Melbourne Orlando International Airport (MLB): Delays & On-Time Performance
Data through May 2026
Melbourne Orlando International Airport (MLB) is a tale of two seasons: departures ran 93% on-time in October 2024 but sank to 73% in February 2025. Across the year it averages 83% against a national 78%, over roughly 8 departures a day to 5 destinations.
- Departures on-time
- 83%
- left <15 min late
- Avg dep delay
- 15 min
- Arrivals on-time
- 82%
- 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% | 13 min |
| Wednesdaybest | 85% | 13 min |
| Thursday | 84% | 15 min |
| Friday | 84% | 12 min |
| Saturday | 84% | 14 min |
| Sunday | 81% | 18 min |
Busiest routes from MLB
| Route | Flights/12mo | On-time | Avg delay |
|---|---|---|---|
| MLB → ATL (Atlanta) | 1,447 | 86% | 12 min |
| MLB → CLT (Charlotte) | 1,131 | 81% | 18 min |
| MLB → CVG (Cincinnati) | 106 | 78% | 21 min |
| MLB → ABE (Allentown/Bethlehem/Easton) | 104 | 83% | 12 min |
Where flights into MLB come from
| Route | Flights/12mo | On-time | Avg delay |
|---|---|---|---|
| ATL (Atlanta) → MLB | 1,447 | 82% | 12 min |
| CLT (Charlotte) → MLB | 1,131 | 80% | 16 min |
| CVG (Cincinnati) → MLB | 106 | 78% | 24 min |
| ABE (Allentown/Bethlehem/Easton) → MLB | 104 | 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 aircraft49%
- Airline operations29%
- National airspace system13%
- Weather8%
Alternative airports near Melbourne
Other airports within 120 miles, compared on departure reliability.
| Airport | Distance | On-time departures | Avg delay |
|---|---|---|---|
| MCO — Orlando International Airport | 47 mi | 75% | 19 min |
| SFB — Orlando Sanford International Airport | 59 mi | 73% | 22 min |
| DAB — Daytona Beach International Airport | 79 mi | 83% | 16 min |
| PBI — Palm Beach International Airport | 104 mi | 75% | 22 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 | 85% | 12 min | 2,825 |
| PSA Airlines | 82% | 18 min | 2,383 |
| Allegiant Air | 81% | 15 min | 575 |
Frequently asked questions
- How often are flights delayed at MLB?
- 17% of departures from Melbourne Orlando International Airport left 15+ minutes late between 2024-06 and 2026-05, with an average departure delay of 15 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 72% around 7 p.m.. Booking before noon is the usual rule of thumb here.
- What is the worst month for delays at MLB?
- In this dataset, February 2025 was the weakest month at MLB, with 73% 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%.
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Based on 5,783 flights, 2024-06–2026-05. Source: US DOT Bureau of Transportation Statistics. Updated 2026-07-01.