Flights from London Gatwick to Orlando

Tips and tricks to help you find cheap flights from London Gatwick to Orlando

Favourite airline: British Airways
48 % of travellers choose to book flights on this route with British Airways, Lufthansa and Virgin Atlantic.
British Airways
29 %
Lufthansa
11 %
Virgin Atlantic
8 %
Tip: book directly before departure
A good time to book a cheap flight on this route is directly on the day of departure.
0 days before departure
Cheapest weekday: Tuesday
Flight prices fluctuate during the week. Flights are 31 % cheaper on Tuesday.
Direct flights are more expensive
Compared to flights with a stopover, direct flights are £ 3.00 more expensive on this route.
non stop flight
1 stop
2 stops
09h 35min
35h 07min
15h 48min
£440
£437
£440
The favourite connection is non-stop
47 % of travellers decide to book a direct flight on this route.
Route
bookings
Direct flights
09h 35min, from £440
47 %
1 stopover New York John F Kennedy
35h 07min, from £437
14 %
2 stopovers Frankfurt-Main Washington DC - Dulles International Airport, DC
37h 52min, from £514
8 %

Useful information about the flight from London Gatwick to Orlando

Extended Holiday to Orlando

The city of Orlando has so much to offer its visitors. From the sunny Florida weather to Walt Disney World, there is so much that beckons visitors to Orlando. The city is especially popular during one of Orlando's local festivals or for the United States' Independence Day celebration when tourists can get a taste of the local culture and customs.

Best Time to Travel to Orlando

Orlando is a beautiful city to visit all year round. The Florida sunshine can be enjoyed almost all year round. The best time to travel to Orlando is probably between November and April when the weather is dry with cool temperatures lower than 30°C. May till September is the rainy season with temperatures rising above 30°C. The hurricane season also runs from June to October. 

Visit Orlando in February to take in the Mount Dora Arts Festival. More than 300 artists, music and theatre make this Orlando's largest festival. Enjoy the Orlando Carnival during the last week in May, complete with a Mardi Gras parade. Spend the Fourth of July in Orlando to celebrate America's Independence Day with parades, concerts and fireworks. The Epcot International Food & Wine Festival runs from the end of September until mid-November in the Walt Disney World Resort.

Important tips for before you travel

Before heading to Orlando, check to see if you are eligible for the US Visa Waiver Programme (VWP). This programme allows visits for as long as 90 days. All passports should be valid for the entire duration of your stay. The cost of living in Orlando is as a whole cheaper than in London, this includes food and alcohol out in restaurants and bars. Orlando is in the Eastern Time Zone and five hours behind London (UCT/GMT -4).

Important local information 

When travelling from the airport to the city centre, take bus number 11 or 51. Single bus tickets cost around $2, while taxis run at approximately $40. The city of Orlando offers cheap public transportation with several "Lynx" bus routes; single tickets are about $2, one-day travelcards cost approximately $4.50 and seven-day travel cards cost roughly $16. Taxis are typically cheaper in Orlando than in London.

When looking for a place to stay during your holiday in Orlando, you may find that three-star hotels can cost around $50 per night per person.

Flight information: London Gatwick - Orlando

Outbound and return from £437.24
Flight duration min. 09:30 / max. 09:50
Return flight duration min. 08:00/ max. 08:05
Distance 6999 km
Flights per week 24
Departure airport London Gatwick (LGW)
Arrival airport Orlando International Airport, FL (MCO)
Destination country United States