How to travel from Dallas to Orlando, United States of America

The distance between Dallas and Orlando is around 996 miles (1,603km) and the quickest way to get there is to fly which takes around 3h 30m.

4 routes found

We've found 4 different ways to get from Dallas to Orlando by plane, bus and car. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.

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Fly

Fly from Dallas (DAL) to Orlando (MCO).

  • Duration3h 30m
  • Flight time2h 30m
  • Typical cost
    $255
Operated by

Southwest Airlines

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Bus

Take the bus to Houston TX and then to Orlando.

  • Duration1 day 2h
  • Departsonce daily
  • Typical cost
    $170
Operated by

Multiple bus operators

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Drive

Drive to Orlando.

  • Duration18h 20m
  • Distance1,137 miles (1,829km)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Dallas and Orlando

There are several options for getting from Dallas to Orlando by plane, bus and car. The cheapest option is to fly which costs around $155 and will take around 4h 40m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can fly and arrive in approximately 3h 30m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately $255.

The distance between Dallas and Orlando is around 996 miles (1,603km). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 961 miles (1,546km)

It takes around 3h 30m to get from Dallas and Orlando by plane. If you are travelling by car it will take around 18h 20m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Dallas to Orlando is to fly which takes around 3h 30m and will set you back approx $255.

The cheapest way to travel between Dallas and Orlando, if you exclude driving, is to fly which will typically cost around $155 for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

There is no train service that runs between Dallas and Orlando. We recommend that you fly from Dallas (DAL) to Orlando (MCO). instead which will take 3h 30m.

Bus travel

Yes there is a bus that runs regularly from Dallas and Orlando. It typically takes around 1 day 2h and departs once daily.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Dallas to Orlando. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Houston TX. These services run once daily and will take a minimum of 1 day 2h.

Megabus and Greyhound USA run regular bus services between Dallas and Orlando. Buses run once daily and take around 1 day 2h on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

Yes you can fly from Dallas and Orlando. Flights depart from Dallas (DAL) and arrive at Orlando (MCO). The flight takes around 2h 30m.

Yes there is a direct flight between Dallas and Orlando with no stop-overs required. Flights typically take around 2h 30m.

Southwest Airlines, Delta, Frontier Airlines, Spirit Airlines, American Airlines and United Airlines fly between Dallas and Orlando. Flights depart from Dallas (DAL) and and arrive into Orlando (MCO). These flights usually take around 2h 30m.

The flight from Dallas to Orlando typically takes around 2h 30m. Flights depart from Dallas (DAL) and and arrive into Orlando (MCO).

The closest major airport to Orlando is Orlando International Airport (MCO) (MCO) which is approximately 14km (9 miles) from Orlando. Orlando Sanford International Airport (SFB) (SFB) and Daytona Beach International Airport (DAB) (DAB) are also nearby and might be a better alternative airport depending on where you are flying from.

Drive yourself

Yes it is possible to drive from Dallas and Orlando. The distance is around 1,137 miles (1,829km) by road and it will take around 18h 20m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Dallas to Orlando is to fly which takes, on average, 3h 30m and will usually cost around $255.

How do I get from Dallas to Orlando

Compare travel optionsbetween Dallas and Orlando

Transport options from Dallas to Orlando
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Fly + 1 similar
3h 30m
$255
every 30 mins1,603km (996 miles)
Fly to Orlando (MCO)4h 40m
$155
every 30 mins1,649km (1,024 miles)
Bus
1 day 2h
$170
once daily2,040km (1,268 miles)
Drive
18h 20m
$110
on demand1,829km (1,137 miles)

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Airports near Orlando

The following major airports near Orlando offer regular flights to various popular destinations within United States of America and internationally.

MCO
Orlando International Airport (MCO)
International Airport
Distance
9 miles (14km) from Orlando
SFB
Orlando Sanford International Airport (SFB)
International Airport
Distance
18 miles (29km) from Orlando
DAB
Daytona Beach International Airport (DAB)
International Airport
Distance
48 miles (78km) from Orlando