Newark to Orlando (EWR–MCO) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

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LO5927cs
LO LOT Polish Airlines
320
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8:52 AM
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TP4333cs
TP TAP Air Portugal
320
6:00 AM
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8:50 AM
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B6927+3
B6 JetBlue
BCS3
6:30 AM
EDT TA
9:22 AM
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2h 52m
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UA788
UA United
7M9
6:30 AM
EDT TC
9:16 AM
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2h 46m
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FI7963cs
FI Icelandair
223
6:30 AM
EDT TA
9:22 AM
EDT
2h 52m
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TP8576cs
TP TAP Air Portugal
B39M
7:00 AM
EDT TA
9:58 AM
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2h 58m
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UA1520+3
UA United
739
7:00 AM
EDT TA
9:58 AM
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2h 58m
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AC3143cs
AC Air Canada
739
7:00 AM
EDT TA
9:58 AM
EDT
2h 58m
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AD7069cs
AD Azul Linhas Aéreas Brasileiras
739
7:00 AM
EDT TA
9:58 AM
EDT
2h 58m
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AC3115cs
AC Air Canada
739
7:59 AM
EDT TC
10:57 AM
EDT
2h 58m
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AD7063cs
AD Azul Linhas Aéreas Brasileiras
739
7:59 AM
EDT TC
10:57 AM
EDT
2h 58m
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UA411+2
UA United
739
8:00 AM
EDT TA
10:58 AM
EDT
2h 58m
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NK1830
NK Spirit
320
8:43 AM
EDT TB
11:31 AM
EDT
2h 48m
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UA447+2
UA United
739
9:00 AM
EDT TC
11:58 AM
EDT
2h 58m
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AC3139cs
AC Air Canada
739
9:04 AM
EDT TA
12:02 PM
EDT
2h 58m
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AD7065cs
AD Azul Linhas Aéreas Brasileiras
739
9:04 AM
EDT TC
12:02 PM
EDT
2h 58m
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SQ1570cs
SQ Singapore Airlines
320
10:30 AM
EDT TA
1:27 PM
EDT
2h 57m
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UA1739+2
UA United
7M9
10:37 AM
EDT TC
1:35 PM
EDT
2h 58m
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B61527+1
B6 JetBlue
320
10:45 AM
EDT TA
1:45 PM
EDT
3h
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AC3141cs
AC Air Canada
739
10:58 AM
EDT TA
1:50 PM
EDT
2h 52m
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AD7068cs
AD Azul Linhas Aéreas Brasileiras
739
10:58 AM
EDT TA
1:50 PM
EDT
2h 52m
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UA1435+2
UA United
B39M
11:59 AM
EDT TC
2:57 PM
EDT
2h 58m
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AD7070cs
AD Azul Linhas Aéreas Brasileiras
B39M
11:59 AM
EDT TA
2:57 PM
EDT
2h 58m
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AC3140cs
AC Air Canada
B39M
11:59 AM
EDT TA
2:57 PM
EDT
2h 58m
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AD7064cs
AD Azul Linhas Aéreas Brasileiras
7M9
1:00 PM
EDT TA
3:53 PM
EDT
2h 53m
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AC3119cs
AC Air Canada
7M9
1:00 PM
EDT TC
3:53 PM
EDT
2h 53m
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UA393+2
UA United
B39M
1:00 PM
EDT TA
3:53 PM
EDT
2h 53m
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UA2396+3
UA United
739
1:05 PM
EDT TC
3:58 PM
EDT
2h 53m
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NK730
NK Spirit
32Q
1:19 PM
EDT TB
4:06 PM
EDT
2h 47m
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Y42211cs
Y4 Volaris
A20N
1:30 PM
EDT TB
4:29 PM
EDT
2h 59m
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NK8801
NK Spirit
1:34 PM
EDT
3:46 PM
EDT
2h 12m
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UA2215+4
UA United
B39M
2:05 PM
EDT TC
4:58 PM
EDT
2h 53m
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AC3118cs
AC Air Canada
739
2:15 PM
EDT TA
5:02 PM
EDT
2h 47m
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AD7061cs
AD Azul Linhas Aéreas Brasileiras
739
2:15 PM
EDT TA
5:02 PM
EDT
2h 47m
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F91659+2
F9 Frontier
A21N
2:42 PM
EDT TB
5:16 PM
EDT
2h 34m
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AD7071cs
AD Azul Linhas Aéreas Brasileiras
739
2:49 PM
EDT TA
5:42 PM
EDT
2h 53m
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NK987
NK Spirit
32B
2:50 PM
EDT TB
5:36 PM
EDT
2h 46m
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UA1213+2
UA United
7M9
3:05 PM
EDT TC
5:57 PM
EDT
2h 52m
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B6127
B6 JetBlue
320
3:30 PM
EDT TA
6:19 PM
EDT
2h 49m
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AD7072cs
AD Azul Linhas Aéreas Brasileiras
752
3:34 PM
EDT TA
6:27 PM
EDT
2h 53m
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SN8868cs
SN Lynx Air
752
3:34 PM
EDT TC
6:27 PM
EDT
2h 53m
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AC3138cs
AC Air Canada
752
3:34 PM
EDT TC
6:27 PM
EDT
2h 53m
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UA1268+3
UA United
739
4:15 PM
EDT TC
7:02 PM
EDT
2h 47m
M T W T F S S
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UA394+1
UA United
7M8
4:43 PM
EDT TC
7:36 PM
EDT
2h 53m
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AD7066cs
AD Azul Linhas Aéreas Brasileiras
7M8
4:43 PM
EDT TA
7:36 PM
EDT
2h 53m
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UA1900+2
UA United
739
5:30 PM
EDT TA
8:28 PM
EDT
2h 58m
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AD7073cs
AD Azul Linhas Aéreas Brasileiras
739
5:50 PM
EDT TA
8:48 PM
EDT
2h 58m
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AC3117cs
AC Air Canada
739
5:50 PM
EDT TC
8:48 PM
EDT
2h 58m
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UA1795
UA United
7M9
6:15 PM
EDT TA
9:13 PM
EDT
2h 58m
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UA2381+2
UA United
739
6:29 PM
EDT TA
9:30 PM
EDT
3h 1m
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NK2404
NK Spirit
320
6:30 PM
EDT TB
9:25 PM
EDT
2h 55m
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AD7067cs
AD Azul Linhas Aéreas Brasileiras
739
6:59 PM
EDT TA
9:57 PM
EDT
2h 58m
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AC3142cs
AC Air Canada
7M9
6:59 PM
EDT TA
9:57 PM
EDT
2h 58m
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UA797
UA United
739
7:17 PM
EDT TA
10:15 PM
EDT
2h 58m
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TP4317cs
TP TAP Air Portugal
223
7:30 PM
EDT TA
10:35 PM
EDT
3h 5m
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B61827+1
B6 JetBlue
321
9:00 PM
EDT TA
11:52 PM
EDT
2h 52m
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NK910
NK Spirit
320
9:00 PM
EDT TB
11:51 PM
EDT
2h 51m
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UA2365
UA United
739
9:02 PM
EDT TC
11:59 PM
EDT
2h 57m
M T W T F S S
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UA1190+2
UA United
7M8
9:02 PM
EDT TA
11:59 PM
EDT
2h 57m
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AD7074cs
AD Azul Linhas Aéreas Brasileiras
7M9
6:00 AM
EDT TB
8:47 AM
EDT
2h 47m
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UA1309+3
UA United
B39M
6:00 AM
EDT TB
8:47 AM
EDT
2h 47m
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AC3144cs
AC Air Canada
7M9
6:00 AM
EDT TB
8:47 AM
EDT
2h 47m
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NK911
NK Spirit
32B
6:15 AM
EDT
9:03 AM
EDT
2h 48m
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UA2607
UA United
739
6:40 AM
EDT TB
9:27 AM
EDT
2h 47m
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AD7080cs
AD Azul Linhas Aéreas Brasileiras
739
7:00 AM
EDT TB
9:44 AM
EDT
2h 44m
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UA1105+2
UA United
739
7:00 AM
EDT TB
9:44 AM
EDT
2h 44m
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AC3159cs
AC Air Canada
B39M
8:00 AM
EDT TB
10:43 AM
EDT
2h 43m
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AD7081cs
AD Azul Linhas Aéreas Brasileiras
B39M
8:00 AM
EDT TB
10:43 AM
EDT
2h 43m
M T W T F S S
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UA370+2
UA United
B39M
8:00 AM
EDT TB
10:43 AM
EDT
2h 43m
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TP4332cs
TP TAP Air Portugal
223
8:08 AM
EDT TC
10:50 AM
EDT
2h 42m
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UA1227+2
UA United
739
9:00 AM
EDT TB
11:47 AM
EDT
2h 47m
M T W T F S S
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AD7078cs
AD Azul Linhas Aéreas Brasileiras
7M8
9:00 AM
EDT TB
11:47 AM
EDT
2h 47m
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AC3147cs
AC Air Canada
7M8
9:00 AM
EDT TB
11:47 AM
EDT
2h 47m
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NK2401
NK Spirit
320
9:41 AM
EDT
12:22 PM
EDT
2h 41m
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UA1592+2
UA United
7M9
9:43 AM
EDT TB
12:29 PM
EDT
2h 46m
M T W T F S S
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AC3146cs
AC Air Canada
7M9
9:57 AM
EDT TB
12:43 PM
EDT
2h 46m
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AD7060cs
AD Azul Linhas Aéreas Brasileiras
7M9
9:57 AM
EDT TB
12:43 PM
EDT
2h 46m
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FI7960cs
FI Icelandair
320
9:59 AM
EDT TC
12:48 PM
EDT
2h 49m
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B62028+3
B6 JetBlue
320
9:59 AM
EDT TC
12:48 PM
EDT
2h 49m
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UA1814
UA United
7M9
10:00 AM
EDT TB
12:47 PM
EDT
2h 47m
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LO5934cs
LO LOT Polish Airlines
320
10:00 AM
EDT TC
12:42 PM
EDT
2h 42m
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F91660+1
F9 Frontier
A20N
10:05 AM
EDT TA
12:59 PM
EDT
2h 54m
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UA2120+3
UA United
7M9
10:22 AM
EDT TB
1:05 PM
EDT
2h 43m
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NK986
NK Spirit
32B
10:57 AM
EDT
1:45 PM
EDT
2h 48m
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AC3162cs
AC Air Canada
739
11:10 AM
EDT TB
2:00 PM
EDT
2h 50m
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AD7083cs
AD Azul Linhas Aéreas Brasileiras
739
11:10 AM
EDT TB
2:00 PM
EDT
2h 50m
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UA2858+5
UA United
739
11:10 AM
EDT TB
2:00 PM
EDT
2h 50m
M T W T F S S
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AC3149cs
AC Air Canada
739
11:10 AM
EDT TB
2:00 PM
EDT
2h 50m
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UA1476
UA United
7M8
11:45 AM
EDT TB
2:30 PM
EDT
2h 45m
M T W T F S S
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UA1866+3
UA United
739
12:10 PM
EDT TB
3:01 PM
EDT
2h 51m
M T W T F S S
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AC3148cs
AC Air Canada
739
12:10 PM
EDT TB
3:01 PM
EDT
2h 51m
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AD7075cs
AD Azul Linhas Aéreas Brasileiras
739
12:10 PM
EDT TB
3:01 PM
EDT
2h 51m
M T W T F S S
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UA2251
UA United
739
1:16 PM
EDT TB
4:07 PM
EDT
2h 51m
M T W T F S S
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AC3145+3
AC Air Canada
739
1:19 PM
EDT TB
4:10 PM
EDT
2h 51m
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SN8867cs
SN Lynx Air
739
1:19 PM
EDT TB
4:10 PM
EDT
2h 51m
M T W T F S S
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AD7082cs
AD Azul Linhas Aéreas Brasileiras
739
1:19 PM
EDT TB
4:10 PM
EDT
2h 51m
M T W T F S S
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UA1643+3
UA United
7M9
2:41 PM
EDT TB
5:30 PM
EDT
2h 49m
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FI7958cs
FI Icelandair
320
2:45 PM
EDT TC
5:35 PM
EDT
2h 50m
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B6128+3
B6 JetBlue
320
2:45 PM
EDT TC
5:35 PM
EDT
2h 50m
M T W T F S S
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AD7076cs
AD Azul Linhas Aéreas Brasileiras
739
2:57 PM
EDT TB
5:46 PM
EDT
2h 49m
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LO5908cs
LO LOT Polish Airlines
321
3:11 PM
EDT TC
5:59 PM
EDT
2h 48m
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UA2321+2
UA United
739
3:54 PM
EDT TB
6:36 PM
EDT
2h 42m
M T W T F S S
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AD7079cs
AD Azul Linhas Aéreas Brasileiras
B39M
4:03 PM
EDT TB
6:54 PM
EDT
2h 51m
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AC3158cs
AC Air Canada
7M9
4:03 PM
EDT TB
6:54 PM
EDT
2h 51m
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UA2691+2
UA United
B39M
4:03 PM
EDT TB
6:54 PM
EDT
2h 51m
M T W T F S S
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LO5932cs
LO LOT Polish Airlines
320
4:09 PM
EDT TC
6:59 PM
EDT
2h 50m
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B6494+1
B6 JetBlue
321
4:34 PM
EDT TC
7:24 PM
EDT
2h 50m
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NK909
NK Spirit
321
6:03 PM
EDT TA
8:44 PM
EDT
2h 41m
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UA776+1
UA United
739
6:07 PM
EDT TB
8:54 PM
EDT
2h 47m
M T W T F S S
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AD7077cs
AD Azul Linhas Aéreas Brasileiras
739
6:08 PM
EDT TB
8:55 PM
EDT
2h 47m
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B6828+2
B6 JetBlue
320
6:25 PM
EDT TC
9:18 PM
EDT
2h 53m
M T W T F S S
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UA2629
UA United
7M8
6:25 PM
EDT TB
9:16 PM
EDT
2h 51m
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UA1651
UA United
7M9
7:03 PM
EDT TB
9:59 PM
EDT
2h 56m
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AC3153cs
AC Air Canada
752
7:31 PM
EDT TB
10:21 PM
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2h 50m
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UA642+2
UA United
752
7:31 PM
EDT TB
10:21 PM
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2h 50m
M T W T F S S
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AD7062cs
AD Azul Linhas Aéreas Brasileiras
752
7:31 PM
EDT TB
10:21 PM
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2h 50m
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SQ1571cs
SQ Singapore Airlines
320
9:10 PM
EDT TC
11:59 PM
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2h 49m
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No nonstop flights on this route. connecting options below.

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Newark to Orlando
6 carriers, 379 flights/week nonstop.
6 Airlines 379 Flights/wk 939 mi 2h 12m nonstop 182 1-stop hubs

EWR–MCO is served by 6 airlines with nonstop service. United Airlines, JetBlue and Spirit Airlines lead the route. The flight covers 939 miles in approximately 2h 12m. Beyond nonstop, 182 hubs offer 1-stop connections.

Airline Landscape

All carriers operating nonstop EWR–MCO service, compared side by side.
Airline Freq/wk Aircraft Duration Dep OTP Alliance Codeshares
UA United Airlines Also: AC, AD, SN, TP 111 739, 7M8, 7M9, B39M 2h46-3h01 100% Star Alliance AC, AD, SN, TP
B6 JetBlue Also: FI, LO, SQ, TP 28 320, 321, BCS3 2h49-3h 100% FI, LO, SQ, TP
NK Spirit Airlines 24 320, 32B, 32Q 2h12-2h55 100%
F9 Frontier Also: Y4 7 A21N 2h34 100% Y4
DL Delta Air Lines 0 100% SkyTeam
SY Sun Country Airlines 0 100%
Aircraft on this route
223 Airbus A220-300 – FI, TP
320 Airbus A320 – B6, LO, NK, SQ, TP
321 Airbus A321 – B6
32B Airbus A321neo (long range) – NK
32Q Airbus A321neo – NK
739 Boeing 737-900 – AC, AD, UA
752 Boeing 757-200 – AC, AD, SN
7M8 Boeing 737 MAX 8 – AD, UA
7M9 Boeing 737 MAX 9 – AC, AD, UA
A20N Airbus A320neo – Y4
A21N Airbus A321neo – F9
B39M Boeing 737 MAX 9 – AC, AD, TP, UA
BCS3 Airbus A220-300 – B6
Alliance coverage
Star Alliance: UA (111 flights/wk, 65%)
Unaffiliated: B6 + F9 + NK + SY (59 flights/wk, 35%)
SkyTeam: DL (0 flights/wk, 0%)
OTP based on airport-level delay snapshots. Duration ranges reflect seasonal/directional variation.

Weekly Schedule Pattern

Nonstop flight frequency by day of week, EWR to MCO direction.
Mon
53
flights
Tue
52
flights
Wed
55
flights
Thu
55
flights
Fri
54
flights
Sat
53
flights
Sun
57
flights
Departure time distribution
12 AM6 AM12 PM6 PM12 AM
Morning departures
Afternoon/evening departures
59
Nonstop flights
379
Outbound / wk
386
Return / wk

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for EWR to MCO.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
182
Hubs
~3h
Fastest
~35h
Longest
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
5,395
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.

Other ways to reach Orlando from Newark

Nearby airports with service to Orlando International Airport.
Metric EWR→MCO TEB→MCO LGA→MCO
Distance from EWR 13 mi 17 mi
Nonstop airlines 6 15 8
Weekly flights 379 3 186
Flight time 2h 12m 2h 4m 2h 45m
Departure OTP 100%
Airports within 200 miles of EWR with service to Orlando International Airport.

Travel Essentials

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

When it's 6:00 PM in Newark, it's 6:00 PM in Orlando.
Distance & Flight Time
939 mi / 1,511 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 2h 12m to 3h 5m.
Getting to EWR

NJ Transit train from New York Penn Station to Newark Airport station takes 25–30 minutes ($13.50); an AirTrain connection ($5.50 more) links to the terminals. From Midtown Manhattan, the journey costs around $19 total.Ride-shares from Manhattan run $45–80 depending on traffic; add the $17.50 Lincoln Tunnel toll. Taxis from Manhattan carry a flat $55 rate plus tolls and tip. Allow 60–90 minutes from Midtown during peak hours.

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.

EWR–MCO Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Newark to Orlando route.
Route details
Distance939 mi / 1,511 km
Flight time2h 12m to 3h 5m
Time difference0 hours
Airlines (nonstop)6
Weekly flights379 out / 386 return
1-stop connections182 hubs
Origin: EWR
IATA / ICAOEWR / KEWR
TimezoneAmerica/New_York
Passengers/yr49.1M
Elevation18 ft / 5 m
Destination: MCO
IATA / ICAOMCO / KMCO
TimezoneAmerica/New_York
Passengers/yr55.7M
Elevation96 ft / 29 m

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about EWR to MCO flights.
Nonstop flights from Newark Liberty International Airport to Orlando International Airport take approximately 2h 12m to 3h 5m. The route covers 939 miles.
6 airlines operate nonstop service: JetBlue, Delta Air Lines, Frontier, Spirit Airlines, Sun Country Airlines and United Airlines. Plus 8 codeshare partners.
There are approximately 379 nonstop flights per week from EWR to MCO. The return direction has about 386 weekly flights.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available through ISM, CHO, ROA, SCE, SSI, FTY, CPP, HHH, BCT, FOK, LEX, SUA, APF, OPF, BWI, AGS, OSU, ECP, LCQ, TTN, CAE, BED, ILG, INT, ACY, JAX, PDK, SAV, HVN, UST, CGF, LUK, CHA, BDL, CRW, TYS, PVD, ACK, PWK, MTH, YHM, JVL, TUL, FXE, LIT, SGR, LGA, DSM, YQB, GCM, HOU, JFK, DAL, BDA, HRL, LNK, NAS, MKC, ASE, MTY, OKC, LBB, TLC, AXA, YWG, EGE, STT, LIR, UVF, SXM, JAC, PLS, SCF, BFI, BGI, SJD, TPA, POS, SJC, ONT, PUJ, SMF, CHS, SAT, PBI, YVR, GSP, OMA, GSO, BGR, IAD, FLL, CLT, MIA, LIM, LTN, BQN, PWM, BUF, MAN, ATL, SYR, MSY, RDU, YYZ, SRQ, RIC, BOS, BTV, ILM, ORD, RSW, CPH, CLE, PIT, SDF, MKE, CVG, BNA, PNS, PHL, MCI, ORF, STL, DCA, DTW, GVA, STI, CMH, MBJ, MSN, AVL, IND, IAH, AMS, YUL, AUS, SAL, MYR, BOG, MSP, SJU, YOW, GRR, SAP, MEM, GRU, YHZ, DFW, ROC, EDI, SLC, PHX, DEN, DUB, PDX, PTY, FRA, GUA, SDQ, SAN, SJO, MDW, CUN, LAS, LAX, SEA, LHR, MAD, SFO, YYC, EYW, SNA, MUC, KEF, CDG, MEX, AUA, GDL, MDE, DXB and NRT. These options provide additional schedule flexibility.
Yes, return flights from MCO to EWR are available. Use the direction toggle at the top to view the return schedule.
Nearby alternatives include TEB, LGA and JFK. See the Alternatives section for a full comparison.
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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.
United Airlines operates from Terminal C at Newark. Terminal A handles most other carriers. Spirit, Frontier, and JetBlue typically use Terminal A or B depending on gate assignments. The AirTrain connects all terminals within the airport and to the NJ Transit station. Allow 15–20 minutes between terminals if connecting.
Yes. Newark's location in the Northeast US puts it in the path of nor'easters, ice storms, and heavy snow events, primarily from December through March. The airport has better de-icing capacity than smaller regional airports, but severe nor'easters can suspend operations for 12–24 hours. If traveling to Orlando for theme park reservations during winter, consider the day before your reservation as your travel date buffer.
Brightline launched service from Orlando Airport (MCO) station to Miami and intermediate Florida cities in 2023. If your final destination in Florida is Miami, Fort Lauderdale, Boca Raton, or West Palm Beach, arriving at MCO via EWR–MCO and continuing by Brightline rail avoids a separate Miami flight. Trains run multiple times daily from MCO station, located within the airport complex.

Newark to Orlando: New York Area's Leisure Flight Corridor

EWR–MCO is the southbound complement to one of the US's highest-volume leisure routes, with six carriers operating around 343 weekly departures. United operates as the hub carrier at Newark, with Spirit, Frontier, and JetBlue competing aggressively on price. The 2.5-hour flight makes Orlando a practical destination from the New York metro area, and it remains one of the most price-accessible vacation routes for northeastern US families.

Orlando as a Multi-Airport Destination

Orlando is served by both MCO and the smaller Sanford International Airport (SFB). Spirit and Allegiant operate from Sanford, which sits further north of the theme park corridor. Travelers heading to Walt Disney World or International Drive should confirm which airport their flight serves, as ground transport times differ significantly. MCO's direct theme park shuttles and Brightline rail station make it the more integrated option for most visitors.