Raleigh/Durham to Orlando (RDU–MCO) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections
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No nonstop flights on this route. connecting options below.
RDU–MCO is served by 6 airlines with nonstop service. Frontier, Delta Air Lines and Southwest Airlines lead the route. The flight covers 535 miles in approximately 1h 41m. Beyond nonstop, 162 hubs offer 1-stop connections.
Airline Landscape
| Airline | Freq/wk | Aircraft | Duration | Dep OTP | Alliance | Codeshares |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| F9 Frontier Also: Y4 | 25 | 32N, A20N, A21N | 1h53-2h | – | Y4 | |
| DL Delta Air Lines Also: AF, LA, VS | 21 | 320, 738 | 1h41-1h53 | SkyTeam | AF, LA, VS | |
| WN Southwest Airlines | 17 | 7M8, 7S7, B38M | 1h45-1h56 | – | – | |
| MX Mexicana | 13 | 223, BCS3 | 1h52 | – | – | |
| B6 JetBlue | 0 | – | – | – | – | |
| UA United Airlines | 0 | – | – | Star Alliance | – |
Weekly Schedule Pattern
Connection Landscape
Other ways to reach Orlando from Raleigh/Durham
| Metric | RDU→MCO | GSO→MCO | EWN→MCO |
|---|---|---|---|
| Distance from RDU | – | 66 mi | 113 mi |
| Nonstop airlines | 6 | 2 | 1 |
| Weekly flights | 112 | 2 | 2 |
| Flight time | 1h 41m | 1h 51m | 1h 54m |
| Departure OTP | 73% | – | – |
Travel Essentials
RDU: EDT · MCO: EDT
When it's 6:00 PM in Raleigh/Durham, it's 6:00 PM in Orlando.
No rail connection exists. GoTriangle Route 100 (RDU Express) runs from the Durham Station Transportation Center and downtown Raleigh to the airport for $2.25; takes 35–50 minutes but service is limited in the evenings and does not run all night.Ride-shares (Uber/Lyft) from downtown Raleigh: $20–30, 20–25 minutes. From Durham: $18–25, 15–20 minutes. Taxis: $30–40. Long-term parking from $7/day in Economy lots with shuttle service. I-40 provides direct access to both Raleigh and Durham.
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.
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.
RDU–MCO Quick Facts
Frequently Asked Questions
Flights from RDU to MCO
Raleigh-Durham International Airport (RDU) and Orlando International Airport (MCO) are connected by nonstop service from JetBlue, Delta Air Lines, Frontier, Mexicana, United Airlines and Southwest Airlines. With 112 weekly departures, this is a heavily served route.
RDU to MCO Flight Duration and Schedule
Nonstop flight time from RDU to MCO ranges from 1 hours 41 minutes to 2 hours 1 minutes. The route covers a distance of 535 miles (862 km). There are approximately 112 weekly flights outbound and 106 return, totaling 218 flights per week in both directions.
Connecting Options and Alternatives
162 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 2 hours via HHH. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Greensboro (GSO), New Bern (EWN) and Roanoke (ROA).