Orlando (MCO) to Nashville (BNA): On-Time Performance
Data through May 2026
The calendar drives reliability on MCO–BNA. November 2024 flights landed on schedule 91% of the time, but May 2025 dropped to 67% — a gap of 24 points. Across the full period the route averages 77% on-time against a national 78%. Morning departures also hold up better than evening ones (89% vs 65%), which matters most in the rough months.
- On-time
- 77%
- arrived <15 min late
- Avg delay
- 15 min
- completed flights
- Cancelled
- 1.7%
- Flights/day
- 9.5
- last 12 months
- Duration
- 2h 5m
- scheduled
- Distance
- 616 mi
Best airline from MCO to BNA
3 airlines flew this route regularly between 2024-06 and 2026-05.
| Airline | On-time | Avg delay | Cancelled | Flights |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Spirit Airlinesmost reliable | 77% | 16 min | 3.2% | 1,512 |
| Southwest Airlines | 77% | 14 min | 1.3% | 4,711 |
| Frontier Airlines | 75% | 23 min | 0.0% | 147 |
Monthly on-time trend
Best time to fly from MCO to BNA
Aim for departures around 6 a.m. (95% on-time); avoid 7 p.m. departures (59%).
By day of week
| Day | On-time | Avg delay |
|---|---|---|
| Monday | 72% | 17 min |
| Tuesday | 85% | 10 min |
| Wednesdaybest | 85% | 10 min |
| Thursday | 78% | 14 min |
| Friday | 75% | 15 min |
| Saturday | 73% | 16 min |
| Sunday | 71% | 22 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 operations31%
- National airspace system22%
- Weather5%
- Security1%
Frequently asked questions
- How often are flights from MCO to BNA delayed?
- 23% of MCO–BNA 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 15 minutes.
- Which airline is most reliable from MCO to BNA?
- Spirit Airlines has the best on-time record on this route at 77%, based on 1,512 flights. 3 airlines flew MCO–BNA frequently enough to compare in this period.
- What is the best time of day to fly from MCO to BNA?
- Departures around 6 a.m. have the best record (95% on-time), while departures around 7 p.m. have the worst (59%). As on most US routes, delays accumulate through the day, so earlier flights are generally safer.
- How long is the flight from MCO to BNA?
- The scheduled MCO–BNA flight time averages 2h 5m over 616 miles. Actual arrival times vary — flights on this route land 15+ minutes late 23% of the time.
- How often are MCO to BNA flights cancelled?
- 1.7% of scheduled flights on this route were cancelled between 2024-06 and 2026-05, slightly above the national rate of 1.6%.
- What is the worst month to fly from MCO to BNA?
- May 2025 was the roughest month in this dataset, with only 67% of arrivals on time. The best was November 2024 at 91%. If your dates are flexible, that 24-point gap is worth planning around.
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Based on 6,399 flights, 2024-06–2026-05. Source: US DOT Bureau of Transportation Statistics. Updated 2026-07-01.