Orlando (MCO) to San Diego (SAN)

Flight Distance & Air Miles

✈️ 2,145
miles
3,452
kilometers
1,864
nautical miles

🕐 4h 35m
Flight Time
🧭 W (287°)
Direction
🌍 -3h
Time Difference

💳 Frequent Flyer Miles You'll Earn

Airline Base Miles Elite Total
🇺🇸
American Airlines
AAdvantage
2,145 3,432
Platinum
🔺
Delta Air Lines
SkyMiles
2,145 3,432
Gold Medallion
United Airlines
MileagePlus
2,145 3,218
Premier Gold
❤️
Southwest Airlines
Rapid Rewards
2,145 3,218
A-List Preferred
🏔️
Alaska Airlines
Mileage Plan
2,145 4,290
MVP Gold
🔵
JetBlue Airways
TrueBlue
2,145 3,218
Mosaic

* Elite bonus miles shown for mid-tier status. Actual miles earned depend on your fare class and elite status level.

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💡 Did You Know?

Flights between Orlando and San Diego follow a "great circle" route that curves over the Earth's surface - this is actually shorter than flying in a straight line on a flat map!

✈️ Flight Details

The MCO to SAN route connects Orlando, United States with San Diego, United States. This long-haul flight covers 2,145 miles and typically uses wide-body aircraft like Boeing 777 or Airbus A350.

This is a domestic flight within United States. The flight follows a W bearing of 287° from Orlando. There is a 3 hour time difference between the airports.

🛫 About MCO

Orlando International Airport

Orlando International Airport (MCO) serves Orlando, United States.

🛬 About SAN

San Diego International Airport

San Diego International Airport (SAN) serves San Diego, United States.

❓ Frequently Asked Questions

The flight distance from Orlando International Airport to San Diego International Airport is 2,145 miles (3,452 kilometers). This is the great circle distance - the shortest path between the two airports.
Direct flights from MCO to SAN typically take around 4h 35m. Return flights may vary slightly due to prevailing winds.
You'll earn approximately 2,145 base miles on most airline loyalty programs. Elite status members earn bonus miles on top of this base amount.
Multiple airlines typically operate this route. Check with major carriers including American, Delta, United, and other airlines that serve these airports.