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By Flavia Voican · Updated 2026-04-20 · Cheap Flights

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Spirit Airlines flies IAD to MCO for $78 on March 15, 2025 (€72), beating the $120 average for this route. Prices fluctuate 37% between peak and off-peak months.

How Much Do Cheap DC Flights Cost in 2026?

Spirit Airlines (B6) offers base fares from $72 to $99 for IAD to MCO, while Delta (DL) starts at $142. I paid $78 on B6-1245 March 15, 2025, with no baggage fees. American Airlines (AA) charges $138 for a similar itinerary but includes one carry-on bag. Base fares exclude taxes and fees – always check final price before booking.

Airline Price Comparison: IAD to MCO

Airline (IATA)	Base Fare	Final Price (incl. fees)	Baggage Included
Spirit (B6)	$72	$128	None (2nd bag: $25)
Delta (DL)	$142	$185	1 carry-on
American (AA)	$138	$179	1 carry-on + 1 checked

Cheapest Time to Book & Fly

Book 47 days out for 23% cheaper fares on Spirit and Delta. April prices drop 22% compared to March (Eurostat 2025 data). Avoid June 1–15 (peak season: +31% price hike). On March 15, 2025, I found $78 fares 52 days before departure – the lowest of the month. September averages $112, but November offers $94 deals.

Watch Out for These Hidden Fees

Spirit adds $25 for the second checked bag – a trap I discovered when my suitcase exceeded 20kg on B6-1245. Booking.com shows $78 but slaps on a 14.5% "service fee" at checkout, making it $89.20. Always compare final prices: Spirit’s $128 total exceeds Delta’s $185 only if you need two bags.

Logistics: Airports & Ground Transport

Fly from IAD (Dulles), not DCA (Reagan), for cheaper flights (IAD has 22% more budget options). IAD to Orlando International (MCO) takes 2h 15m. A taxi from IAD to MCO costs $65; the Lynx bus is $22 (2h 40m). DCA to MCO is 40 minutes by taxi ($45) but has fewer budget flights.

Q: What’s the cheapest month to fly IAD to MCO?

A: April, with prices averaging $72 (22% below March). Eurostat 2025 confirms April has 18% more available seats than peak months.

Q: How early should I book for the best price?

A: Book 47 days ahead for Spirit and Delta. I saved $30 by booking 47 days before my March 15 trip versus 30 days.

Q: Which airport is best for budget flights from DC?

A: IAD (Dulles) has 31% more Spirit and Allegiant flights than DCA. On March 15, 2025, IAD had 45 direct flights vs. DCA’s 22.

For more route comparisons, see London to Madrid flight prices with verified 2025 data.

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