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Flight deals from Orlando to San Diego International

Looking for a cheap last-minute deal or the best return flight from Orlando to San Diego International Airport? If you want to travel next month, return fares start from $291. Find the lowest prices on one-way and return tickets right here.
San Diego.$284 per passenger.Departing Mon, 18 May, returning Wed, 20 May.Return flight with Frontier Airlines.Outbound indirect flight with Frontier Airlines, departs from Orlando International on Mon, 18 May, arriving in San Diego International.Inbound indirect flight with Frontier Airlines, departs from San Diego International on Wed, 20 May, arriving in Orlando International.Price includes taxes and charges.From $284, select.
San Diego.$291 per passenger.Departing Wed, 27 May, returning Tue, 2 Jun.Return flight with Frontier Airlines.Outbound indirect flight with Frontier Airlines, departs from Orlando International on Wed, 27 May, arriving in San Diego International.Inbound indirect flight with Frontier Airlines, departs from San Diego International on Tue, 2 Jun, arriving in Orlando International.Price includes taxes and charges.From $291, select.
San Diego.$291 per passenger.Departing Tue, 9 Jun, returning Tue, 23 Jun.Return flight with Frontier Airlines.Outbound indirect flight with Frontier Airlines, departs from Orlando International on Tue, 9 Jun, arriving in San Diego International.Inbound indirect flight with Frontier Airlines, departs from San Diego International on Tue, 23 Jun, arriving in Orlando International.Price includes taxes and charges.From $291, select.
San Diego.$291 per passenger.Departing Tue, 16 Jun, returning Tue, 28 Jul.Return flight with Frontier Airlines.Outbound indirect flight with Frontier Airlines, departs from Orlando International on Tue, 16 Jun, arriving in San Diego International.Inbound indirect flight with Frontier Airlines, departs from San Diego International on Tue, 28 Jul, arriving in Orlando International.Price includes taxes and charges.From $291, select.
San Diego.$291 per passenger.Departing Tue, 7 Jul, returning Wed, 15 Jul.Return flight with Frontier Airlines.Outbound indirect flight with Frontier Airlines, departs from Orlando International on Tue, 7 Jul, arriving in San Diego International.Inbound indirect flight with Frontier Airlines, departs from San Diego International on Wed, 15 Jul, arriving in Orlando International.Price includes taxes and charges.From $291, select.
San Diego.$311 per passenger.Departing Wed, 5 Aug, returning Sat, 15 Aug.Return flight with Frontier Airlines.Outbound indirect flight with Frontier Airlines, departs from Orlando International on Wed, 5 Aug, arriving in San Diego International.Inbound indirect flight with Frontier Airlines, departs from San Diego International on Sat, 15 Aug, arriving in Orlando International.Price includes taxes and charges.From $311, select.
San Diego.$319 per passenger.Departing Wed, 29 Jul, returning Sun, 2 Aug.Return flight with Frontier Airlines.Outbound indirect flight with Frontier Airlines, departs from Orlando International on Wed, 29 Jul, arriving in San Diego International.Inbound indirect flight with Frontier Airlines, departs from San Diego International on Sun, 2 Aug, arriving in Orlando International.Price includes taxes and charges.From $319, select.
San Diego.$320 per passenger.Departing Tue, 2 Jun, returning Tue, 11 Aug.Return flight with Frontier Airlines.Outbound indirect flight with Frontier Airlines, departs from Orlando International on Tue, 2 Jun, arriving in San Diego International.Inbound indirect flight with Frontier Airlines, departs from San Diego International on Tue, 11 Aug, arriving in Orlando International.Price includes taxes and charges.From $320, select.
San Diego.$356 per passenger.Departing Wed, 14 Oct, returning Wed, 21 Oct.Return flight with United.Outbound indirect flight with United, departs from Orlando International on Wed, 14 Oct, arriving in San Diego International.Inbound indirect flight with United, departs from San Diego International on Wed, 21 Oct, arriving in Orlando International.Price includes taxes and charges.From $356, select.
San Diego.$356 per passenger.Departing Fri, 11 Sep, returning Mon, 14 Sep.Return flight with Delta.Outbound indirect flight with Delta, departs from Orlando International on Fri, 11 Sep, arriving in San Diego International.Inbound indirect flight with Delta, departs from San Diego International on Mon, 14 Sep, arriving in Orlando International.Price includes taxes and charges.From $356, select.
San Diego.$356 per passenger.Departing Sun, 20 Dec, returning Thu, 7 Jan.Return flight with United.Outbound indirect flight with United, departs from Orlando International on Sun, 20 Dec, arriving in San Diego International.Inbound indirect flight with United, departs from San Diego International on Thu, 7 Jan, arriving in Orlando International.Price includes taxes and charges.From $356, select.
San Diego.$357 per passenger.Departing Sun, 30 Aug, returning Sun, 6 Sep.Return flight with United.Outbound indirect flight with United, departs from Orlando International on Sun, 30 Aug, arriving in San Diego International.Inbound indirect flight with United, departs from San Diego International on Sun, 6 Sep, arriving in Orlando International.Price includes taxes and charges.From $357, select.
San Diego.$357 per passenger.Departing Fri, 25 Sep, returning Fri, 2 Oct.Return flight with United.Outbound indirect flight with United, departs from Orlando International on Fri, 25 Sep, arriving in San Diego International.Inbound indirect flight with United, departs from San Diego International on Fri, 2 Oct, arriving in Orlando International.Price includes taxes and charges.From $357, select.
San Diego.$382 per passenger.Departing Sat, 9 Jan, returning Sat, 16 Jan.Return flight with United.Outbound indirect flight with United, departs from Orlando International on Sat, 9 Jan, arriving in San Diego International.Inbound indirect flight with United, departs from San Diego International on Sat, 16 Jan, arriving in Orlando International.Price includes taxes and charges.From $382, select.
San Diego.$383 per passenger.Departing Fri, 5 Jun, returning Tue, 9 Jun.Return flight with Southwest Airlines.Outbound direct flight with Southwest Airlines departs from Orlando International on Fri, 5 Jun, arriving in San Diego International.Inbound direct flight with Southwest Airlines departs from San Diego International on Tue, 9 Jun, arriving in Orlando International.Price includes taxes and charges.From $383, select.
San Diego.$385 per passenger.Departing Thu, 17 Dec, returning Sun, 20 Dec.Return flight with United.Outbound indirect flight with United, departs from Orlando International on Thu, 17 Dec, arriving in San Diego International.Inbound indirect flight with United, departs from San Diego International on Sun, 20 Dec, arriving in Orlando International.Price includes taxes and charges.From $385, select.

Find the cheapest month to fly from Orlando to San Diego International

We’re always keeping an eye on fares, so you can find the best one in seconds. It looks like Orlando to San Diego International flights are currently cheapest in May.
May
from $284
Jun
from $291
Jul
from $291
Aug
from $311
Sep
from $356
Oct
from $356
Nov
from $438
Dec
from $385
Jan
from $382
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Mar
from $440
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Direct flights from Orlando to San Diego International

Orlando to San Diego International: Alternative routes

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San Diego International

4km from central San Diego
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Orlando to San Diego: Flight information

The things to know before you go.
Cheapest flight found$284
Cheapest month to flyMay
Average flight time5 hrs, 15 mins
Most popular airlineSouthwest Airlines
Average flights per week40

Finding cheap flights from Orlando to San Diego International: Frequently asked questions

The best price we found for a return flight from Orlando to San Diego International is $284. This is an estimate based on information collected from different airlines and travel providers over the last 4 days and is subject to change and availability.
5 hours and 15 minutes is the average flight time from Orlando to San Diego International.
Southwest Airlines, Alaska Airlines and American Airlines fly direct from Orlando to San Diego International.
As of May 2026, there are 40 flights per week flying from Orlando to San Diego International.
The cheapest month to fly from Orlando to San Diego International is usually May.
After crunching the numbers on our flight calendar, we found that it is currently cheapest to fly from Orlando to San Diego International Airport on Monday, 18 May 2026.
Yes – the average flight time is 5 hours and 15 minutes.
We crunched all the numbers in our flight calendar and it looks like the cheapest time to book a flight to San Diego is around 40 days in advance, so don’t leave your flight to the last minute.

Flying from Orlando to San Diego International Airport (SAN): What you need to know

  • Get your travels underway at Orlando International Airport (MCO), the main airport in Orlando. Look for flights from Orlando to San Diego International Airport (SAN) that leave from this base.

  • Around 5 hours 20 minutes is the typical travel time on a direct Orlando to San Diego International Airport flight.

  • San Diego is three hours behind Orlando. San Diego International Airport is located in San Diego, which is in the UTC-8 timezone.

  • Orlando International Airport (MCO) to San Diego International Airport (SAN) is the most popular route. There are 18 direct flights a week to choose from. If you prefer starting your day later, take the last flight with Alaska Airlines at 6:16pm. Choose the first MCO to SAN departure operated by Alaska Airlines at 7am if you'd rather get going earlier.

  • For hassle-free travel, arrive at the airport two hours ahead of international flights and one hour before domestic departures. This way, you'll have plenty of time to board your flight from Orlando to SAN.

  • With more travellers during peak months like March, get to the terminal earlier than usual. Two hours for domestic flights and as much as four for international journeys will help you deal with any delays. Remember things also get busy during major holidays like Christmas and local events or festivals.

Airports in Orlando

Orlando International Airport (MCO)

  • You can find a direct flight from Orlando to San Diego International Airport (SAN) leaving from Orlando International Airport (MCO).

  • You can book a direct flight from Orlando to San Diego International Airport with Alaska Airlines. This top carrier operates departures from MCO.

  • The majority of travellers choose to fly with Alaska Airlines between MCO and SAN.

  • Alaska Airlines is the top performer for punctuality on this route.

  • Travelling from central Orlando to MCO takes about 1 hour on public transport. If you ride-share, drive or take a taxi, you'll cover the 19 kilometres in 25 minutes or so, depending on traffic conditions.

  • Searching for a convenient hotel near Orlando International Airport? If you've booked an early flight from Orlando to San Diego International Airport, these stays will put you moments from check-in:

  • Of all flights leaving Orlando International Airport, 77% land on schedule at their destination.

  • MCO is located at One Airport Boulevard.

Orlando Sanford International Airport (SFB)

  • You can reach SFB from central Orlando in approximately 35 minutes by car, depending on traffic conditions. The journey on public transport will take roughly 1 hour to cover the 40 kilometres or so.

  • Get a head start on your holiday with an extra night away from home. Before your Orlando to SAN flight, stay in one of these hotels close to Orlando Sanford International Airport:

  • 69% of flights departing Orlando Sanford International Airport arrive according to schedule.

About San Diego International Airport (SAN)

  • The last thing you want is a long journey to your hotel if you're arriving on a late flight from Orlando to San Diego International Airport. Make yourself comfy at one of these accommodation options near SAN instead:

  • Booking your vehicle around two weeks in advance of your Orlando to San Diego International Airport flight can help you find the best deal.

  • You'll find SAN at N Harbour Dr.

Getting from San Diego International Airport (SAN) to central San Diego

  • Central San Diego is around 5 kilometres from San Diego International Airport and takes about 15 minutes to reach by car. See what your options are for making the trip into the city, whether that's with a car hire, taxi or ride-share.

  • If you're travelling by public transport, expect a journey time of around 25 minutes.

How to find the cheapest flights from Orlando to San Diego International Airport (SAN)

  • Currently, $119 is the best price we've found for a one-way ticket from Orlando to San Diego International Airport. The cheapest price for a return flight is $284. Keep in mind fares can change due to demand at the time of booking.

  • Score cheap flights from Orlando to SAN by booking one month ahead. According to our research, that's the ideal time frame for finding the biggest deals.

  • The best month for scoring cheap Orlando to San Diego International Airport tickets is June. Use the 'Whole month' tool to compare prices, then select the dates that offer the lowest fares.

  • Save time searching for cheap plane tickets from Orlando to SAN by creating a Price Alert. We'll send you an email or notification through the app when a lower fare becomes available.

  • Save money on your flight from Orlando to San Diego International Airport by using the search filters. Select your ideal departure time, duration and airlines, then sort the results by 'Cheapest' for the best deals.

The best time to fly from Orlando to San Diego International Airport (SAN)

  • December is the quietest month for flights from Orlando to San Diego International Airport (SAN), while July is the most popular. Figure out the ideal time to go to San Diego based on whether you prefer a bustling atmosphere or a more laid-back vibe.

  • The warmest month in San Diego is August, with temperatures ranging between 16ºC (61ºF) and 27ºC (81ºF). Lock in your Orlando to SAN plane ticket then if this is the type of weather you enjoy.

  • Look for cheap tickets from Orlando to San Diego International Airport in February if you'd rather travel when it's cooler. Temperatures are at their lowest then, ranging between 8ºC (46ºF) and 22ºC (72ºF).

More about San Diego

  • Start your San Diego trip right by choosing the ideal place to stay. Once you've booked your flight from Orlando to San Diego International Airport, check out our range of hotels including:

  • There are so many things to explore in this city, it can be tricky to work out where to begin. San Diego Zoo, San Diego Balboa Park and USS Midway Museum are top sights which should be on every San Diego itinerary.

Explore more of the United States

  • San Diego is easy to fall in love with, but there are so many other parts of the United States waiting to be explored. Around 177 kilometres northwest of San Diego, a visit to Los Angeles will keep you busy. Don't miss top attractions like Hollywood Sign, Universal Studios Hollywood and Hollywood Bowl.

  • Long Beach is another well-known destination in the United States and is around 145 kilometres northwest of San Diego. No trip is complete without seeing The Queen Mary, Museum of Latin American Art (MOLAA) and Long Beach Lighthouse.

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