Grand Rapids (GRR) to Orlando (MCO): On-Time Performance
Data through July 2026
The calendar drives reliability on GRR–MCO. November 2024 flights landed on schedule 91% of the time, but January 2026 dropped to 58% — a gap of 33 points. Across the full period the route averages 78% on-time against a national 78%. Morning departures also hold up better than evening ones (81% vs 72%), which matters most in the rough months.
- On-time
- 78%
- arrived <15 min late
- Avg delay
- 21 min
- completed flights
- Cancelled
- 1.6%
- Flights/day
- 1.1
- last 12 months
- Duration
- 2h 52m
- scheduled
- Distance
- 1,024 mi
Best airline from GRR to MCO
2 airlines flew this route regularly between 2024-07 and 2026-07.
| Airline | On-time | Avg delay | Cancelled | Flights |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Frontier Airlinesmost reliable | 80% | 23 min | 2.3% | 518 |
| Southwest Airlines | 78% | 15 min | 0.4% | 278 |
Monthly on-time trend
Best time to fly from GRR to MCO
Aim for departures around 5 a.m. (90% on-time); avoid 5 p.m. departures (65%).
By day of week
| Day | On-time | Avg delay |
|---|---|---|
| Monday | 76% | 18 min |
| Tuesdaybest | 87% | 8 min |
| Wednesday | 79% | 10 min |
| Thursday | 84% | 14 min |
| Friday | 78% | 32 min |
| Saturday | 79% | 15 min |
| Sunday | 72% | 37 min |
What causes delays on this route
Share of total delay minutes by cause, as reported by carriers to the US DOT.
- Late-arriving aircraft52%
- Airline operations20%
- National airspace system26%
- Weather2%
Frequently asked questions
- How often are flights from GRR to MCO delayed?
- 22% of GRR–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 21 minutes.
- Which airline is most reliable from GRR to MCO?
- Frontier Airlines has the best on-time record on this route at 80%, based on 518 flights. 2 airlines flew GRR–MCO frequently enough to compare in this period.
- What is the best time of day to fly from GRR to MCO?
- Departures around 5 a.m. have the best record (90% on-time), while departures around 5 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 GRR to MCO?
- The scheduled GRR–MCO flight time averages 2h 52m over 1,024 miles. Actual arrival times vary — flights on this route land 15+ minutes late 22% of the time.
- How often are GRR to MCO flights cancelled?
- 1.6% 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 GRR to MCO?
- January 2026 was the roughest month in this dataset, with only 58% of arrivals on time. The best was November 2024 at 91%. If your dates are flexible, that 33-point gap is worth planning around.
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Based on 824 flights, 2024-07–2026-07. Source: US DOT Bureau of Transportation Statistics. Updated 2026-09-28.