How to find cheap flights to Orlando International Airport (MCO)
The cheapest price currently available for a one-way flight to Orlando International Airport is AED 1,784. A round-trip plane ticket to MCO right now is AED 2,567.
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Book as early as possible. You might even be able to land some awesome early bird deals on tickets to Orlando, where Orlando International Airport is located.
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Best time to go to Orlando
You can usually catch the cheapest flight to Orlando in May.
To find the cheapest month for flights to MCO, use the 'Whole month' tool. If you have flexible travel dates, search for the green prices on the calendar — they highlight the lowest available fares.
Fly to Orlando in March if you prefer to be there when it's busy. This is the most popular month for flights to MCO, but also when tickets are usually more expensive.
Travel in December if you prefer to travel with fewer crowds. This is the quietest period of the year and also when plane tickets to Orlando are generally more affordable.
With averages of between 23ºC (73ºF) and 34ºC (93ºF), July is when Orlando is at its warmest. Organize your visit around your weather preferences to make the most of your time here.
Temperatures are at their lowest in January, when they range from 7ºC (45ºF) to 23ºC (73ºF).
With four days of rain on average, January is the driest month in Orlando.
It rains the most during August, which gets around 22 days of wet weather.
Flying to Orlando International Airport (MCO): What you need to know
Offering direct flights to Orlando International Airport, these popular airlines make getting to Orlando a breeze:
Think about booking your MCO plane ticket with Air Transat. It's the carrier with the fewest delays, with up to 97% of flights into this airport sticking to schedule.
The local timezone at MCO is UTC-5.
Eager to get some sleep after your flight to MCO? These hotels close to Orlando International Airport offer the ideal place to relax and unwind:
Orlando International Airport has an on-time performance of 77%. This figure tracks how regularly flights from MCO complete their journey without delays.
Getting to central Orlando from Orlando International Airport (MCO)
The distance from MCO to central Orlando is about 19 kilometers.
Once you've landed from your flight to MCO, the drive to the center takes around 25 minutes.
The ride when using public transport takes about 1 hour.
Orlando has a stay for every vibe and budget. Here's a roundup of comfortable hotels to put on your short list:
Orlando highlights
These top sights should feature on your itinerary after hopping off your flight to Orlando:
Hogwarts: A perfect spot to kick off your sightseeing, this landmark is located around 11 kilometers southwest of the city center in Florida Center.
The Mennello Museum Sculpture Garden: Here's where you can press pause for a moment while exploring Orlando. This park is roughly 3 kilometers north of the center.
Jurassic world: This is just one more reason to visit this city. A memorable landmark, it's around 11 kilometers southwest of the heart of Orlando.
How to get to Palm Bay from Orlando International Airport (MCO)
Headed to the nearby city of Palm Bay? It's about 105 kilometers from MCO. Give yourself around 1 hour 5 minutes to drive to the center.
Traveling from Orlando International Airport (MCO) to Lakeland
Lakeland is another city that's easy to get to from Orlando International Airport. It's around 72 kilometers away.
The drive time to Lakeland is roughly 1 hour.
Explore more of the United States
The United States isn't done impressing you yet. Venture on to Jacksonville, located around 209 kilometers north of Orlando. St. John's Cathedral, Museum of Contemporary Art Jacksonville and The Cummer Museum of Art & Gardens should be on your to-do list. Jacksonville International Airport (JAX) is the city's closest major airport.
Another city in the United States that belongs on your itinerary is Tampa. From Orlando, it's around 121 kilometers southwest and is home to attractions like Busch Gardens Tampa and The Florida Aquarium. Work in a visit to ZooTampa at Lowry Park too. Tampa International Airport (TPA) is the main airport serving the city.
Or set out for St. Petersburg, roughly 153 kilometers southwest of Orlando. Chihuly Collection, St. Petersburg Pier and Museum of the American Arts and Crafts Movement are just a taste of what's waiting.