Orlando to San Francisco (MCO–SFO) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections
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No discontinued nonstop flights on record for this route.
MCO–SFO is served by 2 airlines with nonstop service. United Airlines and Alaska Airlines lead the route. The flight covers 2,442 miles in approximately 5h 44m. Beyond nonstop, 1-stop connecting options are also available.
Airline Landscape
| Airline | Freq/wk | Aircraft | Duration | Dep OTP | Alliance | Codeshares |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| UA United Airlines Also: AD, CA, CM, EK, NH, NZ, VA | 26 | 739, 7M9, B39M | 5h44-5h49 | Star Alliance | AD, CA, CM, EK, NH, NZ, VA | |
| AS Alaska Airlines Also: FJ, QF | 0 | – | – | Oneworld | FJ, QF |
Weekly Schedule Pattern
Connection Landscape
On-Time Performance
Other ways to reach San Francisco from Orlando
| Metric | MCO→SFO | SFB→SFO | TPA→SFO |
|---|---|---|---|
| Distance from MCO | – | 24 mi | 81 mi |
| Nonstop airlines | 2 | 1 | 4 |
| Weekly flights | 119 | – | 45 |
| Flight time | 5h 44m | 5h 23m | 5h 13m |
| Departure OTP | 27% | – | – |
Travel Essentials
MCO: EDT · SFO: PDT
When it's 6:00 PM in Orlando, it's 3:00 PM in San Francisco.
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).
BART from SFO station (free AirTrain from any terminal to the station) to downtown San Francisco takes 30–40 minutes ($10.45 to Embarcadero). Traffic on 101 can make taxis and ride-hails much slower during peak hours; BART skips all of that. BART also reaches Oakland, Berkeley, and Millbrae for Caltrain connections.Ride-hails from SFO use a dedicated garage pickup area; follow signs. Taxis are metered; downtown SF costs $40–60. Caltrain to the Peninsula (Mountain View, Palo Alto, San Jose) requires taking BART to Millbrae station for the transfer. Rental cars are at a consolidated facility accessible by AirTrain.
Coastal fog dominates the climate pattern. The thick marine layer ("Karl the Fog") rolls into SFO from the Pacific regularly in summer (June–September), causing significant low-visibility delays even on days that appear sunny inland. Morning fog burns off by afternoon most days, but persistent IFR conditions can last all day. This is the primary flight disruption risk at SFO.
Temperatures are mild year-round (10–20°C) with little seasonal variation. Winters bring rain (December–March) and occasional atmospheric river events that cause brief but intense flooding on the 101. Summers are cool. Pack a light jacket year-round. Wind off the bay affects small aircraft approach paths.
MCO–SFO Quick Facts
Frequently Asked Questions
Flights from MCO to SFO
Orlando International Airport (MCO) and San Francisco International Airport (SFO) are connected by nonstop service from United Airlines and Alaska Airlines. With 119 weekly departures, this is a heavily served route.
MCO to SFO Flight Duration and Schedule
Nonstop flight time from MCO to SFO is about 5 hours 44 minutes gate to gate. The route covers a distance of 2,442 miles (3,929 km). There are approximately 119 weekly flights outbound and 93 return, totaling 212 flights per week in both directions.
Connecting Options and Alternatives
1-stop connecting options are also available, commonly via Austin Bergstrom, Harry Reid and Phoenix Sky Harbor. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Orlando (SFB), Tampa (TPA) and Pinellas Park (PIE).