Flying from Orlando International Airport (MCO) to Miami International Airport (MIA): what you need to know
The average time for a direct flight from Orlando International Airport to Miami International Airport is 1 hour 15 minutes.
Orlando and Miami share the UTC-5 timezone. This means you won't need to account for any time differences.
Choose from 65 weekly Orlando International Airport to Miami International Airport flights. The 05:30 departure with American Airlines is the earliest flight you can take. Southwest Airlines operates the last service of the day at 21:45.
Arrive at the airport on time so you don't miss your MCO to MIA flight. Be there at least two hours ahead for international flights and an hour early for domestic departures to avoid the stress of rushing.
Travelling during a peak time such as April? School holidays and other popular seasons can mean longer queues and delays at airport checkpoints. Play it safe and get there up to four hours before an international flight and two hours before domestic departures.
You'll find a range of airlines operating direct flights from Orlando International Airport to Miami International Airport. When you're ready to kick off your Miami adventure, let one of these carriers fly you to this must-see corner of the United States:
American Airlines is the airline with the highest passenger demand for this route.
Delta tops the rankings as the most punctual carrier for MCO to MIA flights, with 91.8% of its services landing as scheduled.
If you want to split up your journey, just uncheck 'Direct flights only' when searching for your ticket from Orlando International Airport to Miami International Airport. Here are the most popular stopovers between MCO and MIA:
Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson Airport
Nassau International Airport
North Eleuthera Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Orlando International Airport (MCO) to Miami International Airport (MIA)
The lowest price we've seen for a one-way Orlando International Airport to Miami International Airport flight is 51 €. A round-trip ticket right now is 85 €. Depending on the availability when you book, these fares could change.
It's a good idea to book early if you're looking for cheap tickets from MCO to MIA. That's because airlines change prices based on demand, which tends to increase closer to departure.
Schedule your trip for May. That's the cheapest month for flights from Orlando International Airport to Miami International Airport. If you're flexible with your travel dates, try out the 'Whole month' tool to see the lowest price across every month.
There's no need to check every day to see if fares have gone down when you create a Price Alert. We'll update you as soon as there's a change in price on cheap flights from MCO to MIA.
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Handy information about Orlando International Airport (MCO)
MCO is located at One Airport Boulevard.
Of all flights departing from Orlando International Airport, 77% land on time at their destination.
Central Orlando to Orlando International Airport is approximately 19 kilometres. Depending on traffic, it'll take you about 25 minutes to get there if you're driving, ride-sharing or catching a taxi.
Planning to take public transport? Expect a trip time of around 1 hour.
Taking an early flight from Orlando International Airport to Miami International Airport? Avoid the last-minute rush to the airport (and enjoy a little extra shut-eye) by choosing one of these hotels near MCO:
Arriving at Miami International Airport (MIA)
If you're landing on a late Orlando International Airport to Miami International Airport flight, few things beat the convenience of being near the terminal. Grab your luggage from the carousel and then be showered and relaxing shortly after at one of these hotels near MIA:
Hit the road running by picking up a Miami International Airport rental car. Grab your wheels from A&G Car Rental, MLC or Dollar and experience the lesser-explored corners of Miami and beyond.
Lock in the best deal by booking your vehicle from Miami International Airport about one week before your travel date.
When to fly to Miami International Airport (MIA)
July is the most popular month for flights from Orlando International Airport to Miami International Airport. For a quieter experience, head to Miami in September.
When reserving your flight from Orlando International Airport to Miami International Airport, think about the type of weather you like. August is the warmest month in Miami, with the temperature ranging from 27ºC (81ºF) to 31ºC (88ºF).
January sees average temperatures of between 15ºC (59ºF) and 24ºC (75ºF). Search for cheap tickets from MCO to MIA around that time if you'd rather travel in cooler conditions.
Explore more of the United States
Miami has its own special appeal, but there are so many other parts of the United States you'll want to see. Around 338 kilometres north-west of Miami, a trip to Tampa will keep your itinerary packed. Start with leading sights like Busch Gardens Tampa, The Florida Aquarium and ZooTampa at Lowry Park.
Around 338 kilometres north of Miami, Orlando is another favourite stop in the United States. No visit is complete without checking out Hogwarts, Universal's Islands of Adventure and Jurassic world.