Jacksonville to Orlando flights
Orlando lies 201 km (125 mi) south of Jacksonville, in the same time zone. What the numbers say about getting there, and where to book.
A nonstop flight would take about 1 h gate to gate, based on the distance and typical cruise speed with taxi and climb allowed for; connecting itineraries add the layover on top.
| Jacksonville | Orlando | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | United States | United States |
| Population | 1 million | 334,854 |
| Elevation | 12 m (39 ft) | 54 m (177 ft) |
| Time now | UTC-4 (America/New_York) | UTC-4 (America/New_York) |
| Nearest large airport | JAX, 18 km out | MCO, 14 km out |
| Postal codes | 32099–32277 | 32801–32899 |
Airports at each end
Leaving Jacksonville
Jacksonville is served by 3 airports with scheduled flights within 100 km. The closest large one is Jacksonville International Airport (JAX), 18 km (11 mi) from the centre, whose 10,000-ft runway is long enough for long-haul wide-body aircraft. The alternatives are Northeast Florida Regional Airport (UST, 51 km), Gainesville Regional Airport (GNV, 93 km).
Arriving in Orlando
Orlando is served by 5 airports with scheduled flights within 100 km. The closest large one is Orlando International Airport (MCO), 14 km (9 mi) from the centre, whose 12,005-ft runway is long enough for long-haul wide-body aircraft. The alternatives are Orlando Sanford International Airport (SFB, 30 km), Daytona Beach International Airport (DAB, 78 km), Melbourne Orlando International Airport (MLB, 87 km), Lakeland Linder International Airport (LAL, 88 km).
| Airport | Code | From centre | Longest runway | Elevation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Orlando International Airport | MCO | 14 km (9 mi) | 12,005 ft | 96 ft |
| Orlando Sanford International Airport | SFB | 30 km (19 mi) | 11,002 ft | 55 ft |
| Daytona Beach International Airport (regional) | DAB | 78 km (48 mi) | 10,500 ft | 34 ft |
| Melbourne Orlando International Airport (regional) | MLB | 87 km (54 mi) | 10,181 ft | 33 ft |
| Lakeland Linder International Airport (regional) | LAL | 88 km (55 mi) | 8,500 ft | 142 ft |
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Common questions
How far is Orlando from Jacksonville?
201 km (125 mi) in a straight line, south of Jacksonville.
How long does it take to get from Jacksonville to Orlando by air?
About 1 h, estimated from distance and typical speeds for a nonstop flight. Timetables and traffic decide the real figure.
Is there a time difference between Jacksonville and Orlando?
No, both are on America/New_York at the moment.
Which airports are used for Jacksonville to Orlando flights?
Typically Jacksonville International Airport (JAX) to Orlando International Airport (MCO); Orlando also has SFB, DAB, MLB, LAL.
Where these facts come from
- GeoNames (CC BY 4.0): population, elevation, time zone, postal codes
- Wikidata (CC0): area, sister cities, visitor numbers, heritage listings, stations and ports
- OurAirports (public domain): airports, runways
- Natural Earth (public domain): map outlines
Data compiled 14 September 2026. Hotel and hostel figures are from our booking partner’s catalogue on that date. Journey times on this page are estimates from distance, not timetables; check the operator before you rely on one.