Muscle Shoals to Orlando (MSL–MCO) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

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Muscle Shoals to Orlando
1 carrier, 1 flights/week nonstop.
1 Airlines 1 Flights/wk 573 mi 1h 26m nonstop 5 1-stop hubs

MSL–MCO is served by 1 airline with nonstop service. Contour Aviation leads the route. The flight covers 573 miles in approximately 1h 26m. Beyond nonstop, 5 hubs offer 1-stop connections.

Airline Landscape

All carriers operating nonstop MSL–MCO service, compared side by side.
Airline Freq/wk Aircraft Duration Dep OTP Alliance Codeshares
LF Contour Aviation 1
Alliance coverage
Unaffiliated: LF (1 flights/wk, 100%)
OTP based on airport-level delay snapshots. Duration ranges reflect seasonal/directional variation.

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for MSL to MCO.
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One-Stop Connections
5
Hubs
~5h
Fastest
~12h
Longest
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
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Two-Stop Connections
116
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
MSL → MCO
53%
Frequent delays expected. Consider flexible booking.
Arriving
53%
Return
MCO → MSL
44%
Frequent delays expected. Consider flexible booking.
Departing
44%
OTP = percentage of flights arriving within 15 min of schedule. Based on airport-level delay snapshots. MCO delays →

Other ways to reach Orlando from Muscle Shoals

Nearby airports with service to Orlando International Airport.
Metric MSL→MCO HSV→MCO BHM→MCO
Distance from MSL 48 mi 95 mi
Nonstop airlines 1 2 4
Weekly flights 1 8 39
Flight time 1h 26m 1h 49m 1h 35m
Airports within 200 miles of MSL with service to Orlando International Airport.

Travel Essentials

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

When it's 6:00 PM in Muscle Shoals, it's 6:00 PM in Orlando.
Distance & Flight Time
573 mi / 921 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 1h 26m.
Getting from MCO

Brightline trains depart from Terminal C to Fort Lauderdale (3h, from $30) and Miami (3.5h, from $30); this is the only intercity rail option from the airport. For Walt Disney World or International Drive, ride-hails cost $25–40 and take 20–30 minutes. Mears Connect shuttle buses serve the major resort areas (from $16 per person).Taxis are metered and available at Ground Transportation. Rental car agencies are in the Terminal B intermodal center; accessible by Automated People Mover from both Terminal A and Terminal C. All five theme park areas offer resort shuttle services but these require pre-booking.

Orlando Climate

Subtropical climate, warm to hot year-round. Summer (June–September) is the most disruptive season: daily afternoon thunderstorms arrive with near-clockwork timing and frequently cause ground stops at MCO, often delaying 3–4pm banks of departures. Heat and humidity can top 35°C with heat index over 40°C. Lightning density in central Florida is among the highest in the United States.

Hurricane season (June–November) brings occasional tropical systems. Orlando sits far enough inland to avoid direct storm surge but tropical downpours cause significant disruption. Winters are mild (10–22°C) with low humidity and minimal rain. January–March is the most flight-stable period.

MSL–MCO Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Muscle Shoals to Orlando route.
Route details
Distance573 mi / 921 km
Flight time1h 26m
Time difference0 hours
Airlines (nonstop)1
Weekly flights1 out / 1 return
1-stop connections5 hubs
Origin: MSL
IATA / ICAOMSL / KMSL
TimezoneAmerica/Kentucky/Monticello
Passengers/yr0.0M
Elevation551 ft / 168 m
Destination: MCO
IATA / ICAOMCO / KMCO
TimezoneAmerica/Kentucky/Monticello
Passengers/yr55.7M
Elevation96 ft / 29 m

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about MSL to MCO flights.
Nonstop flights from Northwest Alabama Regional Airport to Orlando International Airport take approximately 1h 26m. The route covers 573 miles.
1 airline operates nonstop service: Contour Aviation.
There are approximately 1 nonstop flights per week from MSL to MCO. The return direction has about 1 weekly flights.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available through ATL, MCI, DSM, LAS and CLT. These options provide additional schedule flexibility.
Yes, return flights from MCO to MSL are available. Use the direction toggle at the top to view the return schedule.
Nearby alternatives include HSV, BHM and BNA. 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 MSL to MCO

Northwest Alabama Regional Airport (MSL) and Orlando International Airport (MCO) are connected by nonstop service from Contour Aviation. With 1 weekly departures, this is a regularly served route.

MSL to MCO Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from MSL to MCO ranges from 1 hours 26 minutes. The route covers a distance of 573 miles (921 km). There are approximately 1 weekly flights outbound and 1 return, totaling 2 flights per week in both directions.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

5 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 5 hours via ATL. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Huntsville (HSV), Birmingham (BHM) and Nashville (BNA).