Chattanooga to Orlando (CHA–MCO) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

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No scheduled airline flights on this route — it's flown by charter / private operators (). No nonstop flights on this route. connecting options below.

✦ 1-Stop connections via 10 hubs
ATL Atlanta 3h 19m AFAMDL AFAMDL Atlanta (ATL) to Orlando flights
CLT Charlotte 4h 15m AA AAF9G3 Charlotte (CLT) to Orlando flights
DCA Washington 5h 22m AA AAB6BA Washington (DCA) to Orlando flights
DTW Detroit 5h 26m AFDLKE AFDLF9 Detroit (DTW) to Orlando flights
DFW Dallas-Fort Worth 5h 51m AAQFQR AAAYBA Dallas-Fort Worth (DFW) to Orlando flights
IAH Houston 6h 4m UA ADF9NH Houston (IAH) to Orlando flights
ORD Chicago 6h 6m AAUA AAACAD Chicago (ORD) to Orlando flights
EWR Newark 6h 6m UA ACADB6 Newark (EWR) to Orlando flights
MIA Miami 6h 31m AA AAG3IB Miami (MIA) to Orlando flights
LGA New York 6h 40m CNSDL AAADB6 New York (LGA) to Orlando flights
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Chattanooga to Orlando
Flown by charter / private operators — no scheduled airline service.
510 mi 1h 16m nonstop

CHA–MCO has no scheduled airline service; it is flown by charter / private operators. 1-stop connecting options are also available.

Connection Landscape

1-stop and 2-stop options for CHA to MCO.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
18
Hubs
~3h
Fastest
~10h
Longest
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
1,157
Candidates
Two-stop connections loaded in the connections tab above.
Connections computed from published schedules with minimum connection time verification. Use the interactive explorer above the fold to filter by airline, tier, and layover time.

On-Time Performance

What to expect at each end of your journey.
Outbound
CHA → MCO
99%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Arriving
99%
Return
MCO → CHA
93%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Departing
93%
OTP = percentage of flights arriving within 15 min of schedule. Based on airport-level delay snapshots. MCO delays →

Other ways to reach Orlando from Chattanooga

Nearby airports with service to Orlando International Airport.
Metric CHA→MCO TYS→MCO HSV→MCO
Distance from CHA 87 mi 93 mi
Nonstop airlines 3 4
Weekly flights 11 7
Flight time 1h 16m 1h 36m 1h 47m
Airports within 200 miles of CHA with service to Orlando International Airport.

Travel Essentials

Practical planning for this route.
Time Difference
0h
Orlando is 0 hours the same as Chattanooga.
CHA: EDT · MCO: EDT

When it's 6:00 PM in Chattanooga, it's 6:00 PM in Orlando.
Distance & Flight Time
510 mi / 822 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 1h 16m gate to gate.
Getting from MCO

Brightline trains depart from Terminal C to Fort Lauderdale (3h, from $30) and Miami (3.5h, from $30); this is the only intercity rail option from the airport. For Walt Disney World or International Drive, ride-hails cost $25–40 and take 20–30 minutes. Mears Connect shuttle buses serve the major resort areas (from $16 per person).Taxis are metered and available at Ground Transportation. Rental car agencies are in the Terminal B intermodal center; accessible by Automated People Mover from both Terminal A and Terminal C. All five theme park areas offer resort shuttle services but these require pre-booking.

Orlando Climate

Subtropical climate, warm to hot year-round. Summer (June–September) is the most disruptive season: daily afternoon thunderstorms arrive with near-clockwork timing and frequently cause ground stops at MCO, often delaying 3–4pm banks of departures. Heat and humidity can top 35°C with heat index over 40°C. Lightning density in central Florida is among the highest in the United States.

Hurricane season (June–November) brings occasional tropical systems. Orlando sits far enough inland to avoid direct storm surge but tropical downpours cause significant disruption. Winters are mild (10–22°C) with low humidity and minimal rain. January–March is the most flight-stable period.

CHA–MCO Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Chattanooga to Orlando route.
Route details
Distance510 mi / 822 km
Flight time1h 16m
Time difference0 hours
Airlines (nonstop)Charter / private
1-stop connectionsAvailable
Origin: CHA
IATA / ICAOCHA / KCHA
TimezoneAmerica/New_York
Passengers/yr1.1M
Elevation683 ft / 208 m
Destination: MCO
IATA / ICAOMCO / KMCO
TimezoneAmerica/New_York
Passengers/yr55.7M
Elevation96 ft / 29 m

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about CHA to MCO flights.
Nonstop flights from Chattanooga Metropolitan Airport (Lovell Field) to Orlando International Airport take about 1h 16m gate to gate. The route covers 510 miles.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available, ranked by layover time. Common connecting points include Hartsfield Jackson Atlanta, Charlotte Douglas and Ronald Reagan Washington National.
Yes, return flights from MCO to CHA are available. Use the direction toggle at the top to view the return schedule.
Nearby alternatives include TYS, HSV and PDK. See the Alternatives section for a full comparison.
Click the 'Search Flights' button to check availability and prices on Google Flights. You can also compare airlines and schedules on this page to find the best option.
See the On-Time Performance section for the latest delay data at both airports. This shows departure and arrival reliability to help you plan.
Route data is updated regularly from official airline schedules. On-time performance data comes from recent airport delay snapshots.

Flights from CHA to MCO

Chattanooga Metropolitan Airport (Lovell Field) (CHA) and Orlando International Airport (MCO) are connected through multiple connecting hub airports.

CHA to MCO Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from CHA to MCO is about 1 hours 16 minutes gate to gate. The route covers a distance of 510 miles (822 km).

Connecting Options and Alternatives

1-stop connecting options are also available, commonly via Hartsfield Jackson Atlanta, Charlotte Douglas and Ronald Reagan Washington National. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Knoxville/Maryville (TYS), Huntsville (HSV) and Atlanta (PDK).