Route information
- 960 miles
- ~2h 25m flight
- Same time zone
- Data Nov 2026 – Nov 2027
~960 miles; ~2h25 nonstop (approximate). Orlando keeps the same clock as Detroit. Award data window: November 2026–November 2027, with calendar prices for one month.
DTWMCO
Detroit to Orlandoaward flights
Compare 7 loyalty programs for Detroit to Orlando award flights, with economy seats from 10,500 points.
From
DTW
DTW
To
MCO
MCO
Depart
960 miles~2h 25m
Route snapshot
Detroit to Orlando is a short-haul domestic route with nonstop award seats on Delta. Seven programs price the route, and the cheapest economy award is 10,500 points through American AAdvantage. Short flights reward points discipline: check the cash fare before redeeming, and save points for the days award pricing dips. This page compares every way to book DTW–MCO on points, daily.
- Route
- DTW to MCO
- Direct service
- 19 direct award flights
- Airlines with award availability
- 4
- Best economy price
- From 10,500 pts
- Best premium economy price
- N/A
- Best business price
- From 25,000 pts
- Best first class price
- From 17,500 pts
Award pricing comparison
Best one-way award prices per airline over the next 12 months.
| Airline | Economy | Business | First |
|---|---|---|---|
 American AirlinesAA | 10,500Lowest | 25,000Lowest | 17,500Lowest |
 DeltaDL | 11,000pts | 32,000pts | 41,500pts |
 United AirlinesUA | 15,000pts | Not available | 44,900pts |
 JetBlueB6 | 24,200pts | Not available | Not available |
Lowest in each cabin—No award seats foundPoints, one-way. Live award pricing from FlightFlyer data, computed 11/8/2026. Prices vary by date and availability.
Award pricing by month
When award seats between Detroit and Orlando price cheapest over the next year.
Cheapest monthJanuary 2027 · 10,500 pts
CheapestNext 12 months| Month | Cheapest award (points) |
|---|---|
| Nov 2026 | No award data |
| Dec 2026 | No award data |
| Jan 2027 | 10,500 |
| Feb 2027 | No award data |
| Mar 2027 | No award data |
| Apr 2027 | No award data |
| May 2027 | No award data |
| Jun 2027 | No award data |
| Jul 2027 | No award data |
| Aug 2027 | No award data |
| Sep 2027 | No award data |
| Oct 2027 | No award data |
Jan currently price cheapest on this route, with awards from 10,500 pts one-way based on recent award data.
Airlines with award seats on this route
4 airlines with award seats between Detroit and Orlando, nonstop or connecting.
American AirlinesAAJetBlueB6DeltaDLUnited AirlinesUARoute notes
What to know before booking Detroit to Orlando with points.
About this route
Detroit to Orlando is served by American Airlines, JetBlue, Delta and 1 more, offering multiple options for award travelers. Compare 7 loyalty programs to find the best value for your points. Award prices start from 10,500 points in economy. Use our search tool to check real-time award availability on this route.
Detroit–Orlando Flights
Flying Detroit to Orlando covers about 960 miles, linking Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport (DTW) with Orlando International Airport (MCO); a nonstop takes roughly 2h25, with winds moving it either way. Delta carries all of the nonstop award space in the data. The Boeing 757-300 shows up on those nonstop award segments. Expect mostly connecting results: only about 8% of the award options in the data are nonstop.
Best Ways to Book With Points & Miles
On a domestic run like Detroit–Orlando, award prices go head to head with cash fares. Saving points means connecting: the economy floor connects once, and an economy nonstop on Delta costs more. The cheapest economy seat adds about $11 in taxes and fees, in line with the route's typical economy taxes. Points pay off here mainly when fares run high, so redeem then and pay cash otherwise. Before moving bank points anywhere, confirm the seat is bookable, since transfers are one-way.
Best Points & Miles Programs
American AAdvantage takes economy at 10,500 points and first class at 17,500. Etihad Guest is cheapest in business class at 25,000 points. Among the remaining five programs, Virgin Atlantic Flying Club, Air France-KLM Flying Blue, and Avianca LifeMiles are good places to cross-check. No program wins more than two cabins here, so pick the seat first, then the currency.
Airlines & Routing Options
Only Delta (SkyTeam) shows nonstop award space between Detroit and Orlando in the data; partner programs across SkyTeam can price it alongside Delta SkyMiles. The business-class floor is a partner award: Etihad Guest sells American Airlines seats. With only four airlines holding award seats but seven programs pricing them, the currency you book with matters more than the carrier.
Alternative Airports & Routes
No nearby alternate airports turn up in the data for Detroit–Orlando; the live price table above tracks the main pair. For another option from Detroit, Cancun prices from 16,500 points at last check. For a longer redemption from Detroit, Denver and Amsterdam are tracked too.
Booking tips
- 1Search flexible dates first, since saver award seats can appear on scattered days.
- 2Compare partner programs before transferring points, since the same seat can price very differently.
- 3Check both direct and connecting options when direct award seats are limited.
- 4Book early for peak travel periods, when saver space disappears fastest.
- 5Recheck availability often, since airlines may release more award seats closer to departure.
Similar routes
Alternative corridors travelers consider alongside Detroit to Orlando.
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BOSMCOBoston to Orlando
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LAXMCOLos Angeles to Orlando
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JFKMCONew York to Orlando
From 7,000 ptsBusiness 25,000 pts
FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions travelers ask about the Detroit to Orlando route.
The cheapest economy award at last check is 10,500 points one-way through American AAdvantage, with one stop. Pricing on this route comes from seven programs, so a quick comparison can pay off. The live table above has the current low in each cabin.