Orlando to Atlanta (MCO–ATL) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections
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MCO–ATL is served by 5 airlines with nonstop service. Delta Air Lines, Frontier and Southwest Airlines lead the route. The flight covers 404 miles in approximately 1h 45m. Beyond nonstop, 1-stop connecting options are also available.
Airline Landscape
| Airline | Freq/wk | Aircraft | Duration | Dep OTP | Alliance | Codeshares |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| DL Delta Air Lines Also: AF, AM, KE, KL, LA, SK, WS | 112 | 321, 752, 757 | 1h18-1h58 | SkyTeam | AF, AM, KE, KL, LA, SK, WS | |
| F9 Frontier Also: Y4 | 27 | 32N, 32Q, A20N, A21N | 1h30-2h01 | – | Y4 | |
| WN Southwest Airlines | 23 | 737, 738, 73H, 7M8, 7S7 | 1h30-1h55 | – | – | |
| NK Spirit Airlines | 8 | 320, 32B | 1h35-1h40 | – | – | |
| B6 JetBlue | 1 | – | – | – | – |
Weekly Schedule Pattern
Connection Landscape
On-Time Performance
Other ways to reach Atlanta from Orlando
| Metric | MCO→ATL | MLB→ATL | LAL→ATL |
|---|---|---|---|
| Distance from MCO | – | 47 mi | 53 mi |
| Nonstop airlines | 5 | 8 | 2 |
| Weekly flights | 481 | 115 | 4 |
| Flight time | 1h 45m | 1h 37m | 1h 33m |
| Departure OTP | 67% | – | – |
Travel Essentials
MCO: EDT · ATL: EDT
When it's 6:00 PM in Orlando, it's 6:00 PM in Atlanta.
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).
MARTA Gold Line connects the airport to downtown Atlanta (16 min, $2.50) and Buckhead (30 min). Taxis have a flat rate of $30 to downtown, $38 to Buckhead. Ride-shares are typically $20–35.
The SkyTrain people mover links the Domestic and International terminals, rental car center, and Georgia International Convention Center.
Humid subtropical climate. Summers are hot and humid (30–35°C) with frequent afternoon thunderstorms that cause flight delays June through August. Winters are mild (2–10°C) with rare snowfall. Ice storms can shut down the airport when they hit.
Spring brings severe weather risk including tornadoes. Fall (September–November) is the most pleasant season for travel.
MCO–ATL Quick Facts
Frequently Asked Questions
Orlando to Atlanta
The MCO–ATL sector connects Florida's largest airport by passenger volume with Delta's global hub at Hartsfield-Jackson, one of the busiest airports in the world. The 660km route takes roughly 1.5 hours block-to-block and supports six carriers with over 320 weekly departures. Delta dominates due to its Atlanta hub presence; Southwest and Spirit provide lower-cost alternatives, particularly for leisure travellers between the theme park corridor and the Southeast.
Atlanta as a Connection Point
ATL handles over 100 million annual passengers and serves as Delta's primary hub for domestic, transatlantic, translatam, and transcaribbean connections. MCO–ATL is a natural feeder for Orlando-originating passengers connecting to Europe, Latin America, or the Caribbean. The airport's seven concourses are connected by an underground automated train (Plane Train); international connections arrive at Concourse F and require customs processing.