Is a 3-Hour Layover Enough at MCO?
Orlando International — Orlando
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Tight — 7% miss rate
Maybe — a 3 hours layover at MCO is tight but doable.
7%
Miss Rate
75%
On-Time Rate
73m
Avg Delay
Why 180 Minutes Is Tight at MCO
Your 180-minute connection at MCO is doable but doesn't leave much margin for error. If your first flight is more than 130 minutes late, it could get stressful.
·Airport reliability: MCO has a 75% on-time rate
+Comfortable buffer: Your 180-minute layover is well above the 50-minute minimum
−High average delay: When flights are late at MCO, the average delay is 73 minutes
Minimum Connection Time at MCO
50m
Domestic
120m
International
Your 180-minute layover gives you 130 minutes of buffer above the 50-minute domestic minimum. That's a comfortable buffer for most situations.
Terminal Transfers at MCO
How to transfer: Automated tram between Terminal A and B; Terminal C connected via separate tram
Transfer time: 5-15 minutes between terminals
✓TSA re-screening: Not required between terminals — All terminals are connected post-security via automated trams. No re-screening needed.
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What to Do Instead
- →Look for itineraries with 135+ minute layovers at MCO
- →Consider a direct flight if available
- →Book both legs on the same ticket (airline must rebook you if you miss the connection)
- →Choose an early morning first leg — morning flights are delayed less often
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