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

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1,498 mi airlines 9/wk
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  Flight Airline AC Dep Arr Dur OTP Sched  
AC1258
AC Air Canada
B38M
11:00 AM
EDT TB
3:30 PM
ADT
3h 30m
M T W T F S S
Prices
PD560
PD Porter Airlines Canada
295
1:00 PM
EDT TC
5:38 PM
ADT
3h 38m
M T W T F S S
Prices
AC1259
AC Air Canada
B38M
6:35 AM
ADT
9:52 AM
EDT
4h 17m
M T W T F S S
Prices
PD559
PD Porter Airlines Canada
295
8:45 AM
ADT
11:59 AM
EDT
4h 14m
M T W T F S S
Prices

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No nonstop flights on this route. connecting options below.

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Orlando to Halifax
2 carriers, 9 flights/week nonstop.
2 Airlines 9 Flights/wk 1,498 mi 3h 30m nonstop +1h ahead 23 1-stop hubs

MCO–YHZ is served by 2 airlines with nonstop service. Porter Airlines Canada and Air Canada lead the route. The flight covers 1,498 miles in approximately 3h 30m. Beyond nonstop, 23 hubs offer 1-stop connections.

Airline Landscape

All carriers operating nonstop MCO–YHZ service, compared side by side.
Airline Freq/wk Aircraft Duration Dep OTP Alliance Codeshares
PD Porter Airlines Canada 7 295 3h38 47%
AC Air Canada 2 B38M 3h30 47% Star Alliance
Aircraft on this route
295 Embraer E195-E2 – PD
B38MAC
Alliance coverage
Unaffiliated: PD (7 flights/wk, 78%)
Star Alliance: AC (2 flights/wk, 22%)
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 YHZ direction.
Mon
2
flights
Tue
1
flight
Wed
1
flight
Thu
1
flight
Fri
2
flights
Sat
1
flight
Sun
1
flight
Departure time distribution
12 AM6 AM12 PM6 PM12 AM
Morning departures
Afternoon/evening departures
2
Nonstop flights
9
Outbound / wk
9
Return / wk

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for MCO to YHZ.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
23
Hubs
~5h
Fastest
~27h
Longest
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
601
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
47%
Frequent delays expected. Consider flexible booking.
Departing
47%
Arriving
68%
Return
YHZ → MCO
100%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Departing
100%
Arriving
63%
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 2
Weekly flights 9 1
Flight time 3h 30m 3h 34m
Departure OTP 47%
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 30m to 3h 38m.
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 30m to 3h 38m
Time difference+1 hour
Airlines (nonstop)2
Weekly flights9 out / 9 return
1-stop connections23 hubs
Origin: MCO
IATA / ICAOMCO / KMCO
TimezoneAmerica/Kentucky/Monticello
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 approximately 3h 30m to 3h 38m. The route covers 1,498 miles.
2 airlines operate nonstop service: Air Canada and Porter Airlines Canada.
There are approximately 9 nonstop flights per week from MCO to YHZ. The return direction has about 9 weekly flights.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available through HPN, TPA, JFK, YHM, YQB, PLS, NAS, PHX, YVR, BOS, YYZ, YUL, PUJ, FLL, YOW, CUN, YYT, BDA, EWR, YYC, YEG, MBJ and LHR. These options provide additional schedule flexibility.
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) are connected by nonstop service from Air Canada and Porter Airlines Canada. With 9 weekly departures, this is a regularly served route.

MCO to YHZ Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from MCO to YHZ ranges from 3 hours 30 minutes to 3 hours 38 minutes. The route covers a distance of 1,498 miles (2,411 km). There are approximately 9 weekly flights outbound and 9 return, totaling 18 flights per week in both directions.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

23 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 5 hours via HPN. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Tampa (TPA).