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Cheap Flights from Seattle to Orlando

Compare partner fares from Seattle to Orlando, plan your Sea-Tac checkpoint, and see how Brightline, SunRail and LYNX connect with Orlando International.

SEA to MCO · 2,551 mi · 5h 59m est.

SEA to MCO
2,551 miles
5h 59m nonstop (estimated)
6 airlines in our fare results

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Seattle to Orlando flight insights

Average flight time

~5h 59m (estimated)

SEA → MCO

Cheapest cached price

$250

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Prices shown may not be current. Last checked: Oct 23, 2026.

Planning a trip from Seattle to Orlando? The average flight time on this route is ~5h 59m (estimated). The lowest fare we recorded on this route recently was $250 (last checked Oct 23, 2026); today's live fare for your dates can differ.

Seattle to Orlando covers a straight-line distance of about 2,551 miles. Based on that distance, a nonstop flight would take approximately ~5h 59m (estimated). Actual flight time varies by airline, aircraft and routing.

Seattle to Orlando at a glance

SEA to MCO is about 2,551 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 Seattle to Orlando on Eazair
Origin	Seattle (SEA)
Destination	Orlando (MCO)
Average Flight Time	~5h 59m (estimated)
Current Lowest Fare	$250
Fares Last Checked	Oct 23, 2026
Distance	2,551 miles (SEA to MCO)
Time in Orlando	3 hours ahead of Seattle
Airlines in our fare results	6

Local time in Orlando is 3 hours ahead of Seattle. Seattle is on Pacific Time, Orlando on Eastern Time.

Flight deals from Seattle to Orlando

This route page checks fares from Seattle-Tacoma International (SEA) to Orlando International (MCO). Southwest, United, American, Delta, Sun Country and Frontier have appeared in EazAir's fare checks for this route. In Seattle, SEA's own guide says Delta and United use the S and A gates. In Orlando, Southwest's MCO page lists gates 70 to 99 and 100 to 129. Paine Field (PAE) north of Seattle and Orlando Sanford (SFB) are different airports, so confirm the codes on your ticket.

SEA says Checkpoints 1, 2 and 3 sit closest to the A and S gates used by Delta and United. If you would rather not queue, SEA Spot Saver gives a free screening time at Checkpoint 4 between 4 a.m. and 10 p.m., bookable up to five days before your flight for groups of up to 10. SEA recommends arriving two hours before a domestic departure and notes that over a third of daily passengers turn up before 9 a.m.

Brightline Orlando Station sits next to Parking Garage C, with a terminal link to the Main Terminal for Terminals A and B and a pedestrian bridge to Terminal C. Brightline lists trains to West Palm Beach in about two hours and Miami in three hours thirty minutes, with Fort Lauderdale, Boca Raton and Aventura stations too. SunRail has no airport stop; LYNX 11, 42 and 311 run to Sand Lake Road station, and SunRail lists 12 minutes for that trip on Route 311. SunRail says it runs Monday to Friday only.

EazAir's first 11 fare checks for SEA to MCO ran from 12 Sep to 6 Oct 2026. Each looked for the lowest one-way economy fare for one adult, departing 30 days after the check, and the 11 checks returned 10 different results. The highest was at least double the lowest, which came on 14 Sep. Search your own dates, and check the final price, bags and fare rules on the partner site before you pay.

Airports for Seattle to Orlando flights

Departure · Seattle

Seattle-Tacoma International (SEA)

Pacific 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.

Seattle 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.

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

Paine Field (PAE) in Everett, north of Seattle, is a separate airport with its own passenger terminal. Check that your ticket says SEA if you plan to use Sea-Tac.

Leaving from Seattle-Tacoma International (SEA)

Airline	SEA gates
Delta	S and A gates
United	S and A gates
Other airlines	Check your boarding pass or airline app.

Take the Link light rail 1 Line to SeaTac/Airport station. Sound Transit says the pedestrian bridge from the station is open 24 hours, and SEA runs a free Train-to-Plane shuttle from 5 a.m. to midnight.
SEA says app-based rideshares drop off at the terminal on the airport drives. If you are dropped on the baggage claim level, take the elevator or escalator up to ticketing.
SEA says Checkpoints 1, 2 and 3 are closest to the A and S gates, and lists Checkpoint 4 as open 24 hours. SEA says checkpoint hours may change.
SEA lists TSA PreCheck at Checkpoint 3 from 4 a.m. to 8 p.m. CLEAR is at Checkpoint 1, which SEA lists as open from 4 a.m. to 8 p.m.
SEA Spot Saver is a free security time reservation, offered at Checkpoint 4 from 4 a.m. to 10 p.m. SEA says you can book up to five days before your flight, for groups of up to 10.
SEA advises arriving two hours before a domestic departure and says over a third of daily passengers arrive before 9 a.m. SEA is working to restore live wait times on the flySEA app and website, so check the signs in the terminal.

Arriving at Orlando International (MCO)

Airline	MCO terminal
American	Ticket counter in the Main Terminal
Southwest	Gates 70 to 99 and 100 to 129
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.
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.
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 11 fare checks from Seattle to Orlando ran from 12 Sep to 6 Oct 2026. For the return direction, Orlando to Seattle, EazAir's first 5 checks ran from 28 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 double the lowest. The 11 checks returned 10 different results. The lowest result came on 14 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

SEA: Security screening and checkpoints (no date shown, accessed 17 Oct 2026)
SEA: SEA Spot Saver (no date shown, accessed 17 Oct 2026)
SEA: Estimated checkpoint wait times (no date shown, accessed 17 Oct 2026)
SEA: All aboard the SEA Underground (September 2, 2025, accessed 17 Oct 2026)
SEA: Public transit, Link light rail (no date shown, accessed 17 Oct 2026)
SEA: App-based rideshare (no date shown, accessed 17 Oct 2026)
Sound Transit: SeaTac/Airport Station (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)
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)
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)
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 SEA to MCO, 12 Sep 2026 to 6 Oct 2026; MCO to SEA, 28 Sep 2026 to 16 Oct 2026

Frequently asked questions

Which Sea-Tac checkpoint should I use for a Delta or United flight?

SEA says Checkpoints 1, 2 and 3 are closest to the A and S gates, where its guide places Delta and United. Every checkpoint gives access to all gates, and Checkpoint 4 is listed as open 24 hours.

Where is TSA PreCheck at Seattle-Tacoma International?

SEA lists TSA PreCheck at Checkpoint 3 from 4 a.m. to 8 p.m., and CLEAR at Checkpoint 1 during the same hours. SEA says checkpoint hours may change.

Can I take a train from Orlando International to Miami?

Brightline Orlando Station is next to MCO's Parking Garage C, and Brightline lists Orlando to Miami at three hours thirty minutes. A fare applies, so check Brightline for times.

How do I reach gates 100 to 129 at MCO?

Southwest says passengers ride trains to reach gates 100 to 129, and that all its international flights at MCO leave from those gates. Gates can change, so check your boarding pass.

Is a carry-on included with the lowest fares from Seattle to Orlando?

Only on some airlines. American Basic Economy, Delta Main Basic and Southwest Basic include one. United Basic Economy on domestic flights, Frontier without a bundle and the Sun Country base fare allow a personal item only.

How far apart are SEA and MCO?

SEA and MCO are about 2551 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.