{ "response": { "Key": "US-ORL", "orig": { "code": "US", "type": "country", "country": "United States" }, "dest": { "code": "ORL", "type": "airport", "city": "Orlando", "fullCity": "Orlando, Florida", "airport": "Orlando Executive Airport" }, "faq": { "q0": { "question": "From which U.S. cities can I fly to Orlando?", "answer": "You can fly nonstop to Orlando (MCO/SFB) from over 130 U.S. cities, with the busiest gateways being New York (JFK/EWR/LGA), Chicago (ORD/MDW), Baltimore (BWI), Washington D.C. (DCA/IAD), and Philadelphia (PHL). Major carriers like Southwest, Frontier, Delta, American, United, JetBlue, and Allegiant operate these routes, with flight times ranging from about 70 minutes from Miami to over 3.5 hours from Denver. For one-stop options, travelers can connect through major hubs such as Atlanta (ATL), Charlotte (CLT), or Dallas (DFW) on airlines like Delta, American, or Southwest, which offer frequent service throughout the day. Most travelers choose a departure city based on proximity and the number of nonstop flights available, with larger hubs providing more flexibility and often lower fares due to competition.", "methodology": "The U.S. departure cities with nonstop service to this destination and their weekly frequencies come from our flight-schedule database, which combines published airline timetables, U.S. government schedule data from the Bureau of Transportation Statistics (BTS), and observed flight operations from the EUROCONTROL/OpenSky Open Performance Data Initiative (OPDI). We identify every U.S. airport with scheduled nonstop service, group airports into their metropolitan areas, and rank cities by scheduled weekly departures.", "toolsUsed": [ "country_to_city" ] }, "q1": { "question": "How long is the flight to Orlando?", "answer": "Nonstop flights to Orlando (MCO/SFB) from major US cities are typically 1 to 3 hours: about 1.5 hours from Atlanta, 2.5 hours from Chicago, and 3 hours from New York. One-stop flights from farther cities like Denver or Los Angeles add 1–3 hours depending on the connection. Return flight times are generally similar, though headwinds can make westbound legs slightly longer.", "methodology": "Flight times from each U.S. departure city come from our flight-schedule database, which combines published airline timetables, U.S. government schedule data from the Bureau of Transportation Statistics (BTS), and observed flight operations from the EUROCONTROL/OpenSky Open Performance Data Initiative (OPDI); the typical time is the median scheduled duration of that city's nonstop services to this destination.", "toolsUsed": [ "country_to_city" ] }, "q2": { "question": "Are there direct flights to Orlando?", "answer": "Yes, there are plentiful nonstop flights from the United States to Orlando, with 130 gateway cities offering direct service. Major nonstop routes include New York (JFK) with United, JetBlue, Frontier, Delta, American, Breeze, and Allegiant; Chicago (ORD) with Southwest, Frontier, United, American, and Allegiant; and Atlanta (ATL) with Southwest, Frontier, and Delta. Flights from Atlanta take about 1.5 hours, while cross-country routes like Denver run roughly 3 hours 40 minutes. Red-eye flights are available from all these gateways, with some arriving the next morning.", "methodology": "Nonstop service is identified from the scheduled operating flights in our flight-schedule database, which combines published airline timetables, U.S. government schedule data from the Bureau of Transportation Statistics (BTS), and observed flight operations from the EUROCONTROL/OpenSky Open Performance Data Initiative (OPDI); a destination with no scheduled nonstop from the United States is reported as having none.", "toolsUsed": [ "country_to_city" ] }, "q3": { "question": "Which U.S. cities are usually cheapest or easiest for flying to Orlando?", "answer": "Atlanta is usually the cheapest U.S. origin for flying to Orlando, with round-trip fares around $47, and Cleveland is close behind at about $53. Baltimore, Raleigh, Philadelphia, and Fort Lauderdale also offer low typical fares, ranging from roughly $86 to $108 round-trip. Around 40 U.S. cities have service to Orlando, with a typical round-trip fare of about $293.", "methodology": "These fares come from a large sample of the real airfares Priceline shoppers found for flights from U.S. departure cities to this destination, grouped by origin city, day of the week, time of day and how far ahead the trip was booked. Prices are round trip in U.S. dollars unless noted and are refreshed regularly.", "toolsUsed": [ "dest_flight_pricing" ] }, "q4": { "question": "Which airlines fly to Orlando?", "answer": "Southwest, Frontier, Delta, American, United, JetBlue, and Allegiant fly nonstop to Orlando from many US cities. Southwest is the largest carrier, and most airlines are not in alliances except United (Star Alliance), American (Oneworld), and Delta (SkyTeam).", "methodology": "Airlines are the operating carriers scheduled on nonstop services from each U.S. departure city, taken from our flight-schedule database, which combines published airline timetables, U.S. government schedule data from the Bureau of Transportation Statistics (BTS), and observed flight operations from the EUROCONTROL/OpenSky Open Performance Data Initiative (OPDI).", "toolsUsed": [ "country_to_city" ] }, "q5": { "question": "When is the cheapest time to fly to Orlando?", "answer": "The cheapest months to fly from the United States to Orlando are typically September and January, avoiding major holidays and spring break. For the best fares, book one to three months ahead and choose midweek departures, especially Tuesday or Wednesday, with early morning or late evening flights often priced lower than peak afternoon times." }, "q6": { "question": "How far in advance should I book flights to Orlando?", "answer": "Fares from the United States to Orlando are typically lowest when you book about 4 weeks ahead of departure. Holidays and peak periods tend to sell out earlier, so you may need to book further in advance for those dates.", "methodology": "These fares come from a large sample of the real airfares Priceline shoppers found for flights from U.S. departure cities to this destination, grouped by origin city, day of the week, time of day and how far ahead the trip was booked. Prices are round trip in U.S. dollars unless noted and are refreshed regularly.", "toolsUsed": [ "dest_flight_pricing" ] }, "q8": { "question": "What is the baggage allowance on flights to Orlando?", "answer": "Baggage rules on domestic US flights to Orlando vary by airline and fare. Basic economy tickets often charge for carry-ons or checked bags, while standard economy typically includes a carry-on and personal item. Checked bag fees are common. Premium cabins offer more generous allowances." }, "q10": { "question": "What time of day is usually cheapest for flights to Orlando?", "answer": "Morning departures tend to be cheapest for flights from the United States to Orlando, with typical round-trip fares around $276 compared to the overall average of $290. Departure time makes a modest difference on this route, but you can often find fares well above or below that figure depending on origin and travel dates.", "methodology": "These fares come from a large sample of the real airfares Priceline shoppers found for flights from U.S. departure cities to this destination, grouped by origin city, day of the week, time of day and how far ahead the trip was booked. Prices are round trip in U.S. dollars unless noted and are refreshed regularly.", "toolsUsed": [ "dest_flight_pricing" ] }, "q11": { "question": "Which airport will I arrive at and how do I get from Orlando Executive Airport to downtown Orlando?", "answer": "You'll arrive at Orlando International Airport (MCO), the main airport serving the Orlando area — not Orlando Executive Airport, which is a separate general aviation facility. From MCO, the Brightline intercity rail service connects the airport's Intermodal Terminal to downtown and points south toward Miami, reached from the main terminal via an automated people mover. SunRail commuter rail is also exploring an extension to the airport. Buses, taxis, ride share, and rental cars are readily available, with the drive to downtown Orlando typically taking about 20–30 minutes depending on traffic.", "toolsUsed": [ "article_lookup" ], "references": [ { "url": "https://orlandoairports.net/parking-transportation/parking/", "title": "Orlando International Airport (MCO)" }, { "url": "https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Orlando_International_Airport_Intermodal_Terminal", "title": "Orlando International Airport Intermodal Terminal", "favicon": "https://en.wikipedia.org/static/apple-touch/wikipedia.png", "time_published": "2026-08-23T05:05:16Z" }, { "url": "https://orlandoairports.net", "title": "Orlando International Airport (MCO)", "time_published": "2026-08-17T11:55:22Z" }, { "url": "https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Orlando_International_Airport", "title": "Orlando International Airport", "favicon": "https://en.wikipedia.org/static/apple-touch/wikipedia.png", "time_published": "2026-09-11T04:11:17Z" } ] }, "q12": { "question": "Which cabin and seat options are typical on flights to Orlando?", "answer": "Domestic flights to Orlando typically offer economy and a domestic first class with wider seats and extra legroom but no lie-flat beds. Premium economy is uncommon, and true lie-flat business class appears only on a few transcontinental or Hawaii-originating routes." }, "q13": { "question": "Are there hotels or sleeping facilities at Orlando airport?", "answer": "Orlando International Airport (MCO) has a Hyatt Regency located inside the main terminal on Level 4, so no shuttle is required for that on-site hotel. There are no capsule hotels or sleeping pods at the airport, but several nearby hotels such as the Ramada by Wyndham Suites, Marriott Orlando Airport Lakeside, and Sheraton Suites Orlando Airport offer free airport shuttles. The hotel shuttle stop is at Terminal B on the Ground Transportation Level.", "toolsUsed": [ "article_lookup" ], "references": [ { "url": "https://sleepinginairports.net/guides/orlando-airport-guide.htm", "title": "Orlando Airport Guide (MCO) - Sleeping in Airports", "favicon": "https://www.sleepinginairports.net/nitropack_static/oBWrHkPujHTPIaVWqdDSDhClXUyrYhhb/assets/images/optimized/rev-b853180/www.sleepinginairports.net/wp-content/uploads/2018/09/cropped-sia-logo-180x180.png", "time_published": "2018-08-06T07:54:01Z" }, { "url": "https://sleepinginairports.net/reviews/orlando-airport-reviews.htm", "title": "Orlando International Airport Reviews (MCO) – Sleeping in Airports", "favicon": "https://www.sleepinginairports.net/wp-content/uploads/2018/09/cropped-sia-logo-180x180.png" } ] }, "q14": { "question": "What are the best airport lounge options at Orlando airport?", "answer": "Orlando International Airport (MCO) has several lounge options: Delta Sky Club in Terminal B, Airside 4 (access for Delta One, SkyTeam Elite Plus, or Delta Sky Club members, with complimentary food and drinks), and The Club MCO locations in Terminal A Concourse 1 and Terminal B Concourse 4 (open to Priority Pass members and day-pass purchasers, with pre-booking available and rated 4.3). Plaza Premium Lounge in Terminal C accepts Priority Pass and day passes, with a la carte dining and conference facilities, though alcoholic drinks cost extra. An American Airlines Admirals Club is also located in Terminal B near Gate 55, accessible to Admirals Club members, qualifying elite status holders, and first/business class passengers on American or oneworld flights.", "toolsUsed": [ "article_lookup" ], "references": [ { "url": "https://americanexpress.com/en-us/travel/lounges/the-platinum-card/MCO", "title": "American Express Lounges at Orlando International Airport | Amex US", "favicon": "https://www.americanexpress.com/apple-touch-icon-152x152.png" }, { "url": "https://aa.com/pubcontent//en_US/travelInformation/airportAmenities/mco-club.html", "title": "Orlando, FL (MCO)", "favicon": "https://aa.com/content/images/chrome/rebrand/favicon.png" }, { "url": "https://prioritypass.com/en-GB/lounges/united-states-of-america/orlando-international", "title": "Orlando International Airport MCO Lounges - MCO Airport Guide and lounges. | Priority Pass", "favicon": "https://prioritypass.com/icon.png?a4ff481221414a5c" }, { "url": "https://prioritypass.com/en-GB/lounges/united-states-of-america/orlando-international/mco3-plaza-premium-lounge", "title": "Plaza Premium Lounge MCO AIRPORT Terminal C Orlando FL International | Priority Pass", "favicon": "https://prioritypass.com/icon.png?icon.1k7202wk2zqql.png?dpl=1f82db4e-b1f8-481b-b911-c24ef915cc46" }, { "url": "https://my.prioritypass.com/en-GB/lounges/united-states-of-america/orlando-international", "title": "Orlando International Airport MCO Lounges - MCO Airport Guide and lounges. | Priority Pass", "favicon": "https://my.prioritypass.com/icon.png?a4ff481221414a5c" } ] }, "q15": { "question": "What is the cheapest day of the week to fly to Orlando?", "answer": "Tuesday is the cheapest day to fly from the United States to Orlando, with a typical fare of $238 compared to the weekly average of $254. Midweek departures like Tuesday tend to beat weekend travel on this route.", "methodology": "These fares come from a large sample of the real airfares Priceline shoppers found for flights from U.S. departure cities to this destination, grouped by origin city, day of the week, time of day and how far ahead the trip was booked. Prices are round trip in U.S. dollars unless noted and are refreshed regularly.", "toolsUsed": [ "dest_flight_pricing" ] } } } }