Which airline is most reliable for DTW (Detroit) to MCO (Orlando)?

The most reliable airline on the DTW to MCO route is Spirit Airlines, with an on-time arrival rate of 83%.

How often are flights delayed from DTW to MCO?

About 22% of flights from DTW to MCO experience delays. 78% arrive on time.

What's the average delay on DTW to MCO flights?

When flights from DTW to MCO are delayed, the average delay is approximately 75 minutes.

Is a short connection safe after a DTW to MCO flight?

With 78% of DTW to MCO flights arriving on time and an average delay of 75 minutes when late, a connection under 60 minutes at MCO is risky. We recommend at least 75-90 minutes for domestic connections after this route.

DTW → MCO

DTW (Detroit) to MCO (Orlando)

DTW (Detroit) to MCO (Orlando) flights arrive on time 78% of the time. The most reliable airline on this route is Spirit Airlines at 83%. The average delay is 75 minutes. Delays on this route are most often caused by the airline (crew, maintenance, or boarding).

Source: Bureau of Transportation Statistics. Updated July 2026.

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This route is on time most of the time. About 78% of flights arrive on schedule.

Delays on this route are most often caused by the airline (crew, maintenance, or boarding).

Accurate?

Spirit Airlines is significantly more reliable on this route at 83% on time vs Southwest Airlines at 67%.

Airline Comparison

Spirit Airlines leads at 83% on time; Southwest Airlines trails at 67%.

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Good to know

Departing from DTW

80% on time

Expect ~18 min sitting on the taxiway after your gate pushes back. DTW has long runway queues.

TSA is currently ~7 min. Best time: 4 AM (about 5 min).

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Arriving at MCO

77% on time

When flights into MCO are late, the average delay is 72 minutes. Build buffer if you have ground plans.

If connecting at MCO: TSA is ~8 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.