Orlando to Birmingham (MCO–BHM) — 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–BHM is served by 4 airlines with nonstop service. Southwest Airlines, JetBlue and Frontier lead the route. The flight covers 479 miles in approximately 1h 40m. Beyond nonstop, 1-stop connecting options are also available.
Airline Landscape
| Airline | Freq/wk | Aircraft | Duration | Dep OTP | Alliance | Codeshares |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| WN Southwest Airlines | 25 | 73H, 7M8, 7S7 | 1h26-1h48 | – | – | |
| B6 JetBlue | 0 | – | – | – | – | |
| F9 Frontier | 0 | – | – | – | – | |
| NK Spirit Airlines | 0 | – | – | – | – |
Weekly Schedule Pattern
Connection Landscape
On-Time Performance
Other ways to reach Birmingham from Orlando
| Metric | MCO→BHM | MLB→BHM | LAL→BHM |
|---|---|---|---|
| Distance from MCO | – | 47 mi | 53 mi |
| Nonstop airlines | 4 | 1 | 2 |
| Weekly flights | 25 | – | – |
| Flight time | 1h 40m | 0h 28m | 1h 39m |
| Departure OTP | 20% | – | – |
Travel Essentials
MCO: EDT · BHM: CDT
When it's 6:00 PM in Orlando, it's 5:00 PM in Birmingham.
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
Frequently Asked Questions
Flights from MCO to BHM
Orlando International Airport (MCO) and Birmingham-Shuttlesworth International Airport (BHM) are connected by nonstop service from Southwest Airlines, JetBlue, Frontier and Spirit Airlines. With 25 weekly departures, this is a well served route.
MCO to BHM Flight Duration and Schedule
Nonstop flight time from MCO to BHM is about 1 hours 40 minutes gate to gate. The route covers a distance of 479 miles (771 km). There are approximately 25 weekly flights outbound and 26 return, totaling 51 flights per week in both directions.
Connecting Options and Alternatives
1-stop connecting options are also available, commonly via Hartsfield Jackson Atlanta, Nashville and Miami. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Melbourne (MLB), Lakeland (LAL) and Daytona Beach (DAB).