Flying from O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Orlando International Airport (MCO): what you need to know
2 hours 49 minutes is the average time for a direct flight from O'Hare International Airport to Orlando International Airport. Orlando is 1 hour ahead of Chicago and operates on the UTC-4 timezone.
For the earliest departure, catch the 05:06 flight from O'Hare International Airport to Orlando International Airport. If you'd like to set off later, the last flight departs at 23:07. With 110 flights each week from ORD to MCO, you can select the one that best suits you.
Traveling during a peak time like August? High seasons (like summer, Christmas and New Year) can add another hour at check-in and security. Be extra cautious and arrive up to four hours before international flights and two hours before a domestic departure.
A range of airlines provide direct flights from O'Hare International Airport to Orlando International Airport, so jetting to Orlando (and then discovering more of United States!) is easy. Popular carriers flying between ORD and MCO include:
We make it a cinch to get a flight with a stopover. To look at your options for flights from O'Hare International Airport to Orlando International Airport, uncheck 'Direct flights only.' Then, choose a flight with a stop long enough to tour the city of your choice. Popular stopovers between ORD and MCO include:
Indianapolis International Airport
Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport
Lambert-St. Louis International Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Orlando International Airport (MCO)
C$67 is currently the lowest price for a one-way ticket from O'Hare International Airport to Orlando International Airport. Return flights start from C$143. These prices may change based on availability.
To secure cheap flight tickets from ORD to MCO, book your journey 9 months ahead of your departure.
May is the cheapest month for flight tickets from O'Hare International Airport to Orlando International Airport. If you need to fly at a different time of year, the 'Whole month' tool will give you the lowest prices across every month.
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Use filters to tailor your flights from O'Hare International Airport to Orlando International Airport. Select your preferred departure and arrival times, number of stops and airlines. Alternatively, sort your results by 'Cheapest' to get the best deals.
Handy information about O'Hare International Airport (ORD)
Located around 40 kilometres from central Chicago, O'Hare International Airport can be reached in about 35 minutes by car, depending on traffic. The ride by public transport is roughly 54 minutes.
After a leisurely start to your journey? Stay near ORD. Whether you're taking an early flight from O'Hare International Airport to Orlando International Airport or just don't want to be rushed, these hotels are just the thing:
Arriving at Orlando International Airport (MCO)
Reserve a hotel near MCO if you're on a late flight from O'Hare International Airport to Orlando International Airport. Select one of these accommodation options and skip the long transfer:
Getting from Orlando International Airport (MCO) to central Orlando
Orlando International Airport to central Orlando is about 22 minutes in a car. It's approximately 32 kilometres away. Find out what options are available, such as cabs, car rentals or ride-sharing.
When to fly to Orlando International Airport (MCO)
July is the busiest month for flights from O'Hare International Airport to Orlando International Airport. To avoid the crowds, visit Orlando in May.
Book your flight from O'Hare International Airport to Orlando International Airport for July if you'd like to explore Orlando during its warmest month. You can expect temperatures of between 23ºC and 34ºC.
Look for cheap flight tickets from ORD to MCO in January if you'd rather travel during cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest around then, ranging between 7ºC and 23ºC on average.
More about Orlando
If you're looking for somewhere to rest your head, you'll find the best places to stay in Orlando right here. Browse these options once you've locked in your flight from ORD to MCO:
There are so many things to discover in this city it can be difficult to know where to begin. Universal Orlando Resort, Universal's Islands of Adventure and Lake Eola Park are top sights which should be on any good Orlando itinerary.
Complete your Orlando trip with hotels and a car rental
You've got your cheap ticket to Orlando International Airport — next on the list is finding a great place to stay, and perhaps even a set of wheels. We've compared prices across hundreds of companies to bring you the best hotels and car rental deals in Orlando.
