Which airline is most reliable for MCO (Orlando) to TYS (Knoxville)?

The most reliable airline on the MCO to TYS route is Frontier Airlines, with an on-time arrival rate of 89%.

How often are flights delayed from MCO to TYS?

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

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

When flights from MCO to TYS are delayed, the average delay is approximately 87 minutes.

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

With 76% of MCO to TYS flights arriving on time and an average delay of 87 minutes when late, a connection under 60 minutes at TYS is risky. We recommend at least 75-90 minutes for domestic connections after this route.

MCO → TYS

MCO (Orlando) to TYS (Knoxville)

MCO (Orlando) to TYS (Knoxville) flights arrive on time 76% of the time. The most reliable airline on this route is Frontier Airlines at 89%. The average delay is 87 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 76% of flights arrive on schedule.

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

Accurate?

Frontier Airlines is significantly more reliable on this route at 89% on time vs Allegiant Air at 72%.

Airline Comparison

Frontier Airlines leads at 89% on time; Allegiant Air trails at 72%.

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Good to know

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 TYS

80% on time

When flights into TYS are late, the average delay is 77 minutes. Build buffer if you have ground plans.

If connecting at TYS: TSA is ~13 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.