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

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573 mi airlines charter/private
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Connecting Flight Schedule 3 1-stop flights Verified 3mos ago
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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 3 hubs
CLT Charlotte 4h 50m AAF9G3 → LF Charlotte (CLT) to Muscle Shoals flights
PNS Pensacola 4h 58m F9MXNK → LF Pensacola (PNS) to Muscle Shoals flights
DAL Dallas ~5h 25m WN → LF Dallas (DAL) 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.

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Connections

Connection Landscape

1-stop and 2-stop options for MCO to MSL.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
3
Hubs
~4h
Fastest
~5h
Longest
CLT ~4h 50m PNS ~4h 58m DAL ~5h 25m
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
137
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 → MSL
98%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Departing
98%
Return
MSL → MCO
96%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Arriving
96%
OTP = percentage of flights arriving within 15 min of schedule. Based on airport-level delay snapshots. MCO delays →
Alternatives

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 98% –
Sarasota/Bradenton (SRQ) to Muscle Shoals flights
Airports within 200 miles of MCO with service to Northwest Alabama Regional Airport.
Know before you go

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).

Facts

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
Full nameOrlando International Airport
IATA / ICAOMCO / KMCO
TimezoneAmerica/New_York
Passengers/yr55.7M
Elevation96 ft / 29 m
Destination: MSL
Full nameNorthwest Alabama Regional Airport
IATA / ICAOMSL / KMSL
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
Passengers/yr0.0M
Elevation551 ft / 168 m
FAQ

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