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)
Book a hotel near MCO if you have a late flight from Fort Lauderdale to Orlando International Airport. Check in to one of these accommodation options and avoid the hassle of a long transfer:
Lock in the best rate by booking your ride around two weeks before your Fort Lauderdale to Orlando International Airport flight.
The street address for MCO is One Airport Boulevard.
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.
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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
When it comes to looking for somewhere to lay your head, you'll find the best places to stay in Orlando right here. Browse these hotels once you've locked in your flight from Fort Lauderdale to Orlando International Airport:
You'll find loads of terrific things to do in Orlando when you're in the mood to sightsee. Start exploring at Hogwarts followed by Universal's Islands of Adventure and Jurassic world.
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.