How long does the flight from Chicago to Orlando take?

Flight time from Chicago (MDW) to Orlando (MCO) depends on routing, aircraft type, and whether the flight is direct or connecting. A direct flight typically reflects great-circle distance plus winds, while one-stop options can add several hours depending on the layover airport. Check the exact duration in the search results above, where we show block time per itinerary along with stop count.

Which airlines fly from Chicago to Orlando?

Airline availability for MDW to MCO changes by season and sometimes week to week as carriers adjust capacity. Our search above pulls live schedules and returns the airlines currently selling this route, both direct and connecting. Codeshare and interline itineraries are included, so you may see results operated by one carrier but sold by another.

Are there direct flights from Chicago to Orlando?

Direct (nonstop) availability on MDW to MCO varies by date, day of week, and season. Busy city pairs usually have multiple daily nonstops, while thinner routes may only have direct service a few days per week or only during peak seasons. Use our search above with flexible dates to see which days actually have nonstop options.

What is the cheapest month to fly from Chicago to Orlando?

Prices on MDW to MCO shift with seasonality, school holidays, and major events at both ends. Our 12-month price calendar below the search results shows the lowest fare found per departure date, which makes it easy to spot the cheapest weeks at a glance. Flexibility of a few days around your target date often unlocks significantly lower fares.

Chicago to Orlando flights

Direct and connecting flights from Chicago (MDW) to Orlando (MCO). Compare airlines, aircraft, and fares.

Distance: 1,595 km (991 mi)
Flight time: ~2h 12m
Airlines: 2
Aircraft types: 6

Airlines flying MDW → MCO

Airline	Aircraft types	Observations
Frontier Airlines	3	3
Southwest Airlines	3	3

Aircraft on this route

Airbus A320 — 1 operator
Boeing 737 — 1 operator
Airbus A321 — 1 operator
Airbus A321 — 1 operator
Boeing 737 — 1 operator

Airport details

Departure: Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW)

City: Chicago
Country: US
IATA / ICAO: MDW / KMDW

Arrival: Orlando International Airport (MCO)

City: Orlando
Country: US
IATA / ICAO: MCO / KMCO

Operating airlines

Frontier Airlines (F9)
Southwest Airlines (WN)

Distance: 1592 km. Duration: 155 minutes.

Other routes from Chicago

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Frequently asked questions

How many airlines fly MDW to MCO?

2 airlines operate the MDW to MCO route in our 90-day observed dataset.

What aircraft fly the MDW-MCO route?

The most commonly observed aircraft on MDW to MCO include: Airbus A320, Boeing 737, Airbus A321.

How long is the Chicago to Orlando flight?

The estimated flight time from Chicago (MDW) to Orlando (MCO) is approximately 2h 12m, based on a cruise speed of 850 km/h.

What's the distance from Chicago to Orlando?

The great-circle distance from Chicago (MDW) to Orlando (MCO) is approximately 1,595 km (991 miles).

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