Sanford Airport (SFB) to Orlando International Airport (MCO): Distance, Drive Time and Taxi
SFB and MCO are separate airports, 33 miles apart via SR 417, according to Orlando International Airport. Our published driving estimate is about 45 minutes, depending on traffic. Yellow Cab of Orlando’s published per-vehicle rate from SFB to any MCO terminal is $100, tolls included, with vans for up to seven riders. We operate 24/7.
- 33 miles
- About 45 min, depending on traffic
- $100 published per-vehicle rate
- Up to 7 in a van
- 24/7
Book SFB → MCO or call (407) 222-2222.
$100 published per-vehicle rate · Up to 7 riders in a van · 24/7 · Flight tracking when you share your flight number at booking.
SFB to MCO at a glance
| Trip detail | What to know |
|---|---|
| Distance | 33 miles via SR 417, according to MCO |
| Driving estimate | About 45 minutes, depending on traffic — Yellow Cab’s published estimate |
| SFB → MCO rate | $100 published per-vehicle rate; tolls included |
| Vehicles at that rate | Sedan: up to 4; passenger van: up to 7; accessible vehicle: wheelchair passenger plus up to 3 companions |
| SFB pickup | Designated zones across the street from Baggage Claim 1–3 |
| MCO destination | Terminal A, B or C departures curb, or Hyatt Regency Orlando International Airport |
| Reverse direction: MCO → SFB | Metered from MCO’s taxi stand; do not apply the SFB-origin $100 rate |
| Hours | 24/7 |
Checked October 19, 2026. Sources: MCO’s airport FAQ, SFB transportation, MCO taxi rules and our published SFB rates.
Connecting between SFB and MCO: how much time to allow
The drive is only one part of your connection. About 45 minutes on the road is not a minimum connection time or an allowance for getting from one aircraft to the next.
Add up every stage
- 1Get off your arriving flight and collect checked bags at SFB. Include any arrival formalities that apply to your journey.
- 2Reach the designated pickup zone and meet your taxi.
- 3Allow for the drive: our published estimate is about 45 minutes, depending on traffic.
- 4Meet your departing airline’s check-in and bag-drop deadlines at MCO.
- 5Allow for security and reaching your gate before boarding closes.
Check your airline’s recommended arrival time and deadlines. Consult MCO’s airport information for security-checkpoint information; this excludes baggage check and reaching your gate.
Separate tickets need separate planning
Do not assume a connection between separately booked flights is protected, that your second flight will wait, or that rebooking will be free. Ask your airline what applies to your tickets before relying on a tight connection. A late arrival can affect the transfer even if the road journey goes as planned.
Arrange the ride before arrival
Book or call ahead with your arriving flight and onward departure details. When you share your flight number at booking, our staff track your arrival through FlightAware and get alerts if your flight is delayed. That does not mean your onward flight can be held or that a missed connection can be prevented.
Booking online? Call dispatch to share your flight number.
Book SFB → MCO or call (407) 222-2222 to discuss the transfer.
The $100 published per-vehicle rate
The SFB → MCO rate is $100 per vehicle, not per person, with tolls included. The same published rate applies to a sedan for up to four, a passenger van for up to seven, or a wheelchair-accessible vehicle for the wheelchair passenger plus up to three companions. It covers any MCO terminal and the airport Hyatt.
Tell us your passenger count, luggage and accessibility needs. For van taxi groups of 5–7, actual luggage fit still matters. For wheelchair-accessible rides, call to discuss the vehicle arrangement. See every Sanford airport rate.
Pickup at Sanford airport
SFB places its designated taxi, rideshare and prearranged-shuttle pickup zones across the street from Baggage Claim areas 1–3. Follow current airport signs and confirm your particular meeting arrangement when booking.
The airport’s provider list names Yellow Cab Company of Orlando at (407) 422-2222; that number also reaches us. For late or early arrivals, our service operates 24/7. Share your flight number when arranging the ride, and contact dispatch if your flight number or travel plans change.
Drop-off at Orlando International
Tell your driver your airline and terminal. The published rate covers drop-off at Terminal A, B or C, or Hyatt Regency Orlando International Airport. Check your airline’s current terminal with your airline or MCO; terminal assignments can change.
Specify the Hyatt if that is your destination, rather than a nearby terminal.
Going the other way: MCO to SFB
The $100 published rate described here starts at SFB. It is not a quoted price for the reverse journey.
MCO says airport taxi fares must be determined by a taximeter: “Flat rate fees are not authorized.” See where taxis pick up at MCO and our MCO taxi guide.
To prearrange a ride, use the booking form to see the quote for your trip, or call (407) 222-2222. Confirm the airport pickup arrangement and fare with dispatch; prebooking does not itself establish an exception to MCO’s taxi rules.
Taxi, rideshare or rental car?
- Taxi: this SFB-origin route has a published per-vehicle rate, with sedan, passenger-van and accessible options at that rate. Arrange the vehicle appropriate to your group.
- Rideshare: check the app for your trip. Uber and Lyft describe pricing affected by demand. No price comparison is made here.
- Rental car: ask the rental company whether one-way airport return is available and check its terms. Include collection and return procedures in your connection planning.
For broader MCO pickup and transport choices, see taxi vs Uber/Lyft at MCO.
Common questions
1. How far is SFB from MCO?
MCO publishes a distance of 33 miles between Orlando Sanford and Orlando International, with SR 417 described in its airport FAQ.
2. How long is the drive from SFB to MCO?
About 45 minutes, depending on traffic, is Yellow Cab’s published estimate. Allow additional time for airport procedures and meeting your taxi.
3. How much is a taxi from Sanford airport to MCO?
Our published per-vehicle rate is $100 from SFB to any MCO terminal, tolls included. It also covers the airport Hyatt.
4. Is the $100 rate per person?
No. It is per vehicle: a sedan, passenger van or wheelchair-accessible vehicle at its respective passenger capacity.
5. Can I connect between the airports on the same day?
It depends on your flight schedule and arrival conditions. Add deplaning, bags, pickup, driving, check-in, security and boarding time. Check your airline’s deadlines; the driving estimate alone is not a connection allowance.
6. Where do I find the taxi at SFB?
Use the designated zones across the street from Baggage Claim areas 1–3. Follow airport signs and confirm your specific pickup arrangement with dispatch.
7. What if my flight into SFB is delayed?
When you share your flight number at booking, our staff track your arrival through FlightAware and get alerts if your flight is delayed. Contact dispatch if your flight or plans change.
8. Which MCO terminal can I be dropped at?
The rate covers Terminal A, B or C, plus Hyatt Regency Orlando International Airport. Give your driver your airline and verify the current terminal.
9. Is there a shuttle between SFB and MCO?
SFB lists prearranged shuttle companies alongside taxis and rideshare. Contact a listed provider to confirm whether it serves your airport-to-airport journey and schedule.
10. How do I get from MCO to SFB?
MCO taxi-stand trips are metered. For a prearranged trip, use the booking form or call dispatch to confirm arrangements. The SFB-origin $100 rate does not apply in reverse.
11. Can I book at night or for an early flight?
Yes. Yellow Cab of Orlando operates 24/7. Share your pickup time and flight details when arranging the ride.
12. Do vans or accessible vehicles cost more on this route?
No. The SFB → MCO published per-vehicle rate is the same for a sedan, passenger van or wheelchair-accessible vehicle. Confirm capacity and accessibility requirements.
13. Is a taxi or Uber better for the transfer?
Compare your party’s needs, timing and the app’s available options. This taxi route has a published per-vehicle rate; rideshare pricing can vary with demand. Neither is described here as always cheaper.
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