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

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1,039 mi airlines 42/wk
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Flight Schedule 16 flights Verified 3h ago
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  Flight Airline AC Dep Arr Dur OTP Sched  
WN3208
WN Southwest
738
6:30 AM
EDT TA
8:40 AM
MDT
3h 10m
M T W T F S S
Prices
WN3196
WN Southwest
73H
6:55 AM
EDT TA
8:55 AM
MDT
3h
M T W T F S S
Prices
NK2063
NK Spirit
320
10:23 AM
EDT TA
12:27 PM
MDT
3h 4m
M T W T F S S
Prices
F91653
F9 Frontier
A20N
4:35 PM
EDT TA
6:32 PM
MDT
3h 57m
M T W T F S S
Prices
WN506
WN Southwest
7S7
7:10 PM
EDT TA
9:05 PM
MDT
2h 55m
M T W T F S S
Prices
WN735
WN Southwest
7M8
8:37 PM
EDT TA
10:34 PM
MDT
3h 57m
M T W T F S S
Prices
WN4166
WN Southwest
73H
5:55 AM
MDT TA
9:25 AM
EDT
2h 30m
M T W T F S S
Prices
NK2068
NK Spirit
320
6:00 AM
MDT
9:39 AM
EDT
2h 39m
M T W T F S S
Prices
WN2547
WN Southwest
737
6:10 AM
MDT TA
9:40 AM
EDT
2h 30m
M T W T F S S
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NK3064
NK Spirit
320
1:22 PM
MDT T1
4:52 PM
EDT
2h 30m
M T W T F S S
Prices
F91654
F9 Frontier
A20N
2:40 PM
MDT TA
6:19 PM
EDT
2h 39m
M T W T F S S
Prices
WN2870
WN Southwest
7S7
2:55 PM
MDT TA
6:30 PM
EDT
2h 35m
M T W T F S S
Prices
WN3548
WN Southwest
7S7
4:15 PM
MDT TA
7:45 PM
EDT
2h 30m
M T W T F S S
Prices
WN3383
WN Southwest
7S7
4:20 PM
MDT TA
7:55 PM
EDT
2h 35m
M T W T F S S
Prices
WN4399
WN Southwest
7S7
5:30 PM
MDT TA
9:00 PM
EDT
2h 30m
M T W T F S S
Prices
WN962
WN Southwest
7S7
5:45 PM
MDT TA
9:20 PM
EDT
2h 35m
M T W T F S S
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Orlando to San Antonio
3 carriers, 42 flights/week nonstop.
3 Airlines 42 Flights/wk 1,039 mi 2h 55m nonstop -2h behind 68 1-stop hubs

MCO–SAT is served by 3 airlines with nonstop service. Southwest Airlines, Spirit Airlines and Frontier lead the route. The flight covers 1,039 miles in approximately 2h 55m. Beyond nonstop, 68 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 28 738, 73H, 7M8, 7S7 2h55-3h57 67%
NK Spirit Airlines 7 320 3h04 67%
F9 Frontier 6 A20N 3h57 67%
Aircraft on this route
320 Airbus A320 – NK
738 Boeing 737-800 – WN
73H Boeing 737-800 – WN
7M8 Boeing 737 MAX 8 – WN
7S7 Boeing 737 MAX 7 – WN
A20NF9
Alliance coverage
Unaffiliated: F9 + NK + WN (41 flights/wk, 100%)
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
6
flights
Tue
6
flights
Wed
5
flights
Thu
6
flights
Fri
6
flights
Sat
6
flights
Sun
6
flights
Departure time distribution
12 AM6 AM12 PM6 PM12 AM
Morning departures
Afternoon/evening departures
6
Nonstop flights
42
Outbound / wk
47
Return / wk

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for MCO to SAT.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
68
Hubs
~4h
Fastest
~34h
Longest
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
2,736
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
67%
Moderate delays possible. Allow buffer time.
Departing
67%
Arriving
100%
Return
SAT → MCO
100%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Departing
100%
Arriving
100%
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 TPA→SAT SRQ→SAT
Distance from MCO 81 mi 104 mi
Nonstop airlines 3 1 1
Weekly flights 42 14 1
Flight time 2h 55m 2h 50m 3h 15m
Departure OTP 67%
Airports within 200 miles of MCO with service to San Antonio International Airport.

Travel Essentials

Practical planning for this route.
Time Difference
-2h
San Antonio is 2 hours behind Orlando.
MCO: EDT · SAT: MDT

When it's 6:00 PM in Orlando, it's 4:00 PM in San Antonio.
Distance & Flight Time
1,039 mi / 1,672 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 2h 55m to 3h 57m.
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 55m to 3h 57m
Time difference-2 hours
Airlines (nonstop)3
Weekly flights42 out / 47 return
1-stop connections68 hubs
Origin: MCO
IATA / ICAOMCO / KMCO
TimezoneAmerica/Kentucky/Monticello
Passengers/yr55.7M
Elevation96 ft / 29 m
Destination: SAT
IATA / ICAOSAT / KSAT
TimezoneAmerica/Denver
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 55m to 3h 57m. The route covers 1,039 miles.
3 airlines operate nonstop service: Frontier, Spirit Airlines and Southwest Airlines.
There are approximately 42 nonstop flights per week from MCO to SAT. The return direction has about 47 weekly flights.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available through TME, APF, TPA, ADS, MEM, SRQ, OKC, MTY, TUL, PBI, TYS, NAS, SAV, SDF, ACY, OMA, PLS, RDU, YYZ, APA, PHF, CLE, ASE, TEB, PHL, SNA, RST, DSM, CUN, SJC, SJO, STT, MIA, DCA, FLL, CHS, MSY, HOU, DFW, MCI, IAH, STL, ATL, DTW, DAL, JFK, MDW, BNA, MEX, CLT, IAD, BWI, LAS, ORD, DEN, SLC, SAN, PHX, MSP, LAX, EWR, ELP, SFO, BOS, SEA, SMF, GDL and HCR. These options provide additional schedule flexibility.
San Antonio is 2 hours 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 TPA and SRQ. 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 Frontier, Spirit Airlines and Southwest Airlines. With 42 weekly departures, this is a heavily served route.

MCO to SAT Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from MCO to SAT ranges from 2 hours 55 minutes to 3 hours 57 minutes. The route covers a distance of 1,039 miles (1,672 km). There are approximately 42 weekly flights outbound and 47 return, totaling 89 flights per week in both directions.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

68 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 4 hours via TME. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Tampa (TPA) and Sarasota/Bradenton (SRQ).