Cheapest airport near Orlando
7 commercial airports fall within about 2 hours of Orlando. The nearest one is rarely the cheapest one — a real answer depends on your specific route and travel date, since airfare and airport competition vary a lot by destination. Below is the honest starting point: drive time, parking, and hub size for each, all modeled estimates.
| Airport | Drive from downtown | Est. drive cost | Parking/day | Hub size | Low-cost carriers |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| MCO — Orlando Intl | 10.1 mi / 14m | $2 | $18 | Large hub | Yes |
| SFB — Orlando Sanford Intl | 22.1 mi / 28m | $4 | $16 | Small hub | Yes |
| DAB — Daytona Beach Intl | 57.1 mi / 55m | $10 | $16 | Small hub | No |
| MLB — Melbourne Orlando Intl | 63.4 mi / 1h | $11 | $16 | Small hub | Yes |
| TPA — Tampa Intl | 94.3 mi / 1h 30m | $17 | $16 | Large hub | Yes |
| PIE — St. Pete-Clearwater Intl | 107.2 mi / 1h 42m | $19 | $16 | Small hub | Yes |
| SRQ — Sarasota-Bradenton Intl | 125.4 mi / 1h 59m | $22 | $16 | Small hub | Yes |
See it priced for a real route
Long Island → Orlando (ISP→MCO)Orlando → Los Angeles (MCO→LAX)Orlando → Tampa (MCO→TPA)Miami → Orlando (MIA→MCO)Atlanta → Orlando (ATL→MCO)New York → Orlando (LGA→MCO)Los Angeles → Orlando (LAX→MCO)
Start a search — ground costs are modeled estimates (29 mpg, $3.35/gal, per-airport parking). Ranking is price/time only.