MCO (Orlando) to PBI (West Palm Beach) flights arrive on time 72% of the time. The most reliable airline on this route is Southwest Airlines at 71%. The average delay is 56 minutes. Delays on this route are most often caused by the incoming plane arriving late.
Source: Bureau of Transportation Statistics. Updated August 2026.MCO → PBI
MCO (Orlando) to PBI (West Palm Beach)
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This route is delayed fairly often. About 72% of flights arrive on schedule.
Delays on this route are most often caused by the incoming plane arriving late.
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Departing from MCO
77% on timeExpect ~18 min sitting on the taxiway after your gate pushes back. MCO has long runway queues.
TSA is currently ~25 min. Best time: 4 AM (about 5 min).
Arriving at PBI
75% on timeWhen flights into PBI are late, the average delay is 76 minutes. Build buffer if you have ground plans.
If connecting at PBI: TSA is ~25 min right now. Allow at least 60 minutes for a domestic connection.
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Data last updated August 2026. Source: Bureau of Transportation Statistics.