Cheap flights from Austin-Bergstrom International to Orlando International from $119
Updated 2026-07-07
992 miles great-circle distance, typically flown in 2h 24m with 8 airlines operating direct service from Austin-Bergstrom International (AUS) to Orlando International (MCO). Fares on this corridor stay relatively stable across the year — booking 4–8 weeks ahead and choosing a midweek departure typically secures the best price.
Flying from Austin-Bergstrom International
Austin-Bergstrom International sits about 5 miles southeast of downtown Austin on a former air force base. Southwest carries the most passengers, with American, Delta and United running large operations and British Airways, Lufthansa and KLM flying nonstop to Europe. The single Barbara Jordan Terminal is served by CapMetro Route 20 and the faster Route 100 Airport Flyer, reaching downtown in about 30 minutes for $1.25 — far below the roughly $30 rideshare fare. Fares spike around SXSW in March, ACL in October and the Formula 1 weekend, so avoid those windows for the lowest prices.
Arriving in Orlando
Orlando International is 14 miles south of downtown Orlando and 18 miles east of Walt Disney World. Lynx bus 11 reaches downtown Orlando in 50 minutes; Brightline rail service to Miami, West Palm Beach and Fort Lauderdale launched 2023. Fares peak around school holidays — late June through early August, mid-March, and Christmas/New Year week — and drop sharply in late August through October before the holiday-season rebound.
Who flies AUS to MCO?
| Airline | IATA | Flight time | Cabin |
| Southwest Airlines | WN | 2h 24m | Economy |
| American Airlines | AA | 2h 24m | Economy |
| Delta Air Lines | DL | 2h 24m | Economy |
| United Airlines | UA | 2h 24m | Economy |
| Spirit Airlines | NK | 2h 24m | Economy |
| Frontier Airlines | F9 | 2h 24m | Economy |
| JetBlue Airways | B6 | 2h 24m | Economy |
| Alaska Airlines | AS | 2h 24m | Economy |
8 carriers fly direct on this corridor. Frequencies vary by season — summer and winter holiday peaks see additional flights.
Austin to Orlando FAQs
Direct flights from Austin-Bergstrom International (AUS) to Orlando International (MCO) take approximately 2h 24m for the 992-mile journey, plus 30–60 minutes of taxi, climb and descent. Total airport-to-airport time depends on cruise winds and air-traffic queueing on approach.
8 carriers operate direct service from Austin-Bergstrom International (AUS) to Orlando International (MCO): Southwest Airlines, American Airlines, Delta Air Lines, United Airlines, Spirit Airlines and 3 more. Frequencies vary by season and carrier — Southwest Airlines typically operates the highest weekly count on this corridor.
No — United States is domestic travel for US citizens. A US passport is not required for the 50 states, DC or US territories (Puerto Rico, US Virgin Islands, Guam, American Samoa, Northern Mariana Islands), though Real ID-compliant ID is required at TSA from May 2025.
Orlando International (MCO) is the primary international airport for Orlando. Allow 30–60 minutes for the ground transfer by train, express bus, taxi or rideshare depending on traffic and time of day. See the airport's official website for current train and shuttle timetables.