Flying from Orlando International Airport (MCO) to Birmingham Airport (BHM): what you need to know
Take a direct flight from Orlando International Airport to Birmingham Airport and you'll be in the air for an average of 1 hour 40 minutes.
Choose from ten weekly Orlando International Airport to Birmingham Airport flights. The 08:00 departure with Southwest Airlines is the earliest available. Southwest Airlines operates the last service of the day at 22:55.
Your MCO to BHM flight won't wait if you're late, so show up at the airport on time. Arrive up to one hour in advance for domestic flights and two hours ahead for international travel.
During popular months such as April, it's best to get to the airport earlier than usual. Plan to arrive two hours before a domestic departure and four hours ahead of an international flight when you travel during a peak period in general.
Southwest Airlines is your gateway to exploring Birmingham (and perhaps some other great parts of the United States!). Browse the direct flights from Orlando International Airport to Birmingham Airport offered by this carrier.
Most travellers choose to travel with Southwest Airlines on this route.
The most punctual carrier offering MCO to BHM flights is Southwest Airlines. Its services arrive without delay 73.38% of the time.
Think about adding a stopover when booking your ticket from Orlando International Airport to Birmingham Airport. Just uncheck 'Direct flights only' to break up your journey, or visit a new city along the way. Here's where you can stop between MCO and BHM:
Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson Airport
Charlotte Douglas Airport
Nashville Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Orlando International Airport (MCO) to Birmingham Airport (BHM)
Rs25,440 is currently the best price for a one-way Orlando International Airport to Birmingham Airport flight. Return flights start at Rs50,880. These fares may change depending on availability and demand.
Book three months before your departure date. After crunching the numbers on our calendar, this is how far you should book ahead to find cheap tickets from MCO to BHM.
The cheapest month for flights from Orlando International Airport to Birmingham Airport is August. Use the 'Whole month' tool to see the lowest airfares if you have a flexible travel schedule.
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Secure the right flight for you by using the filters. To see the 'Best,' 'Fastest' or 'Cheapest' flights from Orlando International Airport to Birmingham Airport, use the 'Sort by' tool. You can also filter results by arrival and departure times, airline, and number of stops.
Handy information about Orlando International Airport (MCO)
The address for MCO is One Airport Boulevard.
Of the flights that depart from Orlando International Airport, 77% land on time at their destination.
To reach Orlando International Airport from central Orlando, it'll take about 25 minutes by car. Of course, this depends on traffic conditions. It's approximately 19 kilometres from the airport to the city centre.
Expect a journey time of about 1 hour on public transport.
Booked an early flight from Orlando International Airport to Birmingham Airport? Avoid rushing to the airport (and get some extra shut-eye) by picking one of these hotels near MCO:
Arriving at Birmingham Airport (BHM)
Reserve a hotel close to BHM if you're on a late Orlando International Airport to Birmingham Airport flight. Choose one of these options and skip the long transfer after landing:
Pick up a Birmingham Airport rental car and explore Birmingham and beyond with your own wheels. Dollar, Avis and Hertz are popular providers you can book with here.
Booking your ride from Birmingham Airport about two weeks in advance boosts your odds of scoring a great price.
When to fly to Birmingham Airport (BHM)
It's time to pick your travel dates for your flight from Orlando International Airport to Birmingham Airport. October is the most popular month to visit Birmingham. If you'd like a more laid-back vibe, go in March.
Lock in your flight from Orlando International Airport to Birmingham Airport for July if you want to go to Birmingham during its warmest month. You can expect temperatures of between 19ºC and 34ºC.
For cooler conditions, look for a cheap ticket from MCO to BHM in January. Temperatures average between -3ºC and 14ºC then.
Explore more of the United States
Birmingham has plenty going for it, but there are so many other corners of the United States you should also see. About 354 kilometres north-west of Birmingham, a trip to Memphis will fill your itinerary to the brim. Start with leading sights like Elvis Presley’s Memphis, Graceland and National Civil Rights Museum.
Where to next? Set out for New South Memphis. It's located about 338 kilometres north-west of Birmingham and features highlights like Big River Crossing.
