Hartford (BDL) to Orlando (MCO): On-Time Performance
Data through July 2026
Hartford (BDL) to Orlando (MCO) effectively runs on two schedules. In September 2024, 95% of arrivals were on time; in December 2025 that fell to 59% — a 37-point seasonal swing. Across the full period the route averages 76% on-time against a national 78%. Morning departures also hold up better than evening ones (86% vs 64%), which matters most in the rough months.
- On-time
- 76%
- arrived <15 min late
- Avg delay
- 18 min
- completed flights
- Cancelled
- 1.6%
- Flights/day
- 5.2
- last 12 months
- Duration
- 3h 2m
- scheduled
- Distance
- 1,050 mi
Best airline from BDL to MCO
4 airlines flew this route regularly between 2024-07 and 2026-07.
| Airline | On-time | Avg delay | Cancelled | Flights |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Spirit Airlinesmost reliable | 86% | 10 min | 1.3% | 78 |
| Southwest Airlines | 80% | 13 min | 0.9% | 1,346 |
| Frontier Airlines | 74% | 23 min | 2.2% | 538 |
| JetBlue Airways | 74% | 20 min | 1.9% | 2,015 |
Monthly on-time trend
Best time to fly from BDL to MCO
Aim for departures around 5 a.m. (96% on-time); avoid 7 p.m. departures (58%).
By day of week
| Day | On-time | Avg delay |
|---|---|---|
| Monday | 77% | 20 min |
| Tuesday | 80% | 12 min |
| Wednesdaybest | 82% | 12 min |
| Thursday | 77% | 15 min |
| Friday | 77% | 14 min |
| Saturday | 75% | 19 min |
| Sunday | 68% | 27 min |
What causes delays on this route
Share of total delay minutes by cause, as reported by carriers to the US DOT.
- Late-arriving aircraft48%
- Airline operations19%
- National airspace system31%
- Weather1%
Frequently asked questions
- How often are flights from BDL to MCO delayed?
- 24% of BDL–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 BDL to MCO?
- Spirit Airlines has the best on-time record on this route at 86%, based on 78 flights. 4 airlines flew BDL–MCO frequently enough to compare in this period.
- What is the best time of day to fly from BDL to MCO?
- Departures around 5 a.m. have the best record (96% on-time), while departures around 7 p.m. have the worst (58%). As on most US routes, delays accumulate through the day, so earlier flights are generally safer.
- How long is the flight from BDL to MCO?
- The scheduled BDL–MCO flight time averages 3h 2m over 1,050 miles. Actual arrival times vary — flights on this route land 15+ minutes late 24% of the time.
- How often are BDL 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 BDL to MCO?
- December 2025 was the roughest month in this dataset, with only 59% of arrivals on time. The best was September 2024 at 95%. If your dates are flexible, that 37-point gap is worth planning around.
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Based on 3,977 flights, 2024-07–2026-07. Source: US DOT Bureau of Transportation Statistics. Updated 2026-09-28.