Which airline is most reliable for MCO (Orlando) to MSN (Madison)?

The most reliable airline on the MCO to MSN route is Frontier Airlines, with an on-time arrival rate of 77%.

How often are flights delayed from MCO to MSN?

About 23% of flights from MCO to MSN experience delays. 77% arrive on time.

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

When flights from MCO to MSN are delayed, the average delay is approximately 72 minutes.

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

With 77% of MCO to MSN flights arriving on time and an average delay of 72 minutes when late, a connection under 60 minutes at MSN is risky. We recommend at least 75-90 minutes for domestic connections after this route.

MCO → MSN

MCO (Orlando) to MSN (Madison)

MCO (Orlando) to MSN (Madison) flights arrive on time 77% of the time. The most reliable airline on this route is Frontier Airlines at 77%. The average delay is 72 minutes. Delays on this route are most often caused by the airline (crew, maintenance, or boarding).

Source: Bureau of Transportation Statistics. Updated May 2026.

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This route is on time most of the time. About 77% of flights arrive on schedule.

Delays on this route are most often caused by the airline (crew, maintenance, or boarding).

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Departing from MCO

75% on time

Expect ~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).

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Arriving at MSN

82% on time

When flights into MSN are late, the average delay is 79 minutes. Build buffer if you have ground plans.

If connecting at MSN: TSA is ~12 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.