United States · 2,145 miles (3,452 km)

Orlando (MCO) to San Diego (SAN) flights

2 airlines fly nonstop from Orlando (MCO) to San Diego (SAN): Alaska Airlines and Southwest Airlines. The two airports are 2,145 miles (3,452 km) apart. Alaska Airlines is in oneworld. There are also 50 ways to fly it with one stop, through New Orleans, El Paso and Phoenix and more.

Airlines flying nonstop from MCO to SAN

Book MCO to SAN with points

Loyalty programs that can book at least one of the nonstop airlines, from the Award Booking Guide.

MCO to SAN with one stop

50 connections, most direct first. 2-stop routings and flight times are in Routes with Pro.

  • Via New Orleans (MSY)Southwest Airlines the whole way
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    Southwest Airlines logo
    Breeze Airways logo
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  • Via El Paso (ELP)Southwest Airlines the whole way
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  • Via Phoenix (PHX)American Airlines, Frontier Airlines and 1 more the whole way
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    Frontier Airlines logo
    Southwest Airlines logo
    American Airlines logo
    Southwest Airlines logo
    Frontier Airlines logo
    +1
  • Via Dallas (DFW)American Airlines and Frontier Airlines the whole way
    American Airlines logo
    Frontier Airlines logo
    American Airlines logo
    Frontier Airlines logo
    Alaska Airlines logo
  • Via Dallas (DAL)Southwest Airlines the whole way
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  • Via Houston (IAH)United Airlines the whole way
    United Airlines logo
    Frontier Airlines logo
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  • Via Austin (AUS)Southwest Airlines and Delta Air Lines the whole way
    Frontier Airlines logo
    Southwest Airlines logo
    Delta Air Lines logo
    Alaska Airlines logo
    Southwest Airlines logo
    Delta Air Lines logo
  • Via Houston (HOU)Southwest Airlines the whole way
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  • Via San Antonio (SAT)Southwest Airlines the whole way
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    Southwest Airlines logo
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  • Via Albuquerque (ABQ)Southwest Airlines the whole way
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  • Via Tulsa (TUL)Southwest Airlines, then Alaska Airlines
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  • Via Atlanta (ATL)Delta Air Lines the whole way
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    Frontier Airlines logo
    Southwest Airlines logo
    Delta Air Lines logo
  • Via Las Vegas (LAS)Delta Air Lines, Frontier Airlines and 1 more the whole way
    Delta Air Lines logo
    Frontier Airlines logo
    Southwest Airlines logo
    +1
    Delta Air Lines logo
    Southwest Airlines logo
    Frontier Airlines logo
    +1
  • Via Los Angeles (LAX)Delta Air Lines and United Airlines the whole way
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    Delta Air Lines logo
    Frontier Airlines logo
    +2
    Delta Air Lines logo
    United Airlines logo
  • Via Nashville (BNA)Southwest Airlines the whole way
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    Frontier Airlines logo
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MCO to SAN: common questions

Which airlines fly nonstop from MCO to SAN?

Alaska Airlines (oneworld) and Southwest Airlines fly nonstop from Orlando (MCO) to San Diego (SAN).

How far is Orlando from San Diego by plane?

Orlando (MCO) and San Diego (SAN) are 2,145 miles (3,452 km) apart along the great circle, the shortest path a flight can take. Connections add distance on top.

Which points programs can book MCO to SAN award flights?

9 programs can book at least one of the nonstop airlines: Alaska Atmos Rewards, American AAdvantage, British Airways Club, Cathay Pacific Asia Miles, Finnair Plus, Iberia Club, JAL Mileage Bank, Qantas Frequent Flyer and 1 more. Which flights each can book depends on its partners, so check the airline before you transfer points.

How many miles does MCO to SAN cost?

It depends on the program: each prices the route from its own chart or dynamically. The Award Flight Pricer compares 30+ programs for MCO to SAN with taxes and fees.

Where can I connect between Orlando and San Diego?

The most direct connections are through New Orleans (MSY), El Paso (ELP), Phoenix (PHX), Dallas (DFW) and Dallas (DAL). On 47 of them the same airline flies both flights, for example Southwest Airlines through New Orleans.

More routes

Routes are scheduled nonstop flights. The route data is refreshed monthly; this list was last checked November 11, 2026. Seasonal routes and new launches can be missing or end early, so confirm with the airline before you book. Distances are great-circle, the shortest path between the two airports.