MCO (Orlando) to ATL (Atlanta) flights arrive on time 75% of the time. The most reliable airline on this route is Delta Air Lines at 76%. The average delay is 77 minutes. Delays on this route are most often caused by the incoming plane arriving late.
Source: Bureau of Transportation Statistics. Updated April 2026.MCO → ATL
MCO (Orlando) to ATL (Atlanta)
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This route is delayed fairly often. About 75% of flights arrive on schedule.
Delays on this route are most often caused by the incoming plane arriving late.
Accurate?
Delta Air Lines edges out Frontier Airlines on this route — 76% vs 67% on time.
Airline Comparison
Delta Air Lines leads at 76% on time; Frontier Airlines trails at 67%.
Accurate?
Good to know
Departing from MCO
75% on timeExpect ~17 min sitting on the taxiway after your gate pushes back. MCO has long runway queues.
TSA is currently ~5 min. Best time: 4 AM (about 5 min).
Arriving at ATL
83% on timeWhen flights into ATL are late, the average delay is 68 minutes. Build buffer if you have ground plans.
If connecting at ATL: TSA is ~5 min right now. Allow at least 60 minutes for a domestic connection.
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Data last updated April 2026. Source: Bureau of Transportation Statistics.