Orlando (MCO) to Boston (BOS): On-Time Performance
Data through May 2026
The calendar drives reliability on MCO–BOS. October 2024 flights landed on schedule 87% of the time, but August 2024 dropped to 60% — a gap of 27 points. Across the full period the route averages 73% on-time against a national 78%. Morning departures also hold up better than evening ones (87% vs 60%), which matters most in the rough months.
- On-time
- 73%
- arrived <15 min late
- Avg delay
- 21 min
- completed flights
- Cancelled
- 2.3%
- Flights/day
- 13
- last 12 months
- Duration
- 3h 4m
- scheduled
- Distance
- 1,121 mi
Best airline from MCO to BOS
5 airlines flew this route regularly between 2024-06 and 2026-05.
| Airline | On-time | Avg delay | Cancelled | Flights |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Frontier Airlinesmost reliable | 83% | 11 min | 2.4% | 452 |
| Delta Air Lines | 77% | 19 min | 1.7% | 2,494 |
| Spirit Airlines | 75% | 18 min | 2.5% | 1,508 |
| JetBlue Airways | 70% | 24 min | 2.4% | 4,956 |
| American Airlines | 65% | 27 min | 3.8% | 185 |
Monthly on-time trend
Best time to fly from MCO to BOS
Aim for departures around 6 a.m. (94% on-time); avoid 5 p.m. departures (57%).
By day of week
| Day | On-time | Avg delay |
|---|---|---|
| Monday | 70% | 22 min |
| Tuesdaybest | 79% | 18 min |
| Wednesday | 77% | 17 min |
| Thursday | 72% | 21 min |
| Friday | 72% | 21 min |
| Saturday | 76% | 20 min |
| Sunday | 67% | 27 min |
What causes delays on this route
Share of total delay minutes by cause, as reported by carriers to the US DOT.
- Late-arriving aircraft36%
- Airline operations27%
- National airspace system32%
- Weather4%
Frequently asked questions
- How often are flights from MCO to BOS delayed?
- 27% of MCO–BOS 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 21 minutes.
- Which airline is most reliable from MCO to BOS?
- Frontier Airlines has the best on-time record on this route at 83%, based on 452 flights. 5 airlines flew MCO–BOS frequently enough to compare in this period.
- What is the best time of day to fly from MCO to BOS?
- Departures around 6 a.m. have the best record (94% on-time), while departures around 5 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 BOS?
- The scheduled MCO–BOS flight time averages 3h 4m over 1,121 miles. Actual arrival times vary — flights on this route land 15+ minutes late 27% of the time.
- How often are MCO to BOS flights cancelled?
- 2.3% 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 BOS?
- August 2024 was the roughest month in this dataset, with only 60% of arrivals on time. The best was October 2024 at 87%. If your dates are flexible, that 27-point gap is worth planning around.
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Based on 9,601 flights, 2024-06–2026-05. Source: US DOT Bureau of Transportation Statistics. Updated 2026-07-01.