Birmingham (BHM) to Orlando (MCO) flights
Southwest Airlines flies nonstop from Birmingham-Shuttlesworth International Airport to Orlando International Airport, with about 15 flights a week in July 2026. The 479-mile flight takes about 1h 36m gate to gate.
- Distance
- 479 mi · 771 km
- Flight time
- 1h 36m
- Airlines
- 1
- Seats filled
- 76%
Airlines flying BHM to MCO
| Airline | Flights a week | Aircraft | Passengers (12 months) | Flight time |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Southwest Airlines | 15 | Boeing 737-700 / MAX 7, Boeing 737 MAX 8, Boeing 737-800 | 98,776 | 1h 36m |
Airlines are the operating carrier: regional airlines such as SkyWest or Horizon often fly under a larger airline's brand.
BHM to MCO flight schedule
5 flight numbers flew this route in August 2026. The first usually leaves at 6:55am and the last at 5:25pm. Times are local and can change; check with the airline before you book.
| Flight | Departs | Arrives | Days flown in August 2026 | On time (12 months) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| WN 1456Southwest Airlines | 6:55am | 9:30am | 12 | 92% |
| WN 852Southwest Airlines | 7:00am | 9:35am | 4 | n/a |
| WN 1546Southwest Airlines | 7:25am | 10:00am | 12 | 100% |
| WN 856Southwest Airlines | 5:15pm | 7:55pm | 4 | n/a |
| WN 1901Southwest Airlines | 5:25pm | 8:05pm | 12 | 58% |
Is BHM to MCO on time?
From September 2025 to August 2026, 79% of 859 flights arrived within 15 minutes of schedule and 0.5% were cancelled. Flights leaving around 6am were the most punctual (94%), those around 5pm the least (66%). Most delay time was caused by late-arriving aircraft (47%).
| Airline | Flights | On time | Average delay | Cancelled |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Southwest Airlines | 859 | 79% | 14 min | 0.5% |
Airlines as sold: flights operated by regional partners count under the airline on the ticket. Average delay is across all completed flights, early arrivals counted as zero.
On-time arrivals by departure time
| Scheduled departure | Flights | On time, relative | On time |
|---|---|---|---|
| 5am to 6am | 19 | 84% | |
| 6am to 7am | 198 | 94% | |
| 7am to 8am | 144 | 94% | |
| 10am to 11am | 40 | 70% | |
| 11am to 12pm | 77 | 81% | |
| 1pm to 2pm | 24 | 62% | |
| 4pm to 5pm | 56 | 79% | |
| 5pm to 6pm | 224 | 66% | |
| 6pm to 7pm | 37 | 46% |
Flights by month
| Month | Flights | Flights, relative | Passengers |
|---|---|---|---|
| August 2025 | 45 | 4,654 | |
| September 2025 | 38 | 5,373 | |
| October 2025 | 82 | 10,153 | |
| November 2025 | 79 | 9,288 | |
| December 2025 | 80 | 9,850 | |
| January 2026 | 68 | 7,059 | |
| February 2026 | 56 | 7,727 | |
| March 2026 | 78 | 8,726 | |
| April 2026 | 87 | 8,580 | |
| May 2026 | 93 | 11,201 | |
| June 2026 | 70 | 8,716 | |
| July 2026 | 68 | 7,449 |
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Source: US Department of Transportation, T-100 Segment data, August 2025 to July 2026.