Flying from Orlando International Airport (MCO) to Halifax Stanfield International Airport (YHZ): what you need to know
The average time for a direct flight from Orlando International Airport to Halifax Stanfield International Airport is 3 hours 30 minutes.
Halifax's timezone is UTC-3, making Halifax one hour ahead of Orlando.
Choose from four weekly Orlando International Airport to Halifax Stanfield International Airport flights. The 10:40 departure with WestJet is the earliest you can take. Air Transat operates the last service of the day at 22:30.
For a stress-free journey, turn up at the airport two hours ahead of international flights and an hour before domestic departures. This will give you enough time to board your MCO to YHZ flight.
You'll likely experience bigger queues in popular months such as July. Arriving up to four hours in advance for an international flight and two hours for a domestic departure is a good idea.
You'll find a range of airlines offering direct flights from Orlando International Airport to Halifax Stanfield International Airport. When you're ready to kick off your Halifax adventure, let one of these carriers fly you to this must-see part of Canada:
Air Canada is the airline most travellers choose to fly with on this route.
Air Canada ranks as the top on-time carrier for MCO to YHZ flights, with 84.62% of its services arriving as scheduled.
Consider adding a stopover when booking your ticket from Orlando International Airport to Halifax Stanfield International Airport. Simply uncheck 'Direct flights only' to break up your journey, or perhaps explore a new destination along the way. Here are some options between MCO and YHZ:
Ronald Reagan National Airport
Montreal-Pierre Elliott Trudeau International Airport
Philadelphia International Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Orlando International Airport (MCO) to Halifax Stanfield International Airport (YHZ)
$185 is currently the best price for a one-way Orlando International Airport to Halifax Stanfield International Airport flight. A return flight starts at $514. These prices may change based on demand.
Book nine months before you want to fly. After crunching the numbers on our calendar, this is how far you should book ahead to find cheap tickets from MCO to YHZ.
August is the cheapest month for flights from Orlando International Airport to Halifax Stanfield International Airport. If you need to travel during a different time of year, the 'Whole month' tool will give you the lowest prices for every month.
You won't have to check back in every day to find out if fares have gone down when you set up a Price Alert. We'll update you the moment a special offer becomes available on cheap flights from MCO to YHZ.
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Handy information about Orlando International Airport (MCO)
MCO is located at One Airport Boulevard.
When it comes to Orlando International Airport's on-time performance, data shows 78.28% of flights meet their scheduled arrival time.
Central Orlando to Orlando International Airport is approximately 32 kilometres. Depending on traffic, it'll take you about 20 minutes to get there if you're driving, catching a cab or ride-sharing.
Booked an early flight from Orlando International Airport to Halifax Stanfield International Airport? Avoid rushing to the terminal (and sneak in some extra snooze time) by choosing one of these stays close to MCO:
Arriving at Halifax Stanfield International Airport (YHZ)
The last thing you need is a long journey to your hotel if you're arriving on a late Orlando International Airport to Halifax Stanfield International Airport flight. Check in to one of these accommodation options near YHZ instead:
Travel at your own pace with a Halifax Stanfield International Airport rental car. Book your wheels from Avis, Hertz or Alamo and venture far and wide through Halifax and beyond.
Booking your ride from Halifax Stanfield International Airport about two weeks ahead boosts your odds of scoring a great price.
Getting from Halifax Stanfield International Airport (YHZ) to central Halifax
Halifax Stanfield International Airport to central Halifax has a drive time of about 30 minutes. It's approximately 32 kilometres away.
If you're taking public transport, expect a journey of roughly 1 hour 10 minutes.
When to fly to Halifax Stanfield International Airport (YHZ)
It's time to choose your travel dates for your flight from Orlando International Airport to Halifax Stanfield International Airport. August is the most popular month to head to Halifax. If you'd like a more low-key vibe, go in February.
Book your flight from Orlando International Airport to Halifax Stanfield International Airport for August if you want to go to Halifax during its warmest month. You can expect temperatures of between 15ºC (59ºF) and 23ºC (73ºF).
February sees average temperatures of between -11ºC (12ºF) and 4ºC (39ºF). Search for cheap tickets from MCO to YHZ sometime around then if you like travelling in cooler conditions.
Explore more of Canada
Halifax has plenty to offer, but there are so many other parts of Canada waiting to be discovered. About 177 kilometres north-west of Halifax, a visit to Moncton will keep you on the move. Check out popular attractions like Parc Magnetic Hill Estates Park, Tidal Bore and Magnetic Hill Zoo.
If there's time to check out another well-known destination in Canada, head for Sydney, roughly 306 kilometres north-east of Halifax. Cossit House Museum, Membertou Heritage Park and Jost House Museum are among the biggest draws.