$73 Find Cheap Flights from Orlando to California

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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 Angeles1 stop$164
San Francisco
San Franciscononstop$212
San Diego
San Diego1 stop$230
San Jose
San Jose1 stop$225
Palm Springs
Palm Springs1 stop$351
Fresno
Fresno1 stop$253
San Luis Obispo
San Luis Obispo1 stop$329
Bakersfield
Bakersfield1 stop$438
Arcata
Arcata1 stop$325
Merced
Merced1 stop$422
Reno
Reno1 stop$215
Sacramento
Sacramento1 stop$193
Los Angeles
Los Angeles1 stop$164
San Francisco
San Franciscononstop$212
San Diego
San Diego1 stop$230
San Jose
San Jose1 stop$225
Palm Springs
Palm Springs1 stop$351
Fresno
Fresno1 stop$253
San Luis Obispo
San Luis Obispo1 stop$329
Bakersfield
Bakersfield1 stop$438
Arcata
Arcata1 stop$325
Merced
Merced1 stop$422
Reno
Reno1 stop$215
Sacramento
Sacramento1 stop$193

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.
Discover the best prices for you by selecting your travel dates on KAYAK.

Recent round-trip flight deals from Orlando to California

Sat, Feb 7 - Tue, Feb 10
Frontier Logo
4:19 pm - 5:37 pm
MCO
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LAS
28h 18m
1 stop
Frontier Logo
11:03 pm - 6:30 am
LAS
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MCO
4h 27mnonstop
$141Frontier
Thu, Feb 26 - Tue, Mar 3
Frontier Logo
8:23 pm - 9:02 am
MCO
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LAS
15h 39m
1 stop
Frontier Logo
11:03 pm - 6:30 am
LAS
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MCO
4h 27mnonstop
$143Frontier
Thu, Jan 29 - Sun, Feb 1
American Airlines Logo
5:30 am - 10:45 am
MCO
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SMF
8h 15m
1 stop
American Airlines Logo
7:21 pm - 5:26 am
SMF
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MCO
7h 05m
1 stop
$193American Airlines
Fri, Jan 30 - Tue, Feb 3
American Airlines Logo
5:18 pm - 11:30 pm
MCO
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SMF
9h 12m
1 stop
American Airlines Logo
6:05 am - 5:03 pm
SMF
-
MCO
7h 58m
1 stop
$201American Airlines
Wed, Mar 18 - Mon, Apr 13
Alaska Airlines Logo
6:03 pm - 9:16 am
MCO
-
SMF
18h 13m
1 stop
Alaska Airlines Logo
5:43 pm - 5:52 am
SMF
-
MCO
9h 09m
1 stop
$203Alaska Airlines
Thu, Apr 2 - Sat, Apr 4
Southwest Logo
6:10 am - 10:50 am
MCO
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SMF
7h 40m
1 stop
Southwest Logo
7:45 pm - 5:25 am
SMF
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MCO
6h 40m
1 stop
$207Southwest
Wed, Jan 28 - Fri, Jan 30
Southwest Logo
7:05 am - 2:50 pm
MCO
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SMF
10h 45m
1 stop
Southwest Logo
7:15 am - 7:55 pm
SMF
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MCO
9h 40m
1 stop
$213Southwest
Wed, Apr 22 - Tue, Apr 28
United Airlines Logo
2:54 pm - 8:31 pm
MCO
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SMF
8h 37m
1 stop
United Airlines Logo
7:00 am - 6:42 pm
SMF
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MCO
8h 42m
1 stop
$214United Airlines
Thu, May 14 - Mon, May 18
United Airlines Logo
3:00 pm - 8:42 pm
MCO
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SMF
8h 42m
1 stop
United Airlines Logo
11:59 pm - 11:58 am
SMF
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MCO
8h 59m
1 stop
$216United Airlines
Wed, Feb 11 - Tue, Feb 24
Alaska Airlines Logo
7:17 pm - 10:29 pm
MCO
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SFO
6h 12mnonstop
Alaska Airlines Logo
7:00 am - 3:17 pm
SFO
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MCO
5h 17mnonstop
$217Alaska 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.

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 72 hours was to Los Angeles, at $181 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 72 hours was $181.

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 $311, 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 $198 (return) on average. On the other hand, the most expensive months are December and March, when the average cost of round-trip tickets is $342 and $323 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 Tuesday, 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 2 weeks before departure, which saves you about 21% compared to booking last minute. For the absolute cheapest price, our data suggests you should book 4 weeks before departure.

Good to know

Low seasonJanuary
Cheapest flight$73
Best time to beat the crowds but there is an average 12% increase in price.
Most popular time to fly and prices are also 8% lower on average.
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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.
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
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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.

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

    The cheapest time of day to fly to California is generally in the afternoon, when round-trip flights cost $201 on average. Morning departures are around 50% 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 $612.

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 $144 one-way - $253 round-trip; Los Angeles $159 one-way - $300 round-trip; San Francisco $175 one-way - $360 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.
8.0
Alaska AirlinesOverall score based on 11735 reviews
7.8Comfort
7.1Food
8.5Crew
8.1Boarding
7.0Entertainment
Airline reviews

I enjoyed the Starlink access but didn't have much time to use it. It also kept dropping me so I gave up. The food was very good though when I asked for a different "dessert" they didn't have anything. Chocolate Brownie Cookies are not suitable for everyone...maybe children. The flight staff were amazing - at least in First Class! My first time ever! The trip from Boise to San Diego was FAR better than going to Boise.

10.0 ExcellentAnonymous, Jan 2026
BOI - SAN
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I enjoyed the Starlink access but didn't have much time to use it. It also kept dropping me so I gave up. The food was very good though when I asked for a different "dessert" they didn't have anything. Chocolate Brownie Cookies are not suitable for everyone...maybe children. The flight staff were amazing - at least in First Class! My first time ever! The trip from Boise to San Diego was FAR better than going to Boise.

The whole experience went smoothly with no hitches along the way.

The flight was excellent and very friendly and helpful staff. Will travel again and recommend to friends. Thank you

I paid $168 each for myself and my daughter for an upgrade and we didn’t get any of the things mentioned by you/ site that comes with an upgrade. It was all just the same. One snack and one beverage. Nothing else. I don’t understand what the upgrade was.

One of the flight attendants treated my grandma who is 77 years old badly and would respond sarcastically. Example my grandma "do you have and honey by any chance" the flight attendant "does this look like a restaurant to you. She was also very rude to myself and my children giving us attitude and being sarcastic when answering.

we waited for 50 minutes to check a bag and missed a flight. do better.

Alaska is generally the airline I fly nearly all the time. I nearly always have wonderful experiences on Alaska and never a complaint. However, this entire flight felt like we were in the cheap seats the entire time and I had even upgraded to a cushier seat. For an over six hour flight (that became 7 hours) there was no online entertainment. I couldn’t connect to Wi-Fi and we were offered one snack and one drink. We were instructed to go to a particular baggage claim and 30 minutes later our bag still hadn’t come out and it turned out it was the wrong carousel announced. So overall, this flight was a series of mishaps really less than mediocre service even though flight attendants were wonderful.

The flight crew was very professional and pleasant. Our flight was delayed 3 hours, but Kayak informed me in advance

I really hate the seat assignment at the gate. I understand it is so families can sit together but it caused me and others a lot of unnecessary stress and confusion, enough for me to not fly Alaska again. The app is so awful that it did not even update my seat assignment on the boarding pass but sent me a notification of my seat... it showed in Apple Wallet but not in the Alaska app itself. That only made the stress worse. I think most people like myself prefer to know where they are seated at check in 24 hours before so they don't have to anxiously hang out at the gate the entire time. This is not a good use of your agents time either to be dealing with all of us asking where we are sitting. You should automatically assign the multiple seat purchases to be together before they check in and fill us solo travelers in those gaps as we check in.

Alaska Airlines have beautiful new airplanes that have comfortable seats but tight for a tall person like myself. They do provide upgrades to flyers but at a $140 cost. My flight went smooth and prompt as well as without a hitch. The flight crew were warm and friendly as well as very attentive. I'd recommend this airline over Frontier airlines any day.

I usually get upgraded so my experience is usually amazing. I did not get upgraded this time - which was fine - but the wifi had issues, the monitors were going in & out, & (though not Delta's fault) one of the gentlemen next to me desperately needed a shower.

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!!!

I really liked the legroom. I am 6’4”.a at For some reason our seats were not together and using the app to fix it didn’t work. Passengers were nice enough to move for us but you should absolutely ensure a parent sits with their child.

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.

Staff were friendly and happy. Delta could make sure passengers that don't have the app know of changes. Without Kayak I would not have known about the change of gate or the delay. Kayak was faster to notify me.

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

They changed planes and the new plane couldn’t carry enough fuel to fly across the country so we had to stop in Kansas City to refuel. Flight was delayed .

Flight was too crowded and seats are too small, especially since passengrs are getting larger. Having a middle seat is ALWAYS tough! Woman on my left was large & kept creeping in to my space. Flight personnel were great! Have more savory rather than sweet snacks please.

The crew took good care of us. The flight from ATL to SFO is a longer one, and there were multiple beverage offerings. I like the 757's that Delta uses. Good airplane that is comfortable. I do wish Delta would separate Priority boarding from the better seats. I would gladly take a smaller seat in an open row than be jammed into Comfort just to get priority boarding, just to make sure I don't have to check a bag.

Gate agent rushed to fill hot jetway with crowd so it took over 12 minutes to go from gate to plane. Just like a discount airline Pooly prepared cabin and third time that claim of rough air prevented any cabin service. Friends on a Southwest flight at similar time had service.

Yet another flight in which beverage and snack service was skipped. Other that that, firmly mediocre. Landed early, to gate late due to congestion at the gates. Airline's fault or airports fault: unknown.

Teeny tiny bathrooms, crew was not realistic about when we'd arrive.

Unbelievably poor service from flight attendants. They didn’t even do water service on a four hour flight. Just disrespectful.

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.

Flight was late - I was downgraded from first class to coach

United needs to step up their game. Delayed flight leaving Seattle, San Francisco. Older aircraft, not very comfortable.

Plane boarded early a quickly, was mostly full. We left close to on time. And landed early.

7 hours delayed due to operational issues on United’s end. Basically laziness.

Flight was timely, relatively comfortable, with decent entertainment and food served. Only problem encountered was with the free messaging which I highly appreciate, but it did not work from iphone to non-iphones.

The internet service I paid for didn’t work at all and the flight crew was not very friendly.

Amazing I love American. I’ll never fly anyone else if I can help it.

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

Everything about the flight was lovely. My only suggestion would be to offer a few more options of tv series from Apple TV or HBO.

After the door had been closed, the cockpit makes an announcement that catering is running late and it is not the airline's fault. It is their fault in the sense that we had to sit for 2 hours or more when we could have stayed in the terminal. Poor communications between catering and airline. This caused a young man to lose his temper and he went storming out hitting objects. He had complained to the gate agent that he had already waited at the gate 7 hours and when can the airplane leave? Airilnes do a poor job of explaining delays, maintenance issues, etc. whereas being truthful may gain more sympathy or understanding.

We were told the flight was delayed 5 times, then it was moved to the next day.

The experience with American Airlines was good, although the Philippines Airlines flight was much better (better seats, better food, better entertainment options, overall better). Again, the MIA to LAX flight was fine, but nothing in comparison to the comfort and accommodations of the Philippines Airlines flight from LAX to MNL.

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

Loved the crew . Absolutely no complaints. Except for luggage lost

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

Wish some foods provided rather than just biscuit/cookie for flight more than 2 hours

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

Terrible. The canceled my entire flight when I requested a refund for a trip frontier canceled trip one way.

i was unable to check in the flight. refund requested

I think Frontier was very good at communication. Their app worked very well. Loading was great and the flight was nice and easy.

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

Great for the price. No wifi or entertainment, but gate agents and crew were fantastic and we boarded quickly and left 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.

Decent clean onboard experience. Okay discount airline experience. Unfortunately, any customer service interactions are difficult and unhelpful. There is no service. Also, a premium seat only gets you premium boarding if you line up first. Once they start general boarding you must go to the back of the line. Not very premium

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