Busiest Airport Days
- Saturday, April 1 172, 449.
- Saturday, March 11 171,959.
- Saturday, April 8 169,398.
- Sunday, April 2 165,683.
- Sunday, March 19 165,683.
- Sunday, March 26 165,049.
- Sunday, March 26 165,654.
- Easter Sunday, April 9 163,289.
By almost all metrics, the Sunday after Thanksgiving is pretty much the worst day of the year to fly. In 2019, 2021 and 2022, it was the busiest single day of the entire year in terms of U.S. passengers, based on TSA passenger data.
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The Sunday after Thanksgiving is brutal for airport crowds. Last year, about 83% more people flew on the Sunday after Thanksgiving than on Thanksgiving Day, according to TSA data, making it the busiest travel day of 2022. That same Sunday was also the year's single busiest airport travel day in both 2019 and 2021.
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Current Average TSA Wait Time at MCO This average wait time is based on the current time (Pacific Standard Time). Please expect to wait up to at least (23 mins) on average to go through security checkpoints at MCO.
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Most airlines recommend arriving at the airport three hours before departure for international flights. It's common for international flights to start boarding earlier than domestic flights (the aircraft are often larger and have higher passenger capacities), which accounts for the earlier recommendation.
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Priority Pass at Orlando International airport in Orlando (MCO) & Elite Airport Service. Airport Fast-track service allows travelers to avoid the standard security line and get through security screening faster, giving a more efficient and pleasant airport experience.
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For domestic flights in the United States, most airlines recommend that passengers arrive at the airport at least 1-2 hours before the scheduled departure time for check-in and security screening.
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The general guideline on how early to get to the airport for a domestic flight is 2 hours. However, those traveling at a very busy time of year or out of a large airport might want to allow more time.
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Generally speaking, most airlines advise that you arrive at the airport at least 2 hours prior to a domestic flight, and at least 3 hours prior to an international flight. That said, there are many factors to consider that will help you decide how much time you should budget for at the airport.
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Best Day of the Week to Fly Domestic The general rule is that mid-week flights will be cheaper and quieter. For domestic flights, Wednesday is the ideal day to fly to your destination, according to Hopper.
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MCO ranks as the No. 1 busiest airport in the state of Florida. MCO is the 11th busiest airport in the U.S. and the 39th busiest in the world.
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According to Google, fares are less expensive if you fly in the middle of the week, rather than on the weekend. Over the past five years, flights that took off Monday to Wednesday were, on average, 12% to 20% cheaper than weekend flights.
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These are the standard rules about how early to arrive at the airport: – For domestic flights, plan to arrive at the airport 2 hours early. – For international flights, plan to arrive at the airport 3 hours early. In most cases, that should give you plenty of time to make your way to the gate.
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When you're traveling outside of the United States, we suggest arriving at least 3 hours prior to your departure. You must be checked in at least 1 hour before your scheduled departure.
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The General Guideline for How Early You Should Get to the Airport. Generally speaking, most airlines advise that you arrive at the airport at least 2 hours prior to a domestic flight, and at least 3 hours prior to an international flight.
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First, check-in closes an hour or two before flight departure; if you're not checked in by then, either through the app, online, or in person at the airport, you may not be able to get a boarding pass to get through security and will likely miss your flight.
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General Departure Delays: Traffic is experiencing gate hold and taxi delays lasting 15 minutes or less. General Arrival Delays: Arrival traffic is experiencing airborne delays of 15 minutes or less.
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Enroll in TSA PreCheck or Clear TSA PreCheck is a trusted traveler program that allows those who are enrolled to go through an airport security line that is usually shorter and faster than the regular line.
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