Orlando to Raleigh/Durham (MCO–RDU) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections
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MCO–RDU is served by 5 airlines with nonstop service. Southwest Airlines, Frontier and Breeze Airways lead the route. The flight covers 535 miles in approximately 1h 49m. Beyond nonstop, 1-stop connecting options are also available.
Airline Landscape
| Airline | Freq/wk | Aircraft | Duration | Dep OTP | Alliance | Codeshares |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| WN Southwest Airlines | 33 | 737, 73H, 7M8, 7S7 | 1h40-1h55 | – | – | |
| F9 Frontier Also: Y4 | 28 | 32N, 32Q, A21N | 1h43-1h56 | – | Y4 | |
| MX Breeze Airways | 20 | 223, BCS3 | 2h | – | – | |
| DL Delta Air Lines Also: AF, VS | 19 | 320 | 1h34-1h49 | SkyTeam | AF, VS | |
| B6 JetBlue | 0 | – | – | – | – |
Weekly Schedule Pattern
Connection Landscape
On-Time Performance
Other ways to reach Raleigh/Durham from Orlando
| Metric | MCO→RDU | SFB→RDU | MLB→RDU |
|---|---|---|---|
| Distance from MCO | – | 24 mi | 47 mi |
| Nonstop airlines | 5 | 1 | 1 |
| Weekly flights | 121 | – | – |
| Flight time | 1h 49m | 1h 14m | 1h 38m |
| Departure OTP | 75% | – | – |
Travel Essentials
MCO: EDT · RDU: EDT
When it's 6:00 PM in Orlando, it's 6:00 PM in Raleigh/Durham.
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).
Uber and Lyft from RDU to downtown Raleigh cost $20–30 (20–25 min); to downtown Durham: $18–25 (15–20 min). Pickup zones are on the lower level at both Terminal 1 and Terminal 2. Taxis are available at the curb ($30–40 to Raleigh).GoTriangle Route 100 ($2.25) is a budget option to downtown Raleigh and Durham; check hours before relying on it for evening or early-morning flights. Rental car desks are in the terminal buildings with cars in the adjacent garage. Chapel Hill is 20–25 minutes via US-15-501.
Humid subtropical climate with hot summers and mild but variable winters. Summer (June–August) temperatures reach 33–37°C with high humidity. Afternoon thunderstorms are frequent and can cause ground holds. The region sits in a tornado risk corridor during spring (April–May).
Winter (December–February) is generally mild at 2–12°C. The Piedmont of North Carolina experiences ice storms. Freezing rain events, common every 1–2 years, are the primary disruption risk. Snow is lighter than areas further north, but ice can be severe. Autumn (September–November) is the most operationally stable season.
MCO–RDU Quick Facts
Frequently Asked Questions
Flights from MCO to RDU
Orlando International Airport (MCO) and Raleigh-Durham International Airport (RDU) are connected by nonstop service from Southwest Airlines, Frontier, Breeze Airways, Delta Air Lines and JetBlue. With 121 weekly departures, this is a heavily served route.
MCO to RDU Flight Duration and Schedule
Nonstop flight time from MCO to RDU is about 1 hours 49 minutes gate to gate. The route covers a distance of 535 miles (862 km). There are approximately 121 weekly flights outbound and 138 return, totaling 259 flights per week in both directions.
Connecting Options and Alternatives
1-stop connecting options are also available, commonly via Charlotte Douglas, Hartsfield Jackson Atlanta and Fort Lauderdale Hollywood. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Orlando (SFB), Melbourne (MLB) and Lakeland (LAL).