New York LaGuardia to Orlando International
951 miles great-circle distance, typically flown in 2h 19m with 7 airlines operating direct service from New York LaGuardia (LGA) to Orlando International (MCO). Cheapest fares are usually in January (around $119 return), with peak prices in August (around $357). Departures on a Tuesday tend to undercut weekend prices on this corridor.
Flying from New York LaGuardia
New York LaGuardia is the smallest of New York's three airports and now the most modern after a complete 2017–2022 rebuild. The Q70 Limited bus runs free from each terminal to subway connections at Jackson Heights and Woodside; rail directly to LGA does not yet exist (the AirTrain proposal was cancelled in 2023). Operations are domestic-only with limited transborder service. Delta, American and JetBlue have the largest schedules; Southwest and Spirit add ULCC capacity.
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 LGA to MCO?
| Airline | IATA | Flight time | Cabin |
| Delta Air Lines | DL | 2h 19m | Economy |
| American Airlines | AA | 2h 19m | Economy |
| JetBlue Airways | B6 | 2h 19m | Economy |
| United Airlines | UA | 2h 19m | Economy |
| Southwest Airlines | WN | 2h 19m | Economy |
| Spirit Airlines | NK | 2h 19m | Economy |
| Frontier Airlines | F9 | 2h 19m | Economy |
7 carriers fly direct on this corridor. Frequencies vary by season — summer and winter holiday peaks see additional flights.
Best time to fly LGA→MCO
Synthesised from 12-month price aggregates. Cheapest months in green, peak in red.
Estimated baseline. Prices update on a 30-day cadence as Travelpayouts data refreshes. Cheapest day-of-week typically Tuesday.
New York to Orlando FAQs
Direct flights from New York LaGuardia (LGA) to Orlando International (MCO) take approximately 2h 19m for the 951-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.
January is typically the cheapest month on this route, with one-way fares from $119. August is the peak — expect prices 2–3× higher. Book 4–8 weeks ahead for best fares; last-minute prices on this corridor rise sharply inside two weeks of departure.
7 carriers operate direct service from New York LaGuardia (LGA) to Orlando International (MCO): Delta Air Lines, American Airlines, JetBlue Airways, United Airlines, Southwest Airlines and 2 more. Frequencies vary by season and carrier — Delta Air Lines 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.