Travelling from Orlando International Airport (MCO) to Mercedita Airport (PSE): what you need to know
Jump on a direct flight from Orlando International Airport to Mercedita Airport and you'll be travelling for an average of 2 hours 55 minutes.
Orlando and Ponce are in the same timezone, UTC-4.
Flights from MCO to PSE start at 05:01 — the earliest with JetBlue Airways. The last departure is at 23:59 with JetBlue Airways. Overall, you can take your pick of 15 weekly Orlando International Airport to Mercedita Airport flights.
Your MCO to PSE flight won't wait if you're running late, so be at the airport on time. Arrive up to one hour in advance for domestic flights and two hours ahead when you're travelling internationally.
You'll likely experience longer queues during popular months such as July. Arriving up to four hours in advance for an international flight and two hours for a domestic departure will help ensure a smooth travel experience.
Getting to Ponce (and then seeing more of Puerto Rico!) is a cinch with JetBlue Airways. This popular carrier has direct flights from Orlando International Airport to Mercedita Airport.
JetBlue Airways is the airline most travellers choose to fly with on this route.
JetBlue Airways is the most punctual carrier that operates MCO to PSE flights, with 76.32% of its services landing on schedule.
How to find the cheapest flights from Orlando International Airport (MCO) to Mercedita Airport (PSE)
The cheapest price we've seen for a one-way Orlando International Airport to Mercedita Airport flight is ج.م. 4,562. A return plane ticket is currently ج.م. 9,355. Depending on the availability when you book, these fares may change.
To secure cheap tickets from MCO to PSE, book your journey six months ahead of your departure date.
May is the cheapest month for flights from Orlando International Airport to Mercedita Airport. If you want to fly during a different time of year, the 'Whole month' tool will give you the lowest airfares across every month.
Cut down on the time spent looking for cheap flights from MCO to PSE by creating a Price Alert. You'll get an email or push notification on the app when a new low fare is offered.
Discover the ideal flight for you with the help of the filters. To see the 'Cheapest,' 'Fastest' or 'Best' flights from Orlando International Airport to Mercedita Airport, use the 'Sort by' tool. You can also filter by airline, departure and arrival times, and number of stops.
Handy information about Orlando International Airport (MCO)
You'll find MCO at One Airport Boulevard.
Of all flights departing from Orlando International Airport, 78.28% touch down on time at their destination.
To get to Orlando International Airport from central Orlando, it'll take about 20 minutes by car. This depends on traffic though. It's approximately 32 kilometres from the airport to the city centre.
Have an early flight from Orlando International Airport to Mercedita Airport? Avoid the last-minute rush to the airport (and get some extra shut-eye) by picking one of these stays close to MCO:
Arriving at Mercedita Airport (PSE)
Getting in late on an Orlando International Airport to Mercedita Airport flight? Collect your luggage and head straight to the comfort of a nearby hotel. Two great choices close to PSE are Aloft Ponce Hotel & Casino and Caribe Hotel Ponce.
Go where the road takes you with a Mercedita Airport rental car. Pick up your wheels from Enterprise, Thrifty or Avis and discover more of Ponce and beyond.
For the best deal, reserve your ride from Mercedita Airport about four weeks before you set off.
Getting from Mercedita Airport (PSE) to central Ponce
Mercedita Airport is roughly 8 kilometres from central Ponce. The drive time takes about 15 minutes.
When to fly to Mercedita Airport (PSE)
July is the most popular month for flights from Orlando International Airport to Mercedita Airport. For smaller crowds, travel to Ponce in May.
When reserving your flight from Orlando International Airport to Mercedita Airport, think about the kind of weather you like. August is the warmest month in Ponce, with the temperature ranging from 23ºC to 32ºC.
February has average temperatures of between 20ºC and 29ºC. Search for cheap tickets from MCO to PSE sometime then if you want to travel when it's cooler.
Explore more of Puerto Rico
You've seen Ponce, now it's time to discover other parts of Puerto Rico. Travel around 72 kilometres north-east to San Juan to tick off its top attractions. From Castillo San Felipe del Morro to La Garita del morro de san juan bahia and Fortaleza Street, there's plenty to keep you busy.
If there's time to check out another well-known destination in Puerto Rico, consider Bayamon, roughly 64 kilometres north-east of Ponce. Plazoleta Ignacio Zorrilla, La Plaza de la Bomba Puertorriqueña, Monumento a los Trovadores and Parque Palm Court are among its highlights.
