Orlando (MCO) to Buffalo (BUF): On-Time Performance
Data through July 2026
When you fly MCO to BUF matters as much as anything else about the booking: the route swung from 85% on-time in September 2024 to just 56% in July 2026. Across the full period the route averages 72% on-time against a national 78%. Morning departures also hold up better than evening ones (85% vs 59%), which matters most in the rough months.
- On-time
- 72%
- arrived <15 min late
- Avg delay
- 18 min
- completed flights
- Cancelled
- 1.0%
- Flights/day
- 4.9
- last 12 months
- Duration
- 2h 42m
- scheduled
- Distance
- 1,011 mi
Best airline from MCO to BUF
3 airlines flew this route regularly between 2024-07 and 2026-07.
| Airline | On-time | Avg delay | Cancelled | Flights |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Frontier Airlinesmost reliable | 81% | 14 min | 1.1% | 711 |
| Southwest Airlines | 71% | 18 min | 0.8% | 1,918 |
| JetBlue Airways | 70% | 22 min | 1.4% | 1,109 |
Monthly on-time trend
Best time to fly from MCO to BUF
Aim for departures around 5 a.m. (97% on-time); avoid 8 p.m. departures (50%).
By day of week
| Day | On-time | Avg delay |
|---|---|---|
| Monday | 71% | 20 min |
| Tuesdaybest | 81% | 12 min |
| Wednesday | 80% | 11 min |
| Thursday | 70% | 19 min |
| Friday | 71% | 20 min |
| Saturday | 73% | 16 min |
| Sunday | 63% | 28 min |
What causes delays on this route
Share of total delay minutes by cause, as reported by carriers to the US DOT.
- Late-arriving aircraft50%
- Airline operations29%
- National airspace system18%
- Weather3%
Frequently asked questions
- How often are flights from MCO to BUF delayed?
- 28% of MCO–BUF 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 18 minutes.
- Which airline is most reliable from MCO to BUF?
- Frontier Airlines has the best on-time record on this route at 81%, based on 711 flights. 3 airlines flew MCO–BUF frequently enough to compare in this period.
- What is the best time of day to fly from MCO to BUF?
- Departures around 5 a.m. have the best record (97% on-time), while departures around 8 p.m. have the worst (50%). As on most US routes, delays accumulate through the day, so earlier flights are generally safer.
- How long is the flight from MCO to BUF?
- The scheduled MCO–BUF flight time averages 2h 42m over 1,011 miles. Actual arrival times vary — flights on this route land 15+ minutes late 28% of the time.
- How often are MCO to BUF flights cancelled?
- 1% 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 BUF?
- July 2026 was the roughest month in this dataset, with only 56% of arrivals on time. The best was September 2024 at 85%. If your dates are flexible, that 28-point gap is worth planning around.
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Based on 3,738 flights, 2024-07–2026-07. Source: US DOT Bureau of Transportation Statistics. Updated 2026-09-28.