Houston (HOU) to Orlando (MCO): On-Time Performance
Data through May 2026
Houston (HOU) to Orlando (MCO) effectively runs on two schedules. In November 2024, 92% of arrivals were on time; in March 2026 that fell to 60% — a 32-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 (89% vs 68%), which matters most in the rough months.
- On-time
- 79%
- arrived <15 min late
- Avg delay
- 14 min
- completed flights
- Cancelled
- 1.4%
- Flights/day
- 5.6
- last 12 months
- Duration
- 2h 19m
- scheduled
- Distance
- 849 mi
Monthly on-time trend
Best time to fly from HOU to MCO
Aim for departures around 6 a.m. (94% on-time); avoid 5 p.m. departures (62%).
By day of week
| Day | On-time | Avg delay |
|---|---|---|
| Monday | 80% | 14 min |
| Tuesdaybest | 81% | 12 min |
| Wednesday | 80% | 13 min |
| Thursday | 78% | 14 min |
| Friday | 79% | 14 min |
| Saturday | 79% | 13 min |
| Sunday | 75% | 16 min |
What causes delays on this route
Share of total delay minutes by cause, as reported by carriers to the US DOT.
- Late-arriving aircraft39%
- Airline operations29%
- National airspace system27%
- Weather4%
Frequently asked questions
- How often are flights from HOU to MCO delayed?
- 21% of HOU–MCO flights arrived 15 or more minutes late (the US DOT definition of a delay) between 2024-06 and 2026-05. The average arrival delay across completed flights was 14 minutes.
- What is the best time of day to fly from HOU to MCO?
- Departures around 6 a.m. have the best record (94% on-time), while departures around 5 p.m. have the worst (62%). As on most US routes, delays accumulate through the day, so earlier flights are generally safer.
- How long is the flight from HOU to MCO?
- The scheduled HOU–MCO flight time averages 2h 19m over 849 miles. Actual arrival times vary — flights on this route land 15+ minutes late 21% of the time.
- How often are HOU to MCO flights cancelled?
- 1.4% of scheduled flights on this route were cancelled between 2024-06 and 2026-05, at or below the national rate of 1.6%.
- What is the worst month to fly from HOU to MCO?
- March 2026 was the roughest month in this dataset, with only 60% of arrivals on time. The best was November 2024 at 92%. If your dates are flexible, that 32-point gap is worth planning around.
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Based on 3,973 flights, 2024-06–2026-05. Source: US DOT Bureau of Transportation Statistics. Updated 2026-07-01.