Travelling from Manchester Airport (MAN) to Orlando: what you need to know
Approximately 8 hours 15 minutes is how long you can expect to be in the air on a direct flight from Manchester Airport to Orlando.
The timezone in Orlando is UTC-5. The city is five hours behind Manchester, where Manchester Airport is located.
The most popular route is from Manchester Airport (MAN) to Orlando International Airport (MCO). Take your pick of 14 weekly services between these two airports. If you want to head off as soon as possible, the earliest flight from MAN to MCO is the 10:05 Virgin Atlantic option. If you prefer to travel later, the last departure is at 13:00 with Virgin Atlantic.
Leave plenty of time to get on your MAN to Orlando flight. As a general rule, arrive at least two hours before international departures and an hour ahead for domestic flights.
Flying during a peak time such as August? Public holidays and other high seasons can mean longer lines at check-in and security. Be extra cautious and arrive up to four hours before international flights and two hours before domestic departures.
Direct Manchester Airport to Orlando tickets are available for booking. Orlando International Airport (MCO) will be where your journey ends.
Virgin Atlantic is a popular airline that offers direct flights from Manchester Airport to Orlando.
We make it a breeze to book plane tickets from MAN to Orlando with a stopover. To see the options, deselect 'Direct flights only.' Then, select a flight that has a stop long enough to tour the city of your choice. Top stopovers include:
New York John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK)
Toronto Pearson International Airport (YYZ)
Dublin Airport (DUB)
MAN is about 14 kilometres from central Manchester. If you're catching a taxi, driving or ride-sharing from the centre, it'll take you 25 minutes or so to get there, depending on the traffic. If you're taking public transport, expect the journey time to be around 20 minutes.
Searching for a hotel close to MAN? If you're catching an early flight from Manchester Airport to Orlando, these stays will put you moments from your departure gate:
65% of flights departing from Manchester Airport make it to their destination on schedule.
How to find the cheapest flights from Manchester Airport (MAN) to Orlando
The best price we've found for a one-way Manchester Airport to Orlando flight is 278 €. The cheapest price for a return flight is 530 €. Bear in mind fares may change due to demand at the time of booking.
Booking early is often the key to locking in a cheap flight from MAN to Orlando. Fares tend to rise as seats fill up, so the closer your departure date, the more it could cost you.
The 'Whole month' tool will show you the cheapest tickets from Manchester Airport to Orlando across each month. It's a good way to snap up a bargain if your travel plans aren't set in stone.
Finding a cheap flight from MAN to Orlando is a breeze with Price Alerts. All you need to do is set up one of these automatic notifications and we'll get in touch as soon as a lower fare pops up.
Save on your flight from Manchester Airport to Orlando with the help of our filters. Select your preferred duration, number of stops and airlines, then sort the results by 'Cheapest' for the best deals.
Airports in Orlando
Orlando International Airport (MCO)
Orlando International Airport (MCO) to central Orlando takes about 25 minutes to reach by car. The centre is roughly 19 kilometres away.
If you're taking public transport, expect a journey time of about 1 hour.
Consider booking a hotel close to MCO if you're coming in on a late flight from Manchester Airport to Orlando. Settle into one of these options and make your first night all about catching up on rest:
To get the lowest price, book your ride from Orlando International Airport about two weeks ahead of your flight from MAN to Orlando.
MCO is located at One Airport Boulevard.
Orlando Sanford International Airport (SFB)
After your flight from Manchester Airport to Orlando has hit the tarmac, you can reach the city centre in about 35 minutes by car. Central Orlando is roughly 40 kilometres from Orlando Sanford International Airport (SFB).
You can expect the trip to take roughly 1 hour on public transport.
Place the 'Do not disturb' sign on your door and rest at a hotel near SFB. Here are a few options where you can check in after your MAN to Orlando flight:
Snap up the best price by booking your ride from SFB one week ahead of time. You can also expect to have a bigger selection of vehicles.
Best time to go to Orlando
March is the busiest month for flights from Manchester Airport to Orlando. To skip the crowds, visit Orlando in December.
Book a Manchester Airport to Orlando plane ticket with a departure in July to experience the city during its warmest month. Expect temperatures to range from 23ºC (73ºF) to 34ºC (93ºF).
January has average temperatures of between 7ºC (45ºF) and 23ºC (73ºF). Look for a cheap ticket from MAN to Orlando around that time if you want to travel when it's cooler.
More about Orlando
When it comes to searching for somewhere to lay your head, you'll find the best stays in Orlando right here. Browse these options once you've booked your flight from Manchester Airport to Orlando:
Every great journey has to include a little sightseeing. Universal's Islands of Adventure, Hogwarts and Jurassic world are essential stops on your Orlando itinerary.
Explore more of the United States
You've visited Orlando, now it's time to discover other parts of the United States. Travel around 209 kilometres north to Jacksonville to tick off its top sights. From St. John's Cathedral to Museum of Contemporary Art Jacksonville and The Cummer Museum of Art & Gardens, there's plenty to keep you busy.
Miami is another standout destination in the United States and is around 338 kilometres south of Orlando. No journey is complete without dropping by Beach, Ocean Drive and Port of Miami.
