Travelling from Mexico City to Orlando International Airport (MCO): What you need to know
Get your holiday planning underway by working out where you'll catch your flight from Mexico City to Orlando International Airport (MCO). Mexico City Benito Juarez International Airport (MEX) and Mexico City Felipe Angeles International Airport (NLU) are Mexico City's main airports.
Around 3 hours 25 minutes is how long you can expect to be travelling on a direct Mexico City to Orlando International Airport flight.
Orlando is one hour ahead of Mexico City. Orlando International Airport is located in Orlando, which is in the UTC-5 timezone.
The most popular route is from Mexico City Benito Juarez International Airport (MEX) to Orlando International Airport (MCO), with 27 direct weekly services. If you're eager to be on your way, the earliest flight from MEX to MCO is the 6:40am Aeromexico option. If you need some extra time before takeoff, the final departure is at 5:40pm with Aeromexico.
Your flight from Mexico City to MCO won't wait if you're running late, so don't forget to check in on time. Arrive up to one hour in advance for domestic flights and two hours ahead for international travel.
During popular months like September, you'll want to get to the airport earlier than normal. Plan to arrive two hours before a domestic departure and four hours ahead for an international flight when you fly during a peak period in general.
Airports in Mexico City
Mexico City Benito Juarez International Airport (MEX)
You can book a direct flight from Mexico City to Orlando International Airport (MCO) out of Mexico City Benito Juarez International Airport (MEX).
You can travel on a direct flight from Mexico City to Orlando International Airport with Aeromexico. This popular airline offers services from MEX.
The preferred choice for passengers flying between MEX and MCO is Aeromexico.
Aeromexico is the leading carrier for punctuality on this route, with 88.83% of services landing as scheduled.
We make it a piece of cake to find cheap flights from Mexico City to MCO with a stopover. To explore all your options departing from Mexico City Benito Juarez International Airport (MEX), deselect 'Direct flights only.' Then, simply pick a flight that has a stop long enough to tour the city of your choice. Popular stopovers between MEX and MCO include:
Houston George Bush Intercontinental Airport (IAH)
Cancun International Airport (CUN)
Merida International Airport (MID)
The journey from central Mexico City to MEX takes about 40 minutes by public transport. If you ride-share, drive or get a taxi, you'll cover the 13 kilometres in 30 minutes or so, depending on traffic.
In search of a comfortable hotel near Mexico City Benito Juarez International Airport? If you've booked an early flight from Mexico City to Orlando International Airport, these accommodation options will have you sleeping moments from your departure lounge:
84% of flights leaving Mexico City Benito Juarez International Airport arrive at their destination as planned. Given its strong on-time performance, you're unlikely to face delays when flying out of MEX.
Mexico City Felipe Angeles International Airport (NLU)
Catching a flight out of Mexico City Felipe Angeles International Airport (NLU)? Direct Mexico City to Orlando International Airport (MCO) plane tickets are available from this popular hub.
You can board a direct flight from Mexico City to MCO with VivaAerobus. This is one of the main carriers that operates this route out of NLU.
On the NLU to MCO route, Viva Aerobus is the go-to airline for most travellers on this route.
Add a little extra to your holiday with a stopover on your flight from Mexico City to Orlando International Airport. Here's where you can connect between Mexico City Felipe Angeles International Airport and MCO:
Cancun International Airport (CUN)
Monterrey International Airport (MTY)
Merida International Airport (MID)
With public transport, you can travel from central Mexico City to NLU in about 2 hours. The terminal is roughly 56 kilometres away, and getting there by car takes approximately 55 minutes.
Getting everyone to the airport on time before your Mexico City to MCO flight is much easier when you stay near Mexico City Felipe Angeles International Airport. If you have an early departure, Verticca Hotel will put you just a short drive away.
76% of flights taking off from Mexico City Felipe Angeles International Airport make it to their destination as expected.
About Orlando International Airport (MCO)
The last thing you want is a long journey to your hotel if you're arriving on a late flight from Mexico City to Orlando International Airport. Stay at one of these accommodation options near MCO instead:
Booking your ride around two weeks in advance of your Mexico City to Orlando International Airport flight can help you secure the lowest rate.
MCO is located at One Airport Boulevard.
Getting from Orlando International Airport (MCO) to central Orlando
From Orlando International Airport, central Orlando is around 19 kilometres away. It takes about 25 minutes to get to the city centre by car.
Travelling by public transport will take you roughly 1 hour.
How to find the cheapest flights from Mexico City to Orlando International Airport (MCO)
At the moment, $285 is the lowest price we've found for a one-way ticket from Mexico City to Orlando International Airport. The cheapest price for a return flight is $461. Keep in mind fares may change due to availability at the time of booking.
To score cheap flights from Mexico City to MCO, book your ticket one month ahead of your departure date.
June is when you're most likely to find a fantastic deal on a Mexico City to Orlando International Airport ticket. If you're looking to travel at a different time of year, the 'Whole month' tool will show you the lowest prices across every month.
Save time looking for cheap plane tickets from Mexico City to MCO by setting up a Price Alert. We'll send you an email or push notification on the app when a new discounted fare appears.
Filters make it easier to save some cash on your flight from Mexico City to Orlando International Airport. Choose the airlines, flight times and stops that line up with your plans. Then sort the results by 'Cheapest' to find the best price quickly.
The best time to fly from Mexico City to Orlando International Airport (MCO)
March is the most popular month for flights from Mexico City to Orlando International Airport (MCO). Plan your visit to Orlando in December for a quieter experience.
Book a Mexico City to MCO plane ticket departing in July if you're eager to experience the city during its warmest month. You can expect temperatures in Orlando to range from 23ºC to 34ºC.
For cooler conditions, search for a cheap ticket from Mexico City to Orlando International Airport in January when temperatures are between 7ºC and 23ºC.
More about Orlando
Start your Orlando trip off on the right foot by choosing the ideal place to stay. Once you've booked your flight from Mexico City to Orlando International Airport, explore our range of hotels including:
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
Jacksonville is just one of the many places in the United States waiting to be discovered after you've experienced Orlando. Around 209 kilometres away to the north, its best 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 Tampa, about 121 kilometres southwest of Orlando. Busch Gardens Tampa, The Florida Aquarium and ZooTampa at Lowry Park are key reasons to visit.





