Flying from Orlando International Airport (MCO) to Phoenix Sky Harbour International Airport (PHX): what you need to know
Book a direct flight from Orlando International Airport to Phoenix Sky Harbour International Airport and you'll be travelling for an average of 4 hours 40 minutes.
Phoenix's timezone is UTC-7, which makes Phoenix three hours behind Orlando.
Each week, there are 39 Orlando International Airport to Phoenix Sky Harbour International Airport flights. If you'd like to get going as soon as possible, select the 06:30 Frontier Airlines flight. If you're eager to make the most of your time before you fly, the latest flight is at 20:37 with American Airlines.
Arriving two hours before an international flight and one hour ahead of a domestic departure are tried-and-true travel tips. Show up at the airport on time to board your MCO to PHX flight.
Travelling during a peak time like July? Major public holidays and other high seasons can result in longer lines and delays at security. Be extra cautious and arrive up to four hours before an international flight and two hours before domestic departures.
You can travel nonstop to Phoenix, United States. Take off with one of these airlines that offer direct flights from Orlando International Airport to Phoenix Sky Harbour International Airport:
The majority of travellers choose to fly with American Airlines on this route.
Southwest Airlines is the most punctual carrier offering MCO to PHX flights. An impressive 87.1% of its services on this route arrive as scheduled.
We make it easy to book a flight with a stopover. To see your options for tickets from Orlando International Airport to Phoenix Sky Harbour International Airport, uncheck 'Direct flights only.' Then, choose a flight offering a stop long enough to explore the city of your choice. Popular stopovers between MCO and PHX include:
Dallas Love Field Airport
San Antonio International Airport
George Bush Intercontinental Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Orlando International Airport (MCO) to Phoenix Sky Harbour International Airport (PHX)
The lowest price we've seen for a one-way Orlando International Airport to Phoenix Sky Harbour International Airport flight is $116. A round-trip ticket is currently $258. Depending on the availability when you book, these fares may change.
Score cheap tickets from MCO to PHX by booking seven months ahead. Based on our research, that's the sweet spot for landing a bargain.
June is the cheapest month for flights from Orlando International Airport to Phoenix Sky Harbour International Airport. If you'd like to travel at a different time of year, the 'Whole month' tool will show you the lowest airfares for every month.
There's no need to check back in every day to find out if fares have gone down when you set up a Price Alert. We'll update you the moment there's a new deal on cheap flights from MCO to PHX.
Choose your preferred arrival and departure times, airlines and number of stops with the filters. Or sort your results by 'Cheapest' to see the best deals on flights from Orlando International Airport to Phoenix Sky Harbour International Airport.
Handy information about Orlando International Airport (MCO)
MCO is located at One Airport Boulevard.
Of all flights leaving Orlando International Airport, 78.28% land on time at their destination.
Orlando International Airport is around 32 kilometres from central Orlando. If you're driving, ride-sharing or catching a cab from the centre, it'll take 20 minutes or so to get there, depending on the traffic.
Looking for a handy hotel close to MCO? If you've booked an early flight from Orlando International Airport to Phoenix Sky Harbour International Airport, these accommodation options will have you sleeping moments from check-in:
Arriving at Phoenix Sky Harbour International Airport (PHX)
If you're arriving on a late Orlando International Airport to Phoenix Sky Harbour International Airport flight, few things beat the convenience of being near the terminal. Grab your bags from the carousel and then be showered and sleeping not long after at one of these hotels near PHX:
Explore without limits with a Phoenix Sky Harbour International Airport rental car. Pick up your wheels from Europcar, Dollar or Thrifty and see more of Phoenix and beyond.
Reserving your vehicle from Phoenix Sky Harbour International Airport about one week in advance gives you the best shot at securing a great deal.
Getting from Phoenix Sky Harbour International Airport (PHX) to central Phoenix
The address for PHX is 3400 Sky Harbour Boulevard.
Phoenix Sky Harbour International Airport is approximately 8 kilometres from central Phoenix. Driving there takes about 10 minutes.
Getting there by public transport takes about 35 minutes.
When to fly to Phoenix Sky Harbour International Airport (PHX)
It's time to work out your trip dates for your flight from Orlando International Airport to Phoenix Sky Harbour International Airport. July is the busiest month to head to Phoenix. If you'd like a more low-key vibe, go in May.
The warmest month in Phoenix is July, with temperatures ranging between 26ºC and 44ºC. Lock in your flights from Orlando International Airport to Phoenix Sky Harbour International Airport in this month if this is the type of weather you like.
Search for cheap tickets from MCO to PHX in January if you like travelling in cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest then, ranging between 4ºC and 20ºC on average.
Explore more of United States
San Diego is just one of the many places in United States waiting to be explored once you've seen Phoenix. Around 483 kilometres away to the west, its top attractions include San Diego Zoo, USS Midway Museum and SeaWorld San Diego.
Las Vegas is another favourite destination in United States and is around 418 kilometres north-west of Phoenix. No journey is complete without seeing Las Vegas Strip, Fountains of Bellagio and Fremont Street Experience.