Orlando to Newark (MCO–EWR) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections
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MCO–EWR is served by 5 airlines with nonstop service. United Airlines, JetBlue and Spirit Airlines lead the route. The flight covers 939 miles in approximately 2h 45m. Beyond nonstop, 1-stop connecting options are also available.
Airline Landscape
| Airline | Freq/wk | Aircraft | Duration | Dep OTP | Alliance | Codeshares |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| UA United Airlines Also: AC, AD, SN, TP | 98 | 739, 7M9, B38M, B39M | 2h37-2h54 | Star Alliance | AC, AD, SN, TP | |
| B6 JetBlue Also: FI, LO, SQ, TP | 21 | 223, 320 | 2h51-3h35 | – | FI, LO, SQ, TP | |
| NK Spirit Airlines | 12 | 320, 32Q | 2h42-2h49 | – | – | |
| F9 Frontier | 7 | 32Q | 2h51 | – | – | |
| SY Sun Country Airlines | 1 | – | – | – | – |
Weekly Schedule Pattern
Connection Landscape
On-Time Performance
Other ways to reach Newark from Orlando
| Metric | MCO→EWR | SFB→EWR | MLB→EWR |
|---|---|---|---|
| Distance from MCO | – | 24 mi | 47 mi |
| Nonstop airlines | 5 | 1 | 1 |
| Weekly flights | 312 | – | 2 |
| Flight time | 2h 45m | 2h 6m | 2h 20m |
| Departure OTP | 13% | – | – |
Travel Essentials
MCO: EDT · EWR: EDT
When it's 6:00 PM in Orlando, it's 6:00 PM in Newark.
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).
AirTrain connects terminals to Newark Airport rail station ($5.50 one-way, paid at the station). NJ Transit trains then run to New York Penn Station (25–30 min, $13.50) or Newark Penn Station (5 min). Total to Midtown Manhattan: $19 and about 45 minutes.
Taxis carry a flat $55 rate to Manhattan (plus tolls and tip). Ride-shares are typically $45–75. Shared shuttle vans to Midtown hotels run around $25–30 per person. Car rentals are on-site in the P4 garage.
Humid continental climate. Summers are hot and muggy (28–34°C) with afternoon thunderstorms that generate frequent ground delays June through August. Winters are cold (−4 to 4°C) with snow and ice storms several times per season. Nor'easters can close EWR for hours.
Spring brings variable conditions with frost possible into April. Fall is the most reliable travel season. Fog off Newark Bay occasionally reduces visibility in autumn and winter.
MCO–EWR Quick Facts
Frequently Asked Questions
Orlando to Newark: Florida's Tourism Pipeline to New York
MCO–EWR connects Orlando's theme park economy to the New York metropolitan area via Newark Liberty International, one of the New York region's three major airports. Seven carriers operate around 348 weekly departures, with a mix of mainline (United) and low-cost carriers (Spirit, Frontier, JetBlue) competing heavily on price for leisure travelers. Flight time is 2.5 hours.
Newark's Role in the NY Market
Newark Airport (EWR) is United Airlines's East Coast hub and offers significantly more gate availability for leisure carriers than the slot-controlled JFK and LGA. This makes EWR the preferred New York-area airport for budget carriers serving leisure markets like Orlando. United's Polaris hub at EWR also provides connections to transatlantic routes for Orlando visitors originating internationally who route through New York.