Orlando (MCO) to Columbus (CMH) flights
Southwest Airlines, Frontier Airlines fly nonstop from Orlando International Airport to John Glenn Columbus International Airport, with about 36 flights a week in July 2026. The 802-mile flight takes about 2h 17m gate to gate.
- Distance
- 802 mi · 1,291 km
- Flight time
- 2h 17m
- Airlines
- 2
- Seats filled
- 73%
Airlines flying MCO to CMH
| Airline | Flights a week | Aircraft | Passengers (12 months) | Flight time |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Southwest Airlines | 26 | Boeing 737 MAX 8, Boeing 737-700 / MAX 7, Boeing 737-800 | 175,713 | 2h 15m |
| Frontier Airlines | 10 | Airbus A320neo, Airbus A321, Airbus A320-100/200 | 38,611 | 2h 23m |
| Spirit AirlinesCeased operations 2026-05-02 | n/a | Airbus A320-100/200, Airbus A321, Airbus A320neo | 51,727 | 2h 19m |
| Republic AirlineSeasonal or ended | n/a | Embraer E175 | 1,281 | 2h 26m |
Airlines are the operating carrier: regional airlines such as SkyWest or Horizon often fly under a larger airline's brand.
MCO to CMH flight schedule
8 flight numbers flew this route in August 2026, 3 of them almost daily. The first usually leaves at 6:40am and the last at 9:55pm. 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 2344Southwest Airlines | 6:40am | 8:55am | 13 | 85% |
| F9 1611Frontier Airlines | 7:15am | 9:43am | 20 | 83% |
| WN 1572Southwest Airlines | 9:05am | 11:25am | 16 | 88% |
| WN 3238Southwest Airlines | 2:50pm | 5:10pm | 12 | 33% |
| F9 2757Frontier Airlines | 5:40pm | 8:14pm | 21 | 57% |
| WN 2725Southwest Airlines | 6:50pm | 9:10pm | 20 | 65% |
| WN 2327Southwest Airlines | 7:05pm | 9:25pm | 8 | n/a |
| WN 2523Southwest Airlines | 9:55pm | 12:15am | 4 | n/a |
Is MCO to CMH on time?
From September 2025 to August 2026, 72% of 2,122 flights arrived within 15 minutes of schedule and 1.5% were cancelled. Flights leaving around 7am were the most punctual (92%), those around 9pm the least (46%). Most delay time was caused by late-arriving aircraft (43%).
| Airline | Flights | On time | Average delay | Cancelled |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Southwest Airlines | 1,512 | 74% | 16 min | 1.2% |
| Spirit Airlines | 302 | 61% | 26 min | 3.3% |
| Frontier Airlines | 280 | 75% | 19 min | 1.1% |
| Delta Air Lines | 28 | 54% | 32 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 6am to 7am | 168 | 92% | |
| 7am to 8am | 119 | 92% | |
| 8am to 9am | 81 | 95% | |
| 9am to 10am | 288 | 80% | |
| 10am to 11am | 75 | 79% | |
| 11am to 12pm | 81 | 69% | |
| 12pm to 1pm | 61 | 80% | |
| 1pm to 2pm | 80 | 81% | |
| 2pm to 3pm | 112 | 62% | |
| 3pm to 4pm | 154 | 80% | |
| 4pm to 5pm | 104 | 63% | |
| 5pm to 6pm | 262 | 60% | |
| 6pm to 7pm | 140 | 71% | |
| 7pm to 8pm | 119 | 64% | |
| 8pm to 9pm | 98 | 53% | |
| 9pm to 10pm | 142 | 46% |
Flights by month
| Month | Flights | Flights, relative | Passengers |
|---|---|---|---|
| August 2025 | 159 | 21,680 | |
| September 2025 | 168 | 22,784 | |
| October 2025 | 205 | 25,669 | |
| November 2025 | 180 | 22,657 | |
| December 2025 | 193 | 21,968 | |
| January 2026 | 175 | 22,657 | |
| February 2026 | 180 | 23,474 | |
| March 2026 | 231 | 27,960 | |
| April 2026 | 185 | 24,435 | |
| May 2026 | 150 | 18,996 | |
| June 2026 | 139 | 17,764 | |
| July 2026 | 159 | 17,701 |
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Source: US Department of Transportation, T-100 Segment data, August 2025 to July 2026.