IAH (Houston) to MCO (Orlando) flights arrive on time 79% of the time. The most reliable airline on this route is United Airlines at 81%. The average delay is 81 minutes. Delays on this route are most often caused by the incoming plane arriving late.
Source: Bureau of Transportation Statistics. Updated July 2026.IAH → MCO
IAH (Houston) to MCO (Orlando)
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This route is on time most of the time. About 79% of flights arrive on schedule.
Delays on this route are most often caused by the incoming plane arriving late.
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United Airlines edges out Frontier Airlines on this route — 81% vs 69% on time.
Airline Comparison
United Airlines leads at 81% on time; Frontier Airlines trails at 69%.
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Good to know
Departing from IAH
79% on timeExpect ~20 min sitting on the taxiway after your gate pushes back. IAH has long runway queues.
TSA is currently ~10 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.