Travelling from John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK) to Orlando International Airport (MCO): what you need to know
Book a direct flight from John F. Kennedy International Airport to Orlando International Airport and you'll be in the air for an average of 3 hours.
New York and Orlando are in the same timezone, UTC-4.
Flights from JFK to MCO start from 05:15 — the earliest with JetBlue Airways. The last departure is at 21:30 with JetBlue Airways. Overall, there are 420 weekly John F. Kennedy International Airport to Orlando International Airport flights.
To ensure you get on your JFK to MCO flight, leave enough time to check in and find your gate. Arriving two hours ahead of international departures and one hour before domestic flights is the general travel rule.
During popular months such as July, it's best to get to the airport earlier. Arrive two hours before domestic departures and four hours ahead for international flights whenever you're travelling during peak periods in general.
JetBlue Airways has direct flights from John F. Kennedy International Airport to Orlando International Airport. Book with this popular airline, then get ready to discover the sights in Orlando — and maybe even more of United States if you have time.
The airline that serves the most passengers on this route is JetBlue Airways.
With 79.59% of its services arriving as planned, Delta Air Lines is the most punctual carrier operating JFK to MCO flights.
If you'd like to split up your journey, just deselect 'Direct flights only' when searching for your ticket from John F. Kennedy International Airport to Orlando International Airport. Here are the top stopovers between JFK and MCO:
Ronald Reagan National Airport
Baltimore/Wash International Thurgood Marshall Airport
Raleigh-Durham International Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK) to Orlando International Airport (MCO)
Right now, R 1,317 is the cheapest price we've seen for a one-way John F. Kennedy International Airport to Orlando International Airport flight. The best price for a return ticket is R 2,627. Remember that fares could change due to availability when booking.
Get cheap tickets from JFK to MCO by booking seven months ahead. According to our research, that's the sweet spot for landing a bargain.
June is the cheapest month for flights from John F. Kennedy International Airport to Orlando International Airport. If you'd like to fly at a different time of year, the 'Whole month' tool will give you the lowest airfares for every month.
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Handy information about John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK)
The address for JFK is JFK Airport.
When it comes to the on-time performance of John F. Kennedy International Airport, 74.1% of flights meet their scheduled arrival time.
John F. Kennedy International Airport is around 48 kilometres from central New York. If you're driving, ride-sharing or catching a cab from the centre, it'll take you 50 minutes or so to arrive, depending on the traffic.
The trip when using public transport will take about 1 hour 20 minutes.
Searching for a convenient hotel close to JFK? If you're boarding an early flight from John F. Kennedy International Airport to Orlando International Airport, these stays will have you moments from your check-in counter:
Arriving at Orlando International Airport (MCO)
If you're coming in on a late John F. Kennedy International Airport to Orlando International Airport flight, few things beat the convenience of staying near the terminal. Grab your bags from the carousel and then be showered and relaxing soon after at one of these options near MCO:
Pick up an Orlando International Airport rental car and explore Orlando and beyond with your own wheels. Sonic, Dollar and Budget are popular outlets to choose from here.
Lock in the best rate by reserving your vehicle from Orlando International Airport about two weeks in advance of your trip.
Getting from Orlando International Airport (MCO) to central Orlando
You'll find MCO at One Airport Boulevard.
Orlando International Airport is approximately 32 kilometres from the centre of Orlando. The drive time takes around 20 minutes.
When to fly to Orlando International Airport (MCO)
The quietest month for a flight from John F. Kennedy International Airport to Orlando International Airport is May, while July is the busiest. Choose the ideal time to go to Orlando based on whether you prefer a faster pace or a more relaxed vibe.
When reserving your flight from John F. Kennedy International Airport to Orlando International Airport, consider the type of weather you enjoy. July is the warmest month in Orlando, with temperatures ranging from 23ºC (73ºF) to 34ºC (93ºF).
January has average temperatures of between 7ºC (45ºF) and 23ºC (73ºF). Search for cheap tickets from JFK to MCO sometime around then if you want to travel when it's cooler.
Explore more of United States
Orlando is easy to fall in love with, but there are so many other parts of United States just waiting to be discovered. About 209 kilometres north of Orlando, a trip to Jacksonville will keep you busy. Start with attractions like Jacksonville Zoo and Gardens, The Cummer Museum of Art & Gardens and Friendship Fountain.
If you're interested in discovering another major stop in United States, head for Miami, about 338 kilometres south of Orlando. Wynwood Walls, Vizcaya Museum and Gardens and American Airlines Arena are key reasons to visit.