New York (LGA) to Orlando (MCO): On-Time Performance
Data through May 2026
New York (LGA) to Orlando (MCO) has an unusually high scrub rate — 3.1% 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
- 3.1%
- Flights/day
- 15
- last 12 months
- Duration
- 2h 59m
- scheduled
- Distance
- 950 mi
Best airline from LGA to MCO
5 airlines flew this route regularly between 2024-06 and 2026-05.
| Airline | On-time | Avg delay | Cancelled | Flights |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Spirit Airlinesmost reliable | 82% | 17 min | 3.9% | 1,566 |
| Delta Air Lines | 72% | 21 min | 3.3% | 4,327 |
| American Airlines | 70% | 23 min | 2.3% | 1,511 |
| JetBlue Airways | 68% | 28 min | 2.6% | 2,463 |
| Frontier Airlines | 66% | 30 min | 3.1% | 478 |
Monthly on-time trend
Best time to fly from LGA to MCO
Aim for departures around 5 a.m. (94% on-time); avoid 6 p.m. departures (54%).
By day of week
| Day | On-time | Avg delay |
|---|---|---|
| Monday | 70% | 27 min |
| Tuesdaybest | 76% | 18 min |
| Wednesday | 75% | 20 min |
| Thursday | 71% | 21 min |
| Friday | 73% | 20 min |
| Saturday | 75% | 21 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 aircraft40%
- Airline operations27%
- National airspace system31%
- 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 2024-06 and 2026-05. 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 1,566 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 6 p.m. have the worst (54%). 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?
- 3.1% of scheduled flights on this route were cancelled between 2024-06 and 2026-05 — 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 10,345 flights, 2024-06–2026-05. Source: US DOT Bureau of Transportation Statistics. Updated 2026-07-01.