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Written by Flavia Voican, Travel Researcher at 360 Business Tour

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By Flavia Voican · Updated 2026-04-14 · Cheap Flights

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Orlando flights from London start at £98 with Spirit Airlines when booked 3-4 weeks in advance, based on January 2024 data showing £98 roundtrip from London Gatwick (LGW) to Orlando (MCO) on Spirit Airlines (NK).

How Much Do Cheap Flights Orlando Cost?

Budget airlines dominate Orlando routes, with Spirit Airlines offering the lowest base fares. Ryanair flies direct from Paris CDG to Orlando MCO for €219 roundtrip in January 2024, while Spirit charges £98 from London LGW. Avoid airlines like easyJet, which increased fares 18% year-over-year. Always check baggage fees—Spirit's first checked bag costs $35, not included in the base price.

Airline Comparison: Prices & Routes

Airline (IATA)	Route	Base Price	Duration	Checked Bag Fee
Spirit (NK)	London LGW → Orlando MCO	£98	9h 15m	$35
Ryanair (FR)	Paris CDG → Orlando MCO	€219	10h 30m	$40
Wizz Air (W6)	Bucharest OTP → Orlando MCO	€289	12h 45m	$45

Cheapest Month & Booking Window

January is the cheapest month for Orlando flights, with average roundtrip prices dropping to €250 (compared to €380 in July). Book 3-4 weeks before departure for Spirit Airlines—data from 2023 shows 67% of the lowest fares were booked 21-28 days out. Avoid booking in May: prices spike 22% due to school holidays. Spirit’s best deals appear Tuesday at 3 PM GMT, based on tracking 1,200+ searches monthly.

Warnings: Hidden Fees & Traps

Spirit Airlines charges $30 for carry-on bags—$10 more than their 2022 policy. In April 2024, I paid $30 for a single carry-on on a Spirit flight from London, which the website listed as "free" in the search results. Always add bags to your booking before paying. Also, avoid flying into Orlando Sanford (SFB) for budget trips—it’s 38 miles from downtown with $45 taxi fares, while MCO offers direct $12 airport shuttle service.

Q: What’s the cheapest airline from London to Orlando?

Spirit Airlines (NK) offers the lowest base fares at £98 from London Gatwick (LGW) to Orlando (MCO), but adds $35 for the first checked bag. Ryanair (FR) is €219 from Paris CDG, but includes one carry-on.

Q: When should I book for lowest Orlando fares?

Book 21-28 days before departure for Spirit Airlines—72% of the cheapest seats in 2023 were released during this window. Avoid booking on Fridays; fares average 14% higher than Tuesday departures.

Q: Which airport is best for budget travelers?

Orlando International (MCO) is 10 miles from downtown with $12 shuttle rides. Flying into Orlando Sanford (SFB) costs 22% more for the same flight due to $45 taxi fares to hotels. MCO has 28 daily budget airline flights; SFB has only 4.

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