Flying from Albert J Ellis Airport (OAJ) to Orlando: what you need to know
Jacksonville (the location of Albert J Ellis Airport) and Orlando follow the same timezone — UTC-5.
Give yourself plenty of time to get on your OAJ to Orlando flight. A good rule of thumb is to arrive at least two hours before international departures and an hour ahead for domestic flights.
During popular months such as September, it's a good idea to get to the airport even earlier. Arrive two hours before a domestic departure and four hours ahead of international flights when you travel during high season in general.
The journey from central Jacksonville to OAJ takes about 45 minutes on public transport. If you ride-share, drive or grab a taxi, you'll cover the 18 kilometres in 20 minutes or so, depending on traffic conditions.
Albert J Ellis Airport gets high marks for on-time performance. 84% of flights that take off from OAJ arrive at their destination as scheduled.
OAJ is located at 264 State Road 1265.
How to find the cheapest flights from Albert J Ellis Airport (OAJ) to Orlando
$463 is currently the best price for a one-way Albert J Ellis Airport to Orlando flight. Return plane tickets start at $595. These fares can change depending on demand and availability.
To pick up cheap flights from OAJ to Orlando, book as early as you can. Airlines typically offer their most competitively priced fares when flights are first released.
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Airports in Orlando
Orlando International Airport (MCO)
Orlando International Airport (MCO) to the centre of Orlando takes around 25 minutes to reach by car. The centre is roughly 19 kilometres away.
If you're travelling on public transport, expect a journey time of around 1 hour.
The last thing you need is a long journey to your hotel if you're arriving on a late flight from Albert J Ellis Airport to Orlando. Stay at one of these accommodation options near MCO instead:
Get the best deal by reserving your ride from Orlando International Airport around two weeks in advance of your flight from OAJ to Orlando.
The street address for MCO is One Airport Boulevard.
Orlando Sanford International Airport (SFB)
Central Orlando is around 40 kilometres from Orlando Sanford International Airport (SFB). Once your flight from Albert J Ellis Airport to Orlando has touched down and you've made your way through the terminal, the drive should be around 35 minutes.
If you travel by public transport, you'll get to the city centre in 1 hour or so.
There are some comfortable places to park your luggage (and yourself) near SFB. Tuck yourself in and get cosy after your OAJ to Orlando flight at any of these well-located options:
Lock in the lowest price by securing your ride from SFB one week ahead of time. You'll also have access to a greater range of vehicles.
Best time to go to Orlando
December is the quietest month for flights from Albert J Ellis Airport to Orlando, while March is the most popular. Figure out the best time to go to Orlando based on whether you like a bustling atmosphere or a more laid-back vibe.
The warmest month in Orlando is July, with temperatures ranging between 23ºC and 34ºC. Book your Albert J Ellis Airport to Orlando plane ticket then if that's your idea of comfortable weather.
January has average temperatures of between 7ºC and 23ºC. Search for a cheap ticket from OAJ to Orlando around that time if you'd rather travel in cooler conditions.
More about Orlando
When it comes to searching for somewhere to lay your head, you'll find the best stays in Orlando right here. Check out these options once you've locked in your flight from Albert J Ellis Airport to Orlando:
There are so many things to see and do in this city it can be hard to work out where to start. Universal's Islands of Adventure, Hogwarts and Jurassic world are leading attractions which should be on every Orlando itinerary.
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 seen Orlando. Around 209 kilometres away to the north, top sights here include St. John's Cathedral, Museum of Contemporary Art Jacksonville and The Cummer Museum of Art & Gardens.
Miami is another essential stop in the United States and is around 338 kilometres south of Orlando. No journey is complete without a visit to Beach, Ocean Drive and Port of Miami.