Which airline is most reliable for FLL (Fort Lauderdale) to MCO (Orlando)?

The most reliable airline on the FLL to MCO route is Southwest Airlines, with an on-time arrival rate of 89%.

How often are flights delayed from FLL to MCO?

About 20% of flights from FLL to MCO experience delays. 80% arrive on time.

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

When flights from FLL to MCO are delayed, the average delay is approximately 60 minutes.

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

With 80% of FLL to MCO flights arriving on time and an average delay of 60 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.

FLL → MCO

FLL (Fort Lauderdale) to MCO (Orlando)

FLL (Fort Lauderdale) to MCO (Orlando) flights arrive on time 80% of the time. The most reliable airline on this route is Southwest Airlines at 89%. The average delay is 60 minutes. Delays on this route are most often caused by the airline (crew, maintenance, or boarding).

Source: Bureau of Transportation Statistics. Updated August 2026.

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This route is on time most of the time. About 80% 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 Spirit Airlines on this route — 89% vs 77% on time.

Airline Comparison

Southwest Airlines leads at 89% on time; Spirit Airlines trails at 77%.

Accurate?

Good to know

Departing from FLL

75% on time

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

TSA is currently ~24 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 ~25 min right now. Allow at least 60 minutes for a domestic connection.

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Data last updated August 2026. Source: Bureau of Transportation Statistics.