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Cheap Flights from Orlando to Dallas

Search Orlando to Dallas fares from partner sites, MCO to DFW, with airline check-in hours in Orlando and terminal and rail notes for arriving at DFW.

MCO to DFW · 983 mi · 2h 43m est.

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

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Orlando to Dallas flight insights

Average flight time

~2h 43m (estimated)

MCO → DFW

Cheapest cached price

$83

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Prices shown may not be current. Last checked: Oct 19, 2026.

Planning a trip from Orlando to Dallas? The average flight time on this route is ~2h 43m (estimated). The lowest fare we recorded on this route recently was $83 (last checked Oct 19, 2026); today's live fare for your dates can differ.

Orlando to Dallas covers a straight-line distance of about 983 miles. Based on that distance, a nonstop flight would take approximately ~2h 43m (estimated). Actual flight time varies by airline, aircraft and routing.

Orlando to Dallas at a glance

MCO to DFW 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 Orlando to Dallas on Eazair
Origin	Orlando (MCO)
Destination	Dallas (DFW)
Average Flight Time	~2h 43m (estimated)
Current Lowest Fare	$83
Fares Last Checked	Oct 19, 2026
Distance	983 miles (MCO to DFW)
Time in Dallas	1 hour behind Orlando
Airlines in our fare results	5

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

Flight deals from Orlando to Dallas

Flights on this page depart Orlando International (MCO) for Dallas Fort Worth International (DFW). JetBlue, American, United, Delta and Southwest have appeared in EazAir's fare checks for this route. DFW lists JetBlue, Delta and United at Terminal E and American across all five terminals, but Southwest is not on DFW's airline list, and Dallas Love Field (DAL) is a separate airport, so check the arrival code. Orlando Sanford International (SFB) is a separate airport.

Check-in times at MCO depend on the airline. JetBlue recommends arriving 2 hours before a domestic flight and lists counter hours of 3 a.m. to 9 p.m. American says its Main Terminal counter is open 2:30 a.m. to 8 p.m. and takes no cash or checks. Southwest says bags must be checked 45 minutes before scheduled departure, and that Gate Link construction from 9 p.m. to 7 a.m. adds a shuttle ride to the gates.

Once you land at DFW, Skylink, the free train inside security, links Terminals A to E and runs 24 hours. Outside the secure area, Terminal Link shuttles connect the terminals instead. From Terminal A Station near Gate A10, the DART Orange Line heads to downtown Dallas, and from Terminal B, TEXRail serves downtown Fort Worth. Taxis wait on the lower level of each terminal, and lower-level ground transportation at Terminal C has shifted during reconstruction.

Between 28 Sep and 17 Oct 2026, EazAir recorded its first 4 fare checks for MCO to DFW, each for the lowest one-way economy fare for one adult, departing 30 days later. The highest result came in at least one and a half times the lowest. Four checks are a small sample. JetBlue Main Base and American Basic Economy include a carry-on, and United Basic Economy 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 Orlando to Dallas flights

Departure · Orlando

Orlando International (MCO)

Eastern Time

Arrival · Dallas

Dallas/Fort Worth International (DFW)

Central Time

Other airports near Dallas: Dallas Love Field (DAL)

About Dallas

Areas to know in Dallas

Deep Ellum
Uptown
Bishop Arts District

Weather in Dallas

Hot, humid summers and mild winters. Spring and fall are generally the most comfortable seasons for outdoor sightseeing.

Orlando to Dallas: 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.

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

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 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.

From DFW's airline gate table, which shows no date.

DFW has five terminals, A to E. Skylink, the free train inside security, links all five 24 hours a day, about every 2 minutes, with an average ride of about 5 minutes.
Outside the secure area, DFW's Terminal Link shuttles connect the terminals.
Terminal C is under reconstruction near Gates C28 to C33. DFW says lower-level ground transportation and shuttle stops have shifted, and Terminal Link at Terminal C now has one stop, on the lower level near Gate C17.

Getting around DFW	How it works	Where it goes
Skylink	Free train inside security, 24 hours, about every 2 minutes. Average ride about 5 minutes.	All five terminals.
DART Orange Line	DFW Airport Terminal A Station, near Gate A10.	Downtown Dallas.
DART Silver Line	Terminal B. Opened 25 Oct 2025; every 30 minutes at weekday peak and every 60 minutes at other times.	Plano, with stops in several cities along the way. It does not go to downtown Dallas.
TEXRail	Terminal B.	Downtown Fort Worth.
Taxis	Lower level of Terminals A, B, C, D and E. DFW says a guest assistant is at the taxi stands from 8 a.m. to midnight.	Dallas and Fort Worth area.

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.

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 4 fare checks from Orlando to Dallas ran from 28 Sep to 17 Oct 2026. For the return direction, Dallas to Orlando, EazAir's first 18 checks ran from 12 Sep to 16 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 one and a half times the lowest. With only 4 checks, this cannot show a pattern. 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)
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: Construction at DFW (no date shown, accessed 17 Oct 2026)
DFW: Ground transportation (no date shown, accessed 17 Oct 2026)
DFW: Transportation (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)
City of Dallas: Love Field FAQs (no date shown, accessed 17 Oct 2026)
Southwest: Atlanta to Dallas (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)
EazAir fare checks for MCO to DFW, 28 Sep 2026 to 17 Oct 2026; DFW to MCO, 12 Sep 2026 to 16 Oct 2026

Frequently asked questions

How do I get to Orlando airport by train?

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. SunRail riders change at Sand Lake Road to LYNX 11, 42 or 311.

When should I check bags with Southwest at MCO?

Southwest says bags must be checked 45 minutes before scheduled departure. It also says MCO has TSA PreCheck and CLEAR for passengers making a connection.

Which Dallas airport does this page search?

Dallas Fort Worth International (DFW). Dallas Love Field (DAL) is a separate airport, and Southwest is not on DFW's airline list, so check the arrival code on each result.

Is there a train from DFW to Plano?

Yes. The DART Silver Line, which opened on 25 Oct 2025, runs from DFW Terminal B to Plano. It does not go to downtown Dallas; for downtown, use the DART Orange Line from Terminal A Station.

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

JetBlue Main Base, American Basic Economy, Delta Main Basic and Southwest Basic allow a carry-on plus a personal item. United Basic Economy does not include a carry-on on domestic flights, except for some MileagePlus members.

How far is Orlando from Dallas?

MCO and DFW 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.