3 airlines fly nonstop from Houston to Orlando.
Checking today’s fares with the airlines.
| Airline | From | To |
|---|---|---|
| Frontier Airlines | IAH George Bush Intercontinental Airport | MCO Orlando International Airport |
| United Airlines | IAH George Bush Intercontinental Airport | MCO Orlando International Airport |
| Southwest Airlines | HOU William P. Hobby Airport | MCO Orlando International Airport |
Nonstop service as of October 2026. Airlines change schedules seasonally.
6 miles (9.7 km) from the city centre. 57.2 million passengers in 2024
| How | Route | Time | Cost |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bus | LYNX route 42 to the Convention Center area | about 1h 15m | $2 single ride; $4.50 all-day pass |
| Taxi | Taxi or rideshare to downtown Orlando | – | about $40-50 rideshare, $45-65 taxi (estimate) |
| Train | Brightline station at the airport's Intermodal Terminal, connected to Terminal C; trains run to South Florida | – | Miami-Orlando fares started at $79 one way at launch announcement |
No passport is needed for domestic travel, but adult flyers need a REAL ID-compliant license or another accepted ID such as a passport.
Orlando is 1 hour ahead of Houston. Orlando uses the US dollar (USD).
Read the Orlando guide: when to go, weather, airports and tips
Nonstop flight times vary by airline and season; flights with a connection take longer.
As of October 2026, Frontier Airlines, United Airlines and Southwest Airlines fly this route nonstop.
Nonstop flights leave from George Bush Intercontinental Airport (IAH) and William P. Hobby Airport (HOU) and arrive at Orlando International Airport (MCO).
About 848 miles (1,365 km), measured between the city centres.
Orlando is 1 hour ahead of Houston.
No passport is needed for domestic travel, but adult flyers need a REAL ID-compliant license or another accepted ID such as a passport.
LYNX route 42 to the Convention Center area, about 1 hour 15 minutes, $2 single ride; $4.50 all-day pass.
Information checked in October 2026. Schedules, fares and entry rules change, so confirm with the airline or the official source before you travel.