Orlando to Phoenix (MCO–PHX) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections
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No nonstop flights on this route. connecting options below.
MCO–PHX is served by 5 airlines with nonstop service. American Airlines, Southwest Airlines and Alaska Airlines lead the route. The flight covers 1,845 miles in approximately 4h 7m. Beyond nonstop, 110 hubs offer 1-stop connections.
Airline Landscape
| Airline | Freq/wk | Aircraft | Duration | Dep OTP | Alliance | Codeshares |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| AA American Airlines | 35 | 321, A21N | 4h29-5h04 | Oneworld | – | |
| WN Southwest Airlines | 31 | 738, 73H, 7M8, 7S7, B38M | 4h07-5h05 | – | – | |
| AS Alaska Airlines | 7 | – | – | Oneworld | – | |
| F9 Frontier | 7 | 32N | 5h16 | – | – | |
| UA United Airlines | 1 | – | – | Star Alliance | – |
Weekly Schedule Pattern
Connection Landscape
On-Time Performance
Other ways to reach Phoenix from Orlando
| Metric | MCO→PHX | DAB→PHX | TPA→PHX |
|---|---|---|---|
| Distance from MCO | – | 54 mi | 81 mi |
| Nonstop airlines | 5 | 1 | 3 |
| Weekly flights | 73 | 1 | 58 |
| Flight time | 4h 7m | 3h 51m | 3h 59m |
| Departure OTP | 66% | – | – |
Travel Essentials
MCO: EDT · PHX: MST
When it's 6:00 PM in Orlando, it's 3:00 PM in Phoenix.
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).
PHX Sky Train (free, 24h) connects T3 and T4 to the 44th Street/Washington light rail station in 5 minutes. Valley Metro Rail reaches downtown Phoenix in 20 minutes ($2). Uber and Lyft pick up at Ground Transportation on the lower level; follow signs. Taxis are metered; downtown Phoenix costs $20–30.Rental car agencies are consolidated in the Rental Car Center; the Sky Train connects there from both terminals without going to the street. For Scottsdale, Tempe, or Chandler, ride-hails are practical ($25–50). Express buses serve some suburban destinations.
Hot desert climate. Summers (June–September) are extreme. Daytime temperatures regularly exceed 43°C, occasionally reaching 48°C. Heat alone rarely cancels flights, but density altitude affects small aircraft performance. Monsoon season (July–mid-September) brings dramatic dust storms (haboob) that close the airport when they hit, plus intense flash-flooding thunderstorms that ground departures for 30–90 minutes.
Winters are exceptionally mild (10–22°C) with virtually no precipitation and near-constant sunshine. PHX has one of the lowest weather cancellation rates of any major US airport from November through April. Spring and fall are pleasant; late May and early June are hot and dry before monsoon arrives.
MCO–PHX Quick Facts
Frequently Asked Questions
Flights from MCO to PHX
Orlando International Airport (MCO) and Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport (PHX) are connected by nonstop service from American Airlines, Alaska Airlines, Frontier, United Airlines and Southwest Airlines. With 73 weekly departures, this is a heavily served route.
MCO to PHX Flight Duration and Schedule
Nonstop flight time from MCO to PHX ranges from 4 hours 7 minutes to 5 hours 16 minutes. The route covers a distance of 1,845 miles (2,969 km). There are approximately 73 weekly flights outbound and 79 return, totaling 152 flights per week in both directions.
Connecting Options and Alternatives
110 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 6 hours via NEW. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Daytona Beach (DAB) and Tampa (TPA).