Columbus (CMH) to Orlando (MCO): On-Time Performance
Data through July 2026
When you fly CMH to MCO matters as much as anything else about the booking: the route swung from 93% on-time in November 2024 to just 70% in June 2026. Across the full period the route averages 80% on-time against a national 78%. Morning departures also hold up better than evening ones (91% vs 68%), which matters most in the rough months.
- On-time
- 80%
- arrived <15 min late
- Avg delay
- 16 min
- completed flights
- Cancelled
- 1.7%
- Flights/day
- 5.9
- last 12 months
- Duration
- 2h 19m
- scheduled
- Distance
- 802 mi
Best airline from CMH to MCO
3 airlines flew this route regularly between 2024-07 and 2026-07.
| Airline | On-time | Avg delay | Cancelled | Flights |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Southwest Airlinesmost reliable | 82% | 13 min | 1.2% | 3,114 |
| Spirit Airlines | 76% | 22 min | 3.1% | 948 |
| Frontier Airlines | 74% | 24 min | 2.6% | 388 |
Monthly on-time trend
Best time to fly from CMH to MCO
Aim for departures around 5 a.m. (94% on-time); avoid 6 p.m. departures (65%).
By day of week
| Day | On-time | Avg delay |
|---|---|---|
| Monday | 77% | 16 min |
| Tuesday | 84% | 12 min |
| Wednesdaybest | 87% | 9 min |
| Thursday | 80% | 16 min |
| Friday | 79% | 17 min |
| Saturday | 81% | 15 min |
| Sunday | 74% | 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 aircraft48%
- Airline operations24%
- National airspace system25%
- Weather3%
Frequently asked questions
- How often are flights from CMH to MCO delayed?
- 20% of CMH–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 16 minutes.
- Which airline is most reliable from CMH to MCO?
- Southwest Airlines has the best on-time record on this route at 82%, based on 3,114 flights. 3 airlines flew CMH–MCO frequently enough to compare in this period.
- What is the best time of day to fly from CMH to MCO?
- Departures around 5 a.m. have the best record (94% on-time), while departures around 6 p.m. have the worst (65%). As on most US routes, delays accumulate through the day, so earlier flights are generally safer.
- How long is the flight from CMH to MCO?
- The scheduled CMH–MCO flight time averages 2h 19m over 802 miles. Actual arrival times vary — flights on this route land 15+ minutes late 20% of the time.
- How often are CMH to MCO flights cancelled?
- 1.7% 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 CMH to MCO?
- June 2026 was the roughest month in this dataset, with only 70% of arrivals on time. The best was November 2024 at 93%. If your dates are flexible, that 23-point gap is worth planning around.
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Based on 4,478 flights, 2024-07–2026-07. Source: US DOT Bureau of Transportation Statistics. Updated 2026-09-28.