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Cheap Flights from Raleigh to Orlando

Compare partner results from Raleigh-Durham (RDU) to Orlando International (MCO), with the nonstop airlines RDU lists, the right terminal for each, and rail links at MCO.

RDU to MCO · 535 mi · 1h 47m est.

RDU to MCO
535 miles
1h 47m nonstop (estimated)
3 airlines in our fare results

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Raleigh to Orlando flight insights

Average flight time

~1h 47m (estimated)

RDU → MCO

Cheapest cached price

$109

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Last checked Oct 22, 2026

Planning a trip from Raleigh to Orlando? The average flight time on this route is ~1h 47m (estimated). The lowest fare we recorded on this route recently was $109 (last checked Oct 22, 2026); today's live fare for your dates can differ.

Raleigh (RDU) and Orlando (MCO) are about 535 miles apart in a straight line. Flight times vary by airline, direction and routing, so check the scheduled time shown with each result.

Raleigh to Orlando at a glance

RDU to MCO is about 535 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 Raleigh to Orlando on Eazair
Origin	Raleigh (RDU)
Destination	Orlando (MCO)
Average Flight Time	~1h 47m (estimated)
Current Lowest Fare	$109
Fares Last Checked	Oct 22, 2026
Distance	535 miles (RDU to MCO)
Time in Orlando	Same time as Raleigh
Airlines in our fare results	3

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

Flight deals from Raleigh to Orlando

RDU's nonstop destinations page, checked 22 Oct 2026, lists four airlines to Orlando International (MCO): Breeze, Delta, Frontier and Southwest. Southwest's route pages add that it flies the pair nonstop in both directions, 2 times a day Monday to Friday and 3 times a day on Saturdays and Sundays. RDU says seasonal service and schedules may vary. This page searches RDU to MCO, not Orlando Sanford (SFB). Delta, United and American have appeared in EazAir's fare checks for this route.

RDU splits these airlines across two terminals, so confirm yours before you leave home. Southwest and Breeze fly from Terminal 1; Delta, Frontier, American and United use Terminal 2. RDU says TSA opens both checkpoints at 3:30 a.m. and closes them at 10:30 p.m. daily, each with PreCheck lanes, and CLEAR kiosks sit in the ticketing areas before security. RDU asks for at least 2 hours before a domestic flight. GoTriangle buses stop between Zones 2 and 3 at Terminal 1 and between Zones 6 and 7 at Terminal 2.

At MCO, Breeze says it operates from Terminal B, and Southwest lists gates 70 to 99 and 100 to 129. Southwest warns that from 9 p.m. to 7 a.m., Gate Link construction moves passengers by shuttle between Terminal A and the gate area, so plan for extra time. Going on to South Florida? Brightline Orlando Station, beside Parking Garage C, has trains to West Palm Beach in about two hours and Miami in three hours thirty minutes, according to Brightline.

EazAir's first fare check for Raleigh to Orlando was on 22 Oct 2026, for the lowest one-way economy fare for one adult, departing 30 days later. One check cannot show a pattern. Seat rules differ on the basic fares: Delta assigns Main Basic seats after check-in, American gives a free seat at check-in, and United assigns Basic Economy seats before boarding. Search your own dates, and check the final price, bags and fare rules on the partner site before you pay.

Airports for Raleigh to Orlando flights

Departure · Raleigh

Raleigh-Durham International (RDU)

Eastern 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.

Raleigh to Orlando: airport and fare guide

Airport details were checked on 17 Oct 2026 and route details on 22 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.

Raleigh-Durham International's nonstop list (no date shown) shows nonstop flights from Raleigh to Orlando (MCO) on Breeze, Delta, 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.

About this route

RDU's nonstop destinations page, checked 22 Oct 2026, lists Breeze, Delta, Frontier and Southwest to Orlando International (MCO), and Southwest's route pages say it flies the route nonstop in both directions.

RDU's nonstop destinations page lists Orlando International (MCO) with Breeze, Delta, Frontier and Southwest, and notes that seasonal service and schedules may vary.
Southwest says it flies nonstop from Raleigh/Durham to Orlando 2 times per day Monday to Friday and 3 times per day on Saturdays and Sundays.
Southwest's Orlando to Raleigh/Durham page gives the same nonstop pattern: 2 times per day Monday to Friday and 3 times per day on Saturdays and Sundays.
RDU's nonstop list names Orlando International (MCO) as its only Orlando destination. Orlando Sanford (SFB) does not appear on it.
At RDU, Southwest and Breeze fly from Terminal 1, while Delta and Frontier fly from Terminal 2, according to the airport's airline list.
Breeze says it operates out of Terminal B at Orlando International Airport, and its Orlando page lists Raleigh, NC (RDU) among its destinations.
Southwest's route pages for this city pair name Orlando International Airport as the Orlando airport.

Leaving from Raleigh-Durham International (RDU)

Airline	RDU terminal
American	Terminal 2
Delta	Terminal 2
United	Terminal 2
Other airlines	Check your boarding pass or airline app.

GoTriangle says the RDU Shuttle runs from the Regional Transit Center to RDU Monday to Saturday, 6 a.m. to 6 p.m. Route 700 from Durham Station and Routes 800 and 805 from Chapel Hill connect there.
GoTriangle Route 100 runs from downtown Raleigh to Terminals 1 and 2 in the evening Monday to Saturday and all day Sunday. Check GoTriangle's timetable for the evening start.
RDU says ride app and prearranged transportation services pick up and drop off at RDU, and walk-up taxis serve both terminals. RDU says to confirm which terminal your airline uses before you leave home.
RDU says TSA opens the checkpoints in Terminals 1 and 2 at 3:30 a.m. daily and closes them at 10:30 p.m. daily.
RDU says both checkpoints have TSA PreCheck lanes, and CLEAR is available in both terminals, with kiosks in the ticketing area before security.
RDU asks travelers to arrive at least 2 hours before domestic flights and at least 3 hours before international flights.
RDU said Terminal 2 expansion work would start in early January 2026, with all ticket counters and checkpoint lanes staying open. RDU expects John Brantley Boulevard road impacts to begin in mid-2027.

Arriving at Orlando International (MCO)

Airline	MCO terminal
American	Ticket counter in the Main Terminal
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.

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 fare check from Raleigh to Orlando was on 22 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. One check cannot show a pattern. Search your own dates for current prices.

Sources

RDU: Nonstop destinations (no date shown, accessed 22 Oct 2026)
Southwest: Flights from Raleigh/Durham to Orlando (no date shown, accessed 22 Oct 2026)
Southwest: Flights from Orlando to Raleigh/Durham (no date shown, accessed 22 Oct 2026)
RDU: Airlines (no date shown, accessed 22 Oct 2026)
Breeze: Flights from Orlando, FL (no date shown, accessed 22 Oct 2026)
RDU: Bus and rail service (no date shown, accessed 17 Oct 2026)
RDU: Taxis and prearranged pickups (no date shown, accessed 17 Oct 2026)
RDU: Security FAQ (no date shown, accessed 17 Oct 2026)
RDU: Security screening tips (no date shown, accessed 17 Oct 2026)
RDU: Travel tips (no date shown, accessed 17 Oct 2026)
RDU: Construction to begin in Terminal 2 in January 2026 (no date shown, accessed 17 Oct 2026)
RDU: Roadway construction, customer impacts ahead (no date shown, accessed 17 Oct 2026)
RDU: Ground transportation (no date shown, accessed 17 Oct 2026)
GoTriangle: Your ride to the airport (no date shown, accessed 17 Oct 2026)
GoTriangle: Route 100 timetable (March 2026, accessed 17 Oct 2026)
JetBlue: Orlando, FL (MCO) airport information (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)
United: Basic Economy FAQ (no date shown, accessed 17 Oct 2026)
EazAir fare checks for RDU to MCO, 22 Oct 2026 to 22 Oct 2026

Frequently asked questions

Which airlines fly nonstop from Raleigh-Durham to Orlando?

RDU's nonstop destinations page lists Breeze, Delta, Frontier and Southwest to Orlando International (MCO), and notes that seasonal service and schedules may vary. Southwest says it flies the route 2 times a day Monday to Friday and 3 times a day on Saturdays and Sundays.

Do flights from Raleigh go to Orlando International or Orlando Sanford?

RDU's nonstop list names Orlando International (MCO) as its only Orlando destination, and Southwest's route pages for this pair name Orlando International too. Orlando Sanford (SFB) is a separate airport in Sanford, so check the airport on each result.

Which RDU terminal do I need for my airline?

Southwest and Breeze fly from Terminal 1. Delta, Frontier, American and United use Terminal 2. RDU said Terminal 2 expansion work would keep all ticket counters and checkpoint lanes open.

Which Orlando terminal do Breeze and Southwest use?

Breeze says it operates out of Terminal B at Orlando International. Southwest lists gates 70 to 99 and 100 to 129 at MCO, and says passengers ride trains to reach gates 100 to 129.

Can I get to RDU by bus from Raleigh or Durham?

GoTriangle says its RDU Shuttle runs from the Regional Transit Center to the airport Monday to Saturday, 6 a.m. to 6 p.m., with Route 700 from Durham Station connecting there. Route 100 links downtown Raleigh with both terminals in the evening Monday to Saturday and all day Sunday.

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

Delta says every passenger can bring one carry-on and one personal item free, and American Basic Economy includes both. United Basic Economy on domestic flights allows a personal item only, unless you are a MileagePlus Premier member, travel with one, or hold a qualifying MileagePlus card.

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
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.