Newark to Orlando Flights

Flights from Newark to Orlando are popular for snowbirds and other vacationers interested in getting away to sunny Florida. Orlando is known for its famous family-friendly attractions and beautiful weather, making it a popular vacation destination for travelers with children. You can find flights to Orlando on Orbitz.com.

Newark, New Jersey

Newark is New Jersey's largest city, and it is often referred to as the New Jersey side of New York City because of its close proximity to Manhattan. Newark is a busy port city and home to the headquarters of many Fortune 500 companies. The city is served by Newark International Airport, the oldest airport in the New York City area.

Newark International Airport is located less than 5 miles south of downtown Newark, off the New Jersey Turnpike. Its close location to the city makes it easy to reach the airport by taxi for a fare of around $15. Available public transportation to the airport includes AirTrain and bus lines 37, 40, 62, and 67. If you prefer to drive your own vehicle, airport parking is available for $3 for every 30 minutes or $18 for 24 hours.

JetBlue and United Airlines offer nonstop flights from Newark International Airport to Orlando, or you can choose from flight plans with one or more stops aboard Delta Air Lines, American Airlines, and others on Orbitz.com. While you are waiting for your morning flight to begin boarding, you can sit down with a coffee from Abica Coffee and a doughnut from Dunkin' Donuts, or you can choose from other dining facilities like Subway and Villa Pizza.

Orlando, Florida

Orlando is most famous as the home of Walt Disney World. Covering over 40 square miles, this theme park destination is the subject of many kids' vacation fantasies. Millions of visitors make the trek to Orlando each year to visit the site filled with theme parks, resorts, and Disney characters.

Explore Orlando

Passengers flying into Orlando will arrive at one of the two airports serving the area: Orlando International Airport and Orlando Sanford International Airport. Both airports have standing taxi service to take you into the downtown area, and Walt Disney World offers free shuttle transportation if you are staying in one of the Disney hotels. It takes about 35 minutes to reach downtown from Orlando Sanford International Airport or about 25 minutes from Orlando International Airport. Both airports also have rental car counters available where you can rent a vehicle to use during your visit.

In Orlando, high temperatures are over 90 degrees Fahrenheit almost every day during the summer. Florida is commonly hit by hurricanes during the summer season, making May through September a hot and humid time to visit the area. The best time to visit Orlando is from October through April, when hurricanes are less likely and temperatures are cooler. Average highs stay above 70 degrees Fahrenheit even during the coolest months of December through February, and evenings cool down to around 50 degrees.

In addition to Walt Disney World, Orlando is home to a variety of other family-friendly attractions. SeaWorld Orlando is filled with rides and animal shows, and Ripley's Believe It or Not museum brings the odd and unbelievable to life. Other Orlando museums include the International Train & Trolley Museum and the Orlando Museum of Art.

Experience the Magic of Orlando

With two destination airports and dozens of daily flights to choose from, getting from Newark to Orlando is simple. Use Orbitz.com to find a low fare on your next flight, as well as great deals on hotels, rental cars, and more to make your Orlando vacation truly magical.