Flying from Birmingham Airport (BHX) to Orlando International Airport (MCO): what you need to know
The timezone in Orlando is UTC-5, which is five hours behind Birmingham.
Leave plenty of time to catch your BHX to MCO flight. As a general rule, arrive two hours before international departures and an hour ahead for domestic flights.
You'll likely experience longer queues during popular months like August. Arriving up to four hours in advance for international flights and two hours for domestic departures is a wise move.
We make it simple to book a flight with a stopover. To see your options for tickets from Birmingham Airport to Orlando International Airport, deselect 'Direct flights only.' Then, choose a flight that has a stop long enough to visit your chosen city. Popular stopovers between BHX and MCO include:
Amsterdam Schiphol Airport
Dublin Airport
Edinburgh Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Birmingham Airport (BHX) to Orlando International Airport (MCO)
Right now, $787 is the cheapest price we've seen for a one-way Birmingham Airport to Orlando International Airport flight. The best price for a return plane ticket is $1,162. Remember that fares may change due to demand at the time of booking.
Don't leave things to the last moment. You're more likely to get cheap tickets from BHX to MCO if you book ahead. Airlines often offer some terrific early bird deals.
Finding cheap flights from Birmingham Airport to Orlando International Airport is more likely if you're flexible with your travel plans. Use the 'Whole month' search function to see the lowest fares across the month and snap up a great deal.
Picking up cheap flights from BHX to MCO is a breeze with Price Alerts. Simply create one of these automatic alerts and we'll get in touch when a new discounted fare appears.
Tailor your trip with filters. Pick your preferred arrival and departure times, total journey duration and airlines. You can also sort the results by 'Fastest,' 'Cheapest' or 'Best' flights from Birmingham Airport to Orlando International Airport.
Handy information about Birmingham Airport (BHX)
When it comes to Birmingham Airport's on-time performance, data shows 72% of flights arrive within the expected timeframe.
Central Birmingham to Birmingham Airport is around 14 kilometres. Depending on traffic, it'll take about 25 minutes to get there if you're ride-sharing, catching a taxi or driving.
The trip when using public transport typically takes 25 minutes.
Get your trip off to a leisurely start by staying near BHX. Whether you're boarding an early flight from Birmingham Airport to Orlando International Airport or want to avoid feeling rushed, these stays are the answer:
Arriving at Orlando International Airport (MCO)
Consider booking a hotel close to MCO if you have a late Birmingham Airport to Orlando International Airport flight. Choose one of these options and avoid the hassle of a long transfer:
Travel at your own pace with a Orlando International Airport rental car. Pick up your wheels from Sonic, Dollar or Budget and venture far and wide through Orlando and beyond.
Reserving your ride from Orlando International Airport around two weeks in advance increases your chances of getting a good deal.
Getting from Orlando International Airport (MCO) to central Orlando
You'll find MCO at One Airport Boulevard.
Orlando International Airport to the centre of Orlando has a drive time of about 25 minutes. It's approximately 19 kilometres away.
It'll take around 1 hour to get there by public transport.
When to fly to Orlando International Airport (MCO)
April is the busiest month for flights from Birmingham Airport to Orlando International Airport. For smaller crowds, visit Orlando in March.
When booking your flight from Birmingham Airport to Orlando International Airport, consider the type of weather you enjoy. July is the warmest month in Orlando, with temperatures ranging from 23ºC to 34ºC.
January has average temperatures of between 7ºC and 23ºC. Look for cheap tickets from BHX to MCO sometime then if you want to travel in cooler conditions.
Explore more of the United States
Jacksonville is just one of the many cities in the United States waiting to be discovered after you've experienced Orlando. Around 209 kilometres away to the north, its top attractions include St. John's Cathedral, Museum of Contemporary Art Jacksonville and The Cummer Museum of Art & Gardens.
If there's time to check out another major stop in the United States, consider Miami, roughly 338 kilometres south of Orlando. Beach, Ocean Drive and Port of Miami are among the biggest draws.