Travelling from Orlando to Roanoke-Blacksburg Regional Airport (ROA): What you need to know
Start your trip planning by checking out the best departure point for your flight from Orlando to Roanoke-Blacksburg Regional Airport (ROA). Explore the options for taking off from Orlando International Airport (MCO) or Orlando Sanford International Airport (SFB), the city's main airports.
Roanoke (where Roanoke-Blacksburg Regional Airport is located) and Orlando share the UTC-4 timezone. Easily coordinate travel plans without worrying about time differences.
To ensure you catch your flight from Orlando to ROA, leave plenty of time for things like check-in and baggage drop. Turning up two hours before international departures and an hour before domestic flights is the general rule.
Heading off during a peak period like public or school holidays? Expect longer lines at security and check-in. To play it safe, arrive up to four hours before international flights and two hours ahead of domestic departures.
Airports in Orlando
Orlando International Airport (MCO)
To get to MCO from central Orlando, it takes around 20 minutes to drive the 32 kilometres or so.
Want a hassle-free start to your break? Stay near Orlando International Airport. Whether you're boarding an early flight from Orlando to Roanoke-Blacksburg Regional Airport or just don't like being rushed, these hotels are just the thing:
78.28% of flights that depart Orlando International Airport touch down at their destination on schedule.
You'll find MCO at One Airport Boulevard.
Orlando Sanford International Airport (SFB)
You can book a direct Orlando to Roanoke-Blacksburg Regional Airport (ROA) flight ticket with departures from Orlando Sanford International Airport (SFB). Work out whether departing from SFB makes the most sense for you.
Allegiant Air operates direct flights from Orlando to ROA out of SFB. Book your favourite seat and reach your destination in a single hop.
On the SFB to ROA route, Allegiant Air is the preferred choice for many passengers.
Among the carriers operating flights between Orlando Sanford International Airport and Roanoke-Blacksburg Regional Airport, Allegiant Air has the best record for on-time arrivals.
You can arrive at SFB from the centre of Orlando in about 35 minutes by car, depending on traffic conditions. The ride on public transport will take roughly 2 hours 5 minutes to cover the 48 kilometres or so.
Taking off bright and early? Think about checking in to one of these hotels near Orlando Sanford International Airport the day before your Orlando to ROA flight:
Orlando Sanford International Airport has an on-time performance of 69.11%. This figure provides insight into how often flights departing from this airport arrive at their destination on schedule.
About Roanoke-Blacksburg Regional Airport (ROA)
If you're coming in on a late flight from Orlando to Roanoke-Blacksburg Regional Airport, few things beat the convenience of staying near the terminal. Grab your bags from the carousel and then be showered and relaxing soon after at one of these hotels near ROA:
ROA is located at 5202 Aviation Drive, N.W..
Getting from Roanoke-Blacksburg Regional Airport (ROA) to central Roanoke
Roanoke-Blacksburg Regional Airport is around 6 kilometres from central Roanoke. How long it'll take to get there in a cab or car hire will depend on the time of day. Do a little research before your trip.
It takes roughly 35 minutes if you're travelling by public transport.
How to find the cheapest flights from Orlando to Roanoke-Blacksburg Regional Airport (ROA)
Rs12,734 is currently the best price for a one-way ticket from Orlando to Roanoke-Blacksburg Regional Airport. Return flights start from Rs24,209. These fares can change depending on availability and demand.
Snap up cheap flights from Orlando to ROA by booking four months ahead. Based on our research, that's the ideal time frame for picking up a bargain.
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The best time to fly from Orlando to Roanoke-Blacksburg Regional Airport (ROA)
August is the most popular month for flights from Orlando to Roanoke-Blacksburg Regional Airport (ROA). Plan your visit to Roanoke in February if you'd rather be there when it's quieter.
Before locking in your Orlando to ROA flight ticket, consider the kind of weather you prefer. July is the warmest month in Roanoke, with temperatures ranging from 15ºC to 32ºC.
If you like travelling in cooler conditions, look for a cheap ticket from Orlando to Roanoke-Blacksburg Regional Airport in January when temperatures are between -7ºC and 10ºC.
More about Roanoke
When it comes to searching for somewhere to lay your head, you'll find the most popular stays in Roanoke right here. Explore these options as soon as you've booked your flight from Orlando to Roanoke-Blacksburg Regional Airport:
There are so many things to discover in this city, it can be difficult to know where to start. Visit Virginia's Blue Ridge, Explore Park and Taubman Museum of Art are highlights which should feature on any well-planned Roanoke itinerary.
Explore more of the United States
You've done Roanoke, now it's time to discover other corners of the United States. Journey about 241 kilometres south to Charlotte to tick off its must-visit sights. From Bechtler Museum of Modern Art to Discovery Place and NASCAR Hall of Fame, your itinerary will be busy.
Raleigh is another favourite destination in the United States and is around 209 kilometres south-east of Roanoke. No journey is complete without dropping by North Carolina Museum of Art, North Carolina Museum of Natural Sciences and Dorothea Dix Park.
