Travelling from Minneapolis-St. Paul International Airport (MSP) to Orlando International Airport (MCO): what you need to know
Jump on a direct flight from Minneapolis-St. Paul International Airport to Orlando International Airport and you'll be travelling for an average of 3 hours 15 minutes.
Orlando's timezone is UTC-4, making Orlando one hour ahead of Minneapolis.
Flights from MSP to MCO start at 05:20 — the first with Sun Country Airlines. The latest departure is at 20:30 with Delta Air Lines. In total, there are 73 weekly Minneapolis-St. Paul International Airport to Orlando International Airport flights.
To ensure you get on your MSP to MCO flight, leave plenty of time to navigate the airport and find your gate. Arriving two hours ahead of international departures and an hour before domestic flights is the general travel rule.
During popular months such as July, you'll want to get to the airport earlier. Plan to arrive two hours before a domestic departure and four hours ahead of an international flight when you travel during a high season in general.
With direct flights from Minneapolis-St. Paul International Airport to Orlando International Airport available through various airlines, getting to Orlando (and then other corners of United States) is easy. Here's who you can fly nonstop with:
The airline with the highest passenger demand on this route is Delta Air Lines.
Southwest Airlines is the most punctual carrier that operates MSP to MCO flights. A dependable 89.47% of its departures on this route land as scheduled.
If you'd like to break up your flight, simply uncheck 'Direct flights only' when searching for your ticket from Minneapolis-St. Paul International Airport to Orlando International Airport. Here are the top stopovers between MSP and MCO:
Lambert-St. Louis International Airport
Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport
Indianapolis International Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Minneapolis-St. Paul International Airport (MSP) to Orlando International Airport (MCO)
Right now, 60 € is the lowest price we've found for a one-way Minneapolis-St. Paul International Airport to Orlando International Airport flight. The best price for a return ticket is 133 €. Remember that fares can change due to availability at the time of booking.
Book six months before your departure date. After crunching the numbers on our calendar, this is how far you should book ahead to secure cheap tickets from MSP to MCO.
May is the cheapest month for flights from Minneapolis-St. Paul International Airport to Orlando International Airport. If you'd like to travel during a different time of year, the 'Whole month' tool will show you the lowest prices for each month.
You don't need to check back in every day to see if fares have dropped when you create a Price Alert. We'll let you know the moment there's a change in price on cheap flights from MSP to MCO.
Select your ideal arrival and departure times, airlines and number of stops with the filters. Or sort your results by 'Cheapest' to see the best deals on flights from Minneapolis-St. Paul International Airport to Orlando International Airport.
Handy information about Minneapolis-St. Paul International Airport (MSP)
MSP's address is 6040 28th Avenue South.
Of the departures from Minneapolis-St. Paul International Airport, 77.37% arrive as scheduled at their destination.
Central Minneapolis to Minneapolis-St. Paul International Airport is around 21 kilometres. Depending on traffic, it'll take you about 20 minutes to get there if you're driving, catching a cab or ride-sharing.
Catching public transport? Expect a trip time of around 25 minutes.
Get your journey off to a relaxed start by staying near MSP. Whether you're catching an early flight from Minneapolis-St. Paul International Airport to Orlando International Airport or just don't want to be rushed, these stays are perfect:
Arriving at Orlando International Airport (MCO)
The last thing you need is a lengthy journey to your hotel if you're getting in late on a Minneapolis-St. Paul International Airport to Orlando International Airport flight. Reserve one of these accommodation options near MCO instead:
Pick up an Orlando International Airport rental car and explore Orlando and beyond with your own set of wheels. Sonic, Dollar and Budget are leading providers you can book with here.
To get the lowest price, book your vehicle from Orlando International Airport about two weeks ahead.
Getting from Orlando International Airport (MCO) to central Orlando
The address for MCO is One Airport Boulevard.
Orlando International Airport is roughly 32 kilometres from the centre of Orlando. The drive time takes around 20 minutes.
When to fly to Orlando International Airport (MCO)
July is the most popular month for flights from Minneapolis-St. Paul International Airport to Orlando International Airport. For a quieter experience, visit Orlando in May.
Book your flight from Minneapolis-St. Paul International Airport to Orlando International Airport for July if you want to visit Orlando during its warmest month. You can expect temperatures of between 23ºC (73ºF) and 34ºC (93ºF).
January has average temperatures of between 7ºC (45ºF) and 23ºC (73ºF). Look for cheap tickets from MSP to MCO sometime then if you like cooler conditions.
Explore more of United States
Jacksonville is just one of the many places in United States waiting to be explored once you've seen Orlando. Around 209 kilometres away to the north, popular attractions include Jacksonville Zoo and Gardens, The Cummer Museum of Art & Gardens and Friendship Fountain.
If you're ready to explore another major destination in United States, consider Miami, about 338 kilometres south of Orlando. Wynwood Walls, Vizcaya Museum and Gardens and American Airlines Arena are among the biggest draws.
