Direct (nonstop) flights from Raleigh/Durham to Orlando

4 airlines fly nonstop from Raleigh–Durham Airport (RDU) to Orlando International (MCO). It's 533 miles (858 km), about 1h 55m in the air. Operated by Delta Air Lines, Frontier Airlines, Breeze Airways and others.

RDU
Raleigh–Durham Airport
🇺🇸 Raleigh/Durham, USA
MCO
Orlando International
🇺🇸 Orlando, USA
Flight Time
1h 55m
Distance
533 mi
858 km
CO₂/pax
99 kg
−61 kg vs. layover
Airlines
4
Delta Air Lines +3
Time Diff
Same timezone
Operated by Delta Air Lines Delta Air Lines Frontier Airlines Frontier Airlines Breeze Airways Breeze Airways Southwest Airlines Southwest Airlines

Route data last updated: May 27, 2026

Airlines with non-stop flights

Delta Air Lines DL Delta Air Lines
Route
RDU → MCO
Flight Time
1h 55m
Distance
533 mi
Frontier Airlines F9 Frontier Airlines
Route
RDU → MCO
Flight Time
1h 55m
Distance
533 mi
Breeze Airways MX Breeze Airways
Route
RDU → MCO
Flight Time
1h 55m
Distance
533 mi
Southwest Airlines WN Southwest Airlines
Route
RDU → MCO
Flight Time
1h 55m
Distance
533 mi

Alternative Routes

Other ways to fly from Raleigh/Durham to Orlando with one stop · direct emits 99 kg CO₂ per passenger

RDU SRQ (Sarasota) MCO
Leg 1: 2h 2m (625 mi) Leg 2: 55m (104 mi) Total: ~2h 57m 🍃 160 kg CO₂ (+62% vs. direct)
Leg 1
RDU → SRQ
2h 2m · 625 mi
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Leg 2
SRQ → MCO
55m · 104 mi
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RDU CLT (Charlotte) MCO
Leg 1: 1h 12m (129 mi) Leg 2: 1h 48m (468 mi) Total: ~3h 🍃 136 kg CO₂ (+37% vs. direct)
Leg 1
RDU → CLT
1h 12m · 129 mi
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Leg 2
CLT → MCO
1h 48m · 468 mi
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RDU ATL (Atlanta) MCO
Leg 1: 1h 33m (356 mi) Leg 2: 1h 31m (404 mi) Total: ~3h 4m 🍃 166 kg CO₂ (+68% vs. direct)
Leg 1
RDU → ATL
1h 33m · 356 mi
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Leg 2
ATL → MCO
1h 31m · 404 mi
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RDU RSW (Fort Myers) MCO
Leg 1: 2h 8m (667 mi) Leg 2: 1h (134 mi) Total: ~3h 8m 🍃 173 kg CO₂ (+75% vs. direct)
Leg 1
RDU → RSW
2h 8m · 667 mi
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Leg 2
RSW → MCO
1h · 134 mi
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RDU PBI (West Palm Beach) MCO
Leg 1: 2h 10m (638 mi) Leg 2: 1h (141 mi) Total: ~3h 10m 🍃 169 kg CO₂ (+71% vs. direct)
Leg 1
RDU → PBI
2h 10m · 638 mi
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Leg 2
PBI → MCO
1h · 141 mi
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Frequently Asked Questions

How long is the direct flight from Raleigh/Durham to Orlando?

A nonstop flight from Raleigh/Durham (RDU) to Orlando (MCO) takes approximately 1 hours and 55 minutes. The distance is 533 miles (858 km).

Which airlines fly nonstop from Raleigh/Durham to Orlando?

4 airlines: Delta Air Lines, Frontier Airlines, Breeze Airways, Southwest Airlines.

Is there a nonstop flight from Raleigh/Durham to Orlando?

Yes. 4 airlines: Delta Air Lines, Frontier Airlines, Breeze Airways, Southwest Airlines.

How far is Raleigh/Durham from Orlando?

The flight distance from Raleigh/Durham to Orlando is 533 miles (858 km), measured as the great-circle (shortest air) distance.

What type of aircraft flies from Raleigh/Durham to Orlando?

At 1h 55m, this route typically uses narrow-body aircraft — Boeing 737 or Airbus A320. Varies by airline.

What is the carbon footprint of a flight from Raleigh/Durham to Orlando?

Roughly 99 kg CO2 per passenger one-way. That's about the same as driving 495 km.

Is the return flight from Orlando to Raleigh/Durham also nonstop?

Yes — nonstop flights run both ways. Flight time may differ slightly due to wind patterns.

When is the cheapest time to fly from Raleigh/Durham to Orlando?

Midweek flights (Tue/Wed) outside holiday peaks are usually cheapest. 3-6 weeks ahead is a good window for this route. Use "Check Prices" above to compare.

How early should I arrive at Raleigh–Durham Airport for this flight?

1.5-2 hours for domestic. Add more time during holidays or busy travel weekends.