Chicago (ORD) to Orlando (MCO) flights
United Airlines, American Airlines, Frontier Airlines fly nonstop from Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Orlando International Airport, with about 96 flights a week in July 2026. The 1,005-mile flight takes about 2h 44m gate to gate.
- Distance
- 1,005 mi ยท 1,617 km
- Flight time
- 2h 44m
- Airlines
- 3
- Seats filled
- 83%
Airlines flying ORD to MCO
| Airline | Flights a week | Aircraft | Passengers (12 months) | Flight time |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| United Airlines | 47 | Airbus A321, Boeing 737-900ER, Boeing 757-300 | 415,505 | 2h 48m |
| American Airlines | 41 | Boeing 737-800, Airbus A321, Boeing 737 MAX 8 | 302,266 | 2h 42m |
| Frontier Airlines | 9 | Airbus A321, Airbus A320neo, Airbus A320-100/200 | 72,081 | 2h 50m |
| Southwest AirlinesSeasonal or ended | n/a | Boeing 737-700 / MAX 7, Boeing 737 MAX 8, Boeing 737-800 | 84,221 | 2h 40m |
| Spirit AirlinesCeased operations 2026-05-02 | n/a | Airbus A321, Airbus A320-100/200, Airbus A320neo | 89,396 | 2h 37m |
Airlines are the operating carrier: regional airlines such as SkyWest or Horizon often fly under a larger airline's brand.
ORD to MCO flight schedule
23 flight numbers flew this route in August 2026, 14 of them almost daily. The first usually leaves at 6:00am and the last at 9:10pm. 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) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| UA 284United Airlines | 6:00am | 9:40am | 10 | 94% |
| AA 1564American Airlines | 6:53am | 10:37am | 27 | 93% |
| AA 2067American Airlines | 6:59am | 10:47am | 4 | 93% |
| UA 2280United Airlines | 7:15am | 11:12am | 31 | 88% |
| UA 1643United Airlines | 9:02am | 12:59pm | 31 | 85% |
| F9 2792Frontier Airlines | 10:16am | 2:23pm | 9 | 76% |
| AA 2066American Airlines | 10:30am | 2:20pm | 4 | 68% |
| AA 3293American Airlines | 10:30am | 2:18pm | 27 | 58% |
| UA 2008United Airlines | 11:01am | 2:58pm | 31 | 75% |
| AA 2089American Airlines | 12:01pm | 3:51pm | 4 | 49% |
| UA 1811United Airlines | 12:45pm | 4:43pm | 9 | 77% |
| UA 2620United Airlines | 12:45pm | 4:34pm | 21 | 62% |
| AA 3079American Airlines | 1:24pm | 5:09pm | 27 | 56% |
| UA 609United Airlines | 2:00pm | 5:57pm | 10 | 74% |
| AA 2064American Airlines | 3:08pm | 7:03pm | 4 | 53% |
| AA 1247American Airlines | 3:10pm | 7:02pm | 27 | 54% |
| UA 2418United Airlines | 3:35pm | 7:32pm | 21 | 65% |
| F9 3044Frontier Airlines | 5:13pm | 9:25pm | 27 | 71% |
| UA 1382United Airlines | 6:03pm | 9:59pm | 31 | 60% |
| AA 486American Airlines | 6:45pm | 10:37pm | 31 | 48% |
| AA 3176American Airlines | 7:45pm | 11:37pm | 31 | 55% |
| UA 2801United Airlines | 7:45pm | 11:42pm | 21 | 67% |
| F9 1350Frontier Airlines | 9:10pm | 1:18am | 4 | n/a |
Is ORD to MCO on time?
From September 2025 to August 2026, 73% of 6,220 flights arrived within 15 minutes of schedule and 1.6% were cancelled. Flights leaving around 6am were the most punctual (87%), those around 6pm the least (55%). Most delay time was caused by late-arriving aircraft (47%).
| Airline | Flights | On time | Average delay | Cancelled |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| United Airlines | 2,537 | 79% | 16 min | 0.7% |
| American Airlines | 2,161 | 66% | 27 min | 2.2% |
| Southwest Airlines | 672 | 72% | 20 min | 1.3% |
| Spirit Airlines | 460 | 72% | 23 min | 3.7% |
| Frontier Airlines | 390 | 73% | 29 min | 2.3% |
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 | 804 | 87% | |
| 7am to 8am | 441 | 86% | |
| 8am to 9am | 198 | 84% | |
| 9am to 10am | 470 | 79% | |
| 10am to 11am | 464 | 68% | |
| 11am to 12pm | 356 | 77% | |
| 12pm to 1pm | 511 | 66% | |
| 1pm to 2pm | 302 | 67% | |
| 2pm to 3pm | 578 | 72% | |
| 3pm to 4pm | 359 | 71% | |
| 4pm to 5pm | 263 | 62% | |
| 5pm to 6pm | 571 | 71% | |
| 6pm to 7pm | 320 | 55% | |
| 7pm to 8pm | 426 | 59% |
Flights by month
| Month | Flights | Flights, relative | Passengers |
|---|---|---|---|
| August 2025 | 479 | 72,960 | |
| September 2025 | 453 | 68,671 | |
| October 2025 | 529 | 85,815 | |
| November 2025 | 489 | 75,283 | |
| December 2025 | 549 | 87,284 | |
| January 2026 | 529 | 76,793 | |
| February 2026 | 548 | 87,633 | |
| March 2026 | 654 | 106,668 | |
| April 2026 | 572 | 82,693 | |
| May 2026 | 500 | 77,560 | |
| June 2026 | 420 | 72,822 | |
| July 2026 | 427 | 69,465 |
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Source: US Department of Transportation, T-100 Segment data, August 2025 to July 2026.