Orlando to Memphis (MCO–MEM) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

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684 mi airlines 25/wk
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WN2374
WN Southwest
7S7
8:15 AM
EDT TA
9:30 AM
CDT
2h 15m
M T W T F S S
Prices
NK1075
NK Spirit
320
9:00 AM
EDT TA
10:15 AM
CDT
2h 15m
M T W T F S S
Prices
WN1687
WN Southwest
738
9:15 AM
EDT TA
10:35 AM
CDT
2h 20m
M T W T F S S
Prices
WN3409
WN Southwest
7M8
9:15 AM
EDT TA
10:25 AM
CDT
2h 10m
M T W T F S S
Prices
WN1138
WN Southwest
7M8
9:35 AM
EDT TA
10:55 AM
CDT
2h 20m
M T W T F S S
Prices
WN1081
WN Southwest
7S7
1:40 PM
EDT TA
2:50 PM
CDT
2h 10m
M T W T F S S
Prices
WN2946
WN Southwest
7M8
6:05 PM
EDT TA
7:25 PM
CDT
2h 20m
M T W T F S S
Prices
WN573
WN Southwest
7S7
7:40 PM
EDT TA
8:50 PM
CDT
2h 10m
M T W T F S S
Prices
WN4201
WN Southwest
73H
5:30 AM
CDT
8:25 AM
EDT
1h 55m
M T W T F S S
Prices
WN472
WN Southwest
73H
9:35 AM
CDT
12:30 PM
EDT
1h 55m
M T W T F S S
Prices
WN699
WN Southwest
7M8
9:45 AM
CDT
12:40 PM
EDT
1h 55m
M T W T F S S
Prices
NK1076
NK Spirit
320
11:14 AM
CDT
2:13 PM
EDT
1h 59m
M T W T F S S
Prices
WN1192
WN Southwest
7S7
2:55 PM
CDT
5:50 PM
EDT
1h 55m
M T W T F S S
Prices
WN2839
WN Southwest
7M8
4:00 PM
CDT
7:00 PM
EDT
2h
M T W T F S S
Prices
WN2023
WN Southwest
7M8
4:50 PM
CDT
7:45 PM
EDT
1h 55m
M T W T F S S
Prices
WN1595
WN Southwest
7M8
5:25 PM
CDT
8:20 PM
EDT
1h 55m
M T W T F S S
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Orlando to Memphis
2 carriers, 25 flights/week nonstop.
2 Airlines 25 Flights/wk 684 mi 2h 10m nonstop -1h behind 79 1-stop hubs

MCO–MEM is served by 2 airlines with nonstop service. Southwest Airlines and Spirit Airlines lead the route. The flight covers 684 miles in approximately 2h 10m. Beyond nonstop, 79 hubs offer 1-stop connections.

Airline Landscape

All carriers operating nonstop MCO–MEM service, compared side by side.
Airline Freq/wk Aircraft Duration Dep OTP Alliance Codeshares
WN Southwest Airlines 18 738, 7M8, 7S7 2h10-2h20 20%
NK Spirit Airlines 7 320 2h15 20%
Aircraft on this route
320 Airbus A320 – NK
738 Boeing 737-800 – WN
7M8 Boeing 737 MAX 8 – WN
7S7 Boeing 737 MAX 7 – WN
Alliance coverage
Unaffiliated: NK + WN (25 flights/wk, 100%)
OTP based on airport-level delay snapshots. Duration ranges reflect seasonal/directional variation.

Weekly Schedule Pattern

Nonstop flight frequency by day of week, MCO to MEM direction.
Mon
3
flights
Tue
3
flights
Wed
3
flights
Thu
3
flights
Fri
3
flights
Sat
5
flights
Sun
5
flights
Departure time distribution
12 AM6 AM12 PM6 PM12 AM
Morning departures
Afternoon/evening departures
8
Nonstop flights
25
Outbound / wk
25
Return / wk

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for MCO to MEM.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
79
Hubs
~3h
Fastest
~26h
Longest
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
2,414
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.

On-Time Performance

What to expect at each end of your journey.
Outbound
MCO → MEM
20%
Frequent delays expected. Consider flexible booking.
Departing
20%
Arriving
38%
Return
MEM → MCO
0%
Frequent delays expected. Consider flexible booking.
Departing
0%
Arriving
86%
OTP = percentage of flights arriving within 15 min of schedule. Based on airport-level delay snapshots. MCO delays → MEM delays →

Other ways to reach Memphis from Orlando

Nearby airports with service to Memphis International Airport.
Metric MCO→MEM SFB→MEM VRB→MEM
Distance from MCO 24 mi 76 mi
Nonstop airlines 2 1 1
Weekly flights 25 6 1
Flight time 2h 10m 2h 10m 2h 49m
Departure OTP 20%
Airports within 200 miles of MCO with service to Memphis International Airport.

Travel Essentials

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

When it's 6:00 PM in Orlando, it's 5:00 PM in Memphis.
Distance & Flight Time
684 mi / 1,100 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 2h 10m to 2h 20m.
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).

MCO–MEM Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Orlando to Memphis route.
Route details
Distance684 mi / 1,100 km
Flight time2h 10m to 2h 20m
Time difference-1 hour
Airlines (nonstop)2
Weekly flights25 out / 25 return
1-stop connections79 hubs
Origin: MCO
IATA / ICAOMCO / KMCO
TimezoneAmerica/Kentucky/Monticello
Passengers/yr55.7M
Elevation96 ft / 29 m
Destination: MEM
IATA / ICAOMEM / KMEM
TimezoneAmerica/Indiana/Tell_City
Passengers/yr4.9M
Elevation341 ft / 104 m

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about MCO to MEM flights.
Nonstop flights from Orlando International Airport to Memphis International Airport take approximately 2h 10m to 2h 20m. The route covers 684 miles.
2 airlines operate nonstop service: Spirit Airlines and Southwest Airlines.
There are approximately 25 nonstop flights per week from MCO to MEM. The return direction has about 25 weekly flights.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available through JAX, UST, APF, PIE, TPA, BHM, OPF, RSW, PBI, TCB, GSO, VRB, CVG, MHH, SUS, SDF, RIC, ORF, CRW, MSY, TUL, PIT, PTK, IAD, CLE, SAT, DSM, ABE, IND, BUF, YYZ, SWF, YOW, TTN, MTY, APA, MHT, JFK, SAP, FRG, EGE, YWG, ISP, SJO, OAK, SEA, SFO, YEG, MIA, AUS, BOS, ATL, BNA, CLT, EWR, HSV, MSP, HOU, MDW, DFW, PNS, FLL, DCA, ORD, DAL, DTW, FRA, LAS, DEN, LAX, IAH, RDU, CDG, PHL, BWI, LGA, SLC, PHX and CHS. These options provide additional schedule flexibility.
Memphis is 1 hour behind Orlando.
Yes, return flights from MEM to MCO are available. Use the direction toggle at the top to view the return schedule.
Nearby alternatives include SFB, VRB and TPA. See the Alternatives section for a full comparison.
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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 MEM

Orlando International Airport (MCO) and Memphis International Airport (MEM) are connected by nonstop service from Spirit Airlines and Southwest Airlines. With 25 weekly departures, this is a well served route.

MCO to MEM Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from MCO to MEM ranges from 2 hours 10 minutes to 2 hours 20 minutes. The route covers a distance of 684 miles (1,100 km). There are approximately 25 weekly flights outbound and 25 return, totaling 50 flights per week in both directions.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

79 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 3 hours via JAX. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Orlando (SFB), Vero Beach (VRB) and Tampa (TPA).