Cheap Flights from CMH to MCO: When to Fly from Columbus to Orlando

 

The cheapest times to fly from CMH to MCO are

• January 1st to February 4th
• May 21st to June 10th
• August 6th to November 18th (except the week of October 8th)
• December 3rd to December 16th

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 CMH to MCO is mid August. Prices can be as high as $684 for Sunday flights during mid March, or as low as $173 for Tuesday flights around mid August.

 

When to Fly to Orlando

Flying from Columbus, OH (CMH) to Orlando, FL (MCO) will usually cost between $180 to $409 per person if booking more than four weeks in advance. On average the very cheapest time to fly is mid August with an average ticket price of $179. Due to high demand the most expensive time to fly is mid March, with an average price of $374. Planning your trip to low-cost times can easily save you $195 on economy flights and even more on first-class flights. Generally, any price below $209 can be considered a good price for a round-trip CMH to MCO flight.

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

Compared to other flights, the CMH to MCO flight is much cheaper than the average and costs much less than the average flight leaving from Columbus. The average price per mile (for a direct flight) is $0.16, which is far 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 $105 (34%) 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 $194. Return trip prices are from the MCO to CMH flight, and often highlight the quality of our data in showing the same trend.

 

Nonstop Flights and Layovers

Travelers looking to fly from CMH to MCO can generally find a 0-layover flight. Because there is a direct flight option the real-world direct flight time of 2 hour 26 minutes may be realistic.

 

Flight Questions Answered

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

Which airlines fly this route?

You can find 8 major airlines flying this route most often: Alaska, American, Delta, Frontier, Qantas, Southwest, Spirit, United, and potentially more during busy seasons.

How far away is it from Orlando International Airport to John Glenn Columbus International Airport?

The distance between the two airports is roughly 804 miles or 1294 kilometers.

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

The real-world flight time for a nonstop CMH to MCO flight is about 2 hour 26 minutes.

How many flights go between Columbus, OH and Orlando, FL?

It depends on the day of the week and the date, but a typical day might have around 87 available flights from CMH to MCO.

 

Airport Location Info

 

 

Late and Early Flight Data

Flights from CMH to MCO tend to depart later than the average flight. According to our recently updated data, 33% of flights departed 5 or more minutes late, and 15% of flights left 5 or more minutes early. On average you can expect to leave MCO heading for CMH about 14 minutes late. This does significantly impact arrival time, as the average landing time in Orlando, FL is about 6 minutes late. The numbers below show a recent average of take-off times versus the scheduled departure flight:

• Southwest: 13 minutes late
• Spirit: 11 minutes late
• Frontier: 38 minutes late
• Some airlines not reporting

 

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