Orlando to Lafayette (MCO–LFT) — 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.

✦ 1-Stop connections via 4 hubs
ATL Atlanta 4h 15m AFAMDL → AFAMDL Atlanta (ATL) to Lafayette flights
IAH Houston 4h 37m F9NHNK → CMNZUA Houston (IAH) to Lafayette flights
DFW Dallas-Fort Worth 5h 13m AAAYCX → AABAGF Dallas-Fort Worth (DFW) to Lafayette flights
CLT Charlotte 5h 55m AAF9G3 → AA Charlotte (CLT) to Lafayette flights
✦ 1-STOP More options, longer trips
✧ 2-STOP Loading... Reach the hardest destinations
Orlando to Lafayette
Connecting service available through multiple hubs.
-1h behind

While no nonstop service exists between MCO and LFT, 1-stop connecting options are available.

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All flights from Lafayette (LFT) Lafayette to Orlando flights
Connections

Connection Landscape

1-stop and 2-stop options for MCO to LFT.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
4
Hubs
~4h
Fastest
~5h
Longest
ATL ~4h 15m IAH ~4h 37m DFW ~5h 13m CLT ~5h 55m
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
435
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.
Reliability

On-Time Performance

What to expect at each end of your journey.
Outbound
MCO → LFT
56%
Frequent delays expected. Consider flexible booking.
Departing
56%
Return
LFT → MCO
86%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Arriving
86%
OTP = percentage of flights arriving within 15 min of schedule. Based on airport-level delay snapshots. MCO delays →
Alternatives

Other ways to reach Lafayette from Orlando

Nearby airports with service to Lafayette Regional Airport.
Metric MCO→LFT TPA→LFT
Distance from MCO – 81 mi
Nonstop airlines – 2
Weekly flights – –
Departure OTP 56% –
Tampa (TPA) to Lafayette flights
Airports within 200 miles of MCO with service to Lafayette Regional Airport.
Know before you go

Travel Essentials

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

When it's 6:00 PM in Orlando, it's 5:00 PM in Lafayette.
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–LFT Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Orlando to Lafayette route.
Route details
Time difference-1 hour
Airlines (nonstop)0
1-stop connectionsAvailable
Origin: MCO
Full nameOrlando International Airport
IATA / ICAOMCO / KMCO
TimezoneAmerica/New_York
Passengers/yr55.7M
Elevation96 ft / 29 m
Destination: LFT
Full nameLafayette Regional Airport
IATA / ICAOLFT / KLFT
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
Passengers/yr0.5M
Elevation42 ft / 13 m
FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about MCO to LFT flights.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available, ranked by layover time. Common connecting points include Hartsfield Jackson Atlanta, George Bush Intercontinental and Dallas Fort Worth.
Lafayette is 1 hour behind Orlando.
Yes, return flights from LFT to MCO are available. Use the direction toggle at the top to view the return schedule.
Nearby alternatives include TPA. See the Alternatives section for a full comparison.
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.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

1-stop connecting options are also available, commonly via Hartsfield Jackson Atlanta, George Bush Intercontinental and Dallas Fort Worth. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Tampa (TPA).