Flying from Orlando to Jacksonville International Airport (JAX): what you need to know
Begin your journey at one of Orlando's main airports, Orlando International Airport (MCO) or Orlando Sanford International Airport (SFB). Explore your options for booking a flight from Orlando to Jacksonville International Airport (JAX) jetting off from either of these.
Jacksonville (where Jacksonville International Airport is located) and Orlando share the UTC-4 timezone. Easily coordinate travel plans without worrying about time differences.
Arriving two hours before an international flight and one hour ahead of a domestic departure are travel rules to live by. Be at the airport on time to board your flight from Orlando to JAX.
With more travellers during busy periods like July, get to the terminal earlier than usual. Two hours for domestic flights and as much as four for international journeys will allow for extra wait times. Remember things also get busy during major holidays like Fourth of July.
Airports in Orlando
Orlando International Airport (MCO)
MCO is around 32 kilometres from central Orlando. If you're driving, catching a cab or ride-sharing from the centre, it'll take you 22 minutes or so to get there, depending on the traffic.
Have an early flight from Orlando to Jacksonville International Airport? Avoid the last-minute rush to the terminal (and get some extra shut-eye) by picking one of these hotels close to Orlando International Airport:
About Jacksonville International Airport (JAX)
The last thing you want is a long journey to your hotel if you're arriving on a late flight from Orlando to Jacksonville International Airport. Reserve one of these accommodation options near JAX instead:
Getting from Jacksonville International Airport (JAX) to central Jacksonville
From Jacksonville International Airport, Jacksonville is approximately 23 kilometres away. It takes around 17 minutes to get to the centre driving.
It typically takes 1 hour and 20 minutes if you're travelling by public transport.
How to find the cheapest flights from Orlando to Jacksonville International Airport (JAX)
Lock in a one-way ticket from Orlando to Jacksonville International Airport from $201 or travel return from just $294. The prices shown are based on availability and could change when you book.
To pick up flight tickets from Orlando to JAX, book as early as possible. Airlines usually offer their most competitively priced fares when flights are first released.
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The best time to fly from Orlando to Jacksonville International Airport (JAX)
July is the busiest month for flights from Orlando to Jacksonville International Airport. To avoid the crowds, visit Jacksonville in May when it's quieter.
Think about the type of weather that'll suit your plans for Jacksonville. The warmest month is July. Book your flights from Orlando to JAX during then and you can expect temperatures of between 23ºC and 34ºC.
January sees average temperatures of between 5ºC and 21ºC. Search for cheap flights from Orlando to Jacksonville International Airport around that time if you want to travel when it's cooler.
More about Jacksonville
Start your Jacksonville trip off on the right foot by choosing the ideal place to stay. Once you've booked your flight from Orlando to Jacksonville International Airport, check out our range of hotels including:
One of the best ways to get a feel for Jacksonville is to check out its most popular attractions. Highlights include Jacksonville Zoo and Gardens, The Cummer Museum of Art & Gardens and Friendship Fountain.
Complete your Jacksonville trip with a car rental
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