Which airline is most reliable for PHX (Phoenix) to MCO (Orlando)?

The most reliable airline on the PHX to MCO route is American Airlines, with an on-time arrival rate of 80%.

How often are flights delayed from PHX to MCO?

About 21% of flights from PHX to MCO experience delays. 79% arrive on time.

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

When flights from PHX to MCO are delayed, the average delay is approximately 57 minutes.

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

With 79% of PHX to MCO flights arriving on time and an average delay of 57 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.

PHX → MCO

PHX (Phoenix) to MCO (Orlando)

PHX (Phoenix) to MCO (Orlando) flights arrive on time 79% of the time. The most reliable airline on this route is American Airlines at 80%. The average delay is 57 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 79% of flights arrive on schedule.

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

Accurate?

American Airlines edges out Frontier Airlines on this route — 80% vs 74% on time.

Airline Comparison

American Airlines leads at 80% on time; Frontier Airlines trails at 74%.

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Good to know

Departing from PHX

82% on time

Expect ~17 min sitting on the taxiway after your gate pushes back. PHX has long runway queues.

TSA is currently ~14 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.