Is a 90-Minute Layover Enough at MCO?
Orlando International — Orlando
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Risky — 21% miss rate
It's risky — a 90 minutes layover at MCO gives you about a 21% chance of missing your connection.
21%
Miss Rate
75%
On-Time Rate
73m
Avg Delay
Why 90 Minutes Is Risky at MCO
A 90-minute connection at MCO is risky. Based on delay patterns, roughly 21% of travelers on connections like this would miss their flight. We recommend at least 135 minutes.
·Airport reliability: MCO has a 75% on-time rate
+Comfortable buffer: Your 90-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 90-minute layover gives you 40 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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