Flying from Orlando to Atlanta: what you need to know
Begin your trip planning by checking out the most convenient departure point for your flight from Orlando to Atlanta. Explore your options for taking off from Orlando International Airport (MCO) or Orlando Sanford International Airport (SFB), two of the city's main airports.
Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport (ATL) is the major arrival point in Atlanta.
The average time for a direct Orlando to Atlanta flight is 1 hour 40 minutes.
Orlando and Atlanta share the same timezone, UTC-4.
Orlando International Airport (MCO) to Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport (ATL) is the most traveled route between these two cities. There are 136 weekly departures to pick from. If you prefer a later start to the day, the last flight from Orlando to Atlanta is with Frontier Airlines at 22:51. Choose the first MCO to ATL departure with Frontier Airlines at 05:07 to fit in more activities on your first day in Atlanta.
Leave enough time to make your Orlando to Atlanta flight. As a general rule, turn up at least two hours before international departures and an hour ahead for domestic flights.
You'll likely experience longer queues during popular months like July. Arriving up to four hours ahead of an international flight and two hours for domestic departures will give you plenty of time for security and boarding.
How to find the cheapest flights from Orlando to Atlanta
At the moment, Rs7,819 is the lowest price we've found for a one-way ticket from Orlando to Atlanta. The cheapest price for a return flight is Rs15,637. Keep in mind fares can change due to availability at the time of booking.
Book two months before flying. Pricing trends suggest that this is the ideal window for finding cheap Orlando to Atlanta flights.
The best month for picking up cheap plane tickets from Orlando to Atlanta is May. Use the 'Whole month' tool to compare prices, then select the dates with the lowest fares.
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Flying from Orlando
Orlando International Airport (MCO)
If you're after a direct flight from Orlando to Atlanta, you can depart from Orlando International Airport (MCO). Get from MCO to Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport (ATL) in one continuous trip.
Leading carriers that offer direct Orlando to Atlanta plane tickets departing from MCO include:
To reach MCO from central Orlando, it'll take about 20 minutes if you're planning to drive. It's roughly 14 kilometres from the airport to the city centre.
After a leisurely start to your travels? Stay near Orlando International Airport. Whether you're catching an early flight from Orlando to Atlanta or just don't like being rushed, these hotels are just the thing:
Of the departures from Orlando International Airport, 78.28% touch down on time at their destination.
MCO is located at One Airport Boulevard.
Arriving in Atlanta
Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport (ATL)
Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport (ATL) to central Atlanta takes around 15 minutes to reach by car. The centre is roughly 13 kilometres away.
It usually takes 1 hour 10 minutes to get there on public transport.
Reserve a hotel near ATL if you're coming in on a late flight from Orlando to Atlanta. Check in to one of these accommodation options and skip the long transfer:
Grab a Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport rental car and discover Atlanta and beyond with your own wheels. Thrifty, Dollar and Europcar are popular providers you can book with here.
Lock in the lowest price by booking your vehicle from Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport about three weeks before your departure date.
ATL is situated at 6000 N Terminal Parkway.
Best time to go to Atlanta
July is the most popular month for flights from Orlando to Atlanta. To avoid the crowds, head to Atlanta in February.
Lock in an Orlando to Atlanta ticket departing in July if you're eager to explore the city during its warmest month. Expect temperatures in Atlanta to range from 19ºC to 34ºC.
January has average temperatures of between -3ºC and 14ºC. Search for cheap flights from Orlando to Atlanta around that time if you want to travel in cooler conditions.
More about Atlanta
When it comes to looking for somewhere to lay your head, you'll find the best stays in Atlanta right here. Explore these hotels once you've locked in your flight from Orlando to Atlanta:
Georgia Aquarium and Centennial Olympic Park are a couple of popular attractions to put on your Atlanta itinerary. Keep the sightseeing going at Piedmont Park.
Explore more of United States
You've done Atlanta, now it's time to discover other corners of United States. Journey around 467 kilometres south-east to Jacksonville to check off its popular sights. From Jacksonville Zoo and Gardens to The Cummer Museum of Art & Gardens and Friendship Fountain, there's plenty to keep you on the go.
If you want to check out another corner of United States, head for Charlotte, about 370 kilometres north-east of Atlanta. NASCAR Hall of Fame, Freedom Park and Carolinas Aviation Museum are the start of reasons to visit.
