What is the cheapest time to fly to Orlando?

Usually outside school holidays: mid-January to mid-February, late April to May, and September.

Which airline is best for families flying to Orlando?

Compare total cost. Southwest includes checked bags, while low-cost carriers charge for bags and seats per person.

Should I fly into Orlando Sanford?

Only if the saving covers the longer drive to the parks. Most visitors are better served by MCO.

Route guideJFK → MCOCheap Flights from New York to Orlando

Cheap Flights from New York to Orlando

Compare cheap flights from New York to Orlando. Search JFK to MCO fares, airports, airlines and flexible dates.

About this route

Plan the trip, not just the ticket.

Orlando is one of the most competitive leisure routes out of New York, driven by theme park travel. Families should look beyond the base fare, because checked bags and seats for several people change the real total quickly.

New York airport departure area before a flight to Orlando.

Orlando skyline — Orlando, the destination for this route.

Route verdict

When this route makes sense

New York to Orlando is a practical route for flexible travelers who can compare exact dates against a nearby travel window. Use the first New York to Orlando search as a benchmark, then test nearby dates before judging the route as expensive. Airport changes should stay secondary unless the transfer still supports the trip you want. Once the fare looks fair, use the Orlando destination guide to confirm the arrival plan.

Best for: city breaks and fixed-date trips where nonstop convenience needs to be priced against one-stop savings
Compare with: New York to London, New York to Paris, and New York to Rome
Watch out for: Do not rank New York to Orlando by base fare alone; baggage, seats, and airport transfers can change the result.
Good months to check: Mid January to mid February, late April to May and September are usually cheapest. School holidays, spring break, summer and Christmas are peak times...

Route rhythm

Distance and total journey time

New York (JFK) to Orlando (MCO) is about 950 miles (1,530 km). Nonstop flights take about 2.5 to 3 hours, depending on winds and routing.

Timing

When this route is often cheaper

Mid-January to mid-February, late April to May and September are usually cheapest. School holidays, spring break, summer and Christmas are peak times for theme park travel.

Airlines

Which carriers to compare

These carriers have commonly served the route. Schedules change by season, so confirm current options in the live results.

JetBlue: one of the largest schedules on the route.
Delta: frequent flights from LaGuardia and JFK.
United: the main option from Newark.
Southwest: two free checked bags, which matters for families.
Spirit and Frontier: low base fares with paid bags and seats.

Orlando, the destination for this route.

Fare range

Typical pricing patterns

For families, bag fees and seat fees multiply by the number of travelers. Southwest's included bags can make a higher fare the cheaper total. Compare the total price for everyone traveling, not the per-person base fare.

Airport choice

Compare the right airport mix

On the New York side:

JFK, LaGuardia (LGA) and Newark (EWR) all have frequent nonstop service
Westchester (HPN) and Long Island MacArthur (ISP) can be easier for suburban travelers

On the Orlando side:

Orlando International (MCO) has the most flights and is closest to the major parks
Orlando Sanford (SFB) is farther north and served mainly by low-cost carriers from smaller airports

Destination fit

What to know about Orlando

Staying near the parks makes MCO the practical choice. Sanford is usually only worth it if the fare saving covers a longer drive.

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Compare the total price with bags and seats, not just the base fare.

Use the search form above to compare live fares, airlines and dates for New York to Orlando.

Check nearby airports

Start with JFK and MCO, then widen the search only when the ground transfer still makes sense.

Protect the real total

On New York to Orlando, baggage, seats, and airport transfers can erase the savings from a low headline fare.

Use midweek flexibility

Even a one or two day shift can move you into a cheaper pricing band on busy city-break routes.

Price time against savings

Nonstop flights often win on convenience, but a short connection is still worth checking before you rule it out.

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F.A.Q

About 2.5 to 3 hours nonstop.
Usually outside school holidays: mid-January to mid-February, late April to May, and September.
Compare total cost. Southwest includes checked bags, while low-cost carriers charge for bags and seats per person.
Only if the saving covers the longer drive to the parks. Most visitors are better served by MCO.