Orlando to Fortaleza (MCO–FOR) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

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3,608 mi airlines charter/private 1/wk
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  Flight Airline AC Dep Arr Dur OTP Sched  
✈ Nonstop
G37625
G3 Sky Express
B38M
2:24 PM
EDT TC
10:27 PM
-03
7h 3m
M T W T F S S
Prices
G37624
G3 Sky Express
B38M
4:30 AM
-03 T1
11:25 AM
EDT
7h 55m
M T W T F S S
Prices

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No scheduled airline flights on this route — it's flown by charter / private operators (). No nonstop flights on this route. connecting options below.

✦ 1-Stop connections via 7 hubs
MIA Miami 9h 1m AAATBA G3JJLA Miami (MIA) to Fortaleza flights
BSB Brasília 11h 54m G3 ADAFAV Brasília (BSB) to Fortaleza flights
GRU São Paulo 12h 26m JJLA AFAMAR São Paulo (GRU) to Fortaleza flights
VCP Campinas 14h 32m AD ADTP Campinas (VCP) to Fortaleza flights
CNF Belo Horizonte 18h 12m AD ADCMTP Belo Horizonte (CNF) to Fortaleza flights
MAD Madrid 20h 10m AYBAEI AYBAIB Madrid (MAD) to Fortaleza flights
CDG Paris (Roissy-en-France, Val-d'Oise) ~19h 50m AF AF Paris (Roissy-en-France, Val-d'Oise) (CDG) to Fortaleza flights
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Orlando to Fortaleza
1 carrier, 1 flights/week nonstop.
1 Airlines 3,608 mi 7h 3m nonstop +1h ahead

MCO–FOR is served by 1 airline with nonstop service. Sky Express leads the route. The flight covers 3,608 miles in approximately 7h 3m. Beyond nonstop, 1-stop connecting options are also available.

Airline Landscape

All carriers operating nonstop MCO–FOR service, compared side by side.
Airline Freq/wk Aircraft Duration Dep OTP Alliance Codeshares
G3 Sky Express 1 B38M 7h03 64%
Aircraft on this route
B38M Boeing 737 MAX 8 – G3
Alliance coverage
Unaffiliated: G3 (1 flights/wk, 100%)
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 FOR direction.
Mon
0
flights
Tue
0
flights
Wed
0
flights
Thu
0
flights
Fri
0
flights
Sat
1
flight
Sun
0
flights
Departure time distribution
12 AM6 AM12 PM6 PM12 AM
Morning departures
Afternoon/evening departures
1
Nonstop flights
1
Outbound / wk
1
Return / wk

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for MCO to FOR.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
7
Hubs
~9h
Fastest
~20h
Longest
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
311
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.

On-Time Performance

What to expect at each end of your journey.
Outbound
MCO → FOR
64%
Moderate delays possible. Allow buffer time.
Departing
64%
Return
FOR → MCO
94%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Arriving
94%
OTP = percentage of flights arriving within 15 min of schedule. Based on airport-level delay snapshots. MCO delays →

Travel Essentials

Practical planning for this route.
Time Difference
+1h
Fortaleza is 1 hour ahead of Orlando.
MCO: EDT · FOR: -03

When it's 6:00 PM in Orlando, it's 7:00 PM in Fortaleza.
Distance & Flight Time
3,608 mi / 5,806 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 7h 3m gate to gate.
Visa & Entry

US passport holders need an eVisa to enter Brazil. Apply through the official portal at gov.br/mre before departure. The eVisa costs USD 80.90, is valid for 10 years with multiple entries, and allows stays up to 90 days per visit. Processing takes a few business days. Passport must be valid for at least 6 months beyond the date of entry.

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–FOR Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Orlando to Fortaleza route.
Route details
Distance3,608 mi / 5,806 km
Flight time7h 3m
Time difference+1 hour
Airlines (nonstop)1
Weekly flights1 out / 1 return
1-stop connectionsAvailable
Origin: MCO
IATA / ICAOMCO / KMCO
TimezoneAmerica/New_York
Passengers/yr55.7M
Elevation96 ft / 29 m
Destination: FOR
IATA / ICAOFOR / SBFZ
TimezoneAmerica/Fortaleza
Elevation83 ft / 25 m

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about MCO to FOR flights.
Nonstop flights from Orlando International Airport to Pinto Martins International Airport take about 7h 3m gate to gate. The route covers 3,608 miles.
1 airline operates flights from MCO to FOR: Sky Express.
This route has limited weekly service. Check the schedule above for departure days and times in each direction.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available, ranked by layover time. Common connecting points include Miami, Presidente Juscelino Kubitschek and São Paulo/Guarulhos–Governor André Franco Montoro.
Fortaleza is 1 hour ahead of Orlando.
Yes, return flights from FOR to MCO are available. Use the direction toggle at the top to view the return schedule.
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 FOR

Orlando International Airport (MCO) and Pinto Martins International Airport (FOR) are connected by nonstop service from Sky Express. With 1 weekly departures, this is a regularly served route.

MCO to FOR Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from MCO to FOR is about 7 hours 3 minutes gate to gate. The route covers a distance of 3,608 miles (5,806 km). There are approximately 1 weekly flights outbound and 1 return, totaling 2 flights per week in both directions.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

1-stop connecting options are also available, commonly via Miami, Presidente Juscelino Kubitschek and São Paulo/Guarulhos–Governor André Franco Montoro. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs.