Columbus (CMH) to Orlando (MCO) flights
Southwest Airlines, Frontier Airlines fly nonstop from John Glenn Columbus International Airport to Orlando International Airport, with about 35 flights a week in July 2026. The 802-mile flight takes about 2h 13m gate to gate.
- Distance
- 802 mi · 1,291 km
- Flight time
- 2h 13m
- Airlines
- 2
- Seats filled
- 73%
Airlines flying CMH to MCO
| Airline | Flights a week | Aircraft | Passengers (12 months) | Flight time |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Southwest Airlines | 25 | Boeing 737-700 / MAX 7, Boeing 737 MAX 8, Boeing 737-800 | 177,349 | 2h 12m |
| Frontier Airlines | 10 | Airbus A320neo, Airbus A321, Airbus A320-100/200 | 37,515 | 2h 16m |
| Spirit AirlinesCeased operations 2026-05-02 | n/a | Airbus A320-100/200, Airbus A321, Airbus A320neo | 49,375 | 2h 11m |
| Republic AirlineSeasonal or ended | n/a | Embraer E175 | 1,559 | 2h 27m |
Airlines are the operating carrier: regional airlines such as SkyWest or Horizon often fly under a larger airline's brand.
CMH to MCO flight schedule
8 flight numbers flew this route in August 2026, 2 of them almost daily. The first usually leaves at 5:30am and the last at 8:59pm. 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 2438Southwest Airlines | 5:30am | 7:45am | 28 | 82% |
| WN 3560Southwest Airlines | 6:25am | 8:40am | 16 | 100% |
| F9 4190Frontier Airlines | 10:28am | 12:55pm | 23 | 74% |
| WN 1350Southwest Airlines | 1:50pm | 4:10pm | 12 | 46% |
| WN 3999Southwest Airlines | 2:30pm | 4:50pm | 8 | n/a |
| WN 1363Southwest Airlines | 5:50pm | 8:10pm | 12 | 33% |
| F9 1612Frontier Airlines | 8:59pm | 11:29pm | 11 | 73% |
| F9 2758Frontier Airlines | 8:59pm | 11:29pm | 7 | 68% |
Is CMH to MCO on time?
From September 2025 to August 2026, 78% of 2,121 flights arrived within 15 minutes of schedule and 1.5% were cancelled. Flights leaving around 5am were the most punctual (95%), those around 6pm the least (63%). Most delay time was caused by late-arriving aircraft (50%).
| Airline | Flights | On time | Average delay | Cancelled |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Southwest Airlines | 1,510 | 79% | 15 min | 1.1% |
| Spirit Airlines | 303 | 71% | 26 min | 3% |
| Frontier Airlines | 280 | 73% | 27 min | 1.8% |
| Delta Air Lines | 28 | 82% | 14 min | 0% |
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 | 226 | 95% | |
| 6am to 7am | 167 | 85% | |
| 7am to 8am | 143 | 91% | |
| 8am to 9am | 68 | 88% | |
| 9am to 10am | 129 | 85% | |
| 10am to 11am | 100 | 86% | |
| 11am to 12pm | 101 | 79% | |
| 12pm to 1pm | 103 | 76% | |
| 1pm to 2pm | 118 | 75% | |
| 2pm to 3pm | 95 | 71% | |
| 3pm to 4pm | 148 | 71% | |
| 4pm to 5pm | 98 | 64% | |
| 5pm to 6pm | 119 | 67% | |
| 6pm to 7pm | 200 | 63% | |
| 7pm to 8pm | 106 | 76% | |
| 8pm to 9pm | 126 | 66% | |
| 9pm to 10pm | 74 | 68% |
Flights by month
| Month | Flights | Flights, relative | Passengers |
|---|---|---|---|
| August 2025 | 157 | 20,072 | |
| September 2025 | 168 | 21,460 | |
| October 2025 | 201 | 25,841 | |
| November 2025 | 185 | 23,388 | |
| December 2025 | 193 | 25,445 | |
| January 2026 | 177 | 21,764 | |
| February 2026 | 184 | 25,331 | |
| March 2026 | 226 | 29,344 | |
| April 2026 | 185 | 20,577 | |
| May 2026 | 147 | 19,225 | |
| June 2026 | 133 | 16,726 | |
| July 2026 | 155 | 16,709 |
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Source: US Department of Transportation, T-100 Segment data, August 2025 to July 2026.