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$123+ Cheap flights from Seattle (SEA) to Orlando (MCO)

This is the cheapest one-way flight price found by a Cheapflights user in the last 72 hours by searching for a flight departing on 12/15. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
SEA — MCO
Dec 15 — Dec 221
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Cheapflights Tip: The best prices from Seattle/Tacoma Intl to Orlando are usually found in January or October, booked 61 days in advance, depart on a Tuesday or Wednesday and return on a Thursday

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Cheapest flights from Seattle to Orlando
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Seattle to Orlando. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on November 15, 2025.

This Alaska Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/13. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Alaska Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 12/66:06 pmSEA - MCO
1 stop8h 49mAlaska Airlines
Thu 12/116:50 pmMCO - SEA
Nonstop6h 31mAlaska Airlines
Deal found 11/13$249
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/13. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Kiwi.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 11/256:42 pmSEA - MCO
2 stops38h 12mFrontier
Wed 12/38:00 amMCO - SEA
1 stop29h 06mFrontier
Deal found 11/13$251
This Expedia deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/15. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Expedia is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 12/1312:48 pmSEA - MCO
1 stop13h 43mMultiple Airlines
Mon 12/228:05 pmMCO - SEA
1 stop17h 37mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 11/15$252
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/13. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Kiwi.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 12/251:25 pmSEA - MCO
1 stop13h 06mFrontier
Tue 1/67:20 amMCO - SEA
1 stop9h 38mFrontier
Deal found 11/13$253
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/14. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Kiwi.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 12/1112:48 pmSEA - MCO
2 stops17h 51mMultiple Airlines
Mon 12/156:00 amMCO - SEA
1 stop8h 53mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 11/14$255
This Frontier deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/13. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Frontier is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 12/1112:48 pmSEA - MCO
1 stop13h 43mFrontier
Sun 12/146:00 amMCO - SEA
1 stop8h 53mFrontier
Deal found 11/13$256
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/13. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Kiwi.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 11/2612:51 pmSEA - MCO
1 stop23h 15mMultiple Airlines
Thu 12/46:34 pmMCO - SEA
2 stops17h 12mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 11/13$257
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/13. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Delta is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 12/1212:45 pmSEA - MCO
1 stop8h 29mDelta
Sun 12/149:00 amMCO - SEA
Nonstop6h 30mDelta
Deal found 11/13$258
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/13. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure American Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sun 12/712:31 amSEA - MCO
1 stop7h 26mAmerican Airlines
Fri 12/128:15 amMCO - SEA
1 stop8h 40mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 11/13$259
This CheapOair deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/15. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure CheapOair is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sun 11/309:53 pmSEA - MCO
1 stop13h 43mFrontier
Sun 12/77:20 amMCO - SEA
1 stop29h 46mFrontier
Deal found 11/15$260
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/13. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Kiwi.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 11/281:01 pmSEA - MCO
1 stop7h 55mFrontier
Wed 12/38:00 amMCO - SEA
1 stop29h 06mFrontier
Deal found 11/13$261
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/14. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Kiwi.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 12/612:48 pmSEA - MCO
1 stop13h 43mFrontier
Sun 12/78:42 pmMCO - SEA
2 stops21h 03mFrontier
Deal found 11/14$262

Cheap flight deals from Seattle to Orlando

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Seattle (SEA) to Orlando (MCO). Learn about various techniques such as flexible date searches, comparing prices across and setting up price alerts. Use these methods to find the cheapest flights available for your travel needs. Data last updated November 15, 2025.

Most accurate provider

CheapOair
3 stars

Most trusted provider

CheapOair
3 stars

Round-trip from

$251
(Kiwi.com)

One-way from

$123
(Kiwi.com)

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

January

Average price

$497

Good round-trip deal

$391 or less

Good one-way deal

$243 or less
Provider with most accurate pricing for Seattle/Tacoma Intl-Orlando flight deals.
Provider most trusted by Cheapflights users for Seattle/Tacoma Intl-Orlando flights.
From Seattle/Tacoma Intl to Orlando
One-way flight from Seattle/Tacoma Intl to Orlando
Highest demand for flights based on searches. 7% potential increase in price ($35 potential increase over avg. RT price).
Cheapest flight prices on average. 2% potential price decrease ($12 potential savings vs. average RT price).
Average for round-trip flights in November 2025
Price to beat on a round-trip flight from Seattle/Tacoma Intl to Orlando.
Price to beat on a one-way flight from Seattle/Tacoma Intl to Orlando.

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Customize your flight search to find flights from Seattle to Orlando that fit within your specific budget. Explore options based on user searches and filter the results based on your desired price range. Find flights that match your budget for a cost-effective journey. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 2,558,603 searches. Data last updated November 15, 2025.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Seattle to Orlando Airport that are best for you.

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Seattle

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Price

SeattleOrlando

SEA - MCO

SEAMCO

Seattle/Tacoma Intl

Tue 1/6

4:59 pm-5:40 am

1 stop9h 41m

Orlando

Tue 1/13

7:00 am-8:35 pm

2 stops16h 35m

$256

SeattleOrlando

SEA - MCO

SEAMCO

Seattle/Tacoma Intl

Fri 1/16

11:25 pm-7:47 am

Nonstop5h 22m

Orlando

Sat 1/24

1:11 pm-8:00 pm

1 stop9h 49m

$258

SeattleOrlando

SEA - MCO

SEAMCO

Seattle/Tacoma Intl

Mon 2/2

4:55 pm-6:15 am

1 stop10h 20m

Orlando

Sun 2/8

6:00 am-12:58 pm

1 stop9h 58m

$268

SeattleOrlando

SEA - MCO

SEAMCO

Seattle/Tacoma Intl

Sun 1/4

10:55 pm-10:10 am

1 stop8h 15m

Orlando

Sat 1/10

6:49 am-2:45 pm

1 stop10h 56m

$268

SeattleOrlando

SEA - MCO

SEAMCO

Seattle/Tacoma Intl

Sat 1/24

11:10 pm-7:35 am

Nonstop5h 25m

Orlando

Sat 2/7

7:00 am-10:33 am

Nonstop6h 33m

$269

SeattleOrlando

SEA - MCO

SEAMCO

Seattle/Tacoma Intl

Mon 1/12

4:33 pm-5:35 am

1 stop10h 02m

Orlando

Fri 1/16

5:43 pm-9:15 pm

Nonstop6h 32m

$278

SeattleOrlando

SEA - MCO

SEAMCO

Seattle/Tacoma Intl

Sun 2/1

4:33 pm-5:35 am

1 stop10h 02m

Orlando

Sat 2/14

7:00 am-10:37 am

Nonstop6h 37m

$278

SeattleOrlando

SEA - MCO

SEAMCO

Seattle/Tacoma Intl

Tue 12/30

4:59 pm-5:55 am

1 stop9h 56m

Orlando

Wed 1/7

7:00 am-10:33 am

Nonstop6h 33m

$278

SeattleOrlando

SEA - MCO

SEAMCO

Seattle/Tacoma Intl

Wed 1/14

2:05 pm-5:25 am

1 stop12h 20m

Orlando

Wed 1/21

9:10 am-5:50 pm

2 stops11h 40m

$279

SeattleOrlando

SEA - MCO

SEAMCO

Seattle/Tacoma Intl

Mon 12/29

11:35 pm-8:00 am

Nonstop5h 25m

Orlando

Fri 1/9

8:20 am-2:21 pm

1 stop9h 01m

$288

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Compare providers for flights from Seattle to Orlando

Provider information is updated monthly. Please note that these providers often have deals for this flight, but the availability may vary on a day-by-day basis on Cheapflights.
Use the table below to compare price accuracy, trust ratings, and cancellation policies for each provider offering flight deals from Seattle to Orlando in November.
ProviderPrice AccuracyTrust Score*
ExpediaPrice Accuracy2 starsTrust Score*3 stars
FlightHubPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*1 star
eDreamsPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
CheapfaremartPrice Accuracy-Trust Score*1 star
Kiwi.comPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
CheapTicketsDealPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
CheapflightsfaresPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*2 stars
PricelinePrice Accuracy1 starTrust Score*3 stars
CheapOairPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
JustAirTicketPrice Accuracy-Trust Score*1 star

*The Trust Score is based on feedback from users after their booking experience. It measures overall satisfaction, helping us identify issues like hidden fees, problems during the ticketing process, and the quality of customer service. This score is our best indicator of the provider's quality and reliability.

  • Most accurate provider: When it comes to deals on Seattle-Orlando Airport flights, users find the pricing of CheapOair to be most consistent on Cheapflights vs. CheapOair Users can find the same prices on Seattle-Orlando Airport flight deals on Cheapflights vs. CheapOair >95% of the time. Price accuracy is based on data collected from Seattle-Orlando Airport flight searches over the past month and is updated monthly.
  • Most trusted provider: When it comes to deals on Seattle-Orlando Airport flights, Cheapflights users trust CheapOair the most. CheapOair has received a user feedback score of 3 out of 3 stars (3 being the best), meaning they have been trusted the most by Cheapflights users looking for Seattle-Orlando Airport flight deals. Provider user feedback score is based on Cheapflights searches over the past month and is updated monthly.

Best time to book a flight from Seattle to Orlando

Have a flexible travel schedule? Discover the best time to fly to Orlando from Seattle with our price prediction graph.
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Everything you need to know about your flight from Seattle to Orlando Airport

How far ahead should I book a flight from Seattle to Orlando Airport?

Use this chart to determine the optimal time to book a round-trip flight from Seattle to Orlando. Price data was last updated on November 7, 2025.

The best time to book flights from Seattle to Orlando Airport is 61 days before your desired departure date. The cost of your flight will likely increase significantly if you book two weeks in advance of your flight.

What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Seattle to Orlando Airport?

Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Seattle to Orlando Airport (average of $158). Flying from Seattle to Orlando Airport in July is currently the most expensive (average of $289). There are several factors that can impact the price of a flight, so comparing airlines, departure airports and flight times can provide users with more options.

What is the cheapest time of day to fly from SEA to MCO?

Find hourly flight availability from Seattle to Orlando. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated November 15, 2025.

Unlike in the morning, when flights are generally more expensive, you can save up to 17% on flights from Seattle to Orlando Airport by exploring options for tickets at noon.

What is the cheapest day to fly from Seattle to Orlando Airport?

Use this chart to determine the cheapest time to fly round-trip from Seattle to Orlando. Price data was last updated on November 2, 2025.

Travelers seeking maximum savings on their Seattle to Orlando Airport flight should consider departing on Saturday at noon when fares are most often at their lowest. Thursday at noon flights should be avoided if possible as fares are typically the most expensive at this time.

The best insider tips for Seattle to Orlando Airport flights

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Reviews of airlines servicing Orlando

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to Orlando. Read reviews, discover amenities, and learn about the overall travel experience offered by airlines. Use this information to make informed decisions when choosing an airline for your flight to Orlando. Reviews last updated November 15, 2025.
Peruse reviews from past customers who have flown with Alaska Airlines, Delta, and Hawaiian Airlines from Seattle to Orlando Airport to help guide your decision. You can also see how each airline stacks up in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.

Entertainment

7.0

Food

7.1

Comfort

7.8

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.5

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Sep 2025

SEA - MKE

The crew were excellent, flight good, but the actual space for a person to occupy for 4 hours seems to get smaller and smaller 🤣. I am not overweight, and average height….very uncomfortable,, especially when I couldn’t recliner the seat at all, and the pocket in front doesn’t accommodate a water bottle.

Entertainment

7.0

Food

7.1

Comfort

7.8

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.5

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Sep 2025

SEA - MKE

The crew were excellent, flight good, but the actual space for a person to occupy for 4 hours seems to get smaller and smaller 🤣. I am not overweight, and average height….very uncomfortable,, especially when I couldn’t recliner the seat at all, and the pocket in front doesn’t accommodate a water bottle.

Entertainment

7.0

Food

7.1

Comfort

7.8

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.5

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Sep 2025

SEA - MKE

The crew were excellent, flight good, but the actual space for a person to occupy for 4 hours seems to get smaller and smaller 🤣. I am not overweight, and average height….very uncomfortable,, especially when I couldn’t recliner the seat at all, and the pocket in front doesn’t accommodate a water bottle.

Entertainment

7.0

Food

7.1

Comfort

7.8

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.5

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Sep 2025

SEA - MKE

The crew were excellent, flight good, but the actual space for a person to occupy for 4 hours seems to get smaller and smaller 🤣. I am not overweight, and average height….very uncomfortable,, especially when I couldn’t recliner the seat at all, and the pocket in front doesn’t accommodate a water bottle.

Entertainment

7.0

Food

7.1

Comfort

7.8

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.5

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Sep 2025

SEA - MKE

The crew were excellent, flight good, but the actual space for a person to occupy for 4 hours seems to get smaller and smaller 🤣. I am not overweight, and average height….very uncomfortable,, especially when I couldn’t recliner the seat at all, and the pocket in front doesn’t accommodate a water bottle.

Entertainment

7.0

Food

7.1

Comfort

7.8

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.5

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Sep 2025

SEA - MKE

The crew were excellent, flight good, but the actual space for a person to occupy for 4 hours seems to get smaller and smaller 🤣. I am not overweight, and average height….very uncomfortable,, especially when I couldn’t recliner the seat at all, and the pocket in front doesn’t accommodate a water bottle.

Related info for your journey

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  • What airport do you fly from for flights from Seattle to Orlando?

    Seattle/Tacoma Intl (SEA), located 11.4 mi from the city center, is the airport you fly out of when you book flights from Seattle to Orlando. 9 airlines have flights from Seattle/Tacoma Intl to Orlando on a regular basis. Booking flights from Seattle/Tacoma Intl to Orlando should not be difficult; the airport handles an average of 10 outbound flights to Orlando per day.

  • How long is the flight from Seattle to Orlando Airport?

    A quick flight from Seattle to Orlando Airport can take about 5h 22m. Alaska Airlines provides one of the quickest options available for as low as $258. Airlines will cover a distance of 2549 mi. When browsing for deals, the options you’ll see will be for both nonstop flights and flights with stops.

  • What are the cheapest airlines flying from Seattle to Orlando Airport round-trip?

    Currently priced at $129, Frontier will fly you from Seattle to Orlando Airport and back. In addition to Frontier, many other airlines offer competitively priced options for your trip. Search Cheapflights for deals from Spirit Airlines and Hawaiian Airlines - these airlines can fly you to your destination from $139 and $218, respectively. Frontier is currently priced 71% below the average price you’ll pay for this route.

  • What are the most reliable airlines from Seattle to Orlando Airport?

    No one likes to see their flight delayed. When booking a flight from Seattle to Orlando Airport consider choosing Singapore Airlines (94%), Air Tahiti Nui (92%) or Hawaiian Airlines (92%) as they are the most reliable in getting you off to your destination on time.

  • What are the cheapest flights from Seattle to Orlando Airport?

    Looking for the cheapest flight from Seattle to Orlando Airport? While on average our users pay $929, our data indicates the cheapest price to be $178. The most popular route (Seattle/Tacoma Intl - Orlando), is priced around $138.

  • Can I find deals for flights from Seattle to Orlando that include hotel bookings?

    Yes. In addition to deals on Seattle to Orlando flights, Cheapflights offers vacation packages that include both flights and hotel.

  • How can I find direct flights from Seattle to Orlando?

    After entering your origin and destination, apply the non-stop filter on the search result page to find direct flights from Seattle to Orlando.

  • Can I find deals for business class flights from Seattle to Orlando?

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Seattle to Orlando by cabin class. In addition to browsing deals, you can also filter by cabin class on the search results page after making a search.

  • What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Seattle to Orlando Airport?

    Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Seattle to Orlando Airport (average of $158). Flying from Seattle to Orlando Airport in July is currently the most expensive (average of $289). There are several factors that can impact the price of a flight, so comparing airlines, departure airports and flight times can provide users with more options.

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Top 9 airlines flying from Seattle to Orlando

Discover the top 9 airlines that operate flights from Seattle to Orlando. Compare their services, reliability, and customer satisfaction ratings to choose the airline that best suits your travel preferences and needs. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 2,558,603 searches. Data last updated November 15, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
FrontierCheapest$129Average$246FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%
Spirit AirlinesCheapest$139Average$296FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time65%
Hawaiian AirlinesCheapest$218Average$424FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time85%
Sun Country AirCheapest$242Average$490FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time83%
United AirlinesCheapest$262Average$350FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
DeltaCheapest$278Average$472FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
SouthwestCheapest$287Average$482FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time63%
American AirlinesCheapest$296Average$396FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
Alaska AirlinesCheapest$296Average$526FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%

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