MCO (Orlando) to TYS (Knoxville) flights arrive on time 74% of the time. The most reliable airline on this route is Frontier Airlines at 88%. The average delay is 77 minutes. Delays on this route are most often caused by the incoming plane arriving late.
Source: Bureau of Transportation Statistics. Updated August 2026.MCO → TYS
MCO (Orlando) to TYS (Knoxville)
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This route is delayed fairly often. About 74% of flights arrive on schedule.
Delays on this route are most often caused by the incoming plane arriving late.
Accurate?
Frontier Airlines edges out Allegiant Air on this route — 88% vs 75% on time.
Airline Comparison
Frontier Airlines leads at 88% on time; Allegiant Air trails at 75%.
Accurate?
Good to know
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 TYS
78% on timeWhen flights into TYS are late, the average delay is 83 minutes. Build buffer if you have ground plans.
If connecting at TYS: TSA is ~19 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.