HOU (Houston) to MCO (Orlando) flights arrive on time 80% of the time. The most reliable airline on this route is Southwest Airlines at 81%. The average delay is 65 minutes. Delays on this route are most often caused by the airline (crew, maintenance, or boarding).
Source: Bureau of Transportation Statistics. Updated May 2026.HOU → MCO
HOU (Houston) to MCO (Orlando)
HOU → MCO on-time performance by month
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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?
Airlines are roughly equal on this route — Southwest Airlines leads slightly at 81% vs Frontier Airlines at 77%.
Airline Comparison
Southwest Airlines leads at 81% on time; Frontier Airlines trails at 77%.
Accurate?
Good to know
Departing from HOU
80% on timeTSA is currently ~23 min. Best time: 4 AM (about 5 min).
Arriving at MCO
75% on timeWhen flights into MCO are late, the average delay is 71 minutes. Build buffer if you have ground plans.
If connecting at MCO: TSA is ~19 min right now. Allow at least 60 minutes for a domestic connection.
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Data last updated May 2026. Source: Bureau of Transportation Statistics.