Cheap flights from Newark Liberty to Orlando International from $119
Updated 2026-08-08
938 miles great-circle distance, typically flown in 2h 17m with 6 airlines operating direct service from Newark Liberty (EWR) 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 Newark Liberty
Newark Liberty serves as one of New York's three primary airports and United's principal East Coast hub. Three terminals A, B and C connect via the AirTrain people mover to the NJ Transit and Amtrak rail station, with NJ Transit reaching New York Penn Station in 25 minutes for around $16. Newark fares are typically a few dollars cheaper than JFK on the same routes thanks to United's heavy capacity; international long-haul is the deepest of the three NYC airports for European destinations.
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 EWR to MCO?
| Airline | IATA | Flight time | Cabin |
| United Airlines | UA | 2h 17m | Economy |
| JetBlue Airways | B6 | 2h 17m | Economy |
| Spirit Airlines | NK | 2h 17m | Economy |
| American Airlines | AA | 2h 17m | Economy |
| Delta Air Lines | DL | 2h 17m | Economy |
| Alaska Airlines | AS | 2h 17m | Economy |
6 carriers fly direct on this corridor. Frequencies vary by season — summer and winter holiday peaks see additional flights.
Newark to Orlando FAQs
Direct flights from Newark Liberty (EWR) to Orlando International (MCO) take approximately 2h 17m for the 938-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.
6 carriers operate direct service from Newark Liberty (EWR) to Orlando International (MCO): United Airlines, JetBlue Airways, Spirit Airlines, American Airlines, Delta Air Lines and 1 more. Frequencies vary by season and carrier — United 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.