Austin (AUS) to Orlando (MCO): On-Time Performance
Data through May 2026
The calendar drives reliability on AUS–MCO. January 2025 flights landed on schedule 89% of the time, but March 2026 dropped to 63% — a gap of 26 points. Across the full period the route averages 76% on-time against a national 78%. Morning departures also hold up better than evening ones (89% vs 64%), which matters most in the rough months.
- On-time
- 76%
- arrived <15 min late
- Avg delay
- 17 min
- completed flights
- Cancelled
- 1.4%
- Flights/day
- 7.5
- last 12 months
- Duration
- 2h 33m
- scheduled
- Distance
- 994 mi
Best airline from AUS to MCO
5 airlines flew this route regularly between 2024-06 and 2026-05.
| Airline | On-time | Avg delay | Cancelled | Flights |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| American Airlinesmost reliable | 94% | 4 min | 1.6% | 128 |
| Delta Air Lines | 84% | 13 min | 1.5% | 890 |
| Southwest Airlines | 74% | 16 min | 1.0% | 3,626 |
| Frontier Airlines | 72% | 28 min | 2.5% | 203 |
| Spirit Airlines | 71% | 27 min | 3.8% | 451 |
Monthly on-time trend
Best time to fly from AUS to MCO
Aim for departures around 5 a.m. (93% on-time); avoid 4 p.m. departures (56%).
By day of week
| Day | On-time | Avg delay |
|---|---|---|
| Monday | 76% | 18 min |
| Tuesdaybest | 83% | 12 min |
| Wednesday | 80% | 13 min |
| Thursday | 73% | 19 min |
| Friday | 75% | 17 min |
| Saturday | 76% | 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%
- Security1%
Frequently asked questions
- How often are flights from AUS to MCO delayed?
- 24% of AUS–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 17 minutes.
- Which airline is most reliable from AUS to MCO?
- American Airlines has the best on-time record on this route at 94%, based on 128 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 4 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 AUS to MCO?
- The scheduled AUS–MCO flight time averages 2h 33m over 994 miles. Actual arrival times vary — flights on this route land 15+ minutes late 24% of the time.
- How often are AUS to MCO flights cancelled?
- 1.4% 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 AUS to MCO?
- March 2026 was the roughest month in this dataset, with only 63% of arrivals on time. The best was January 2025 at 89%. If your dates are flexible, that 26-point gap is worth planning around.
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Based on 5,298 flights, 2024-06–2026-05. Source: US DOT Bureau of Transportation Statistics. Updated 2026-07-01.