Raleigh/Durham to Orlando (RDU–MCO) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections
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RDU–MCO is served by 6 airlines with nonstop service. Southwest Airlines, Frontier and Breeze Airways lead the route. The flight covers 535 miles in approximately 1h 52m. Beyond nonstop, 1-stop connecting options are also available.
Airline Landscape
| Airline | Freq/wk | Aircraft | Duration | Dep OTP | Alliance | Codeshares |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| WN Southwest Airlines | 33 | 737, 73H, 7M8, 7S7 | 1h50 | – | – | |
| F9 Frontier Also: Y4 | 23 | 32Q, A20N, A21N | 1h52-2h01 | – | Y4 | |
| MX Breeze Airways | 20 | 223, BCS3 | 1h55 | – | – | |
| DL Delta Air Lines Also: AF, LA, VS | 19 | 320 | 1h46-1h50 | SkyTeam | AF, LA, VS | |
| B6 JetBlue | 0 | – | – | – | – | |
| UA United Airlines | 0 | – | – | Star Alliance | – |
Weekly Schedule Pattern
Connection Landscape
On-Time Performance
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 | 3 | 1 |
| Weekly flights | 138 | 2 | 2 |
| Flight time | 1h 52m | 1h 49m | 1h 53m |
| Departure OTP | 81% | – | – |
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 Southwest Airlines, Frontier, Breeze Airways, Delta Air Lines, JetBlue and United Airlines. With 138 weekly departures, this is a heavily served route.
RDU to MCO Flight Duration and Schedule
Nonstop flight time from RDU to MCO is about 1 hours 52 minutes gate to gate. The route covers a distance of 535 miles (862 km). There are approximately 138 weekly flights outbound and 123 return, totaling 261 flights per week in both directions.
Connecting Options and Alternatives
1-stop connecting options are also available, commonly via Charlotte Douglas, Hartsfield Jackson Atlanta and Sarasota Bradenton. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Greensboro (GSO), New Bern (EWN) and Concord (USA).