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Cheap Flights from Dallas to Orlando

Compare Dallas to Orlando fares from partner sites, DFW to MCO, with check-in notes for DFW and train and bus options from Orlando International.

DFW to MCO · 983 mi · 2h 43m est.

DFW to MCO
983 miles
2h 43m nonstop (estimated)
6 airlines in our fare results

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Dallas to Orlando flight insights

Average flight time

~2h 43m (estimated)

DFW → MCO

Cheapest cached price

$107

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Prices shown may not be current. Last checked: Oct 26, 2026.

Planning a trip from Dallas to Orlando? The average flight time on this route is ~2h 43m (estimated). The lowest fare we recorded on this route recently was $107 (last checked Oct 26, 2026); today's live fare for your dates can differ.

Dallas to Orlando at a glance

DFW to MCO is about 983 miles in a straight line. The curved line is an illustration; the route your airline flies may differ.

Route Quick Facts

Quick facts for flights from Dallas to Orlando on Eazair
Origin	Dallas (DFW)
Destination	Orlando (MCO)
Average Flight Time	~2h 43m (estimated)
Current Lowest Fare	$107
Fares Last Checked	Oct 26, 2026
Distance	983 miles (DFW to MCO)
Time in Orlando	1 hour ahead of Dallas
Airlines in our fare results	6

Local time in Orlando is 1 hour ahead of Dallas. Dallas is on Central Time, Orlando on Eastern Time.

Flight deals from Dallas to Orlando

The airports on this page are Dallas Fort Worth International (DFW) and Orlando International (MCO). Southwest, Frontier, United, American, Delta and JetBlue have appeared in EazAir's fare checks for this route. Southwest is not on DFW's airline list, and Love Field (DAL) is a separate Dallas airport, so check where each result departs. At MCO, JetBlue lists Terminal C, and Southwest lists gates 70 to 99 and 100 to 129. Orlando Sanford International (SFB) is a separate airport in Sanford.

At DFW, Frontier, United and Delta are listed at Terminal E gates and JetBlue at Gate E10, while American spreads across Terminals A to E. Drop-off is at the upper-level curbside of all terminals. In Terminal C, DFW says C10 is TSA PreCheck only, C11 handles General and Priority, and C20 handles General and PreCheck while the C30 checkpoint is closed for construction. Skylink is the shortest route between terminals once you are inside security.

Landing at MCO, Southwest says passengers ride trains to reach gates 100 to 129, and from 9 p.m. to 7 a.m. Gate Link construction means shuttles between Terminal A and the gate area. Brightline Orlando Station sits next to Parking Garage C, reached by the terminal link from the Main Terminal for Terminals A and B, or a pedestrian bridge from Terminal C. SunRail does not stop at the airport; riders change at Sand Lake Road to LYNX 11, 42 or 311.

EazAir's first 18 fare checks for DFW to MCO ran from 12 Sep to 16 Oct 2026, each for the lowest one-way economy fare for one adult, departing 30 days later. The highest result was at least double the lowest. The 18 checks returned 9 different results, and the lowest result came on 26 Sep. JetBlue Main Base and Southwest Basic include a carry-on, while Frontier without a bundle allows a personal item only. Search your own dates, and check the final price, bags and fare rules on the partner site before you pay.

Airports for Dallas to Orlando flights

Departure · Dallas

Dallas/Fort Worth International (DFW)

Central Time

Other airports near Dallas: Dallas Love Field (DAL)

Arrival · Orlando

Orlando International (MCO)

Eastern Time

About Orlando

Areas to know in Orlando

Winter Park
Thornton Park
International Drive

Weather in Orlando

Hot, humid summers with frequent afternoon thunderstorms; winters are milder and drier, a popular time to visit.

Dallas to Orlando: airport and fare guide

Checked on 17 Oct 2026 against the airport, airline and transit pages listed under Sources. Airports and airlines change these details, so confirm them with your airline before you fly.

EazAir searches Dallas with the DFW code, and Dallas has more than one airport, so check the airport code on every result.

Orlando Sanford International (SFB), in Sanford, is a separate airport. Check which Orlando airport your ticket shows.

Dallas Love Field (DAL) is a separate airport, and Southwest is not on DFW's airline list.

Leaving from Dallas Fort Worth International (DFW)

Airline	DFW gates
American	Terminals A, B, C, D and E
Delta, United, Frontier	Terminal E
JetBlue, Alaska	Terminal E
Other airlines	Check your boarding pass or airline app.

The DART Orange Line runs from downtown Dallas to DFW Airport Terminal A Station, near Gate A10. TEXRail from downtown Fort Worth and the DART Silver Line arrive at Terminal B.
DFW says passengers can be dropped off at the upper-level curbside of all terminals, and curbs are for active loading and unloading only.
DFW has security checkpoints in every terminal, TSA PreCheck in all five terminals and a wait-time map on its security page. DFW says Skylink is the shortest route between terminals while inside security.
DFW lists CLEAR at Terminal E, checkpoint E18.
In Terminal C, DFW says the C30 check-in area and checkpoint are closed for construction. C10 is TSA PreCheck only, C11 handles General and Priority, and C20 handles General and PreCheck.

Arriving at Orlando International (MCO)

Airline	MCO terminal
American	Ticket counter in the Main Terminal
Southwest	Gates 70 to 99 and 100 to 129
JetBlue	Terminal C
Other airlines	Check your boarding pass or airline app.

Based on each airline's own MCO page. Gates can change, so check your boarding pass.

Brightline says passengers flying from Terminals A and B take the terminal link between the train station and the Main Terminal.
Terminal C connects to the Brightline Orlando station by a pedestrian bridge, according to Brightline.
Southwest says passengers ride trains to reach gates 100 to 129.
Southwest says the Gate Link is under construction from 9 p.m. to 7 a.m., when shuttles carry passengers between Terminal A and the gate area.

Getting from MCO	Where to board	Where it goes
Brightline	Brightline Orlando Station, by the terminal link from the Main Terminal (Terminals A and B) or the pedestrian bridge from Terminal C	Trains to West Palm Beach (about two hours) and Miami (three hours thirty minutes), according to Brightline. Brightline also lists Fort Lauderdale, Boca Raton and Aventura stations. A fare applies.
LYNX buses 11, 42 and 311	Check LYNX for the airport stop	Sand Lake Road SunRail station. SunRail lists 12 minutes on Route 311, 16 on Route 11 and 17 on Route 42.
SunRail	No stop at the airport. Change to LYNX 11, 42 or 311 at Sand Lake Road station.	Commuter rail across the Orlando area. SunRail says it runs Monday to Friday only. A fare applies.

What the lowest fares include

Fare	Carry-on	Checked bag	Seat	Changes
Delta Main Basic	Delta says every passenger can bring one carry-on and one personal item free.	Delta charges for checked bags on domestic flights unless you qualify for a waiver, such as Medallion status or an eligible Delta SkyMiles American Express card.	Assigned after check-in. You may be able to buy a seat ahead of time for a fee.	Refunds are not allowed after the 24-hour risk-free cancellation window. Delta says a change or cancellation may be possible for a fee, with any value left as an eCredit.
American Basic Economy	Included, plus a personal item.	Not included, except for some AAdvantage status members and eligible cardmembers.	A free seat is assigned at check-in, or you can pay to choose one.	Generally not allowed. American describes a 24-hour window and some credit options on its Basic Economy page.
United Basic Economy	Not included on domestic flights. One personal item only, unless you are a MileagePlus Premier member, travel with one, or hold a qualifying MileagePlus card.	Not included; check United's bag fee calculator.	Assigned by United before boarding.	Changes may not be allowed. Refund if cancelled within 24 hours of booking, under United's 24-hour policy; after that, partial travel credit.
Southwest Basic	Southwest's policy allows one carry-on and one personal item.	Checked bag fees apply to Basic fares.	A free Standard seat is assigned at check-in. Preferred and Extra Legroom seats cost extra.	Only by upgrading to a Choice fare or higher. Cancelling at least 10 minutes before departure gives a flight credit, which for Basic expires 6 months from booking.
JetBlue Main Base (bookings made after 29 Jul 2026)	Included, plus a personal item.	Not included.	Costs extra.	Change fee plus any fare difference. Cancelling gives travel credit minus a fee.
Frontier, without a bundle	Not included. One personal item only.	Not included. Prices vary by travel date and when you buy.	Costs extra, or a seat is assigned after check-in.	Not covered here. Check Frontier's rules before you book.

Based on the airlines' own pages, checked on 17 Oct 2026. Fees are left out because they change often. Check the final price, bags and fare rules on the partner site before you pay.

How EazAir measured fares on this route

EazAir's first 18 fare checks from Dallas to Orlando ran from 12 Sep to 16 Oct 2026. For the return direction, Orlando to Dallas, EazAir's first 4 checks ran from 28 Sep to 17 Oct 2026. Each check asked partner travel sites for the lowest one-way economy fare for one adult, departing 30 days after the check. Results can include connecting flights. The highest result was at least double the lowest. The 18 checks returned 9 different results. The lowest result came on 26 Sep. That is a small sample, so it shows that prices move, not when they are lowest. Search your own dates for current prices.

Sources

DFW: Airlines (no date shown, accessed 17 Oct 2026)
DFW: Connect between terminals (no date shown, accessed 17 Oct 2026)
DFW: Public transit (no date shown, accessed 17 Oct 2026)
DFW: Security (no date shown, accessed 17 Oct 2026)
DFW: Directions (no date shown, accessed 17 Oct 2026)
DFW: Construction at DFW (no date shown, accessed 17 Oct 2026)
DART: DFW Airport (no date shown, accessed 17 Oct 2026)
DART: Silver Line launch (8 Oct 2025, accessed 17 Oct 2026)
JetBlue: Orlando, FL (MCO) airport information (no date shown, accessed 17 Oct 2026)
Breeze: Flights from Orlando, FL (no date shown, accessed 17 Oct 2026)
American: Orlando, FL (MCO) airport information (no date shown, accessed 17 Oct 2026)
Southwest: Airport information, MCO (no date shown, accessed 17 Oct 2026)
Southwest: MCO origins (no date shown, accessed 17 Oct 2026)
Southwest: MCO connections (no date shown, accessed 17 Oct 2026)
Brightline: Orlando station (no date shown, accessed 17 Oct 2026)
SunRail: Train to Plane (no date shown, accessed 17 Oct 2026)
Delta: Delta Main Basic (no date shown, accessed 17 Oct 2026)
Delta: Fares and discounts (no date shown, accessed 17 Oct 2026)
Delta: Carry-on baggage (no date shown, accessed 17 Oct 2026)
Delta: Bags (no date shown, accessed 17 Oct 2026)
American Airlines: Basic Economy (no date shown, accessed 17 Oct 2026)
United: Basic Economy FAQ (no date shown, accessed 17 Oct 2026)
Southwest: Fare information (no date shown, accessed 17 Oct 2026)
Southwest: Assigned seating (no date shown, accessed 17 Oct 2026)
Southwest: Carry-on baggage policy (no date shown, accessed 17 Oct 2026)
Southwest: Fare types and benefits (no date shown, accessed 17 Oct 2026)
JetBlue: Fare options (no date shown, accessed 17 Oct 2026)
Frontier: What is included in my fare (last modified 25 Mar 2026, accessed 17 Oct 2026)
Frontier: Bag options (no date shown, accessed 17 Oct 2026)
Frontier: Bundles (no date shown, accessed 17 Oct 2026)
EazAir fare checks for DFW to MCO, 12 Sep 2026 to 16 Oct 2026; MCO to DFW, 28 Sep 2026 to 17 Oct 2026

Frequently asked questions

Which Orlando airport does this page search?

Orlando International (MCO). Orlando Sanford International (SFB), in Sanford, is a separate airport, so check which Orlando airport each result shows.

Can I take Brightline from Orlando airport?

Yes. Brightline Orlando Station is next to Parking Garage C. Brightline lists Orlando to West Palm Beach at about two hours and Orlando to Miami at three hours thirty minutes. A fare applies.

Does SunRail run to Orlando airport?

Not directly. SunRail riders change at Sand Lake Road station to LYNX 11, 42 or 311, free with a valid SunRail ticket. SunRail says it runs Monday to Friday only.

How do I get to DFW from Fort Worth?

TEXRail runs from downtown Fort Worth to DFW Terminal B. If your flight leaves from Terminal E, ride Skylink inside security, which DFW says takes about 5 minutes on average.

Do the lowest fares from Dallas to Orlando include a carry-on?

JetBlue Main Base, Southwest Basic, American Basic Economy and Delta Main Basic allow a carry-on plus a personal item. United Basic Economy and Frontier without a bundle allow a personal item only.

How far is Dallas from Orlando?

DFW and MCO are about 983 miles apart in a straight line. Flight times vary by airline, direction and routing, so check the scheduled time shown with each result.

Airline bag fees

Baggage allowances differ significantly between fare classes (Basic/Light vs. Standard/Flex) and can change over time. Always verify the exact allowance for your specific fare with the airline before you fly.

Checked bag fees from each airline's own website
Airline	Carry-on, basic economy	1st checked bag	2nd checked bag	Source
American Airlines	Included	$45	$55	aa.com, Sep 24, 2026
United Airlines	Not included	$40	$50	united.com, Sep 24, 2026
Delta Air Lines	Included	$45	$55	delta.com, Sep 24, 2026
Southwest Airlines	Included	$45	$55	southwest.com, Oct 27, 2026
JetBlue	Included	$45	$59	jetblue.com, Sep 24, 2026
Alaska Airlines	Included	$45	$55	alaskaair.com, Sep 24, 2026
Frontier Airlines	Not included	Varies	Varies	flyfrontier.com, Sep 24, 2026
Sun Country Airlines	Not included	Varies	Varies	suncountry.com, Sep 24, 2026

Domestic US fees per bag, each way, when paid online in advance. "Varies" means the airline prices bags by route and date.

Travel tips

Arrive early for domestic flights

TSA generally recommends arriving at least 2 hours before a domestic departure, more at larger hub airports during peak travel periods.

Pack a mixed carry-on

Keep a change of clothes, chargers, and any essentials in your carry-on rather than only your checked bag, in case of a delay or a bag that doesn't arrive with you.

Screenshot your confirmation

Save a screenshot or PDF of your booking confirmation and boarding pass before you travel, in case you lose signal or battery at the airport.

Check in online when it opens

Most airlines open online check-in 24 hours before departure. Checking in early can help with seat selection and, on some airlines, boarding group assignment.