2 airlines fly nonstop from George Bush Intercontinental Airport to Orlando International Airport. George Bush Intercontinental Airport (Houston) to Orlando International Airport (Orlando).
Checking today’s fares with the airlines.
| Airline | From | To |
|---|---|---|
| Frontier Airlines | IAH George Bush Intercontinental Airport | MCO Orlando International Airport |
| United Airlines | IAH George Bush Intercontinental Airport | MCO Orlando International Airport |
Nonstop service as of October 2026. Airlines change schedules seasonally.
6 miles (9.7 km) from the city centre. 57.2 million passengers in 2024
| How | Route | Time | Cost |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bus | LYNX route 42 to the Convention Center area | about 1h 15m | $2 single ride; $4.50 all-day pass |
| Taxi | Taxi or rideshare to downtown Orlando | – | about $40-50 rideshare, $45-65 taxi (estimate) |
| Train | Brightline station at the airport's Intermodal Terminal, connected to Terminal C; trains run to South Florida | – | Miami-Orlando fares started at $79 one way at launch announcement |
No passport is needed for domestic travel, but adult flyers need a REAL ID-compliant license or another accepted ID such as a passport.
Orlando is 1 hour ahead of Houston. Orlando uses the US dollar (USD).
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Nonstop flight times vary by airline and season; flights with a connection take longer.
As of October 2026, Frontier Airlines and United Airlines fly this route nonstop.
About 853 miles (1,372 km) between the airports.
Orlando is 1 hour ahead of Houston.
No passport is needed for domestic travel, but adult flyers need a REAL ID-compliant license or another accepted ID such as a passport.
LYNX route 42 to the Convention Center area, about 1 hour 15 minutes, $2 single ride; $4.50 all-day pass.
Information checked in October 2026. Schedules, fares and entry rules change, so confirm with the airline or the official source before you travel.