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      Flight deals from San Diego to Orlando International

      Looking for a cheap last-minute deal or the best return flight from San Diego to Orlando International Airport? If you want to travel next month, return fares start from $379. Find the lowest prices on one-way and return tickets right here.
      Orlando.$353 per passenger.Departing Tue, 6 Oct, returning Wed, 11 Nov.Return flight with Frontier Airlines.Outbound indirect flight with Frontier Airlines, departs from San Diego International on Tue, 6 Oct, arriving in Orlando International.Inbound indirect flight with Frontier Airlines, departs from Orlando International on Wed, 11 Nov, arriving in San Diego International.Price includes taxes and charges.From $353, select.
      Orlando.$358 per passenger.Departing Tue, 10 Nov, returning Tue, 17 Nov.Return flight with United.Outbound indirect flight with United, departs from San Diego International on Tue, 10 Nov, arriving in Orlando International.Inbound indirect flight with United, departs from Orlando International on Tue, 17 Nov, arriving in San Diego International.Price includes taxes and charges.From $358, select.
      Orlando.$379 per passenger.Departing Sat, 17 Oct, returning Fri, 23 Oct.Return flight with Frontier Airlines.Outbound indirect flight with Frontier Airlines, departs from San Diego International on Sat, 17 Oct, arriving in Orlando International.Inbound indirect flight with Frontier Airlines, departs from Orlando International on Fri, 23 Oct, arriving in San Diego International.Price includes taxes and charges.From $379, select.
      Orlando.$384 per passenger.Departing Thu, 24 Sep, returning Sat, 3 Oct.Return flight with United.Outbound indirect flight with United, departs from San Diego International on Thu, 24 Sep, arriving in Orlando International.Inbound indirect flight with United, departs from Orlando International on Sat, 3 Oct, arriving in San Diego International.Price includes taxes and charges.From $384, select.
      Orlando.$386 per passenger.Departing Wed, 18 Nov, returning Wed, 2 Dec.Return flight with United.Outbound indirect flight with United, departs from San Diego International on Wed, 18 Nov, arriving in Orlando International.Inbound indirect flight with United, departs from Orlando International on Wed, 2 Dec, arriving in San Diego International.Price includes taxes and charges.From $386, select.
      Orlando.$389 per passenger.Departing Mon, 28 Sep, returning Wed, 30 Sep.Return flight with Frontier Airlines.Outbound indirect flight with Frontier Airlines, departs from San Diego International on Mon, 28 Sep, arriving in Orlando International.Inbound indirect flight with Frontier Airlines, departs from Orlando International on Wed, 30 Sep, arriving in San Diego International.Price includes taxes and charges.From $389, select.
      Orlando.$398 per passenger.Departing Sat, 3 Oct, returning Fri, 9 Oct.Return flight with Southwest Airlines.Outbound direct flight with Southwest Airlines departs from San Diego International on Sat, 3 Oct, arriving in Orlando International.Inbound direct flight with Southwest Airlines departs from Orlando International on Fri, 9 Oct, arriving in San Diego International.Price includes taxes and charges.From $398, select.
      Orlando.$403 per passenger.Departing Mon, 7 Dec, returning Fri, 11 Dec.Return flight with Frontier Airlines and Alaska Airlines.Outbound indirect flight with Frontier Airlines, departs from San Diego International on Mon, 7 Dec, arriving in Orlando International.Inbound indirect flight with Alaska Airlines, departs from Orlando International on Fri, 11 Dec, arriving in San Diego International.Price includes taxes and charges.From $403, select.
      Orlando.$406 per passenger.Departing Sat, 20 Feb, returning Tue, 23 Feb.Return flight with United.Outbound indirect flight with United, departs from San Diego International on Sat, 20 Feb, arriving in Orlando International.Inbound indirect flight with United, departs from Orlando International on Tue, 23 Feb, arriving in San Diego International.Price includes taxes and charges.From $406, select.
      Orlando.$411 per passenger.Departing Thu, 14 Jan, returning Sat, 16 Jan.Return flight with United.Outbound indirect flight with United, departs from San Diego International on Thu, 14 Jan, arriving in Orlando International.Inbound indirect flight with United, departs from Orlando International on Sat, 16 Jan, arriving in San Diego International.Price includes taxes and charges.From $411, select.
      Orlando.$412 per passenger.Departing Thu, 5 Nov, returning Sat, 7 Nov.Return flight with Southwest Airlines.Outbound direct flight with Southwest Airlines departs from San Diego International on Thu, 5 Nov, arriving in Orlando International.Inbound direct flight with Southwest Airlines departs from Orlando International on Sat, 7 Nov, arriving in San Diego International.Price includes taxes and charges.From $412, select.
      Orlando.$430 per passenger.Departing Fri, 29 Jan, returning Sat, 6 Feb.Return flight with United.Outbound indirect flight with United, departs from San Diego International on Fri, 29 Jan, arriving in Orlando International.Inbound indirect flight with United, departs from Orlando International on Sat, 6 Feb, arriving in San Diego International.Price includes taxes and charges.From $430, select.
      Orlando.$432 per passenger.Departing Tue, 3 Nov, returning Tue, 22 Dec.Return flight with Southwest Airlines.Outbound direct flight with Southwest Airlines departs from San Diego International on Tue, 3 Nov, arriving in Orlando International.Inbound direct flight with Southwest Airlines departs from Orlando International on Tue, 22 Dec, arriving in San Diego International.Price includes taxes and charges.From $432, select.
      Orlando.$439 per passenger.Departing Mon, 8 Feb, returning Wed, 10 Feb.Return flight with Southwest Airlines.Outbound direct flight with Southwest Airlines departs from San Diego International on Mon, 8 Feb, arriving in Orlando International.Inbound direct flight with Southwest Airlines departs from Orlando International on Wed, 10 Feb, arriving in San Diego International.Price includes taxes and charges.From $439, select.
      Orlando.$450 per passenger.Departing Thu, 31 Dec, returning Thu, 14 Jan.Return flight with United.Outbound indirect flight with United, departs from San Diego International on Thu, 31 Dec, arriving in Orlando International.Inbound indirect flight with United, departs from Orlando International on Thu, 14 Jan, arriving in San Diego International.Price includes taxes and charges.From $450, select.
      Orlando.$459 per passenger.Departing Tue, 6 Oct, returning Tue, 22 Dec.Return flight with Delta.Outbound indirect flight with Delta, departs from San Diego International on Tue, 6 Oct, arriving in Orlando International.Inbound indirect flight with Delta, departs from Orlando International on Tue, 22 Dec, arriving in San Diego International.Price includes taxes and charges.From $459, select.

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

      We’re always keeping an eye on fares, so you can find the best one in seconds. It looks like San Diego to Orlando International flights are currently cheapest in November.
      Sep
      from $389
      Oct
      from $379
      Nov
      from $358
      Dec
      from $403
      Jan
      from $411
      Feb
      from $406
      Mar
      from $501
      Apr
      from $550
      May
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      Jun
      from $569
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      Direct flights from San Diego to Orlando International

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      San Diego to Orlando International: Alternative routes

      Compare routes from San Diego to Orlando below. You may find an airport to fly into that's cheaper, faster, or easier than Orlando International.

      Orlando International

      13km from central Orlando
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      from $353
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      Orlando Sanford

      30km from central Orlando
      from $765
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      Daytona Beach

      78km from central Orlando
      from $604
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      Lakeland

      87km from central Orlando
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      Melbourne Orlando International

      88km from central Orlando
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      San Diego to Orlando: Flight information

      The things to know before you go.
      Cheapest flight found$353
      Cheapest month to flyOctober
      Average flight time4 hrs, 49 mins
      Most popular airlineSouthwest Airlines
      Average flights per week38

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

      The best price we found for a return flight from San Diego to Orlando International is $353. 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.
      4 hours and 49 minutes is the average flight time from San Diego to Orlando International.
      Southwest Airlines, Alaska Airlines and American Airlines fly direct from San Diego to Orlando International.
      As of September 2026, there are 38 flights per week flying from San Diego to Orlando International.
      The cheapest month to fly from San Diego to Orlando International is usually October.
      After crunching the numbers on our flight calendar, we found that it is currently cheapest to fly from San Diego to Orlando International Airport on Tuesday, 6 October 2026.
      Yes – the average flight time is 4 hours and 49 minutes.
      We show every price from over 1,200 airlines and travel agents, comparing them all so you don’t have to. If you know you want to fly to Orlando International but you’re not ready to book, set up a Price Alert. We’ll track prices for you, and let you know when they rise or fall.

      We crunched all the numbers in our flight calendar and it looks like the cheapest time to book a flight to Orlando is around 40 days in advance, so don’t leave your flight to the last minute.

      Travelling from San Diego to Orlando International Airport (MCO): What you need to know

      • Your trip gets off the ground at San Diego's main airport, San Diego International Airport (SAN). Explore the options for catching a flight from San Diego to Orlando International Airport (MCO) departing from this base.

      • The average duration of a direct San Diego to Orlando International Airport flight is 4 hours 55 minutes.

      • Orlando International Airport is located in Orlando. The city runs on the UTC-5 timezone and is three hours ahead of San Diego.

      • The busiest route is from San Diego International Airport (SAN) to Orlando International Airport (MCO), with 18 direct services every week. If you're ready to head out sooner, the earliest flight from SAN to MCO is the 7:40am Southwest Airlines option. If you prefer to leave later in the day, the final departure is at 10:14pm with Alaska Airlines.

      • For a stress-free journey, arrive at the airport two hours ahead of international flights and one hour before domestic departures. This way, you can comfortably board your flight from San Diego to MCO.

      • With more people on the move during peak months like July, be at your terminal even earlier. Two hours for domestic flights and as much as four for international journeys will help you deal with longer queues. Remember things also get busy during major holidays like July Fourth.

      Airports in San Diego

      San Diego International Airport (SAN)

      • Get to your destination in one go from San Diego International Airport (SAN). Nonstop flights from San Diego to Orlando International Airport (MCO) operate from here.

      • When jetting out of SAN, you can catch a direct flight from San Diego to Orlando International Airport with Alaska Airlines.

      • The top choice among passengers flying between SAN and MCO is Alaska Airlines.

      • Among carriers operating on this route, Southwest Airlines has the best record for on-time arrivals.

      • The journey from central San Diego to SAN takes about 25 minutes on public transport. If you drive, ride-share or get a taxi, you'll cover the 5 kilometres in 15 minutes or so, depending on traffic.

      • Want an easy start to your travels? Stay near San Diego International Airport. Whether you're catching an early flight from San Diego to Orlando International Airport or just don't want to be rushed, these hotels are the answer:

      • 74% of flights that leave from San Diego International Airport make it to their destination on schedule.

      • You'll find SAN at N Harbour Dr.

      McClellan-Palomar Airport (CLD)

      • From central San Diego, CLD is roughly 48 kilometres away. When working out the fastest way to get there, find out whether public transport is available or if it's more convenient to drive.

      • Flying out early in the morning? Think about checking in to one of these hotels near McClellan-Palomar Airport the day before your San Diego to MCO flight:

      • McClellan-Palomar Airport has a solid reputation for punctual service. 88% of flights departing here arrive right on target.

      About Orlando International Airport (MCO)

      Getting from Orlando International Airport (MCO) to central Orlando

      • From Orlando International Airport, central Orlando is around 19 kilometres away. It takes about 25 minutes to get to the city centre by car.

      • If you're taking public transport, expect a journey time of about 1 hour.

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

      • Right now, $159 is the lowest price we've found for a one-way ticket from San Diego to Orlando International Airport. The cheapest price for a return flight is $353. Remember fares may change due to availability at the time of booking.

      • Don't leave things to the last minute. You're more likely to find cheap flights from San Diego to MCO if you book early. Airlines often offer some great early bird deals.

      • If you have some flexibility with your trip dates, try using the 'Whole month' tool. It'll give you the cheapest price across every month when searching for your San Diego to Orlando International Airport ticket.

      • Locking in a cheap plane ticket from San Diego to MCO is easy with Price Alerts. Simply set up one of these automatic alerts and we'll get in touch as soon as a lower fare pops up.

      • Lock in a cheap flight from San Diego to Orlando International Airport by using filters. Select your preferred times, number of stops and airlines, then sort the results by 'Cheapest' for the best deals.

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

      • Think about the pace you're looking for when picking your flight dates. December is the quietest month to visit Orlando. March is when most people book flights from San Diego to Orlando International Airport (MCO), which may be perfect if you enjoy travelling when it's busier.

      • Book a San Diego to MCO plane ticket departing in July if you want to experience the city during its warmest month. Expect temperatures in Orlando to range from 23ºC (73ºF) to 34ºC (93ºF).

      • Search for cheap tickets from San Diego to Orlando International Airport in January if you want to travel in cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest then, ranging between 7ºC (45ºF) and 23ºC (73ºF).

      More about Orlando

      Explore more of the United States

      • Jacksonville is just one of the many cities in the United States waiting to be explored once you've taken in the sights of Orlando. Around 209 kilometres away to the north, top sights here include St. John's Cathedral, Museum of Contemporary Art Jacksonville and The Cummer Museum of Art & Gardens.

      • Around 121 kilometres southwest of Orlando, Tampa is another favourite stop in the United States. Get a taste of what this destination has to offer at Busch Gardens Tampa, The Florida Aquarium and ZooTampa at Lowry Park.

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