St Louis to Orlando (STL–MCO) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections
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No nonstop flights on this route. connecting options below.
STL–MCO is served by 3 airlines with nonstop service. Southwest Airlines, Frontier and United Airlines lead the route. The flight covers 882 miles in approximately 2h 6m. Beyond nonstop, 132 hubs offer 1-stop connections.
Airline Landscape
| Airline | Freq/wk | Aircraft | Duration | Dep OTP | Alliance | Codeshares |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| WN Southwest Airlines | 53 | 737, 738, 73H, 7M8, 7S7, B38M | 2h11-2h25 | – | – | |
| F9 Frontier Also: Y4 | 12 | A20N | 2h06-2h30 | – | Y4 | |
| UA United Airlines | 0 | – | – | Star Alliance | – |
Weekly Schedule Pattern
Connection Landscape
Other ways to reach Orlando from St Louis
| Metric | STL→MCO | SPI→MCO | MWA→MCO |
|---|---|---|---|
| Distance from STL | – | 84 mi | 101 mi |
| Nonstop airlines | 3 | 1 | 1 |
| Weekly flights | 69 | 2 | – |
| Flight time | 2h 6m | 2h 26m | 2h 35m |
| Departure OTP | 97% | – | – |
Travel Essentials
STL: CDT · MCO: EDT
When it's 6:00 PM in St Louis, it's 7:00 PM in Orlando.
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.
STL–MCO Quick Facts
Frequently Asked Questions
Flights from STL to MCO
St. Louis Lambert International Airport (STL) and Orlando International Airport (MCO) are connected by nonstop service from Frontier, United Airlines and Southwest Airlines. With 69 weekly departures, this is a heavily served route.
STL to MCO Flight Duration and Schedule
Nonstop flight time from STL to MCO ranges from 2 hours 6 minutes to 2 hours 32 minutes. The route covers a distance of 882 miles (1,420 km). There are approximately 69 weekly flights outbound and 58 return, totaling 127 flights per week in both directions.
Connecting Options and Alternatives
132 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 3 hours via BQK. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Springfield (SPI), Marion (MWA) and Cape Girardeau (CGI).