Orlando to Birmingham (MCO–BHM) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

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WN512
WN Southwest
737
8:20 AM
EDT TA
9:00 AM
CDT
1h 40m
M T W T F S S
Prices
WN3222
WN Southwest
738
3:55 PM
EDT TA
4:35 PM
CDT
1h 40m
M T W T F S S
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WN1192
WN Southwest
7S7
7:35 PM
EDT TA
8:15 PM
CDT
1h 40m
M T W T F S S
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WN1120
WN Southwest
7S7
7:50 PM
EDT TA
8:30 PM
CDT
1h 40m
M T W T F S S
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WN700
WN Southwest
7S7
8:10 PM
EDT TA
8:50 PM
CDT
1h 40m
M T W T F S S
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WN1549
WN Southwest
737
6:25 AM
CDT
8:51 AM
EDT
1h 26m
M T W T F S S
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WN1157
WN Southwest
737
11:25 AM
CDT
2:00 PM
EDT
1h 35m
M T W T F S S
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WN2215
WN Southwest
73H
12:30 PM
CDT
3:05 PM
EDT
1h 35m
M T W T F S S
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WN3613
WN Southwest
737
12:33 PM
CDT
2:45 PM
EDT
1h 12m
M T W T F S S
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WN26
WN Southwest
7S7
4:40 PM
CDT
7:20 PM
EDT
1h 40m
M T W T F S S
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WN4011
WN Southwest
7S7
4:40 PM
CDT
7:20 PM
EDT
1h 40m
M T W T F S S
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WN2537
WN Southwest
73H
6:26 PM
CDT
8:48 PM
EDT
1h 22m
M T W T F S S
Prices

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Orlando to Birmingham
3 carriers, 21 flights/week nonstop.
3 Airlines 21 Flights/wk 479 mi 1h 40m nonstop -1h behind 85 1-stop hubs

MCO–BHM is served by 3 airlines with nonstop service. Southwest Airlines, Frontier and JetBlue lead the route. The flight covers 479 miles in approximately 1h 40m. Beyond nonstop, 85 hubs offer 1-stop connections.

Airline Landscape

All carriers operating nonstop MCO–BHM service, compared side by side.
Airline Freq/wk Aircraft Duration Dep OTP Alliance Codeshares
WN Southwest Airlines 21 737, 738, 7S7 1h40 100%
F9 Frontier 1 100%
B6 JetBlue 0 100%
Aircraft on this route
737 Boeing 737-700 – WN
738 Boeing 737-800 – WN
7S7 Boeing 737 MAX 7 – WN
Alliance coverage
Unaffiliated: B6 + F9 + WN (22 flights/wk, 100%)
OTP based on airport-level delay snapshots. Duration ranges reflect seasonal/directional variation.

Weekly Schedule Pattern

Nonstop flight frequency by day of week, MCO to BHM direction.
Mon
3
flights
Tue
3
flights
Wed
3
flights
Thu
3
flights
Fri
3
flights
Sat
3
flights
Sun
3
flights
Departure time distribution
12 AM6 AM12 PM6 PM12 AM
Morning departures
Afternoon/evening departures
5
Nonstop flights
21
Outbound / wk
25
Return / wk

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for MCO to BHM.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
85
Hubs
~2h
Fastest
~28h
Longest
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
1,881
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 Birmingham from Orlando

Nearby airports with service to Birmingham-Shuttlesworth International Airport.
Metric MCO→BHM MLB→BHM LAL→BHM
Distance from MCO 47 mi 53 mi
Nonstop airlines 3 1 1
Weekly flights 21 1 1
Flight time 1h 40m 0h 28m 1h 40m
Departure OTP 100%
Airports within 200 miles of MCO with service to Birmingham-Shuttlesworth International Airport.

Travel Essentials

Practical planning for this route.
Time Difference
-1h
Birmingham is 1 hour behind Orlando.
MCO: EDT · BHM: CDT

When it's 6:00 PM in Orlando, it's 5:00 PM in Birmingham.
Distance & Flight Time
479 mi / 771 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 1h 40m.
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–BHM Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Orlando to Birmingham route.
Route details
Distance479 mi / 771 km
Flight time1h 40m
Time difference-1 hour
Airlines (nonstop)3
Weekly flights21 out / 25 return
1-stop connections85 hubs
Origin: MCO
IATA / ICAOMCO / KMCO
TimezoneAmerica/New_York
Passengers/yr55.7M
Elevation96 ft / 29 m
Destination: BHM
IATA / ICAOBHM / KBHM
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
Passengers/yr3.2M
Elevation650 ft / 198 m

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about MCO to BHM flights.
Nonstop flights from Orlando International Airport to Birmingham-Shuttlesworth International Airport take approximately 1h 40m. The route covers 479 miles.
3 airlines operate nonstop service: JetBlue, Frontier and Southwest Airlines.
There are approximately 21 nonstop flights per week from MCO to BHM. The return direction has about 25 weekly flights.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available through MLB, MQY, RSW, OPF, FLL, SUA, SSI, PNS, FTY, APF, CHS, AUO, TPA, GMU, UOX, NEW, PBI, CAK, TYS, PWK, MSY, SGR, RBW, BCT, TEB, MEM, SDF, PIB, RDU, CRW, ACY, LIT, LAL, PNE, ABE, MKC, STL, TUL, IAD, HPN, YIP, BDL, FCM, ILG, IND, BED, AUS, SAT, RST, PUJ, JFK, BOS, SAL, ICT, GUA, ABQ, SXM, AZA, PSP, SLC, ELP, LAX, ATL, MIA, BNA, IAH, HOU, CLT, DAL, DTW, ORD, PHL, DFW, DCA, BWI, MDW, LGA, DEN, LAS, PHX, SAV, PDK, AGS, MQJ and PWA. These options provide additional schedule flexibility.
Birmingham is 1 hour behind Orlando.
Yes, return flights from BHM to MCO are available. Use the direction toggle at the top to view the return schedule.
Nearby alternatives include MLB, LAL and TPA. 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.

Flights from MCO to BHM

Orlando International Airport (MCO) and Birmingham-Shuttlesworth International Airport (BHM) are connected by nonstop service from JetBlue, Frontier and Southwest Airlines. With 21 weekly departures, this is a well served route.

MCO to BHM Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from MCO to BHM ranges from 1 hours 40 minutes. The route covers a distance of 479 miles (771 km). There are approximately 21 weekly flights outbound and 25 return, totaling 46 flights per week in both directions.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

85 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 2 hours via MLB. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Melbourne (MLB), Lakeland (LAL) and Tampa (TPA).