Melbourne Orlando International Airport (MLB): Delays & On-Time Performance
Data through July 2026
Melbourne Orlando International Airport (MLB) is a tale of two seasons: departures ran 93% on-time in October 2024 but sank to 65% in July 2026. Across the year it averages 82% against a national 78%, over roughly 8 departures a day to 5 destinations.
- Departures on-time
- 82%
- left <15 min late
- Avg dep delay
- 16 min
- Arrivals on-time
- 81%
- Cancelled
- 2.2%
- Destinations
- 5
- nonstop
- Airlines
- 3
Plan your departure from MLB
The choices most likely to improve your odds, based on this airport’s historical record.
- Best departure time
- Around 7 a.m.
- 96% on-time
- Best day to fly
- Wednesday
- 85% on-time
- Cancellation risk
- 2.2%
- above the US average
Monthly on-time trend
Best time of day to depart from MLB
By day of week
| Day | On-time | Avg delay |
|---|---|---|
| Monday | 82% | 19 min |
| Tuesday | 84% | 14 min |
| Wednesdaybest | 85% | 13 min |
| Thursday | 83% | 17 min |
| Friday | 82% | 15 min |
| Saturday | 83% | 16 min |
| Sunday | 80% | 19 min |
Busiest routes from MLB
| Route | Flights/12mo | On-time | Avg delay |
|---|---|---|---|
| MLB → ATL (Atlanta) | 1,449 | 86% | 13 min |
| MLB → CLT (Charlotte) | 1,131 | 80% | 21 min |
| MLB → CVG (Cincinnati) | 107 | 78% | 20 min |
| MLB → ABE (Allentown/Bethlehem/Easton) | 105 | 84% | 13 min |
Where flights into MLB come from
| Route | Flights/12mo | On-time | Avg delay |
|---|---|---|---|
| ATL (Atlanta) → MLB | 1,449 | 82% | 12 min |
| CLT (Charlotte) → MLB | 1,131 | 78% | 16 min |
| CVG (Cincinnati) → MLB | 107 | 79% | 22 min |
| ABE (Allentown/Bethlehem/Easton) → MLB | 105 | 92% | 7 min |
What causes delays at MLB
Share of total delay minutes by cause, as reported by carriers to the US DOT, weighted across routes departing MLB.
- Late-arriving aircraft47%
- Airline operations30%
- National airspace system13%
- Weather10%
Alternative airports near Melbourne
Other airports within 120 miles, compared on departure reliability.
| Airport | Distance | On-time departures | Avg delay |
|---|---|---|---|
| VRB — Vero Beach Regional Airport | 34 mi | 71% | 22 min |
| MCO — Orlando International Airport | 47 mi | 75% | 19 min |
| SFB — Orlando Sanford International Airport | 59 mi | 72% | 23 min |
| DAB — Daytona Beach International Airport | 79 mi | 82% | 17 min |
| TPA — Tampa International Airport | 116 mi | 78% | 17 min |
Compare the airport-level record first, then check the exact route you plan to book.
Airline performance at MLB
| Airline | On-time departures | Avg delay | Flights |
|---|---|---|---|
| Delta Air Lines | 84% | 13 min | 2,948 |
| PSA Airlines | 81% | 20 min | 2,474 |
| Allegiant Air | 81% | 15 min | 612 |
Frequently asked questions
- How often are flights delayed at MLB?
- 18% of departures from Melbourne Orlando International Airport left 15+ minutes late between 2024-07 and 2026-07, with an average departure delay of 16 minutes. The national on-time average over the same period was 78%.
- What is the best time of day to depart from MLB?
- Flights scheduled around 7 a.m. depart on time 96% of the time at MLB, versus 71% around 5 p.m.. Booking before noon is the usual rule of thumb here.
- What is the worst month for delays at MLB?
- In this dataset, July 2026 was the weakest month at MLB, with 65% of departures on time.
- How often are flights cancelled at MLB?
- 2.2% of scheduled departures from MLB were cancelled in this period, compared with a national rate of 1.6%.
Popular route pages from this airport
Related guides
Based on 6,034 flights, 2024-07–2026-07. Source: US DOT Bureau of Transportation Statistics. Updated 2026-09-28.