Orlando to Austin (MCO–AUS) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections
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Most recently operated nonstop flights — the month shown is when each was last scheduled. Most destinations remain reachable with a connection.
No discontinued nonstop flights on record for this route.
MCO–AUS is served by 6 airlines with nonstop service. Southwest Airlines, Delta Air Lines and Frontier lead the route. The flight covers 992 miles in approximately 2h 50m. Beyond nonstop, 1-stop connecting options are also available.
Airline Landscape
| Airline | Freq/wk | Aircraft | Duration | Dep OTP | Alliance | Codeshares |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| WN Southwest Airlines | 64 | 737, 738, 73H, 7M8, 7S7, B38M | 2h26-2h55 | – | – | |
| DL Delta Air Lines Also: AM | 17 | 319, 738 | 2h50-2h56 | SkyTeam | AM | |
| F9 Frontier Also: Y4 | 7 | A21N | 2h53 | – | Y4 | |
| UA United Airlines | 1 | – | – | Star Alliance | – | |
| AS Alaska Airlines | 0 | – | – | Oneworld | – | |
| NK Spirit Airlines | 0 | – | – | – | – |
Weekly Schedule Pattern
Connection Landscape
On-Time Performance
Other ways to reach Austin from Orlando
| Metric | MCO→AUS | SFB→AUS | MLB→AUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Distance from MCO | – | 24 mi | 47 mi |
| Nonstop airlines | 6 | 3 | 1 |
| Weekly flights | 104 | – | – |
| Flight time | 2h 50m | 2h 35m | 2h 30m |
| Departure OTP | 77% | – | – |
Travel Essentials
MCO: EDT · AUS: CDT
When it's 6:00 PM in Orlando, it's 5:00 PM in Austin.
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).
CapMetro Route 20 to downtown Congress Ave costs $1.25 and takes 30–35 minutes. Buses depart from outside the terminal on the lower level. Last bus around midnight; late arrivals need a ride-share.Uber and Lyft pickup is on the lower level (follow signs to TNCs). Fares run $20–30 to downtown, 15–20 minutes off-peak. Taxis at the curb: $30–40. Rental car desks are in the main terminal; the QTA (Quick Turnaround Area) is a short shuttle ride. Afternoon and evening arrivals may face longer drive times due to city congestion.
Humid subtropical climate with hot summers. July and August average 36–38°C with heat indices that can reach 43°C. Winter (December–February) is generally mild at 7–17°C. Austin is vulnerable to rare but severe ice storms. Winter Storm Uri (2021) is the benchmark for worst-case disruption, and they can paralyze the city and airport.
Severe thunderstorms peak April through May with hail and tornado risk. Spring storm systems can cause significant ground delays. October and November are the most reliably stable months.
MCO–AUS Quick Facts
Frequently Asked Questions
Flights from MCO to AUS
Orlando International Airport (MCO) and Austin Bergstrom International Airport (AUS) are connected by nonstop service from Southwest Airlines, Delta Air Lines, Frontier, United Airlines, Alaska Airlines and Spirit Airlines. With 104 weekly departures, this is a heavily served route.
MCO to AUS Flight Duration and Schedule
Nonstop flight time from MCO to AUS is about 2 hours 50 minutes gate to gate. The route covers a distance of 992 miles (1,596 km). There are approximately 104 weekly flights outbound and 120 return, totaling 224 flights per week in both directions.
Connecting Options and Alternatives
1-stop connecting options are also available, commonly via Louis Armstrong New Orleans, William P. Hobby and George Bush Intercontinental. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Orlando (SFB), Melbourne (MLB) and Lakeland (LAL).