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SDF (Louisville) to MCO (Orlando)

SDF (Louisville) to MCO (Orlando) flights arrive on time 83% of the time. The most reliable airline on this route is Southwest Airlines at 85%. The average delay is 79 minutes. Delays on this route are most often caused by the incoming plane arriving late.

Source: Bureau of Transportation Statistics. Updated May 2026.

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This route is on time most of the time. About 83% of flights arrive on schedule.

Delays on this route are most often caused by the incoming plane arriving late.

Accurate?

Airlines are roughly equal on this route — Southwest Airlines leads slightly at 85% vs Spirit Airlines at 82%.

Airline Comparison

Southwest Airlines leads at 85% on time; Spirit Airlines trails at 82%.

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Good to know

Departing from SDF

81% on time

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

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

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Arriving at MCO

75% on time

When flights into MCO are late, the average delay is 71 minutes. Build buffer if you have ground plans.

If connecting at MCO: TSA is ~19 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.