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These are the earliest and latest flight times available from Orlando Airport to San Diego:

• Earliest: departs at 7:00 am and lands at 12:24 pm
• Latest: departs at 7:00 pm and lands at 12:24 am.

The flight takes about 5h 24m.

Three cabin classes are available on flights from Orlando Airport to San Diego:

• Economy Class
• Business Class
• First Class

A nonstop flight from Orlando Airport to San Diego takes 5h 24m, covering 2,144 miles.

No, a passport is not required for this domestic route, but you will need a real ID-compliant driver's license, a state ID or another TSA-accepted form of identification.

Round-trip flights from Orlando Airport to San Diego range from $289 to $463, with an average of $365 over the past 12 months. Anything below $289 counts as a good deal.

Last-minute fares on this route (booked within two weeks of departure) run 32% above the $365 route average. Book 14 weeks before departure for the lowest fares.

On this route, layover flights are cheaper than nonstop options on average. Layover fares average $274 round-trip via Los Angeles (LAX), compared to $375 for nonstop.

There is no standard. Checked-bag policies vary by airline on this route. Most carriers charge $40–$90 for the first checked bag in economy. Premium fares and elite-status bookings typically include a free checked bag.

The Boeing 737 MAX 8 family is used most often on this route, operated mainly by Southwest and American Airlines. Other aircraft seen on the route include Boeing 737 variants.

Morning is the busiest departure period on Orlando Airport to San Diego flights, with 50% of flights leaving in that window. Afternoon departures account for 25%, evening flights for 25%, and night flights for 0%.

Yes. Based on fares seen in the past 5 days, round-trip prices on this route showed a wide range, from about $269 to $2,037. That means the highest observed fare was about 8x higher than the lowest one.

Alaska Airlines is the only airline on the Orlando Airport to San Diego route offering in-flight Wi-Fi. Pricing depends on fare class.

One-way fares from Orlando Airport to San Diego are currently lower than usual. Average one-way flight prices are about $157, which is 26% below the typical average for this route.

San Diego Airport (SAN) hosts 5 major car rental companies, with daily rates starting from around $14 for economy cars. Top options include:

• Dollar
• Payless
• Europcar
• Thrifty
• Fox

Flights from Orlando Airport to San Diego usually depart from Orlando (MCO) and arrive at San Diego (SAN).

One-stop flights from Orlando Airport to San Diego most commonly connect through:

• Dallas/Fort Worth (DFW) - 27% of one-stop connections
• Denver Intl (DEN) - 22% of one-stop connections
• Houston George Bush Intcntl (IAH) - 16% of one-stop connections
• Phoenix Sky Harbor Intl (PHX) - 13% of one-stop connections

Yes. Flexible dates can save you up to 25% on flights from Orlando Airport to San Diego. Thursday is the cheapest departure day at $337 round-trip on average, while Sunday is the most expensive at $445, a difference of $108.

KAYAK's flexible dates feature shows options up to 3 days before and after your selected dates, making it easier to compare nearby fares.

2 airlines operate flights between Orlando Airport and San Diego. The airlines offering nonstop flights on this route include:

• Alaska Airlines
• Southwest

Flying via Austin Bergstrom (AUS) gives the shortest average 1-stop total travel time at 6h 31m, compared with 7h 03m via Houston George Bush Intcntl (IAH) and 7h 09m via Nashville Intl (BNA).

San Diego is 3 hours behind Orlando Airport (Pacific Time vs Eastern Time). Plan for the time shift when scheduling connections or first-day activities.

Some of the most popular sights in San Diego are Gaslamp Quarter, San Diego Convention Center and SeaWorld San Diego. These are among the most viewed places in San Diego on KAYAK.

Among airlines operating Orlando Airport to San Diego flights:

• Alaska Airlines: offers free seat selection
• Southwest: offers free seat selection
• American Airlines: offers free seat selection

Extra legroom and free seat selection availability depends on fare class and route.

Here are some options for this route, based on selected ticket types and cabin classes:

• Southwest: a cabin bag and a checked bag in Economy Class
• American Airlines: a cabin bag and a checked bag in Business Class
• Alaska Airlines: a cabin bag and a checked bag in First Class

Bag allowance can vary by ticket type, cabin class, route and airline, so always check the fare details before booking.

Yes. You can find an airport hotel onsite at MCO. MCO houses Hyatt Regency Orlando International Airport near the main terminal on level 4, directly above the security entrance to Gates 60-129. They are ideal for travelers who have an early morning flight from MCO or travelers that do not wish to sleep in the hotel. In addition, the airport hotel provides day rooms for travelers that need a nap after a long-haul flight.

Yes. SAN offers lounges for first and business travelers on site. Some lounges also allow economy class travelers that pay at the door. You can pay at the door at Airspace Lounge and United Club in Terminal 1 and 2, respectively. SAN also has a Delta Sky Club n Terminal 2 for passengers with lounge membership. It also houses a USO lounge for US military members and their families.

SAN provides various passenger facilities. They include Wi-Fi, baby care rooms, food concessions, information desks, luggage carts, mobile charging outlets, ATMs, currency exchange stores, meditation rooms, and duty-free shopping. SAN also features a spa, shoeshine services, and art exhibits.

SAN offers the Metropolitan Transit System (MTS) bus, which provides regular rides to downtown San Diego. Bus routes 992 stop at Terminals 1 and 2 every 15min. There are also car rental services off-site SAN, but travelers can get on various bus rides to the locations. You can also get on taxis at the airport’s transportation plaza 24h a day.