Orlando to Albuquerque (MCO–ABQ) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

MCO Airport Page →
1,550 mi airlines charter/private 2/wk
On-time Some delays Frequent delays
Flight Schedule 4 flights Verified 1h ago
Also flown by charter / private operators: GlobalX.
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WN849
WN Southwest
7S7
3:00 PM
EDT TA
4:50 PM
MDT
3h 50m
34%
M T W T F S S
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✓
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WN2551
WN Southwest
7M8
3:40 PM
EDT TA
5:30 PM
MDT
3h 50m
34%
M T W T F S S
Prices
✓
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WN749
WN Southwest
7S7
6:30 AM
MDT
12:20 PM
EDT
3h 50m
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M T W T F S S
Prices
✓
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WN1655
WN Southwest
B38M
9:55 AM
MDT
3:40 PM
EDT
3h 45m
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M T W T F S S
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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
DAL Dallas 5h 20m WN → WN Dallas (DAL) to Albuquerque flights
HOU Houston 5h 25m WN → WN Houston (HOU) to Albuquerque flights
AUS Austin 5h 33m AMDLF9 → WN Austin (AUS) to Albuquerque flights
DFW Dallas-Fort Worth 5h 47m AAAYCX → AAAYBA Dallas-Fort Worth (DFW) to Albuquerque flights
ATL Atlanta 5h 48m AFAMDL → AFAMDL Atlanta (ATL) to Albuquerque flights
IAH Houston 5h 50m F9NHNK → ACEKNZ Houston (IAH) to Albuquerque flights
BNA Nashville 5h 55m EJAF9NK → WN Nashville (BNA) to Albuquerque flights
MDW Chicago 6h 26m WN → WN Chicago (MDW) to Albuquerque flights
DEN Denver 6h 32m ACADAV → ACCMUA Denver (DEN) to Albuquerque flights
PHX Phoenix 6h 36m AAF9G3 → AAASPD Phoenix (PHX) to Albuquerque flights
✦ 1-STOP More options, longer trips
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Orlando to Albuquerque
1 carrier, 2 flights/week nonstop.
1 Airlines 1,550 mi 3h 50m nonstop -2h behind

MCO–ABQ is served by 1 airline with nonstop service. Southwest Airlines leads the route. The flight covers 1,550 miles in approximately 3h 50m. Beyond nonstop, 1-stop connecting options are also available.

Also explore MCO Routes ABQ Routes MCO Live Flights ABQ Live Flights MCO Delays ABQ Delays
All flights from Albuquerque (ABQ) Albuquerque to Orlando flights
Carriers on this route

Airline Landscape

All carriers operating nonstop MCO–ABQ service, compared side by side.
Airline Freq/wk Aircraft Duration Dep OTP Alliance Codeshares
WN Southwest Airlines 2 7M8, 7S7 3h50 75% – –
Aircraft on this route
7M8 Boeing 737 MAX 8 – WN
7S7 Boeing 737 MAX 7 – WN
Alliance coverage
Unaffiliated: WN (2 flights/wk, 100%)
OTP based on airport-level delay snapshots. Duration ranges reflect seasonal/directional variation.
Schedule

Weekly Schedule Pattern

Nonstop flight frequency by day of week, MCO to ABQ direction.
Mon
0
flights
Tue
0
flights
Wed
0
flights
Thu
0
flights
Fri
0
flights
Sat
2
flights
Sun
0
flights
Departure time distribution
12 AM6 AM12 PM6 PM12 AM
Morning departures
Afternoon/evening departures
2
Nonstop flights
2
Outbound / wk
2
Return / wk
Connections

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for MCO to ABQ.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
28
Hubs
~5h
Fastest
~19h
Longest
DAL ~5h 20m HOU ~5h 25m AUS ~5h 33m DFW ~5h 47m ATL ~5h 48m
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
1,714
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.
Reliability

On-Time Performance

What to expect at each end of your journey.
Outbound
MCO → ABQ
75%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Departing
75%
Arriving
90%
Return
ABQ → MCO
64%
Moderate delays possible. Allow buffer time.
Departing
64%
Arriving
78%
OTP = percentage of flights arriving within 15 min of schedule. Based on airport-level delay snapshots. MCO delays → ABQ delays →
Alternatives

Other ways to reach Albuquerque from Orlando

Nearby airports with service to Albuquerque International Sunport.
Metric MCO→ABQ TPA→ABQ
Distance from MCO – 81 mi
Nonstop airlines 1 1
Weekly flights 2 –
Flight time 3h 50m 5h 28m
Departure OTP 75% –
Tampa (TPA) to Albuquerque flights
Airports within 200 miles of MCO with service to Albuquerque International Sunport.
Know before you go

Travel Essentials

Practical planning for this route.
Time Difference
-2h
Albuquerque is 2 hours behind Orlando.
MCO: EDT · ABQ: MDT

When it's 6:00 PM in Orlando, it's 4:00 PM in Albuquerque.
Distance & Flight Time
1,550 mi / 2,495 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 3h 50m gate to gate.
Getting to MCO

SunRail commuter rail connects downtown Orlando to the Sand Lake Road station (not at the airport). A shuttle or ride-hail covers the remaining 4 miles; the full trip takes 50–70 minutes and costs around $8–15 total. Brightline high-speed rail (launched 2023) runs from Miami and Fort Lauderdale to MCO's Terminal C, with one-way fares from $30–80.Ride-hails (Uber/Lyft) from International Drive cost $18–30; from Walt Disney World resort area $25–40. Taxis are metered. Park-and-ride options are limited; most long-term parking is in the airport's own garages ($15–25/day).

Facts

MCO–ABQ Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Orlando to Albuquerque route.
Route details
Distance1,550 mi / 2,495 km
Flight time3h 50m
Time difference-2 hours
Airlines (nonstop)1
Weekly flights2 out / 2 return
1-stop connectionsAvailable
Origin: MCO
Full nameOrlando International Airport
IATA / ICAOMCO / KMCO
TimezoneAmerica/New_York
Passengers/yr55.7M
Elevation96 ft / 29 m
Destination: ABQ
Full nameAlbuquerque International Sunport
IATA / ICAOABQ / KABQ
TimezoneAmerica/Denver
Passengers/yr5.4M
Elevation5,355 ft / 1,632 m
FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about MCO to ABQ flights.
Nonstop flights from Orlando International Airport to Albuquerque International Sunport take about 3h 50m gate to gate. The route covers 1,550 miles.
1 airline operates flights from MCO to ABQ: Southwest Airlines.
This route has limited weekly service. Check the schedule above for departure days and times in each direction.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available, ranked by layover time. Common connecting points include Dallas Love Field, William P. Hobby and Austin Bergstrom.
Albuquerque is 2 hours behind Orlando.
Yes, return flights from ABQ to MCO are available. Use the direction toggle at the top to view the return schedule.
Nearby alternatives include TPA. 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 MCO to ABQ

Orlando International Airport (MCO) and Albuquerque International Sunport (ABQ) are connected by nonstop service from Southwest Airlines. With 2 weekly departures, this is a regularly served route.

MCO to ABQ Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from MCO to ABQ is about 3 hours 50 minutes gate to gate. The route covers a distance of 1,550 miles (2,495 km). There are approximately 2 weekly flights outbound and 2 return, totaling 4 flights per week in both directions.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

1-stop connecting options are also available, commonly via Dallas Love Field, William P. Hobby and Austin Bergstrom. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Tampa (TPA).