Orlando to Los Angeles (MCO–LAX) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections
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MCO–LAX is served by 7 airlines with nonstop service. Delta Air Lines, United Airlines and American Airlines lead the route. The flight covers 2,214 miles in approximately 5h 13m. Beyond nonstop, 160 hubs offer 1-stop connections.
Airline Landscape
| Airline | Freq/wk | Aircraft | Duration | Dep OTP | Alliance | Codeshares |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| DL Delta Air Lines Also: AF, LA, MU, VS | 41 | 32Q, A21N | 5h31-5h42 | SkyTeam | AF, LA, MU, VS | |
| UA United Airlines Also: AD, CM, VA | 31 | 739, 7M8, 7M9 | 5h17-5h39 | Star Alliance | AD, CM, VA | |
| AA American Airlines Also: CX, CZ, MH, PR, QF | 21 | 321, 32Q | 5h13-5h27 | Oneworld | CX, CZ, MH, PR, QF | |
| WN Southwest Airlines | 8 | 7M8, B38M | 5h30-5h35 | – | – | |
| F9 Frontier Also: Y4 | 7 | 32Q | 5h45 | – | Y4 | |
| B6 JetBlue | 0 | – | – | – | – | |
| SY Sun Country Airlines | 0 | – | – | – | – |
Weekly Schedule Pattern
Connection Landscape
Other ways to reach Los Angeles from Orlando
| Metric | MCO→LAX | MLB→LAX | VRB→LAX |
|---|---|---|---|
| Distance from MCO | – | 47 mi | 76 mi |
| Nonstop airlines | 7 | 1 | 1 |
| Weekly flights | 288 | 1 | – |
| Flight time | 5h 13m | 5h 1m | 5h 3m |
| Departure OTP | 83% | – | – |
Travel Essentials
MCO: EDT · LAX: PDT
When it's 6:00 PM in Orlando, it's 3:00 PM in Los Angeles.
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).
LAX has no direct rail link to downtown. The closest option is the free LAX Shuttle G to the Metro C Line station at Aviation/Century Blvd (fare $1.75 to Union Station, 40–50 min). Taxis use a meter; expect $35–55 to downtown and $30–45 to Santa Monica. Ride-shares cost $20–45 depending on destination and surge pricing.Rental car facilities are a short shuttle ride from terminals. FlyAway buses run to Union Station, Van Nuys, Hollywood, and Westwood ($9.75–11.25). For LAX Connect (the new people mover to Inglewood), check if it has opened at time of travel.
Mediterranean climate. Summers are warm and dry (24–30°C) with low humidity and almost no rain. Winters are mild (10–18°C) with occasional rain from November through March. Fog ("June Gloom") is common from late May through July, blanketing mornings until noon and causing departure delays.
Santa Ana winds occur in fall and spring, sometimes grounding departures briefly. Heat waves in September–October can push temperatures above 38°C inland, though LAX itself stays cooler near the coast.
MCO–LAX Quick Facts
Frequently Asked Questions
Flights from MCO to LAX
Orlando International Airport (MCO) and Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) are connected by nonstop service from American Airlines, JetBlue, Delta Air Lines, Frontier, Sun Country Airlines, United Airlines and Southwest Airlines. With 288 weekly departures, this is a heavily served route.
MCO to LAX Flight Duration and Schedule
Nonstop flight time from MCO to LAX ranges from 5 hours 13 minutes to 5 hours 52 minutes. The route covers a distance of 2,214 miles (3,562 km). There are approximately 288 weekly flights outbound and 172 return, totaling 460 flights per week in both directions.
Connecting Options and Alternatives
160 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 4 hours via SUA. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Melbourne (MLB), Vero Beach (VRB) and Tampa (TPA).