Flying from Gold Coast Airport (OOL) to Orlando International Airport (MCO): what you need to know
The timezone in Orlando is UTC-4, which is 14 hours behind Gold Coast.
For a smooth journey, turn up at the airport two hours ahead of international flights and one hour before domestic departures. This way, you can comfortably catch your OOL to MCO flight.
Flying during a peak time like January? School holidays and other popular periods can mean longer queues at security. Play things extra safe and arrive up to four hours ahead of an international flight and two hours before domestic departures.
How to find the cheapest flights from Gold Coast Airport (OOL) to Orlando International Airport (MCO)
R 15,146 is the best price for a one-way Gold Coast Airport to Orlando International Airport flight. A return flight starts at R 15,742. These prices may change depending on availability.
To get your hands on cheap tickets from OOL to MCO, book in advance. Airlines typically offer the most competitive fares when flights are first released.
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Handy information about Gold Coast Airport (OOL)
74.82% of flights taking off from Gold Coast Airport arrive at their destination on time.
To get to Gold Coast Airport from central Gold Coast, it takes about 25 minutes if you're travelling by car. Of course, this depends on traffic. It's approximately 27 kilometres from the airport to the city centre.
Planning to catch public transport? You can expect a journey time of around 1 hour 40 minutes.
Taking an early flight from Gold Coast Airport to Orlando International Airport? Avoid the stress of rushing to the airport (and sneak in some extra precious sleep) by picking one of these stays close to OOL:
Arriving at Orlando International Airport (MCO)
The last thing you want is a lengthy journey to your hotel if you're getting in late on a Gold Coast Airport to Orlando International Airport flight. Book one of these accommodation options near MCO instead:
Follow your own route with an Orlando International Airport rental car. Book your wheels from Sonic, Dollar or Budget and find adventure across Orlando and beyond.
To get the best deal, book your ride from Orlando International Airport around two weeks in advance.
Getting from Orlando International Airport (MCO) to central Orlando
MCO is located at One Airport Boulevard.
Orlando International Airport is approximately 32 kilometres from central Orlando. The drive time takes around 20 minutes.
When to fly to Orlando International Airport (MCO)
July is the busiest month for flights from Gold Coast Airport to Orlando International Airport. For smaller crowds, go to Orlando in May.
Book your flight from Gold Coast Airport to Orlando International Airport for July if you'd like to explore Orlando during its warmest month. You can expect temperatures of between 23ºC (73ºF) and 34ºC (93ºF).
If you want to travel in cooler conditions, look for a cheap ticket from OOL to MCO in January. Average temperatures are between 7ºC (45ºF) and 23ºC (73ºF) then.
Explore more of United States
Jacksonville is just one of the many cities in United States waiting to be explored after you've seen Orlando. Around 209 kilometres away to the north, top sights here include Jacksonville Zoo and Gardens, The Cummer Museum of Art & Gardens and Friendship Fountain.
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