Flying from Charlotte Douglas International Airport (CLT) to Orlando International Airport (MCO): what you need to know
The average length of a direct flight from Charlotte Douglas International Airport to Orlando International Airport is 1 hour 50 minutes.
Charlotte and Orlando share the UTC-4 timezone. That means there's no time difference to consider.
Flights from CLT to MCO start at 00:19 — the first with American Airlines. The last departure is at 23:03 with Spirit Airlines. In total, you can choose from 264 weekly Charlotte Douglas International Airport to Orlando International Airport flights.
To ensure you catch your CLT to MCO flight, leave plenty of time to navigate the airport and find your gate. Turning up two hours before international departures and an hour before domestic flights is the standard rule.
During popular months like August, you'll want to get to the airport earlier than usual. Plan to arrive two hours before a domestic departure and four hours ahead of an international flight when you fly during a peak period in general.
A variety of airlines operate direct flights from Charlotte Douglas International Airport to Orlando International Airport, so jetting off to Orlando (and then seeing more parts of United States!) is easy. Leading carriers that fly nonstop include:
Most travellers choose to fly with American Airlines on this route.
Spirit Airlines is the most punctual carrier that operates CLT to MCO flights. An exceptional 86.21% of its departures on this route land on time.
Think about adding a stopover when booking your ticket from Charlotte Douglas International Airport to Orlando International Airport. Just uncheck 'Direct flights only' to break up your journey, or perhaps explore a new destination along the way. Check out these options between CLT and MCO:
Greenville-Spartanburg International Airport
Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport
Myrtle Beach International Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Charlotte Douglas International Airport (CLT) to Orlando International Airport (MCO)
ر.ق. 149 is currently the lowest price for a one-way Charlotte Douglas International Airport to Orlando International Airport flight. Return flights start from ر.ق. 276. These prices may change based on demand.
Score cheap tickets from CLT to MCO by booking at least six months ahead. According to our research, that's the sweet spot for finding the biggest deals.
Plan your trip for May. That's the cheapest month for flights from Charlotte Douglas International Airport to Orlando International Airport. If you're flexible with your travel dates, try out the 'Whole month' tool to see the cheapest price across every month.
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Handy information about Charlotte Douglas International Airport (CLT)
You'll find CLT at 5501 Josh Birmingham Parkway.
When it comes to Charlotte Douglas International Airport's on-time performance, data shows 77.67% of flights arrive within the scheduled timeframe.
Charlotte Douglas International Airport is about 14 kilometres from central Charlotte. If you're catching a cab, ride-sharing or driving from the centre, it'll take you 20 minutes or so to arrive, depending on the traffic.
Planning to catch public transport? Expect a journey time of around 4 hours 55 minutes.
Searching for a convenient hotel near CLT? If you're boarding an early flight from Charlotte Douglas International Airport to Orlando International Airport, these accommodation options will have you moments from your departure gate:
Arriving at Orlando International Airport (MCO)
Consider staying in a hotel near MCO if you have a late Charlotte Douglas International Airport to Orlando International Airport flight. Check in to one of these options and skip the long transfer after landing:
Travel at your own pace with an Orlando International Airport rental car. Book your wheels from Sonic, Dollar or Budget and see more of Orlando and beyond.
Booking your vehicle from Orlando International Airport around two weeks in advance can help you get the lowest rate.
Getting from Orlando International Airport (MCO) to central Orlando
You'll find MCO at One Airport Boulevard.
From Orlando International Airport, Orlando is approximately 32 kilometres away. It takes around 20 minutes to reach the centre driving.
When to fly to Orlando International Airport (MCO)
July is the busiest month for flights from Charlotte Douglas International Airport to Orlando International Airport. To steer clear of the crowds, head to Orlando in May.
When booking your flight from Charlotte Douglas International Airport to Orlando International Airport, consider the kind of weather you like. July is the warmest month in Orlando, with the temperature ranging from 23ºC to 34ºC.
January has average temperatures of between 7ºC and 23ºC. Search for cheap tickets from CLT to MCO around that time if you like cooler conditions.
Explore more of United States
Orlando has loads to offer, but there are so many other parts of United States waiting to be discovered. About 209 kilometres north of Orlando, a trip to Jacksonville will keep your itinerary busy. Start with leading sights like Jacksonville Zoo and Gardens, The Cummer Museum of Art & Gardens and Friendship Fountain.
Miami is another standout destination in United States and is around 338 kilometres south of Orlando. No trip is complete without experiencing Wynwood Walls, Vizcaya Museum and Gardens and American Airlines Arena.
