Orlando to Detroit — airline reliability comparison
Frontier Airlines is the most reliable airline on the MCO to DTW route with a 80% on-time rate, compared to Southwest Airlines at 61%. Based on 1,587 flights tracked.
This route involves weather-prone airports, which can affect reliability regardless of airline.
Source: Bureau of Transportation Statistics. Updated October 2026.| Airline | On-Time % | Cancel % | Avg Delay | Flights |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Frontier AirlinesF9Best | 80% | 1.7% | 67m | 1,587 |
| Delta Air LinesDL | 76% | 0.9% | 78m | 7,571 |
| Spirit AirlinesNK | 72% | 1.2% | 67m | 4,522 |
| Southwest AirlinesWNWorst | 61% | 0.9% | 49m | 171 |
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Data last updated October 2026. Source: Bureau of Transportation Statistics.