MCO is always easy if you make a reservation to go through security. I am usually through quicker than my spouse who has TSA pre-check.
Last updated: Mar 24, 2026 09:14 AM ET — 4 reports across 2 days
The most recent reports from Monday, March 23 indicate very favorable conditions at MCO. One traveler reported an unusually short TSA line (Mon Mar 23, 1:49 PM), while another noted that even without TSA PreCheck, security moved quickly when using a reservation system (Mon Mar 23, 3:37 PM).
Over the preceding weekend, wait times were noticeably longer. On Sunday, March 22, the airport experienced heavier traffic due to Spring Break travelers. General security lines were building early in the morning, with one traveler reporting "going up" at 5 AM (Sun Mar 22, 9:36 AM), while PreCheck remained relatively fast at around 10 minutes (Sun Mar 22, 9:36 AM). By evening, waits had grown to approximately 30 minutes for general security (Sun Mar 22, 8:42 PM).
Early morning departures appear to offer the shortest waits at MCO. If you're traveling soon, aim to arrive at least 90 minutes before your domestic flight. Consider enrolling in TSA PreCheck or using a trusted traveler program—it made a measurable difference during busier periods. If your schedule allows, traveling early in the morning (before 9 AM) should help you avoid the afternoon buildup.