Orlando (MCO) to Atlanta (ATL): On-Time Performance
Data through July 2026
The calendar drives reliability on MCO–ATL. October 2024 flights landed on schedule 86% of the time, but July 2024 dropped to 54% — a gap of 32 points. Across the full period the route averages 74% on-time against a national 78%. Morning departures also hold up better than evening ones (86% vs 58%), which matters most in the rough months.
- On-time
- 74%
- arrived <15 min late
- Avg delay
- 22 min
- completed flights
- Cancelled
- 1.6%
- Flights/day
- 22
- last 12 months
- Duration
- 1h 40m
- scheduled
- Distance
- 404 mi
Best airline from MCO to ATL
4 airlines flew this route regularly between 2024-07 and 2026-07.
| Airline | On-time | Avg delay | Cancelled | Flights |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Delta Air Linesmost reliable | 76% | 22 min | 1.4% | 11,391 |
| Southwest Airlines | 73% | 18 min | 1.4% | 2,637 |
| Spirit Airlines | 70% | 20 min | 2.1% | 980 |
| Frontier Airlines | 66% | 27 min | 2.6% | 2,409 |
Monthly on-time trend
Best time to fly from MCO to ATL
Aim for departures around 5 a.m. (94% on-time); avoid 9 p.m. departures (55%).
By day of week
| Day | On-time | Avg delay |
|---|---|---|
| Monday | 70% | 26 min |
| Tuesday | 78% | 18 min |
| Wednesdaybest | 83% | 13 min |
| Thursday | 77% | 17 min |
| Friday | 74% | 23 min |
| Saturday | 71% | 23 min |
| Sunday | 65% | 33 min |
What causes delays on this route
Share of total delay minutes by cause, as reported by carriers to the US DOT.
- Late-arriving aircraft42%
- Airline operations28%
- National airspace system24%
- Weather5%
Frequently asked questions
- How often are flights from MCO to ATL delayed?
- 26% of MCO–ATL 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 22 minutes.
- Which airline is most reliable from MCO to ATL?
- Delta Air Lines has the best on-time record on this route at 76%, based on 11,391 flights. 4 airlines flew MCO–ATL frequently enough to compare in this period.
- What is the best time of day to fly from MCO to ATL?
- Departures around 5 a.m. have the best record (94% on-time), while departures around 9 p.m. have the worst (55%). As on most US routes, delays accumulate through the day, so earlier flights are generally safer.
- How long is the flight from MCO to ATL?
- The scheduled MCO–ATL flight time averages 1h 40m over 404 miles. Actual arrival times vary — flights on this route land 15+ minutes late 26% of the time.
- How often are MCO to ATL flights cancelled?
- 1.6% 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 MCO to ATL?
- July 2024 was the roughest month in this dataset, with only 54% of arrivals on time. The best was October 2024 at 86%. If your dates are flexible, that 32-point gap is worth planning around.
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Based on 17,417 flights, 2024-07–2026-07. Source: US DOT Bureau of Transportation Statistics. Updated 2026-09-28.