Flying from Phoenix-Mesa Gateway Airport (AZA) to Orlando International Airport (MCO): what you need to know
The timezone in Orlando is UTC-5, which is two hours ahead of Phoenix.
For a smooth journey, arrive at the airport two hours ahead of international flights and an hour before domestic departures. This will give you enough time to board your AZA to MCO flight.
You'll likely experience longer lines in popular months such as April. Arriving up to four hours ahead of international flights and two hours for a domestic departure is a wise move.
If you'd like to include a stop along the way, simply deselect 'Direct flights only' when searching for your ticket from Phoenix-Mesa Gateway Airport to Orlando International Airport. These are the top stopovers between AZA and MCO:
Minneapolis St Paul Airport
Harry Reid International Airport
Cincinnati Northern Kentucky Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Phoenix-Mesa Gateway Airport (AZA) to Orlando International Airport (MCO)
Currently, $188 is the lowest price we've seen for a one-way Phoenix-Mesa Gateway Airport to Orlando International Airport flight. The best price for a return plane ticket is $555. Remember that fares may change due to availability at the time of booking.
To find cheap tickets from AZA to MCO, book ahead. Airlines tend to offer their best fares when flights are first made available.
The 'Whole month' tool shows you the cheapest flights from Phoenix-Mesa Gateway Airport to Orlando International Airport across each month. It's an easy way to find a bargain if your plans are flexible.
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Choose your ideal arrival and departure times, airlines and number of stops with the filters. Alternatively, sort your results by 'Cheapest' to find the best deals on flights from Phoenix-Mesa Gateway Airport to Orlando International Airport.
Handy information about Phoenix-Mesa Gateway Airport (AZA)
AZA's address is 6033 S. Sossaman Rd..
Phoenix-Mesa Gateway Airport scores high marks for on-time performance. 82% of flights that take off from AZA land on time.
Central Phoenix to Phoenix-Mesa Gateway Airport is around 32 kilometres. Depending on traffic, it'll take you about 30 minutes to get there if you're driving, catching a taxi or ride-sharing.
The journey when using public transport takes about 1 hour 15 minutes.
Looking for a handy hotel near AZA? If you're boarding an early flight from Phoenix-Mesa Gateway Airport to Orlando International Airport, these stays will have you sleeping moments from check-in:
Arriving at Orlando International Airport (MCO)
If you're coming in on a late Phoenix-Mesa Gateway Airport to Orlando International Airport flight, nothing tops the convenience of being close to the terminal. Collect your bags from the carousel and then be showered and sleeping soon after at one of these accommodation options near MCO:
Travel at your own speed with a Orlando International Airport rental car. Book your wheels from Sonic, Dollar or Budget and see more of Orlando and beyond.
For the lowest price, reserve your vehicle from Orlando International Airport around two weeks in advance.
Getting from Orlando International Airport (MCO) to central Orlando
The street address for MCO is One Airport Boulevard.
Orlando International Airport is roughly 19 kilometres from central Orlando. The drive time takes around 25 minutes.
It takes around 1 hour if you're travelling by public transport.
When to fly to Orlando International Airport (MCO)
April is the busiest month for flights from Phoenix-Mesa Gateway Airport to Orlando International Airport. To skip the crowds, go to Orlando in March.
Book your flight from Phoenix-Mesa Gateway Airport to Orlando International Airport for July if you want to explore Orlando during its warmest month. Expect temperatures of between 23ºC (73ºF) and 34ºC (93ºF).
January has average temperatures of between 7ºC (45ºF) and 23ºC (73ºF). Search for cheap tickets from AZA to MCO sometime then if you want to travel when it's cooler.
Explore more of the United States
Orlando has loads to offer, but there are so many other corners of the United States you'll want to see. About 209 kilometres north of Orlando, a trip to Jacksonville will keep you on the go. Start with leading attractions like St. John's Cathedral, Museum of Contemporary Art Jacksonville and The Cummer Museum of Art & Gardens.
Around 338 kilometres south of Orlando, Miami is another favourite stop in the United States. Experience the best of this destination with a visit to Beach, Ocean Drive and Port of Miami.
