Families make up much of the private traffic from New York to Orlando, especially in school holidays, when the theme parks are the destination and a private flight avoids crowded terminals with small children. There is a steady business flow too, tied to Orlando's convention center and the region's aerospace and simulation industry. Orlando Executive Airport is close to downtown and the business district; Orlando International is the better choice for the attractions to the south and for the Space Coast drive.
| Airport | IATA / ICAO | Role | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Teterboro | TEB / KTEB | departure · 1,520 km to ORL | Business-aviation airport in New Jersey with no scheduled airline traffic, about 12 miles from Midtown Manhattan; the default choice for private flights to New York. |
| Westchester County, White Plains | HPN / KHPN | departure · 1,555 km to ORL | Alternative. |
| John F. Kennedy International | JFK / KJFK | departure · 1,511 km to ORL | Alternative. |
| Orlando Executive | ORL / KORL | arrival | General aviation airport close to downtown Orlando and Winter Park, with no scheduled airline service; handy for the city rather than the parks. |
| Orlando International | MCO / KMCO | arrival · 1,531 km from TEB | Orlando's main airline airport southeast of downtown; suits the theme parks and Lake Nona, with private terminals on the field. |
Source: OurAirports, great-circle.
| Class | Example (published range) | Verdict for 1,520 km | Estimated time |
|---|---|---|---|
| Light jet | Phenom 300 (3,650 km) | Non-stop | 2 h 30 |
| Midsize jet | Citation XLS+ (3,889 km) | Non-stop | 2 h 15 |
| Ultra-long-range jet | Global 6000, Falcon 8X, Gulfstream G650 (11,112 km) | Non-stop | 2 h 00 |
Rule: non-stop needs 15% range margin. Times are estimates.
6-8 passengers, 3,650 km of published range: 2.4 times this route.
See the aircraft ›13-19 passengers, 13,890 km of published range: 9.1 times this route.
See the aircraft ›| When | What happens | Our advice |
|---|---|---|
| School holidays | Spring break, summer and the winter holidays bring most of the leisure traffic. | Book early for holiday weeks and tell us about car seats and strollers. |
| Convention calendar | Large trade shows at the Orange County Convention Center fill hotels and private terminals. | If you are attending a show, plan the trip as soon as dates are set. |
Your dates and group size for Orlando.