If you are actually flying from Orlando, United States to San Diego, United States or if you are just curious to know the flight time between Orlando and San Diego, this page will give you the information you are looking for.

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Departure
Orlando
Arrival
San Diego

Flight time from Orlando to San Diego is 6 hours 36 minutes

One stop flight time from MCO to SAN via PHX is 6 hours 36 minutes (Operated by American Airlines)

The nearest airport to Orlando, is Orlando International Airport (MCO) and the nearest airport to San Diego, is San Diego International Airport (SAN)

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Distance from Orlando to San Diego is approximately 3460 kilometers.

Flight time from Orlando to San Diego via Houston • MCO to SAN via IAH

Flight duration from Orlando International Airport to San Diego International Airport via George Bush Intercontinental Airport, United States on United Airlines flight is 7 hours 16 minutes

MCO to IAH
2 hrs 38 mins
IAH
 Waiting Time
1 hr 10 mins
IAH to SAN
3 hrs 28 mins
Total Duration:
7 hrs 16 mins

Flight time from Orlando to San Diego via Phoenix • MCO to SAN via PHX

Flight duration from Orlando International Airport to San Diego International Airport via Sky Harbor International Airport, United States on American Airlines flight is 6 hours 36 minutes

MCO to PHX
4 hrs 36 mins
PHX
 Waiting Time
45 mins
PHX to SAN
1 hr 15 mins
Total Duration:
6 hrs 36 mins

How long does it take to fly from Orlando to San Diego?

There are very few non-stop flights from Orlando to San Diego. Therefore, you'll have to take connecting flights. In such cases, flight time depend on the stopover destination specified by your airline or the one you choose while booking your ticket.

Direct flights from Orlando to San Diego with stop-over takes between 6 hours to 8 hours based on stopover city.

Waiting time at stopover destination while flying from Orlando to San Diego is between 6 hours to 8 hours based on airline you choose.

Flight time from Orlando, United States to airports near San Diego, United States

Direct flight and one stop flight time from Orlando International Airport, Orlando to airports nearest to San Diego is given in the table below

JourneyDestination AirportsDurationStops
MCO - LAX Los Angeles, Los Angeles International Airport 5 hrs 1 min Non-Stop
MCO - ONT Ontario, Ontario International Airport 7 hrs 35 mins 1 Stop
MCO - SNA Santa Ana, CA, John Wayne Airport 7 hrs 3 mins 1 Stop

Airlines operating flights between Orlando and San Diego

  • American Airlines
  • Delta Air Lines
  • United Airlines

Orlando time is 3 hours ahead of San Diego

Current time in Orlando, United States : Wed, 13 May, 2026,
Orlando Timezone: EDT (-04:00)

07:47 PM

Current time in San Diego, United States :, Wed, 13 May, 2026,
San Diego Timezone: PDT (-07:00)

04:47 PM

MCO to SAN Flight - Orlando Airport to San Diego Airport Flight Route Map

Location of Orlando Airport & San Diego Airport is given below. Click the map to view Orlando to San Diego flight path and travel direction.

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