Is a 1½ hr layover in Orlando long enough?

MCO · Orlando International · Orlando, United States
Probably Enough

Yes, 1½ hours is probably enough for a layover at MCO (Orlando).

This meets the international-domestic MCT, giving enough time to clear customs and recheck bags.
Concourses
2
Max Transit
35m
Avg. Security
20m
Primary Hub
Domestic → Domestic
45min
Domestic → International
60min
International → Domestic
90min
tight
International → International
100min
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Check whether your connection is in Terminal A/B or the newer Terminal C, as they are not adjacent and require a walk, shuttle, or train ride.
If arriving internationally, budget extra time since you must clear Customs and Border Protection and recheck bags before any onward flight, domestic or international.
Use the automated people mover promptly after clearing security, since Airside 1-4 gate walks can still be long once you arrive.
Sunday afternoons and school-holiday mornings are the busiest times, so add buffer if connecting then.
TSA PreCheck is available at both terminal complexes and can cut security wait times significantly during peak periods.
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Low risk
Moderate
High risk
Tight connections are safer outside peak hours. Morning rush (6–9a), midday (11a–2p), and evening (4–8p) are highest risk.
Within the original complex, an automated people mover shuttles passengers between the main terminal and each Airside (1-4) in about 2-3 minutes each way, but each Airside has its own security checkpoint you must clear. Moving between Terminal A/B and the newer Terminal C requires either a covered walkway (about 15-20 minutes on foot) or a shuttle bus, and international arrivals must fully exit through customs/immigration before rechecking bags and re-clearing security for any onward flight.
Is 1½ hours enough for a layover at Orlando International (MCO)?

This meets the international-domestic MCT, giving enough time to clear customs and recheck bags.

What is the minimum connection time at MCO?

Minimum connection times at Orlando International: Domestic-to-Domestic is 45 minutes, International-to-International is 100 minutes. These are the shortest layovers airlines will sell.

Can I make a 1½ hours connection at MCO on an international flight?

1½ hours is below the 100-minute international MCT at Orlando International. You may need to rush and could miss your connection. Within the original complex, an automated people mover shuttles passengers between the main terminal and each Airside (1-4) in about 2-3 minutes each way, but each Airside has its own security checkpoint you must clear. Moving between Terminal A/B and the newer Terminal C requires either a covered walkway (about 15-20 minutes on foot) or a shuttle bus, and international arrivals must fully exit through customs/immigration before rechecking bags and re-clearing security for any onward flight.

How much time do I need for a layover at MCO?

We recommend at least 50 minutes for a comfortable connection at Orlando International. This gives you enough buffer for security (typically 20 minutes) and transit between terminals (up to 35 minutes).

What happens if I miss my connection at MCO?

Passengers who miss a connection should go to their airline's service desk or gate agent near their arrival gate as soon as possible; most major carriers (Southwest, Delta, American, JetBlue) have staffed rebooking counters in both terminal complexes.

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