Fort Lauderdale (FLL) to Orlando (MCO): On-Time Performance
Data through July 2026
Fort Lauderdale (FLL) to Orlando (MCO) effectively runs on two schedules. In November 2024, 98% of arrivals were on time; in March 2026 that fell to 57% — a 41-point seasonal swing. 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 67%), which matters most in the rough months.
- On-time
- 80%
- arrived <15 min late
- Avg delay
- 13 min
- completed flights
- Cancelled
- 1.2%
- Flights/day
- 4.0
- last 12 months
- Duration
- 1h 8m
- scheduled
- Distance
- 177 mi
Best airline from FLL to MCO
3 airlines flew this route regularly between 2024-07 and 2026-07.
| Airline | On-time | Avg delay | Cancelled | Flights |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Southwest Airlinesmost reliable | 88% | 8 min | 1.3% | 1,049 |
| Spirit Airlines | 76% | 16 min | 1.0% | 1,468 |
| JetBlue Airways | 69% | 18 min | 2.0% | 147 |
Monthly on-time trend
Best time to fly from FLL to MCO
Aim for departures around 7 a.m. (97% on-time); avoid 6 p.m. departures (49%).
By day of week
| Day | On-time | Avg delay |
|---|---|---|
| Monday | 77% | 16 min |
| Tuesday | 85% | 9 min |
| Wednesdaybest | 86% | 10 min |
| Thursday | 82% | 12 min |
| Friday | 78% | 15 min |
| Saturday | 79% | 14 min |
| Sunday | 75% | 18 min |
What causes delays on this route
Share of total delay minutes by cause, as reported by carriers to the US DOT.
- Late-arriving aircraft32%
- Airline operations35%
- National airspace system31%
- Weather2%
Frequently asked questions
- How often are flights from FLL to MCO delayed?
- 20% of FLL–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 13 minutes.
- Which airline is most reliable from FLL to MCO?
- Southwest Airlines has the best on-time record on this route at 88%, based on 1,049 flights. 3 airlines flew FLL–MCO frequently enough to compare in this period.
- What is the best time of day to fly from FLL to MCO?
- Departures around 7 a.m. have the best record (97% on-time), while departures around 6 p.m. have the worst (49%). As on most US routes, delays accumulate through the day, so earlier flights are generally safer.
- How long is the flight from FLL to MCO?
- The scheduled FLL–MCO flight time averages 1h 8m over 177 miles. Actual arrival times vary — flights on this route land 15+ minutes late 20% of the time.
- How often are FLL to MCO flights cancelled?
- 1.2% 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 FLL to MCO?
- March 2026 was the roughest month in this dataset, with only 57% of arrivals on time. The best was November 2024 at 98%. If your dates are flexible, that 41-point gap is worth planning around.
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Based on 2,664 flights, 2024-07–2026-07. Source: US DOT Bureau of Transportation Statistics. Updated 2026-09-28.