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Cheap Flights from Phoenix to Orlando

Search Phoenix Sky Harbor (PHX) to Orlando International (MCO) fares, with Sky Train, light rail and Waymo drop-off notes at PHX and MCO gate and Brightline tips.

PHX to MCO · 1,845 mi · 4h 31m est.

PHX to MCO
1,845 miles
4h 31m nonstop (estimated)
5 airlines in our fare results

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Phoenix to Orlando flight insights

Average flight time

~4h 31m (estimated)

PHX → MCO

Cheapest cached price

$171

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

Planning a trip from Phoenix to Orlando? The average flight time on this route is ~4h 31m (estimated). The lowest fare we recorded on this route recently was $171 (last checked Oct 27, 2026); today's live fare for your dates can differ.

Phoenix to Orlando covers a straight-line distance of about 1,845 miles. Based on that distance, a nonstop flight would take approximately ~4h 31m (estimated). Actual flight time varies by airline, aircraft and routing.

Phoenix to Orlando at a glance

PHX to MCO is about 1,845 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 Phoenix to Orlando on Eazair
Origin	Phoenix (PHX)
Destination	Orlando (MCO)
Average Flight Time	~4h 31m (estimated)
Current Lowest Fare	$171
Fares Last Checked	Oct 27, 2026
Distance	1,845 miles (PHX to MCO)
Time in Orlando	2 hours ahead of Phoenix until Mar 14, 2027
Airlines in our fare results	5

Local time in Orlando is 2 hours ahead of Phoenix until Mar 14, 2027, then 3 hours ahead of Phoenix. Phoenix is on Mountain Standard Time, Orlando on Eastern Time.

Flight deals from Phoenix to Orlando

Fares on this page are for Phoenix Sky Harbor International (PHX) to Orlando International (MCO). Mesa Gateway (AZA) and Orlando Sanford (SFB) are separate airports. Sky Harbor's undated nonstop list shows American, Frontier and Southwest serving MCO; flights and stops change, so check every result. Southwest, Delta, United, American and JetBlue have appeared in EazAir's fare checks for this route. Arriving in Orlando, JetBlue lists Terminal C, Southwest lists gates 70 to 99 and 100 to 129, and American's ticket counter is in the Main Terminal.

At Sky Harbor, Southwest and American leave from Terminal 4, Delta and United from Terminal 3. Valley Metro Rail riders get off at 44th Street/Washington and use the moving-sidewalk walkway to the 44th Street station of the free PHX Sky Train, which serves both terminals. Returning a rental car? The Sky Train also runs from the Rental Car Center around the clock. PHX says Waymo offers curbside drop-off at the Terminal 3 and Terminal 4 ride share locations.

At MCO, Southwest says passengers ride trains to reach gates 100 to 129, and from 9 p.m. to 7 a.m. Gate Link construction means shuttles run between Terminal A and the gate area. Brightline Orlando Station sits beside Parking Garage C, roughly a 5-minute walk by skyway from level 5, and Brightline lists stations including West Palm Beach, Fort Lauderdale, Boca Raton, Aventura and Miami. A fare applies on the train.

EazAir's first 3 fare checks on PHX to MCO fell between 28 Sep and 15 Oct 2026, each for one adult's lowest one-way economy fare, departing 30 days later. The highest result was less than one and a half times the lowest, and with only 3 checks, this cannot show a pattern. JetBlue Main Base and Southwest Basic both allow 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 Phoenix to Orlando flights

Departure · Phoenix

Phoenix Sky Harbor International (PHX)

Mountain Standard 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.

Phoenix 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.

Phoenix Sky Harbor International's nonstop list (no date shown) shows Orlando (MCO) served by American, Frontier and Southwest. Schedules change, so check the stops shown with each result.

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

Mesa Gateway Airport (AZA) in Mesa is a separate airport that also serves the Phoenix area, so check the airport code on every result.

Leaving from Phoenix Sky Harbor International (PHX)

Airline	PHX terminal
Southwest	Terminal 4
American	Terminal 4
Delta	Terminal 3
United	Terminal 3
Other airlines	Check your boarding pass or airline app.

Valley Metro Rail stops at 44th Street/Washington, which connects by a walkway with moving sidewalks to the 44th Street PHX Sky Train station. The free Sky Train runs to Terminals 3 and 4.
If you are returning a rental car, the free PHX Sky Train runs from the Rental Car Center to both terminals around the clock.
PHX says Waymo offers curbside drop-off at the Terminal 3 and Terminal 4 ride share locations.
The Terminal 3 checkpoint is open 24 hours, with TSA PreCheck from 5 a.m. to 2 p.m.
Terminal 4 has checkpoints A to D. Checkpoint A is open 24 hours, and TSA PreCheck runs from 5 a.m. to 7 p.m. PHX says PreCheck hours may change.
PHX asks domestic travelers to arrive 2 hours before departure. Wait times are on the skyharbor.com home page and on terminal screens.

Arriving at 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.

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.
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 3 fare checks from Phoenix to Orlando ran from 28 Sep to 15 Oct 2026. For the return direction, Orlando to Phoenix, EazAir's first check was on 7 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 less than one and a half times the lowest. With only 3 checks, this cannot show a pattern. Search your own dates for current prices.

Sources

Phoenix Sky Harbor: Passenger airlines (no date shown, accessed 17 Oct 2026)
Phoenix Sky Harbor: PHX Sky Train (no date shown, accessed 17 Oct 2026)
Phoenix Sky Harbor: Security screening (no date shown, accessed 17 Oct 2026)
Phoenix Sky Harbor: Light rail connection (no date shown, accessed 17 Oct 2026)
Phoenix Sky Harbor: Ride share (no date shown, accessed 17 Oct 2026)
Phoenix Sky Harbor: Summer travel tips (19 May 2026, accessed 17 Oct 2026)
Phoenix Sky Harbor: Public transportation (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)
Phoenix Sky Harbor: Where we fly (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 PHX to MCO, 28 Sep 2026 to 15 Oct 2026; MCO to PHX, 7 Oct 2026 to 7 Oct 2026

Frequently asked questions

How do I get to Phoenix Sky Harbor on light rail?

Ride Valley Metro Rail to 44th Street/Washington, take the walkway with moving sidewalks to the 44th Street Sky Train station, then the free PHX Sky Train to Terminal 3 or 4.

Which terminal do I leave from at PHX?

Southwest and American use Terminal 4, and Delta and United use Terminal 3. For other airlines, check your boarding pass or airline app.

Where does JetBlue arrive at Orlando International?

JetBlue lists Terminal C at MCO. Brightline says a pedestrian bridge connects Terminal C to its Orlando station.

Is construction affecting Southwest gates at MCO?

Southwest says that from 9 p.m. to 7 a.m., Gate Link construction means shuttles carry passengers between Terminal A and the gate area, so plan for extra time.

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

Southwest Basic, JetBlue Main Base, American Basic Economy and Delta Main Basic include a carry-on. United Basic Economy includes only a personal item on domestic flights, with exceptions for MileagePlus Premier members, those traveling with one, and qualifying cardholders.

How far is PHX from MCO?

PHX and MCO are about 1845 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.

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.