Houston (HOU) to Orlando (MCO) flights
Southwest Airlines flies nonstop from William P. Hobby Airport to Orlando International Airport, with about 45 flights a week in July 2026. The 849-mile flight takes about 2h 13m gate to gate.
- Distance
- 849 mi · 1,366 km
- Flight time
- 2h 13m
- Airlines
- 1
- Seats filled
- 82%
Airlines flying HOU to MCO
| Airline | Flights a week | Aircraft | Passengers (12 months) | Flight time |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Southwest Airlines | 45 | Boeing 737 MAX 8, Boeing 737-700 / MAX 7, Boeing 737-800 | 273,279 | 2h 13m |
Airlines are the operating carrier: regional airlines such as SkyWest or Horizon often fly under a larger airline's brand.
HOU to MCO flight schedule
8 flight numbers flew this route in August 2026, 2 of them almost daily. The first usually leaves at 5:00am and the last at 6:30pm. 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 1959Southwest Airlines | 5:00am | 8:20am | 4 | n/a |
| WN 1281Southwest Airlines | 5:05am | 8:25am | 12 | 92% |
| WN 1994Southwest Airlines | 7:10am | 10:30am | 12 | 75% |
| WN 1401Southwest Airlines | 11:20am | 2:50pm | 16 | 94% |
| WN 1962Southwest Airlines | 1:15pm | 4:45pm | 12 | 58% |
| WN 987Southwest Airlines | 2:45pm | 6:10pm | 16 | 71% |
| WN 3091Southwest Airlines | 4:50pm | 8:15pm | 28 | 78% |
| WN 3313Southwest Airlines | 6:30pm | 9:50pm | 28 | 32% |
Is HOU to MCO on time?
From September 2025 to August 2026, 77% of 2,057 flights arrived within 15 minutes of schedule and 0.8% were cancelled. Flights leaving around 6am were the most punctual (94%), those around 8pm the least (57%). Most delay time was caused by late-arriving aircraft (39%).
| Airline | Flights | On time | Average delay | Cancelled |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Southwest Airlines | 2,057 | 77% | 13 min | 0.8% |
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 | 257 | 93% | |
| 6am to 7am | 156 | 94% | |
| 7am to 8am | 166 | 86% | |
| 8am to 9am | 102 | 91% | |
| 10am to 11am | 150 | 84% | |
| 11am to 12pm | 114 | 87% | |
| 12pm to 1pm | 87 | 78% | |
| 1pm to 2pm | 69 | 58% | |
| 2pm to 3pm | 86 | 58% | |
| 3pm to 4pm | 83 | 76% | |
| 4pm to 5pm | 177 | 63% | |
| 5pm to 6pm | 106 | 67% | |
| 6pm to 7pm | 220 | 71% | |
| 7pm to 8pm | 125 | 65% | |
| 8pm to 9pm | 134 | 57% |
Flights by month
| Month | Flights | Flights, relative | Passengers |
|---|---|---|---|
| August 2025 | 145 | 18,638 | |
| September 2025 | 139 | 19,026 | |
| October 2025 | 175 | 24,962 | |
| November 2025 | 180 | 23,197 | |
| December 2025 | 190 | 26,083 | |
| January 2026 | 149 | 19,083 | |
| February 2026 | 142 | 19,746 | |
| March 2026 | 177 | 24,770 | |
| April 2026 | 181 | 22,905 | |
| May 2026 | 182 | 26,031 | |
| June 2026 | 177 | 23,883 | |
| July 2026 | 199 | 24,955 |
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Source: US Department of Transportation, T-100 Segment data, August 2025 to July 2026.