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Cheap Flights from Orlando to New York

Search Orlando International (MCO) to New York JFK fares, with MCO ticket counter hours and Brightline access, plus AirTrain, ride app and taxi rules at JFK.

MCO to JFK · 945 mi · 2h 38m est.

MCO to JFK
945 miles
2h 38m nonstop (estimated)
4 airlines in our fare results

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Orlando to New York flight insights

Average flight time

~2h 38m (estimated)

MCO → JFK

Cheapest cached price

$188

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Last checked Nov 6, 2026

Planning a trip from Orlando to New York? The average flight time on this route is ~2h 38m (estimated). The lowest fare we recorded on this route recently was $188 (last checked Nov 6, 2026); today's live fare for your dates can differ.

Orlando to New York covers a straight-line distance of about 945 miles. Based on that distance, a nonstop flight would take approximately ~2h 38m (estimated). Actual flight time varies by airline, aircraft and routing.

Orlando to New York at a glance

MCO to JFK is about 945 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 New York on Eazair
Origin	Orlando (MCO)
Destination	New York (JFK)
Average Flight Time	~2h 38m (estimated)
Current Lowest Fare	$188
Fares Last Checked	Nov 6, 2026
Distance	945 miles (MCO to JFK)
Time in New York	Same time as Orlando
Airlines in our fare results	4

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

Flight deals from Orlando to New York

This search pairs Orlando International (MCO) with John F. Kennedy International (JFK). LaGuardia (LGA) and Newark Liberty (EWR) are separate New York airports, and Orlando Sanford (SFB) is separate too, so read the codes before you choose. JetBlue, Delta, American and Sun Country have appeared in EazAir's fare checks for this route. On arrival, Delta uses JFK Terminal 4, JetBlue Terminal 5 and American Terminal 8, where American says it opened a newly transformed customer experience on 21 Apr 2026.

JetBlue lists Terminal C at MCO and recommends arriving 2 hours before a domestic flight; its ticket counter hours there are 3 a.m. to 9 p.m. Coming by Brightline, Terminal C passengers cross the pedestrian bridge from the station. American's counter is in the Main Terminal, open 2:30 a.m. to 8 p.m. daily, and American says it does not accept cash or checks and lists TSA PreCheck as available.

At JFK, ride-app pickups for Terminals 5 and 7 have moved to the Howard Beach AirTrain station, and the AirTrain ride there is free; accessible rides can still meet you at the terminal. Taxis use official stands only, and the airport says to ignore anyone offering rides inside. A taxi to Manhattan is a flat fare plus tolls, surcharges that vary by time and destination, and an optional tip. For rail, ride AirTrain to Jamaica and change to the LIRR.

From 30 Aug to 12 Oct 2026, EazAir recorded its first 23 fare checks on MCO to JFK, each a request for the lowest one-way economy fare for a single adult, departing 30 days later. The highest result reached at least double the lowest, 11 different results came back across the 23 checks, and the lowest was on 13 Sep. Sun Country's base fare includes a personal item but no 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 New York flights

Departure · Orlando

Orlando International (MCO)

Eastern Time

Arrival · New York

John F. Kennedy International (JFK)

Eastern Time

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

About New York

Areas to know in New York

Greenwich Village
SoHo
Williamsburg

Weather in New York

Four distinct seasons, with hot, humid summers and cold winters that bring occasional snow.

Orlando to New York: 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.

LaGuardia (LGA) in Queens and Newark Liberty (EWR) are separate airports, 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.

Leaving from 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.

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 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.

American says it celebrated the grand opening of a newly transformed customer experience at JFK Terminal 8 on 21 Apr 2026.

AirTrain JFK links the terminals for free, every 5 to 15 minutes, and JFK says terminal-to-terminal trips take under 10 minutes.
JFK says redevelopment construction may cause detours and closures on airport roads throughout 2026.
Ride-app pickups for Terminals 5 and 7 moved to the Howard Beach AirTrain station.

Getting from JFK	Where to board	Where it goes
AirTrain JFK	Free between terminals, every 5 to 15 minutes. You pay the AirTrain fare when you enter or leave at Jamaica or Howard Beach.	Jamaica for the LIRR and subway; Howard Beach for the subway.
LIRR from Jamaica	Ride AirTrain to Jamaica. See MTA TrainTime for LIRR times.	Penn Station or Grand Central Madison, in about 20 minutes, according to the Port Authority.
Ride apps at Terminals 5 and 7	Pickups moved to the Howard Beach AirTrain station; the AirTrain ride there is free. Accessible rides can still be picked up at the terminal.	Wherever you booked.
Taxis	Official taxi stands only; ignore anyone offering rides inside the terminal.	A flat fare to Manhattan, plus tolls, surcharges that vary by time and destination, and an optional tip.

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.
Sun Country base fare	Not included. The base fare includes a personal item.	Not included.	Costs extra to choose, or a seat is assigned at check-in.	A change fee and any fare difference may apply. Sun Country says to cancel the original reservation before departure to change the ticket.

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 23 fare checks from Orlando to New York ran from 30 Aug to 12 Oct 2026. For the return direction, New York to Orlando, EazAir's first 11 checks ran from 9 Sep 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 23 checks returned 11 different results. The lowest result came on 13 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)
LaGuardia Airport (no date shown, accessed 17 Oct 2026)
Newark Liberty International Airport (no date shown, accessed 17 Oct 2026)
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: Terminal 5 and 7 ride-app pickup relocation (from 2 May 2025, ongoing, accessed 17 Oct 2026)
JFK: AirTrain (no date shown, accessed 17 Oct 2026)
JFK: Public transport (no date shown, accessed 17 Oct 2026)
JFK: Taxi service (no date shown, accessed 17 Oct 2026)
JFK: Alerts and advisories (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)
Sun Country Stories: Your first Sun Country flight? Here's what to expect from booking to boarding (Jul 10, 2025, accessed 17 Oct 2026)
Sun Country: Contract of Carriage (Updated October 15, 2025, accessed 17 Oct 2026)
EazAir fare checks for MCO to JFK, 30 Aug 2026 to 12 Oct 2026; JFK to MCO, 9 Sep 2026 to 12 Oct 2026

Frequently asked questions

What time does the JetBlue ticket counter open at MCO?

JetBlue lists ticket counter hours of 3 a.m. to 9 p.m. at Orlando International, and recommends arriving 2 hours before a domestic flight.

Where do ride apps pick up at JFK Terminal 5?

Ride-app pickups for Terminals 5 and 7 moved to the Howard Beach AirTrain station, and the AirTrain ride there is free. Accessible ride-app trips can still be picked up at the terminal.

How do I get from JFK into Manhattan by train?

Take AirTrain JFK to Jamaica, paying the AirTrain fare as you leave, then the LIRR to Penn Station or Grand Central Madison. The Port Authority says that leg takes about 20 minutes.

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

American Basic Economy and JetBlue Main Base include one, and Delta says every passenger can bring a carry-on and a personal item free. Sun Country's base fare includes only a personal item.

Does this page search Orlando Sanford or LaGuardia?

No. It searches Orlando International (MCO) to JFK only. Orlando Sanford (SFB), LaGuardia (LGA) and Newark Liberty (EWR) are separate airports.

How far is MCO from JFK?

MCO and JFK are about 945 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.