BWI → MCO
- Distance
- 789 mi
- Carriers
- 3
Baltimore/Washington International Thurgood Marshall Airport (BWI) to Orlando International Airport (MCO) is a US domestic route of about 789 miles. A low-cost leisure corridor dominated by Southwest's Baltimore base feeding Orlando's tourism market. Baltimore to Orlando carries heavy family-vacation and theme-park traffic alongside Frontier and Spirit competition.
Connecting Baltimore, United States with Orlando, United States, this is one of the more travelled US domestic city pairs. Carriers fly the roughly 789-mile sector nonstop in about 2h 05m. Departures use Baltimore/Washington International Thurgood Marshall Airport, a 1 terminal airport that is a base for Southwest Airlines; arrivals land at Orlando International Airport, which has 2 terminals and anchors Southwest Airlines, JetBlue, Spirit Airlines. With hub operations at both ends, frequencies and schedules on the BWI–MCO sector stay competitive year-round.
Route facts
| Route | Baltimore/Washington International Thurgood Marshall Airport (BWI) → Orlando International Airport (MCO) |
|---|---|
| Distance | 789 miles |
| Nonstop flight time | approximately 2h 05m |
| Nonstop carriers | 3 |
| Aircraft types | Boeing 737, Airbus A320, Airbus A321 |
| Market | US domestic |
Carriers on this route
Southwest Airlines, Frontier Airlines, Spirit Airlines operate nonstop service from Baltimore to Orlando. On-time performance and cancellation rates appear here once this route's BTS data is baked.
- Southwest Airlines (WN)
- Frontier Airlines (F9)
- Spirit Airlines (NK)
Aircraft on this route
Carriers typically operate the Boeing 737, Airbus A320, Airbus A321 between Baltimore and Orlando. The exact type varies by airline, frequency and season.
Best time to fly
Winter and spring are best for Orlando's theme parks before summer heat and storms. Mid-week travel keeps fares lowest on this leisure route.
Connecting your trip
Planning departure or arrival logistics? See our airport guides for Baltimore/Washington International Thurgood Marshall Airport (BWI) and Orlando International Airport (MCO) for terminals, hub airlines and the other routes each airport serves.
Fares & booking
Fares on the Baltimore to Orlando route move with season and demand; booking roughly two to eight weeks ahead usually beats walk-up prices, and midweek departures tend to be cheaper than weekends. We show indicative cached fares for BWI–MCO where available and link out to live Skyscanner search for current, bookable prices.
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Frequently asked questions
- How far is the flight from Baltimore to Orlando?
- Baltimore/Washington International Thurgood Marshall Airport (BWI) to Orlando International Airport (MCO) is about 789 miles (1,270 km) by great-circle distance. A nonstop flight takes approximately 2h 05m.
- Which airlines fly nonstop from Baltimore to Orlando?
- Southwest Airlines, Frontier Airlines and Spirit Airlines operate nonstop service from Baltimore/Washington International Thurgood Marshall Airport (BWI) to Orlando International Airport (MCO).
- What aircraft are used on the BWI to MCO route?
- Carriers typically operate the Boeing 737, Airbus A320 and Airbus A321 on the Baltimore–Orlando route.
- When is the best time to fly from Baltimore to Orlando?
- Winter and spring are best for Orlando's theme parks before summer heat and storms. Mid-week travel keeps fares lowest on this leisure route.
- Is BWI to MCO a nonstop flight?
- Yes. Baltimore/Washington International Thurgood Marshall Airport (BWI) to Orlando International Airport (MCO) is a directional nonstop route flown by 3 carriers; connecting itineraries via other hubs are also widely available.
- What countries does the BWI to MCO route connect?
- This route links Baltimore, United States with Orlando, United States.
- Which airports does the Baltimore to Orlando route use?
- Flights depart Baltimore/Washington International Thurgood Marshall Airport (BWI/KBWI) in Baltimore and arrive at Orlando International Airport (MCO/KMCO) in Orlando.
Data sources
- Airport identity and geography courtesy of OurAirports (ourairports.com); carriers and aircraft curated editorially.