Cheap flights from Washington Dulles to Orlando International from $119
Updated 2026-08-10
759 miles great-circle distance, typically flown in 1h 56m with 5 airlines operating direct service from Washington Dulles (IAD) 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 Washington Dulles
Washington Dulles International is United Airlines' Mid-Atlantic hub and the larger of the two Washington-region airports. Metro's Silver Line extension opened in 2022, running from the airport's underground station directly to downtown Washington DC in around 50 minutes for $7. International long-haul through IAD is the deepest of any DC-area airport, with United, BA, Virgin Atlantic, Lufthansa, Air France, Qatar, Emirates and Ethiopian all running daily flights to global hubs.
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 IAD to MCO?
| Airline | IATA | Flight time | Cabin |
| United Airlines | UA | 1h 56m | Economy |
| Frontier Airlines | F9 | 1h 56m | Economy |
| American Airlines | AA | 1h 56m | Economy |
| Delta Air Lines | DL | 1h 56m | Economy |
| JetBlue Airways | B6 | 1h 56m | Economy |
5 carriers fly direct on this corridor. Frequencies vary by season — summer and winter holiday peaks see additional flights.
Washington to Orlando FAQs
Direct flights from Washington Dulles (IAD) to Orlando International (MCO) take approximately 1h 56m for the 759-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.
5 carriers operate direct service from Washington Dulles (IAD) to Orlando International (MCO): United Airlines, Frontier Airlines, American Airlines, Delta Air Lines and JetBlue Airways. 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.