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$139+ Cheap flights from Orlando (MCO) to San Diego (SAN)

This is the cheapest one-way flight price found by a Cheapflights user in the last 72 hours by searching for a flight departing on 11/12. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
MCO — SAN
Sep 1 — Sep 81
Tue 9/1
Tue 9/8
1 adult, Economy
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Cheapest flights from Orlando to San Diego
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Orlando to San Diego. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on August 2, 2026.

This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/31. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Kiwi.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 8/218:43 pm
MCO
-
SAN
1 stop15h 22m
Frontier
Tue 8/253:45 pm
SAN
-
MCO
1 stop10h 53m
Frontier
Deal found 7/31$271
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/1. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Kiwi.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 8/194:56 pm
MCO
-
SAN
1 stop25h 45m
Frontier
Tue 8/256:25 am
SAN
-
MCO
2 stops34h 32m
Frontier
Deal found 8/1$272
This Frontier deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/30. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Frontier is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sun 8/169:05 am
MCO
-
SAN
1 stop9h 38m
Frontier
Thu 8/273:45 pm
SAN
-
MCO
1 stop10h 53m
Frontier
Deal found 7/30$273
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/28. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Kiwi.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 8/189:30 am
MCO
-
SAN
1 stop9h 11m
Frontier
Sat 8/226:25 am
SAN
-
MCO
2 stops10h 35m
Frontier
Deal found 7/28$274
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/27. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Kiwi.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sun 8/238:43 pm
MCO
-
SAN
1 stop15h 22m
Frontier
Thu 8/276:25 am
SAN
-
MCO
2 stops9h 39m
Frontier
Deal found 7/27$275
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/28. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Kiwi.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 9/16:18 pm
MCO
-
SAN
Nonstop5h 13m
Multiple Airlines
Wed 9/95:54 pm
SAN
-
MCO
1 stop8h 36m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 7/28$276
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/29. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Southwest is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 10/26:20 pm
MCO
-
SAN
Nonstop5h 10m
Southwest
Sat 10/107:00 am
SAN
-
MCO
Nonstop4h 45m
Southwest
Deal found 7/29$277
This Alaska Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/29. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Alaska Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 10/155:57 pm
MCO
-
SAN
Nonstop5h 18m
Alaska Airlines
Sun 10/189:27 pm
SAN
-
MCO
Nonstop5h 00m
Alaska Airlines
Deal found 7/29$278
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/31. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Kiwi.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 8/204:15 pm
MCO
-
SAN
2 stops10h 36m
Frontier
Tue 8/253:45 pm
SAN
-
MCO
1 stop10h 53m
Frontier
Deal found 7/31$279
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/30. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Kiwi.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 8/184:15 pm
MCO
-
SAN
2 stops10h 36m
Frontier
Tue 8/253:45 pm
SAN
-
MCO
1 stop10h 53m
Frontier
Deal found 7/30$280
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/28. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Kiwi.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 9/16:18 pm
MCO
-
SAN
Nonstop5h 13m
Multiple Airlines
Thu 9/106:25 am
SAN
-
MCO
1 stop15h 34m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 7/28$281
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/29. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Kiwi.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 10/146:05 am
MCO
-
SAN
1 stop20h 54m
Multiple Airlines
Tue 10/2010:54 am
SAN
-
MCO
Nonstop5h 02m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 7/29$282

Find flight deals from Orlando to San Diego

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Orlando (MCO) to San Diego (SAN). Learn about various techniques such as flexible date searches, comparing prices across and setting up price alerts. Use these methods to find the cheapest flights available for your travel needs. Data last updated August 2, 2026.

Most accurate provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Most trusted provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Round-trip from

$271
(Kiwi.com)

One-way from

$139
(Alaska Airlines)

Popular in

March

Cheapest in

January

Average price

$325

Good round-trip deal

$319 or less

Good one-way deal

$192 or less
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High demand for flights, 2% potential price rise
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 1% potential price decrease ($4 potential savings vs. average RT price).
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Cheapflights Fare Finder

 
Customize your flight search to find flights from Orlando to San Diego that fit within your specific budget. Explore options based on user searches and filter the results based on your desired price range. Find flights that match your budget for a cost-effective journey. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 2,558,603 searches. Data last updated August 2, 2026.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Orlando Airport to San Diego that are best for you.

Fly from

Fly to

Route

Depart

Return

Price

Cheapest round-trip

OrlandoSan Diego

MCO - SAN

MCOSAN

Orlando

Sun 8/23

8:43 pm-9:05 am

1 stop15h 22m

San Diego

Thu 8/27

6:25 am-7:04 pm

2 stops9h 39m

$275

OrlandoSan Diego

MCO - SAN

MCOSAN

Orlando

Wed 8/19

4:45 pm-6:50 pm

Nonstop5h 05m

San Diego

Tue 8/25

10:40 pm-9:45 am

1 stop8h 05m

$287

OrlandoSan Diego

MCO - SAN

MCOSAN

Orlando

Thu 10/22

5:57 pm-8:15 pm

Nonstop5h 18m

San Diego

Fri 10/30

9:27 pm-5:27 am

Nonstop5h 00m

$292

OrlandoSan Diego

MCO - SAN

MCOSAN

Orlando

Thu 11/12

5:50 pm-10:55 pm

2 stops8h 05m

San Diego

Mon 11/16

8:25 am-6:55 pm

2 stops7h 30m

$307

OrlandoSan Diego

MCO - SAN

MCOSAN

Orlando

Fri 9/4

5:30 pm-9:20 pm

1 stop6h 50m

San Diego

Mon 9/7

10:40 pm-8:30 am

1 stop6h 50m

$317

OrlandoSan Diego

MCO - SAN

MCOSAN

Orlando

Sun 8/23

8:43 pm-11:51 pm

1 stop30h 08m

San Diego

Thu 8/27

9:34 am-5:45 pm

Nonstop5h 11m

$318

OrlandoSan Diego

MCO - SAN

MCOSAN

Orlando

Thu 8/27

6:18 pm-8:31 pm

Nonstop5h 13m

San Diego

Mon 8/31

4:50 pm-7:20 am

1 stop11h 30m

$331
Quickest round-trip

OrlandoSan Diego

MCO - SAN

MCOSAN

Orlando

Thu 11/19

4:46 pm-7:11 pm

Nonstop5h 25m

San Diego

Tue 11/24

9:25 pm-5:09 am

Nonstop4h 44m

$337

OrlandoSan Diego

MCO - SAN

MCOSAN

Orlando

Wed 8/26

6:18 pm-8:31 pm

Nonstop5h 13m

San Diego

Sun 9/6

3:50 pm-7:20 am

1 stop12h 30m

$347

OrlandoSan Diego

MCO - SAN

MCOSAN

Orlando

Sun 9/20

6:35 am-11:25 am

1 stop7h 50m

San Diego

Wed 9/23

9:15 am-5:20 pm

Nonstop5h 05m

$347

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Compare providers for flights from Orlando to San Diego

Provider information is updated monthly. Please note that these providers often have deals for this flight, but the availability may vary on a day-by-day basis on Cheapflights.
Use the table below to compare price accuracy, trust ratings, and cancellation policies for each provider offering flight deals from Orlando to San Diego in August.
ProviderPrice AccuracyTrust Score*
ExpediaPrice Accuracy1 starTrust Score*3 stars
FlightHubPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
CheapOairPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
CheapfaremartPrice Accuracy-Trust Score*1 star
CheapTicketsDealPrice Accuracy1 starTrust Score*3 stars
MytripPrice Accuracy2 starsTrust Score*3 stars
Super.comPrice Accuracy-Trust Score*3 stars
CheapflightsfaresPrice Accuracy2 starsTrust Score*1 star

*The Trust Score is based on feedback from users after their booking experience. It measures overall satisfaction, helping us identify issues like hidden fees, problems during the ticketing process, and the quality of customer service. This score is our best indicator of the provider's quality and reliability.

  • Most accurate provider: When it comes to deals on Orlando Airport-San Diego flights, users find the pricing of FlightHub to be most consistent on Cheapflights vs. FlightHub Users can find the same prices on Orlando Airport-San Diego flight deals on Cheapflights vs. FlightHub >95% of the time. Price accuracy is based on data collected from Orlando Airport-San Diego flight searches over the past month and is updated monthly.
  • Most trusted provider: When it comes to deals on Orlando Airport-San Diego flights, Cheapflights users trust FlightHub the most. FlightHub has received a user feedback score of 3 out of 3 stars (3 being the best), meaning they have been trusted the most by Cheapflights users looking for Orlando Airport-San Diego flight deals. Provider user feedback score is based on Cheapflights searches over the past month and is updated monthly.

Best time to book a flight from Orlando to San Diego

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Cheapflights Insights

Everything you need to know about your flight from Orlando Airport to San Diego

How far ahead should I book a flight from Orlando Airport to San Diego?

Booking 31 days in advance of your planned departure date is, on average, the best time to get cheap flights from Orlando Airport to San Diego. The general trend is that the closer you book to the departure date, the more expensive your flight will be.

What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Orlando Airport to San Diego?

Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Orlando Airport to San Diego (average of $291). Flying from Orlando Airport to San Diego in March is currently the most expensive (average of $386). There are several factors that can impact the price of a flight, so comparing airlines, departure airports and flight times can provide users with more options.

What is the cheapest time of day to fly from MCO to SAN?

Find hourly flight availability from Orlando to San Diego. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated August 2, 2026.

Unlike in the evening, when flights are generally more expensive, you can save up to 25% on flights from Orlando Airport to San Diego by exploring options for tickets at noon.

How much does it cost to fly round-trip from Orlando Airport to San Diego?

Airfare is below average for this route at the moment.

Orlando Airport to San Diego flights typically cost between $279 and $388 in August.
The cheapest round-trip price found within the last 5 days was $271 on Frontier (Aug 21-Aug 25).

The best insider tips for Orlando Airport to San Diego flights

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Blane Bachelor

Blane Bachelor

Expert on SAN

Blane Bachelor is a journalist and editor specializing in travel and aviation who writes regularly for top global outlets. Born and raised in Florida, Blane has worked and lived in four countries, including the Netherlands, where she’s currently based with her family. Her favorite way to get to know a new destination is by running or riding a bike around town – or hearing a spooky ghost story about local history. She will always choose the window seat.

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Paul Rubio

Paul Rubio

Expert on MCO

Travel journalist and photographer Paul Rubio is a Miami native (and current resident), who has lived in nine countries and traveled to 137. He is an expert in luxury travel, eco-travel, loyalty programs, hotels, airports and airlines. He is a contributing editor at AFAR, Condé Nast Traveler, LUXURY Magazine, and Palm Beach Illustrated.

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Reviews of airlines servicing San Diego

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to San Diego. Read reviews, discover amenities, and learn about the overall travel experience offered by airlines. Use this information to make informed decisions when choosing an airline for your flight to San Diego. Reviews last updated August 2, 2026.
Read reviews from past customers who have flown Southwest,Alaska Airlines, andUnited Airlines from Orlando Airport to San Diego. Users can see the overall rating for each airline as well as how each is rated in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,229 reviews

Overall

8.0

Entertainment

7.5

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.6

Food

7.0

Boarding

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Walter,May 2026

LAS - BUR

Short but excellent flight. Everyone was friendly and professional it was a great flight!
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,229 reviews
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,229 reviews

Overall

8.0

Entertainment

7.5

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.6

Food

7.0

Boarding

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Walter,May 2026

LAS - BUR

Short but excellent flight. Everyone was friendly and professional it was a great flight!
Alaska Airlines
7.9
Good
12,748 reviews
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,229 reviews

Overall

8.0

Entertainment

7.5

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.6

Food

7.0

Boarding

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Walter,May 2026

LAS - BUR

Short but excellent flight. Everyone was friendly and professional it was a great flight!
United Airlines
7.4
Good
10,061 reviews
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,229 reviews

Overall

8.0

Entertainment

7.5

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.6

Food

7.0

Boarding

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Walter,May 2026

LAS - BUR

Short but excellent flight. Everyone was friendly and professional it was a great flight!
American Airlines
7.1
Good
11,848 reviews
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,229 reviews

Overall

8.0

Entertainment

7.5

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.6

Food

7.0

Boarding

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Walter,May 2026

LAS - BUR

Short but excellent flight. Everyone was friendly and professional it was a great flight!
Frontier
5.6
Fair
2,741 reviews
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,229 reviews

Overall

8.0

Entertainment

7.5

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.6

Food

7.0

Boarding

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Walter,May 2026

LAS - BUR

Short but excellent flight. Everyone was friendly and professional it was a great flight!

Related info for your journey

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from Orlando to San Diego. Access travel guides, tips, and recommendations to enhance your travel experience. Get information about local attractions, weather, transportation options, and more.

  • What airport do you fly into for flights to San Diego from Orlando?

    San Diego (SAN) is the airport you will fly into if you book a flight from Orlando to San Diego. You should not have trouble finding flights to San Diego from Orlando; the airport handles an average of 3 inbound flights from Orlando per day. You should also have plenty of airline options to choose from since 7 airlines have flights to the San Diego airport from Orlando. It is only a 2.6 mi journey from San Diego (SAN) to San Diego’s city center.

  • How long is the flight from Orlando Airport to San Diego?

    A quick flight from Orlando Airport to San Diego can take about 5h 05m. Frontier provides one of the quickest options available for as low as $287. There are 2144 mi between Orlando Airport and San Diego. When browsing for deals, the options you’ll see will be for both nonstop flights and flights with stops.

  • What are the cheapest airlines flying from Orlando Airport to San Diego round-trip?

    Currently priced at $123, Hawaiian Airlines will fly you from Orlando Airport to San Diego and back. In addition to Hawaiian Airlines, many other airlines offer competitively priced options for your trip. Search Cheapflights for deals from Delta and Frontier - these airlines can fly you to your destination from $128 and $142, respectively. Hawaiian Airlines is currently priced 64% below the average price you’ll pay for this route.

  • What are the cheapest airlines to fly from Orlando Airport to San Diego one-way?

    One-way options have recently been found by users for as low as $70 on Frontier. Other airlines that offer cheap prices include Southwest from $114 and Alaska Airlines from $117 one-way.

  • What are the most reliable airlines from Orlando Airport to San Diego?

    Before booking your flight to San Diego from Orlando Airport, check out the most reliable airlines to get you to your destination on time: American Airlines (84%), Alaska Airlines (84%), Southwest( 82%).

  • What are the cheapest flights from Orlando Airport to San Diego?

    On average you can expect to pay $794 for a flight from Orlando Airport to San Diego. The cheapest flight overall is $138 while the most popular route, (Orlando - San Diego) is currently priced at $226.

  • Can I find deals for flights from Orlando to San Diego that include hotel bookings?

    Yes. In addition to deals on Orlando to San Diego flights, Cheapflights offers vacation packages that include both flights and hotel.

  • How can I find direct flights from Orlando to San Diego?

    After entering your origin and destination, apply the non-stop filter on the search result page to find direct flights from Orlando to San Diego.

  • Can I find deals for business class flights from Orlando to San Diego?

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Orlando to San Diego by cabin class. In addition to browsing deals, you can also filter by cabin class on the search results page after making a search.

  • What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Orlando Airport to San Diego?

    Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Orlando Airport to San Diego (average of $291). Flying from Orlando Airport to San Diego in March is currently the most expensive (average of $386). There are several factors that can impact the price of a flight, so comparing airlines, departure airports and flight times can provide users with more options.

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Top 7 airlines flying from Orlando to San Diego

Discover the top 7 airlines that operate flights from Orlando to San Diego. Compare their services, reliability, and customer satisfaction ratings to choose the airline that best suits your travel preferences and needs. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 2,558,603 searches. Data last updated August 2, 2026.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Hawaiian AirlinesCheapest$123Average$347FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time85%
DeltaCheapest$128Average$327FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
FrontierCheapest$142Average$264FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%
United AirlinesCheapest$208Average$316FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
Alaska AirlinesCheapest$215Average$352FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
SouthwestCheapest$247Average$366FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time63%
American AirlinesCheapest$266Average$424FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%

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