Orlando (MCO) to Houston (HOU) flights
Southwest Airlines flies nonstop from Orlando International Airport to William P. Hobby Airport, with about 45 flights a week in July 2026. The 849-mile flight takes about 2h 29m gate to gate.
- Distance
- 849 mi · 1,366 km
- Flight time
- 2h 29m
- Airlines
- 1
- Seats filled
- 80%
Airlines flying MCO to HOU
| 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 | 267,223 | 2h 29m |
Airlines are the operating carrier: regional airlines such as SkyWest or Horizon often fly under a larger airline's brand.
MCO to HOU flight schedule
10 flight numbers flew this route in August 2026, 3 of them almost daily. The first usually leaves at 7:00am and the last at 8:55pm. 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 1278Southwest Airlines | 7:00am | 8:30am | 12 | 100% |
| WN 2590Southwest Airlines | 8:20am | 9:50am | 16 | 81% |
| WN 4968Southwest Airlines | 8:50am | 10:25am | 4 | n/a |
| WN 313Southwest Airlines | 11:15am | 12:45pm | 4 | n/a |
| WN 4894Southwest Airlines | 1:10pm | 2:40pm | 20 | 53% |
| WN 46Southwest Airlines | 3:25pm | 4:55pm | 8 | n/a |
| WN 2871Southwest Airlines | 4:40pm | 6:15pm | 28 | 72% |
| WN 662Southwest Airlines | 5:45pm | 7:20pm | 16 | 50% |
| WN 117Southwest Airlines | 6:25pm | 8:00pm | 12 | 27% |
| WN 4967Southwest Airlines | 8:55pm | 10:20pm | 20 | 47% |
Is MCO to HOU on time?
From September 2025 to August 2026, 76% of 2,056 flights arrived within 15 minutes of schedule and 1.1% were cancelled. Flights leaving around 7am were the most punctual (98%), those around 8pm the least (51%). Most delay time was caused by late-arriving aircraft (49%).
| Airline | Flights | On time | Average delay | Cancelled |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Southwest Airlines | 2,056 | 76% | 15 min | 1.1% |
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 | 272 | 92% | |
| 7am to 8am | 106 | 98% | |
| 8am to 9am | 200 | 92% | |
| 9am to 10am | 92 | 85% | |
| 10am to 11am | 90 | 86% | |
| 11am to 12pm | 90 | 82% | |
| 12pm to 1pm | 98 | 83% | |
| 1pm to 2pm | 90 | 75% | |
| 2pm to 3pm | 94 | 75% | |
| 3pm to 4pm | 91 | 76% | |
| 4pm to 5pm | 87 | 67% | |
| 5pm to 6pm | 117 | 67% | |
| 6pm to 7pm | 138 | 64% | |
| 7pm to 8pm | 186 | 53% | |
| 8pm to 9pm | 113 | 51% | |
| 9pm to 10pm | 113 | 60% | |
| 10pm to 11pm | 79 | 65% |
Flights by month
| Month | Flights | Flights, relative | Passengers |
|---|---|---|---|
| August 2025 | 144 | 19,104 | |
| September 2025 | 139 | 19,036 | |
| October 2025 | 176 | 23,301 | |
| November 2025 | 183 | 23,057 | |
| December 2025 | 191 | 24,593 | |
| January 2026 | 143 | 20,292 | |
| February 2026 | 136 | 18,951 | |
| March 2026 | 183 | 22,722 | |
| April 2026 | 183 | 21,752 | |
| May 2026 | 185 | 24,979 | |
| June 2026 | 174 | 23,177 | |
| July 2026 | 198 | 26,259 |
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Source: US Department of Transportation, T-100 Segment data, August 2025 to July 2026.