A Little Airport Confusion

rosebud · 04-23-2006

Hi all, I've never been to Orlando before so I have some airport questions. I'm getting the impression that there are two different airports: MCO and ORL. Is this correct? If so, is one closer to Disney than another? Is one better than another? Any idea of average traveling times to the airports? Any help would be appreciated I'm searching for a one way flight for my Dad from Orlando back to Denver and I'm not sure if I'm searching the right airports! Thanks and sorry for so many questions, hopefully they are too obvious.

smee57 · 04-23-2006

I think most flights go into MCO. I've never had a choice flying from the midwest. I'll be interested to see what others say.

DayDreamer · 04-23-2006

If you fly into MCO you will be really close to Disney. It took me about 20 minutes to get to Disney from MCO.

mickeymommy · 04-23-2006

ORL is Orlando Executive Airport. I think everytime I've put it in as a search option I've automatically gotten flights to MCO. My impression is that it's a smaller airport with charter flights, but I don't really know. MCO is the big airport that almost everything goes through.

FireAngel · 04-23-2006

That is correct, MCO is the airport where most flights go thru. There are some smaller airports around the area but they are for a lot smaller planes.

Park Hopper · 04-23-2006

MCO is Orlando International Airport, the area's largest and most heavily traveled provider. Orlando Executive Airport is just a few miles from downtown Orlando and caters to corporate travelers and private aircraft.

There is another airport in the area, Orlando Sanford International Airport (SFB), that some tourists use to escape MCO's congestion. SFB, much smaller in size, is 18 miles northeast of Orlando. It's quite a haul from there to Disney, but SFB does offer good ground transportation options.

MCO is the airport you want, though.

Batgirl · 04-23-2006

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Originally Posted by Park Hopper

MCO is Orlando International Airport, the area's largest and most heavily traveled provider. Orlando Executive Airport is just a few miles from downtown Orlando and caters to corporate travelers and private aircraft.

There is another airport in the area, Orlando Sanford International Airport (SFB), that some tourists use to escape MCO's congestion. SFB, much smaller in size, is 18 miles northeast of Orlando. It's quite a haul from there to Disney, but SFB does offer good ground transportation options.

MCO is the airport you want, though.

If you are trying to book a flight from Denver (the "Gateway to the West", my friends, *not* the midwest), I would suggest going on either Frontier or United (Ted) direct to MCO. You can get a Ted flight at 8:30am that arrives around lunch time, or a 10:30 am flight on Frontier that gets in around 4 (that's the flight my DM prefers). Right now prices are not especially cheap, but they can get as low as around $220.

Good luck!

rosebud · 04-24-2006

Thanks for all the help! I really appreciate it and all is clear now! I've found a great deal out on frontier (I LOVE that airline) and we will probably book it in the morning. Thanks again everyone, you are great! :)

Cavey · 04-24-2006

Peoria was advertising flights from its airport to ORL. The flights were cheap ($60 one-way), BUT it was over an hour to WDW, and by the time you paid regional transportation, it was cheaper to drive to Chicago and fly to the main airport.

Peoria cancelled that daily flight in January because people were discovering that fact.

Campbell87 · 04-24-2006

Id really reccomend Sandford. We've flown in both times we went and had a smooth transition straight through the airport. It is quite a way out from disney but nothing too bad, id say around 40mins-ish away.

Cavey · 04-24-2006

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Originally Posted by Campbell87

Id really reccomend Sandford. We've flown in both times we went and had a smooth transition straight through the airport. It is quite a way out from disney but nothing too bad, id say around 40mins-ish away.

My bad--it was Sandford Airport. I was told the drive was about 1 hour each way.

Park Hopper · 04-25-2006

It's an hour's drive from the airport in Sanford to WDW -- on a good day. It's about 45-48 miles depending on which route you take -- either straight down I-4 or the Central Florida Greenway (417 toll road). Depending on the time of day you're traveling, though, this can be a long, nightmarish drive. If you're out there during rush hour, bring food and water -- and maybe a tent.

04-23-2006	#1 (permalink)
rosebud Senior Mouseketeer Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Epcot Posts: 390	A Little Airport Confusion Hi all, I've never been to Orlando before so I have some airport questions. I'm getting the impression that there are two different airports: MCO and ORL. Is this correct? If so, is one closer to Disney than another? Is one better than another? Any idea of average traveling times to the airports? Any help would be appreciated I'm searching for a one way flight for my Dad from Orlando back to Denver and I'm not sure if I'm searching the right airports! Thanks and sorry for so many questions, hopefully they are too obvious. __________________ JS

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smee57 it'S MEE Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: Wisconsin Posts: 1,935	Re: A Little Airport Confusion I think most flights go into MCO. I've never had a choice flying from the midwest. I'll be interested to see what others say. __________________ "The best remedy for those who are afraid, lonely or unhappy is to go outside, somewhere where they can be quiet, alone with the heavens, nature and God. Because only then does one feel that all is as it should be." Anne Frank "Middle age is when you've met so many people that every new person you meet reminds you of someone else." Ogden Nash *Is there anyplace happier than Disney World?*

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DayDreamer The Executive Gentleman Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: Maryland Posts: 2,246	Re: A Little Airport Confusion If you fly into MCO you will be really close to Disney. It took me about 20 minutes to get to Disney from MCO. __________________ Imaaaaaaginaaaation, imaaaaaginaaaation A dream can be a dream come true, With just that spark in me and you. 2008 - Polynesian & Vacation Village 2006 - Contemporary & Sheraton Vistana 2005 - Orange Lake 1996 - Offsite 1993 - Honeymoon Offsite 1986 - Offsite 1982 - Great Aunt's House 1980 - Great Aunt's House 1977 - Disneyland - Aunt's House

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mickeymommy Big Cheese Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Texas Posts: 527	Re: A Little Airport Confusion ORL is Orlando Executive Airport. I think everytime I've put it in as a search option I've automatically gotten flights to MCO. My impression is that it's a smaller airport with charter flights, but I don't really know. MCO is the big airport that almost everything goes through. __________________ Jane Save Lids, Save Lives TRAINING is the opposite of hoping. 2009 - All Star Movies 2006 - Disneyland - offsite 2005 - All Star Music (DS's 1st WDW trip!) 2002 - offsite 2000 - Yacht Club

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FireAngel FAolicious Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: Somewhere on Earth, I think. Posts: 1,739	Re: A Little Airport Confusion That is correct, MCO is the airport where most flights go thru. There are some smaller airports around the area but they are for a lot smaller planes. __________________ PC October 2004 PC DEC 2006 Surprise trip Aug 07 Offsite Way too many times to count before. DCs Black Sheep

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Park Hopper Mouse Meister Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: Orlando Posts: 1,255	Re: A Little Airport Confusion MCO is Orlando International Airport, the area's largest and most heavily traveled provider. Orlando Executive Airport is just a few miles from downtown Orlando and caters to corporate travelers and private aircraft. There is another airport in the area, Orlando Sanford International Airport (SFB), that some tourists use to escape MCO's congestion. SFB, much smaller in size, is 18 miles northeast of Orlando. It's quite a haul from there to Disney, but SFB does offer good ground transportation options. MCO is the airport you want, though. __________________ 30 Minutes from the Mouse

04-24-2006	#8 (permalink)
rosebud Senior Mouseketeer Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Epcot Posts: 390	Re: A Little Airport Confusion Thanks for all the help! I really appreciate it and all is clear now! I've found a great deal out on frontier (I LOVE that airline) and we will probably book it in the morning. Thanks again everyone, you are great! :) __________________ JS

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Cavey MB's Rabble Rouser® Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: Carlinville, IL Posts: 6,144	Re: A Little Airport Confusion Peoria was advertising flights from its airport to ORL. The flights were cheap ($60 one-way), BUT it was over an hour to WDW, and by the time you paid regional transportation, it was cheaper to drive to Chicago and fly to the main airport. Peoria cancelled that daily flight in January because people were discovering that fact. __________________ . . Cavey, Tigger, BossMouse, Soundgod Erin, and Lil'pocohantas in association with the Federal Emergency Management Agency, and Juicy Juice are proud to present Cavey-Fest III December 13, 2008

04-24-2006	#10 (permalink)
Campbell87 Big Cheese Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: UK Posts: 932	Re: A Little Airport Confusion Id really reccomend Sandford. We've flown in both times we went and had a smooth transition straight through the airport. It is quite a way out from disney but nothing too bad, id say around 40mins-ish away.

04-25-2006	#12 (permalink)
Park Hopper Mouse Meister Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: Orlando Posts: 1,255	Re: A Little Airport Confusion It's an hour's drive from the airport in Sanford to WDW -- on a good day. It's about 45-48 miles depending on which route you take -- either straight down I-4 or the Central Florida Greenway (417 toll road). Depending on the time of day you're traveling, though, this can be a long, nightmarish drive. If you're out there during rush hour, bring food and water -- and maybe a tent. __________________ 30 Minutes from the Mouse

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