Domestic route
Cheap flights from Houston to Orlando
George Bush Intercontinental Airport (IAH) to Orlando International Airport (MCO). 852 miles, 2h 10m nonstop.
IAH to MCO at a glance
Computed from airline schedules and the fares we track for this route. Refreshed several times a day.
- Distance
- 852 milesgreat-circle
- Typical flight time
- 2h 10mnonstop, gate to gate
- Nonstop airlines
- AAUAWNB67 airlinesAmerican, United, Southwest
- Nonstop flights per day
- 35all airlines combined
- Cheapest month
- October 2026over the next six months
- Best day to fly
- Wednesday16% less than Sunday
- Time difference
- 1h aheadOrlando vs Houston
Houston to Orlando
Round trips from $88
Per traveler, taxes and fees included. Lowest fare we found departs Tue, Oct 13.
Cheapest month: October 2026
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Lowest round-trip economy fare per traveler in each of the next six months, taxes and fees included. Select a month to search that date.
Airlines flying Houston to Orlando
7 airlines fly nonstop with 35 departures a day combined, plus 2 more with one stop.
- NKSpirit AirlinesLow-costNonstop · 11 flights a day · first checked bag from $55
- B6JetBlueNonstop · 7 flights a day · first checked bag from $40
- UAUnited AirlinesStar AllianceNonstop · 5 flights a day · first checked bag from $40
- F9Frontier AirlinesLow-costNonstop · 4 flights a day · first checked bag from $55
- WNSouthwest AirlinesLow-costNonstop · 4 flights a day · first checked bag from $35
- ASAlaska AirlinesoneworldNonstop · 2 flights a day · first checked bag from $35
- AAAmerican AirlinesoneworldNonstop · 2 flights a day · first checked bag from $40
- MXBreeze AirwaysLow-costConnecting via CHS · first checked bag from $45
- DLDelta Air LinesSkyTeamConnecting via ATL · first checked bag from $35
Connecting options
Hubs where one airline can carry you on both legs, most choices first.
- Atlanta (ATL)DL1 airline
- Charleston (CHS)MX1 airline
Which airport should I use?
Houston has 2 airports. Fares can differ by $50 to $150 round trip between them, so check the alternatives before you book.
Other departure airports near Houston
Tips for this route
- American, United, Southwest and JetBlue all fly IAH to MCO nonstop, so compare the total with bags before picking the lowest base fare: the difference between a basic and a standard economy ticket is often less than one checked bag each way.
- Departing on a Wednesday averages 16% less than a Sunday on this route. If your dates are flexible, shift the outbound by a day or two and check the calendar view before you book.
- Fares on this route are usually lowest 4 to 8 weeks before departure and rise sharply inside two weeks.
Destination guide
Orlando: Theme-park capital of the world
Orlando is the busiest leisure destination in the country, with Walt Disney World, Universal's three parks including Epic Universe, and SeaWorld. MCO is a major hub for low-cost and legacy airlines alike, so family fares are competitive from every region.
Best time to visit: January–February (after New Year's) and late August–September offer the shortest park lines and lowest fares. October is pleasant; summer is hot, wet and crowded.
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Search Houston to OrlandoHouston to Orlando: common questions
How long is the flight from Houston to Orlando?
A nonstop flight from Houston (IAH) to Orlando (MCO) takes about 2h 10m gate to gate, covering 852 miles. Connecting itineraries add the layover, typically 1 to 3 hours more in total.
Which airlines fly nonstop from IAH to MCO?
American Airlines, United Airlines, Southwest Airlines, JetBlue, Alaska Airlines, Spirit Airlines and Frontier Airlines operate nonstop flights from Houston (IAH) to Orlando (MCO), with 35 nonstop departures a day between them. One-stop options connect through ATL and CHS.
What is the cheapest month to fly from Houston to Orlando?
Over the next six months, October 2026 has the lowest round-trip fares from Houston (IAH) to Orlando (MCO), starting at $88 per traveler including taxes and fees. Within any month, Wednesday departures average the lowest prices.
How far in advance should I book Houston to Orlando flights?
Fares on this route are usually lowest 4 to 8 weeks before departure and rise sharply inside two weeks. Air1 Tickets includes free cancellation within 24 hours of booking on every fare, so you can lock in a good price and keep looking.
What is the time difference between Houston and Orlando?
Orlando is 1 hour ahead of Houston. IAH is on America/Chicago time and MCO on America/New York time. Departure and arrival times in search results are always shown in local time at each airport.
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