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$121+ 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 12/24. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
MCO — SAN
Aug 24 — Aug 311
Sun 8/24
Sun 8/31
1 adult, Economy
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Cheapflights Tip: The best prices from Orlando to San Diego are usually found in July or August, booked 39 days in advance, depart on a Thursday or Wednesday and return on a Tuesday

Cheap 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 19, 2025.

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$183
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One-way from

$121
(Netflights)

Popular in

March

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July

Average price

$332

Good round-trip deal

$284 or less

Good one-way deal

$123 or less
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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 19, 2025.

This FlightHub deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/18. 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 FlightHub is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sun 9/146:00 amMCO - SAN
1 stop8h 09mMultiple Airlines
Wed 9/176:15 amSAN - MCO
1 stop8h 49mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 8/18$183
This Priceline deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/17. 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 Priceline is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 9/36:58 pmMCO - SAN
1 stop7h 39mMultiple Airlines
Mon 9/810:20 amSAN - MCO
1 stop11h 25mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 8/17$185
This Mytrip deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/17. 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 Mytrip is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 9/97:50 pmMCO - SAN
2 stops25h 52mSpirit Airlines
Tue 9/166:15 amSAN - MCO
1 stop8h 49mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 8/17$186
This Orbitz deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/18. 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 Orbitz is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 9/155:45 amMCO - SAN
2 stops13h 18mMultiple Airlines
Wed 9/177:47 pmSAN - MCO
2 stops22h 19mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 8/18$187
This FlightHub deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/17. 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 FlightHub is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 9/136:45 amMCO - SAN
1 stop18h 39mFrontier
Tue 9/238:00 amSAN - MCO
1 stop19h 30mFrontier
Deal found 8/17$188
This FlightHub deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/17. 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 FlightHub is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 9/36:58 pmMCO - SAN
1 stop7h 39mMultiple Airlines
Sun 9/73:49 pmSAN - MCO
1 stop27h 10mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 8/17$189
This FlightHub deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/18. 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 FlightHub is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 9/36:58 pmMCO - SAN
1 stop7h 39mMultiple Airlines
Sat 9/67:15 amSAN - MCO
1 stop19h 29mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 8/18$193
This FlightHub deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/17. 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 FlightHub is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 10/105:25 amMCO - SAN
1 stop31h 12mFrontier
Sun 10/197:23 pmSAN - MCO
1 stop25h 13mFrontier
Deal found 8/17$194
This Priceline deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/17. 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 Priceline is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 11/76:00 amMCO - SAN
1 stop8h 17mFrontier
Mon 11/105:47 pmSAN - MCO
1 stop8h 57mFrontier
Deal found 8/17$195
This FlightHub deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/17. 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 FlightHub is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 10/111:28 pmMCO - SAN
1 stop23h 09mFrontier
Sat 10/187:00 amSAN - MCO
1 stop20h 04mFrontier
Deal found 8/17$196
This Frontier deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/17. 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.
Thu 11/63:04 pmMCO - SAN
1 stop10h 10mFrontier
Mon 11/106:41 amSAN - MCO
2 stops15h 10mFrontier
Deal found 8/17$198
This Frontier deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/18. 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 10/56:00 amMCO - SAN
1 stop8h 09mFrontier
Tue 10/72:11 pmSAN - MCO
1 stop12h 51mFrontier
Deal found 8/18$199

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 19, 2025.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Orlando Airport to San Diego that are best for you.

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Orlando

Fly to

San Diego

Route

Depart

Return

Price

OrlandoSan Diego

MCO - SAN

MCOSAN

Orlando

Thu 9/25

3:37 pm-1:36 pm

1 stop24h 59m

San Diego

Sat 9/27

8:00 am-6:30 am

1 stop19h 30m

$183

OrlandoSan Diego

MCO - SAN

MCOSAN

Orlando

Sun 9/14

6:00 am-11:09 am

1 stop8h 09m

San Diego

Wed 9/17

6:15 am-6:04 pm

1 stop8h 49m

$183

OrlandoSan Diego

MCO - SAN

MCOSAN

Orlando

Mon 9/15

5:45 am-5:54 pm

1 stop15h 09m

San Diego

Wed 9/17

8:00 am-6:30 am

1 stop19h 30m

$185

OrlandoSan Diego

MCO - SAN

MCOSAN

Orlando

Wed 9/3

6:58 pm-11:37 pm

1 stop7h 39m

San Diego

Mon 9/8

10:20 am-12:45 am

1 stop11h 25m

$185

OrlandoSan Diego

MCO - SAN

MCOSAN

Orlando

Thu 9/18

8:00 am-5:42 pm

1 stop12h 42m

San Diego

Tue 9/23

8:00 am-6:30 am

1 stop19h 30m

$185

OrlandoSan Diego

MCO - SAN

MCOSAN

Orlando

Tue 9/9

7:50 pm-6:42 pm

2 stops25h 52m

San Diego

Tue 9/16

6:15 am-6:04 pm

1 stop8h 49m

$186

OrlandoSan Diego

MCO - SAN

MCOSAN

Orlando

Sat 11/1

6:45 am-1:28 pm

1 stop9h 43m

San Diego

Tue 11/4

2:24 pm-5:44 am

1 stop12h 20m

$186

OrlandoSan Diego

MCO - SAN

MCOSAN

Orlando

Mon 9/15

5:45 am-4:03 pm

2 stops13h 18m

San Diego

Wed 9/17

7:47 pm-9:06 pm

2 stops22h 19m

$187

OrlandoSan Diego

MCO - SAN

MCOSAN

Orlando

Sun 9/14

6:00 am-11:53 pm

1 stop20h 53m

San Diego

Wed 9/17

8:00 am-6:30 am

1 stop19h 30m

$188

OrlandoSan Diego

MCO - SAN

MCOSAN

Orlando

Tue 10/28

8:59 pm-1:28 pm

1 stop19h 29m

San Diego

Fri 10/31

8:30 am-6:30 am

1 stop19h 00m

$188

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The best insider tips for Orlando Airport to San Diego flights

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Cheapflights partnered with top experts to bring you the best recommendations for your Orlando Airport to San Diego trip
Airports
MCO

Use MCO Reserve to pre-book a security line time slot, ensuring a smoother departure experience without long waits.

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SAN

Consider using the free San Diego Flyer shuttle for a convenient and cost-effective transfer to downtown from SAN.

Read more about SANby Blane Bachelor
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Best time to book a flight from Orlando to San Diego

Have a flexible travel schedule? Discover the best time to fly to San Diego from Orlando with our price prediction graph.
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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?

Use this chart to determine the optimal time to book a round-trip flight from Orlando to San Diego. Price data was last updated on August 8, 2025.

Booking 39 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, August is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Orlando Airport to San Diego (average of $286). Flying from Orlando Airport to San Diego in March is currently the most expensive (average of $366). 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 19, 2025.

Unlike in the morning, when flights are generally more expensive, you can save up to 42% on flights from Orlando Airport to San Diego by exploring options for tickets in the afternoon.

What is the cheapest day to fly from Orlando Airport to San Diego?

Use this chart to determine the cheapest time to fly round-trip from Orlando to San Diego. Price data was last updated on August 17, 2025.

Travelers seeking maximum savings on their Orlando Airport to San Diego flight should consider departing on Saturday evenings when fares are most often at their lowest. Sunday mornings flights should be avoided if possible as fares are typically the most expensive at this time.

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 19, 2025.
Read reviews from past customers who have flown Alaska Airlines, Southwest, and Hawaiian 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.
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
10,000 reviews

Entertainment

7.0

Crew

8.5

Food

7.1

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

7.8

Overall

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Aug 2025

PDX - SJC

They had no snacks and had to pay for the Wifi.
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
10,000 reviews
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
10,000 reviews

Entertainment

7.0

Crew

8.5

Food

7.1

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

7.8

Overall

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Aug 2025

PDX - SJC

They had no snacks and had to pay for the Wifi.
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,246 reviews
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
10,000 reviews

Entertainment

7.0

Crew

8.5

Food

7.1

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

7.8

Overall

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Aug 2025

PDX - SJC

They had no snacks and had to pay for the Wifi.
Hawaiian Airlines
7.8
Good
2,665 reviews
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
10,000 reviews

Entertainment

7.0

Crew

8.5

Food

7.1

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

7.8

Overall

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Aug 2025

PDX - SJC

They had no snacks and had to pay for the Wifi.
American Airlines
7.2
Good
10,000 reviews
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
10,000 reviews

Entertainment

7.0

Crew

8.5

Food

7.1

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

7.8

Overall

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Aug 2025

PDX - SJC

They had no snacks and had to pay for the Wifi.
Frontier
5.8
Fair
3,211 reviews
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
10,000 reviews

Entertainment

7.0

Crew

8.5

Food

7.1

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

7.8

Overall

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Aug 2025

PDX - SJC

They had no snacks and had to pay for the Wifi.

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 5 inbound flights from Orlando per day. You should also have plenty of airline options to choose from since 8 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 24h 59m. Frontier provides one of the quickest options available for as low as $183. There are 2144 mi between Orlando Airport and San Diego.

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

    Currently priced at $76, Spirit Airlines will fly you from Orlando Airport to San Diego and back. In addition to Spirit Airlines, many other airlines offer competitively priced options for your trip. Search Cheapflights for deals from Frontier and Hawaiian Airlines - these airlines can fly you to your destination from $126 and $168, respectively. Spirit Airlines is currently priced 79% 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 $121 on Frontier. Other airlines that offer cheap prices include Alaska Airlines from $121 and Hawaiian Airlines from $121 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 (72%), Alaska Airlines (72%), Hawaiian Airlines( 72%).

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

    On average you can expect to pay $544 for a flight from Orlando Airport to San Diego. The cheapest flight overall is $98 while the most popular route, (Orlando - San Diego) is currently priced at $159.

  • 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, August is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Orlando Airport to San Diego (average of $286). Flying from Orlando Airport to San Diego in March is currently the most expensive (average of $366). 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 8 airlines flying from Orlando to San Diego

Discover the top 8 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 19, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Spirit AirlinesCheapest$76Average$174FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time65%
FrontierCheapest$126Average$211FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%
Hawaiian AirlinesCheapest$168Average$328FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time85%
United AirlinesCheapest$242Average$384FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
Alaska AirlinesCheapest$246Average$382FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
SouthwestCheapest$247Average$405FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time63%
DeltaCheapest$256Average$354FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
American AirlinesCheapest$264Average$413FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%

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