How to book flights to Walt Disney World from Australia

A beginner’s guide on how to get your family to Walt Disney World from Australia – which airlines, how long & how much! 

The thought of a trip to Walt Disney World is hard for any Disney fan to resist – but as an Australian Disney fan…well, the extra distance and expense to get the family there can be a little discouraging. You need to fly not only to the US, but then on another flight leg to reach the state of Florida on the East Coast of America.

But whilst getting from Australia to Florida may seem a challenge at first, it’s absolutely doable – and well worth the extra planning required!

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Before you make any overseas vacation plans to go anywhere it’s always a good idea to take a look over the trip basic logistics to get an idea of what you’re up for. Then you can start planning on how to achieve it!

In this guide you’ll find answers to the main questions asked by Australians when contemplating a trip to Walt Disney World. We’ll be covering these basic questions:

• How can I get there?

• How long will it take?

• How much will it cost?

• Can you visit both US Disney Parks on the same trip?

• Can I see an example itinerary?

Hopefully the information you find here will give you a solid overview of what’s involved so that you can plan for your best family Disney Vacation ever!

Walt Disney World flight FAQs

Orlando International Airport baggage carrousel

What airlines fly from Australia to Orlando, Florida?

The airlines that fly from Australia to Orlando include American Airlines, United Airlines, JAL, Air New Zealand, Virgin Australia (via United) and Qantas (via American Airlines) all fly from Australia to Orlando International Airport – around a half hour drive from Walt Disney World.

How can I fly from Australia to Orlando?

Whilst there are currently no non-stop direct flights from Australia to Orlando, Florida there are plenty of direct flights to Orlando.

All flights from Australia to Orlando usually have at least one brief stopover or transit (usually Dallas or Los Angeles) in the USA before connecting to a flight to Florida, arriving at the final destination of Orlando International Airport.

As long as you book your flight direct with the one Airline carrier your luggage should be checked straight through all the way to Orlando.

How long does it take to fly from Australia to Orlando?

The fastest flight time from Australia to Orlando takes around 20 hrs. This includes both flights with a 2 hour stopover at a US airport on the way. You will be crossing timezones, so expect some Jet Lag!

How much does it cost to fly to Orlando from Australia?

The cost to fly to Orlando fluctuates according to when you fly. As a rough guide, a direct return flight to Orlando from Australia (Sydney/Melbourne/Brisbane) next week (it’s currently August 2023) can cost as much as around AUD$3,200, reducing by as much as AUD$1000 to AUD$2,200 to fly three months out from now. You can check the latest Australia to Orlando airfares for yourself on Tripadvisor.

Can you visit both USA Disneylands on one trip?

Yes you can. If you have time to spare, in addition to your Walt Disney World vacation you could consider incorporating other USA destinations on your trip. On our recent Walt Disney World trip we visited three other different USA destinations – including Disneyland California – by flying with several different airlines. You can read some of my USA side trip flight tips in this article here.

Our flight itinerary – Both USA Disney Parks & a New York side trip

• Jetstar Australia – From Australia we flew Jetstar Australia airline to Hawaii.
• Southwest Airlines – Then we flew Southwest Airlines from Honolulu via a brief stop on Lihue, Hawaii, to Los Angeles (LAX) to visit Disneyland California in Anaheim and Universal Studios in Los Angeles – 6 nights
• Delta Airlines – We flew Delta Airlines direct from LAX to Orlando for our Walt Disney World holiday, also visiting the two main Universal Studios Parks and the Kennedy Space Centre at NASA – 9 nights
• Delta Airlines – Then we flew from Orlando to New York on Delta Airlines for a short visit. – 2 nights
• United Airlines – From New York we flew back to Hawaii on United Airlines via a brief stop at LAX.
• Jetstar Australia – Upon arrival in Honolulu, Hawaii we stayed overnight at the airport and then flew back to Australia the next morning flying Jetstar Australia. (1 night)

Our entire trip took just under three weeks. (Let me know in the comments if you’d like to see our full itinerary!)

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All prices and times quoted were correct in August 2023, the time of publishing this article, but can change frequently. Please always re-check for current prices.

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