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

 

The cheapest times to fly from MIA to MCO are

• January 1st to March 4th
• July 16th to November 18th (except the weeks of July 23rd and October 8th)

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 MIA to MCO is late October. Prices can be as high as $520 for Sunday flights during mid May, or as low as $89 for Tuesday flights around late October.

 

When to Fly to Orlando

Flying from Miami, FL (MIA) to Orlando, FL (MCO) will usually cost between $121 to $303 per person if booking more than four weeks in advance. On average the very cheapest time to fly is late October with an average ticket price of $135. Due to high demand the most expensive time to fly is mid May, with an average price of $303. Planning your trip to low-cost times can easily save you $169 on economy flights and even more on first-class flights. Generally, any price below $173 can be considered a good price for a round-trip MIA to MCO flight.

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

Compared to other flights, the MIA to MCO flight is much cheaper than the average and costs much less than the average flight leaving from Miami. The average price per mile (for a direct flight) is $0.56, 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 $145. Return trip prices are from the MCO to MIA flight, and often highlight the quality of our data in showing the same trend.

 

Nonstop Flights and Layovers

Travelers looking to fly from MIA 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 20 minutes may be realistic.

 

Flight Questions Answered

Still have questions about flying from MIA to MCO? 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 Orlando International Airport to Miami International Airport?

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

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

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

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

It depends on the day of the week and the date, but a typical day might have around 53 available flights from MIA to MCO.

 

Airport Location Info

 

 

Late and Early Flight Data

Flights from MIA to MCO tend to depart later than the average flight. According to our recently updated data, 35% 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 MIA 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:

• American: 18 minutes late
• Some airlines not reporting

 

Please note that while we’ve worked hard to analyzed tens of millions of flights to get you this data, we do not calculate current live prices or guarantee pricing. Please see our partners using the links above for current offers.