Orlando (MCO) to Birmingham (BHM): On-Time Performance
Data through May 2026
Orlando (MCO) to Birmingham (BHM) effectively runs on two schedules. In November 2024, 95% of arrivals were on time; in August 2025 that fell to 52% — a 43-point seasonal swing. Across the full period the route averages 73% on-time against a national 78%. Morning departures also hold up better than evening ones (90% vs 57%), which matters most in the rough months.
- On-time
- 73%
- arrived <15 min late
- Avg delay
- 17 min
- completed flights
- Cancelled
- 0.8%
- Flights/day
- 2.3
- last 12 months
- Duration
- 1h 41m
- scheduled
- Distance
- 479 mi
Monthly on-time trend
Best time to fly from MCO to BHM
Aim for departures around 7 a.m. (97% on-time); avoid 10 p.m. departures (30%).
By day of week
| Day | On-time | Avg delay |
|---|---|---|
| Monday | 71% | 17 min |
| Tuesday | 81% | 10 min |
| Wednesdaybest | 82% | 12 min |
| Thursday | 70% | 17 min |
| Friday | 73% | 19 min |
| Saturday | 68% | 20 min |
| Sunday | 67% | 25 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 operations29%
- National airspace system11%
- Weather5%
- Security1%
Frequently asked questions
- How often are flights from MCO to BHM delayed?
- 27% of MCO–BHM 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 17 minutes.
- What is the best time of day to fly from MCO to BHM?
- Departures around 7 a.m. have the best record (97% on-time), while departures around 10 p.m. have the worst (30%). As on most US routes, delays accumulate through the day, so earlier flights are generally safer.
- How long is the flight from MCO to BHM?
- The scheduled MCO–BHM flight time averages 1h 41m over 479 miles. Actual arrival times vary — flights on this route land 15+ minutes late 27% of the time.
- How often are MCO to BHM flights cancelled?
- 0.8% of scheduled flights on this route were cancelled between 2024-06 and 2026-05, at or below the national rate of 1.6%.
- What is the worst month to fly from MCO to BHM?
- August 2025 was the roughest month in this dataset, with only 52% of arrivals on time. The best was November 2024 at 95%. If your dates are flexible, that 43-point gap is worth planning around.
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Based on 1,573 flights, 2024-06–2026-05. Source: US DOT Bureau of Transportation Statistics. Updated 2026-07-01.