F S S
Prices
F91654+1
F9 Frontier
321
9:51 AM
CDT TA
1:43 PM
EDT
2h 52m
M T W T F S S
Prices
WN1581
WN Southwest
737
11:00 AM
CDT TA
2:45 PM
EDT
2h 45m
48%
M T W T F S S
Prices
WN1432
WN Southwest
7S7
12:05 PM
CDT TA
3:55 PM
EDT
2h 50m
48%
M T W T F S S
Prices
WN1200
WN Southwest
7S7
12:55 PM
CDT TA
4:45 PM
EDT
2h 50m
48%
M T W T F S S
Prices
WN2806
WN Southwest
737
4:25 PM
CDT TA
8:15 PM
EDT
2h 50m
48%
M T W T F S S
Prices
WN106
WN Southwest
737
5:15 PM
CDT TA
9:00 PM
EDT
2h 45m
48%
M T W T F S S
Prices
WN2690
WN Southwest
7S7
5:45 PM
CDT TA
9:30 PM
EDT
2h 45m
48%
M T W T F S S
Prices

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No scheduled airline flights on this route — it's flown by charter / private operators (). No nonstop flights on this route. connecting options below.

✦ 1-Stop connections via 10 hubs
HOU Houston 4h 15m WN EJAVJAWN Houston (HOU) to San Antonio flights
DAL Dallas 4h 30m WN CBCEJALXJ Dallas (DAL) to San Antonio flights
IAH Houston 4h 38m F9NHNK ACCMEK Houston (IAH) to San Antonio flights
PNS Pensacola 4h 46m F9MX MX Pensacola (PNS) to San Antonio flights
DFW Dallas-Fort Worth 5h 1m AAAYCX AAASAY Dallas-Fort Worth (DFW) to San Antonio flights
ATL Atlanta 5h 2m AFAMDL AAAFAM Atlanta (ATL) to San Antonio flights
BNA Nashville 5h 10m EJAF9WN WN Nashville (BNA) to San Antonio flights
MIA Miami 5h 11m AAATBA AAEJAQR Miami (MIA) to San Antonio flights
MSY New Orleans 5h 17m EJAF9MX WN New Orleans (MSY) to San Antonio flights
STL St Louis 5h 25m F9WNY4 EJAWN St Louis (STL) to San Antonio flights
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Orlando to San Antonio
4 carriers, 24 flights/week nonstop.
4 Airlines 1,039 mi 2h 45m nonstop -1h behind

MCO–SAT is served by 4 airlines with nonstop service. Southwest Airlines, Frontier and Delta Air Lines lead the route. The flight covers 1,039 miles in approximately 2h 45m. Beyond nonstop, 1-stop connecting options are also available.

Airline Landscape

All carriers operating nonstop MCO–SAT service, compared side by side.
Airline Freq/wk Aircraft Duration Dep OTP Alliance Codeshares
WN Southwest Airlines 21 737, 738, 7M8, 7S7 2h40-2h50 100%
F9 Frontier 3 32N 2h52 100%
DL Delta Air Lines 0 100% SkyTeam
NK Spirit Airlines 0 100%
Aircraft on this route
32N Airbus A320neo – F9
737 Boeing 737-700 – WN
738 Boeing 737-800 – WN
7M8 Boeing 737 MAX 8 – WN
7S7 Boeing 737 MAX 7 – WN
Alliance coverage
Unaffiliated: F9 + NK + WN (24 flights/wk, 100%)
SkyTeam: DL (0 flights/wk, 0%)
OTP based on airport-level delay snapshots. Duration ranges reflect seasonal/directional variation.

Weekly Schedule Pattern

Nonstop flight frequency by day of week, MCO to SAT direction.
Mon
4
flights
Tue
3
flights
Wed
3
flights
Thu
3
flights
Fri
4
flights
Sat
5
flights
Sun
2
flights
Departure time distribution
12 AM6 AM12 PM6 PM12 AM
Morning departures
Afternoon/evening departures
7
Nonstop flights
24
Outbound / wk
21
Return / wk

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for MCO to SAT.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
58
Hubs
~4h
Fastest
~26h
Longest
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
2,929
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.

On-Time Performance

What to expect at each end of your journey.
Outbound
MCO → SAT
100%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Departing
100%
Arriving
50%
Return
SAT → MCO
100%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Departing
100%
Arriving
37%
OTP = percentage of flights arriving within 15 min of schedule. Based on airport-level delay snapshots. MCO delays → SAT delays →

Other ways to reach San Antonio from Orlando

Nearby airports with service to San Antonio International Airport.
Metric MCO→SAT MLB→SAT DAB→SAT
Distance from MCO 47 mi 54 mi
Nonstop airlines 4 1 1
Weekly flights 24
Flight time 2h 45m 2h 25m 3h 30m
Departure OTP 100%
Airports within 200 miles of MCO with service to San Antonio International Airport.

Travel Essentials

Practical planning for this route.
Time Difference
-1h
San Antonio is 1 hour behind Orlando.
MCO: EDT · SAT: CDT

When it's 6:00 PM in Orlando, it's 5:00 PM in San Antonio.
Distance & Flight Time
1,039 mi / 1,672 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 2h 45m gate to gate.
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).

MCO–SAT Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Orlando to San Antonio route.
Route details
Distance1,039 mi / 1,672 km
Flight time2h 45m
Time difference-1 hour
Airlines (nonstop)4
Weekly flights24 out / 21 return
1-stop connectionsAvailable
Origin: MCO
IATA / ICAOMCO / KMCO
TimezoneAmerica/New_York
Passengers/yr55.7M
Elevation96 ft / 29 m
Destination: SAT
IATA / ICAOSAT / KSAT
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
Passengers/yr10.9M
Elevation809 ft / 247 m

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about MCO to SAT flights.
Nonstop flights from Orlando International Airport to San Antonio International Airport take about 2h 45m gate to gate. The route covers 1,039 miles.
4 airlines operate flights from MCO to SAT: Southwest Airlines, Frontier, Delta Air Lines and Spirit Airlines.
This route has daily service. Check the schedule above for departure days and times in each direction.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available, ranked by layover time. Common connecting points include William P. Hobby, Dallas Love Field and George Bush Intercontinental.
San Antonio is 1 hour behind Orlando.
Yes, return flights from SAT to MCO are available. Use the direction toggle at the top to view the return schedule.
Nearby alternatives include MLB, DAB and TPA. See the Alternatives section for a full comparison.
Click the 'Search Flights' button to check availability and prices on Google Flights. You can also compare airlines and schedules on this page to find the best option.
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 SAT

Orlando International Airport (MCO) and San Antonio International Airport (SAT) are connected by nonstop service from Southwest Airlines, Frontier, Delta Air Lines and Spirit Airlines. With 24 weekly departures, this is a well served route.

MCO to SAT Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from MCO to SAT is about 2 hours 45 minutes gate to gate. The route covers a distance of 1,039 miles (1,672 km). There are approximately 24 weekly flights outbound and 21 return, totaling 45 flights per week in both directions.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

1-stop connecting options are also available, commonly via William P. Hobby, Dallas Love Field and George Bush Intercontinental. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Melbourne (MLB), Daytona Beach (DAB) and Tampa (TPA).