Orlando to Muscle Shoals (MCO–MSL) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

MCO Airport Page →
573 mi airlines charter/private
On-time Some delays Frequent delays
Connecting Flight Schedule 2 1-stop flights Verified 4mos ago
Also flown by charter / private operators: NetJets Aviation.
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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: Mar 2026.

✦ 1-Stop connections via 2 hubs
PNS Pensacola 5h 46m F9MXY4 LF Pensacola (PNS) to Muscle Shoals flights
CLT Charlotte 15h 33m AAF9G3 LF Charlotte (CLT) to Muscle Shoals flights
1-STOP More options, longer trips
2-STOP Loading... Reach the hardest destinations
Orlando to Muscle Shoals
Connecting service available through multiple hubs.
573 mi 1h 7m nonstop -1h behind

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

Connection Landscape

1-stop and 2-stop options for MCO to MSL.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
2
Hubs
~5h
Fastest
~15h
Longest
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
135
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 → MSL
22%
Frequent delays expected. Consider flexible booking.
Departing
22%
Return
MSL → MCO
46%
Frequent delays expected. Consider flexible booking.
Arriving
46%
OTP = percentage of flights arriving within 15 min of schedule. Based on airport-level delay snapshots. MCO delays →

Other ways to reach Muscle Shoals from Orlando

Nearby airports with service to Northwest Alabama Regional Airport.
Metric MCO→MSL SRQ→MSL
Distance from MCO 104 mi
Nonstop airlines 1
Weekly flights
Flight time 1h 7m 0h 39m
Departure OTP 22%
Airports within 200 miles of MCO with service to Northwest Alabama Regional Airport.

Travel Essentials

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

When it's 6:00 PM in Orlando, it's 5:00 PM in Muscle Shoals.
Distance & Flight Time
573 mi / 921 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 1h 7m 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).

MCO–MSL Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Orlando to Muscle Shoals route.
Route details
Distance573 mi / 921 km
Flight time1h 7m
Time difference-1 hour
Airlines (nonstop)0
1-stop connectionsAvailable
Origin: MCO
IATA / ICAOMCO / KMCO
TimezoneAmerica/New_York
Passengers/yr55.7M
Elevation96 ft / 29 m
Destination: MSL
IATA / ICAOMSL / KMSL
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
Passengers/yr0.0M
Elevation551 ft / 168 m

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about MCO to MSL flights.
Nonstop flights from Orlando International Airport to Northwest Alabama Regional Airport take about 1h 7m gate to gate. The route covers 573 miles.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available, ranked by layover time. Common connecting points include Pensacola and Charlotte Douglas.
Muscle Shoals is 1 hour behind Orlando.
Yes, return flights from MSL to MCO are available. Use the direction toggle at the top to view the return schedule.
Nearby alternatives include SRQ. 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 MSL

Orlando International Airport (MCO) and Northwest Alabama Regional Airport (MSL) are connected through multiple connecting hub airports.

MCO to MSL Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from MCO to MSL is about 1 hours 7 minutes gate to gate. The route covers a distance of 573 miles (921 km).

Connecting Options and Alternatives

1-stop connecting options are also available, commonly via Pensacola and Charlotte Douglas. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Sarasota/Bradenton (SRQ).