Orlando (MCO) to Nashville (BNA): On-Time Performance
Data through July 2026
The calendar drives reliability on MCO–BNA. November 2024 flights landed on schedule 91% of the time, but July 2026 dropped to 63% — a gap of 28 points. Across the full period the route averages 76% on-time against a national 78%. Morning departures also hold up better than evening ones (89% vs 63%), which matters most in the rough months.
- On-time
- 76%
- arrived <15 min late
- Avg delay
- 16 min
- completed flights
- Cancelled
- 1.6%
- Flights/day
- 9.6
- last 12 months
- Duration
- 2h 5m
- scheduled
- Distance
- 616 mi
Best airline from MCO to BNA
3 airlines flew this route regularly between 2024-07 and 2026-07.
| Airline | On-time | Avg delay | Cancelled | Flights |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Spirit Airlinesmost reliable | 77% | 16 min | 3.2% | 1,422 |
| Frontier Airlines | 76% | 21 min | 0.0% | 220 |
| Southwest Airlines | 75% | 15 min | 1.3% | 5,073 |
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 (57%).
By day of week
| Day | On-time | Avg delay |
|---|---|---|
| Monday | 72% | 18 min |
| Tuesday | 83% | 11 min |
| Wednesdaybest | 83% | 10 min |
| Thursday | 78% | 14 min |
| Friday | 75% | 16 min |
| Saturday | 73% | 16 min |
| Sunday | 69% | 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 aircraft43%
- Airline operations30%
- National airspace system22%
- Weather5%
- Security1%
Frequently asked questions
- How often are flights from MCO to BNA delayed?
- 24% of MCO–BNA 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 16 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 1,422 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 (57%). 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 24% of the time.
- How often are MCO to BNA 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 BNA?
- July 2026 was the roughest month in this dataset, with only 63% of arrivals on time. The best was November 2024 at 91%. If your dates are flexible, that 28-point gap is worth planning around.
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Based on 6,744 flights, 2024-07–2026-07. Source: US DOT Bureau of Transportation Statistics. Updated 2026-09-28.