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Cheap Flights from Orlando to Atlanta

Search partner fares from Orlando International to Atlanta's Hartsfield-Jackson, with MCO departure notes and the MARTA, rideshare and taxi options at ATL.

MCO to ATL · 404 mi · 1h 31m est.

MCO to ATL
404 miles
1h 31m nonstop (estimated)
6 airlines in our fare results

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Orlando to Atlanta flight insights

Average flight time

~1h 31m (estimated)

MCO → ATL

Cheapest cached price

$108

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Prices shown may not be current. Last checked: Oct 27, 2026.

Planning a trip from Orlando to Atlanta? The average flight time on this route is ~1h 31m (estimated). The lowest fare we recorded on this route recently was $108 (last checked Oct 27, 2026); today's live fare for your dates can differ.

Orlando to Atlanta covers a straight-line distance of about 404 miles. Based on that distance, a nonstop flight would take approximately ~1h 31m (estimated). Actual flight time varies by airline, aircraft and routing.

Orlando to Atlanta at a glance

MCO to ATL is about 404 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 Orlando to Atlanta on Eazair
Origin	Orlando (MCO)
Destination	Atlanta (ATL)
Average Flight Time	~1h 31m (estimated)
Current Lowest Fare	$108
Fares Last Checked	Oct 27, 2026
Distance	404 miles (MCO to ATL)
Time in Atlanta	Same time as Orlando
Airlines in our fare results	6

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

Flight deals from Orlando to Atlanta

Orlando International (MCO) to Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International (ATL) is the pairing this page searches, and Orlando Sanford (SFB) is a different airport, so check the code on your ticket. Delta, Southwest, American, JetBlue, United and Frontier have appeared in EazAir's fare checks for this route. Atlanta's airport does not say which side of the terminal each airline uses. For arrival, Southwest's page points to Concourse C, and JetBlue's names the Domestic Terminal North. In Orlando, JetBlue flies from Terminal C.

Southwest lists MCO gates 70 to 99 and 100 to 129, and says passengers ride trains to reach the higher-numbered set. Between 9 p.m. and 7 a.m., Southwest says Gate Link construction means a shuttle carries passengers from Terminal A to the gate area, so plan for extra time. Southwest also says bags must be checked 45 minutes before scheduled departure. American, whose ticket counter is in the Main Terminal, lists TSA PreCheck as available at MCO.

The Plane Train and a walkway carry arriving passengers from the concourses, T and A to F, to the Domestic Terminal. MARTA's Airport station sits at its west end, between the North and South baggage claims, with Red and Gold line trains north into Atlanta; after rush hour, MARTA says a trip toward North Springs can mean a change at Lindbergh Center. For a rideshare, go through North baggage claim to the North Economy lot and leave by door LN1. Taxis line up at stalls A3 to A10.

Between 5 Sep and 11 Oct 2026, EazAir ran its first 16 fare checks for MCO to ATL. Every check asked partner sites for the lowest one-way economy fare for one adult on a date 30 days ahead. Those 16 checks produced 10 different results, the highest at least 5 times the lowest, with the lowest result on 26 Sep. Frontier without a bundle and United Basic Economy on domestic flights leave out a carry-on. Search your own dates, and check the final price, bags and fare rules on the partner site before you pay.

Airports for Orlando to Atlanta flights

Departure · Orlando

Orlando International (MCO)

Eastern Time

Arrival · Atlanta

Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International (ATL)

Eastern Time

About Atlanta

Areas to know in Atlanta

Midtown
Virginia-Highland
Old Fourth Ward

Weather in Atlanta

A humid subtropical climate with hot summers and mild winters; spring brings the city's well-known dogwood and azalea blooms.

Orlando to Atlanta: 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 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.

By Brightline: trains arrive at Brightline Orlando Station. Follow the terminal link to the Main Terminal for Terminals A and B, or the pedestrian bridge to Terminal C.
By SunRail: ride to Sand Lake Road station, then take LYNX 11, 42 or 311. SunRail says the bus ride is free with a valid SunRail ticket.
To the train station by rideshare: Brightline says to use 10705 Jeff Fuqua Blvd, then take the elevators or escalators to level 5.
JetBlue recommends arriving at MCO 2 hours before a domestic flight and 3 hours before an international flight. JetBlue lists ticket counter hours of 3 a.m. to 9 p.m.
American says its Main Terminal ticket counter at MCO is open 2:30 a.m. to 8 p.m. daily and lists TSA PreCheck as available.
Southwest says MCO has TSA PreCheck and CLEAR for passengers making a connection, and that bags must be checked 45 minutes before scheduled departure.
Southwest says Gate Link construction from 9 p.m. to 7 a.m. means a shuttle ride to the gate area, so plan for extra time.

Arriving at Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International (ATL)

Airline	ATL terminal or concourse
JetBlue	Domestic Terminal North.
Southwest	Concourse C.
Other airlines	Check your boarding pass or airline app.

ATL does not publish which side each airline uses. These rows come from JetBlue's and Southwest's own pages on 17 Oct 2026.

The Plane Train and a walkway connect the Domestic Terminal with concourses T and A to F.
ATL has seven concourses: T, A, B, C, D, E and F. ATL says the Plane Train connects all concourses and runs through the Transportation Mall.
The Arrivals level of the International Terminal serves passengers arriving in the United States. A free shuttle there goes to the Domestic Terminal.
MARTA Airport station is at the west end of the Domestic Terminal, between the North and South baggage claims.

Getting from ATL	Where to board	Where it goes
MARTA Red and Gold lines	Airport station, at the west end of the Domestic Terminal between the North and South baggage claims.	North into Atlanta. After rush hour, MARTA says riders for Buckhead or North Springs may need a Gold (Doraville) train, then a Red (North Springs) train at Lindbergh Center.
Rideshare (Uber, Lyft)	Domestic: the North Economy lot. Go through North baggage claim, down to the lower level and out of door LN1. From the South side, follow Rideshare signs to the North Terminal first. International: the arrival level curb.	ATL advises requesting your ride once you reach the pickup zone.
Taxis	Domestic: Aisle A of the Ground Transportation Center, stalls A3 to A10. International: the arrival level outside door A-1.	Door to door.
ATL SkyTrain	Walk out of the west end of the terminal under the covered walkway, then take the escalator up to the station. ATL says it runs 24 hours a day.	The Rental Car Center, open 24 hours, and the ATL West Parking Deck.
Terminal shuttle	International Terminal Arrivals level. At the Rental Car Center, the bottom lower level curb. ATL says it runs about every 15 minutes.	Links the International Terminal, the Domestic Terminal and the Rental Car Center.
Shared-ride and hotel shuttles	Domestic: Aisle B of the Ground Transportation Center for shared rides, Aisle C for hotel shuttles. International: outside on the arrival level, right of door A3.	Hotels and shared-ride stops.

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 16 fare checks from Orlando to Atlanta ran from 5 Sep to 11 Oct 2026. For the return direction, Atlanta to Orlando, EazAir's first 6 checks ran from 11 Sep to 6 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 5 times the lowest. The 16 checks returned 10 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

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)
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)
American: Orlando, FL (MCO) airport information (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)
ATL: How to navigate ATL (no date shown, accessed 17 Oct 2026)
ATL: Frequently asked questions (no date shown, accessed 17 Oct 2026)
MARTA: Airport (no date shown, accessed 17 Oct 2026)
ATL: Ground transportation (no date shown, accessed 17 Oct 2026)
ATL: Rideshare (no date shown, accessed 17 Oct 2026)
ATL: Directions to the Rental Car Center (no date shown, accessed 17 Oct 2026)
JetBlue: Atlanta airport information (no date shown, accessed 17 Oct 2026)
Southwest: Airport information, Atlanta (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 MCO to ATL, 5 Sep 2026 to 11 Oct 2026; ATL to MCO, 11 Sep 2026 to 6 Oct 2026

Frequently asked questions

Where does Southwest depart at Orlando International?

Southwest lists gates 70 to 99 and 100 to 129 at MCO, with trains to gates 100 to 129. It says bags must be checked 45 minutes before scheduled departure.

Which ATL terminal do I land at?

ATL does not publish which side each airline uses. JetBlue lists the Domestic Terminal North and Southwest lists Concourse C, so check your airline app for the others.

How do I get from ATL into Atlanta by train?

MARTA Red and Gold line trains leave from the Airport station, at the west end of the Domestic Terminal between the North and South baggage claims, and run north into Atlanta.

Where is rideshare pickup at Atlanta airport?

ATL says Domestic Terminal pickups are in the North Economy lot. Go through North baggage claim, down to the lower level and out of door LN1. From the South side, follow Rideshare signs to the North Terminal first.

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

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

How far is Orlando from Atlanta?

MCO and ATL are about 404 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.