Flying from Orlando International Airport (MCO) to San Francisco International Airport (SFO): what you need to know
The average length of a direct flight from Orlando International Airport to San Francisco International Airport is 5 hours 55 minutes.
San Francisco's timezone is UTC-7, which makes San Francisco three hours behind Orlando.
Flights from MCO to SFO start from 06:20 — the first with United Airlines. The last departure is at 19:36 with Alaska Airlines. In total, you can choose from 28 weekly Orlando International Airport to San Francisco International Airport flights.
Get to the airport on time so you don't miss your MCO to SFO flight. Be there at least two hours ahead for international flights and an hour early for domestic departures to avoid a last-minute sprint to the gate.
Flying during a peak month like July? Public holidays and other popular periods can mean longer queues and delays at check-in and security. Play it safe and get there up to four hours before an international flight and two hours before domestic departures.
Jetting into San Francisco (and then discovering more of United States!) is a snap with Alaska Airlines. This popular airline offers direct flights from Orlando International Airport to San Francisco International Airport.
Alaska Airlines is the airline with the highest passenger demand for this route.
United Airlines is the most punctual carrier operating MCO to SFO flights. A reliable 85.39% of its services on this route arrive without delay.
If you want to split up your journey, simply uncheck 'Direct flights only' when searching for your ticket from Orlando International Airport to San Francisco International Airport. Here are the top stopovers between MCO and SFO:
Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport
Harry Reid Airport (formerly McCarran Airport)
Denver International Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Orlando International Airport (MCO) to San Francisco International Airport (SFO)
The lowest price we've found for a one-way Orlando International Airport to San Francisco International Airport flight is ج.م. 3,781. A return plane ticket right now is ج.م. 7,561. Depending on the availability when you book, these fares can change.
To secure cheap tickets from MCO to SFO, reserve your journey six months before your planned departure.
Plan your trip for May. That's the cheapest month for flights from Orlando International Airport to San Francisco International Airport. If you have flexibility with your dates, use the 'Whole month' tool to see the cheapest airfare across each month.
There's no need to check back in every day to find out if fares have dropped when you create a Price Alert. We'll update you as soon as there's a new deal on cheap flights from MCO to SFO.
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Handy information about Orlando International Airport (MCO)
You'll find MCO at One Airport Boulevard.
78.28% of flights departing from Orlando International Airport arrive at their destination on schedule.
To get to Orlando International Airport from central Orlando, it takes around 20 minutes by car. This depends on traffic, however. It's approximately 32 kilometres from the airport to the city centre.
Need a handy hotel near MCO? If you've booked an early flight from Orlando International Airport to San Francisco International Airport, these accommodation options will put you moments from check-in:
Arriving at San Francisco International Airport (SFO)
If you're arriving on a late Orlando International Airport to San Francisco International Airport flight, few things beat the convenience of being near the terminal. Grab your luggage from the carousel and then be showered and resting shortly after at one of these hotels near SFO:
Go wherever you want, whenever you want with a San Francisco International Airport rental car. Pick up a set of wheels from Dollar, Thrifty or Hertz and discover more of San Francisco and beyond.
Secure the lowest price by booking your vehicle from San Francisco International Airport around one week before your trip.
Getting from San Francisco International Airport (SFO) to central San Francisco
San Francisco International Airport is roughly 21 kilometres from the centre of San Francisco. The drive time takes about 20 minutes.
When travelling by public transport, expect a journey time of about 45 minutes.
When to fly to San Francisco International Airport (SFO)
The quietest month for a flight from Orlando International Airport to San Francisco International Airport is February, while August is the most popular. Choose the ideal time to go to San Francisco based on whether you prefer a laid-back vibe or a more bustling atmosphere.
Book your flight from Orlando International Airport to San Francisco International Airport for September if you want to visit San Francisco during its warmest month. Expect temperatures of between 12ºC and 22ºC.
If you'd rather travel in cooler conditions, search for a cheap ticket from MCO to SFO in January. Average temperatures are between 6ºC and 16ºC then.
Explore more of United States
You've done San Francisco, now it's time to explore other parts of United States. Travel about 64 kilometres south-east to San Jose to tick off its must-visit sights. From Winchester Mystery House to Rosicrucian Egyptian Museum and San Jose Museum of Art, you'll have a packed itinerary ahead.
If you're eager to discover another side of United States, consider Fresno, roughly 257 kilometres south-east of San Francisco. Forestiere Underground Gardens, Fresno Chaffee Zoo and Shinzen Japanese Garden are highlights.
