Flying from Atlanta to Orlando International Airport (MCO): What you need to know
Atlanta's main airport is Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson International Airport (ATL). Explore your departure options from this base when booking flights from Atlanta to Orlando International Airport (MCO).
Expect to be travelling for 1 hour 35 minutes. That's the average duration of a direct Atlanta to Orlando International Airport flight.
Orlando (where Orlando International Airport is located) and Atlanta share the UTC-5 timezone. You can plan your trip without factoring in timezone differences.
With 136 direct weekly flights between the two airports, Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson International Airport (ATL) to Orlando International Airport (MCO) is the busiest route. Frontier Airlines operates the earliest flight at 5:01am. If you prefer to get more out of your day before you fly, the last departure from ATL to MCO is with Delta Air Lines at 11:55pm.
For a smooth journey, turn up at the airport two hours ahead of international flights and one hour before domestic departures. This will give you enough time to board your flight from Atlanta to MCO.
March is a busy travel month. If you're taking off then or around a major holiday like Fourth of July, be there even earlier. Aim for at least two hours ahead for domestic flights and as much as four hours for international journeys.
Airports in Atlanta
Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson International Airport (ATL)
You can jump on a direct flight from Atlanta to Orlando International Airport (MCO) departing from Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson International Airport (ATL).
You'll have your choice of carriers that offer direct flights from Atlanta to Orlando International Airport leaving from ATL. Book your journey with one of these:
Most travellers prefer to book seats with Delta from ATL to MCO.
Among carriers operating on this route, Spirit Airlines leads the way for on-time arrivals.
Located around 16 kilometres from central Atlanta, ATL can be reached in about 20 minutes by car, depending on traffic. The journey by public transport takes roughly 20 minutes.
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Of all flights departing from Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson International Airport, 77% land on schedule at their destination.
ATL's address is 6000 N Terminal Parkway.
About Orlando International Airport (MCO)
The last thing you want is a lengthy journey to your hotel if you're getting in late on a flight from Atlanta to Orlando International Airport. Check in to one of these accommodation options near MCO instead:
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To secure the lowest price, book your vehicle around two weeks ahead of your Atlanta to Orlando International Airport flight.
The address for MCO is One Airport Boulevard.
Getting from Orlando International Airport (MCO) to central Orlando
Central Orlando is around 19 kilometres from Orlando International Airport and takes about 25 minutes to reach by car. See what your options are for making the trip into the city, whether that's with a car hire, taxi or ride-share.
It typically takes 1 hour if you're travelling on public transport.
How to find the cheapest flights from Atlanta to Orlando International Airport (MCO)
The cheapest price we've found for a one-way ticket from Atlanta to Orlando International Airport is $37. For a return flight on this route, the best price is $84. Depending on when and how early you book, these fares can change.
Booking ahead of time is often the key to scoring a cheap flight from Atlanta to MCO. Prices tend to rise as demand increases, so the closer you get to departure, the more you'll likely spend.
Affordable Atlanta to Orlando International Airport tickets are easier to find when your dates are flexible. Use the 'Whole month' search function to compare fares across the month and then choose the cheapest day.
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The best time to fly from Atlanta to Orlando International Airport (MCO)
December is the busiest month for flights from Atlanta to Orlando International Airport (MCO). Plan your visit to Orlando in September for a quieter experience.
When booking your Atlanta to MCO plane ticket, consider what kind of weather you prefer. July is the warmest month in Orlando, with temperatures ranging from 23ºC to 34ºC.
January sees temperatures of between 7ºC and 23ºC. Look for cheap tickets from Atlanta to Orlando International Airport around that time if you want to travel when it's cooler.
More about Orlando
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Every great journey has to include a little sightseeing. Hogwarts, Universal's Islands of Adventure and Jurassic world are attractions you won't want to skip in Orlando.
Explore more of the United States
Orlando has plenty to offer, but there are so many other parts of the United States waiting to be discovered. About 209 kilometres north of Orlando, a trip to Jacksonville will fill your itinerary to the brim. Start with attractions like St. John's Cathedral, San Marco Historic District and Museum of Contemporary Art Jacksonville.
If you're ready to explore another major destination in the United States, head for Tampa, about 121 kilometres southwest of Orlando. Busch Gardens Tampa, The Florida Aquarium and Cheetah Hunt are among the biggest draws.