Atlanta (ATL) to Orlando (MCO): On-Time Performance
Data through May 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 60%), which matters most in the rough months.
- On-time
- 70%
- arrived <15 min late
- Avg delay
- 22 min
- completed flights
- Cancelled
- 1.6%
- Flights/day
- 23
- last 12 months
- Duration
- 1h 32m
- scheduled
- Distance
- 404 mi
Best airline from ATL to MCO
4 airlines flew this route regularly between 2024-06 and 2026-05.
| Airline | On-time | Avg delay | Cancelled | Flights |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Southwest Airlinesmost reliable | 78% | 14 min | 1.4% | 2,602 |
| Spirit Airlines | 71% | 28 min | 3.0% | 1,039 |
| Delta Air Lines | 69% | 21 min | 1.3% | 10,904 |
| Frontier Airlines | 67% | 36 min | 2.9% | 2,252 |
Monthly on-time trend
Best time to fly from ATL to MCO
Aim for departures around 7 a.m. (88% on-time); avoid 7 p.m. departures (57%).
By day of week
| Day | On-time | Avg delay |
|---|---|---|
| Monday | 68% | 27 min |
| Tuesday | 77% | 18 min |
| Wednesdaybest | 78% | 14 min |
| Thursday | 71% | 20 min |
| Friday | 70% | 23 min |
| Saturday | 68% | 22 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 aircraft30%
- Airline operations40%
- National airspace system27%
- 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 2024-06 and 2026-05. The average arrival delay across completed flights was 22 minutes.
- Which airline is most reliable from ATL to MCO?
- Southwest Airlines has the best on-time record on this route at 78%, based on 2,602 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 7 p.m. have the worst (57%). 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 2024-06 and 2026-05, 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 16,797 flights, 2024-06–2026-05. Source: US DOT Bureau of Transportation Statistics. Updated 2026-07-01.