Orlando to West Palm Beach (MCO–PBI) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

MCO Airport Page →
142 mi airlines charter/private 9/wk
On-time Some delays Frequent delays
Flight Schedule 5 flights Verified 42m ago
Also flown by charter / private operators.
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  Flight Airline AC Dep Arr Dur OTP Sched  
✈ Nonstop
WN2016
WN Southwest
7M8
5:40 PM
EDT TA
7:05 PM
EDT
1h 25m
38%
M T W T F S S
Prices
WN2678
WN Southwest
B38M
8:55 PM
EDT TA
10:10 PM
EDT
1h 15m
38%
M T W T F S S
Prices
WN738
WN Southwest
737
6:05 AM
EDT
7:05 AM
EDT
1h
M T W T F S S
Prices
WN3083
WN Southwest
73H
6:10 AM
EDT
7:10 AM
EDT
1h
M T W T F S S
Prices
WN1251
WN Southwest
7S7
7:15 AM
EDT
8:15 AM
EDT
1h
M T W T F S S
Prices

No flights match your filters.

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 10 hubs
AVL Asheville 4h 22m G4 EJAG4 Asheville (AVL) to West Palm Beach flights
ATL Atlanta 4h 23m AFAMDL AFAMDL Atlanta (ATL) to West Palm Beach flights
CLT Charlotte 4h 43m AAF9G3 AA Charlotte (CLT) to West Palm Beach flights
RDU Raleigh/Durham 4h 47m DLF9MX EJAMX Raleigh/Durham (RDU) to West Palm Beach flights
BWI Baltimore 5h 40m EJAF9NK WN Baltimore (BWI) to West Palm Beach flights
DCA Washington 5h 44m AAB6DL AAB6 Washington (DCA) to West Palm Beach flights
BNA Nashville 5h 53m EJAF9NK WN Nashville (BNA) to West Palm Beach flights
IAH Houston 6h 2m F9NHNK NZUAVJA Houston (IAH) to West Palm Beach flights
PIT Pittsburgh 6h 7m F9WNY4 G4 Pittsburgh (PIT) to West Palm Beach flights
PHL Philadelphia 6h 12m AAASBA AAASBA Philadelphia (PHL) to West Palm Beach flights
1-STOP More options, longer trips
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Orlando to West Palm Beach
5 carriers, 9 flights/week nonstop.
5 Airlines 142 mi 1h 15m nonstop

MCO–PBI is served by 5 airlines with nonstop service. Southwest Airlines, Mexicana and American Airlines lead the route. The flight covers 142 miles in approximately 1h 15m. Beyond nonstop, 1-stop connecting options are also available.

Airline Landscape

All carriers operating nonstop MCO–PBI service, compared side by side.
Airline Freq/wk Aircraft Duration Dep OTP Alliance Codeshares
WN Southwest Airlines 8 7M8, B38M 1h15-1h25 84%
MX Mexicana 1 84%
AA American Airlines 0 84% Oneworld
B6 JetBlue 0 84%
XP Avelo Airlines 0 84%
Aircraft on this route
7M8 Boeing 737 MAX 8 – WN
B38M Boeing 737 MAX 8 – WN
Alliance coverage
Unaffiliated: B6 + MX + WN + XP (9 flights/wk, 100%)
Oneworld: AA (0 flights/wk, 0%)
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 PBI direction.
Mon
1
flight
Tue
1
flight
Wed
1
flight
Thu
1
flight
Fri
1
flight
Sat
2
flights
Sun
1
flight
Departure time distribution
12 AM6 AM12 PM6 PM12 AM
Morning departures
Afternoon/evening departures
2
Nonstop flights
9
Outbound / wk
8
Return / wk

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for MCO to PBI.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
44
Hubs
~2h
Fastest
~24h
Longest
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
1,738
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 → PBI
84%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Departing
84%
Arriving
70%
Return
PBI → MCO
64%
Moderate delays possible. Allow buffer time.
Departing
64%
Arriving
97%
OTP = percentage of flights arriving within 15 min of schedule. Based on airport-level delay snapshots. MCO delays → PBI delays →

Other ways to reach West Palm Beach from Orlando

Nearby airports with service to Palm Beach International Airport.
Metric MCO→PBI SFB→PBI MLB→PBI
Distance from MCO 24 mi 47 mi
Nonstop airlines 5 3 1
Weekly flights 9 1
Flight time 1h 15m 2h 5m 0h 57m
Departure OTP 84%
Airports within 200 miles of MCO with service to Palm Beach International Airport.

Travel Essentials

Practical planning for this route.
Time Difference
0h
West Palm Beach is 0 hours the same as Orlando.
MCO: EDT · PBI: EDT

When it's 6:00 PM in Orlando, it's 6:00 PM in West Palm Beach.
Distance & Flight Time
142 mi / 228 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 1h 15m 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–PBI Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Orlando to West Palm Beach route.
Route details
Distance142 mi / 228 km
Flight time1h 15m
Time difference0 hours
Airlines (nonstop)5
Weekly flights9 out / 8 return
1-stop connectionsAvailable
Origin: MCO
IATA / ICAOMCO / KMCO
TimezoneAmerica/New_York
Passengers/yr55.7M
Elevation96 ft / 29 m
Destination: PBI
IATA / ICAOPBI / KPBI
TimezoneAmerica/New_York
Passengers/yr8.3M
Elevation19 ft / 6 m

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about MCO to PBI flights.
Nonstop flights from Orlando International Airport to Palm Beach International Airport take about 1h 15m gate to gate. The route covers 142 miles.
5 airlines operate flights from MCO to PBI: Southwest Airlines, Mexicana, American Airlines, JetBlue, and others.
This route has daily service. Check the schedule above for departure days and times in each direction.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available, ranked by layover time. Common connecting points include Asheville Regional, Hartsfield Jackson Atlanta and Charlotte Douglas.
Yes, return flights from PBI to MCO are available. Use the direction toggle at the top to view the return schedule.
Nearby alternatives include SFB, MLB and 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 PBI

Orlando International Airport (MCO) and Palm Beach International Airport (PBI) are connected by nonstop service from Southwest Airlines, Mexicana, American Airlines, JetBlue and Avelo Airlines. With 9 weekly departures, this is a regularly served route.

MCO to PBI Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from MCO to PBI is about 1 hours 15 minutes gate to gate. The route covers a distance of 142 miles (228 km). There are approximately 9 weekly flights outbound and 8 return, totaling 17 flights per week in both directions.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

1-stop connecting options are also available, commonly via Asheville Regional, Hartsfield Jackson Atlanta and Charlotte Douglas. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Orlando (SFB), Melbourne (MLB) and Lakeland (LAL).