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Flights to Orlando
Orlando International is one of the busiest airports in Florida, serving the city's theme parks, the Space Coast and central Florida.
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Major airports
- MCO, Orlando International Airport
Airlines you'll often see
Southwest, JetBlue, Spirit, Frontier, Delta, American Airlines. Routes and schedules change, so search your dates to see who flies when.
Popular flight routes
- New York (JFK) to Orlando (MCO)
- Los Angeles (LAX) to Orlando (MCO)
- Chicago (ORD) to Orlando (MCO)
- Atlanta (ATL) to Orlando (MCO)
- Dallas (DFW) to Orlando (MCO)
- Miami (MIA) to Orlando (MCO)
Best time to visit
Late January to February and September (outside holidays) are usually quieter. School holidays are the busiest and most expensive times.
Getting from the airport
Rental cars, shuttles and rideshares serve the parks; Brightline trains run to South Florida.
Travel tips
- Avoid school holiday weeks for lower fares.
- Early morning flights help beat afternoon summer thunderstorms.
- Brightline trains connect Orlando airport with South Florida.
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