Orlando (MCO) to Charlotte (CLT): On-Time Performance
Data through July 2026
When you fly MCO to CLT matters as much as anything else about the booking: the route swung from 89% on-time in November 2024 to just 64% in July 2024. Across the full period the route averages 79% on-time against a national 78%. Morning departures also hold up better than evening ones (88% vs 62%), which matters most in the rough months.
- On-time
- 79%
- arrived <15 min late
- Avg delay
- 18 min
- completed flights
- Cancelled
- 2.0%
- Flights/day
- 13
- last 12 months
- Duration
- 1h 51m
- scheduled
- Distance
- 468 mi
Best airline from MCO to CLT
3 airlines flew this route regularly between 2024-07 and 2026-07.
| Airline | On-time | Avg delay | Cancelled | Flights |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| American Airlinesmost reliable | 80% | 18 min | 1.9% | 8,062 |
| Frontier Airlines | 78% | 15 min | 1.5% | 1,252 |
| Spirit Airlines | 75% | 19 min | 3.3% | 952 |
Monthly on-time trend
Best time to fly from MCO to CLT
Aim for departures around 5 a.m. (94% on-time); avoid 6 p.m. departures (61%).
By day of week
| Day | On-time | Avg delay |
|---|---|---|
| Monday | 76% | 20 min |
| Tuesdaybest | 85% | 15 min |
| Wednesday | 84% | 12 min |
| Thursday | 79% | 17 min |
| Friday | 80% | 17 min |
| Saturday | 77% | 16 min |
| Sunday | 73% | 25 min |
What causes delays on this route
Share of total delay minutes by cause, as reported by carriers to the US DOT.
- Late-arriving aircraft47%
- Airline operations25%
- National airspace system17%
- Weather11%
Frequently asked questions
- How often are flights from MCO to CLT delayed?
- 21% of MCO–CLT 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 CLT?
- American Airlines has the best on-time record on this route at 80%, based on 8,062 flights. 3 airlines flew MCO–CLT frequently enough to compare in this period.
- What is the best time of day to fly from MCO to CLT?
- Departures around 5 a.m. have the best record (94% on-time), while departures around 6 p.m. have the worst (61%). As on most US routes, delays accumulate through the day, so earlier flights are generally safer.
- How long is the flight from MCO to CLT?
- The scheduled MCO–CLT flight time averages 1h 51m over 468 miles. Actual arrival times vary — flights on this route land 15+ minutes late 21% of the time.
- How often are MCO to CLT flights cancelled?
- 2% 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 CLT?
- July 2024 was the roughest month in this dataset, with only 64% of arrivals on time. The best was November 2024 at 89%. If your dates are flexible, that 26-point gap is worth planning around.
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Based on 10,266 flights, 2024-07–2026-07. Source: US DOT Bureau of Transportation Statistics. Updated 2026-09-28.