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We’re always keeping an eye on fares, so you can find the best one in seconds. It looks like San Diego to Orlando flights are currently cheapest in January.

Direct flights from San Diego to Orlando

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Looking for the cheapest, fastest or easiest route from San Diego to Orlando? You could fly into the following airports instead.

San Diego to Orlando: Flight information

The things to know before you go.
Cheapest flight foundR 1,112
Cheapest month to flyJanuary
Average flight time4 hrs, 49 mins
Most popular airlineSouthwest Airlines
Average flights per week79

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

There are 5 airports in Orlando: Orlando International, Orlando Sanford, Daytona Beach, Lakeland, and Melbourne Orlando International.
The best price we found for a return flight from San Diego to Orlando is R 2,259. 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.
Southwest Airlines, Hawaiian Airlines and Alaska Airlines fly direct from San Diego to Orlando.
As of November 2025, there are 79 flights per week flying from San Diego to Orlando.
The cheapest month to fly from San Diego to Orlando is usually December.
If you're flying from San Diego, the cheapest airport near Orlando is Orlando International – which is 12.9 km away from the centre of Orlando. We've found flights into this airport from R 2,259.
After crunching the numbers on our flight calendar, we found that it is currently cheapest to fly from San Diego to Orlando on Wednesday, 3 December 2025.
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 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.
In November, the average temperature is usually around 20°C. August is typically the warmest month in Orlando, when it usually averages around 31°C. You can expect the least rain in November. The coldest month is January, with temperatures averaging 9°C. The rainiest month is June.
The cheapest airline that flies to Orlando is Frontier Airlines. And the cheapest airline that flies to Orlando Sanford Airport is Hawaiian Airlines.

Flying from San Diego to Orlando: what you need to know

  • Set off on your next big adventure from one of San Diego's main airports, San Diego International Airport (SAN) or McClellan-Palomar Airport (CLD). Check out your options for booking a flight from San Diego to Orlando leaving from either of these bases.

  • The primary hubs where you can touch down in Orlando are Orlando International Airport (MCO) and Orlando Sanford International Airport (SFB).

  • Book a direct San Diego to Orlando flight and you'll be travelling for an average of 4 hours 55 minutes.

  • The timezone in Orlando is UTC-4, which is three hours ahead of San Diego.

  • San Diego International Airport (SAN) to Orlando International Airport (MCO) is the most traveled route between these two cities. There are 15 departures a week to pick from. If you have things to do before leaving, the last flight from San Diego to Orlando is with Alaska Airlines at 22:14. Choose the first SAN to MCO departure operated by Southwest Airlines at 07:40 to make the most of your arrival in Orlando.

  • To ensure you catch your San Diego to Orlando flight, leave plenty of time for things like check-in and baggage drop. Turning up two hours ahead of international departures and one hour before domestic flights is the general travel rule.

  • You'll likely experience longer lines in popular months like July. Arriving up to four hours in advance for an international flight and two hours for domestic departures will give you plenty of time for security and boarding.

How to find the cheapest flights from San Diego to Orlando

  • Right now, R 1,112 is the lowest price we've found for a one-way ticket from San Diego to Orlando. The cheapest price for a return flight is R 2,259. Remember fares may change due to availability at the time of booking.

  • Book two months before you want to travel. Pricing trends suggest that this is the ideal window for finding cheap San Diego to Orlando flights.

  • May is the best month for scoring an amazing deal on a plane ticket from San Diego to Orlando. If you need to travel at a different time of year, the 'Whole month' tool will show you the lowest prices for every month.

  • Finding a cheap flight from San Diego to Orlando is a piece of cake with Price Alerts. All you need to do is set up one of these automatic alerts and we'll get in touch when a better deal is available.

  • Select your preferred arrival and departure times, number of stops and airlines by using the filters. Alternatively, sort your San Diego to Orlando flight results by 'Fastest,' 'Best' or 'Cheapest.'

Flying from San Diego

San Diego International Airport (SAN)

  • If you're after a direct flight from San Diego to Orlando, you can depart from San Diego International Airport (SAN). Travel from SAN to Orlando International Airport (MCO) in one seamless journey.

  • Alaska Airlines is a leading airline that offers direct San Diego to Orlando plane tickets leaving from SAN.

  • The journey from central San Diego to SAN takes about 20 minutes by public transport. If you ride-share, drive or take a cab, you'll cover the 3 kilometres in 10 minutes or so, depending on traffic conditions.

  • Want a handy hotel close to San Diego International Airport? If you're boarding an early flight from San Diego to Orlando, these stays will put you moments from your departure gate:

  • Of all flights departing from San Diego International Airport, 71.38% land on schedule at their destination.

  • The address for SAN is N Harbour Dr.

Arriving in Orlando

Orlando International Airport (MCO)

Orlando Sanford International Airport (SFB)

  • The centre of Orlando is approximately 31 kilometres from Orlando Sanford International Airport (SFB). Once your flight from San Diego to Orlando has hit the runway and you've made your way to arrivals, expect a drive of about 35 minutes.

  • You can expect the trip to take approximately 2 hours 5 minutes on public transport.

  • Forget about inconvenient public transport schedules or long cab queues. Pick up an Orlando Sanford International Airport rental car and blaze your own trail. Check out the availability and rates from Dollar, Hertz and Budget.

  • Lock in the lowest price by securing your ride from SFB one week ahead of time. You'll also have access to a wider range of vehicles.

Best time to go to Orlando

  • It's time to figure out your travel dates for your flight from San Diego to Orlando. July is the busiest month to travel to Orlando. If you like a more low-key vibe, go in May.

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

  • If you want cooler conditions, search for a cheap flight from San Diego to Orlando in January when temperatures average between 7ºC (45ºF) and 23ºC (73ºF).

More about Orlando

Explore more of United States

  • Jacksonville is just one of the many cities in United States waiting to be discovered once you've seen Orlando. Around 209 kilometres to the north, its top attractions include Jacksonville Zoo and Gardens, The Cummer Museum of Art & Gardens and Friendship Fountain.

  • Around 338 kilometres south of Orlando, Miami is another favourite stop in United States. No visit is complete without checking out Wynwood Walls, Vizcaya Museum and Gardens and American Airlines Arena.

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