Flying from Orlando to Atlanta: what you need to know
All great adventures start at one of Orlando's main airports, Orlando International Airport (MCO) or Orlando Sanford International Airport (SFB). Explore your options for booking a flight from Orlando to Atlanta jetting off from either of these bases.
When it comes to where you'll touch down, Atlanta's primary entry point is Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport (ATL).
Expect to be traveling for 1 hour 39 minutes. On average, that's the duration of a direct flight from Orlando to Atlanta. These two cities have the same timezone (UTC-4).
The busiest route for flights from Orlando to Atlanta is from Orlando International Airport (MCO) to Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport (ATL). There are 204 weekly services between these two airports. If you want to head off first thing, the earliest flight from MCO to ATL is the 05:30 Delta Air Lines option. If you have other commitments or plans on your day of travel, the final departure is at 22:57 with Frontier Airlines.
To ensure you catch your flight from Orlando to Atlanta, allow plenty of time for things like check-in and baggage drop. Arriving two hours ahead of international departures and one hour before domestic flights is the general rule.
If you're taking off during a public holiday or other peak period, give yourself extra time. A good rule is two hours before domestic flights and up to four hours before international departures. Security and check-in lines will be longer.
When flying within United States, you won't need a passport or visa. However, you'll have to present another form of identification, like a driver's license or ID card. Once you've booked cheap flights from Orlando to Atlanta, make sure your ID is up to date.
Flying from Orlando
Orlando International Airport (MCO)
You can book a nonstop flight from Orlando to Atlanta departing from Orlando International Airport (MCO). Begin your journey at MCO and end it at Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport (ATL).
Popular airlines that have direct flights from Orlando to Atlanta departing MCO include:
Think about adding a stopover to possibly find a cheaper flight from Orlando to Atlanta. Simply uncheck 'Direct flights only' when searching for departures from Orlando International Airport. Take a pause at one of these popular options:
Charleston International Airport (CHS)
McGhee Tyson Airport (TYS)
Asheville Regional Airport (AVL)
To reach MCO from central Orlando, it takes about 22 minutes if you're planning to drive. This depends on traffic, however. It's approximately 32 kilometers from the airport to the city center.
Want a relaxed start to your travels? Stay near Orlando International Airport. Whether you're catching an early flight from Orlando to Atlanta or just don't like being rushed, these hotels are the answer:
Arriving in Atlanta
Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport (ATL)
Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport (ATL) is around 18 kilometers from the center of Atlanta. With your own car rental or if you're catching a cab, the drive is about 17 minutes.
Getting to the center on public transport will take you roughly 1 hour and 9 minutes.
If you're coming in on a late flight from Orlando to Atlanta, nothing beats the convenience of staying close to the terminal. Pick up your bags from the carousel and then be showered and sleeping not long after at one of these hotels near ATL:
How to find the cheapest flights from Orlando to Atlanta
The cheapest price we've found for a one-way ticket from Orlando to Atlanta is $24. For a return flight on this route, the best price is $46. Depending on when you book and the availability, these fares could change.
Get cheap tickets from Orlando to Atlanta by booking 9 months ahead. According to our research, that's the sweet spot for bagging a bargain.
May is the cheapest month for tickets from Orlando to Atlanta. If you're looking to travel during a different time of year, the 'Whole month' tool will give you the lowest prices across every month.
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Best time to go to Atlanta
July is the most popular month for flights from Orlando to Atlanta. To avoid the crowds, go to Atlanta in February.
The warmest month in Atlanta is July, with the temperature ranging between 19ºC and 34ºC. Book your flights from Orlando to Atlanta in this month if this is the type of weather you enjoy.
January has average temperatures of between -3ºC and 14ºC. Search for cheap tickets from Orlando to Atlanta sometime around then if you like traveling in cooler conditions.
More about Atlanta
Once you've booked your flight from Orlando to Atlanta, think about where you'd like to stay in this city. Make one of these accommodation options your base for exploring Atlanta:
There are so many things to see and do in this city it can be hard to figure out where to start. Georgia Aquarium, Centennial Olympic Park and Piedmont Park are top sights which should be on any well-planned Atlanta itinerary.
Complete your Atlanta trip with a car rental
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