Travelling from Rio de Janeiro to Orlando International Airport (MCO): What you need to know
Orlando is two hours behind Rio de Janeiro. Orlando International Airport is located in Orlando, which follows the UTC-5 timezone.
To ensure you catch your flight from Rio de Janeiro to MCO, leave plenty of time for things like check-in and baggage drop. Arriving two hours ahead of international departures and one hour before domestic flights is the standard rule.
You'll want to head there even earlier during popular months like January. Aim for two hours before a domestic departure and up to four hours for international flights. Once you've checked in, you can use any extra time to finalize your plans or simply relax.
Airports in Rio de Janeiro
Rio de Janeiro Galeao International Airport (GIG)
Stopovers are the ideal opportunity to break up your journey and possibly even explore a different city. When searching for cheap flights from Rio de Janeiro to MCO leaving from Rio de Janeiro Galeao International Airport (GIG), uncheck the 'Direct flights only' box to find out where you can visit along the way. Your journey might pause in:
Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson International Airport (ATL)
Miami International Airport (MIA)
Bogota El Dorado International Airport (BOG)
GIG is about 19 kilometres from central Rio de Janeiro. If you're ride-sharing, catching a taxi or driving from the centre, it'll take you 30 minutes or so to get there, depending on the traffic. If you're taking public transport, expect the journey time to be around 1 hour.
In search of a comfortable hotel close to Rio de Janeiro Galeao International Airport? If you've booked an early flight from Rio de Janeiro to Orlando International Airport, these stays will put you a quick hop from check-in:
80% of flights departing from Rio de Janeiro Galeao International Airport reach their destination on schedule. With its dependable on-time performance, you're unlikely to be delayed when taking off from GIG.
Rio de Janeiro Santos Dumont Airport (SDU)
You can reach SDU from the centre of Rio de Janeiro in approximately 10 minutes by car (depending on traffic conditions). The journey on public transport takes roughly 20 minutes to cover the 5 kilometres or so.
Catching the earliest flight? Think about staying at one of these hotels near Rio de Janeiro Santos Dumont Airport the day before your Rio de Janeiro to MCO flight:
When it comes to flights staying on schedule, Rio de Janeiro Santos Dumont Airport has an on-time arrival rate of 79%.
About Orlando International Airport (MCO)
Reserve a hotel close to MCO if you have a late flight from Rio de Janeiro to Orlando International Airport. Pick one of these accommodation options and call it a night faster:
To lock in the lowest price, book your ride around two weeks ahead of your Rio de Janeiro to Orlando International Airport flight.
You'll find MCO at 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 making the trip into the city, whether that's with a taxi, car hire or ride-share.
Travelling on public transport will take you roughly 1 hour.
How to find the cheapest flights from Rio de Janeiro to Orlando International Airport (MCO)
Currently, 240 € is the best price we've found for a one-way ticket from Rio de Janeiro to Orlando International Airport. The cheapest price for a return flight is 415 €. Remember fares may change due to availability at the time of booking.
Don't wait until the last minute. You're more likely to find cheap flights from Rio de Janeiro to MCO if you book in advance. Airlines often have some great early bird deals.
If you're flexible with your trip dates, try using the 'Whole month' search tool. It'll give you the lowest price across every month when searching for your Rio de Janeiro to Orlando International Airport ticket.
You don't need to check back in every day to find out if fares have dropped when you create a Price Alert. We'll notify you when a lower fare pops up on plane tickets from Rio de Janeiro to MCO.
Save money on your flight from Rio de Janeiro to Orlando International Airport by using the search filters. Choose your preferred times, number of stops and airlines, then sort the results by 'Cheapest' for the best deals.
The best time to fly from Rio de Janeiro to Orlando International Airport (MCO)
December is the quietest month for flights from Rio de Janeiro to Orlando International Airport (MCO), while March is the busiest. Figure out the best time to go to Orlando based on whether you prefer a laid-back vibe or a more bustling atmosphere.
Book a Rio de Janeiro to MCO plane ticket departing in July if you're eager to explore the city during its warmest month. Expect temperatures in Orlando to range from 23ºC (73ºF) to 34ºC (93ºF).
If you want cooler conditions, look for a cheap ticket from Rio de Janeiro to Orlando International Airport in January when temperatures are between 7ºC (45ºF) and 23ºC (73ºF).
More about Orlando
When it comes to searching for somewhere to rest your head, you'll find the most popular stays in Orlando right here. Explore these options after locking in your flight from Rio de Janeiro to Orlando International Airport:
There are so many things to do and see in this city, it can be hard to work out where to start. Hogwarts, Universal's Islands of Adventure and Jurassic world are major attractions which should be on every Orlando itinerary.
Explore more of the United States
Orlando is easy to fall in love with, but there are so many other parts of the United States waiting to be explored. Around 209 kilometres north of Orlando, a trip to Jacksonville will keep your itinerary busy. Don't miss top attractions like St. John's Cathedral, Museum of Contemporary Art Jacksonville and The Cummer Museum of Art & Gardens.
If you want to check out another corner of the United States, head for Tampa, about 121 kilometres southwest of Orlando. Busch Gardens Tampa, The Florida Aquarium and ZooTampa at Lowry Park are highlights.