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Looking for a cheap last-minute deal or the best return flight from Fort Lauderdale to Orlando International Airport? If you want to travel next month, return fares start from $269. Find the lowest prices on one-way and return tickets right here.

Find the cheapest month to fly from Fort Lauderdale to Orlando International

We’re always keeping an eye on fares, so you can find the best one in seconds. It looks like Fort Lauderdale to Orlando International flights are currently cheapest in September.

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Fort Lauderdale to Orlando: Flight information

The things to know before you go.
Cheapest flight found$252
Cheapest month to flySeptember
Average flight time1 hr, 9 mins
Most popular airlineSouthwest Airlines
Average flights per week34

Finding cheap flights from Fort Lauderdale to Orlando International: Frequently asked questions

The best price we found for a return flight from Fort Lauderdale to Orlando International is $252. This is an estimate based on information collected from different airlines and travel providers over the last 4 days and is subject to change and availability.
1 hour and 9 minutes is the average flight time from Fort Lauderdale to Orlando International.
Southwest Airlines and jetBlue fly direct from Fort Lauderdale to Orlando International.
As of June 2026, there are 34 flights per week flying from Fort Lauderdale to Orlando International.
The cheapest month to fly from Fort Lauderdale to Orlando International is usually September.
After crunching the numbers on our flight calendar, we found that it is currently cheapest to fly from Fort Lauderdale to Orlando International Airport on Wednesday, 16 September 2026.
Yes – the average flight time is 1 hour and 9 minutes.
We show every price from over 1,200 airlines and travel agents, comparing them all so you don’t have to. If you know you want to fly to Orlando International but you’re not ready to book, set up a Price Alert. We’ll track prices for you, and let you know when they rise or fall.
We crunched all the numbers in our flight calendar and it looks like the cheapest time to book a flight to Orlando is around 40 days in advance, so don’t leave your flight to the last minute.
The cheapest airline that flies to Orlando International is Southwest Airlines .

Travelling from Fort Lauderdale to Orlando International Airport (MCO): What you need to know

  • Your route to adventure begins at Fort Lauderdale's main airport, Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood International Airport (FLL). Check out your options for catching a flight from Fort Lauderdale to Orlando International Airport (MCO) departing from this terminal.

  • Hop on a direct Fort Lauderdale to Orlando International Airport flight and you'll be in the air for around 1 hour 10 minutes.

  • Orlando (where Orlando International Airport is located) and Fort Lauderdale share the UTC-5 timezone. You can fly without needing to calculate any time difference.

  • The most popular route is from Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood International Airport (FLL) to Orlando International Airport (MCO), with 14 direct services every week. If you're looking to take off without delay, the earliest flight from FLL to MCO is the 6am Spirit Airlines service. If a later flight fits your day better, the last departure is at 10:50pm with Spirit Airlines.

  • To ensure you catch your flight from Fort Lauderdale to MCO, leave enough time for things like baggage drop and finding your gate. Arriving two hours ahead of international departures and an hour before domestic flights is the general rule.

  • March is a popular time to fly out. If you're taking off then or around a major holiday like Thanksgiving, Memorial Day or Christmas, show up even earlier. Aim for at least two hours ahead for domestic flights and as much as four hours for international journeys.

Airports in Fort Lauderdale

Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood International Airport (FLL)

  • Take the express route from Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood International Airport (FLL). Direct flights from Fort Lauderdale to Orlando International Airport (MCO) can be booked from here.

  • Southwest Airlines is a leading airline that offers direct flights from Fort Lauderdale to Orlando International Airport jetting out of FLL.

  • Southwest Airlines is the airline with the highest number of bookings for flights from FLL to MCO.

  • With a dependable 86.4% of services arriving as scheduled, Spirit Airlines leads the way in punctuality on this route.

  • FLL is about 11 kilometres from central Fort Lauderdale. If you're catching a taxi, driving or ride-sharing from the centre, it'll take 20 minutes or so to get there, depending on the traffic. If you're planning to take public transport, expect the journey time to be around 35 minutes.

  • Have an early flight from Fort Lauderdale to Orlando International Airport? Avoid the mad dash to the terminal (and enjoy a little extra shut-eye) by choosing one of these stays near Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood International Airport:

  • When it comes to Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood International Airport's on-time performance, data shows 75% of flights arrive within the scheduled time frame.

  • You'll find FLL at 320 Terminal Drive.

About Orlando International Airport (MCO)

Getting from Orlando International Airport (MCO) to central Orlando

  • Orlando International Airport is around 19 kilometres from central Orlando. It takes around 25 minutes or so to drive to the city.

  • If you're travelling on public transport, expect a journey of around 1 hour.

How to find the cheapest flights from Fort Lauderdale to Orlando International Airport (MCO)

  • Currently, $126 is the best price we've found for a one-way ticket from Fort Lauderdale to Orlando International Airport. The cheapest price for a return flight is $252. Keep in mind fares can change due to availability at the time of booking.

  • Book one month before you travel. Research into pricing trends suggests this is the ideal window for finding cheap flights from Fort Lauderdale to MCO.

  • The best month for landing cheap Fort Lauderdale to Orlando International Airport tickets is June. Use the 'Whole month' tool to compare prices, then select the dates offering the lowest fares.

  • You don't need to check every day to find out if fares have dropped when you create a Price Alert. We'll let you know the moment there's a better deal on plane tickets from Fort Lauderdale to MCO.

  • Discover the best deal on a flight from Fort Lauderdale to Orlando International Airport with the help of the filters. Pick your preferred arrival and departure times, airlines and number of stops. You can also sort your results by 'Cheapest,' 'Fastest' or 'Best.'

The best time to fly from Fort Lauderdale to Orlando International Airport (MCO)

  • March is when most people book flights from Fort Lauderdale to Orlando International Airport (MCO). Plan your visit to Orlando in December if you'd rather be there when it's quieter.

  • The warmest month in Orlando is July, with temperatures ranging between 23ºC and 34ºC. Book your Fort Lauderdale to MCO plane ticket then if that's your definition of good weather.

  • January sees temperatures of between 7ºC and 23ºC. Search for cheap tickets from Fort Lauderdale to Orlando International Airport around that time if you like cooler conditions.

More about Orlando

Explore more of the United States

  • Orlando has loads to offer, but there are so many other corners of the United States waiting to be explored. Around 209 kilometres north of Orlando, a trip to Jacksonville will keep your itinerary busy. Start with leading sights like St. John's Cathedral, Museum of Contemporary Art Jacksonville and The Cummer Museum of Art & Gardens.

  • If you're interested in discovering another side of the United States, head for Tampa, roughly 121 kilometres southwest of Orlando. Busch Gardens Tampa, The Florida Aquarium and ZooTampa at Lowry Park are key highlights.

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