Orlando to Galveston (MCO–GLS) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

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Orlando to Galveston
Connecting service available through multiple hubs.
822 mi 2h 2m nonstop -1h behind 5 1-stop hubs

While no nonstop service exists between MCO and GLS, connecting options are available through 5 hubs.

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Connections

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for MCO to GLS.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
5
Hubs
~5h
Fastest
~9h
Longest
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Know before you go

Travel Essentials

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

When it's 6:00 PM in Orlando, it's 5:00 PM in Galveston.
Distance & Flight Time
822 mi / 1,322 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 2h 2m.
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–GLS Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Orlando to Galveston route.
Route details
Distance822 mi / 1,322 km
Flight time2h 2m
Time difference-1 hour
Airlines (nonstop)0
1-stop connections5 hubs
Origin: MCO
Full nameOrlando International Airport
IATA / ICAOMCO / KMCO
TimezoneAmerica/New_York
Passengers/yr55.7M
Elevation96 ft / 29 m
Destination: GLS
Full nameScholes International At Galveston Airport
IATA / ICAOGLS / KGLS
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
Elevation6 ft / 2 m
FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about MCO to GLS flights.
Nonstop flights from Orlando International Airport to Scholes International At Galveston Airport take approximately 2h 2m. The route covers 822 miles.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available through AUS, DAL, SAT, MDW and LAS. These options provide additional schedule flexibility.
Galveston is 1 hour behind Orlando.
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Route data is updated regularly from official airline schedules. On-time performance data comes from recent airport delay snapshots.

Flights from MCO to GLS

Orlando International Airport (MCO) and Scholes International At Galveston Airport (GLS) are connected through multiple connecting hub airports.

MCO to GLS Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from MCO to GLS ranges from 2 hours 2 minutes. The route covers a distance of 822 miles (1,322 km).

Connecting Options and Alternatives

5 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 5 hours via AUS.