Travelling from Philadelphia to Orlando International Airport (MCO): What you need to know
The first chapter of your trip begins at one of Philadelphia's main airports, Philadelphia International Airport (PHL) or Trenton-Mercer Airport (TTN). Explore your options for booking a flight from Philadelphia to Orlando International Airport (MCO) leaving from either of these.
Book a direct Philadelphia to Orlando International Airport flight and you'll be travelling for around 2 hours 40 minutes.
Orlando's timezone is UTC-5, which is the same as Philadelphia. Orlando International Airport is located in Orlando.
With 73 direct weekly flights between the two airports, Philadelphia International Airport (PHL) to Orlando International Airport (MCO) is the busiest route. Southwest Airlines operates the earliest flight at 5am. If you're eager to get more out of your day before taking off, the latest flight from PHL to MCO is with Frontier Airlines at 10:59pm.
For a stress-free journey, arrive at the airport two hours ahead of international flights and one hour before domestic departures. This ensures you have enough time to board your flight from Philadelphia to MCO.
Peak months like July or holiday periods such as spring break and Christmas will mean longer queues at check-in and security. Travelling then? Play it safe and head to the terminal even earlier. Arriving two hours before domestic flights and up four hours ahead of an international flight is a smart idea.
Airports in Philadelphia
Philadelphia International Airport (PHL)
Go straight to your destination from Philadelphia International Airport (PHL). Direct flights from Philadelphia to Orlando International Airport (MCO) can be booked from here.
At PHL, there's a variety of airlines operating direct flights from Philadelphia to Orlando International Airport, such as:
American Airlines is the most frequently chosen airline for flights from PHL to MCO.
Spirit Airlines is the top performer for punctuality on this route.
PHL is about 18 kilometres from central Philadelphia. If you're driving, ride-sharing or catching a taxi from the centre, it'll take 20 minutes or so to get there, depending on traffic. If you're planning to take public transport, expect the journey time to be around 30 minutes.
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When it comes to Philadelphia International Airport's on-time performance, 77% of flights arrive within the scheduled time frame.
PHL's address is 8500 Essington Ave.
Trenton-Mercer Airport (TTN)
You can book a direct Philadelphia to Orlando International Airport (MCO) plane ticket out of Trenton-Mercer Airport (TTN). Check if flying out of TTN makes more sense for your journey.
From TTN, direct flights from Philadelphia to MCO are offered by Frontier Airlines.
Frontier Airlines ranks number one in bookings on the TTN to MCO route.
Frontier Airlines is the most punctual carrier flying between Trenton-Mercer Airport and Orlando International Airport, with 77.03% of its services arriving on schedule.
Using public transport, you can travel from central Philadelphia to TTN in around 1 hour 35 minutes. The airport is roughly 48 kilometres away, and getting there by car will take approximately 40 minutes.
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Trenton-Mercer Airport has an on-time performance rate of 76%. This figure gives an insight into how frequently flights that leave from this airport arrive on time.
The address for TTN is Scotch Road, Terminal Building.
About Orlando International Airport (MCO)
The last thing you need is a long journey to your hotel if you're arriving on a late flight from Philadelphia to Orlando International Airport. Make yourself comfy at one of these accommodation options near MCO instead:
Lock in the lowest price by reserving your vehicle around two weeks before your Philadelphia to Orlando International Airport flight.
The street address for MCO is One Airport Boulevard.
Getting from Orlando International Airport (MCO) to central Orlando
Central Orlando is around 19 kilometres from Orlando International Airport and takes about 25 minutes to reach by car. See what your options are for getting into town, whether that's with a car hire, taxi or ride-share.
Travelling on public transport takes roughly 1 hour.
How to find the cheapest flights from Philadelphia to Orlando International Airport (MCO)
At the moment, 38 € is the best price we've found for a one-way ticket from Philadelphia to Orlando International Airport. The cheapest price for a return flight is 76 €. Keep in mind fares may change due to demand at the time of booking.
To pick up cheap flights from Philadelphia to MCO, book ahead. Airlines usually offer their most competitively priced fares when tickets are first released.
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The best time to fly from Philadelphia to Orlando International Airport (MCO)
December is the quietest month for flights from Philadelphia to Orlando International Airport (MCO), while March is the busiest. Figure out the ideal time to go to Orlando based on whether you want a laid-back vibe or a lively atmosphere.
The warmest month in Orlando is July, with temperatures ranging between 23ºC (73ºF) and 34ºC (93ºF). Lock in your Philadelphia to MCO plane ticket then if you enjoy this type of weather.
January has temperatures of between 7ºC (45ºF) and 23ºC (73ºF). Look for cheap tickets from Philadelphia to Orlando International Airport around that time if you want to travel in cooler conditions.
More about Orlando
When it comes to looking for somewhere to rest your head, you'll find the best places to stay in Orlando right here. Browse these hotels after locking in your flight from Philadelphia to Orlando International Airport:
You'll find loads of things to do in Orlando when you're ready to go sightseeing. Kick off your itinerary at Hogwarts followed by Universal's Islands of Adventure and Jurassic world.
Explore more of the United States
Orlando is easy to fall in love with, but there are so many other corners of the United States waiting to be explored. Around 209 kilometres north of Orlando, a trip to Jacksonville will keep you on the move. Don't miss top attractions like St. John's Cathedral, Museum of Contemporary Art Jacksonville and The Cummer Museum of Art & Gardens.
If you're interested in discovering another great destination in the United States, head for Tampa, roughly 121 kilometres southwest of Orlando. Busch Gardens Tampa, The Florida Aquarium and ZooTampa at Lowry Park are key highlights.