Orlando to Columbus (MCO–CMH) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

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Y42860cs
Y4 Volaris
32N
6:45 AM
EDT TA
9:12 AM
EDT
2h 27m
M T W T F S S
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WN2162
WN Southwest
737
6:50 AM
EDT TA
9:10 AM
EDT
2h 20m
M T W T F S S
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F91611+2
F9 Frontier
321
10:17 AM
EDT
12:43 PM
EDT
2h 26m
M T W T F S S
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WN3103
WN Southwest
738
10:20 AM
EDT TA
12:32 PM
EDT
2h 12m
M T W T F S S
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WN5049
WN Southwest
73H
11:10 AM
EDT TA
1:35 PM
EDT
2h 25m
M T W T F S S
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WN4110
WN Southwest
73H
11:30 AM
EDT TA
1:50 PM
EDT
2h 20m
M T W T F S S
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WN1502
WN Southwest
738
3:00 PM
EDT TA
5:20 PM
EDT
2h 20m
M T W T F S S
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WN3104
WN Southwest
7S7
5:41 PM
EDT TA
8:09 PM
EDT
2h 28m
M T W T F S S
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Y42471cs
Y4 Volaris
32N
6:30 PM
EDT
8:56 PM
EDT
2h 26m
M T W T F S S
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F92757+1
F9 Frontier
32N
6:30 PM
EDT
8:56 PM
EDT
2h 26m
M T W T F S S
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NK546
NK Spirit
321
6:43 PM
EDT TA
9:04 PM
EDT
2h 21m
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NK1837
NK Spirit
320
8:59 PM
EDT
11:17 PM
EDT
2h 18m
M T W T F S S
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WN818
WN Southwest
7S7
9:26 PM
EDT TA
11:47 PM
EDT
2h 21m
M T W T F S S
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Y42744cs
Y4 Volaris
32N
9:57 AM
EDT
12:21 PM
EDT
2h 24m
M T W T F S S
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WN1416
WN Southwest
737
10:04 AM
EDT
12:20 PM
EDT
2h 16m
M T W T F S S
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WN2372
WN Southwest
7S7
10:20 AM
EDT
12:35 PM
EDT
2h 15m
M T W T F S S
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WN102
WN Southwest
7M8
12:05 PM
EDT
2:20 PM
EDT
2h 15m
M T W T F S S
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WN155
WN Southwest
B38M
12:40 PM
EDT
2:55 PM
EDT
2h 15m
M T W T F S S
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F94190+2
F9 Frontier
321
1:33 PM
EDT
3:42 PM
EDT
2h 9m
M T W T F S S
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WN5048
WN Southwest
73H
2:15 PM
EDT
4:30 PM
EDT
2h 15m
M T W T F S S
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WN1417
WN Southwest
B38M
3:05 PM
EDT
5:20 PM
EDT
2h 15m
M T W T F S S
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WN1576
WN Southwest
73H
7:07 PM
EDT
9:16 PM
EDT
2h 9m
M T W T F S S
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F91612
F9 Frontier
A21N
8:02 PM
EDT
10:34 PM
EDT
2h 32m
M T W T F S S
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NK547
NK Spirit
321
9:21 PM
EDT
11:29 PM
EDT
2h 8m
M T W T F S S
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F92758
F9 Frontier
32N
9:57 PM
EDT
12:24 AM+1
EDT
2h 27m
M T W T F S S
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Orlando to Columbus
5 carriers, 60 flights/week nonstop.
5 Airlines 60 Flights/wk 804 mi 2h 12m nonstop 124 1-stop hubs

MCO–CMH is served by 5 airlines with nonstop service. Southwest Airlines, Frontier and Spirit Airlines lead the route. The flight covers 804 miles in approximately 2h 12m. Beyond nonstop, 124 hubs offer 1-stop connections.

Airline Landscape

All carriers operating nonstop MCO–CMH service, compared side by side.
Airline Freq/wk Aircraft Duration Dep OTP Alliance Codeshares
WN Southwest Airlines 30 737, 738, 73H, 7S7 2h12-2h28 76%
F9 Frontier Also: Y4 12 321, 32N 2h26 76% Y4
NK Spirit Airlines 6 320, 321 2h18-2h21 76%
DL Delta Air Lines 0 76% SkyTeam
SY Sun Country Airlines 0 76%
Aircraft on this route
320 Airbus A320 – NK
321 Airbus A321 – F9, NK
32N Airbus A320neo – F9, Y4
737 Boeing 737-700 – WN
738 Boeing 737-800 – WN
73H Boeing 737-800 (Winglets) – WN
7S7 Boeing 737 MAX 7 – WN
Alliance coverage
Unaffiliated: F9 + NK + SY + WN (48 flights/wk, 100%)
SkyTeam: DL (0 flights/wk, 0%)
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 CMH direction.
Mon
8
flights
Tue
6
flights
Wed
7
flights
Thu
10
flights
Fri
9
flights
Sat
10
flights
Sun
10
flights
Departure time distribution
12 AM6 AM12 PM6 PM12 AM
Morning departures
Afternoon/evening departures
13
Nonstop flights
60
Outbound / wk
55
Return / wk

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for MCO to CMH.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
124
Hubs
~3h
Fastest
~28h
Longest
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
3,257
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 Columbus from Orlando

Nearby airports with service to John Glenn Columbus International Airport.
Metric MCO→CMH MLB→CMH TPA→CMH
Distance from MCO 47 mi 81 mi
Nonstop airlines 5 1 2
Weekly flights 60 19
Flight time 2h 12m 2h 2m 2h 15m
Departure OTP 76%
Airports within 200 miles of MCO with service to John Glenn Columbus International Airport.

Travel Essentials

Practical planning for this route.
Time Difference
0h
Columbus is 0 hours the same as Orlando.
MCO: EDT · CMH: EDT

When it's 6:00 PM in Orlando, it's 6:00 PM in Columbus.
Distance & Flight Time
804 mi / 1,295 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 2h 12m to 2h 28m.
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–CMH Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Orlando to Columbus route.
Route details
Distance804 mi / 1,295 km
Flight time2h 12m to 2h 28m
Time difference0 hours
Airlines (nonstop)5
Weekly flights60 out / 55 return
1-stop connections124 hubs
Origin: MCO
IATA / ICAOMCO / KMCO
TimezoneAmerica/New_York
Passengers/yr55.7M
Elevation96 ft / 29 m
Destination: CMH
IATA / ICAOCMH / KCMH
TimezoneAmerica/New_York
Passengers/yr8.8M
Elevation815 ft / 248 m

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about MCO to CMH flights.
Nonstop flights from Orlando International Airport to John Glenn Columbus International Airport take approximately 2h 12m to 2h 28m. The route covers 804 miles.
5 airlines operate nonstop service: Delta Air Lines, Frontier, Spirit Airlines, Sun Country Airlines and Southwest Airlines. Plus 1 codeshare partner.
There are approximately 60 nonstop flights per week from MCO to CMH. The return direction has about 55 weekly flights.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available through VDI, MQY, OSU, PDK, SSI, AGS, MLB, SUS, CHO, LEX, SUA, MRK, YIP, JAX, SDF, BHM, SAV, GSO, TPA, BCT, APF, PTK, TYS, SCE, PIT, GSP, TMB, RIC, CRW, CVG, PWK, MEM, ACY, PBI, CLE, OPF, TEB, CAK, BUF, ILM, ROC, FRG, OKC, SGR, MKE, ABE, GPT, GRR, BDR, DSM, HPN, PNS, EYW, LNS, NAS, SAT, NEW, BED, MHT, PWA, FTY, RST, GCM, PSM, OGS, MCI, BTV, XNA, EGE, RSW, SXM, SCF, AZA, ORF, VNY, YYC, SJC, PWM, PDX, SNA, ELP, ATL, IAD, DTW, ORD, IAH, KEF, BNA, LTN, CHS, STL, SRQ, BWI, HOU, FLL, CLT, EWR, DCA, DAL, CUN, DFW, MIA, IND, YYZ, BDL, BOS, YUL, LGA, RDU, JFK, MDW, PHL, MSP, DEN, SLC, LAS, AUS, SFO, PHX, SAN, LAX, SEA, JWN and SBN. These options provide additional schedule flexibility.
Yes, return flights from CMH to MCO are available. Use the direction toggle at the top to view the return schedule.
Nearby alternatives include MLB, TPA and SRQ. 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 CMH

Orlando International Airport (MCO) and John Glenn Columbus International Airport (CMH) are connected by nonstop service from Delta Air Lines, Frontier, Spirit Airlines, Sun Country Airlines and Southwest Airlines. With 60 weekly departures, this is a heavily served route.

MCO to CMH Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from MCO to CMH ranges from 2 hours 12 minutes to 2 hours 28 minutes. The route covers a distance of 804 miles (1,295 km). There are approximately 60 weekly flights outbound and 55 return, totaling 115 flights per week in both directions.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

124 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 3 hours via VDI. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Melbourne (MLB), Tampa (TPA) and Sarasota/Bradenton (SRQ).