Orlando to Richmond (MCO–RIC) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

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668 mi airlines 48/wk
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AD7634
AD Azul
320
7:30 AM
EDT TC
9:30 AM
EDT
2h
M T W T F S S
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AD7375
AD Azul
320
10:25 AM
EDT TC
12:28 PM
EDT
2h 3m
M T W T F S S
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B6570
B6 JetBlue
320
10:25 AM
EDT TC
12:28 PM
EDT
2h 3m
M T W T F S S
Prices
AD7632
AD Azul
320
12:00 PM
EDT TC
2:05 PM
EDT
2h 5m
M T W T F S S
Prices
WN4133
WN Southwest
7S7
2:45 PM
EDT TA
4:45 PM
EDT
2h
M T W T F S S
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WN3359
WN Southwest
7S7
3:35 PM
EDT TA
5:40 PM
EDT
2h 5m
M T W T F S S
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B6270
B6 JetBlue
320
3:57 PM
EDT TC
5:50 PM
EDT
1h 53m
M T W T F S S
Prices
NK876
NK Spirit
320
5:00 PM
EDT
6:58 PM
EDT
1h 58m
M T W T F S S
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AD7687
AD Azul
320
5:45 PM
EDT TC
7:47 PM
EDT
2h 2m
M T W T F S S
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WN1464
WN Southwest
7M8
7:40 PM
EDT TA
9:40 PM
EDT
2h
M T W T F S S
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WN3980
WN Southwest
7S7
9:58 PM
EDT TA
11:35 PM
EDT
1h 37m
M T W T F S S
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WN4006
WN Southwest
7M8
7:00 AM
EDT
9:05 AM
EDT
2h 5m
M T W T F S S
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AD7750
AD Azul
320
10:20 AM
EDT
12:30 PM
EDT
2h 10m
M T W T F S S
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B6169
B6 JetBlue
320
1:25 PM
EDT
3:40 PM
EDT
2h 15m
M T W T F S S
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WN1563
WN Southwest
737
3:25 PM
EDT
5:35 PM
EDT
2h 10m
M T W T F S S
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B6969
B6 JetBlue
320
6:53 PM
EDT
9:09 PM
EDT
2h 16m
M T W T F S S
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NK877
NK Spirit
320
7:53 PM
EDT
10:04 PM
EDT
2h 11m
M T W T F S S
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Orlando to Richmond
4 carriers, 48 flights/week nonstop.
4 Airlines 48 Flights/wk 668 mi 1h 28m nonstop 58 1-stop hubs

MCO–RIC is served by 4 airlines with nonstop service. Azul, JetBlue and Southwest Airlines lead the route. The flight covers 668 miles in approximately 1h 28m. Beyond nonstop, 58 hubs offer 1-stop connections.

Airline Landscape

All carriers operating nonstop MCO–RIC service, compared side by side.
Airline Freq/wk Aircraft Duration Dep OTP Alliance Codeshares
AD Azul 15 320 2h-2h05 56%
B6 JetBlue 14 320 1h53-2h03 56%
WN Southwest Airlines 11 7M8, 7S7 1h37-2h05 56%
NK Spirit Airlines 7 320 1h58 56%
Aircraft on this route
320 Airbus A320 – AD, B6, NK
7M8 Boeing 737 MAX 8 – WN
7S7 Boeing 737 MAX 7 – WN
Alliance coverage
Unaffiliated: AD + B6 + NK + WN (47 flights/wk, 100%)
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 RIC direction.
Mon
7
flights
Tue
6
flights
Wed
7
flights
Thu
7
flights
Fri
7
flights
Sat
7
flights
Sun
6
flights
Departure time distribution
12 AM6 AM12 PM6 PM12 AM
Morning departures
Afternoon/evening departures
11
Nonstop flights
48
Outbound / wk
40
Return / wk

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for MCO to RIC.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
58
Hubs
~3h
Fastest
~25h
Longest
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
2,514
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 → RIC
56%
Frequent delays expected. Consider flexible booking.
Departing
56%
Arriving
80%
Return
RIC → MCO
51%
Frequent delays expected. Consider flexible booking.
Departing
51%
Arriving
86%
OTP = percentage of flights arriving within 15 min of schedule. Based on airport-level delay snapshots. MCO delays → RIC delays →

Other ways to reach Richmond from Orlando

Nearby airports with service to Richmond International Airport.
Metric MCO→RIC MLB→RIC LAL→RIC
Distance from MCO 47 mi 53 mi
Nonstop airlines 4 1 1
Weekly flights 48 1
Flight time 1h 28m 2h 35m 1h 51m
Departure OTP 56%
Airports within 200 miles of MCO with service to Richmond International Airport.

Travel Essentials

Practical planning for this route.
Time Difference
0h
Richmond is 0 hours the same as Orlando.
MCO: EDT · RIC: EDT

When it's 6:00 PM in Orlando, it's 6:00 PM in Richmond.
Distance & Flight Time
668 mi / 1,075 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 1h 28m to 2h 5m.
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–RIC Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Orlando to Richmond route.
Route details
Distance668 mi / 1,075 km
Flight time1h 28m to 2h 5m
Time difference0 hours
Airlines (nonstop)4
Weekly flights48 out / 40 return
1-stop connections58 hubs
Origin: MCO
IATA / ICAOMCO / KMCO
TimezoneAmerica/Kentucky/Monticello
Passengers/yr55.7M
Elevation96 ft / 29 m
Destination: RIC
IATA / ICAORIC / KRIC
TimezoneAmerica/New_York
Passengers/yr4.9M
Elevation167 ft / 51 m

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about MCO to RIC flights.
Nonstop flights from Orlando International Airport to Richmond International Airport take approximately 1h 28m to 2h 5m. The route covers 668 miles.
4 airlines operate nonstop service: Azul, JetBlue, Spirit Airlines and Southwest Airlines.
There are approximately 48 nonstop flights per week from MCO to RIC. The return direction has about 40 weekly flights.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available through JAX, CAE, SUA, GSO, APF, CHS, LCK, PIE, TPA, GSP, FXE, MLB, BCT, GPT, MMU, PIT, CMH, LNS, HVN, SWF, YYZ, PWK, DAL, SGR, BDA, MKE, STL, SLC, IND, RSW, MIA, RDU, ATL, MDW, PBI, DTW, MSP, CLT, EWR, BOS, BWI, IAD, PHL, FLL, DFW, MSY, BDL, IAH, BNA, JFK, ORD, LGA, SRQ, DEN, LAS, PVD, PHX and TEB. These options provide additional schedule flexibility.
Yes, return flights from RIC to MCO are available. Use the direction toggle at the top to view the return schedule.
Nearby alternatives include MLB, LAL and TPA. See the Alternatives section for a full comparison.
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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 RIC

Orlando International Airport (MCO) and Richmond International Airport (RIC) are connected by nonstop service from Azul, JetBlue, Spirit Airlines and Southwest Airlines. With 48 weekly departures, this is a heavily served route.

MCO to RIC Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from MCO to RIC ranges from 1 hours 28 minutes to 2 hours 5 minutes. The route covers a distance of 668 miles (1,075 km). There are approximately 48 weekly flights outbound and 40 return, totaling 88 flights per week in both directions.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

58 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 3 hours via JAX. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Melbourne (MLB), Lakeland (LAL) and Tampa (TPA).