MCO → PHXOrlando to Phoenix

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Direct flights from Orlando (MCO) to Phoenix (PHX): 14 nonstop departures observed each week across 2 airlines. 100% of the last 5 operated flights arrived within 15 minutes of schedule. The median arrival is 34 minutes early. No cancellations were recorded across the 5 tracked flights. The nonstop covers 2,970 km, an estimated 4 hours 18 minutes in the air. Measured by Pro Flight Search from live flight boards at Orlando and Phoenix. Updated 11 September 2026 at 06:08 UTC.

MCO Orlando busy · +29
PHX Phoenix smooth · +0
2,970 km · ~4h 18m est.
dep bank 07:35–16:5514x weekly
Runs reliable · 2 airlines · 14x weekly · nonstop
100% on time

of the last 5 operated MCO → PHX flights arrived within 15 minutes

Median arrival delay is −34 min. 0 of 5 tracked legs cancelled in the sample. Will a delayed flight be cancelled? →

Median arrival−34 minacross the last 5 operated legs
Flight time~4h 18mestimated from route distance
Weekly departures14x2 direct airlines on the leg

The week

scheduled departures · origin local time
06121824
Mon
Tue
Wed
Thu
Fri
Sat
Sun
American AirlinesSouthwest Airlines

Each mark is a scheduled departure at its origin-local time, observed operating in the last 7 days. Today is highlighted.

Who flies it

observed on the boards · 7 days
American AirlinesAA

Flights AA1605 07:35 daily

Southwest AirlinesWN

Flights WN3480 10:20 Tu We · WN2167 11:05 Sa · WN3903 12:35 Tu We · WN1780 13:20 Sa

History

operated legs · board outcomes
09-10AA1605dep −10 → arr−43
09-10WN2629dep +14 → arr−7
09-09AA1605dep +1 → arr−42
09-09WN2629dep +5 → arr−29
09-09WN3480dep +2 → arr−34

Actual board outcomes rather than schedules, paired departure and arrival per flight and day.

Full board history, day by day →

Airports right now

live boards
MCOOrlando +29 min busy 🌤 mostly cloudy · N 0 kt Full MCO delay board →
PHXPhoenix +0 min smooth 🌤 clear · SW 3 kt Full PHX delay board →

Weather lens

Current conditions put the pressure at MCO and PHX: 39% odds of a 15+ minute delay and around +4 min expected when it bites, measured from this route's own weather-matched delay history. See live delays → · Weather risk by airport →

How the Orlando to Phoenix route actually runs

Pro Flight Search records official board updates for nonstop MCO to PHX flights through the day: schedules, estimates, gate pushes and actual departures. The verdict above comes from operated flights, so it reflects what this route does rather than what the timetable promises.

Planning around a delay? Live airport delays · Weather delay risk map · Will a delayed flight be cancelled? · Do planes make up time in the air? · How we measure

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MCO to PHX questions

Is MCO–PHX running on time right now?

Mostly on schedule. The departure side at MCO is the weaker end, route health score 81/100. The airports section above carries the live status and delay window at both ends.

Morning or evening flight on MCO–PHX?

Operators schedule morning departures around 07:35 from MCO. Earlier flights typically land before destination-airport delays accumulate later in the day; check the PHX delay card to confirm conditions when you'd arrive.

How long is the flight from MCO to PHX?

Great-circle distance is 2,970 km. With typical jet cruise speed plus taxi, climb and descent, expect roughly 240–285 min gate-to-gate on this route.

How often does MCO–PHX fly?

2 carriers operate this route, around 19 flights a week between them. Compare carrier days and times in the airline list above.