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Cheap Flights from New York to Orlando

New York (JFK) to Orlando (MCO): partner fares, JFK driving and drop-off advice, and how to reach Brightline or LYNX buses after you land in Orlando.

JFK to MCO · 951 mi · 3h 05m est.

JFK to MCO
951 miles
3h 05m nonstop (estimated)
3 airlines in our fare results

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New York to Orlando flight insights

Average flight time

3h 05m

JFK → MCO

Cheapest month

September

Based on cached fare history

Cheapest cached price

$239

Checking live fares…

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

Planning a trip from New York to Orlando? The average flight time on this route is 3h 05m. The lowest fare we recorded on this route recently was $239 (last checked Oct 26, 2026); today's live fare for your dates can differ. September is the cheapest month recorded for this route in our cached fare data.

New York to Orlando covers a straight-line distance of about 951 miles. Based on that distance, a nonstop flight would take approximately ~2h 39m (estimated). Actual flight time varies by airline, aircraft and routing.

New York to Orlando at a glance

JFK to MCO is about 951 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 New York to Orlando on Eazair
Origin	New York (JFK)
Destination	Orlando (MCO)
Average Flight Time	3h 05m
Cheapest Month to Fly	September
Current Lowest Fare	$239
Fares Last Checked	Oct 26, 2026
Distance	951 miles
Time in Orlando	Same time as New York
Airlines in our fare results	3

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

Flight deals from New York to Orlando

Here EazAir compares partner results from John F. Kennedy International (JFK) to Orlando International (MCO). Two cautions on codes: LaGuardia (LGA) and Newark Liberty (EWR) are not included, and Orlando Sanford International (SFB) is a separate airport in Sanford. Delta, American and JetBlue have appeared in EazAir's fare checks for this route. Departing New York, Delta is in Terminal 4, JetBlue in Terminal 5 and American in Terminal 8; in Orlando, JetBlue lists Terminal C.

If someone is driving you, JFK says to use the Van Wyck Expressway for Terminals 1 and 4 and the JFK Expressway for Terminals 5, 7 and 8. Curbsides are for active drop-offs only, with no parking in front of or beside any terminal. The free lot at the AirTrain JFK Lefferts Blvd station is an alternative, followed by a free AirTrain ride. JFK says redevelopment construction may cause road detours and closures throughout 2026.

After landing at MCO, Brightline says passengers from Terminals A and B use the terminal link from the Main Terminal to its station, and Terminal C has its own pedestrian bridge. For local buses, SunRail lists LYNX 311, 11 and 42 between Sand Lake Road station and the airport, timed at 12, 16 and 17 minutes. SunRail itself runs Monday to Friday only, according to SunRail.

EazAir's first 11 fare checks for JFK to MCO took place from 9 Sep to 12 Oct 2026. Every check requested the lowest one-way economy fare for one adult on a flight 30 days later. The highest was at least double the lowest, there were 8 different results across the 11 checks, and the lowest appeared on 19 Sep. Search your own dates, and check the final price, bags and fare rules on the partner site before you pay.

Airports for New York to Orlando flights

Departure · New York

John F. Kennedy International (JFK)

Eastern Time

Other airports near New York: LaGuardia (LGA), Newark Liberty International (EWR), Stewart International (SWF)

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.

New York 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 New York with the JFK code, and the New York area 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.

LaGuardia (LGA) in Queens and Newark Liberty (EWR) are separate airports, so check the airport code on every result.

Leaving from John F. Kennedy International (JFK)

Airline	JFK terminal
Delta	Terminal 4
JetBlue	Terminal 5 (some international arrivals use Terminal 4 overnight)
American	Terminal 8
Other airlines	Check your boarding pass or airline app.

Take the LIRR from Penn Station or Grand Central Madison to Jamaica, about 20 minutes according to the Port Authority, or the subway to Jamaica or Howard Beach, then AirTrain JFK. The AirTrain fare applies there.
JFK curbsides are for active drop-offs only. JFK says drivers for Terminals 1 and 4 should use the Van Wyck Expressway, and for Terminals 5, 7 and 8 the JFK Expressway.
Drivers can also use the free drop-off lot at the AirTrain JFK Lefferts Blvd station, then ride the free AirTrain to the terminals.
JetBlue's JFK page lists TSA checkpoint hours of 3 a.m. to midnight.
TSA PreCheck lets you keep shoes, belts and light jackets on and leave laptops and travel-size liquids (the 3-1-1 rule) in your bag. TSA says no traveler is assured expedited screening.
JFK says redevelopment construction may cause road detours and closures throughout 2026 and encourages travelers to use mass transit.

Arriving at Orlando International (MCO)

Airline	MCO terminal
American	Ticket counter in the Main Terminal
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.
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.

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 11 fare checks from New York to Orlando ran from 9 Sep to 12 Oct 2026. For the return direction, Orlando to New York, EazAir's first 23 checks ran from 30 Aug to 12 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 11 checks returned 8 different results. The lowest result came on 19 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

JFK: Airlines (no date shown, accessed 17 Oct 2026)
JFK: Terminals (no date shown, accessed 17 Oct 2026)
American Airlines: JFK Terminal 8 opening (21 Apr 2026, accessed 17 Oct 2026)
JetBlue: New York JFK airport information (no date shown, accessed 17 Oct 2026)
JFK: AirTrain (no date shown, accessed 17 Oct 2026)
JFK: Public transport (no date shown, accessed 17 Oct 2026)
JFK: Pick-up and drop-off areas (no date shown, accessed 17 Oct 2026)
JFK: Alerts and advisories (no date shown, accessed 17 Oct 2026)
TSA: PreCheck (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)
JetBlue: Fare options (no date shown, accessed 17 Oct 2026)
EazAir fare checks for JFK to MCO, 9 Sep 2026 to 12 Oct 2026; MCO to JFK, 30 Aug 2026 to 12 Oct 2026

Frequently asked questions

How should drivers approach JFK for a flight to Orlando?

JFK says drivers for Terminals 1 and 4 should use the Van Wyck Expressway, and drivers for Terminals 5, 7 and 8 the JFK Expressway. Curbsides are for active drop-offs only.

Can I take a bus from Orlando International to SunRail?

Yes. SunRail lists LYNX 11, 42 and 311 between the airport and Sand Lake Road station. SunRail says it runs Monday to Friday only, so check before relying on it.

Where is the Brightline station at MCO?

Brightline Orlando Station sits next to Parking Garage C. Brightline says the skyway from level 5 of the garage is about a 5-minute walk, and a pedestrian bridge links the station to Terminal C.

Do the lowest fares on this route's airlines include a carry-on?

American Basic Economy and JetBlue Main Base include a carry-on and a personal item. Delta says every passenger can bring one carry-on and one personal item free, which covers Delta Main Basic.

Is Orlando Sanford included in this search?

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

How far is JFK from MCO?

JFK and MCO are about 951 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.