Orlando (MCO) to Houston (IAH) flights
United Airlines, Frontier Airlines fly nonstop from Orlando International Airport to George Bush Intercontinental Airport, with about 59 flights a week in July 2026. The 854-mile flight takes about 2h 33m gate to gate.
- Distance
- 854 mi · 1,374 km
- Flight time
- 2h 33m
- Airlines
- 2
- Seats filled
- 85%
Airlines flying MCO to IAH
| Airline | Flights a week | Aircraft | Passengers (12 months) | Flight time |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| United Airlines | 45 | Boeing 737-900, Boeing 737-900ER, Boeing 737 MAX 9 | 371,005 | 2h 32m |
| Frontier Airlines | 14 | Airbus A321, Airbus A320neo, Airbus A320-100/200 | 105,309 | 2h 40m |
| Spirit AirlinesCeased operations 2026-05-02 | n/a | Airbus A321, Airbus A320-100/200, Airbus A320neo | 102,927 | 2h 32m |
Airlines are the operating carrier: regional airlines such as SkyWest or Horizon often fly under a larger airline's brand.
MCO to IAH flight schedule
10 flight numbers flew this route in August 2026, 7 of them almost daily. The first usually leaves at 7:00am and the last at 7:20pm. 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) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| F9 1417Frontier Airlines | 7:00am | 8:45am | 27 | 88% |
| UA 468United Airlines | 7:00am | 8:37am | 31 | 95% |
| UA 2611United Airlines | 9:00am | 10:38am | 31 | 90% |
| UA 1493United Airlines | 12:00pm | 1:35pm | 31 | 94% |
| UA 2406United Airlines | 2:05pm | 3:40pm | 31 | 86% |
| UA 2456United Airlines | 3:15pm | 4:55pm | 12 | 87% |
| UA 1360United Airlines | 3:45pm | 5:24pm | 8 | 66% |
| F9 3469Frontier Airlines | 4:36pm | 6:25pm | 31 | 74% |
| UA 1872United Airlines | 5:03pm | 6:43pm | 31 | 66% |
| UA 2215United Airlines | 7:20pm | 8:55pm | 8 | 69% |
Is MCO to IAH on time?
From September 2025 to August 2026, 84% of 3,569 flights arrived within 15 minutes of schedule and 1% were cancelled. Flights leaving around 11am were the most punctual (94%), those around 4pm the least (70%). Most delay time was caused by late-arriving aircraft (36%).
| Airline | Flights | On time | Average delay | Cancelled |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| United Airlines | 2,444 | 85% | 12 min | 0.6% |
| Frontier Airlines | 580 | 81% | 15 min | 0.9% |
| Spirit Airlines | 545 | 78% | 16 min | 3.1% |
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 | 114 | 96% | |
| 7am to 8am | 546 | 91% | |
| 8am to 9am | 76 | 82% | |
| 9am to 10am | 412 | 89% | |
| 11am to 12pm | 314 | 94% | |
| 12pm to 1pm | 119 | 86% | |
| 1pm to 2pm | 210 | 93% | |
| 2pm to 3pm | 178 | 77% | |
| 3pm to 4pm | 352 | 83% | |
| 4pm to 5pm | 221 | 70% | |
| 5pm to 6pm | 360 | 71% | |
| 6pm to 7pm | 130 | 73% | |
| 7pm to 8pm | 234 | 76% | |
| 8pm to 9pm | 133 | 70% |
Flights by month
| Month | Flights | Flights, relative | Passengers |
|---|---|---|---|
| August 2025 | 297 | 44,880 | |
| September 2025 | 270 | 43,056 | |
| October 2025 | 308 | 51,789 | |
| November 2025 | 293 | 48,092 | |
| December 2025 | 314 | 50,647 | |
| January 2026 | 348 | 53,761 | |
| February 2026 | 316 | 51,362 | |
| March 2026 | 352 | 54,273 | |
| April 2026 | 313 | 50,394 | |
| May 2026 | 277 | 46,781 | |
| June 2026 | 257 | 41,916 | |
| July 2026 | 262 | 43,597 |
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Source: US Department of Transportation, T-100 Segment data, August 2025 to July 2026.