Orlando (MCO) to San Francisco (SFO) flights
United Airlines flies nonstop from Orlando International Airport to San Francisco International Airport, with about 18 flights a week in July 2026. The 2,446-mile flight takes about 5h 54m gate to gate.
- Distance
- 2,446 mi · 3,936 km
- Flight time
- 5h 54m
- Airlines
- 1
- Seats filled
- 84%
Airlines flying MCO to SFO
| Airline | Flights a week | Aircraft | Passengers (12 months) | Flight time |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| United Airlines | 18 | Boeing 737 MAX 9, Boeing 737 MAX 8, Boeing 737-900ER | 169,237 | 5h 53m |
| Alaska AirlinesSeasonal or ended | n/a | Boeing 737 MAX 9, Boeing 737-900ER, Boeing 737-800 | 42,726 | 5h 57m |
| Frontier AirlinesSeasonal or ended | n/a | Airbus A321 | 3,015 | 5h 41m |
Airlines are the operating carrier: regional airlines such as SkyWest or Horizon often fly under a larger airline's brand.
MCO to SFO flight schedule
4 flight numbers flew this route in August 2026, 3 of them almost daily. The first usually leaves at 8:00am and the last at 6:59pm. Times are local and can change; check with the airline before you book.
| Flight | Departs | Arrives | Days flown in August 2026 | On time (12 months) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| UA 2855United Airlines | 8:00am | 10:46am | 22 | 94% |
| UA 2802United Airlines | 9:45am | 12:34pm | 21 | 71% |
| UA 2017United Airlines | 10:00am | 12:44pm | 8 | 69% |
| UA 2620United Airlines | 6:59pm | 9:50pm | 29 | 69% |
Is MCO to SFO on time?
From September 2025 to August 2026, 80% of 1,378 flights arrived within 15 minutes of schedule and 0.4% were cancelled. Flights leaving around 6am were the most punctual (95%), those around 7pm the least (67%). Most delay time was caused by air traffic control and airport congestion (49%).
| Airline | Flights | On time | Average delay | Cancelled |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| United Airlines | 1,100 | 82% | 13 min | 0.3% |
| Alaska Airlines | 278 | 73% | 18 min | 0.7% |
Airlines as sold: flights operated by regional partners count under the airline on the ticket. Average delay is across all completed flights, early arrivals counted as zero.
On-time arrivals by departure time
| Scheduled departure | Flights | On time, relative | On time |
|---|---|---|---|
| 6am to 7am | 198 | 95% | |
| 8am to 9am | 357 | 92% | |
| 9am to 10am | 41 | 59% | |
| 10am to 11am | 70 | 69% | |
| 4pm to 5pm | 78 | 71% | |
| 5pm to 6pm | 39 | 90% | |
| 6pm to 7pm | 193 | 72% | |
| 7pm to 8pm | 310 | 67% | |
| 8pm to 9pm | 70 | 81% |
Flights by month
| Month | Flights | Flights, relative | Passengers |
|---|---|---|---|
| August 2025 | 110 | 17,932 | |
| September 2025 | 94 | 13,623 | |
| October 2025 | 101 | 15,723 | |
| November 2025 | 129 | 18,581 | |
| December 2025 | 149 | 21,281 | |
| January 2026 | 135 | 23,378 | |
| February 2026 | 124 | 18,742 | |
| March 2026 | 145 | 21,200 | |
| April 2026 | 137 | 19,881 | |
| May 2026 | 117 | 18,789 | |
| June 2026 | 82 | 12,929 | |
| July 2026 | 79 | 12,919 |
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Source: US Department of Transportation, T-100 Segment data, August 2025 to July 2026.