Orlando to Houston (MCO–EFD) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

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Orlando to Houston
Connecting service available through multiple hubs.
840 mi 2h 52m nonstop -1h behind 13 1-stop hubs

While no nonstop service exists between MCO and EFD, connecting options are available through 13 hubs.

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Connections

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for MCO to EFD.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
13
Hubs
~4h
Fastest
~28h
Longest
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Alternatives

Other ways to reach Houston from Orlando

Nearby airports with service to Ellington Airport.
Metric MCO→EFD PIE→EFD SRQ→EFD
Distance from MCO – 91 mi 104 mi
Nonstop airlines 0 1 1
Weekly flights 0 – –
Flight time 2h 52m 2h 2h 4m
Departure OTP 100% – –
Pinellas Park (PIE) to Houston flights · Sarasota/Bradenton (SRQ) to Houston flights
Airports within 200 miles of MCO with service to Ellington Airport.
Know before you go

Travel Essentials

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

When it's 6:00 PM in Orlando, it's 5:00 PM in Houston.
Distance & Flight Time
840 mi / 1,352 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 2h 52m.
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).

Facts

MCO–EFD Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Orlando to Houston route.
Route details
Distance840 mi / 1,352 km
Flight time2h 52m
Time difference-1 hour
Airlines (nonstop)0
1-stop connections13 hubs
Origin: MCO
Full nameOrlando International Airport
IATA / ICAOMCO / KMCO
TimezoneAmerica/New_York
Passengers/yr55.7M
Elevation96 ft / 29 m
Destination: EFD
Full nameEllington Airport
IATA / ICAOEFD / KEFD
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
Elevation32 ft / 10 m
FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about MCO to EFD flights.
Nonstop flights from Orlando International Airport to Ellington Airport take approximately 2h 52m. The route covers 840 miles.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available through PIE, HOU, SRQ, MSY, DAL, SAT, MIA, RDU, IAD, LAS, ELP, SJC and AUS. These options provide additional schedule flexibility.
Houston is 1 hour behind Orlando.
Yes, return flights from EFD to MCO are available. Use the direction toggle at the top to view the return schedule.
Nearby alternatives include PIE and SRQ. See the Alternatives section for a full comparison.
Click the 'Search Flights' button to check availability and prices on Google Flights. You can also compare airlines and schedules on this page to find the best option.
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 EFD

Orlando International Airport (MCO) and Ellington Airport (EFD) are connected through multiple connecting hub airports.

MCO to EFD Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from MCO to EFD ranges from 2 hours 52 minutes. The route covers a distance of 840 miles (1,352 km).

Connecting Options and Alternatives

13 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 4 hours via PIE. Nearby alternative airports include Pinellas Park (PIE) and Sarasota/Bradenton (SRQ).