⚠️Spring break + shutdown combining for elevated waits.

Security wait times

Standard Security
Standardreported
~40 min
estimated wait
TSA PreCheck
TSA PreCheckreported
~14 min
estimated wait
CLEAR + PreCheck
CLEARreported
~8 min
estimated wait
TSA PreCheck saves ~26 min at MCO. Annual membership: $85.
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Immigration / customs

International arrivals
US CBP processingavg
~24 min
estimated wait

Global Entry holders typically clear in under 5 min at kiosks.

How early should I arrive?

Domestic + PreCheck
60 min
Domestic + Standard
90 min
International + PreCheck
2 hrs
International + Standard
3 hrs

During current TSA shutdown: add 60–120 min to all estimates at this airport.

Insider tips for MCO

  • β€”Spring break (mid-Mar to mid-Apr) β€” lines regularly hit 90 min.
  • β€”New Terminal C (2022) is less crowded β€” check if your airline uses it.
  • β€”Orlando has the highest proportion of families with children β€” budget extra time.
  • β€”Monday mornings after holiday weekends have the longest security waits of the year.
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Airport lounges at MCO
2 lounges Β· Walk-in available
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United Club
Airside 1 Β· United Airlines
$59 walk-in
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American Airlines Admirals Club
Airside 4 Β· American Airlines
$79 walk-in
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Access rules change when credit card benefits update β€” verify with the lounge before arriving. Last verified March 2026.

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