Orlando to New Orleans (MCO–NEW) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

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537 mi airlines charter/private
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Connecting Flight Schedule 2 1-stop flights Verified 2mos ago
Charter / private route. No scheduled airline service — operated by Aerolink Uganda.
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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 2 hubs
FLL Fort Lauderdale ~4h 26m B6NKWN → Fort Lauderdale (FLL) to New Orleans flights
CHS Charleston ~6h 2m MX → UA Charleston (CHS) to New Orleans flights
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Orlando to New Orleans
Flown by charter / private operators — no scheduled airline service.
537 mi 1h 41m nonstop -1h behind

MCO–NEW has no scheduled airline service; it is flown by charter / private operators. 1-stop connecting options are also available.

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All flights from New Orleans (NEW) New Orleans to Orlando flights
Connections

Connection Landscape

1-stop and 2-stop options for MCO to NEW.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
2
Hubs
~4h
Fastest
~6h
Longest
FLL ~4h 26m CHS ~6h 2m
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
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 → NEW
92%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Departing
92%
Return
NEW → MCO
97%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Arriving
97%
OTP = percentage of flights arriving within 15 min of schedule. Based on airport-level delay snapshots. MCO delays →
Alternatives

Other ways to reach New Orleans from Orlando

Nearby airports with service to Lakefront Airport.
Metric MCO→NEW TPA→NEW SRQ→NEW
Distance from MCO – 81 mi 104 mi
Nonstop airlines – 2 1
Weekly flights – – –
Flight time 1h 41m 1h 31m –
Departure OTP 92% – –
Tampa (TPA) to New Orleans flights · Sarasota/Bradenton (SRQ) to New Orleans flights
Airports within 200 miles of MCO with service to Lakefront Airport.
Know before you go

Travel Essentials

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

When it's 6:00 PM in Orlando, it's 5:00 PM in New Orleans.
Distance & Flight Time
537 mi / 865 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 1h 41m 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–NEW Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Orlando to New Orleans route.
Route details
Distance537 mi / 865 km
Flight time1h 41m
Time difference-1 hour
Airlines (nonstop)Charter / private
1-stop connectionsAvailable
Origin: MCO
Full nameOrlando International Airport
IATA / ICAOMCO / KMCO
TimezoneAmerica/New_York
Passengers/yr55.7M
Elevation96 ft / 29 m
Destination: NEW
Full nameLakefront Airport
IATA / ICAONEW / KNEW
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
Elevation8 ft / 2 m
FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about MCO to NEW flights.
Nonstop flights from Orlando International Airport to Lakefront Airport take about 1h 41m gate to gate. The route covers 537 miles.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available, ranked by layover time.
New Orleans is 1 hour behind Orlando.
Yes, return flights from NEW to MCO are available. Use the direction toggle at the top to view the return schedule.
Nearby alternatives include TPA and 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 NEW

Orlando International Airport (MCO) and Lakefront Airport (NEW) are connected through multiple connecting hub airports.

MCO to NEW Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from MCO to NEW is about 1 hours 41 minutes gate to gate. The route covers a distance of 537 miles (865 km).

Connecting Options and Alternatives

1-stop connecting options are also available. Nearby alternative airports include Tampa (TPA) and Sarasota/Bradenton (SRQ).