Which airline is most reliable for MSP (Minneapolis) to MCO (Orlando)?

The most reliable airline on the MSP to MCO route is Southwest Airlines, with an on-time arrival rate of 91%.

How often are flights delayed from MSP to MCO?

About 22% of flights from MSP to MCO experience delays. 78% arrive on time.

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

When flights from MSP to MCO are delayed, the average delay is approximately 71 minutes.

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

With 78% of MSP to MCO flights arriving on time and an average delay of 71 minutes when late, a connection under 60 minutes at MCO is risky. We recommend at least 75-90 minutes for domestic connections after this route.

MSP → MCO

MSP (Minneapolis) to MCO (Orlando)

MSP (Minneapolis) to MCO (Orlando) flights arrive on time 78% of the time. The most reliable airline on this route is Southwest Airlines at 91%. The average delay is 71 minutes. Delays on this route are most often caused by the airline (crew, maintenance, or boarding).

Source: Bureau of Transportation Statistics. Updated August 2026.

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This route is on time most of the time. About 78% of flights arrive on schedule.

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

Accurate?

Southwest Airlines is significantly more reliable on this route at 91% on time vs Spirit Airlines at 76%.

Airline Comparison

Southwest Airlines leads at 91% on time; Spirit Airlines trails at 76%.

Accurate?

Good to know

Departing from MSP

81% on time

Expect ~19 min sitting on the taxiway after your gate pushes back. MSP has long runway queues.

TSA is currently ~15 min. Best time: 4 AM (about 5 min).

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Arriving at MCO

77% on time

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

If connecting at MCO: 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.