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Cheap Flights from Orlando to California

Cheapest round-trip prices found by our users on KAYAK in the last 72 hours
Los Angeles
Los Angelesnonstop$242
San Francisco
San Francisco1 stop$357
San Diego
San Diegononstop$277
San Jose
San Jose1 stop$261
Palm Springs
Palm Springs1 stop$379
Fresno
Fresno1 stop$275
San Luis Obispo
San Luis Obispo1 stop$399
Bakersfield
Bakersfield1 stop$358
Arcata
Arcata2 stops$665
Reno
Reno1 stop$252
Los Angeles
Los Angelesnonstop$242
San Francisco
San Francisco1 stop$357
San Diego
San Diegononstop$277
San Jose
San Jose1 stop$261
Palm Springs
Palm Springs1 stop$379
Fresno
Fresno1 stop$275
San Luis Obispo
San Luis Obispo1 stop$399
Bakersfield
Bakersfield1 stop$358
Arcata
Arcata2 stops$665
Reno
Reno1 stop$252

Book Cheap Orlando to California Plane Tickets

 
Here are some of the best deals found on KAYAK recently from the most popular airlines for round-trip flights from Orlando to California that are departing in the next months. While these flights were available on KAYAK in the last 72 hours, prices and availability are subject to change and deals may expire.
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Recent round-trip flight deals from Orlando to California

Wed, Jul 29 - Fri, Jul 31
Frontier Logo
6:16 pm - 8:10 pm
MCO
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LAS
4h 54mnonstop
Frontier Logo
9:42 pm - 5:30 am
LAS
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MCO
4h 48mnonstop
$189Frontier
Sat, Jul 25 - Thu, Jul 30
Frontier Logo
10:15 am - 12:04 pm
MCO
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LAS
4h 49mnonstop
Frontier Logo
9:42 pm - 5:30 am
LAS
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MCO
4h 48mnonstop
$190Frontier
Wed, Aug 5 - Sat, Aug 15
Frontier Logo
10:15 am - 12:04 pm
MCO
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LAS
4h 49mnonstop
Frontier Logo
7:05 am - 11:05 pm
LAS
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MCO
13h 00m
1 stop
$191Frontier
Sat, Jul 25 - Tue, Jul 28
Frontier Logo
6:16 pm - 8:10 pm
MCO
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LAS
4h 54mnonstop
Frontier Logo
9:00 am - 4:56 pm
LAS
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MCO
4h 56mnonstop
$192Frontier
Sat, Jul 25 - Tue, Jul 28
Frontier Logo
6:16 pm - 8:10 pm
MCO
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LAS
4h 54mnonstop
Frontier Logo
9:42 pm - 5:30 am
LAS
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MCO
4h 48mnonstop
$193Frontier
Tue, Oct 27 - Mon, Nov 2
Delta Logo
9:20 am - 4:27 pm
MCO
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SMF
10h 07m
1 stop
Delta Logo
7:18 pm - 6:29 am
SMF
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MCO
8h 11m
1 stop
$257Delta
Wed, Sep 16 - Mon, Sep 21
Southwest Logo
4:00 pm - 8:30 pm
MCO
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SJC
7h 30m
1 stop
Southwest Logo
8:00 pm - 6:00 am
SJC
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MCO
7h 00m
1 stop
$320Southwest
Sat, Aug 1 - Sat, Aug 1
Delta Logo
6:28 am - 10:38 am
MCO
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SJC
7h 10m
1 stop
Delta Logo
5:01 pm - 6:00 am
SJC
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MCO
9h 59m
1 stop
$323Delta
Thu, Aug 6 - Tue, Aug 11
American Airlines Logo
6:30 am - 10:50 am
MCO
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SJC
7h 20m
1 stop
American Airlines Logo
6:00 am - 5:28 pm
SJC
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MCO
8h 28m
1 stop
$325American Airlines
Wed, Aug 12 - Mon, Aug 17
United Airlines Logo
2:05 pm - 6:29 pm
MCO
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SFO
7h 24m
1 stop
United Airlines Logo
11:59 pm - 8:24 am
SFO
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MCO
5h 25mnonstop
$359United Airlines
Booking Insights

KAYAK's insights & trends for Orlando to California flights

Get data-powered insights and trends into flights from Orlando to California to help you find the cheapest flights, the best time to fly and much more.

How much is a round-trip flight from Orlando Airport to California?

This analysis is based on the cheapest round-trip price found on KAYAK in the last 12 months by searching for a flight from Orlando Airport to California departing in September.

What is the cheapest Orlando Airport to California flight route?

Data is based on round-trip flight searches on KAYAK over the past month.

The cheapest ticket to California from Orlando Airport found in the last 5 days was to John Wayne (Santa Ana), at $139 round-trip. The most popular route is from Orlando Airport (MCO) to Los Angeles (LAX), and the cheapest round-trip airline ticket found on this route in the last 5 days was $239.

What is the cheapest time of day to fly to California?

The average price for all round-trip flights from Orlando Airport to California depending on the time of departure, clicked by users on KAYAK in the last 2 weeks.

The cheapest time of day to fly to California is generally in the evening, when round-trip flights cost $307 on average. Morning departures are around 46% more expensive than evening flights, on average. The most expensive time of day to fly to California is generally at night, which is peak travel time and where the average cost of a ticket is $757.

Can I save money by flying with a layover from Orlando Airport to California?

The average round-trip price for all non-stop flights, flights with one layover, and flights with two layovers for the route found by users searching on KAYAK in the last 2 weeks.

No, with an average price for the route of $364, prices are generally cheapest when you fly direct.

What is the cheapest month to fly from Orlando Airport to California?

To calculate monthly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each month over the last year for round-trip flights from Orlando Airport to California, removes the top 0.1% to account for outliers, and then takes the median of all values for each month.

The cheapest month for flights from Orlando Airport to California is October, when tickets cost $239 (return) on average. On the other hand, the most expensive months are June and March, when the average cost of round-trip tickets is $380 and $360 respectively.

What’s the cheapest day of the week to fly from Orlando to California?

The average price of all round-trip flights from Orlando Airport to California clicked on KAYAK for each day over the last 12 months.

For Orlando to California, Thursday is the cheapest day to fly on average and Sunday is the most expensive. Flying from California back to Orlando, the best deals are generally found on Wednesday, with Sunday being the most expensive.

How far in advance should I book a flight from Orlando Airport to California?

To calculate weekly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each week before departure over the last year for round-trip flights from Orlando Airport to California, removes the top 0.1% to account for outliers, and then takes the average of all the values for each week.

To get a below average price on the flight from Orlando Airport to California, you should book around 3 weeks before departure, which saves you about 26% compared to booking last minute. For the absolute cheapest price, our data suggests you should book 11 weeks before departure.

Good to know

Low seasonJanuary
Cheapest flight$98
Best time to beat the crowds with an average 5% drop in price.
Most popular time to fly and prices are also 3% lower on average.
Flight from Orlando Airport to Las Vegas

Flights from Orlando to California: the best tips from KAYAK users

Insights shared by verified travelers who flew the route from Orlando to California 
JamesFlew with Alaska Airlines
MCO
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SAN
Jan 2026
My advise is to pack lightly to avoid paying for the cost of one bag in the amount of 35 dollars. The amount isn't the worst I've paid, for my traveling bag but so many individuals used the overhead luggage rack as well as a back pack that didn't pay for transporting a large suitcase that I intend to do the same in the future.
BrianFlew with Alaska Airlines
MCO
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SAN
Jan 2026
I would say bring a backup snack or pre-order food with Alaska. I love Alaska airlines' new food options.
Verified travelerFlew with Alaska Airlines
MCO
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SFO
Nov 2024
Use their app, it’s great & they notify boarding, etc
LorraineFlew with Alaska Airlines
MCO
-
SAN
Mar 2024
Do get there 2 hrs. ahead as security lines can be long.
FranciscoFlew with Alaska Airlines
MCO
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SAN
May 2024
Make sure to read all the disclaimer disclosures before booking.

FAQs - booking California flights

  • What types of flight options are available to California from Orlando Sanford International Airport?

    Situated about 35 miles from Orlando International Airport (MCO), Orlando Sanford International Airport (SFO) is a good alternative for people finding flights to California. From this airport, you can find a one-stop flight aboard a combination of Allegiant Air and American Airlines that has a layover at Austin-Bergstrom International Airport (AUS) before arriving at Los Angeles International Airport (LAX). You can also fly on a combination of Allegiant Air and United Airlines to San Francisco International Airport (SFO), which also includes a layover at Austin-Bergstrom International Airport.

  • Do any airlines on this route allow children to fly by themselves?

    United Airlines ensures a secure and supportive travel experience for children flying alone through its Unaccompanied Minor service. Tailored to youngsters aged 5 to 14, the program provides dedicated assistance from check-in to arrival. Trained staff supervises boarding, offers in-flight support, and facilitates a secure handover at the destination. Regular updates for parents or guardians enhance peace of mind.

  • Can I find an airline on this route that can offer me a specialized meal for my limited dietary needs?

    American Airlines caters to diverse dietary needs with its range of specialized meals. Passengers can request options such as vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free, and diabetic-friendly meals during the booking process. These specialized meals ensure that passengers with specific dietary requirements or preferences have a satisfying dining experience on board.

  • If I am looking for the most environmentally-friendly way to make this trip, what would be a good airline choice?

    Delta Air Lines is at the forefront of sustainability in the aviation industry. The airline actively prioritizes initiatives to minimize its environmental impact, investing in fuel-efficient aircraft and exploring sustainable aviation fuels. Delta participates in carbon offset programs and sets ambitious goals for emissions reduction, aiming for carbon neutrality. Through these efforts, Delta contributes significantly to a more sustainable future for aviation, aligning with global environmental objectives and demonstrating responsible corporate practices in the pursuit of a greener industry.

  • How does KAYAK find such low prices on flights from Orlando to California?

    KAYAK is a travel search engine. That means we look across the web to find the best prices we can find for our users. With over 2 billion flight queries processed yearly, we are able to display a variety of prices and options on flights from Orlando to California.

  • How does KAYAK's flight Price Forecast tool help me choose the right time to buy my flight ticket from Orlando to California?

    KAYAK’s flight Price Forecast tool uses historical data to determine whether the price for a flight from Orlando to California is likely to change within 7 days, so travelers know whether to wait or book now.

  • What is the Hacker Fare option on flights from Orlando to California?

    Hacker Fares allow you to combine one-way tickets in order to save you money over a traditional round-trip ticket. You could then fly from Orlando to California with an airline and back with another airline.

  • What is KAYAK's "flexible dates" feature and why should I care when looking for a flight from Orlando to California?

    Sometimes travel dates aren't set in stone. If your preferred travel dates have some wiggle room, flexible dates will show you all the options when flying from Orlando to California up to 3 days before/after your preferred dates. You can then pick the flights that suit you best.

Top tips for finding cheap flights to California

  • Looking for a cheap flight? 25% of our users found tickets from Orlando to the following destinations at these prices or less: Las Vegas $174 one-way - $296 round-trip; Los Angeles $196 one-way - $378 round-trip
  • One of the quickest trips you can make from Orlando to California is to travel on a nonstop flight aboard United Airlines, American Airlines, or Delta Air Lines that travel from Orlando International Airport (MCO) to Los Angeles International Airport (LAX).
  • Passengers who want to fly to San Francisco can choose nonstop flights aboard Alaska Airlines or United Airlines that depart from Orlando International Airport and arrive at San Francisco International Airport (SFO).
  • If your destination in California is the coastal city of San Diego, there are nonstop flights aboard Alaska Airlines that travel from Orlando International Airport to San Diego International Airport (SAN).
  • If you are departing early in the morning for a flight to California from Orlando International Airport, a better choice than getting up quite early to drive yourself to the airport is to stay at the Hyatt Regency Orlando International Airport, which you will find inside the main terminal on Level Four.
  • If you plan on visiting Sacramento, the capital of California, you can travel there on a nonstop flight that departs from Orlando International Airport and arrives at Sacramento International Airport (SMF) aboard Southwest Airlines.

Reviews of the top 5 airlines serving from Orlando to California

 
See real verified KAYAK customer reviews for airlines flying from Orlando to California. Airline scores are aggregated from all reviews left by passengers on KAYAK after flying with an airline. KAYAK doesn’t show reviews that are older than 5 years. Learn how KAYAK collects reviews.
Need help choosing which airline to fly with from Orlando to California? KAYAK airline reviews give an overall score for each airline based on loads of factors, including comfort, boarding, in-flight entertainment and more, to make your decision easier. See airline scores according to verified KAYAK customer reviews.
7.9
SouthwestOverall score based on 4246 reviews
7.0Food
8.6Crew
8.0Comfort
7.5Entertainment
8.1Boarding
Airline reviews

Kayak could’ve posted the correct gate number. Almost missed my flight.

8.0 ExcellentValerie, Jun 2026
MCO - ATL
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Kayak could’ve posted the correct gate number. Almost missed my flight.

Slow boarding, limited food and drink portions. Bad delays and turbulence

The checking experience in Orlando was terrible, almost missed the flight. Too many travelers and Southwest completely understaffed.

Communication about the delayed flight was poor. We were told to move gates three times but that was bad information. We went from gate 128 to gate 126 and then to gate 123 and back to gate 126. Communication about the delay was bad. Ended up being 1 1/2 hour late getting home.

I liked it better when you were truer to your roots Am paying more for less fun

I was supposed to be on a later flight. When I showed up at the gate, the woman working there was extremely helpful getting moved up to this earlier flight.

I realize they are still working out kinks with the new boarding process, but by the time I boarded in group 5, most of the bins were full. All airlines should better enforce small bags and jackets going under the seats until everyone has boarded.

I appreciate the staff who allowed me to board though I arrived a little late! Regarding the assigned seating, I had booked my flight before this change and wasn't aware of the change at the time, and so I didn't select a seat at booking as I didn't realize it was relevant. Better communication about the change would have been helpful for preparing.

Near 4 hour flight with only 1 service. Had to use call button to request water. Internet and power not working until into flight. Internet would stop working during flight.

My flight was delayed 50 minutes and we were rushed to board to then sit for 15 minutes until the pilot arrived. Unacceptable since we could have waited to board. Also the delayed flight was updated AFTER we boarded to more than the 10 minutes as originally stated.

Five hour delays every hour, I wish it were all at once

Got rerouted from a straight flight from Orlando to Atlanta to Knoxville to a flight from Orlando to Detroit to Knoxville! Seriously!! Flight delay out of Detroit! Long day for what should have been a pretty easy travel day!

Clean planes and not take my comfort class seat away.

Much better than Latam, the worse airline company ever. I hope I don't have the need to fly Latam ever in my life again.

Flight was delayed it was hot while sitting on the plane, one engine was working on the plane until they had to do some jimmy rigging down the runway in order for the other engine to charge up. It was ridiculous

Landed without a gate ready. Plane is extremely old and dirty.

All the amenities was wonderful, if they could keep their prices that low. I'd fly with them all the time.

I have diamond medallion status and usually we are in comfort plus . We were in main this time ( which was fine ) and my husband wanted wine . I have at least 10 vouchers for drinks that are good for this year and next! The attendant would not take the picture of the voucher as proof and never came back to check as She asked me to pull it up on delta Wi-Fi. Instead my husband just used his Amex to buy the wine . Disappointing!!!

The only thing nice I can say is the flight crew was really nice and apologetic about the situation. They shared as much information as they had and advised us on what we could do about missing connecting flights. The boarding process was so slow. The gate agent was working by herself and should have had someone working with her. It took almost an hour to board because she was trying to board a full flight of people and provide customer service to everyone who was flying standby and/or had questions. It was really chaotic. This didn't help the fact that we were delayed and folks were missing connections the longer it took.

Non stop on long haul is the way to go. Great experience

The boarding process was straightforward. One pertinent observation regarding all boarding procedures is that if an individual requires assistance or possesses a special status and is part of preboarding, it is advisable to limit the number of passengers who can preboard with them, rather than the entire, sometimes large, companion groups. The seats are uncomfortable, and the entertainment options are significantly inferior compared to other airlines. During the snack service, I requested an additional bag of snacks, but my request was denied. Initially, the flight attendant agreed to my request.becoming a strange accurate moment. The flight duration was four hours.

Experience was great - no complaints. Took off on time, landed early. Got to the gate relatively quickly - took a little bit of extra time to deplane but nothing excessive.

Economy plus was so cramped I could not use my laptop. It was beyond bad.

Very turbulent trip made it pretty bearable, plus the lack of refreshments served and the lack of any air conditioning before takeoff which took an hour or more.

I liked all the informational texts. I always knew where to go and when .

Awful. Worst airline I have ever been on. Crew were among the rudest people I have ever dealt with. United staff members were rude and disrespectful. My flight was delayed, causing me to miss a connecting flight. I understand things happen, but when staff start lying about what actually happened, that is when I have an issue. Just be honest, really it isn’t that hard. I’m being very honest with this review and I don’t find this difficult what so ever. In fact, because of United Airlines, my Christmas holiday was off to a really rocky start. As someone who has traveled across the world, it has only been United that I have had a truly awful experience.

Asked several times dairy free options and was ignored. Was told chips was the only thing I could have that I should have put it on my profile “which it is”. Very unprofessional. WiFi didn’t work have the flight. Overall a very bad experience.

My window shade didn’t work. So I missed coming into my city. ☹️

It was terrible because the flight was delayed for 3 hours.

Any flight that gets from point A to B with no drama is excellent.

My original flight got delayed day of so I had to rebook it from one layover to two layovers. The flight also left earlier which was a slight inconvenience but manageable. Then my first connection flight got delayed 3 separate times for a total of 2 hours delayed, causing me to miss my second connection flight back to Santa Barbara. Now, because of this missed flight, I am missing my college classes that I pay for.

Flight: Started on time. Comfortable flight. Arrived on time. Crew: Very cordial and helpful. Drinks and snack was served with a smile. Overall enjoyed the trip. Regards, Hari Doss Chanchala Doss

It was great. Smooth flight, comfortable, left on time and landed on time.

Really good. I accidentally left my duffel on the plane and the reps were so friendly in retrieving it.

Overall good. The pilots and flight attendants are excellent! The equipment was the issue on my First flight as they had to wait for a part to be installed. So the take off was at least 30 minutes later.

Wish they didnt delay off-boarding for 10 minutes so i could connect to my flight from miami to tampa

I have a gluten allergy so didn't have any food

I enjoyed the extra leg room compared to other airlines. The first stewards made my daughter’s birthday special by giving her an extra snack. Then the last one coming home from Chicago to Appleton made our night really enjoyable Thanks for making our trip enjoyable

We had 3 flights. 1 & 2 were on the same plane but we had to de-board just to re-board 30 mins later. That may have been due to a crew change though. Our 3rd flight had a couple “maintenance” issues that held us up. They were quickly resolved but it took forever for someone to bring the paperwork needed so we could leave. Apparently there was a computer glitch so a driver had to bring a physical copy. It delayed us about 1 1/2 hrs. The flights themselves were smooth & no problems. For boarding, I don’t know why they don’t start with the back of the plane & move forward. It would eliminate the back up from people trying to find their seats & put their bags in the overhead bins. Unless you’re on an overseas flight, there is no food, you get a beverage & either a small bag of pretzels or a biscuit cookie. Take your own food or snacks of you want something more.

Internet was a bit expensive and did not work ask that week otherwise a good flight

Flight got delayed for 5 hours no good explanation was offered ;(

The experience was good. No frills but I got there safe and sound and on time.

After boarding and un-boarding twice over 6+hours, the flight was canceled.

Severe turbulence. Captain never came on to reassure passengers after things settled down.

Boarding in Orlando was not good. Giant mob at the gate, should have been lines.

My flight was delayed by two hours which made it so that I would miss my layover flight. I stood in line for customer service for over an hour and when I reached the agent she told me to scan a QR code and it'll give me options. I wasn't offered any help, guidance or compensation, only told that I have options but that I had to figure it all out myself. I was refunded part of the trip and had to buy an expensive same day ticket from another airline in order to get home. I will never fly Frontier again.

The confirmation # CK8GNW and my name was not recognized/in Frontier system. I was able to check in on Frintier app so i went to the Frontier ticket agent, at time they told me that my name/ confirmation did not show up as a purchased ticket. I had to purchase a new ticket that cost $289.00 one way.

The crew was delayed because they came on another flight that was delayed due to weather 10pm flight left at 1.30 am The airline made no effort to align alternate crew

Worst airline experience. They were rude and kept changing our seats and/or giving our seats away so our family didn’t get to sit with each other. Almost everyone we dealt with at both airports with this airline was rude. The app kept giving us wrong information making things take longer. Dealing with them before TSA can take close to an hour…longer than I’ve ever had to deal with before. Never using this airline again.

Seats are uncomfortable but price is good. Guess I can put up with misery for four hours.

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