Orlando to Tucson (MCO–TUS) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

MCO Airport Page →
airlines charter/private
On-time Some delays Frequent delays
Connecting Flight Schedule 13 1-stop flights
No nonstop service between MCO and TUS. Nearest airports to MCO with scheduled service: Orlando Sanford International Airport (SFB, 24 mi) · Melbourne Orlando International Airport (MLB, 47 mi) · Lakeland Linder International Airport (LAL, 53 mi)
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✈ Nonstop

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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 10 hubs
DFW Dallas-Fort Worth 6h 1m AAAYCX → AABAG3 Dallas-Fort Worth (DFW) to Tucson flights
IAH Houston 6h 5m F9NHNK → UA Houston (IAH) to Tucson flights
PHX Phoenix 6h 9m AAF9G3 → AAASCTF Phoenix (PHX) to Tucson flights
ATL Atlanta 6h 30m AFAMDL → AMDLSK Atlanta (ATL) to Tucson flights
DEN Denver 6h 53m ACAVCM → ACLXUA Denver (DEN) to Tucson flights
LAS Las Vegas 6h 59m B6F9JRE → WN Las Vegas (LAS) to Tucson flights
SLC Salt Lake City 7h 33m DLKELA → AFAMDL Salt Lake City (SLC) to Tucson flights
ORD Chicago 7h 39m AAACAS → AAAYEI Chicago (ORD) to Tucson flights
SAN San Diego 7h 44m ASWN → WN San Diego (SAN) to Tucson flights
LAX Los Angeles 7h 46m AAADCM → AAAFAM Los Angeles (LAX) to Tucson flights
✦ 1-STOP More options, longer trips
✧ 2-STOP Loading... Reach the hardest destinations
Orlando to Tucson
Connecting service available through multiple hubs.
-3h behind

While no nonstop service exists between MCO and TUS, 1-stop connecting options are available.

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Connections

Connection Landscape

1-stop and 2-stop options for MCO to TUS.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
13
Hubs
~6h
Fastest
~19h
Longest
DFW ~6h 1m IAH ~6h 5m PHX ~6h 9m ATL ~6h 30m DEN ~6h 53m
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
1,023
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.
Reliability

On-Time Performance

What to expect at each end of your journey.
Outbound
MCO → TUS
100%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Departing
100%
Arriving
67%
Return
TUS → MCO
100%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Departing
100%
Arriving
100%
OTP = percentage of flights arriving within 15 min of schedule. Based on airport-level delay snapshots. MCO delays → TUS delays →
Alternatives

Other ways to reach Tucson from Orlando

Nearby airports with service to Tucson International Airport.
Metric MCO→TUS LAL→TUS TPA→TUS
Distance from MCO – 53 mi 81 mi
Nonstop airlines – 1 2
Weekly flights – 1 1
Departure OTP 100% – –
Lakeland (LAL) to Tucson flights · Tampa (TPA) to Tucson flights · Sarasota/Bradenton (SRQ) to Tucson flights
Airports within 200 miles of MCO with service to Tucson International Airport.
Know before you go

Travel Essentials

Practical planning for this route.
Time Difference
-3h
Tucson is 3 hours behind Orlando.
MCO: EDT · TUS: MST

When it's 6:00 PM in Orlando, it's 3:00 PM in Tucson.
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–TUS Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Orlando to Tucson route.
Route details
Time difference-3 hours
Airlines (nonstop)0
1-stop connectionsAvailable
Origin: MCO
Full nameOrlando International Airport
IATA / ICAOMCO / KMCO
TimezoneAmerica/New_York
Passengers/yr55.7M
Elevation96 ft / 29 m
Destination: TUS
Full nameTucson International Airport
IATA / ICAOTUS / KTUS
TimezoneAmerica/Phoenix
Passengers/yr3.9M
Elevation2,643 ft / 806 m
FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about MCO to TUS flights.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available, ranked by layover time. Common connecting points include Dallas Fort Worth, George Bush Intercontinental and Phoenix Sky Harbor.
Tucson is 3 hours behind Orlando.
Yes, return flights from TUS to MCO are available. Use the direction toggle at the top to view the return schedule.
Nearby alternatives include LAL, 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.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

1-stop connecting options are also available, commonly via Dallas Fort Worth, George Bush Intercontinental and Phoenix Sky Harbor. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Lakeland (LAL), Tampa (TPA) and Sarasota/Bradenton (SRQ).