MCO (Orlando) to SAN (San Diego) flights arrive on time 76% of the time. The most reliable airline on this route is Alaska Airlines at 76%. The average delay is 60 minutes. Delays on this route are most often caused by the incoming plane arriving late.
Source: Bureau of Transportation Statistics. Updated August 2026.MCO → SAN
MCO (Orlando) to SAN (San Diego)
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This route is on time most of the time. About 76% of flights arrive on schedule.
Delays on this route are most often caused by the incoming plane arriving late.
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Airlines are roughly equal on this route — Alaska Airlines leads slightly at 76% vs Southwest Airlines at 72%.
Airline Comparison
Alaska Airlines leads at 76% on time; Southwest Airlines trails at 72%.
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Good to know
Departing from MCO
77% on timeExpect ~18 min sitting on the taxiway after your gate pushes back. MCO has long runway queues.
TSA is currently ~25 min. Best time: 4 AM (about 5 min).
Arriving at SAN
77% on timeWhen flights into SAN are late, the average delay is 61 minutes. Build buffer if you have ground plans.
If connecting at SAN: TSA is ~21 min right now. Allow at least 60 minutes for a domestic connection.
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Data last updated August 2026. Source: Bureau of Transportation Statistics.