Cheap Flights from RDU to MCO: When to Fly from Raleigh to Orlando

 

The cheapest times to fly from RDU to MCO are

• January 1st to February 25th (except the week of February 12th)
• July 30th to December 16th (except the week of November 19th)

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 RDU to MCO is early September. Prices can be as high as $563 for Sunday flights during early April, or as low as $117 for Tuesday flights around early September.

 

When to Fly to Orlando

Flying from Raleigh/Durham, NC (RDU) to Orlando, FL (MCO) will usually cost between $122 to $363 per person if booking more than four weeks in advance. On average the very cheapest time to fly is early September with an average ticket price of $120. Due to high demand the most expensive time to fly is early April, with an average price of $404. Planning your trip to low-cost times can easily save you $285 on economy flights and even more on first-class flights. Generally, any price below $205 can be considered a good price for a round-trip RDU to MCO flight.

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

Compared to other flights, the RDU to MCO flight is much cheaper than the average and costs much less than the average flight leaving from Raleigh. The average price per mile (for a direct flight) is $0.24, 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 $94 (35%) 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 $170. Return trip prices are from the MCO to RDU flight, and often highlight the quality of our data in showing the same trend.

 

Nonstop Flights and Layovers

Travelers looking to fly from RDU 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 57 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 RDU to MCO while comparing.

 

Flight Questions Answered

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

Which airlines fly this route?

You can find 14 major airlines flying this route most often: American, China Eastern, Delta, Emirates, Frontier, Hawaiian, JetBlue, Kenya Airways, Qantas, Qatar Airways, Silver Airways, Southwest, Spirit, United, and potentially more during busy seasons.

How far away is it from Orlando International Airport to Raleigh-Durham International Airport?

The distance between the two airports is roughly 535 miles or 861 kilometers.

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

The real-world flight time for a nonstop RDU to MCO flight is about 1 hour 57 minutes.

How many flights go between Raleigh/Durham, NC and Orlando, FL?

It depends on the day of the week and the date, but a typical day might have around 93 available flights from RDU to MCO.

 

Airport Location Info

 

 

Late and Early Flight Data

Flights from RDU to MCO tend to depart later than the average flight. According to our recently updated data, 32% of flights departed 5 or more minutes late, and 17% of flights left 5 or more minutes early. On average you can expect to leave MCO heading for RDU about 14 minutes late. This does significantly impact arrival time, as the average landing time in Orlando, FL is about 8 minutes late. The numbers below show a recent average of take-off times versus the scheduled departure flight:

• Southwest: 12 minutes late
• Delta: 9 minutes late
• Spirit: 27 minutes late
• Frontier: 19 minutes late
• Some airlines not reporting

 

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