Travelling from Rio De Janeiro to Orlando International Airport (MCO): What you need to know
Planning your getaway begins with figuring out where you'll fly out of in Rio De Janeiro. Galeao Antonio Carlos Jobim International Airport (GIG) is the city's main base, so explore your options for booking a flight from Rio De Janeiro to Orlando International Airport (MCO) departing from here.
Orlando International Airport is located in Orlando. The city is in the UTC-4 timezone and is one hour behind Rio De Janeiro.
Your flight from Rio De Janeiro to MCO won't wait if you're late, so be at the airport on time. Arrive up to one hour in advance for domestic flights and two hours ahead for international travel.
Peak season means busier airports, so aim to get there even earlier. Give yourself at least two hours before a domestic flight and four hours for an international journey to keep to your schedule.
Airports in Rio De Janeiro
Galeao Antonio Carlos Jobim International Airport (GIG)
Think about adding a stopover to find cheap flights from Rio De Janeiro to MCO. Simply deselect 'Direct flights only' when searching for departures from Galeao Antonio Carlos Jobim International Airport (GIG). Take a break from travelling at one of these airports:
Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport (ATL)
Miami International Airport (MIA)
El Dorado International Airport (BOG)
Travelling from central Rio De Janeiro to GIG takes around 1 hour 5 minutes by public transport. If you ride-share, drive or get a cab, you'll cover the 18 kilometres in 20 minutes or so, depending on traffic conditions.
Want an easy start to your trip? Stay near Galeao Antonio Carlos Jobim International Airport. Whether you're catching an early flight from Rio De Janeiro to Orlando International Airport or just don't want to be rushed, these hotels are just what you're after:
Of all flights departing from Galeao Antonio Carlos Jobim International Airport, 79.57% arrive on time at their destination.
Santos Dumont Airport (SDU)
SDU is about 2 kilometres from central Rio De Janeiro. It'll take you 5 minutes or so to get to the airport if you're driving from the city centre. Public transport takes approximately 15 minutes.
Want to treat yourself to an extra night away before your Rio De Janeiro to MCO flight? Kick back in a hotel near Santos Dumont Airport before your trip officially starts. These stays are calling your name:
78.67% of flights out of Santos Dumont Airport meet their expected arrival time.
About Orlando International Airport (MCO)
Have a late flight from Rio De Janeiro to Orlando International Airport? Don't let it stretch your travel day into tomorrow. Stay at one of these hotels near MCO and give yourself a well-earned lights-out:
Get your adventure underway by picking up an Orlando International Airport rental car. Grab a set of wheels from Sonic, Dollar or Budget to explore Orlando and beyond.
Get the best deal by reserving your ride around two weeks before your Rio De Janeiro to Orlando International Airport flight.
The address for MCO is One Airport Boulevard.
How to find the cheapest flights from Rio De Janeiro to Orlando International Airport (MCO)
209 € is the best price for a one-way ticket from Rio De Janeiro to Orlando International Airport. Return flights start from 402 €. These prices may change based on availability and demand.
Booking ahead of time is often the key to scoring a cheap flight from Rio De Janeiro to MCO. Flight prices rise as demand increases, so the closer you get to departure, the more it could cost you.
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The best time to fly from Rio De Janeiro to Orlando International Airport (MCO)
Think about the kind of holiday you want when deciding the best time to fly. May is the quietest month to go to Orlando. July is when most people book flights from Rio De Janeiro to Orlando International Airport (MCO), which may be ideal if you're chasing more action.
Book a Rio De Janeiro to MCO plane ticket departing in July if you want to visit the city during its warmest month. Expect temperatures in Orlando to range from 23ºC (73ºF) to 34ºC (93ºF).
January sees temperatures of between 7ºC (45ºF) and 23ºC (73ºF). Look for cheap tickets from Rio De Janeiro to Orlando International Airport around that time if you'd rather travel in cooler conditions.
More about Orlando
When it comes to searching for somewhere to rest your head, you'll find the best stays in Orlando right here. Browse these options as soon as you've booked your flight from Rio De Janeiro to Orlando International Airport:
You'll find loads of awesome things to do in Orlando when you're ready to get out and sightsee. Start exploring at Hogwarts followed by Universal's Islands of Adventure and Hogwarts Express.
Explore more of the United States
You've done Orlando, now it's time to discover other parts of the United States. Journey around 209 kilometres north to Jacksonville to check off its top sights. From St. John's Cathedral to San Marco Historic District and Museum of Contemporary Art Jacksonville, your itinerary will be busy.
Around 121 kilometres south-west of Orlando, Tampa is another favourite stop in the United States. No visit is complete without checking out Super Bowl, Busch Gardens Tampa and The Florida Aquarium.
