Orlando (MCO) to Birmingham (BHM) flights
Southwest Airlines flies nonstop from Orlando International Airport to Birmingham-Shuttlesworth International Airport, with about 16 flights a week in July 2026. The 479-mile flight takes about 1h 37m gate to gate.
- Distance
- 479 mi · 771 km
- Flight time
- 1h 37m
- Airlines
- 1
- Seats filled
- 75%
Airlines flying MCO to BHM
| Airline | Flights a week | Aircraft | Passengers (12 months) | Flight time |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Southwest Airlines | 16 | Boeing 737-700 / MAX 7, Boeing 737 MAX 8, Boeing 737-800 | 99,334 | 1h 37m |
Airlines are the operating carrier: regional airlines such as SkyWest or Horizon often fly under a larger airline's brand.
MCO to BHM flight schedule
6 flight numbers flew this route in August 2026. The first usually leaves at 8:25am and the last at 7:25pm. 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 793Southwest Airlines | 8:25am | 9:00am | 4 | n/a |
| WN 310Southwest Airlines | 9:00am | 9:40am | 4 | n/a |
| WN 1194Southwest Airlines | 9:15am | 9:55am | 12 | 67% |
| WN 3761Southwest Airlines | 1:25pm | 2:00pm | 8 | n/a |
| WN 4018Southwest Airlines | 7:00pm | 7:40pm | 8 | n/a |
| WN 1256Southwest Airlines | 7:25pm | 8:05pm | 12 | 33% |
Is MCO to BHM on time?
From September 2025 to August 2026, 70% of 861 flights arrived within 15 minutes of schedule and 0.8% were cancelled. Flights leaving around 8am were the most punctual (91%), those around 9pm the least (46%). Most delay time was caused by late-arriving aircraft (52%).
| Airline | Flights | On time | Average delay | Cancelled |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Southwest Airlines | 861 | 70% | 19 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 8am to 9am | 224 | 91% | |
| 9am to 10am | 110 | 80% | |
| 12pm to 1pm | 20 | 79% | |
| 1pm to 2pm | 21 | 86% | |
| 2pm to 3pm | 24 | 83% | |
| 3pm to 4pm | 41 | 85% | |
| 4pm to 5pm | 67 | 46% | |
| 7pm to 8pm | 186 | 60% | |
| 8pm to 9pm | 61 | 53% | |
| 9pm to 10pm | 49 | 46% | |
| 10pm to 11pm | 37 | 39% |
Flights by month
| Month | Flights | Flights, relative | Passengers |
|---|---|---|---|
| August 2025 | 44 | 4,543 | |
| September 2025 | 38 | 5,219 | |
| October 2025 | 83 | 10,116 | |
| November 2025 | 79 | 9,450 | |
| December 2025 | 80 | 8,578 | |
| January 2026 | 67 | 8,086 | |
| February 2026 | 57 | 7,458 | |
| March 2026 | 77 | 9,373 | |
| April 2026 | 88 | 9,563 | |
| May 2026 | 93 | 10,953 | |
| June 2026 | 69 | 8,220 | |
| July 2026 | 70 | 7,944 |
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Source: US Department of Transportation, T-100 Segment data, August 2025 to July 2026.