Tampa to Orlando (TPA–MCO) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections
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No nonstop flights on this route. connecting options below.
TPA–MCO is served by 5 airlines with nonstop service. JetBlue, Frontier and Breeze Airways lead the route. The flight covers 81 miles in approximately 0h 40m. Beyond nonstop, 127 hubs offer 1-stop connections.
Airline Landscape
| Airline | Freq/wk | Aircraft | Duration | Dep OTP | Alliance | Codeshares |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| B6 JetBlue | 3 | – | 5h46-9h09 | – | – | |
| F9 Frontier | 1 | – | 0h42 | – | – | |
| MX Breeze Airways | 1 | – | 0h40 | – | – | |
| UA United Airlines | 1 | – | 0h58 | Star Alliance | – | |
| WN Southwest Airlines | 1 | – | 0h54 | – | – |
Weekly Schedule Pattern
Connection Landscape
On-Time Performance
Other ways to reach Orlando from Tampa
| Metric | TPA→MCO | SRQ→MCO | RSW→MCO |
|---|---|---|---|
| Distance from TPA | – | 40 mi | 110 mi |
| Nonstop airlines | 5 | 3 | 5 |
| Weekly flights | 7 | 24 | 23 |
| Flight time | 0h 40m | 0h 21m | 0h 45m |
| Departure OTP | 45% | – | – |
Travel Essentials
TPA: EDT · MCO: EDT
When it's 6:00 PM in Tampa, it's 6:00 PM in Orlando.
No rail link exists to TPA. Ride-shares (Uber/Lyft) from downtown Tampa cost $20–30 and take 15–25 minutes. The HART bus network serves the airport but is infrequent and poorly suited to flight timing.Taxis from downtown run $25–35. From St. Petersburg, expect $45–60 via the Howard Frankland Bridge. Parking at TPA is well-organized: economy lots from $8/day, garages from $12/day, with a free automated people mover connecting the main terminal to parking garages.
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.
TPA–MCO Quick Facts
Frequently Asked Questions
Flights from TPA to MCO
Tampa International Airport (TPA) and Orlando International Airport (MCO) are connected by nonstop service from JetBlue, Frontier, Breeze Airways, United Airlines and Southwest Airlines. With 7 weekly departures, this is a regularly served route.
TPA to MCO Flight Duration and Schedule
Nonstop flight time from TPA to MCO ranges from 0 hours 40 minutes to 9 hours 9 minutes. The route covers a distance of 81 miles (130 km). There are approximately 7 weekly flights outbound and 1 return, totaling 8 flights per week in both directions.
Connecting Options and Alternatives
127 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 2 hours via BCT. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Sarasota/Bradenton (SRQ), Fort Myers (RSW) and Melbourne (MLB).