Which airline is most reliable for MCO (Orlando) to PVD (Providence)?

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

How often are flights delayed from MCO to PVD?

About 24% of flights from MCO to PVD experience delays. 76% arrive on time.

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

When flights from MCO to PVD are delayed, the average delay is approximately 64 minutes.

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

With 76% of MCO to PVD flights arriving on time and an average delay of 64 minutes when late, a connection under 60 minutes at PVD is risky. We recommend at least 75-90 minutes for domestic connections after this route.

Is MCO (Orlando) to PVD (Providence) usually delayed?

MCO to PVD flights are moderately reliable at 76% on time. About 24% of flights experience delays averaging 64 minutes. Delays on this route are most often caused by late incoming aircraft.

What airline is most reliable on MCO (Orlando) to PVD (Providence)?

Southwest Airlines is the most reliable airline flying MCO to PVD, with 77% of flights arriving on time. The least reliable is Frontier Airlines at 61%.

What's the best month to fly MCO (Orlando) to PVD (Providence)?

The best month to fly MCO to PVD is September, when 84% of flights arrive on time. The worst month is July at 63% on time. If your schedule is flexible, flying in September gives you the best odds of an on-time arrival.

MCO → PVD

MCO (Orlando) to PVD (Providence)

MCO (Orlando) to PVD (Providence) flights arrive on time 76% of the time. The most reliable airline on this route is Southwest Airlines at 77%. The average delay is 64 minutes. Delays on this route are most often caused by late incoming aircraft.

Source: Bureau of Transportation Statistics. Updated November 2026.

MCO → PVD on-time performance by month

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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 late incoming aircraft.

Accurate?

Southwest Airlines is significantly more reliable on this route at 77% on time vs Frontier Airlines at 61%.

Airline Comparison

Southwest Airlines leads at 77% on time; Frontier Airlines trails at 61%.

Accurate?

Best & worst months to fly MCO → PVD

Best month

September

84% on time

Worst month

July

63% on time

Sep

84%

Oct

84%

Nov

81%

Apr

80%

Dec

79%

Jan

78%

Feb

76%

May

73%

Mar

72%

Jun

71%

Aug

67%

Jul

63%

Good to know

Departing from MCO

75% on time

Expect ~18 min sitting on the taxiway after your gate pushes back. MCO has long runway queues.

TSA is currently ~5 min. Best time: 4 AM (5 min).

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Arriving at PVD

79% on time

When flights into PVD are late, the average delay is 72 minutes. Build buffer if you have ground plans.

If connecting at PVD: TSA is ~5 min right now. Allow at least 60 minutes for a domestic connection.

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Data last updated November 2026. Source: Bureau of Transportation Statistics.