Cheap Flights from ATL to MCO: When to Fly from Atlanta to Orlando

 

The cheapest times to fly from ATL to MCO are

• January 1st to February 4th
• April 23rd to May 6th
• August 6th to December 16th (except the weeks of November 19th and November 26th)

based on data collected exclusively by Champion Traveler across tens of millions of flights. Among all the dates above, the very cheapest time to fly from ATL to MCO is early to mid September. Prices can be as high as $466 for Sunday flights during early April, or as low as $107 for Tuesday flights around early to mid September.

 

When to Fly to Orlando

Flying from Atlanta, GA (ATL) to Orlando, FL (MCO) will usually cost between $107 to $272 per person if booking more than four weeks in advance. On average the very cheapest time to fly is early to mid September with an average ticket price of $107. Due to high demand the most expensive time to fly is early April, with an average price of $250. Planning your trip to low-cost times can easily save you $143 on economy flights and even more on first-class flights. Generally, any price below $136 can be considered a good price for a round-trip ATL to MCO flight.

See below for a graph of average weekly prices for the ATL to MCO route. All prices are for round-trip tickets in USD.

Compared to other flights, the ATL to MCO flight is much cheaper than the average and costs much less than the average flight leaving from Atlanta. The average price per mile (for a direct flight) is $0.21, which is below average.

 

Flight Prices by Day of the Week

Tuesday is usually the cheapest day to depart and return on this flight. Sundays are the most expensive days to fly out or take a return trip. Selecting flights on the least expensive days could save you up to $44 (25%) on this flight.

Departing prices are for round-trip flights returning on the day of departure. For example, a flight departing on Tuesday and returning a week later will cost an average of $129. Return trip prices are from the MCO to ATL flight, and often highlight the quality of our data in showing the same trend.

 

Nonstop Flights and Layovers

Travelers looking to fly from ATL to MCO can generally find a 0-layover flight. Because there is a direct flight option the real-world direct flight time of 1 hour 43 minutes may be realistic.

 

Flight Questions Answered

Still have questions about flying from ATL to MCO? We’ve got answers.

Which airlines fly this route?

You can find 13 major airlines flying this route most often: American, China Eastern, Delta, Emirates, Frontier, Hawaiian, JetBlue, Qantas, Qatar Airways, Silver Airways, Southwest, Spirit, United, and potentially more during busy seasons.

How far away is it from Orlando International Airport to Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport?

The distance between the two airports is roughly 404 miles or 650 kilometers.

How long does it take to fly from ATL to MCO?

The real-world flight time for a nonstop ATL to MCO flight is about 1 hour 43 minutes.

How many flights go between Atlanta, GA and Orlando, FL?

It depends on the day of the week and the date, but a typical day might have around 74 available flights from ATL to MCO.

 

Airport Location Info

 

 

Late and Early Flight Data

Flights from ATL to MCO tend to depart later than the average flight. According to our recently updated data, 38% of flights departed 5 or more minutes late, and 6% of flights left 5 or more minutes early. On average you can expect to leave MCO heading for ATL about 18 minutes late. This does significantly impact arrival time, as the average landing time in Orlando, FL is about 14 minutes late. The numbers below show a recent average of take-off times versus the scheduled departure flight:

• Southwest: 18 minutes late
• Delta: 18 minutes late
• JetBlue: 19 minutes late
• Spirit: 23 minutes late
• Frontier: 25 minutes late
• Some airlines not reporting

 

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