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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$236
San Francisco
San Francisco1 stop$345
San Diego
San Diego1 stop$266
San Jose
San Jose1 stop$303
Palm Springs
Palm Springs1 stop$297
Fresno
Fresno1 stop$185
San Luis Obispo
San Luis Obispo1 stop$399
Bakersfield
Bakersfield1 stop$358
Arcata
Arcata1 stop$353
Reno
Reno1 stop$248
Los Angeles
Los Angelesnonstop$236
San Francisco
San Francisco1 stop$345
San Diego
San Diego1 stop$266
San Jose
San Jose1 stop$303
Palm Springs
Palm Springs1 stop$297
Fresno
Fresno1 stop$185
San Luis Obispo
San Luis Obispo1 stop$399
Bakersfield
Bakersfield1 stop$358
Arcata
Arcata1 stop$353
Reno
Reno1 stop$248

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

Mon, Aug 17 - Thu, Aug 20
Frontier Logo
10:15 am - 12:04 pm
MCO
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LAS
4h 49mnonstop
Frontier Logo
10:12 pm - 5:49 am
LAS
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MCO
4h 37mnonstop
$181Frontier
Tue, Aug 18 - Thu, Aug 20
Frontier Logo
6:29 pm - 8:45 pm
MCO
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LAS
5h 16mnonstop
Frontier Logo
12:15 am - 4:05 pm
LAS
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MCO
12h 50m
1 stop
$182Frontier
Tue, Oct 20 - Sat, Oct 24
American Airlines Logo
6:24 pm - 11:32 pm
MCO
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SMF
8h 08m
1 stop
American Airlines Logo
4:34 pm - 4:47 am
SMF
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MCO
9h 13m
1 stop
$237American Airlines
Sat, Jul 4 - Mon, Jul 13
Southwest Logo
9:20 am - 3:45 pm
MCO
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SMF
9h 25m
2 stops
Southwest Logo
6:00 pm - 5:55 am
SMF
-
MCO
8h 55m
1 stop
$242Southwest
Tue, Aug 18 - Tue, Aug 25
American Airlines Logo
10:00 am - 6:24 pm
MCO
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RNO
11h 24m
2 stops
American Airlines Logo
6:00 am - 4:30 pm
RNO
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MCO
7h 30m
1 stop
$252American Airlines
Wed, Sep 2 - Sat, Sep 5
Southwest Logo
7:10 am - 11:05 am
MCO
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SMF
6h 55m
1 stop
Southwest Logo
6:00 am - 2:10 pm
SMF
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MCO
5h 10mnonstop
$256Southwest
Fri, Sep 11 - Tue, Sep 15
United Airlines Logo
12:30 pm - 5:18 pm
MCO
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SAN
7h 48m
1 stop
United Airlines Logo
6:15 am - 6:00 pm
SAN
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MCO
8h 45m
2 stops
$270United Airlines
Fri, Jun 26 - Sun, Jun 28
United Airlines Logo
7:37 pm - 11:54 pm
MCO
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SAN
7h 17m
1 stop
United Airlines Logo
6:55 pm - 5:35 am
SAN
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MCO
7h 40m
1 stop
$272United Airlines
Thu, Sep 10 - Tue, Sep 15
Delta Logo
7:10 am - 12:07 pm
MCO
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BUR
7h 57m
1 stop
Delta Logo
2:00 pm - 12:13 am
BUR
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MCO
7h 13m
1 stop
$288Delta
Fri, Nov 6 - Mon, Nov 9
Delta Logo
9:20 am - 6:58 pm
MCO
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SJC
12h 38m
1 stop
Delta Logo
6:12 pm - 6:29 am
SJC
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MCO
9h 17m
1 stop
$342Delta
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 August.

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 $219.

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 $306 on average. Morning departures are around 43% 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 $719.

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 $370, 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 $240 (return) on average. On the other hand, the most expensive months are June and March, when the average cost of round-trip tickets is $370 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 28% compared to booking last minute. For the absolute cheapest price, our data suggests you should book 11 weeks before departure.

Good to know

Low seasonFebruary
Cheapest flight$87
Best time to beat the crowds but there is an average 2% increase in price.
Most popular time to fly and prices are also 10% lower on average.
Flight from Orlando to Sacramento

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
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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
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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 $159 one-way - $292 round-trip; Los Angeles $198 one-way - $353 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 4235 reviews
8.6Crew
8.0Comfort
8.1Boarding
7.5Entertainment
7.0Food
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 first time I flew in the extra legroom section. It was difficult to notice a difference. I had bad luck with my neighbors. The crew was okay. Southwest has reduced the live TV options.

No gluten free snacks. Seats felt worn or bare bones even though it was a new 737 MAX 8.

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

Plane was clean and comfortable. Flight attendants and gate staff were professional, friendly and efficient. Boarding and deplaning were orderly and efficient. All in all, the typical excellent Southwest experience.

Not having a five hour delay with little notice! The crew was very kind, though, and just as tired as we passengers were. The flight didn't depart until nearly 1 am...and no reason was ever given.

This leg was much better, but we did have to have a 3 hour lay o er after coming from a very exhausting hiccup with our flight from BNA to Den

The Air hostess were very rude on my flight from Houston to Austin . Their regular communication itself felt a they are shouting at people.

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.

Flight delayed four separate times. I’m now one hour hours late to landing.

worst flight ever from Delta, it got delayed and kept on delaying..

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.

The flight was operated by Latam. The aircraft had a technical issue and the flight was delayed for the next day. They grounded other passengers to get their airplane assigned to my flight. Most of he ground staff don't speak English (Orlando Airport), but were very polite.The crew on the other hand could speak English and Portuguese. On board service was good.

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

Everything went smoothly, although the usual gripes about airline travel were still present: the boarding process is inefficient, the snack selection is limited, and so on. Since there was extra space on the flight, the gate agent rearranged many people's seats to put people on the aisles and windows, leaving the middle seats empty, as much as possible, which was pretty great.

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.

This was an overnight flight, and in the morning they did know coffee service. How you can throw passengers in a San Francisco airport at 5:40 a.m. in the morning and not giving them Coffee is a crime.

Our flight was delayed several Times due to mechanical issues. Although I understand this may happen at times, it was very inconvenient and we had to book a hotel for an overnight stay. We were traveling with my 3-yo grandson and waiting at the airport from noon until 6:30pm with no reassurance that our next rescheduled flight would depart, we had to decide what’s best for him. A day later, I found out that I may be able to demand compensation if my flight is delayed more than 4 hours. I will hav to read the fine print next time.

Service was professional and quick. Premium economy seat was comfortable given the class

Like: departed and arrived on time. Unlike: Food options for purchase allways bad, 1 of 2 of the crew members not very friendly at all. Seats and leg room aweful. At this point I am thinking on switching to AA.

The staff was extremely helpful and friendly at all times! They went above and beyond to get us into an earlier flight in San Diego to make our connection in SFO possible, because our original flight did actually not make it! I did so much appreciate the UA team and how they made this possible. We also didn’t have seats together on the long flight to Singapore, but they found us seats together last moment with no additional cost! Nobody sat next to us, so that we were able to sleep! Thanks to UA for improving their service and Underpricer for booking this trip! Please be careful: 1,5 hrs for transfer in San Francisco might not be enough time in the future

Packed flight, which makes it tough on crew and boarding staff (and the customers of course). But this was great boarding, clear instructions, etc. Traveling on the weekends are always fraught with danger as you have families and less frequent flyers thus more confusion. But this flight went as planned.

Destroyed my suitcase. Tired of talking about it. Cancelling my unite mileage plus account.

New plane was lovely. Crew customer service is always lax but expected. Kraft on time and arrived safely.

Seat pitch is horrible especially on the 15 hour flight. Gate crew at SFO was Outstanding. The flight crew was also great.

6 1/2 hours from Tampa to SFO on a Boeing 737. Cramped. No Service. No real food. One pass for coffee at the beginning and a second pass THREE hours later. And check-in in Tampa was nasty even by United standards. And I am at almost TWO million miles on United. It's a non-stop. But terrible service.

It was so much better than expected, Ohare is not such a pleasant experience but American Airlines with the new, clean aeroplane and free Wi-Fi was outstanding and the crew so pleasant and helpful.

Was put into a seat right behind the toilet that had no entertainment possible but did have plenty of leg room over noisy part of plane.

American delayed the flight for a crew rest period. The delay occurred late in the evening - the earliest i can find is 10:20 pm. With a 6 am flight anyone on the flight would have already have been asleep (unless you are insane, a vampire or on drugs) and at least for me i was already on the way to the airport at 445 am the next morning when i discovered they delayed the flight until 9 am. Given the incoming flight was in the air at 6 pm the evening before this should have been figured out a lot more timely that was there only crew to use. Just frustrating given there is no consideration for customer experience anymore in flying.

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

To have arrived on time and not 3 hours late after having already spent $100 to change to an earlier flight, only to arrive back home close to the original flight time.

American Airlines is a miserable experience. It is predictably miserable, in the sense that every time I fly American, I brace myself for the certainty that it will be unpleasant and uncomfortable. But it is unpredictable in the sense that I never know if the flight will be on time or delayed nine hours (both happened to me this week). I never know if I will be able to sit in the seat that I selected when I purchased the ticket or if I will be told by Customer Service (!!!) that I must relocate from first class to a seat in the back of the aircraft with no explanation (both happened to me this week). Will the food be frozen and half defrosted, or scalding hot? Will the drinks be warm? Will the flight attendants be surly and mean? Will the toilets be cramped and foul? Will the seats be narrow and uncomfortable? Will there be a real electric outlet at the seat, or just an unreliable USB-2 port? Will there be enough seats in the boarding lounge or just a few? Will the boarding process be smooth and efficient, or will the gate agents mess it up and delay it needlessly for 30 or 40 minutes? Will the catering and cleaning crew be prompt or will they take an extra 30 minutes? Will the brakes on the aircraft work properly, or will the pilot delay takeoff for four hours while the ground crew attends to what can only be described as routine maintenance that should have been done the night before? I've eexperienced every one of these unpleasant things this year, 2026. The only thing I can reliably count on is that American will find a new way to make the experience of flying as miserable as they possibly can.

Wifi was spotty. Tray table was very dirty when I sat down.

The WiFi would not connect enough for me to do my actual work. It permaspooled, disconnected, said it was connected, then wouldn't open an email... it was frustrating. I am not a tall person, 5'4" - and I felt cramped with little room to reach into my bag under the seat in front of me. I feel sorry for anyone taller than me having to fly. the one positive thing I will add, is the overhead bins are roomy enough to manage more bags than other carriers.

Going non stop to lax like I paid for. Not stopping in MCI for gas. Too long of delays

Our flight was canceled. I will never use Kayak nor Frontier for travel again. The entire experience was a headache.

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.

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