Orlando to Meridian (MCO–MEI) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

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519 mi airlines charter/private
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Connecting Flight Schedule 1 1-stop flight Verified 1mo ago
No nonstop service between MCO and MEI. Nearest airports to MCO with scheduled service: Orlando Sanford International Airport (SFB, 24 mi) · Melbourne Orlando International Airport (MLB, 47 mi) · Lakeland Linder International Airport (LAL, 53 mi)
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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.

Last scheduled nonstop: Jun 2026.

✦ 1-Stop connections via 1 hub
IAH Houston 5h 8m F9NHNK → OOUA Houston (IAH) to Meridian flights
✦ 1-STOP More options, longer trips
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Orlando to Meridian
Connecting service available through multiple hubs.
519 mi 2h 56m nonstop -1h behind

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

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Connections

Connection Landscape

1-stop and 2-stop options for MCO to MEI.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
1
Hubs
~5h
Fastest
~5h
Longest
IAH ~5h 8m
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
92
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 → MEI
47%
Frequent delays expected. Consider flexible booking.
Departing
47%
Return
MEI → MCO
64%
Moderate delays possible. Allow buffer time.
Arriving
64%
OTP = percentage of flights arriving within 15 min of schedule. Based on airport-level delay snapshots. MCO delays →
Alternatives

Other ways to reach Meridian from Orlando

Nearby airports with service to Key Field / Meridian Regional Airport.
Metric MCO→MEI LAL→MEI
Distance from MCO – 53 mi
Nonstop airlines – 1
Weekly flights – –
Flight time 2h 56m 2h 39m
Departure OTP 47% –
Lakeland (LAL) to Meridian flights
Airports within 200 miles of MCO with service to Key Field / Meridian Regional Airport.
Know before you go

Travel Essentials

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

When it's 6:00 PM in Orlando, it's 5:00 PM in Meridian.
Distance & Flight Time
519 mi / 835 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 2h 56m gate to gate.
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–MEI Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Orlando to Meridian route.
Route details
Distance519 mi / 835 km
Flight time2h 56m
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: MEI
Full nameKey Field / Meridian Regional Airport
IATA / ICAOMEI / KMEI
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
Passengers/yr0.0M
Elevation297 ft / 91 m
FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about MCO to MEI flights.
Nonstop flights from Orlando International Airport to Key Field / Meridian Regional Airport take about 2h 56m gate to gate. The route covers 519 miles.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available, ranked by layover time. Common connecting points include George Bush Intercontinental.
Meridian is 1 hour behind Orlando.
Nearby alternatives include LAL. 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.

Flights from MCO to MEI

Orlando International Airport (MCO) and Key Field / Meridian Regional Airport (MEI) are connected through multiple connecting hub airports.

MCO to MEI Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from MCO to MEI is about 2 hours 56 minutes gate to gate. The route covers a distance of 519 miles (835 km).

Connecting Options and Alternatives

1-stop connecting options are also available, commonly via George Bush Intercontinental. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Lakeland (LAL).