Orlando to San Antonio (MCO–SAT) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections
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No nonstop flights on this route. connecting options below.
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
| Airline | Freq/wk | Aircraft | Duration | Dep OTP | Alliance | Codeshares |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| WN Southwest Airlines | 28 | 738, 73H, 7M8, 7S7 | 2h55-3h57 | – | – | |
| NK Spirit Airlines | 7 | 320 | 3h04 | – | – | |
| F9 Frontier | 6 | A20N | 3h57 | – | – |
Weekly Schedule Pattern
Connection Landscape
On-Time Performance
Other ways to reach San Antonio from Orlando
| 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% | – | – |
Travel Essentials
MCO: EDT · SAT: MDT
When it's 6:00 PM in Orlando, it's 4:00 PM in San Antonio.
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
Frequently Asked Questions
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).