Atlanta (ATL) to Orlando (MCO): On-Time Performance
Data through July 2026
When you fly ATL to MCO matters as much as anything else about the booking: the route swung from 86% on-time in November 2024 to just 52% in June 2025. Across the full period the route averages 70% on-time against a national 78%. Morning departures also hold up better than evening ones (82% vs 59%), which matters most in the rough months.
- On-time
- 70%
- arrived <15 min late
- Avg delay
- 23 min
- completed flights
- Cancelled
- 1.6%
- Flights/day
- 22
- last 12 months
- Duration
- 1h 32m
- scheduled
- Distance
- 404 mi
Best airline from ATL to MCO
4 airlines flew this route regularly between 2024-07 and 2026-07.
| Airline | On-time | Avg delay | Cancelled | Flights |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Southwest Airlinesmost reliable | 77% | 15 min | 1.4% | 2,644 |
| Spirit Airlines | 72% | 27 min | 3.0% | 979 |
| Delta Air Lines | 69% | 22 min | 1.3% | 11,393 |
| Frontier Airlines | 66% | 39 min | 2.9% | 2,409 |
Monthly on-time trend
Best time to fly from ATL to MCO
Aim for departures around 7 a.m. (88% on-time); avoid 8 p.m. departures (56%).
By day of week
| Day | On-time | Avg delay |
|---|---|---|
| Monday | 67% | 29 min |
| Tuesday | 77% | 19 min |
| Wednesdaybest | 78% | 14 min |
| Thursday | 71% | 21 min |
| Friday | 69% | 25 min |
| Saturday | 68% | 23 min |
| Sunday | 62% | 32 min |
What causes delays on this route
Share of total delay minutes by cause, as reported by carriers to the US DOT.
- Late-arriving aircraft31%
- Airline operations39%
- National airspace system26%
- Weather4%
Frequently asked questions
- How often are flights from ATL to MCO delayed?
- 30% of ATL–MCO flights arrived 15 or more minutes late (the US DOT definition of a delay) between 2024-07 and 2026-07. The average arrival delay across completed flights was 23 minutes.
- Which airline is most reliable from ATL to MCO?
- Southwest Airlines has the best on-time record on this route at 77%, based on 2,644 flights. 4 airlines flew ATL–MCO frequently enough to compare in this period.
- What is the best time of day to fly from ATL to MCO?
- Departures around 7 a.m. have the best record (88% on-time), while departures around 8 p.m. have the worst (56%). As on most US routes, delays accumulate through the day, so earlier flights are generally safer.
- How long is the flight from ATL to MCO?
- The scheduled ATL–MCO flight time averages 1h 32m over 404 miles. Actual arrival times vary — flights on this route land 15+ minutes late 30% of the time.
- How often are ATL to MCO flights cancelled?
- 1.6% of scheduled flights on this route were cancelled between 2024-07 and 2026-07, at or below the national rate of 1.6%.
- What is the worst month to fly from ATL to MCO?
- June 2025 was the roughest month in this dataset, with only 52% of arrivals on time. The best was November 2024 at 86%. If your dates are flexible, that 34-point gap is worth planning around.
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Based on 17,425 flights, 2024-07–2026-07. Source: US DOT Bureau of Transportation Statistics. Updated 2026-09-28.