Orlando (MCO) to Chicago (ORD) flights
United Airlines, American Airlines, Frontier Airlines fly nonstop from Orlando International Airport to Chicago O'Hare International Airport, with about 97 flights a week in July 2026. The 1,005-mile flight takes about 3h 8m gate to gate.
- Distance
- 1,005 mi ยท 1,617 km
- Flight time
- 3h 8m
- Airlines
- 3
- Seats filled
- 83%
Airlines flying MCO to ORD
| Airline | Flights a week | Aircraft | Passengers (12 months) | Flight time |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| United Airlines | 48 | Airbus A321, Boeing 737-900ER, Boeing 737 MAX 9 | 415,720 | 3h 10m |
| American Airlines | 40 | Boeing 737-800, Airbus A321, Boeing 737 MAX 8 | 298,879 | 3h 7m |
| Frontier Airlines | 9 | Airbus A321, Airbus A320neo, Airbus A320-100/200 | 72,805 | 3h 8m |
| Southwest AirlinesSeasonal or ended | n/a | Boeing 737-700 / MAX 7, Boeing 737 MAX 8, Boeing 737-800 | 84,787 | 3h 5m |
| Spirit AirlinesCeased operations 2026-05-02 | n/a | Airbus A321, Airbus A320-100/200, Airbus A320neo | 88,856 | 3h 10m |
Airlines are the operating carrier: regional airlines such as SkyWest or Horizon often fly under a larger airline's brand.
MCO to ORD flight schedule
23 flight numbers flew this route in August 2026, 14 of them almost daily. The first usually leaves at 6:30am and the last at 8:59pm. 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) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| AA 938American Airlines | 6:30am | 8:40am | 31 | 91% |
| F9 3043Frontier Airlines | 7:00am | 9:11am | 9 | 78% |
| UA 1150United Airlines | 7:09am | 9:18am | 10 | 89% |
| UA 1801United Airlines | 7:40am | 9:45am | 21 | 91% |
| AA 3018American Airlines | 7:51am | 9:59am | 4 | 87% |
| AA 1212American Airlines | 8:01am | 10:10am | 27 | 78% |
| AA 465American Airlines | 8:33am | 10:38am | 4 | 87% |
| AA 2279American Airlines | 8:52am | 11:00am | 27 | 79% |
| UA 2683United Airlines | 9:55am | 11:59am | 31 | 87% |
| UA 2466United Airlines | 10:52am | 1:02pm | 10 | 88% |
| AA 1564American Airlines | 11:36am | 1:44pm | 27 | 78% |
| AA 2067American Airlines | 11:38am | 1:45pm | 4 | 88% |
| UA 2475United Airlines | 12:35pm | 2:40pm | 31 | 80% |
| UA 2481United Airlines | 2:22pm | 4:27pm | 31 | 70% |
| AA 1629American Airlines | 3:08pm | 5:37pm | 27 | 55% |
| AA 2066American Airlines | 3:10pm | 5:28pm | 4 | 48% |
| UA 2071United Airlines | 4:21pm | 6:33pm | 31 | 53% |
| AA 2089American Airlines | 4:41pm | 6:59pm | 4 | 24% |
| UA 2845United Airlines | 6:00pm | 8:13pm | 21 | 29% |
| AA 1782American Airlines | 6:36pm | 9:05pm | 27 | 52% |
| UA 1621United Airlines | 7:40pm | 10:00pm | 9 | 66% |
| UA 583United Airlines | 7:40pm | 9:54pm | 21 | 70% |
| F9 2791Frontier Airlines | 8:59pm | 11:10pm | 31 | 57% |
Is MCO to ORD on time?
From September 2025 to August 2026, 71% of 6,224 flights arrived within 15 minutes of schedule and 1.8% were cancelled. Flights leaving around 7am were the most punctual (88%), those around 4pm the least (48%). Most delay time was caused by air traffic control and airport congestion (38%).
| Airline | Flights | On time | Average delay | Cancelled |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| United Airlines | 2,537 | 74% | 22 min | 0.9% |
| American Airlines | 2,163 | 71% | 24 min | 2.1% |
| Southwest Airlines | 671 | 68% | 21 min | 1.3% |
| Spirit Airlines | 462 | 59% | 31 min | 5% |
| Frontier Airlines | 391 | 69% | 29 min | 2.6% |
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 | 333 | 87% | |
| 7am to 8am | 566 | 88% | |
| 8am to 9am | 353 | 87% | |
| 9am to 10am | 537 | 83% | |
| 10am to 11am | 474 | 86% | |
| 11am to 12pm | 229 | 84% | |
| 12pm to 1pm | 448 | 75% | |
| 1pm to 2pm | 139 | 70% | |
| 2pm to 3pm | 656 | 72% | |
| 3pm to 4pm | 320 | 55% | |
| 4pm to 5pm | 634 | 48% | |
| 5pm to 6pm | 295 | 49% | |
| 6pm to 7pm | 435 | 56% | |
| 7pm to 8pm | 497 | 62% | |
| 9pm to 10pm | 179 | 58% |
Flights by month
| Month | Flights | Flights, relative | Passengers |
|---|---|---|---|
| August 2025 | 482 | 78,647 | |
| September 2025 | 455 | 68,778 | |
| October 2025 | 528 | 82,366 | |
| November 2025 | 490 | 74,137 | |
| December 2025 | 551 | 74,516 | |
| January 2026 | 523 | 83,537 | |
| February 2026 | 552 | 87,257 | |
| March 2026 | 644 | 101,822 | |
| April 2026 | 559 | 88,846 | |
| May 2026 | 499 | 80,202 | |
| June 2026 | 422 | 71,814 | |
| July 2026 | 429 | 69,125 |
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Source: US Department of Transportation, T-100 Segment data, August 2025 to July 2026.