MCO (Orlando) to HOU (Houston) flights arrive on time 76% of the time. The most reliable airline on this route is Southwest Airlines at 76%. The average delay is 59 minutes. Delays on this route are most often caused by the incoming plane arriving late.
Source: Bureau of Transportation Statistics. Updated May 2026.MCO → HOU
MCO (Orlando) to HOU (Houston)
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This route is on time most of the time. About 76% of flights arrive on schedule.
Delays on this route are most often caused by the incoming plane arriving late.
Accurate?
Airlines are roughly equal on this route — Southwest Airlines leads slightly at 76% vs Frontier Airlines at 75%.
Airline Comparison
Southwest Airlines leads at 76% on time; Frontier Airlines trails at 75%.
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 ~19 min. Best time: 4 AM (about 5 min).
Arriving at HOU
80% on timeWhen flights into HOU are late, the average delay is 55 minutes. Build buffer if you have ground plans.
If connecting at HOU: TSA is ~23 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.