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Cheap Flights from Chicago to Orlando
CHI → MCO • About 2h 55m nonstop • 5 airlines
Adults
+12 years old
Children
2-11 years old
Infants
Under 2 years
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Flights from Chicago (CHI) to Orlando (MCO)
The Chicago to Orlando route covers roughly 1,005 miles and takes about 2h 55m nonstop. 5 airlines compete on it — Southwest Airlines, United Airlines, American Airlines, Spirit Airlines, Frontier Airlines — which keeps fares moving and makes it worth comparing carriers rather than defaulting to the one you usually fly. We have seen one-way fares on this route start around $92.
Orlando is the busiest family destination in the United States, and the reason is a 40-mile radius that holds Walt Disney World, Universal Orlando, SeaWorld and a dozen smaller parks.
Beyond the parks, central Florida offers natural springs, airboat tours on the wetlands, and an easy 60-minute drive to both the Atlantic beaches and Kennedy Space Center.
Airlines flying CHI to MCO
- Southwest Airlines
- United Airlines
- American Airlines
- Spirit Airlines
- Frontier Airlines
Airports on this route
- Departing: Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)
- Departing: Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW)
- Arriving: Orlando International Airport (MCO)
- Arriving: Orlando Sanford International Airport (SFB)
Chicago is served by 2 airports. Fares between them can differ by $50 to $150 on the same dates, so ask us to price all of them before you book.
Best time to fly to Orlando
February through April and October through early November — warm days, lower humidity, and shorter park queues than summer or holiday weeks.
Top things to do in Orlando
- Walt Disney World Resort
- Universal Orlando Resort
- SeaWorld Orlando
- Kennedy Space Center
- ICON Park
- Wekiwa Springs State Park
- Disney Springs
How to save on Chicago to Orlando flights
- Shift your departure by one or two days — midweek departures on this route are consistently cheaper than Friday and Sunday.
- Book four to eight weeks ahead. Last-minute fares on CHI to MCO routinely run double the advance price.
- Compare all 5 carriers rather than checking one airline's own site.
- Avoid the weeks around Christmas, Easter and mid-June to mid-August if you can; both airfare and park crowds peak.
- Sanford (SFB) serves budget carriers and can undercut MCO significantly.
- Book park tickets before you fly — gate prices are higher and popular dates sell out.
About flights from Chicago to Orlando
Fares on the CHI to MCO route move with demand, so flexibility is worth more than timing tricks. Shifting your departure by a day or two, flying midweek instead of Friday or Sunday, and booking four to eight weeks ahead all reduce the fare on this route. Chicago is served by 2 airports, so ask us to price all of them — the difference is often significant. Our agents also hold consolidator and unpublished fares that do not appear in online results.
Southwest Airlines, United Airlines, American Airlines, Spirit Airlines, Frontier Airlines all operate on this route. Southwest Airlines typically offers the most frequencies, with United Airlines and American Airlines providing competing schedules. Availability varies by season and by which Chicago airport you depart from, so it is worth comparing all carriers before booking.
A nonstop flight takes about 2h 55m. Itineraries with a connection typically add two to four hours depending on the layover city and the length of the stop.
The two cities are roughly 1,005 miles apart by air.
Departures leave from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD), Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW). Arrivals land at Orlando International Airport (MCO), Orlando Sanford International Airport (SFB).
February through April and October through early November — warm days, lower humidity, and shorter park queues than summer or holiday weeks.