ATL (Atlanta) to MCO (Orlando) flights arrive on time 71% of the time. The most reliable airline on this route is Southwest Airlines at 78%. The average delay is 71 minutes. Delays on this route are most often caused by the airline (crew, maintenance, or boarding).
Source: Bureau of Transportation Statistics. Updated July 2026.ATL → MCO
ATL (Atlanta) to MCO (Orlando)
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This route is delayed fairly often. About 71% of flights arrive on schedule.
Delays on this route are most often caused by the airline (crew, maintenance, or boarding).
Accurate?
Southwest Airlines edges out Frontier Airlines on this route — 78% vs 67% on time.
Airline Comparison
Southwest Airlines leads at 78% on time; Frontier Airlines trails at 67%.
Accurate?
Good to know
Departing from ATL
80% on timeExpect ~17 min sitting on the taxiway after your gate pushes back. ATL has long runway queues.
TSA is currently ~30 min. Best time: 4 AM (about 5 min).
Arriving at MCO
77% on timeWhen flights into MCO are late, the average delay is 72 minutes. Build buffer if you have ground plans.
If connecting at MCO: TSA is ~13 min right now. Allow at least 60 minutes for a domestic connection.
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Data last updated July 2026. Source: Bureau of Transportation Statistics.