Buffalo (BUF) to Orlando (MCO): On-Time Performance
Data through July 2026
Buffalo (BUF) to Orlando (MCO) effectively runs on two schedules. In April 2025, 94% of arrivals were on time; in December 2025 that fell to 60% — a 34-point seasonal swing. Across the full period the route averages 79% on-time against a national 78%. Morning departures also hold up better than evening ones (88% vs 68%), which matters most in the rough months.
- On-time
- 79%
- arrived <15 min late
- Avg delay
- 15 min
- completed flights
- Cancelled
- 1.1%
- Flights/day
- 4.9
- last 12 months
- Duration
- 2h 46m
- scheduled
- Distance
- 1,011 mi
Best airline from BUF to MCO
3 airlines flew this route regularly between 2024-07 and 2026-07.
| Airline | On-time | Avg delay | Cancelled | Flights |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| JetBlue Airwaysmost reliable | 80% | 16 min | 1.5% | 1,110 |
| Southwest Airlines | 79% | 13 min | 0.7% | 1,917 |
| Frontier Airlines | 77% | 19 min | 1.5% | 712 |
Monthly on-time trend
Best time to fly from BUF to MCO
Aim for departures around 5 a.m. (96% on-time); avoid 2 p.m. departures (61%).
By day of week
| Day | On-time | Avg delay |
|---|---|---|
| Monday | 80% | 14 min |
| Tuesdaybest | 84% | 11 min |
| Wednesday | 83% | 11 min |
| Thursday | 80% | 14 min |
| Friday | 80% | 17 min |
| Saturday | 78% | 13 min |
| Sunday | 72% | 23 min |
What causes delays on this route
Share of total delay minutes by cause, as reported by carriers to the US DOT.
- Late-arriving aircraft50%
- Airline operations25%
- National airspace system24%
- Weather1%
Frequently asked questions
- How often are flights from BUF to MCO delayed?
- 21% of BUF–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.
- Which airline is most reliable from BUF to MCO?
- JetBlue Airways has the best on-time record on this route at 80%, based on 1,110 flights. 3 airlines flew BUF–MCO frequently enough to compare in this period.
- What is the best time of day to fly from BUF to MCO?
- Departures around 5 a.m. have the best record (96% on-time), while departures around 2 p.m. have the worst (61%). As on most US routes, delays accumulate through the day, so earlier flights are generally safer.
- How long is the flight from BUF to MCO?
- The scheduled BUF–MCO flight time averages 2h 46m over 1,011 miles. Actual arrival times vary — flights on this route land 15+ minutes late 21% of the time.
- How often are BUF to MCO flights cancelled?
- 1.1% 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 BUF to MCO?
- December 2025 was the roughest month in this dataset, with only 60% of arrivals on time. The best was April 2025 at 94%. If your dates are flexible, that 34-point gap is worth planning around.
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Based on 3,739 flights, 2024-07–2026-07. Source: US DOT Bureau of Transportation Statistics. Updated 2026-09-28.