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

The most reliable airline on the PVD to MCO route is Southwest Airlines, with an on-time arrival rate of 79%.

How often are flights delayed from PVD to MCO?

About 23% of flights from PVD to MCO experience delays. 77% arrive on time.

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

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

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

With 77% of PVD 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.

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

PVD to MCO flights are moderately reliable at 77% on time. About 23% of flights experience delays averaging 71 minutes. Delays on this route are most often caused by late incoming aircraft.

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

Southwest Airlines is the most reliable airline flying PVD to MCO, with 79% of flights arriving on time. The least reliable is Frontier Airlines at 39%.

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

The best month to fly PVD to MCO is October, when 87% of flights arrive on time. The worst month is July at 61% on time. If your schedule is flexible, flying in October gives you the best odds of an on-time arrival.

PVD → MCO

PVD (Providence) to MCO (Orlando)

PVD (Providence) to MCO (Orlando) flights arrive on time 77% of the time. The most reliable airline on this route is Southwest Airlines at 79%. The average delay is 71 minutes. Delays on this route are most often caused by late incoming aircraft.

Source: Bureau of Transportation Statistics. Updated November 2026.

PVD → MCO on-time performance by month

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This route is on time most of the time. About 77% 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 79% on time vs Frontier Airlines at 39%.

Airline Comparison

Southwest Airlines leads at 79% on time; Frontier Airlines trails at 39%.

Accurate?

Best & worst months to fly PVD → MCO

Best month

October

87% on time

Worst month

July

61% on time

Oct

87%

Sep

86%

Nov

85%

Apr

81%

May

80%

Feb

78%

Jun

76%

Mar

76%

Aug

75%

Jan

74%

Dec

72%

Jul

61%

Good to know

Departing from PVD

79% on time

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

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

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Arriving at MCO

75% on time

When flights into MCO are late, the average delay is 74 minutes. Build buffer if you have ground plans.

If connecting at MCO: 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.