there are airports in Melbourne & Daytona. But both are small and don't have much scheduled service (occasionally they will surprise you and have good fares to where you want to go). MCO is big & therefore the airport of choice. You shouldn't have any trouble getting good fares & flights from the Boston (?) area. Many people swear by coming in the day before (especially if inclement weather is a possiblity) and stay either near the airport or near the port.