Is a 45-Minute Layover Enough at MCO?
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High Risk — 56% miss rate
Probably not — a 45 minutes layover at MCO means roughly a 56% chance of missing your flight.
56%
Miss Rate
75%
On-Time Rate
73m
Avg Delay
Why 45 Minutes Is High Risk at MCO
A 45-minute connection at MCO is very risky. There's roughly a 56% chance you'll miss your connecting flight. We strongly recommend at least 135 minutes, or consider booking a direct flight.
·Airport reliability: MCO has a 75% on-time rate
−Below minimum connection time: MCO requires at least 50 minutes for domestic connections. You have 45.
−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 45-minute layover is 5 minutes below the domestic minimum. Even without any delays, you may not have enough time to reach your gate.
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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