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Enjoy movies, sips, and snacks during your flight.
Take advantage of inflight entertainment with free movies4, free live TV5, free texting6, and $8 inflight Internet7.
We also offer free sodas, coffee, and snacks8—learn more about the inflight food and beverage experience.
Take advantage of free same-day standby9.
Have a change of travel plans? We offer free same-day standby for most fare types: Wanna Get Away Plus®, Anytime and Business Select®. This means that you can retain your current flight while listing for standby on an earlier flight. If a seat becomes available, it’s yours at no charge!
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| Departing from | William P. Hobby Airport (HOU) |
|---|---|
| Arriving at | Orlando International Airport (MCO) |
| Average flight time | 2 hours 23 minutes |
| Distance | 849 miles |
| 156* | Weekly flights |
|---|---|
| 5† | Nonstop flights per day Monday through Friday |
| 5 † | Nonstop flights on Saturday |
| 6 † | Nonstop flights on Sunday |
Other popular flights from Houston (Hobby):
*Weekly flights based on DOT published scheduled average flights Monday through Sunday between 7/1/2025 and 7/31/2025. Note: route may not operate every day of the week.
†Nonstop flights based on DOT published scheduled average flights Monday through Sunday between 7/1/2025 and 7/31/2025.
Explore Orlando.
Get excited about exploring Orlando both inside and outside of the theme parks! While there are several fantastic, world-class theme parks to enjoy, there’s no doubt that the full Orlando experience lies outside of the parks as well. During your trip, take some time to explore international cuisine in downtown Orlando, visit local towns in the area, and even plan a trip to the beach! There’s no shortage of fun when you travel to the Sunshine State.
Perhaps one of the best places to start exploring your way through Orlando is to visit the downtown area. There, you’ll get a feel for what the locals do. Walk down historic blocks such as Church Street and visit the Railroad Depot, a commercial development and entertainment site. Grab lunch at some of the city’s most popular joints as well. Sit down to enjoy a meal overlooking Lake Eola and experience Orlando’s rich outdoor and wildlife environment. If you happen to pay a visit downtown in the evening, make sure to explore the great nightlife Orlando has to offer.
Renting a car in Orlando will help you get around to various destinations, especially since public transit is limited. If you do, there’s no better place to escape the desert heat than to soak in the rays at the beach! Cocoa Beach is the closest beach to Orlando that you can visit to get your tan on. Soak in gorgeous views, play water sports, and take advantage of any events at the pier. The shopper in you will also enjoy the great boutiques near the water. Of course, if going to the beach isn’t your thing, you might enjoy taking advantage of the great water parks!
Questions we hear the most
The average flight time from Houston (Hobby) to Orlando is 2 hours 23 minutes.
There are 156 weekly flights from Houston (Hobby) to Orlando on Southwest Airlines.
Yes, Southwest flies nonstop from Houston (Hobby) to Orlando 5 times per day from Monday through Friday.
Yes, Southwest flies nonstop from Houston (Hobby) to Orlando 5 times per day on Saturdays and 6 times per day on Sundays.
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1EarlyBird Check-In® pricing starts at $15 one-way, and is subject to availability. Pricing may vary based on the popularity and length of each (one-way) flight. Please see optional travel charges for more details.
2Upgraded boarding prices and benefits are per eligible segment. Flights must be within 24 hours of departure to be eligible for upgraded boarding.
4Where available. Available only on WiFi-enabled aircraft. Limited-time offer.
5Due to licensing restrictions, on WiFi-enabled international flights, free live TV and iHeartRadio may not be available for the full duration of flight.
6Texting only allows access to iMessage and WhatsApp (which must be downloaded and activated before connecting to SouthwestWiFi).
7Internet access for $8 per device from takeoff to landing. Price is subject to change. May not be available for the full duration of flight. In order to provide a top-notch Internet experience, we prohibit access to certain high-bandwidth applications and websites. We also prohibit access to certain obscene or offensive content.
8Flights traveling 175 miles or less will have only water available. Complimentary snacks are served on flights over 175 miles. If you’re flying between Hawaii and the continental U.S., you’ll have even more snacks to choose from.
9Free same-day standby: You can list for same-day standby for an earlier flight via a Southwest Customer Service Agent at the airport or the Southwest app or mobile web. You must request to be added to the same-day standby list at least 10 minutes prior to the scheduled departure of your original flight or the no-show policy will apply. If using the app or mobile web, you must list your name 30 minutes ahead of scheduled departure. You will receive a message based on the contact preference selected during booking if you are cleared on the flight. Group bookings and Unaccompanied Minors are not eligible for same-day standby. You will be required to pay any government taxes and fees associated with these itinerary changes but refunds will be provided. Your original boarding position is not guaranteed on your standby flight. Southwest Business Customers booked through travel agencies may need to see a Southwest agent at the airport for a standby listing. See Southwest.com/standby for more details.