SAN (San Diego) to MCO (Orlando) flights arrive on time 75% of the time. The most reliable airline on this route is Southwest Airlines at 78%. The average delay is 59 minutes. Delays on this route are most often caused by air traffic and busy airspace.
Source: Bureau of Transportation Statistics. Updated May 2026.SAN → MCO
SAN (San Diego) to MCO (Orlando)
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This route is delayed fairly often. About 75% of flights arrive on schedule.
Delays on this route are most often caused by air traffic and busy airspace.
Accurate?
Airlines are roughly equal on this route — Southwest Airlines leads slightly at 78% vs Alaska Airlines at 74%.
Airline Comparison
Southwest Airlines leads at 78% on time; Alaska Airlines trails at 74%.
Accurate?
Good to know
Departing from SAN
80% on timeExpect ~18 min sitting on the taxiway after your gate pushes back. SAN has long runway queues.
TSA is currently ~12 min. Best time: 4 AM (about 5 min).
Arriving at MCO
75% on timeWhen flights into MCO are late, the average delay is 71 minutes. Build buffer if you have ground plans.
If connecting at MCO: TSA is ~19 min right now. Allow at least 60 minutes for a domestic connection.
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Data last updated May 2026. Source: Bureau of Transportation Statistics.