Austin (AUS) to Orlando (MCO): On-Time Performance
Data through July 2026
The calendar drives reliability on AUS–MCO. January 2025 flights landed on schedule 89% of the time, but July 2026 dropped to 60% — a gap of 29 points. Across the full period the route averages 75% on-time against a national 78%. Morning departures also hold up better than evening ones (89% vs 61%), which matters most in the rough months.
- On-time
- 75%
- arrived <15 min late
- Avg delay
- 18 min
- completed flights
- Cancelled
- 1.4%
- Flights/day
- 7.8
- last 12 months
- Duration
- 2h 34m
- scheduled
- Distance
- 994 mi
Best airline from AUS to MCO
5 airlines flew this route regularly between 2024-07 and 2026-07.
| Airline | On-time | Avg delay | Cancelled | Flights |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| American Airlinesmost reliable | 95% | 3 min | 2.0% | 98 |
| Delta Air Lines | 82% | 13 min | 1.3% | 973 |
| Frontier Airlines | 74% | 25 min | 2.1% | 240 |
| Southwest Airlines | 73% | 17 min | 1.1% | 3,877 |
| Spirit Airlines | 71% | 27 min | 3.9% | 432 |
Monthly on-time trend
Best time to fly from AUS to MCO
Aim for departures around 5 a.m. (93% on-time); avoid 5 p.m. departures (53%).
By day of week
| Day | On-time | Avg delay |
|---|---|---|
| Monday | 74% | 19 min |
| Tuesdaybest | 80% | 14 min |
| Wednesday | 79% | 13 min |
| Thursday | 72% | 18 min |
| Friday | 73% | 18 min |
| Saturday | 75% | 14 min |
| Sunday | 70% | 25 min |
What causes delays on this route
Share of total delay minutes by cause, as reported by carriers to the US DOT.
- Late-arriving aircraft42%
- Airline operations29%
- National airspace system27%
- Weather3%
Frequently asked questions
- How often are flights from AUS to MCO delayed?
- 25% of AUS–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 18 minutes.
- Which airline is most reliable from AUS to MCO?
- American Airlines has the best on-time record on this route at 95%, based on 98 flights. 5 airlines flew AUS–MCO frequently enough to compare in this period.
- What is the best time of day to fly from AUS to MCO?
- Departures around 5 a.m. have the best record (93% on-time), while departures around 5 p.m. have the worst (53%). As on most US routes, delays accumulate through the day, so earlier flights are generally safer.
- How long is the flight from AUS to MCO?
- The scheduled AUS–MCO flight time averages 2h 34m over 994 miles. Actual arrival times vary — flights on this route land 15+ minutes late 25% of the time.
- How often are AUS to MCO flights cancelled?
- 1.4% 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 AUS to MCO?
- July 2026 was the roughest month in this dataset, with only 60% of arrivals on time. The best was January 2025 at 89%. If your dates are flexible, that 29-point gap is worth planning around.
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Based on 5,620 flights, 2024-07–2026-07. Source: US DOT Bureau of Transportation Statistics. Updated 2026-09-28.