Travelling from Ronald Reagan National Airport (DCA) to Orlando International Airport (MCO): what you need to know
Around 2 hours 25 minutes is how long you can expect to be in the air on a direct flight from Ronald Reagan National Airport to Orlando International Airport.
Washington DC and Orlando are both in the UTC-4 timezone. This means there's no time difference to consider.
Flights from DCA to MCO start at 06:00 — the earliest with JetBlue Airways. The latest departure is at 20:59 with JetBlue Airways. In total, you can choose from 446 weekly Ronald Reagan National Airport to Orlando International Airport flights.
Arrive at the airport on time so you don't miss your DCA to MCO flight. Be there at least two hours ahead for international flights and an hour early for domestic departures to avoid a last-minute sprint to the gate.
You'll likely experience longer lines in popular months like February. Arriving up to four hours in advance for international flights and two hours for a domestic departure is a good idea.
A range of airlines offer direct flights from Ronald Reagan National Airport to Orlando International Airport, so jetting off to Orlando (and then visiting more of United States!) is easy. The most popular carriers that fly nonstop include:
The majority of passengers choose to fly with American Airlines on this route.
American Airlines ranks as the top on-time carrier for DCA to MCO flights, with 83.61% of services reaching their destination on schedule.
Think about adding a stopover when booking your ticket from Ronald Reagan National Airport to Orlando International Airport. Simply uncheck 'Direct flights only' to break up your trip, or even explore someplace new along the way. Check out these options between DCA and MCO:
Charlotte Douglas International Airport
Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport
Norfolk International Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Ronald Reagan National Airport (DCA) to Orlando International Airport (MCO)
The cheapest price we've seen for a one-way Ronald Reagan National Airport to Orlando International Airport flight is Rs15,195. A return plane ticket right now is Rs31,334. Depending on the availability when you book, these fares could change.
To pick up cheap tickets from DCA to MCO, book your trip six months before your departure.
The cheapest month for flights from Ronald Reagan National Airport to Orlando International Airport is May. Use the 'Whole month' tool to find the lowest airfares if you have flexible dates.
Save time looking for cheap flights from DCA to MCO by setting up a Price Alert. You'll get an email or push notification on the app when a new discounted fare appears.
Tailor your trip using filters. Pick your arrival and departure times, total journey duration and airlines. You can also sort the results by 'Cheapest,' 'Fastest' or 'Best' flights from Ronald Reagan National Airport to Orlando International Airport.
Handy information about Ronald Reagan National Airport (DCA)
The address for DCA is 1 Aviation Circle.
Of the flights that depart from Ronald Reagan National Airport, 76.44% arrive as scheduled at their destination.
Central Washington DC to Ronald Reagan National Airport is around 8 kilometres. Depending on traffic, it'll take you about 15 minutes to get there if you're catching a cab, ride-sharing or driving.
The trip when using public transport will take about 45 minutes.
Looking for a convenient hotel close to DCA? If you're catching an early flight from Ronald Reagan National Airport to Orlando International Airport, these stays will have you moments from check-in:
Arriving at Orlando International Airport (MCO)
Reserve a hotel close to MCO if you're taking a late Ronald Reagan National Airport to Orlando International Airport flight. Pick one of these accommodation options and skip the long transfer:
Travel at your own speed with an Orlando International Airport rental car. Pick up your wheels from Sonic, Dollar or Budget and see more of Orlando and beyond.
To lock in the lowest price, book your vehicle from Orlando International Airport about two weeks before travelling.
Getting from Orlando International Airport (MCO) to central Orlando
The address for MCO is One Airport Boulevard.
Orlando International Airport to central Orlando has a drive time of around 20 minutes. It's approximately 32 kilometres away.
When to fly to Orlando International Airport (MCO)
July is the most popular month for flights from Ronald Reagan National Airport to Orlando International Airport. For smaller crowds, head to Orlando in May.
Before locking in your flight from Ronald Reagan National Airport to Orlando International Airport, consider the type of weather you enjoy. July is the warmest month in Orlando, with the temperature ranging from 23ºC to 34ºC.
January sees average temperatures of between 7ºC and 23ºC. Look for cheap tickets from DCA to MCO around that time if you like travelling in cooler conditions.
Explore more of United States
Orlando is always a good idea, but there are so many other parts of United States waiting to be explored. Around 209 kilometres north of Orlando, a trip to Jacksonville will keep your itinerary packed. Check out popular attractions like Jacksonville Zoo and Gardens, The Cummer Museum of Art & Gardens and Friendship Fountain.
If there's time to check out another well-known destination in United States, consider Miami, roughly 338 kilometres south of Orlando. Wynwood Walls, Vizcaya Museum and Gardens and American Airlines Arena are the start of reasons to visit.