Flying from Melbourne to Orlando International Airport (MCO): What you need to know
Planning your trip starts with working out where you'll fly out of in Melbourne. Melbourne Tullamarine Airport (MEL) is the city's main base, so check out your options for reserving a flight from Melbourne to Orlando International Airport (MCO) out of here.
Orlando is 15 hours behind Melbourne. Orlando International Airport is located in Orlando, which runs on the UTC-4 timezone.
Arriving two hours before an international flight and one hour ahead of a domestic departure are tried-and-true travel tips. Be at the airport with enough time to board your flight from Melbourne to MCO.
During high season, expect longer wait times and be there earlier. Aim for at least two hours ahead for domestic flights and as much as four hours for international trips.
Airports in Melbourne
Melbourne Tullamarine Airport (MEL)
We make it simple to book cheap flights from Melbourne to MCO that include a stopover. To explore your options departing from Melbourne Tullamarine Airport (MEL), deselect 'Direct flights only.' Next, select a flight that has a stop long enough to tour your chosen city. Some popular stopovers between MEL and MCO include:
Dallas/Fort Worth International Airport (DFW)
Los Angeles International Airport (LAX)
San Francisco International Airport (SFO)
MEL is around 24 kilometres from central Melbourne. If you're catching a cab, ride-sharing or driving from the centre, it'll take you 30 minutes or so to get there, depending on the traffic. If you're planning to take public transport, expect the journey time to be around 40 minutes.
Catching an early flight from Melbourne to Orlando International Airport? Avoid the hassle of rushing to the terminal (and get some extra shut-eye) by choosing one of these stays near Melbourne Tullamarine Airport:
67.71% of flights that take off from Melbourne Tullamarine Airport arrive at their destination on schedule.
Avalon Airport (AVV)
With public transport, you can travel from central Melbourne to AVV in around 2 hours 5 minutes. The airport is roughly 56 kilometres away, and making the journey by car takes approximately 50 minutes.
It's your holiday, so why not book another night away at a hotel close to Avalon Airport? Before your Melbourne to MCO flight, make yourself comfortable at Corio Bay Motel.
Flights from Avalon Airport are known for their punctuality, with 80.09% of them touching down as planned.
About Orlando International Airport (MCO)
The last thing you want is a long journey to your hotel if you're getting in late on a flight from Melbourne to Orlando International Airport. Make yourself comfy at one of these accommodation options near MCO instead:
Say yes to new adventures by picking up an Orlando International Airport rental car. Grab a set of wheels from Sonic, Dollar or Budget to explore Orlando and beyond.
Get the best deal by reserving your ride around two weeks before your Melbourne to Orlando International Airport flight.
You'll find MCO at One Airport Boulevard.
How to find the cheapest flights from Melbourne to Orlando International Airport (MCO)
The lowest price we've found for a one-way ticket from Melbourne to Orlando International Airport is RM2,140. For a return flight on this route, the best price is RM3,488. Depending on the availability when you book, these fares may change.
Booking early is often the key to scoring a cheap flight from Melbourne to MCO. Fares tend to rise as demand increases, so the closer you get to departure, the more expensive your ticket may be.
Affordable Melbourne to Orlando International Airport tickets are easier to find when your dates are flexible. Use the 'Whole month' search function to compare fares across every month and then fly out on the cheapest day.
You don't need to search every day to find out if prices have dropped when you set up a Price Alert. We'll notify you the moment a new deal shows up on plane tickets from Melbourne to MCO.
Filters make it easier to find a bargain for your flight from Melbourne to Orlando International Airport. Choose the airlines, flight times and stops that match your plans. Then sort the results by 'Cheapest' to find the most affordable option fast.
The best time to fly from Melbourne to Orlando International Airport (MCO)
July is the most popular month for flights from Melbourne to Orlando International Airport (MCO). Plan your visit to Orlando in May if you prefer a quieter experience.
The warmest month in Orlando is July, with temperatures ranging between 23ºC (73ºF) and 34ºC (93ºF). Book your Melbourne to MCO plane ticket then if you enjoy this type of weather.
If you want to travel in cooler conditions, look for a cheap ticket from Melbourne to Orlando International Airport in January when temperatures are between 7ºC (45ºF) and 23ºC (73ºF).
More about Orlando
Start your Orlando trip off on the right foot by choosing the ideal place to stay. Once you've booked your flight from Melbourne to Orlando International Airport, browse our range of hotels including:
Hogwarts and Universal's Islands of Adventure are just a couple of the big attractions to put on your Orlando must-do list. Keep the momentum going by heading to Hogwarts Express.
Explore more of the United States
Jacksonville is just one of the many cities in the United States waiting to be discovered after you've experienced Orlando. Around 209 kilometres away to the north, popular attractions include St. John's Cathedral, San Marco Historic District and Museum of Contemporary Art Jacksonville.
Around 121 kilometres south-west of Orlando, Tampa is another favourite stop in the United States. Experience major highlights starting with Super Bowl, Busch Gardens Tampa and The Florida Aquarium.
