Orlando to Houston (MCO–IAH) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections
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MCO–IAH is served by 4 airlines with nonstop service. United Airlines, Frontier and Spirit Airlines lead the route. The flight covers 853 miles in approximately 2h 41m. Beyond nonstop, 1-stop connecting options are also available.
Airline Landscape
| Airline | Freq/wk | Aircraft | Duration | Dep OTP | Alliance | Codeshares |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| UA United Airlines Also: AD, NH, NZ | 51 | 738, 739, B39M | 2h09-2h39 | Star Alliance | AD, NH, NZ | |
| F9 Frontier Also: Y4 | 14 | 321, 32Q | 2h47-2h53 | – | Y4 | |
| NK Spirit Airlines | 8 | 320, 32S | 2h35-2h42 | – | – | |
| DL Delta Air Lines | 0 | – | – | SkyTeam | – |
Weekly Schedule Pattern
Connection Landscape
On-Time Performance
Other ways to reach Houston from Orlando
| Metric | MCO→IAH | MLB→IAH | LAL→IAH |
|---|---|---|---|
| Distance from MCO | – | 47 mi | 53 mi |
| Nonstop airlines | 4 | 1 | 1 |
| Weekly flights | 115 | 1 | 2 |
| Flight time | 2h 41m | 2h 8m | 1h 49m |
| Departure OTP | 67% | – | – |
Travel Essentials
MCO: EDT · IAH: 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).
No direct rail from IAH. The METRO bus 102 (IAH Express) runs to downtown Houston's transit center (60–90 min, $1.25). Taxis to downtown Houston cost $50–70. Ride-hails pick up at the designated Rideshare zones outside baggage claim on the lower level.IAH has five terminals (A–E) connected by an underground tunnel with trams. Terminal D handles international arrivals. Rental car agencies are in a consolidated facility adjacent to Terminal C; a free IAH Connector bus runs between terminals and the rental car center. The Galleria / Uptown area costs $35–50 by ride-hail.
Humid subtropical climate. Hot, humid, and wet for much of the year. Summers are brutal (33–38°C) with high humidity and near-daily afternoon thunderstorms. Severe storms with hail and high winds regularly cause ground stops from April through September. Houston's flooding risk is significant. Heavy rain events, including tropical system remnants, have flooded airport roads, cutting off surface access even when the airport itself remains operational.
Winters are mild (5–18°C) with occasional ice storms. These are rare but highly disruptive when they occur. Hurricane season (June–November) requires monitoring for Gulf storms. October through March has the best flying weather.
MCO–IAH Quick Facts
Frequently Asked Questions
Flights from MCO to IAH
Orlando International Airport (MCO) and George Bush Intercontinental Airport (IAH) are connected by nonstop service from United Airlines, Frontier, Spirit Airlines and Delta Air Lines. With 115 weekly departures, this is a heavily served route.
MCO to IAH Flight Duration and Schedule
Nonstop flight time from MCO to IAH is about 2 hours 41 minutes gate to gate. The route covers a distance of 853 miles (1,372 km). There are approximately 115 weekly flights outbound and 133 return, totaling 248 flights per week in both directions.
Connecting Options and Alternatives
1-stop connecting options are also available, commonly via Louis Armstrong New Orleans, Pensacola and Austin Bergstrom. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Melbourne (MLB), Lakeland (LAL) and Vero Beach (VRB).