Cheap Flights from MCO to MIA: When to Fly from Orlando to Miami

 

The cheapest times to fly from MCO to MIA are

• January 8th to March 4th
• July 23rd to November 18th

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 MCO to MIA is late October to early November. Prices can be as high as $502 for Sunday flights during early to mid April, or as low as $89 for Tuesday flights around late October to early November.

 

When to Fly to Miami

Flying from Orlando, FL (MCO) to Miami, FL (MIA) will usually cost between $121 to $292 per person if booking more than four weeks in advance. On average the very cheapest time to fly is late October to early November with an average ticket price of $132. Due to high demand the most expensive time to fly is early to mid April, with an average price of $282. Planning your trip to low-cost times can easily save you $149 on economy flights and even more on first-class flights. Generally, any price below $175 can be considered a good price for a round-trip MCO to MIA flight.

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

Compared to other flights, the MCO to MIA flight is much cheaper than the average and costs much less than the average flight leaving from Orlando. The average price per mile (for a direct flight) is $0.57, which is above 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 $85 (36%) 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 $149. Return trip prices are from the MIA to MCO flight, and often highlight the quality of our data in showing the same trend.

 

Nonstop Flights and Layovers

Travelers looking to fly from MCO to MIA can generally find a 0-layover flight. Because there is a direct flight option the real-world direct flight time of 1 hour 20 minutes may be realistic.

 

Alternative Nearby Airports

Champion Traveler tells you which airports are nearby and whether tickets might be cheaper alternative airports nearby. Sometimes it’s worth it to fly into a closer airport and then commute to your destination. Remember that there is a nonstop flight from MCO to MIA while comparing.

 

Flight Questions Answered

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

Which airlines fly this route?

You can find 6 major airlines flying this route most often: American, Delta, Frontier, Kenya Airways, Qantas, United, and potentially more during busy seasons.

How far away is it from Miami International Airport to Orlando International Airport?

The distance between the two airports is roughly 192 miles or 309 kilometers.

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

The real-world flight time for a nonstop MCO to MIA flight is about 1 hour 20 minutes.

How many flights go between Orlando, FL and Miami, FL?

It depends on the day of the week and the date, but a typical day might have around 60 available flights from MCO to MIA.

 

Airport Location Info

 

 

Late and Early Flight Data

Flights from MCO to MIA tend to depart as late as the average flight. According to our recently updated data, 30% of flights departed 5 or more minutes late, and 27% of flights left 5 or more minutes early. On average you can expect to leave MIA heading for MCO about 26 minutes late. This does significantly impact arrival time, as the average landing time in Miami, FL is about 20 minutes late. The numbers below show a recent average of take-off times versus the scheduled departure flight:

• American: 26 minutes late
• Some airlines not reporting

 

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