Charlotte (CLT) to Orlando (MCO): On-Time Performance
Data through July 2026
Charlotte (CLT) to Orlando (MCO) effectively runs on two schedules. In January 2025, 86% of arrivals were on time; in July 2025 that fell to 49% — a 37-point seasonal swing. Across the full period the route averages 72% on-time against a national 78%. Morning departures also hold up better than evening ones (85% vs 62%), which matters most in the rough months.
- On-time
- 72%
- arrived <15 min late
- Avg delay
- 22 min
- completed flights
- Cancelled
- 2.0%
- Flights/day
- 13
- last 12 months
- Duration
- 1h 47m
- scheduled
- Distance
- 468 mi
Best airline from CLT to MCO
3 airlines flew this route regularly between 2024-07 and 2026-07.
| Airline | On-time | Avg delay | Cancelled | Flights |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Spirit Airlinesmost reliable | 73% | 20 min | 3.2% | 950 |
| American Airlines | 72% | 22 min | 1.8% | 8,067 |
| Frontier Airlines | 71% | 26 min | 2.6% | 1,251 |
Monthly on-time trend
Best time to fly from CLT to MCO
Aim for departures around 8 a.m. (89% on-time); avoid 7 p.m. departures (58%).
By day of week
| Day | On-time | Avg delay |
|---|---|---|
| Monday | 71% | 23 min |
| Tuesday | 76% | 19 min |
| Wednesdaybest | 81% | 14 min |
| Thursday | 71% | 23 min |
| Friday | 71% | 23 min |
| Saturday | 70% | 22 min |
| Sunday | 65% | 28 min |
What causes delays on this route
Share of total delay minutes by cause, as reported by carriers to the US DOT.
- Late-arriving aircraft46%
- Airline operations24%
- National airspace system23%
- Weather7%
Frequently asked questions
- How often are flights from CLT to MCO delayed?
- 28% of CLT–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 CLT to MCO?
- Spirit Airlines has the best on-time record on this route at 73%, based on 950 flights. 3 airlines flew CLT–MCO frequently enough to compare in this period.
- What is the best time of day to fly from CLT to MCO?
- Departures around 8 a.m. have the best record (89% 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 CLT to MCO?
- The scheduled CLT–MCO flight time averages 1h 47m over 468 miles. Actual arrival times vary — flights on this route land 15+ minutes late 28% of the time.
- How often are CLT to MCO flights cancelled?
- 2% 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 CLT to MCO?
- July 2025 was the roughest month in this dataset, with only 49% of arrivals on time. The best was January 2025 at 86%. If your dates are flexible, that 37-point gap is worth planning around.
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Based on 10,268 flights, 2024-07–2026-07. Source: US DOT Bureau of Transportation Statistics. Updated 2026-09-28.