Domestic route
Cheap flights from Washington to Orlando
Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA) to Orlando International Airport (MCO). 761 miles, 2h nonstop.
DCA to MCO at a glance
Computed from airline schedules and the fares we track for this route. Refreshed several times a day.
- Distance
- 761 milesgreat-circle
- Typical flight time
- 2hnonstop, gate to gate
- Nonstop airlines
- AADLUAWN9 airlinesAmerican, Delta, United
- Nonstop flights per day
- 29all airlines combined
- Cheapest month
- December 2026over the next six months
- Best day to fly
- Tuesday17% less than Sunday
- Time difference
- Same time zone
Washington to Orlando
Round trips from $74
Per traveler, taxes and fees included. Lowest fare we found departs Tue, Dec 8.
Cheapest month: December 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 Washington to Orlando
9 airlines fly nonstop with 29 departures a day combined.
- B6JetBlueNonstop · 7 flights a day · first checked bag from $40
- AAAmerican AirlinesoneworldNonstop · 5 flights a day · first checked bag from $40
- F9Frontier AirlinesLow-costNonstop · 3 flights a day · first checked bag from $55
- WNSouthwest AirlinesLow-costNonstop · 3 flights a day · first checked bag from $35
- NKSpirit AirlinesLow-costNonstop · 3 flights a day · first checked bag from $55
- MXBreeze AirwaysLow-costNonstop · 2 flights a day · first checked bag from $45
- DLDelta Air LinesSkyTeamNonstop · 2 flights a day · first checked bag from $35
- SYSun Country AirlinesLow-costNonstop · 2 flights a day · first checked bag from $45
- UAUnited AirlinesStar AllianceNonstop · 2 flights a day · first checked bag from $40
Connecting options
Every itinerary on this route is nonstop or uses an unusual connection; run a search for specifics.
Which airport should I use?
Washington has 3 airports. Fares can differ by $50 to $150 round trip between them, so check the alternatives before you book.
Tips for this route
- American, Delta, United and Southwest all fly DCA 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 Tuesday averages 17% 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 Washington to OrlandoWashington to Orlando: common questions
How long is the flight from Washington to Orlando?
A nonstop flight from Washington (DCA) to Orlando (MCO) takes about 2h gate to gate, covering 761 miles. Connecting itineraries add the layover, typically 1 to 3 hours more in total.
Which airlines fly nonstop from DCA to MCO?
American Airlines, Delta Air Lines, United Airlines, Southwest Airlines, JetBlue, Spirit Airlines, Frontier Airlines, Sun Country Airlines and Breeze Airways operate nonstop flights from Washington (DCA) to Orlando (MCO), with 29 nonstop departures a day between them.
What is the cheapest month to fly from Washington to Orlando?
Over the next six months, December 2026 has the lowest round-trip fares from Washington (DCA) to Orlando (MCO), starting at $74 per traveler including taxes and fees. Within any month, Tuesday departures average the lowest prices.
How far in advance should I book Washington 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 Washington and Orlando?
Orlando is in the same time zone as Washington, so there is no clock change. DCA is on America/New York 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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