Which airline is most reliable for SFO (San Francisco) to MCO (Orlando)?

The most reliable airline on the SFO to MCO route is United Airlines, with an on-time arrival rate of 88%.

How often are flights delayed from SFO to MCO?

About 15% of flights from SFO to MCO experience delays. 85% arrive on time.

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

When flights from SFO to MCO are delayed, the average delay is approximately 63 minutes.

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

With 85% of SFO to MCO flights arriving on time and an average delay of 63 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.

SFO → MCO

SFO (San Francisco) to MCO (Orlando)

SFO (San Francisco) to MCO (Orlando) flights arrive on time 85% of the time. The most reliable airline on this route is United Airlines at 88%. The average delay is 63 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 85% of flights arrive on schedule.

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

Accurate?

United Airlines is significantly more reliable on this route at 88% on time vs Frontier Airlines at 60%.

Airline Comparison

United Airlines leads at 88% on time; Frontier Airlines trails at 60%.

Accurate?

Good to know

Departing from SFO

78% on time

Expect ~21 min sitting on the taxiway after your gate pushes back. SFO has long runway queues.

TSA is currently ~20 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.