Birmingham (BHM) to Orlando (MCO): On-Time Performance
Data through July 2026
Birmingham (BHM) to Orlando (MCO) effectively runs on two schedules. In September 2025, 92% of arrivals were on time; in July 2024 that fell to 64% — a 28-point seasonal swing. Across the full period the route averages 78% on-time against a national 78%. Morning departures also hold up better than evening ones (91% vs 60%), which matters most in the rough months.
- On-time
- 78%
- arrived <15 min late
- Avg delay
- 15 min
- completed flights
- Cancelled
- 0.7%
- Flights/day
- 2.3
- last 12 months
- Duration
- 1h 38m
- scheduled
- Distance
- 479 mi
Monthly on-time trend
Best time to fly from BHM to MCO
Aim for departures around 5 a.m. (95% on-time); avoid 6 p.m. departures (54%).
By day of week
| Day | On-time | Avg delay |
|---|---|---|
| Monday | 80% | 15 min |
| Tuesdaybest | 86% | 11 min |
| Wednesday | 83% | 11 min |
| Thursday | 74% | 15 min |
| Friday | 80% | 19 min |
| Saturday | 75% | 15 min |
| Sunday | 72% | 17 min |
What causes delays on this route
Share of total delay minutes by cause, as reported by carriers to the US DOT.
- Late-arriving aircraft52%
- Airline operations19%
- National airspace system27%
- Weather2%
Frequently asked questions
- How often are flights from BHM to MCO delayed?
- 22% of BHM–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 15 minutes.
- What is the best time of day to fly from BHM to MCO?
- Departures around 5 a.m. have the best record (95% on-time), while departures around 6 p.m. have the worst (54%). As on most US routes, delays accumulate through the day, so earlier flights are generally safer.
- How long is the flight from BHM to MCO?
- The scheduled BHM–MCO flight time averages 1h 38m over 479 miles. Actual arrival times vary — flights on this route land 15+ minutes late 22% of the time.
- How often are BHM to MCO flights cancelled?
- 0.7% 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 BHM to MCO?
- July 2024 was the roughest month in this dataset, with only 64% of arrivals on time. The best was September 2025 at 92%. If your dates are flexible, that 28-point gap is worth planning around.
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Based on 1,643 flights, 2024-07–2026-07. Source: US DOT Bureau of Transportation Statistics. Updated 2026-09-28.