New York (LGA) to Orlando (MCO): On-Time Performance
Data through July 2026
New York (LGA) to Orlando (MCO) has an unusually high scrub rate — 3.3% of scheduled departures never left the gate, a cancellation rate several times the national figure. When flights do go, 72% land on time, below the national average of 78%. Spirit Airlines has been the safer pick, arriving on time 82% of the time.
- On-time
- 72%
- arrived <15 min late
- Avg delay
- 23 min
- completed flights
- Cancelled
- 3.3%
- Flights/day
- 14
- last 12 months
- Duration
- 2h 59m
- scheduled
- Distance
- 950 mi
Best airline from LGA to MCO
5 airlines flew this route regularly between 2024-07 and 2026-07.
| Airline | On-time | Avg delay | Cancelled | Flights |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Spirit Airlinesmost reliable | 82% | 17 min | 3.7% | 1,503 |
| Delta Air Lines | 72% | 21 min | 3.6% | 4,471 |
| American Airlines | 70% | 24 min | 2.2% | 1,623 |
| JetBlue Airways | 67% | 29 min | 3.2% | 2,571 |
| Frontier Airlines | 65% | 33 min | 4.6% | 539 |
Monthly on-time trend
Best time to fly from LGA to MCO
Aim for departures around 5 a.m. (94% on-time); avoid 8 p.m. departures (53%).
By day of week
| Day | On-time | Avg delay |
|---|---|---|
| Monday | 69% | 28 min |
| Tuesday | 75% | 19 min |
| Wednesday | 74% | 19 min |
| Thursday | 71% | 22 min |
| Friday | 73% | 21 min |
| Saturdaybest | 75% | 22 min |
| Sunday | 65% | 31 min |
What causes delays on this route
Share of total delay minutes by cause, as reported by carriers to the US DOT.
- Late-arriving aircraft41%
- Airline operations27%
- National airspace system30%
- Weather2%
Frequently asked questions
- How often are flights from LGA to MCO delayed?
- 28% of LGA–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 23 minutes.
- Which airline is most reliable from LGA to MCO?
- Spirit Airlines has the best on-time record on this route at 82%, based on 1,503 flights. 5 airlines flew LGA–MCO frequently enough to compare in this period.
- What is the best time of day to fly from LGA to MCO?
- Departures around 5 a.m. have the best record (94% on-time), while departures around 8 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 LGA to MCO?
- The scheduled LGA–MCO flight time averages 2h 59m over 950 miles. Actual arrival times vary — flights on this route land 15+ minutes late 28% of the time.
- How often are LGA to MCO flights cancelled?
- 3.3% of scheduled flights on this route were cancelled between 2024-07 and 2026-07 — several times the typical US rate, so consider earlier departures or backup options.
- What is the worst month to fly from LGA to MCO?
- June 2025 was the roughest month in this dataset, with only 58% of arrivals on time. The best was November 2024 at 90%. If your dates are flexible, that 32-point gap is worth planning around.
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Based on 10,707 flights, 2024-07–2026-07. Source: US DOT Bureau of Transportation Statistics. Updated 2026-09-28.