{ "response": { "Key": "IAH-ORL", "orig": { "code": "IAH", "type": "airport", "city": "Houston", "fullCity": "Houston, Texas", "airport": "George Bush Intercontinental Airport" }, "dest": { "code": "ORL", "type": "airport", "city": "Orlando", "fullCity": "Orlando, Florida", "airport": "Orlando Executive Airport" }, "faq": { "q0": { "question": "What is the typical flight duration from Houston to Orlando?", "answer": "Houston (IAH) to Orlando is about 850 miles. The typical nonstop flight takes 2 hours and 31 minutes, while the return leg averages 2 hours and 39 minutes — slightly longer due to prevailing winds.", "methodology": "Flight times and distances 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 flight time is the median scheduled block time across all carriers on the route, computed the same way in both directions so the difference reflects prevailing winds rather than any change in method. Distance is the great-circle distance between the two airports, so the actual flown track is typically 2-5% longer.", "toolsUsed": [ "flight_schedule" ] }, "q1": { "question": "Are there any direct flights from Houston to Orlando?", "answer": "Yes, United and Frontier both fly nonstop from Houston (IAH) to Orlando (MCO) daily. United runs up to 13 flights a day (about 81 weekly) and Frontier has up to 5 daily (about 17 weekly). The flight takes roughly two and a half hours.", "methodology": "Airlines and weekly frequencies are compiled 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 count each operating carrier's scheduled weekly departures and the days it flies; where there is no nonstop service, connecting carriers are identified by linking scheduled nonstop segments through common hub airports. Where a median fare is shown for a carrier, it reflects the real fares Priceline users found on this route in the last 72 hours. Carrier service, flight times and distances for this route come from our flight-schedule database, which draws on published airline timetables, U.S. government schedule data, and observed operations from the EUROCONTROL/OpenSky Open Performance Data Initiative (OPDI). We report the days of the week and the departure times each carrier operates. The typical flight time is the median scheduled block time, given both per carrier and across all carriers on the route; where a schedule does not publish an elapsed time, it is derived from the scheduled departure and arrival times converted to UTC. Outbound and return times are computed by the same method, so the difference between them is directly comparable and reflects prevailing winds rather than any change in derivation. Distance is the great-circle distance between the two specific airports named, so an actual flown track is typically 2-5% longer. Where shown, on-time departure and arrival rates and cancellation rates come from the U.S. Bureau of Transportation Statistics (BTS) Airline On-Time Performance dataset, which covers U.S. domestic routes only; where a typical fare is shown, it comes from the U.S. DOT Airline Origin and Destination Survey (DB1B), a quarterly 10% sample of tickets sold.", "toolsUsed": [ "route_airlines", "flight_schedule" ] }, "q3": { "question": "What are the ground transportation options in Orlando?", "answer": "Orlando International Airport (MCO) offers rental cars both on-airport and off-airport, ride share, taxi, and public transit options. The Brightline intercity rail connects the airport to Miami via the Intermodal Terminal, with a future SunRail commuter rail extension planned. Rental cars and ride share are the most-used ground transportation options for visitors heading to the city center and theme parks. The airport's people mover links the terminal to the intermodal facility, making rail transfers convenient.", "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" } ] }, "q4": { "question": "When is the cheapest time to fly from Houston to Orlando?", "answer": "Average fares from Houston to Orlando bottom out around $175 in late September, making that the cheapest stretch to fly. The cheapest months overall are September ($183), January ($188), and October ($189), while the most expensive period is late June at $253 on average. June, July, and December are the priciest months, with averages of $241, $235, and $229 respectively.", "methodology": "Seasonal fares come from Priceline's own air booking-summary archive, analysed in-house and refreshed monthly. For each day of the year we take a representative round-trip fare, a blend of the 25th-percentile and average ticket price over the route's bookings, and smooth the series into a seasonal curve; the half-month low and high and the monthly figures quoted here are averages of that curve. Thin and international routes borrow their seasonal shape from the nearest busy routes, with the price level anchored to the route's own bookings.", "toolsUsed": [ "seasonal_prices" ] }, "q5": { "question": "How far in advance should I book tickets from Houston to Orlando?", "answer": "For Houston to Orlando, the best time to book is about 4-6 weeks before departure, when fares average around $133. Booking too early (e.g., 180 days out) or too late (within a week) can cost significantly more, rising above $200. For summer and holiday periods, aim for the earlier end of that window or slightly sooner, as prices tend to climb sharply closer to peak travel dates.", "methodology": "Booking-window guidance comes from the same monthly in-house analysis of Priceline's own air booking-summary archive. We aggregate the route's bookings by how many days before departure they were made, from about 180 days out to the day of travel, smooth the curve, and highlight the stretch of lead times with the lowest average fare. Thin and international routes borrow the curve shape from the nearest busy routes, anchored to the route's own price level. It reflects current fares and is refreshed monthly.", "toolsUsed": [ "booking_timing" ] }, "q6": { "question": "Are overnight (red‑eye) flights available from Houston to Orlando?", "answer": "Yes, overnight red-eye flights are available from Houston (IAH) to Orlando (MCO). Frontier operates two nonstop red-eyes per week, on Mondays and Fridays, departing at 9:14 PM. Since the flight is short, it lands the same night — not the next morning.", "methodology": "Red-eye flights are identified from scheduled local departure and arrival times in our flight-schedule database — built from published airline timetables and official schedule data, including U.S. Department of Transportation records for domestic routes — flagging services that depart late at night and arrive the following morning; for connecting itineraries the red-eye is based on the timing of the overnight long-haul leg.", "toolsUsed": [ "redeye_flights" ] }, "q7": { "question": "Which airlines usually operate this route from Houston to Orlando?", "answer": "United and Frontier fly nonstop from Houston (IAH) to Orlando (MCO). United operates up to 81 weekly flights, with a median fare around $532; Frontier runs about 17 weekly flights, typically around $269.", "methodology": "Airlines and 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 count each operating carrier's scheduled weekly departures and the days it flies; where there is no nonstop service, connecting carriers are identified by linking scheduled nonstop segments through common hub airports. Where a typical fare is shown for a carrier, it is the median of the real fares Priceline users found on this route in the last 72 hours.", "toolsUsed": [ "route_airlines" ] }, "q8": { "question": "If I need a connection, what are common layover cities between Houston and Orlando?", "answer": "Common layovers include Atlanta, Dallas, Charlotte and Nashville, offering broad connections and efficient transfers." }, "q9": { "question": "How reliable are on‑time departures on this route from Houston to Orlando?", "answer": "On the Houston to Orlando route, United Airlines has a 77.5% on-time departure rate and a 0.8% cancellation rate, while Frontier shows a 53.4% on-time departure rate with no recent cancellations.", "methodology": "On-time arrival and cancellation rates come from the U.S. Bureau of Transportation Statistics (BTS) Airline On-Time Performance dataset, which covers U.S. domestic routes only; a flight counts as on time when it arrives within 15 minutes of schedule. Carriers are ranked by arrival on-time rate on this route, and the carrier list itself comes 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": [ "flight_schedule" ] }, "q10": { "question": "Which months have the best weather for traveling to Orlando?", "answer": "March to May offers pleasant temperatures and lower humidity before summer crowds peak." }, "q11": { "question": "What documents should I bring with me to the airport when flying from Houston to Orlando?", "answer": "For this domestic U.S. flight, bring a Real ID-compliant driver's license or passport. Have a credit or debit card ready for baggage fees, and check if any health documents are required." }, "q12": { "question": "Which airport should I use in Orlando?", "answer": "Orlando International Airport is the main airport serving the Orlando area. It is located southeast of downtown and offers the most flights, including domestic and international services, and is the closest to the theme parks." }, "q13": { "question": "How do I get to George Bush Intercontinental Airport from the city center?", "answer": "From downtown Houston to George Bush Intercontinental Airport (IAH), the 500 IAH Downtown Direct METRO bus runs nonstop from the George R. Brown Convention Center area to Terminal E, Level 2, Door E201, taking roughly 30–45 minutes for $4.50 one way, with departures every 30 minutes from 5:30 a.m. to 8 p.m. daily. Taxis and ride-share services like Uber and Lyft are available 24/7 at Terminals A, C, and E curbsides and are generally the fastest door-to-door option, though typically more expensive than the bus. Shared shuttle vans and hotel shuttles serve the airport as well, while driving yourself means using Will Clayton Parkway or JFK Blvd. and parking in on-site lots or nearby off-airport parking with shuttle connections. The METRO Downtown Direct bus is the most popular and budget-friendly public transit choice, while ride-share or taxi is best when time matters.", "toolsUsed": [ "article_lookup" ], "references": [ { "url": "https://fly2houston.com/iah/ground-transportation", "title": "Ground Transportation | Airport Taxi, Uber, Lyft, Shuttle & Rent Car Houston" }, { "url": "https://fly2houston.com/iah/ground-transportation/shuttles-and-buses", "title": "IAH Airport Shuttle & Bus Service | Houston Ground Transportation", "time_published": "2026-05-02T07:23:56Z" }, { "url": "https://fly2houston.com/iah/ground-transportation/metro-downtown-direct", "title": "Downtown Direct" }, { "url": "https://www.fly2houston.com/", "title": "Houston Airport System", "time_published": "2026-04-02T20:31:01Z" }, { "url": "https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/George_Bush_Intercontinental_Airport", "title": "George Bush Intercontinental Airport", "favicon": "https://en.wikipedia.org/static/apple-touch/wikipedia.png", "time_published": "2026-08-28T04:59:46Z" } ] }, "q14": { "question": "Are there hotels or sleeping facilities at Orlando airport?", "answer": "Orlando International Airport has a hotel directly inside the main terminal: the Hyatt Regency Orlando International Airport, located on Level 4 of the Main Terminal. Day rooms are available there. Several other nearby hotels offer free airport shuttles, including the Ramada by Wyndham Suites, Marriott Orlando Airport Lakeside, Sheraton Suites Orlando Airport, Hampton Inn & Suites Orlando Airport at Gateway Village, and Holiday Inn Orlando International Airport.", "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" } ] }, "q15": { "question": "Are there currency exchange offices, prayer rooms and Wi‑Fi at Orlando Executive Airport?", "answer": "At Orlando International Airport, free Wi-Fi is available throughout the terminals, including Terminals A, B, and C. Prayer rooms and chapels are located in the main terminal building, near the food court and atriums between Terminals A and B. Currency exchange offices are available in Terminals A and B on Level 3, near the ticketing and gates area.", "toolsUsed": [ "article_lookup" ], "references": [ { "url": "https://orlandoairports.net/parking-transportation/parking/", "title": "Orlando International Airport (MCO)" }, { "url": "https://www.orlandoairports.net/getting-around-mco/accessibility/", "title": "Accessibility - Orlando International Airport (MCO)", "time_published": "2015-08-10T00:00:00Z" }, { "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://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" }, { "url": "https://orlandoairports.net", "title": "Orlando International Airport (MCO)", "time_published": "2026-08-17T11:55:22Z" } ] }, "q16": { "question": "Are there accessible services or children's facilities at the Houston and Orlando airports?", "answer": "At Houston's George Bush Intercontinental Airport (IAH), travelers with disabilities can request free wheelchair assistance through their airline, use accessible parking, restrooms, and security screening via TSA Cares (contact at least 72 hours ahead), and participate in the Sunflower Lanyard Program for hidden disabilities; mothers' rooms are also available. Orlando International Airport (MCO), the main airport serving Orlando, offers barrier-free paths, companion care restrooms with adult changing tables, service animal relief areas, visual paging, and a sensory room for travelers with sensory sensitivities. To arrange mobility assistance at either airport, contact your airline directly at least 48 hours before your flight.", "toolsUsed": [ "article_lookup" ], "references": [ { "url": "https://fly2houston.com/iah/accessibility", "title": "IAH Accessibility Services | ADA Accessible Travel at Houston Airport" }, { "url": "https://fly2houston.com/iah/related-content/accessibility-services-at-george-bush-intercontinental-airport", "title": "Accessibility Services at George Bush Intercontinental Airport Your Complete Guide to Accessible Travel at IAH" }, { "url": "https://fly2houston.com/iah/accessibility/accessible-security-screening", "title": "IAH Accessible Security Screening | Assisted TSA Screening at George Bush Intercontinental Airport" }, { "url": "https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Bush_Intercontinental_Airport", "title": "George Bush Intercontinental Airport - Wikipedia", "time_published": "2026-03-12T23:18:47Z" }, { "url": "https://www.orlandoairports.net/getting-around-mco/accessibility/", "title": "Accessibility - Orlando International Airport (MCO)", "time_published": "2015-08-10T00:00:00Z" }, { "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://www.faa.gov/regulations_policies/orders_notices/index.cfm/go/document.information/documentID/916660", "title": "Notice JO 7110.550 - Guidance for the Use of Runway Status Lights (RWSL) Light System at Orlando, FL Airport (MCO) (Cancelled)", "favicon": "https://www.faa.gov/themes/custom/faa/favicon.png" }, { "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" } ] }, "q17": { "question": "What aircraft are typically used on flights from Houston to Orlando?", "answer": "United typically uses the Boeing 737 family on flights from Houston to Orlando, specifically the 737-900 and 737-800 variants. Frontier operates the route with Airbus A320 family aircraft.", "methodology": "Aircraft types 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). For U.S. routes the type is grounded in the tail number that actually operated the flight; elsewhere it comes from the airline's filed equipment code. Where the source does not commit to a specific variant we name the aircraft family (for example Airbus A320 family) rather than guess, and where no reliable type is on file the aircraft is omitted rather than estimated. Types describe typical scheduled equipment and can vary with seasonal or day-of-week assignments and last-minute swaps.", "toolsUsed": [ "flight_schedule" ] }, "q18": { "question": "Which airline alliances serve flights from Houston to Orlando?", "answer": "Nonstop service from Houston (IAH) to Orlando (MCO) is operated by United Airlines, a Star Alliance member, and Frontier Airlines, which belongs to no alliance. Other alliances may serve the route via connections, but the only alliance represented nonstop is Star Alliance through United.", "methodology": "Airlines and weekly frequencies are compiled 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 count each operating carrier's scheduled weekly departures and the days it flies; where there is no nonstop service, connecting carriers are identified by linking scheduled nonstop segments through common hub airports. Where a median fare is shown for a carrier, it reflects the real fares Priceline users found on this route in the last 72 hours.", "toolsUsed": [ "route_airlines" ] }, "q20": { "question": "What are the best airport lounge options when departing from Houston?", "answer": "The best airport lounge options when departing from Houston are the KLM Crown Lounge and the Air France Lounge, both located in Terminal D. The KLM Crown Lounge is open from 6:00 AM to 9:00 PM, while the Air France Lounge operates from 11:00 AM to 7:00 PM daily. The Air France Lounge offers complimentary alcoholic and soft drinks, air conditioning, disabled access, and digital card acceptance, with a maximum stay of three hours and free admission for children under two.", "toolsUsed": [ "article_lookup" ], "references": [ { "url": "https://my.prioritypass.com/en-GB/lounges/united-states-of-america/george-bush-intercontinental", "title": "George Bush Intercontinental Airport - Houston IAH Lounges - IAH Airport Guide and lounges. | Priority Pass", "favicon": "https://my.prioritypass.com/icon.png?icon.1k7202wk2zqql.png?dpl=1f82db4e-b1f8-481b-b911-c24ef915cc46" }, { "url": "https://americanexpress.com/en-us/travel/lounges/the-platinum-card/IAH", "title": "American Express Lounges at George Bush Intercontinental Airport | Amex US", "favicon": "https://www.americanexpress.com/apple-touch-icon-152x152.png" }, { "url": "https://prioritypass.com/en-GB/lounges/united-states-of-america/george-bush-intercontinental/iah7-air-france-lounge", "title": "Air France Lounge IAH AIRPORT Terminal D Houston TX George Bush Intercontinental | Priority Pass", "favicon": "https://prioritypass.com/icon.png?icon.1k7202wk2zqql.png?dpl=516920c0-0ba4-4888-ba2e-135e5e839cd3" }, { "url": "https://prioritypass.com/en-GB/lounges/united-states-of-america/george-bush-intercontinental", "title": "George Bush Intercontinental Airport - Houston IAH Lounges - IAH Airport Guide and lounges. | Priority Pass", "favicon": "https://prioritypass.com/icon.png?a4ff481221414a5c", "time_published": "2026-06-30T08:24:25Z" }, { "url": "https://www.aa.com/web/i18n/travelInformation/destinationInformation/iah-airport.html", "title": "Houston George Bush Intercontinental Airport, TX (IAH)", "favicon": "https://www.aa.com/content/images/chrome/rebrand/favicon.png" } ] }, "q21": { "question": "What is the baggage allowance on this route from Houston to Orlando?", "answer": "On domestic flights from Houston to Orlando, basic economy fares often restrict carry‑ons to a personal item only, with checked bags available for a fee. Standard economy typically includes a carry‑on and personal item, while checked bags are usually not free unless you hold elite status or a co‑branded credit card. Premium cabins may include two free checked bags." }, "q22": { "question": "What cabin and seat options are typical from Houston to Orlando?", "answer": "Flights from Houston to Orlando typically offer Economy and sometimes a larger front cabin with extra legroom, but flat-bed Business and Premium Economy are not common on this domestic route." }, "q23": { "question": "Are same‑day changes or standby possible on this route?", "answer": "Policies differ by airline and fare; flexible and premium tickets usually allow same-day changes or standby, while Basic Economy generally does not." } } } }