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$135+ Cheap flights from San Diego (SAN) to Orlando (MCO)

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 5/3. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
SAN — MCO
Apr 8 — Apr 151
Tue 4/8
Tue 4/15
1 adult, Economy
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Cheap flight deals from San Diego to Orlando

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from San Diego (SAN) to Orlando (MCO). 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 April 3, 2025.

Most accurate provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Most trusted provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Round-trip from

$256
(FlightHub)

One-way from

$135
(Mytrip)

Popular in

March

Cheapest in

August

Average price

$347

Good round-trip deal

$318 or less

Good one-way deal

$156 or less
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Cheapest flights from San Diego to Orlando
Explore the most affordable flight options available from San Diego to Orlando. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on April 3, 2025.

This FlightHub deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/2. 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.
Tue 5/278:48 pmSAN - MCO
2 stops15h 40mSpirit Airlines
Sun 6/19:57 pmMCO - SAN
1 stop12h 16mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 4/2$256
This Mytrip deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/2. 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.
Sun 4/206:25 amSAN - MCO
1 stop20h 34mFrontier
Sun 4/278:26 pmMCO - SAN
1 stop30h 29mFrontier
Deal found 4/2$257
This CheapOair deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/2. 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 CheapOair is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 4/216:25 amSAN - MCO
1 stop7h 34mMultiple Airlines
Sat 4/264:28 pmMCO - SAN
2 stops11h 14mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 4/2$258
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/2. 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 United Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 6/76:15 amSAN - MCO
1 stop8h 45mUnited Airlines
Tue 6/107:13 pmMCO - SAN
1 stop7h 28mUnited Airlines
Deal found 4/2$261
This Alaska Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/2. 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.
Tue 5/69:41 pmSAN - MCO
Nonstop4h 59mAlaska Airlines
Sat 5/105:56 pmMCO - SAN
Nonstop5h 24mAlaska Airlines
Deal found 4/2$278
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/2. 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 Delta is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sun 6/2910:15 pmSAN - MCO
1 stop8h 25mDelta
Fri 7/46:15 amMCO - SAN
1 stop10h 41mDelta
Deal found 4/2$317
This Hawaiian Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/2. 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 Hawaiian Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 5/89:41 pmSAN - MCO
Nonstop4h 59mHawaiian Airlines
Sat 5/105:56 pmMCO - SAN
Nonstop5h 24mHawaiian Airlines
Deal found 4/2$318
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/2. 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.
Thu 9/411:10 amSAN - MCO
2 stops8h 15mSouthwest
Tue 9/93:50 pmMCO - SAN
2 stops9h 00mSouthwest
Deal found 4/2$329
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/2. 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 American Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 4/239:41 pmSAN - MCO
Nonstop4h 59mAmerican Airlines
Thu 5/13:14 pmMCO - SAN
1 stop8h 38mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 4/2$347
This Sun Country Air deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/2. 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 Sun Country Air is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 10/235:57 pmSAN - MCO
1 stop13h 42mSun Country Air
Sat 11/14:14 pmMCO - SAN
1 stop28h 53mSun Country Air
Deal found 4/2$355

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Customize your flight search to find flights from San Diego to Orlando 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 April 3, 2025.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from San Diego to Orlando Airport that are best for you.

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Orlando

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Price

San DiegoOrlando

SAN - MCO

SANMCO

San Diego

Mon 5/5

9:08 pm-7:32 pm

2 stops19h 24m

Orlando

Thu 5/8

9:36 am-11:56 pm

3 stops17h 20m

$256

San DiegoOrlando

SAN - MCO

SANMCO

San Diego

Tue 5/20

8:00 am-6:32 pm

1 stop7h 32m

Orlando

Wed 5/28

6:24 pm-11:47 pm

1 stop8h 23m

$257

San DiegoOrlando

SAN - MCO

SANMCO

San Diego

Mon 4/14

9:19 pm-7:15 am

1 stop6h 56m

Orlando

Tue 4/15

3:14 pm-12:14 am

1 stop12h 00m

$258

San DiegoOrlando

SAN - MCO

SANMCO

San Diego

Thu 4/24

9:41 pm-5:40 am

Nonstop4h 59m

Orlando

Tue 4/29

2:40 pm-12:42 am

1 stop13h 02m

$260

San DiegoOrlando

SAN - MCO

SANMCO

San Diego

Wed 8/13

11:51 am-12:11 am

1 stop9h 20m

Orlando

Wed 9/17

5:00 am-8:57 am

1 stop6h 57m

$275

San DiegoOrlando

SAN - MCO

SANMCO

San Diego

Tue 5/6

9:41 pm-5:40 am

Nonstop4h 59m

Orlando

Sat 5/10

5:56 pm-8:20 pm

Nonstop5h 24m

$278

San DiegoOrlando

SAN - MCO

SANMCO

San Diego

Mon 5/5

11:05 am-6:55 pm

Nonstop4h 50m

Orlando

Wed 5/14

5:00 pm-10:00 pm

1 stop8h 00m

$293

San DiegoOrlando

SAN - MCO

SANMCO

San Diego

Thu 7/17

9:50 pm-6:00 am

Nonstop5h 10m

Orlando

Wed 7/23

7:00 am-9:04 am

Nonstop5h 04m

$298

San DiegoOrlando

SAN - MCO

SANMCO

San Diego

Fri 6/20

6:28 pm-5:36 am

1 stop8h 08m

Orlando

Sat 6/21

5:12 pm-10:24 pm

1 stop8h 12m

$334

San DiegoOrlando

SAN - MCO

SANMCO

San Diego

Sat 5/3

9:08 pm-12:14 am

2 stops24h 06m

$135

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Compare providers for flights from San Diego to Orlando

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 San Diego to Orlando in April.
ProviderPrice AccuracyTrust Score*
ExpediaPrice Accuracy1 starTrust Score*3 stars
FlightHubPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
eDreamsPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
CheapflightsfaresPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*2 stars
PricelinePrice Accuracy1 starTrust Score*3 stars
MytripPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
FareScanPrice Accuracy-Trust Score*3 stars
GotogatePrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
FlightnetworkPrice Accuracy-Trust Score*3 stars
CheapfaremartPrice Accuracy-Trust Score*3 stars

*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 San Diego-Orlando Airport flights, users find the pricing of FlightHub to be most consistent on Cheapflights vs. FlightHub Users can find the same prices on San Diego-Orlando Airport flight deals on Cheapflights vs. FlightHub >95% of the time. Price accuracy is based on data collected from San Diego-Orlando Airport flight searches over the past month and is updated monthly.
  • Most trusted provider: When it comes to deals on San Diego-Orlando Airport 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 San Diego-Orlando Airport flight deals. Provider user feedback score is based on Cheapflights searches over the past month and is updated monthly.

The best insider tips for San Diego to Orlando Airport flights

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SAN

Plan for traffic congestion when heading to SAN. Arrive at least two hours early to avoid stress.

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Best time to book a flight from San Diego to Orlando

Have a flexible travel schedule? Discover the best time to fly to Orlando from San Diego with our price prediction graph.
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Everything you need to know about your flight from San Diego to Orlando Airport

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

Use this chart to determine the optimal time to book a round-trip flight from San Diego to Orlando. Price data was last updated on March 28, 2025.

The best time to book flights from San Diego to Orlando Airport is 27 days before your desired departure date. The cost of your flight will likely increase significantly if you book two weeks in advance of your flight.

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

Currently, May is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from San Diego to Orlando Airport (average of $206). Flying from San Diego to Orlando Airport in November is currently the most expensive (average of $289). 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 SAN to MCO?

Find hourly flight availability from San Diego to Orlando. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated April 3, 2025.

It’s optimal to fly from San Diego to Orlando Airport at noon. By choosing this option you can save up to 20% on the cost of your flight, compared to a flight in the morning.

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

Use this chart to determine the cheapest time to fly round-trip from San Diego to Orlando. Price data was last updated on March 30, 2025.

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

Weekly flight availability from San Diego to Orlando Airport

Explore weekly flight availability from San Diego to Orlando. Discover flights operating on different days of the week, giving you the flexibility to choose a travel day that best fits your plans. Compare info to find the most convenient option for your journey. Data last updated April 3, 2025.

The most flights from SAN to MCO are scheduled on a Monday (11 on average). You will have fewer flight options on Saturday, which is when the least amount of flights are scheduled (4 on average).

Rainfall in Orlando by month

Plan your trip to Orlando by taking into account the average rainfall totals by month.

In terms of precipitation, rainfall in Orlando Airport ranges from 2.4 - 8.7 inches per month. June is typically the wettest month, when rainfall can reach 8.7 in. November is typically the driest time to visit Orlando Airport when rainfall is around 2.4 in.

Temperature in Orlando by month

Plan your trip to Orlando by taking into account the average temperature totals by month.

If weather is an important factor for your trip to Orlando Airport, use this chart to help with planning. For those seeking warmer temperatures, July is the ideal time of year to visit, when temperatures reach an average of 84.2 F. Travelers looking to avoid the cold should look outside of January, when temperatures are typically at their lowest (around 60.8 F).

Reviews of airlines servicing Orlando

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to Orlando. 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 Orlando. Reviews last updated April 3, 2025.
Peruse reviews from past customers who have flown with Breeze Airways, Alaska Airlines and Southwest from San Diego to Orlando to help guide your decision. In addition to providing an overall rating, users have also rated airlines in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Breeze Airways
8.1
Very good
157 reviews

Overall

8.1

Crew

8.8

Boarding

8.3

Entertainment

6.6

Comfort

8.2

Food

6.7

Reviews

1 / 11
10.0
Excellent

Dena,Dec 2024

LAS - BDL

It was comfortable and the crew was great! A few free snacks offered would be nice!
Breeze Airways
8.1
Very good
157 reviews
Breeze Airways
8.1
Very good
157 reviews

Overall

8.1

Crew

8.8

Boarding

8.3

Entertainment

6.6

Comfort

8.2

Food

6.7

Reviews

1 / 11
10.0
Excellent

Dena,Dec 2024

LAS - BDL

It was comfortable and the crew was great! A few free snacks offered would be nice!
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
9,825 reviews
Breeze Airways
8.1
Very good
157 reviews

Overall

8.1

Crew

8.8

Boarding

8.3

Entertainment

6.6

Comfort

8.2

Food

6.7

Reviews

1 / 11
10.0
Excellent

Dena,Dec 2024

LAS - BDL

It was comfortable and the crew was great! A few free snacks offered would be nice!
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,274 reviews
Breeze Airways
8.1
Very good
157 reviews

Overall

8.1

Crew

8.8

Boarding

8.3

Entertainment

6.6

Comfort

8.2

Food

6.7

Reviews

1 / 11
10.0
Excellent

Dena,Dec 2024

LAS - BDL

It was comfortable and the crew was great! A few free snacks offered would be nice!
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,897 reviews
Breeze Airways
8.1
Very good
157 reviews

Overall

8.1

Crew

8.8

Boarding

8.3

Entertainment

6.6

Comfort

8.2

Food

6.7

Reviews

1 / 11
10.0
Excellent

Dena,Dec 2024

LAS - BDL

It was comfortable and the crew was great! A few free snacks offered would be nice!
Hawaiian Airlines
7.9
Good
2,344 reviews
Breeze Airways
8.1
Very good
157 reviews

Overall

8.1

Crew

8.8

Boarding

8.3

Entertainment

6.6

Comfort

8.2

Food

6.7

Reviews

1 / 11
10.0
Excellent

Dena,Dec 2024

LAS - BDL

It was comfortable and the crew was great! A few free snacks offered would be nice!

Related info for your journey

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from San Diego to Orlando. 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 from for flights from San Diego to Orlando?

    Located just 2.6 mi from the city center, San Diego is the airport most travelers will use when flying to Orlando from San Diego. Booking flights from San Diego (SAN) to Orlando should be relatively easy as there are 8 daily outbound flights to Orlando from 8 different airlines.

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

    Spirit Airlines, at $256, was found to be the cheapest airline from San Diego to Orlando Airport.Alternate airlines to your destination round-trip include Frontier and United Airlines. Users have found that Spirit Airlines is 32% cheaper than the other options available to this destination.

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

    For one-way options, check prices for Spirit Airlines. According to our data, you can fly for as low as $135. Users have also found prices from $138 and $149 on Frontier and Southwest, respectively.

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

    Before booking your flight to Orlando Airport from San Diego, check out the most reliable airlines to get you to your destination on time: American Airlines (70%), Alaska Airlines (70%), LATAM Airlines( 69%).

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

    On average you can expect to pay $322 for a flight from San Diego to Orlando Airport. The cheapest flight overall is $128 while the most popular route, (San Diego - Orlando) is currently priced at $189.

  • Where are the most common layover locations when flying from San Diego to Orlando Airport?

    Most of the time, San Diego to Orlando Airport flights that have layovers will stop in Phoenix.

  • What are some popular things to do or see while on a layover in Phoenix?

    The majority of Phoenix visitors spend their time at Chase Field, Desert Ridge Marketplace, and Phoenix Symphony Hall. Chase Field, Desert Ridge Marketplace, and Phoenix Symphony Hall can be visited by traveling about 4.0 mi, 16.7 mi, and 4.3 mi respectively from Phoenix Sky Harbor Intl. Those on a layover in Phoenix in need of a rental car can book one at Phoenix Sky Harbor Intl for about $64.

  • Where are the least popular layover locations for San Diego to Orlando Airport flights?

    Of the flights from San Diego to Orlando Airport that have layovers, the fewest flights stop in Dallas.

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

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

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

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

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

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from San Diego to Orlando 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 San Diego to Orlando Airport?

    Currently, May is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from San Diego to Orlando Airport (average of $206). Flying from San Diego to Orlando Airport in November is currently the most expensive (average of $289). 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 San Diego to Orlando

Discover the top 8 airlines that operate flights from San Diego to Orlando. 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 April 3, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Spirit AirlinesCheapest$76Average$226FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time65%
FrontierCheapest$104Average$194FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%
DeltaCheapest$214Average$319FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
United AirlinesCheapest$220Average$371FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
American AirlinesCheapest$227Average$434FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
Alaska AirlinesCheapest$247Average$404FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
Hawaiian AirlinesCheapest$257Average$402FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time85%
SouthwestCheapest$282Average$427FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time63%

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