Do You Know the Absolute Busiest Flight From Orlando? You Might Be on It!

By Robin Burks Leave a Comment

If you’ve ever flown to Disney World with a flight to Orlando International Airport, you might have noticed that it’s a pretty busy airport.

Orlando International Airport

This is why we’re always offering our best tips on how best to navigate the airport and suggesting things like using MCO Reserve, as well as getting to the airport EARLY if you’re on a flight departing from Orlando. It IS one of the busiest airports in the U.S., after all. However, have you ever wondered which particular route is the BUSIEST going to and from Orlando? Well, we’re going to tell you!

According to OAG, the busiest flight route to and from Orlando, as well as the busiest in the entire U.S., is the route to and from Orlando and Atlanta. Approximately 3,474,713 plane seats have been filled for that route in 2024. That is a LOT of people making that journey to and from Atlanta!

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This probably has a lot to do with Atlanta being a hub for many connecting flights to Orlando, especially for those of us who can’t get a direct flight to and from Orlando (or want to save a bit of money by taking a connecting flight instead). We’ve connected in Atlanta DOZENS of times on our way to Disney World. Atlanta is also a major hub for Delta Airlines.

Orlando International Airport

It’s no secret that Orlando International Airport can get really busy, especially this time of year. You’ll want to remember some important tips that will make flying during the holiday season more pleasant. First, arrive at the airport at least three hours before your and be at the security checkpoint at least two hours before your departure time. You’ll also want to be at your gate an hour before your flight departs. This is known as the 3-2-1 rule.

Orlando International Airport

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