Orlando (MCO) to Boston (BOS): On-Time Performance
Data through July 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
- 2.4%
- Flights/day
- 13
- last 12 months
- Duration
- 3h 5m
- scheduled
- Distance
- 1,121 mi
Best airline from MCO to BOS
5 airlines flew this route regularly between 2024-07 and 2026-07.
| Airline | On-time | Avg delay | Cancelled | Flights |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Frontier Airlinesmost reliable | 84% | 11 min | 2.2% | 464 |
| Delta Air Lines | 77% | 18 min | 1.7% | 2,586 |
| Spirit Airlines | 75% | 17 min | 2.6% | 1,418 |
| JetBlue Airways | 70% | 24 min | 2.7% | 5,163 |
| American Airlines | 66% | 29 min | 3.5% | 254 |
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% | 23 min |
| Tuesdaybest | 78% | 19 min |
| Wednesday | 78% | 17 min |
| Thursday | 71% | 21 min |
| Friday | 74% | 20 min |
| Saturday | 76% | 21 min |
| Sunday | 67% | 26 min |
What causes delays on this route
Share of total delay minutes by cause, as reported by carriers to the US DOT.
- Late-arriving aircraft37%
- 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 2024-07 and 2026-07. 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 84%, based on 464 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 5m 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?
- 2.4% of scheduled flights on this route were cancelled between 2024-07 and 2026-07, 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 9,891 flights, 2024-07–2026-07. Source: US DOT Bureau of Transportation Statistics. Updated 2026-09-28.