Question 1

Are pets allowed to travel through Orlando International Airport (MCO)?

Accepted Answer

Yes, pets can travel through MCO hassle-free. However, TSA requires pets to remain within their carriers while at the airport. Pets can only leave their carriers as they walk through security or use pet relief areas. MCO has provided two outdoor pet relief areas, one in Terminal A and the other in B. The relief areas are landside on level 2, with the one for Terminal A on the East Side and Terminal B on the West Side. After exiting the building, walk to the right.

Question 2

What kind of services does Orlando International Airport (MCO) offer?

Accepted Answer

Whether your stay at Orlando Airport is a layover or a starting point for your trip, amenities and services are important. Orlando International Airport offers over 100 shops, including brands like Guess, Disney, and Desigual, for your last-minute shopping. Eating at Orlando Airport is also not a problem, thanks to dozens of kiosks and fast-food joints available.

Question 3

Does Orlando International Airport (MCO) have play areas for children?

Accepted Answer

No, it does not. However, the airport offers family-care restaurants at each gate area, on levels 1 and 3, perfect for new moms and infants. Moreover, to entertain the whole family, the airport boasts two Kennedy Space Center stores (Terminals B and G), where you can touch an asteroid from Mars, and a 3,000-gallon aquarium (Main Terminal) containing over 100 sea creatures.

Question 4

What tourist attractions are near the Orlando Sanford International Airport (MCO)?

Accepted Answer

Flights to Orlando can also land at the city’s secondary airport, which is close to other interesting attractions. The Seminole State Forest is located 31.6 miles to the northwest, while Lake Monroe and the Central Florida Zoo & Botanical Gardens are situated approximately 40 miles to the north.

Question 5

How to get from Orlando International Airport (MCO) to the city center?

Accepted Answer

There are many options available to you to get into the city center after your flight to Orlando: the airport features taxi ranks on both Side A and Side B of the Arrivals terminal, and there are many ride-sharing services, including Uber, Lyft, and Wingz. As for public transport, you can reach Downtown Orlando by Lynx bus (lines 11 and 51; approximately 40 minutes) or by SunRail, as the station is now easily accessible from the airport (via Lynx bus).

Question 6

Does Orlando International Airport (MCO) offer accessible services?

Accepted Answer

MCO is a fully accessible airport, providing elevators, ramps, and moving walkways for passengers with reduced mobility. There are minimal changes between floors, and even the inter-terminal transport is wheelchair accessible. Passengers also benefit from reserved parking spots, accessible washrooms, fast lanes, and dedicated seating in waiting areas. MCO features tactile guide paths, braille-coded elevator buttons, and Aira services for those with low vision. Additionally, visual paging services are available for the hard of hearing, and courtesy phones around the terminal allow them to request assistance.

Question 7

Which airlines have lounges at Orlando International Airport (MCO)?

Accepted Answer

American Airlines, United Airlines, and Delta each have lounges at MCO. Delta operates a members-only lounge, and Elite status passengers can find this lounge in Terminal B airside near Gate 71. United Airlines and American Airlines have lounges accessible by paying at the door and showing your flight ticket. The United Club is in Terminal B near Gate 43, while the American Airlines lounge is also located airside in Terminal B.

Question 8

Where can I sleep at Orlando International Airport (MCO)?

Accepted Answer

You can stay inside the Secure Zones overnight. However, if you choose to leave the secure areas while checkpoints are closed overnight, you’ll have to wait until they reopen in the early morning. If you're looking to catch some sleep at the airport, book your stay at the Hyatt Regency Orlando International Airport. The hotel is in the main terminal on level 4, just above the security entrance and Gates 60-129. The establishment offers both day rooms and overnight stays and has an onsite restaurant and conference center. Day rooms are available between 10 am and 6 pm.

Question 9

What is the difference between the most popular and the most frequent airline at Orlando?

Accepted Answer

Southwest operates the most flights from the United States to Orlando at 1,054 per week, while Frontier is the airline most often selected by KAYAK users searching for flights from the United States to Orlando. The two are often different because flight volume reflects an airline's schedule, while popularity reflects traveler choice.

Question 10

Which airports serve Orlando?

Accepted Answer

Flights to Orlando arrive at: Orlando (MCO) and Orlando Sanford Intl (SFB).

Question 11

What airports serve Orlando and the surrounding area?

Accepted Answer

Flights to Orlando can arrive at several major airports serving the metro area, including Orlando (MCO) and Orlando Sanford Intl (SFB). Nearby alternatives within 50.0 mi of Orlando include Orlando (MCO) and Daytona Beach (DAB). These airports are not in Orlando itself, but may be useful depending on your route, airline, and where you are headed in the area.

Question 12

How far are the airports serving Orlando from downtown?

Accepted Answer

Orlando is served by multiple airports. Orlando is 9.1 mi from downtown Orlando and Orlando Sanford Intl is 17.8 mi from downtown Orlando.

Question 13

How long are nonstop flights to Orlando from different departure cities?

Accepted Answer

Nonstop flight time to Orlando varies depending on your departure city:

• From Louisville: 1h 53m
• From Appleton: 2h 49m
• From Manchester: 3h 10m
• From Salt Lake City: 4h 12m
• From Las Vegas: 4h 15m

Question 14

Which city has the cheapest flights to Orlando?

Accepted Answer

Based on fares booked in the past 5 days, the cheapest flights to Orlando are from Detroit, starting at $159 round-trip.

Question 15

How many flights serve Orlando?

Accepted Answer

Orlando receives 483 flights per day and 3,381 per week from across the world. New York has the most flights to Orlando, with 307 weekly flights.

Question 16

How do I know if a flight to Orlando is a good deal?

Accepted Answer

A good deal on a flight to Orlando is around $189 round-trip. This fare is in the lowest 25% of round-trip prices searched on KAYAK, averaged across the cities most often searched as origins by KAYAK users.

Question 17

How expensive are last-minute flights to Orlando?

Accepted Answer

Last-minute fares to Orlando (booked within 2 weeks of departure) are typically 16% higher than the average round-trip fare of $287.

Question 18

Which airlines should I consider for flights to Orlando?

Accepted Answer

Frontier, Southwest and Delta are the most popular airlines among KAYAK users flying to Orlando. Southwest has the best on-time record at the destination's main airport.

Question 19

What is the cheapest flight to Orlando?

Accepted Answer

Baltimore to Orlando is the cheapest route at $98 round-trip, found in the past 5 days on KAYAK. Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to Orlando is the most popular connection with round-trip deals from $159.

Question 20

How much is a flight to Orlando?

Accepted Answer

On average, a round-trip flight from the United States to Orlando costs $287, based on KAYAK data over the past 12 months. Round-trip fares from Atlanta average $152, while Raleigh runs a bit higher at $183.

Question 21

What is the cheapest day to fly to Orlando?

Accepted Answer

Thursday is the cheapest day to fly to Orlando at $294 round-trip on average over the past 12 months on KAYAK. Sunday is the most expensive at $322.

Question 22

What’s the cheapest month to fly to Orlando?

Accepted Answer

•January is the cheapest month to fly to Orlando with an average price of $224 round-trip.
•November ($330) and December ($307) are the most expensive.

Based on KAYAK data over the past 12 months.

Question 23

What is the cheapest time of day to fly to Orlando?

Accepted Answer

Evening flights to Orlando are the cheapest at $275 round-trip on average. Morning flights are the most expensive at $324.

Question 24

What is a good deal for flights to Orlando?

Accepted Answer

Flights under $189 are considered a good deal. 25% of KAYAK users found round-trip flights to Orlando at or below these prices, with the lowest fares from:
•Atlanta $100
•Raleigh $130
•Baltimore $142.

Question 25

Which is the cheapest airport to fly into in Orlando?

Accepted Answer

Prices will differ depending on the departure airport, but generally, the cheapest airport to fly to in Orlando is Orlando Sanford Intl (SFB), with an average flight price of $213.

Question 26

When are flights to Orlando the cheapest?

Accepted Answer

Flights to Orlando are cheapest 5 weeks before departure. Booking in this window typically costs about 24% less than the average last-minute fare (within 2 weeks of the flight), based on KAYAK data.

Question 27

What are the most popular airlines flying to Orlando?

Accepted Answer

Frontier is the most popular airline flying to Orlando among KAYAK users, followed by Southwest and Delta.

Question 28

Which airline offers the most nonstop flights to Orlando?

Accepted Answer

Southwest operates the most nonstop flights to Orlando, with an average of 1,054 per week. Delta follows with 473 weekly nonstop flights. 12 airlines fly nonstop to this destination.

Question 29

How many direct flights to Orlando are there each day?

Accepted Answer

There are around 483 daily direct flights to Orlando. 45% depart in the morning, 28% in the afternoon, 21% in the evening and 6% at night.

Question 30

How many direct flights to Orlando are there each week?

Accepted Answer

There are 3,381 direct flights to Orlando each week. Sunday is the day with the most departures at 15%.

Question 31

How many long-haul flights are there to Orlando each week?

Accepted Answer

No long-haul flights serve this destination.

Question 32

How many cities have direct flights to Orlando?

Accepted Answer

You can fly directly to Orlando from over 50 cities worldwide. New York has the most with 307 direct flights per week.

Question 33

How often are flights to Orlando delayed?

Accepted Answer

Based on data over the past 3 months, flights to Orlando are delayed by 15 minutes or more 17% of the time, 1 percentage point below the national average of 18%. Summer months have the highest delay rate on average, at 21%.

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