Cheap flights to Orlando

How long is the flight to Orlando?

Flights to Orlando are possible from three New Zealand locations: Christchurch Airport (CHC), Wellington Airport (WLG) and Auckland International Airport (AKL). A small number of trips will arrive at Orlando Sanford International Airport (SFB), Orlando, but the overwhelming majority of flights are destined to Orlando International Airport (MCO). Travel times from Christchurch are approximately 31h 30min while those from Wellington are just shy of 40h in duration. Most flights from Auckland to Orlando vary between 27h-32h in length.

Are there non-stop flights to Orlando?

Unfortunately, non-stop flights from New Zealand to Orlando are not currently available. Departures from Christchurch require at least two stopovers at Auckland and Los Angeles with overall flight times of 31h 30min. Comparatively, you can get Orlando flight deals from here making an additional stop in Seattle with shorter durations (around 31h). Two-stop flights from Wellington also connect at Auckland and Los Angeles, with the same overall time of 31h 30min. Departures from Auckland airport offer the greatest variety in terms of connections. You can get one-stop service via Los Angeles in about 27h and two-stop flights with layovers at Los Angeles and Houston as well as connections via Los Angeles and Chicago. Both routes offer similar flight times of about 31h 25min.

How do you get from Orlando airport to the city centre?

Passengers at Orlando International can use the Lynx bus for transport to Sand Lake Road Sunrail Station for connections to Church Street Station (approximately 10min). Alternatively, you can remain aboard and ride the bus to Lynx Central Station (about 40min). Lynx buses pick up from Bays A38-A41 at Ground Transportation Level 1, which is also where the car hire centre and airport shuttles are located. The ride by taxi is about 20min and they are located A-side and B-side of the terminal (Arrivals Area, Level 2) while the collection point for Uber, Wingz and Lyft transport is Arrivals curb, Level 2.

What are some things to do in Orlando?

The US southern city of Orlando, Florida, needs little introduction as its name has been synonymous with world-famous theme parks for more than fifty years. Being a major convention and special events market further confirms its status as one of the biggest tourist destinations on the planet. Downtown Orlando is a nexus of major highways, with Interstate 4 being the main traffic artery. Vehicular traffic is endemic to the city, boosted by the huge volumes of yearly tourists and car hire companies that thrive here as a mini-industry unto itself. When it comes to family holidays and adventure, Walt Disney World Resort and Universal Orlando Resort reign supreme, although there are at least five others, including SeaWorld Orlando, to share the spoils. Beyond its theme parks, the Orlando Museum of Art and The Wheel at ICON Park Orlando are other main attractions. Arts and entertainment flourish here. Disney’s Hollywood Studios is a film animation powerhouse, and the city hosts its own philharmonic orchestra, ballet, opera and several live performance venues, including the Dr. Phillips Centre for Performing Arts. Star Wars Weekends (May-June) and the Epcot International Food and Wine Festival (September-November) are two highlights on the annual cultural events calendar.

Do I need a passport or visa to fly to Orlando?

To fly to Orlando, USA, New Zealand citizens will need a valid passport and a US ESTA travel permit, which is good for 90 days. Applications are processed online in about 30min generally, with fees around $ 14.00 (NZ$ 20).