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Cheap Flights from Detroit to Orlando

Search partner fares from Detroit to Orlando International, check your DTW terminal, and see how Southwest gates, LYNX buses and Brightline work at MCO.

DTW to MCO · 959 mi · 2h 40m est.

DTW to MCO
959 miles
2h 40m nonstop (estimated)
5 airlines in our fare results

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Detroit to Orlando flight insights

Average flight time

~2h 40m (estimated)

DTW → MCO

Cheapest cached price

$94

Checking live fares…

Last checked Oct 19, 2026

Planning a trip from Detroit to Orlando? The average flight time on this route is ~2h 40m (estimated). The lowest fare we recorded on this route recently was $94 (last checked Oct 19, 2026); today's live fare for your dates can differ.

Detroit to Orlando covers a straight-line distance of about 959 miles. Based on that distance, a nonstop flight would take approximately ~2h 40m (estimated). Actual flight time varies by airline, aircraft and routing.

Detroit to Orlando at a glance

DTW to MCO is about 959 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 Detroit to Orlando on Eazair
Origin	Detroit (DTW)
Destination	Orlando (MCO)
Average Flight Time	~2h 40m (estimated)
Current Lowest Fare	$94
Fares Last Checked	Oct 19, 2026
Distance	959 miles (DTW to MCO)
Time in Orlando	Same time as Detroit
Airlines in our fare results	5

Local time in Orlando is the same as in Detroit. Detroit is on Eastern Time, Orlando on Eastern Time.

Flight deals from Detroit to Orlando

Partner fares on this page run between Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County (DTW) and Orlando International (MCO), not Orlando Sanford International (SFB), which is a separate airport. United, Frontier, American, Southwest and Delta have appeared in EazAir's fare checks for this route. At DTW, Delta is the McNamara Terminal airline, with United, Frontier, American and Southwest at Evans. In Orlando, Southwest lists gates 70 to 99 and 100 to 129, and American's ticket counter is in the Main Terminal.

Check which terminal you need before setting off for Detroit Metro, since McNamara and Evans are separate. At McNamara, the ExpressTram Terminal Station gives access to check-in, baggage claim, ground transportation and the tunnel to Concourses B and C. If you are dropped at the wrong building, a shuttle runs between the two about every 10 minutes. DTW says access to all airline gates is through the security checkpoint areas.

Southwest says passengers ride trains to and from gates 100 to 129, and from 9 p.m. to 7 a.m. Gate Link construction means shuttles between the gate area and Terminal A. Without a car, take LYNX 11, 42 or 311 to Sand Lake Road SunRail station; SunRail lists 12 minutes on Route 311, 16 on Route 11 and 17 on Route 42. Brightline trains to West Palm Beach and Miami leave from Brightline Orlando Station.

From 16 Sep to 17 Oct 2026, EazAir ran its first 5 fare checks for DTW to MCO, each for the lowest one-way economy fare for one adult, departing 30 days later. The 5 checks returned 4 different results, the highest at least one and a half times the lowest, and the lowest result came on 3 Oct. Southwest Basic includes a carry-on, but checked bag fees apply to Basic fares. Search your own dates, and check the final price, bags and fare rules on the partner site before you pay.

Airports for Detroit to Orlando flights

Departure · Detroit

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County (DTW)

Eastern Time

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.

Detroit 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.

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

Leaving from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County (DTW)

Airline	DTW terminal
Delta	McNamara Terminal
American	Evans Terminal
United	Evans Terminal
Southwest	Evans Terminal
Frontier	Evans Terminal
Other airlines	Check your boarding pass or airline app.

Detroit Air Xpress, SMART Route 125 and FAST Michigan Route 261 stop at both terminals, and SMART Route 280 at Evans only. DTW advises confirming your airline's terminal before you board.
Michigan Flyer and AirRide run to DTW from Ann Arbor, and Michigan Flyer also from East Lansing.
DTW lists checkpoints in the McNamara ticketing lobby on Level 3, on the McNamara bridge from the parking garage on Level 2, at the Westin hotel and in the Evans ticketing lobby.
DTW says access to all airline gates is through the security checkpoint areas, and CLEAR lanes are at both McNamara checkpoints.
DTW says the TSA PreCheck office is in the McNamara Terminal's domestic baggage claim area. DTW does not publish checkpoint hours.

Arriving at Orlando International (MCO)

Airline	MCO terminal
American	Ticket counter in the Main Terminal
Southwest	Gates 70 to 99 and 100 to 129
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.
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 5 fare checks from Detroit to Orlando ran from 16 Sep to 17 Oct 2026. For the return direction, Orlando to Detroit, EazAir's first check was on 28 Sep 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 one and a half times the lowest. The 5 checks returned 4 different results. The lowest result came on 3 Oct. With only 5 checks, this cannot show a pattern. Search your own dates for current prices.

Sources

DTW: Airline directory (no date shown, accessed 17 Oct 2026)
DTW: Public transportation (no date shown, accessed 17 Oct 2026)
DTW: Security checkpoints (no date shown, accessed 17 Oct 2026)
Michigan Flyer (no date shown, 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)
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 DTW to MCO, 16 Sep 2026 to 17 Oct 2026; MCO to DTW, 28 Sep 2026 to 28 Sep 2026

Frequently asked questions

Which Detroit terminal do I need for Orlando?

DTW lists Delta at the McNamara Terminal and United, Frontier, American and Southwest at the Evans Terminal. Some boarding passes show McNamara as EM and Evans as WE.

How do I get from Orlando airport to SunRail?

SunRail has no airport stop. Take LYNX 11, 42 or 311 to Sand Lake Road station, where SunRail says the bus ride is free with a valid SunRail ticket. SunRail runs Monday to Friday only.

Which gates does Southwest use at MCO?

Southwest lists gates 70 to 99 and 100 to 129 for its flights at MCO. From 9 p.m. to 7 a.m., shuttles carry passengers between Terminal A and the gate area, so plan for extra time.

Does this page search Orlando Sanford?

No. It searches Orlando International (MCO). Orlando Sanford International (SFB) in Sanford is a separate airport, so check which Orlando airport your ticket shows.

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

Delta Main Basic, American Basic Economy and Southwest Basic include a carry-on and a personal item. United Basic Economy on domestic flights and Frontier without a bundle allow a personal item only.

How far is Detroit from Orlando?

DTW and MCO are about 959 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
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.

Ease jet lag on longer routes

On longer cross-country flights, adjusting your sleep schedule a day or two before departure and staying hydrated in flight can reduce jet lag on arrival.

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.