Boston (BOS) to Orlando (MCO): On-Time Performance
Data through July 2026
The calendar drives reliability on BOS–MCO. November 2024 flights landed on schedule 87% of the time, but August 2024 dropped to 57% — a gap of 30 points. Across the full period the route averages 71% on-time against a national 78%. Morning departures also hold up better than evening ones (81% vs 63%), which matters most in the rough months.
- On-time
- 71%
- arrived <15 min late
- Avg delay
- 22 min
- completed flights
- Cancelled
- 2.4%
- Flights/day
- 13
- last 12 months
- Duration
- 3h 21m
- scheduled
- Distance
- 1,121 mi
Best airline from BOS to MCO
5 airlines flew this route regularly between 2024-07 and 2026-07.
| Airline | On-time | Avg delay | Cancelled | Flights |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| American Airlinesmost reliable | 80% | 26 min | 3.1% | 254 |
| Delta Air Lines | 75% | 19 min | 1.7% | 2,587 |
| Frontier Airlines | 75% | 20 min | 2.2% | 465 |
| Spirit Airlines | 71% | 23 min | 3.3% | 1,413 |
| JetBlue Airways | 69% | 24 min | 2.5% | 5,158 |
Monthly on-time trend
Best time to fly from BOS to MCO
Aim for departures around 5 a.m. (92% on-time); avoid 4 p.m. departures (48%).
By day of week
| Day | On-time | Avg delay |
|---|---|---|
| Monday | 68% | 26 min |
| Tuesday | 76% | 18 min |
| Wednesdaybest | 79% | 15 min |
| Thursday | 71% | 23 min |
| Friday | 73% | 20 min |
| Saturday | 71% | 22 min |
| Sunday | 63% | 31 min |
What causes delays on this route
Share of total delay minutes by cause, as reported by carriers to the US DOT.
- Late-arriving aircraft38%
- Airline operations30%
- National airspace system30%
- Weather3%
Frequently asked questions
- How often are flights from BOS to MCO delayed?
- 29% of BOS–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 22 minutes.
- Which airline is most reliable from BOS to MCO?
- American Airlines has the best on-time record on this route at 80%, based on 254 flights. 5 airlines flew BOS–MCO frequently enough to compare in this period.
- What is the best time of day to fly from BOS to MCO?
- Departures around 5 a.m. have the best record (92% on-time), while departures around 4 p.m. have the worst (48%). As on most US routes, delays accumulate through the day, so earlier flights are generally safer.
- How long is the flight from BOS to MCO?
- The scheduled BOS–MCO flight time averages 3h 21m over 1,121 miles. Actual arrival times vary — flights on this route land 15+ minutes late 29% of the time.
- How often are BOS to MCO flights cancelled?
- 2.4% of scheduled flights on this route were cancelled between 2024-07 and 2026-07, slightly above the national rate of 1.6%.
- What is the worst month to fly from BOS to MCO?
- August 2024 was the roughest month in this dataset, with only 57% of arrivals on time. The best was November 2024 at 87%. If your dates are flexible, that 30-point gap is worth planning around.
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Based on 9,884 flights, 2024-07–2026-07. Source: US DOT Bureau of Transportation Statistics. Updated 2026-09-28.