Flying from Rome to Orlando International Airport (MCO): What you need to know
Rome has a couple of airports where you can start your adventure. Check out your options for reserving a flight from Rome to Orlando International Airport (MCO) heading out from Leonardo da Vinci-Fiumicino Airport (FCO) or Ciampino-G. B. Pastine International Airport (CIA).
Orlando is five hours behind Rome. Orlando International Airport is located in Orlando, which operates on the UTC-4 timezone.
For a smooth journey, arrive at the airport two hours ahead of international flights and an hour before domestic departures. This ensures you have enough time to board your flight from Rome to MCO.
Longer lines at security and check-in are more likely if you're jetting off during high season, so allow some extra wiggle room. The recommendation for peak periods? Arrive up to four hours early for international flights and two hours for domestic departures.
Airports in Rome
Leonardo da Vinci-Fiumicino Airport (FCO)
We make it a breeze to find cheap flights from Rome to MCO that include a stopover. To explore all the options leaving from Leonardo da Vinci-Fiumicino Airport (FCO), deselect 'Direct flights only.' Then, pick a flight offering a stop long enough to tour your chosen city. Top stopovers between FCO and MCO include:
Logan International Airport (BOS)
Miami International Airport (MIA)
London Gatwick Airport (LGW)
FCO is about 32 kilometres from central Rome. If you're catching a cab, ride-sharing or driving from the centre, it'll take 40 minutes or so to get there, depending on the traffic. If you're planning to take public transport, expect the travel time to be around 50 minutes.
Catching an early flight from Rome to Orlando International Airport? Avoid the last-minute rush to the terminal (and enjoy a few extra z's) by staying at one of these stays near Leonardo da Vinci-Fiumicino Airport:
When it comes to Leonardo da Vinci-Fiumicino Airport's on-time performance, data shows 70.57% of flights arrive within the scheduled time frame.
Ciampino-G. B. Pastine International Airport (CIA)
Schedule a stopover during your journey at Manchester Airport (MAN). It's a key transfer point for flights from Rome to Orlando International Airport (MCO) departing Ciampino-G. B. Pastine International Airport.
You can get to CIA from central Rome in about 40 minutes by car, depending on traffic. The ride by public transport takes roughly 1 hour 40 minutes to cover the 18 kilometres or so.
Got a crack-of-dawn departure? Think about checking in to one of these hotels near Ciampino-G. B. Pastine International Airport the day before your Rome to MCO flight:
Ciampino-G. B. Pastine International Airport has an on-time performance of 73.18%. This figure gives an insight into how frequently flights that depart from this airport arrive on schedule.
About Orlando International Airport (MCO)
The last thing you need is a long journey to your hotel if you're getting in late on a flight from Rome to Orlando International Airport. Make yourself comfy at one of these accommodation options near MCO instead:
Travel at your own speed with an Orlando International Airport rental car. Pick up your wheels from Sonic, Dollar or Budget and find adventure across Orlando and beyond.
Booking your vehicle around two weeks ahead of your Rome to Orlando International Airport flight can help you lock in a great deal.
MCO is located at One Airport Boulevard.
How to find the cheapest flights from Rome to Orlando International Airport (MCO)
The cheapest price we've found for a one-way ticket from Rome to Orlando International Airport is R 3,975. For a return flight on this route, the best price is R 7,792. Depending on when you want to go and the availability, these fares could change.
To find cheap flights from Rome to MCO, book early. Airlines tend to offer lower prices when tickets are first released.
Cheap Rome to Orlando International Airport tickets are easier to find when your travel dates are flexible. Use the 'Whole month' search tool to compare fares throughout the month and then fly out on the cheapest day.
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Filters make it easier to find a bargain for your flight from Rome to Orlando International Airport. Choose the flight times, carriers and stops that match your plans. Then sort the results by 'Cheapest' to bring up the lowest fares right away.
The best time to fly from Rome to Orlando International Airport (MCO)
Think about the kind of holiday you want when deciding your trip dates. May is the quietest month to go to Orlando. July is when most people book flights from Rome to Orlando International Airport (MCO), which may be perfect if you enjoy travelling when it's busier.
Before locking in your Rome to MCO plane ticket, consider the weather you're most comfortable in. July is the warmest month in Orlando, with temperatures ranging from 23ºC (73ºF) to 34ºC (93ºF).
January sees temperatures of between 7ºC (45ºF) and 23ºC (73ºF). Look for cheap tickets from Rome to Orlando International Airport around that time if you'd rather travel in cooler conditions.
More about Orlando
Start your Orlando trip off on the right foot by choosing the ideal place to stay. Once you've booked your flight from Rome to Orlando International Airport, check out our range of accommodation options including:
Hogwarts and Universal's Islands of Adventure are a couple of popular attractions to add to your Orlando travel itinerary. Continue your sightseeing adventures at Hogwarts Express.
Explore more of the United States
Jacksonville is just one of the many places in the United States waiting to be discovered once you've seen the sights of Orlando. Around 209 kilometres away to the north, well-known attractions include St. John's Cathedral, San Marco Historic District and Museum of Contemporary Art Jacksonville.
If you're interested in discovering another well-known destination in the United States, head for Tampa, about 121 kilometres south-west of Orlando. Super Bowl, Busch Gardens Tampa and The Florida Aquarium are among its highlights.
