Travelling from Roanoke-Blacksburg Regional Airport (ROA) to Orlando: what you need to know
Orlando's timezone is UTC-4, which is the same as Roanoke (the location of Roanoke-Blacksburg Regional Airport).
The most popular route is from Roanoke-Blacksburg Regional Airport (ROA) to Orlando Sanford International Airport (SFB). You can select from 2 weekly services between these two airports. If you want to head off as soon as possible, the earliest flight from ROA to SFB is the 08:39 Allegiant Air option. If you prefer travelling later, the final departure is at 21:50 with Allegiant Air.
To ensure you get on your flight from ROA to Orlando, leave enough time for things like check-in and baggage drop. Turning up two hours ahead of international departures and one hour before domestic flights is the general travel rule.
Hopping on a plane during a peak time like August? High seasons (like spring break, summer and Thanksgiving) can add another hour at security. Be extra cautious and arrive up to four hours before international flights and two hours before a domestic departure.
You can book a direct flight from Roanoke-Blacksburg Regional Airport to Orlando that lands at Orlando Sanford International Airport (SFB).
Allegiant Air is a well-known carrier that offers direct flights from Roanoke-Blacksburg Regional Airport to Orlando.
You won't need your passport or a visa to fly within United States. You will need a valid form of identification though, such as an ID card or driver's licence. Add them to your packing list once you've booked cheap tickets from Roanoke-Blacksburg Regional Airport to Orlando.
The journey from central Roanoke to ROA takes approximately 36 minutes on public transport. If you ride-share, drive or take a cab, you'll cover the 5 miles in 11 minutes or so, depending on traffic.
Booked an early flight from Roanoke-Blacksburg Regional Airport to Orlando? Avoid rushing to the terminal (and catch some extra z's) by choosing one of these stays near ROA:
How to find the cheapest flights from Roanoke-Blacksburg Regional Airport (ROA) to Orlando
The best price we've found for a one-way ticket from Roanoke-Blacksburg Regional Airport to Orlando is £32. The cheapest price for a return flight is £64. Remember fares can change due to availability at the time of booking.
Lock in cheap tickets from ROA to Orlando by booking 1 month ahead. According to our research, that's the sweet spot for finding a bargain.
Schedule your trip for September. That's the cheapest month for tickets from Roanoke-Blacksburg Regional Airport to Orlando. If you have flexibility with your dates, use the 'Whole month' tool to see the lowest price across every month.
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Airports in Orlando
Orlando International Airport (MCO)
Orlando International Airport (MCO) is around 20 miles from the centre of Orlando. With your own car rental or if you take a cab, the drive is about 22 minutes.
If you have a late flight from Roanoke-Blacksburg Regional Airport to Orlando, few things beat the convenience of staying close to the terminal. Pick up your bags from the carousel and then be showered and relaxing soon after at one of these hotels near MCO:
Orlando Sanford International Airport (SFB)
Central Orlando is around 30 miles from Orlando Sanford International Airport (SFB). After your flight from Roanoke-Blacksburg Regional Airport to Orlando has landed and you've navigated your way to arrivals, the drive should be around 36 minutes.
You can also travel by public transport, which will take about 2 hours and 3 minutes.
Place the 'Do not disturb' sign on your door and relax at a hotel close to SFB. Here are a few options where you can check in after your flight from ROA to Orlando:
Best time to go to Orlando
July is the busiest month for flights from Roanoke-Blacksburg Regional Airport to Orlando. To avoid the crowds, travel to Orlando in May when things are quieter.
Book your flight from Roanoke-Blacksburg Regional Airport to Orlando for July to visit the city during its warmest month. Expect temperatures to range from 23ºC to 34ºC.
Look for cheap flights from ROA to Orlando in January if you like cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest around then, ranging between 7ºC and 23ºC on average.
More about Orlando
Once you've booked your flight from Roanoke-Blacksburg Regional Airport to Orlando, think about where you want to stay in this city. Make one of these accommodation options your base for exploring Orlando:
All great adventures should include a little sightseeing. Universal Orlando Resort, Universal's Islands of Adventure and Lake Eola Park are essential stops on your Orlando itinerary.
Complete your Orlando trip with a car rental
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