Orlando to Denver (MCO–APA) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

MCO Airport Page →
1,546 mi airlines charter/private
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Connecting Flight Schedule 2 1-stop flights Verified 2mos ago
Charter / private route. No scheduled airline service — operated by NetJets Aviation.
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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 2 hubs
DAL Dallas 5h 39m WN LXJXE Dallas (DAL) to Denver flights
LAS Las Vegas 7h 34m B6F9WN EJAXE Las Vegas (LAS) to Denver flights
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Orlando to Denver
Flown by charter / private operators — no scheduled airline service.
1,546 mi 3h 27m nonstop -2h behind

MCO–APA 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 MCO to APA.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
2
Hubs
~5h
Fastest
~7h
Longest
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
128
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
MCO → APA
100%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Departing
100%
Return
APA → MCO
91%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Arriving
91%
OTP = percentage of flights arriving within 15 min of schedule. Based on airport-level delay snapshots. MCO delays →

Other ways to reach Denver from Orlando

Nearby airports with service to Centennial Airport.
Metric MCO→APA TPA→APA PIE→APA
Distance from MCO 81 mi 91 mi
Nonstop airlines 6 2
Weekly flights 1
Flight time 3h 27m 3h 36m 3h 27m
Departure OTP 100%
Airports within 200 miles of MCO with service to Centennial Airport.

Travel Essentials

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

When it's 6:00 PM in Orlando, it's 4:00 PM in Denver.
Distance & Flight Time
1,546 mi / 2,487 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 3h 27m 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).

MCO–APA Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Orlando to Denver route.
Route details
Distance1,546 mi / 2,487 km
Flight time3h 27m
Time difference-2 hours
Airlines (nonstop)Charter / private
1-stop connectionsAvailable
Origin: MCO
IATA / ICAOMCO / KMCO
TimezoneAmerica/New_York
Passengers/yr55.7M
Elevation96 ft / 29 m
Destination: APA
IATA / ICAOAPA / KAPA
TimezoneAmerica/Denver
Elevation5,885 ft / 1,794 m

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about MCO to APA flights.
Nonstop flights from Orlando International Airport to Centennial Airport take about 3h 27m gate to gate. The route covers 1,546 miles.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available, ranked by layover time. Common connecting points include Dallas Love Field and Harry Reid.
On a single ticket, yes. Your bags are checked through to APA and move between planes without you. On two separate tickets you collect your bags at the connecting airport and recheck them, so build in extra layover time.
Denver is 2 hours behind Orlando.
Yes, return flights from APA to MCO are available. Use the direction toggle at the top to view the return schedule.
Nearby alternatives include TPA, PIE and SRQ. 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 APA

Orlando International Airport (MCO) and Centennial Airport (APA) are connected through multiple connecting hub airports.

MCO to APA Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from MCO to APA is about 3 hours 27 minutes gate to gate. The route covers a distance of 1,546 miles (2,487 km).

Connecting Options and Alternatives

1-stop connecting options are also available, commonly via Dallas Love Field and Harry Reid. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Tampa (TPA), Pinellas Park (PIE) and Sarasota/Bradenton (SRQ).