Nonstop flights from Washington, D.C. to Orlando take about 2h 20m, with 6 airlines flying the route.
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Washington, D.C. and Orlando are about 758 miles apart. Orlando is the same time as Washington, D.C.. The scheduled nonstop takes around 2 hours 20 minutes.
All three DC-area airports have flights to Orlando, and Baltimore has the most, mainly on Southwest.
| Airline | From | To |
|---|---|---|
| United Airlines | IAD Washington Dulles International Airport | MCO Orlando International Airport |
| Frontier Airlines | IAD Washington Dulles International Airport | MCO Orlando International Airport |
| Southwest Airlines | BWI Baltimore/Washington International Thurgood Marshall Airport | MCO Orlando International Airport |
| Frontier Airlines | BWI Baltimore/Washington International Thurgood Marshall Airport | MCO Orlando International Airport |
| American Airlines | DCA Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport | MCO Orlando International Airport |
| Delta Air Lines | DCA Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport | MCO Orlando International Airport |
| JetBlue | DCA Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport | MCO Orlando International Airport |
| Southwest Airlines | DCA Ronald Reagan Washington National 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.
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) |
A nonstop flight from Washington, D.C. to Orlando is typically scheduled for about 2 hours 20 minutes. Flights with a connection take longer, depending on the layover.
As of October 2026, United Airlines, Frontier Airlines, Southwest Airlines, American Airlines, Delta Air Lines and JetBlue fly nonstop between Washington, D.C. and Orlando.
Nonstop flights leave from Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD), Baltimore/Washington International Thurgood Marshall Airport (BWI) and Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA) and arrive at Orlando International Airport (MCO).
Orlando is about 758 miles (1,220 km) from Washington, D.C., measured between the city centres.
Orlando is the same time as Washington, D.C..
No passport is needed for domestic travel, but adult flyers need a REAL ID-compliant license or another accepted ID such as a passport. This applies to US citizens; other nationalities should check their own requirements.
One option is lYNX route 42 to the Convention Center area, which takes about 1 hour 15 minutes and costs $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.