Travelling from San Diego International Airport (SAN) to Orlando International Airport (MCO): what you need to know
Hop on a direct flight from San Diego International Airport to Orlando International Airport and you'll be travelling for an average of 4 hours 50 minutes.
The timezone in Orlando is UTC-4, which is three hours ahead of San Diego.
Flights from SAN to MCO start from 09:23 — the earliest with Alaska Airlines. The last service of the day is at 22:45 with Alaska Airlines. In total, there are 11 weekly San Diego International Airport to Orlando International Airport flights.
Get to the airport on time so you don't miss your SAN to MCO flight. Be there at least two hours ahead for international flights and an hour early for domestic departures to avoid the stress of rushing.
During popular months like July, you'll want to get to the airport earlier than normal. Arrive two hours before domestic departures and four hours ahead for an international flight when you fly during a peak period in general.
Alaska Airlines is your gateway to discovering Orlando (and maybe even some other exciting parts of United States!). Browse the direct flights from San Diego International Airport to Orlando International Airport offered by this popular carrier.
The airline most travellers fly with on this route is Alaska Airlines.
Alaska Airlines is the most punctual carrier that operates SAN to MCO flights.
If you'd like to explore another city along the way, just uncheck 'Direct flights only' when searching for your ticket from San Diego International Airport to Orlando International Airport. These are the top stopovers between SAN and MCO:
Austin-Bergstrom International Airport
Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport
George Bush Intercontinental Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from San Diego International Airport (SAN) to Orlando International Airport (MCO)
At the moment, ر.ق. 244 is the cheapest price we've found for a one-way San Diego International Airport to Orlando International Airport flight. The best price for a return plane ticket is ر.ق. 506. Remember that fares can change due to availability when booking.
Book six months before your departure date. After crunching the numbers on our calendar, this is how far you should book ahead to find cheap tickets from SAN to MCO.
The cheapest month for flights from San Diego International Airport to Orlando International Airport is May. Use the 'Whole month' tool to find the lowest airfares if you have flexible travel dates.
Save time looking for cheap flights from SAN to MCO by creating a Price Alert. You'll get an email or notification on the app when a new discounted fare appears.
Secure the perfect flight for you with the help of the filters. To see the 'Fastest,' 'Cheapest' or 'Best' flights from San Diego International Airport to Orlando International Airport, use the 'Sort by' tool. You can also filter by airline, departure and arrival times, and number of stops.
Handy information about San Diego International Airport (SAN)
SAN's address is Airport Drive.
Of all flights leaving San Diego International Airport, 71.38% arrive on time at their destination.
To reach San Diego International Airport from central San Diego, it takes around 10 minutes by car. Of course, this depends on traffic conditions. It's approximately 5 kilometres from the airport to the city centre.
Catching public transport? You can expect a journey time of around 20 minutes.
Need a handy hotel near SAN? If you've booked an early flight from San Diego International Airport to Orlando International Airport, these stays will have you sleeping moments from check-in:
Arriving at Orlando International Airport (MCO)
The last thing you want is a long journey to your hotel if you're arriving on a late San Diego International Airport to Orlando International Airport flight. Stay at one of these accommodation options near MCO instead:
Say yes to new adventures by picking up an Orlando International Airport rental car. Grab your wheels from Sonic, Dollar or Budget to explore Orlando and beyond.
For the lowest price, reserve your ride from Orlando International Airport around two weeks in advance.
Getting from Orlando International Airport (MCO) to central Orlando
The address for MCO is One Airport Boulevard.
From Orlando International Airport, Orlando is approximately 32 kilometres away. It takes around 20 minutes to reach the centre driving.
When to fly to Orlando International Airport (MCO)
The quietest month for a flight from San Diego International Airport to Orlando International Airport is May, while July is the most popular. Choose the ideal time to go to Orlando based on whether you prefer a faster pace or a more relaxed vibe.
Before locking in your flight from San Diego International Airport to Orlando International Airport, think about the kind of weather you like. July is the warmest month in Orlando, with temperatures ranging from 23ºC to 34ºC.
January has average temperatures of between 7ºC and 23ºC. Look for cheap tickets from SAN to MCO around that time if you'd rather travel in cooler conditions.
Explore more of United States
Orlando is easy to fall in love with, but there are so many other parts of United States waiting to be discovered. Around 209 kilometres north of Orlando, a trip to Jacksonville will keep you on the move. Start with popular sights like 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. Start your sightseeing at Wynwood Walls, Vizcaya Museum and Gardens and American Airlines Arena.
