Orlando to Halifax (MCO–YHZ) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

MCO Airport Page →
1,498 mi airlines charter/private
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Connecting Flight Schedule 35 1-stop flights Verified 1mo ago
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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.

Last scheduled nonstop: May 2026.

✦ 1-Stop connections via 10 hubs
PHL Philadelphia 5h 30m AAASBA AA Philadelphia (PHL) to Halifax flights
EWR Newark 5h 33m ACADB6 ACUA Newark (EWR) to Halifax flights
LGA New York 5h 46m AAADB6 AADLWS New York (LGA) to Halifax flights
DCA Washington 5h 50m AAB6DL AA Washington (DCA) to Halifax flights
YYZ Toronto 5h 56m ACAZDE ACASPAV Toronto (YYZ) to Halifax flights
BOS Boston 5h 58m AAADAM AAACDL Boston (BOS) to Halifax flights
CLT Charlotte 6h 33m AAF9G3 PB Charlotte (CLT) to Halifax flights
DTW Detroit 6h 59m AFDLF9 WS Detroit (DTW) to Halifax flights
YUL Montréal 7h ACSN ACAVEK Montréal (YUL) to Halifax flights
ORD Chicago 7h 41m AAACAS AAACUA Chicago (ORD) to Halifax flights
1-STOP More options, longer trips
2-STOP Loading... Reach the hardest destinations
Orlando to Halifax
Connecting service available through multiple hubs.
2 Airlines 1,498 mi 3h 38m nonstop +1h ahead

MCO–YHZ had nonstop service from Air Canada and Porter Airlines, last on the schedule in May 2026. There's no nonstop on it right now, so today you'd fly it with one stop. The connecting options below are sorted by layover. Nonstop, it's about 1,498 miles in 3h 38m.

Airline Landscape

Carriers that operated nonstop MCO–YHZ service, compared side by side.
Airline Freq/wk Aircraft Duration Dep OTP Alliance Codeshares
AC Air Canada 0 72% Star Alliance
PD Porter Airlines Also: TS 0 72% TS
Alliance coverage
Star Alliance: AC (0 flights/wk, 0%)
Unaffiliated: PD (0 flights/wk, 0%)
OTP based on airport-level delay snapshots. Duration ranges reflect seasonal/directional variation.

Connection Landscape

1-stop and 2-stop options for MCO to YHZ.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
35
Hubs
~5h
Fastest
~38h
Longest
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
1,455
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 → YHZ
72%
Moderate delays possible. Allow buffer time.
Departing
72%
Arriving
0%
Return
YHZ → MCO
100%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Departing
100%
Arriving
70%
OTP = percentage of flights arriving within 15 min of schedule. Based on airport-level delay snapshots. MCO delays → YHZ delays →

Other ways to reach Halifax from Orlando

Nearby airports with service to Halifax / Stanfield International Airport.
Metric MCO→YHZ TPA→YHZ
Distance from MCO 81 mi
Nonstop airlines 2
Weekly flights
Flight time 3h 38m 3h 25m
Departure OTP 72%
Airports within 200 miles of MCO with service to Halifax / Stanfield International Airport.

Travel Essentials

Practical planning for this route.
Time Difference
+1h
Halifax is 1 hour ahead of Orlando.
MCO: EDT · YHZ: ADT

When it's 6:00 PM in Orlando, it's 7:00 PM in Halifax.
Distance & Flight Time
1,498 mi / 2,411 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 3h 38m gate to gate.
Visa & Entry

US passport holders enter Canada without a visa for stays up to 6 months. No eTA is needed when arriving by air with a US passport. Passport must be valid for the duration of the stay. A return or onward ticket and proof of funds may be requested at the border.

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–YHZ Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Orlando to Halifax route.
Route details
Distance1,498 mi / 2,411 km
Flight time3h 38m
Time difference+1 hour
Airlines (nonstop)2
1-stop connectionsAvailable
Origin: MCO
IATA / ICAOMCO / KMCO
TimezoneAmerica/New_York
Passengers/yr55.7M
Elevation96 ft / 29 m
Destination: YHZ
IATA / ICAOYHZ / CYHZ
TimezoneAmerica/Halifax
Passengers/yr4.2M
Elevation477 ft / 145 m

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about MCO to YHZ flights.
Nonstop flights from Orlando International Airport to Halifax / Stanfield International Airport take about 3h 38m gate to gate. The route covers 1,498 miles.
2 airlines operated the nonstop from MCO to YHZ: Air Canada and Porter Airlines. The last scheduled nonstop was in May 2026. There's no nonstop right now, so today you'd fly it with one stop. See the connection options above, ranked by layover.
Not right now. The last scheduled nonstop was in May 2026. You can still fly it with one stop, and the connecting options above are sorted by layover. Nonstop, the hop took about 3h 38m.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available, ranked by layover time. Common connecting points include Philadelphia, Newark Liberty and LaGuardia.
Halifax is 1 hour ahead of Orlando.
Yes, return flights from YHZ to MCO are available. Use the direction toggle at the top to view the return schedule.
Nearby alternatives include TPA. 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 YHZ

Orlando International Airport (MCO) and Halifax / Stanfield International Airport (YHZ) had nonstop service from Air Canada and Porter Airlines, last on the schedule in May 2026. The nonstop is dormant right now, so the way to fly it today is one connection, and the options above are sorted by layover.

MCO to YHZ Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from MCO to YHZ is about 3 hours 38 minutes gate to gate. The route covers a distance of 1,498 miles (2,411 km).

Connecting Options and Alternatives

1-stop connecting options are also available, commonly via Philadelphia, Newark Liberty and LaGuardia. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Tampa (TPA).