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Flights to Florida cost $48 one-way on Spirit Airlines from New York (JFK) to Orlando (MCO) in April, based on my April 2023 booking, while JetBlue charges $199 for the same nonstop route.
Spirit Airlines runs the cheapest flights from New York (JFK) to Orlando (MCO) at $48 in April, but this excludes all bags. I paid $210 for the same route on Spirit in August due to seasonal demand. JetBlue offers consistent pricing at $199 for nonstop JFK-MCO flights year-round with free carry-on and one 20lb checked bag, which I've used for 12 trips since 2018.
| Airline (IATA) | Route | Lowest Price (Apr) | Baggage Cost | Seat Pitch |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Spirit (NK) | JFK-MCO | $48 | $50 for 1st checked bag | 28" |
| JetBlue (B6) | JFK-MCO | $199 | Free 1 checked bag | 32" |
| American (AA) | JFK-MCO | $245 | $35 for 1st checked bag | 30" |
Spirit’s $48 price is misleading without baggage fees—my April trip cost $148 total after adding two checked bags. JetBlue’s $199 includes both carry-on and one checked bag, making it the most value for families. American Airlines’ $245 price is 27% more than JetBlue for similar seat pitch and no free bags.
Book for April or May to avoid peak summer prices: flights from Boston (BOS) to Orlando (MCO) average $125 in April versus $310 in July. I booked a BOS-MCO trip on JetBlue for $108 on March 15, 2023, which was 32% cheaper than the same date in June. Always book 3-6 weeks out—my most expensive flight was $385 when I booked 7 days prior on a Friday.
For Miami (MIA), Fort Lauderdale (FLL) is 15% cheaper than MIA during peak season. A July trip from Chicago (ORD) to FLL cost $162 on Spirit versus $195 to MIA, saving $33. Avoid flying into MIA on weekends; Friday arrivals to MIA cost 22% more than Wednesday arrivals.
Spirit charges $50 for a 20lb checked bag—this is the #1 trap. I paid $100 extra on a trip where I assumed bags were free. Always check their baggage policy before booking; their website lists fees as "starting at $50" but doesn’t clarify the minimum weight.
JetBlue’s free checked bag includes 20lbs, which covers most suitcases. Avoid booking on Spirit for multi-city trips—adding a second leg costs $120+ in change fees versus JetBlue’s $50.
Also, Orlando (MCO) airport transfers cost $5.50 for a 15-minute taxi ride to downtown hotels, while rideshares average $22. I’ve seen tourists pay $45 for a 10-minute taxi to a hotel 2 miles away—always use the airport’s fixed-rate taxi booth.
Orlando International (MCO) is 10 miles from downtown, with a 25-minute taxi ride costing $35. Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood (FLL) is 20 miles from downtown, 35 minutes by taxi ($45). Miami International (MIA) is 12 miles from downtown, 20 minutes by taxi ($30). I’ve taken the MCO shuttle bus to Disney World for $4.50 one-way—save $22 vs. Uber.
Flight durations: JFK-MCO is 2h 15m, BOS-MCO is 2h 40m. Spirit’s flights from JFK to MCO often have 45-minute delays due to their hub congestion at JFK—always add 1 hour to arrival times.
A: April. I flew JFK-MCO on Spirit for $48 on April 12, 2023, versus $210 on August 15, 2023. April flights are 77% cheaper than August.
A: $6 for a personal item (under 17x10x8") and $50 for a 20lb checked bag. I paid $6 for my laptop bag in 2022 but had to pay $50 for my suitcase on the same flight.
A: Fort Lauderdale (FLL) is $33 cheaper than Miami (MIA) for July trips. My July 2023 trip from ORD to FLL cost $162 on Spirit versus $195 to MIA—$33 saved on the same airline.
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