Orlando to Houston (MCO–HOU) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections
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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.
Most recently operated nonstop flights — the month shown is when each was last scheduled. Most destinations remain reachable with a connection.
No discontinued nonstop flights on record for this route.
MCO–HOU is served by 2 airlines with nonstop service. Southwest Airlines and Sun Country Airlines lead the route. The flight covers 847 miles in approximately 2h 30m. Beyond nonstop, 1-stop connecting options are also available.
Airline Landscape
| Airline | Freq/wk | Aircraft | Duration | Dep OTP | Alliance | Codeshares |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| WN Southwest Airlines | 74 | 738, 73H, 7M8, 7S7, B38M | 2h15-2h35 | – | – | |
| SY Sun Country Airlines | 0 | – | – | – | – |
Weekly Schedule Pattern
Connection Landscape
On-Time Performance
Other ways to reach Houston from Orlando
| Metric | MCO→HOU | MLB→HOU | LAL→HOU |
|---|---|---|---|
| Distance from MCO | – | 47 mi | 53 mi |
| Nonstop airlines | 2 | 1 | 1 |
| Weekly flights | 74 | – | – |
| Flight time | 2h 30m | 2h 19m | 2h 9m |
| Departure OTP | 96% | – | – |
Travel Essentials
MCO: EDT · HOU: CDT
When it's 6:00 PM in Orlando, it's 5:00 PM in Houston.
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–HOU Quick Facts
Frequently Asked Questions
Flights from MCO to HOU
Orlando International Airport (MCO) and William P. Hobby Airport (HOU) are connected by nonstop service from Southwest Airlines and Sun Country Airlines. With 74 weekly departures, this is a heavily served route.
MCO to HOU Flight Duration and Schedule
Nonstop flight time from MCO to HOU is about 2 hours 30 minutes gate to gate. The route covers a distance of 847 miles (1,364 km). There are approximately 74 weekly flights outbound and 66 return, totaling 140 flights per week in both directions.
Connecting Options and Alternatives
1-stop connecting options are also available, commonly via Louis Armstrong New Orleans, Austin Bergstrom and Hartsfield Jackson Atlanta. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Melbourne (MLB), Lakeland (LAL) and Daytona Beach (DAB).