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

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  Flight Airline AC Dep Arr Dur OTP Sched  
✈ Nonstop
WN3196
WN Southwest
B38M
9:10 AM
EDT TA
11:10 AM
CDT
3h
M T W T F S S
Prices
NK1375
NK Spirit
320
11:19 AM
EDT
1:17 PM
CDT
2h 58m
M T W T F S S
Prices
F91653+1
F9 Frontier
A20N
12:27 PM
EDT
2:33 PM
CDT
3h 6m
M T W T F S S
Prices
WN506
WN Southwest
7S7
10:38 PM
EDT TA
12:48 AM+1
CDT
3h 10m
M T W T F S S
Prices
WN4166
WN Southwest
B38M
5:15 AM
CDT TA
8:50 AM
EDT
2h 35m
M T W T F S S
Prices
NK2068
NK Spirit
320
6:00 AM
CDT
9:39 AM
EDT
2h 39m
M T W T F S S
Prices
WN3935
WN Southwest
7S7
12:20 PM
CDT TA
3:55 PM
EDT
2h 35m
M T W T F S S
Prices
NK1376
NK Spirit
320
2:12 PM
CDT T1
5:45 PM
EDT
2h 33m
M T W T F S S
Prices
WN2870
WN Southwest
737
2:55 PM
CDT TA
6:30 PM
EDT
2h 35m
M T W T F S S
Prices
F91654+1
F9 Frontier
32N
3:44 PM
CDT TA
6:59 PM
EDT
2h 15m
M T W T F S S
Prices
WN3383
WN Southwest
7S7
4:20 PM
CDT TA
7:55 PM
EDT
2h 35m
M T W T F S S
Prices
WN1743
WN Southwest
7M8
4:30 PM
CDT TA
8:05 PM
EDT
2h 35m
M T W T F S S
Prices
WN962
WN Southwest
7S7
6:40 PM
CDT TA
9:55 PM
EDT
2h 15m
M T W T F S S
Prices

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Orlando to San Antonio
4 carriers, 22 flights/week nonstop.
4 Airlines 22 Flights/wk 1,039 mi 2h 58m nonstop -1h behind 102 1-stop hubs

MCO–SAT is served by 4 airlines with nonstop service. Southwest Airlines, Spirit Airlines and Frontier lead the route. The flight covers 1,039 miles in approximately 2h 58m. Beyond nonstop, 102 hubs offer 1-stop connections.

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 14 7S7, B38M 3h-3h10 77%
NK Spirit Airlines 5 320 2h58 77%
F9 Frontier 3 A20N 3h06 77%
DL Delta Air Lines 0 77% SkyTeam
Aircraft on this route
320 Airbus A320 – NK
7S7 Boeing 737 MAX 7 – WN
A20N Airbus A320neo – F9
B38M Boeing 737 MAX 8 – WN
Alliance coverage
Unaffiliated: F9 + NK + WN (22 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
3
flights
Tue
2
flights
Wed
3
flights
Thu
3
flights
Fri
4
flights
Sat
4
flights
Sun
3
flights
Departure time distribution
12 AM6 AM12 PM6 PM12 AM
Morning departures
Afternoon/evening departures
4
Nonstop flights
22
Outbound / wk
30
Return / wk

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for MCO to SAT.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
102
Hubs
~4h
Fastest
~34h
Longest
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
2,836
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.

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 22 1
Flight time 2h 58m 2h 25m 3h 30m
Departure OTP 77%
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 58m to 3h 10m.
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 58m to 3h 10m
Time difference-1 hour
Airlines (nonstop)4
Weekly flights22 out / 30 return
1-stop connections102 hubs
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 approximately 2h 58m to 3h 10m. The route covers 1,039 miles.
4 airlines operate nonstop service: Delta Air Lines, Frontier, Spirit Airlines and Southwest Airlines.
There are approximately 22 nonstop flights per week from MCO to SAT. The return direction has about 30 weekly flights.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available through MLB, TME, NEW, SAV, SGR, APF, BCT, FTY, TPA, OPF, SRQ, TUL, UST, EFD, ADS, GVL, UOX, DAB, TLC, AGS, PWA, SUA, NAS, DPA, OKC, MEM, OMA, PBI, IND, CHO, SUS, PWK, TYS, BHM, CHS, SDF, ASE, CVG, SCF, APA, TEB, ACY, PLS, RST, RDU, PHF, TTN, MKE, CLE, MSN, BED, FCM, DSM, MKC, SNA, ELP, NUQ, STT, FLL, YYC, SJO, SJC, YYZ, PDX, SMF, DCA, DAL, IAH, MSY, ATL, HOU, DFW, CLT, MIA, STL, MCI, ORD, MEX, BNA, DEN, LTN, DTW, MSP, BWI, LAS, MDW, PHX, LAX, PHL, SLC, SFO, IAD, SEA, JFK, MTY, EWR, CUN, BOS, GDL, SAN, JWN and HCR. These options provide additional schedule flexibility.
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.
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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 SAT

Orlando International Airport (MCO) and San Antonio International Airport (SAT) are connected by nonstop service from Delta Air Lines, Frontier, Spirit Airlines and Southwest Airlines. With 22 weekly departures, this is a well served route.

MCO to SAT Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from MCO to SAT ranges from 2 hours 58 minutes to 3 hours 10 minutes. The route covers a distance of 1,039 miles (1,672 km). There are approximately 22 weekly flights outbound and 30 return, totaling 52 flights per week in both directions.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

102 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 4 hours via MLB. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Melbourne (MLB), Daytona Beach (DAB) and Tampa (TPA).