Orlando to Fort Lauderdale (MCO–FLL) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections
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MCO–FLL is served by 12 airlines with nonstop service. Southwest Airlines, JetBlue and American Airlines lead the route. The flight covers 178 miles in approximately 1h 5m. Beyond nonstop, 1-stop connecting options are also available.
Airline Landscape
| Airline | Freq/wk | Aircraft | Duration | Dep OTP | Alliance | Codeshares |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| WN Southwest Airlines | 29 | 737, 73H, 7M8, 7S7, B38M | 0h55-1h20 | – | – | |
| B6 JetBlue | 14 | 320 | 0h48-1h09 | – | – | |
| AA American Airlines | 1 | – | – | Oneworld | – | |
| AC Air Canada | 1 | – | – | Star Alliance | – | |
| MX Breeze Airways | 1 | – | – | – | – | |
| SY Sun Country Airlines | 1 | – | – | – | – | |
| AV avianca | 0 | – | – | Star Alliance | – | |
| DL Delta Air Lines | 0 | – | – | SkyTeam | – | |
| F9 Frontier | 0 | – | – | – | – | |
| G4 Allegiant Air | 0 | – | – | – | – | |
| NK Spirit Airlines | 0 | – | – | – | – | |
| UA United Airlines | 0 | – | – | Star Alliance | – |
Weekly Schedule Pattern
Connection Landscape
On-Time Performance
Other ways to reach Fort Lauderdale from Orlando
| Metric | MCO→FLL | SFB→FLL | MLB→FLL |
|---|---|---|---|
| Distance from MCO | – | 24 mi | 47 mi |
| Nonstop airlines | 12 | 6 | 3 |
| Weekly flights | 43 | 1 | 1 |
| Flight time | 1h 5m | 0h 43m | 1h 12m |
| Departure OTP | 100% | – | – |
Travel Essentials
MCO: EDT · FLL: EDT
When it's 6:00 PM in Orlando, it's 6:00 PM in Fort Lauderdale.
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).
Shared shuttle vans to Miami Beach hotels run $20–30 per person. Ride-shares to Fort Lauderdale downtown cost $15–25; to Miami Beach, expect $35–55.Brightline high-speed rail from FLL station (1.5 miles, free airport shuttle) reaches Miami in 30 minutes ($10–17) and West Palm Beach in 40 minutes. Car rental facilities are in the Rental Car Center accessed via shuttle from the terminals. Taxis are metered.
Tropical climate with year-round warmth (20–32°C). Dry season (November–April) is peak tourism with clear skies and low humidity. Wet season (May–October) brings daily afternoon thunderstorms and hurricane risk. Flights are most disruption-prone June through September.
Temperatures rarely drop below 12°C in winter. Humidity is high in summer. Tropical storms can cause multi-day disruptions when they make landfall nearby. August through October carries the highest storm risk.
MCO–FLL Quick Facts
Frequently Asked Questions
Flights from MCO to FLL
Orlando International Airport (MCO) and Fort Lauderdale Hollywood International Airport (FLL) are connected by nonstop service from Southwest Airlines, JetBlue, American Airlines, Air Canada, Breeze Airways, Sun Country Airlines, avianca, Delta Air Lines, Frontier, Allegiant Air, Spirit Airlines and United Airlines. With 43 weekly departures, this is a heavily served route.
MCO to FLL Flight Duration and Schedule
Nonstop flight time from MCO to FLL is about 1 hours 5 minutes gate to gate. The route covers a distance of 178 miles (286 km). There are approximately 43 weekly flights outbound and 41 return, totaling 84 flights per week in both directions.
Connecting Options and Alternatives
1-stop connecting options are also available, commonly via Lynden Pindling, Hartsfield Jackson Atlanta and Birmingham-Shuttlesworth. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Orlando (SFB), Melbourne (MLB) and Daytona Beach (DAB).