Orlando is a central Florida city built around theme parks, with seven of North America's ten most visited parks in the area. Its airport is about 6 miles southeast of downtown. Summers are hot, humid and storm-prone, while winters are mild.
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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.
Since May 7, 2025, travelers 18 and older need a REAL ID-compliant driver's license, enhanced license, passport, military ID or tribal photo ID to pass TSA checkpoints. Interim paper licenses are not accepted, and children under 18 do not need ID when flying with an adult.
Late fall through spring is milder, with highs in the 70s to low 80s F. May to late October is hot and rainy, with near-daily afternoon thunderstorms and Atlantic hurricane season.
Busiest: Mar-Apr, Dec. Quieter shoulder season: Jan-Feb, Nov.
| Month | Avg high | Avg low |
|---|---|---|
| Jan | 72°F (22°C) | 50°F (10°C) |
| Feb | 75°F (24°C) | 52°F (11°C) |
| Mar | 79°F (26°C) | 56°F (13°C) |
| Apr | 84°F (29°C) | 61°F (16°C) |
| May | 88°F (31°C) | 66°F (19°C) |
| Jun | 91°F (33°C) | 72°F (22°C) |
| Jul | 92°F (33°C) | 73°F (23°C) |
| Aug | 92°F (33°C) | 74°F (23°C) |
| Sep | 90°F (32°C) | 72°F (22°C) |
| Oct | 85°F (29°C) | 66°F (19°C) |
| Nov | 78°F (26°C) | 58°F (14°C) |
| Dec | 74°F (23°C) | 53°F (12°C) |
Orlando is served by Orlando International Airport (MCO). Orlando International Airport handled about 57.2 million passengers in 2024.
No passport is needed for domestic travel, but adult flyers need a REAL ID-compliant license or another accepted ID such as a passport. Since May 7, 2025, travelers 18 and older need a REAL ID-compliant driver's license, enhanced license, passport, military ID or tribal photo ID to pass TSA checkpoints. Interim paper licenses are not accepted, and children under 18 do not need ID when flying with an adult.
Late fall through spring is milder, with highs in the 70s to low 80s F. May to late October is hot and rainy, with near-daily afternoon thunderstorms and Atlantic hurricane season.
LYNX route 42 to the Convention Center area, about 1 hour 15 minutes, $2 single ride; $4.50 all-day pass. Other options include taxi or rideshare to downtown orlando and brightline station at the airport's intermodal terminal, connected to terminal c; trains run to south florida.
Among the cities we cover, Washington, D.C. (about 2h 20m), Chicago (about 2h 50m) and Boston (about 3h 45m) have nonstop service to Orlando as of October 2026.
Orlando uses the US dollar (USD).
Information checked in October 2026. Schedules, fares and entry rules change, so confirm with the airline or the official source before you travel.