Indianapolis (IND) to Orlando (MCO): On-Time Performance
Data through July 2026
When you fly IND to MCO matters as much as anything else about the booking: the route swung from 93% on-time in November 2024 to just 71% in March 2026. Across the full period the route averages 81% on-time against a national 78%. Morning departures also hold up better than evening ones (91% vs 66%), which matters most in the rough months.
- On-time
- 81%
- arrived <15 min late
- Avg delay
- 15 min
- completed flights
- Cancelled
- 1.4%
- Flights/day
- 6.7
- last 12 months
- Duration
- 2h 20m
- scheduled
- Distance
- 829 mi
Best airline from IND to MCO
3 airlines flew this route regularly between 2024-07 and 2026-07.
| Airline | On-time | Avg delay | Cancelled | Flights |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Spirit Airlinesmost reliable | 86% | 11 min | 1.8% | 926 |
| Southwest Airlines | 81% | 13 min | 1.1% | 3,359 |
| Frontier Airlines | 73% | 30 min | 2.6% | 642 |
Monthly on-time trend
Best time to fly from IND to MCO
Aim for departures around 5 a.m. (93% on-time); avoid 10 p.m. departures (61%).
By day of week
| Day | On-time | Avg delay |
|---|---|---|
| Monday | 79% | 19 min |
| Tuesday | 86% | 9 min |
| Wednesdaybest | 89% | 7 min |
| Thursday | 81% | 13 min |
| Friday | 77% | 16 min |
| Saturday | 82% | 16 min |
| Sunday | 75% | 22 min |
What causes delays on this route
Share of total delay minutes by cause, as reported by carriers to the US DOT.
- Late-arriving aircraft54%
- Airline operations18%
- National airspace system25%
- Weather3%
Frequently asked questions
- How often are flights from IND to MCO delayed?
- 19% of IND–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 15 minutes.
- Which airline is most reliable from IND to MCO?
- Spirit Airlines has the best on-time record on this route at 86%, based on 926 flights. 3 airlines flew IND–MCO frequently enough to compare in this period.
- What is the best time of day to fly from IND to MCO?
- Departures around 5 a.m. have the best record (93% on-time), while departures around 10 p.m. have the worst (61%). As on most US routes, delays accumulate through the day, so earlier flights are generally safer.
- How long is the flight from IND to MCO?
- The scheduled IND–MCO flight time averages 2h 20m over 829 miles. Actual arrival times vary — flights on this route land 15+ minutes late 19% of the time.
- How often are IND to MCO flights cancelled?
- 1.4% 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 IND to MCO?
- March 2026 was the roughest month in this dataset, with only 71% 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 4,957 flights, 2024-07–2026-07. Source: US DOT Bureau of Transportation Statistics. Updated 2026-09-28.