Travelling from Columbia Airport (COU) to Orlando International Airport (MCO): what you need to know
Orlando is one hour ahead of Columbia and is in the UTC-5 timezone.
For a stress-free journey, arrive at the airport two hours ahead of international flights and an hour before domestic departures. This will give you plenty of time to catch your COU to MCO flight.
Be prepared for bigger queues in popular months such as July. Arriving up to four hours in advance for an international flight and two hours for domestic departures will help ensure a smooth travel experience.
If you want to visit a new city along the way, search for a flight with a stopover. To see your options for tickets from Columbia Airport to Orlando International Airport, deselect 'Direct flights only.' Chicago O'Hare International Airport is a sought-after stop between COU and MCO.
How to find the cheapest flights from Columbia Airport (COU) to Orlando International Airport (MCO)
Rs51,830 is the lowest price for a one-way Columbia Airport to Orlando International Airport flight. Return flights start from Rs85,064. These fares can change depending on demand and availability.
Don't leave everything to the last moment. You're more likely to find cheap tickets from COU to MCO if you book in advance. Airlines often have some fantastic early bird rates.
The 'Whole month' search function shows you the cheapest flights from Columbia Airport to Orlando International Airport throughout the month. It's an easy way to snap up a bargain if your travel plans are flexible.
There's no need to check every day to see if fares have gone down when you create a Price Alert. We'll notify you the moment there's a change in price on cheap flights from COU to MCO.
Lock in the right flight for you by using the filters. To see the 'Best,' 'Cheapest' or 'Fastest' flights from Columbia Airport to Orlando International Airport, use the 'Sort by' function. You can also filter by arrival and departure times, airline, and number of stops.
Handy information about Columbia Airport (COU)
You'll find COU at Route 1.
69% of flights taking off from Columbia Airport arrive at their destination on time.
Central Columbia to Columbia Airport is around 13 kilometres. Depending on traffic, it'll take about 20 minutes to get there if you're driving, catching a taxi or ride-sharing.
The journey on public transport takes about 40 minutes.
Arriving at Orlando International Airport (MCO)
If you're landing on a late Columbia Airport to Orlando International Airport flight, nothing beats the convenience of being near the terminal. Grab your bags from the carousel and then be showered and snoozing soon after at one of these hotels near MCO:
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Reserving your vehicle from Orlando International Airport about two weeks in advance increases your chances of getting a good deal.
Getting from Orlando International Airport (MCO) to central Orlando
The address for MCO is One Airport Boulevard.
Orlando International Airport is approximately 19 kilometres from the centre of Orlando. The drive time takes about 25 minutes.
It takes roughly 1 hour if you're using public transport.
When to fly to Orlando International Airport (MCO)
April is the most popular month for flights from Columbia Airport to Orlando International Airport. For smaller crowds, travel to Orlando in March.
When reserving your flight from Columbia Airport to Orlando International Airport, think about the type of weather you enjoy. July is the warmest month in Orlando, with the temperature ranging from 23ºC to 34ºC.
For cooler conditions, look for a cheap ticket from COU to MCO in January. Average temperatures are between 7ºC and 23ºC then.
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 taken in the sights of Orlando. Around 209 kilometres away to the north, popular attractions include St. John's Cathedral, Museum of Contemporary Art Jacksonville and The Cummer Museum of Art & Gardens.
Around 338 kilometres south of Orlando, Miami is another favourite stop in the United States. Experience major highlights starting with Beach, Ocean Drive and Port of Miami.
