New York (JFK) to Orlando (MCO): On-Time Performance
Data through July 2026
The calendar drives reliability on JFK–MCO. October 2024 flights landed on schedule 88% of the time, but August 2024 dropped to 55% — a gap of 33 points. Across the full period the route averages 73% on-time against a national 78%. Morning departures also hold up better than evening ones (81% vs 60%), which matters most in the rough months.
- On-time
- 73%
- arrived <15 min late
- Avg delay
- 21 min
- completed flights
- Cancelled
- 2.7%
- Flights/day
- 13
- last 12 months
- Duration
- 3h 2m
- scheduled
- Distance
- 944 mi
Best airline from JFK to MCO
3 airlines flew this route regularly between 2024-07 and 2026-07.
| Airline | On-time | Avg delay | Cancelled | Flights |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Delta Air Linesmost reliable | 77% | 17 min | 2.8% | 4,059 |
| Frontier Airlines | 74% | 24 min | 1.1% | 547 |
| JetBlue Airways | 69% | 24 min | 2.7% | 5,545 |
Monthly on-time trend
Best time to fly from JFK to MCO
Aim for departures around 5 a.m. (89% on-time); avoid 9 p.m. departures (53%).
By day of week
| Day | On-time | Avg delay |
|---|---|---|
| Monday | 69% | 25 min |
| Tuesdaybest | 78% | 16 min |
| Wednesday | 78% | 14 min |
| Thursday | 73% | 20 min |
| Friday | 75% | 20 min |
| Saturday | 70% | 23 min |
| Sunday | 64% | 30 min |
What causes delays on this route
Share of total delay minutes by cause, as reported by carriers to the US DOT.
- Late-arriving aircraft34%
- Airline operations35%
- National airspace system28%
- Weather2%
Frequently asked questions
- How often are flights from JFK to MCO delayed?
- 28% of JFK–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 JFK to MCO?
- Delta Air Lines has the best on-time record on this route at 77%, based on 4,059 flights. 3 airlines flew JFK–MCO frequently enough to compare in this period.
- What is the best time of day to fly from JFK to MCO?
- Departures around 5 a.m. have the best record (89% on-time), while departures around 9 p.m. have the worst (53%). As on most US routes, delays accumulate through the day, so earlier flights are generally safer.
- How long is the flight from JFK to MCO?
- The scheduled JFK–MCO flight time averages 3h 2m over 944 miles. Actual arrival times vary — flights on this route land 15+ minutes late 28% of the time.
- How often are JFK to MCO flights cancelled?
- 2.7% 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 JFK to MCO?
- August 2024 was the roughest month in this dataset, with only 55% of arrivals on time. The best was October 2024 at 88%. If your dates are flexible, that 33-point gap is worth planning around.
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Based on 10,151 flights, 2024-07–2026-07. Source: US DOT Bureau of Transportation Statistics. Updated 2026-09-28.