Orlando (MCO) to Columbus (CMH): On-Time Performance
Data through July 2026
Orlando (MCO) to Columbus (CMH) effectively runs on two schedules. In October 2024, 89% of arrivals were on time; in July 2025 that fell to 64% — a 25-point seasonal swing. Across the full period the route averages 75% on-time against a national 78%. Morning departures also hold up better than evening ones (87% vs 61%), which matters most in the rough months.
- On-time
- 75%
- arrived <15 min late
- Avg delay
- 16 min
- completed flights
- Cancelled
- 1.5%
- Flights/day
- 5.9
- last 12 months
- Duration
- 2h 20m
- scheduled
- Distance
- 802 mi
Best airline from MCO to CMH
3 airlines flew this route regularly between 2024-07 and 2026-07.
| Airline | On-time | Avg delay | Cancelled | Flights |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Frontier Airlinesmost reliable | 78% | 15 min | 1.8% | 388 |
| Southwest Airlines | 75% | 16 min | 1.2% | 3,116 |
| Spirit Airlines | 71% | 18 min | 2.3% | 948 |
Monthly on-time trend
Best time to fly from MCO to CMH
Aim for departures around 6 a.m. (94% on-time); avoid 10 p.m. departures (52%).
By day of week
| Day | On-time | Avg delay |
|---|---|---|
| Monday | 70% | 20 min |
| Tuesday | 82% | 10 min |
| Wednesdaybest | 83% | 10 min |
| Thursday | 75% | 15 min |
| Friday | 74% | 16 min |
| Saturday | 71% | 18 min |
| Sunday | 69% | 23 min |
What causes delays on this route
Share of total delay minutes by cause, as reported by carriers to the US DOT.
- Late-arriving aircraft40%
- Airline operations33%
- National airspace system21%
- Weather5%
- Security1%
Frequently asked questions
- How often are flights from MCO to CMH delayed?
- 26% of MCO–CMH 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 CMH?
- Frontier Airlines has the best on-time record on this route at 78%, based on 388 flights. 3 airlines flew MCO–CMH frequently enough to compare in this period.
- What is the best time of day to fly from MCO to CMH?
- Departures around 6 a.m. have the best record (94% on-time), while departures around 10 p.m. have the worst (52%). As on most US routes, delays accumulate through the day, so earlier flights are generally safer.
- How long is the flight from MCO to CMH?
- The scheduled MCO–CMH flight time averages 2h 20m over 802 miles. Actual arrival times vary — flights on this route land 15+ minutes late 26% of the time.
- How often are MCO to CMH flights cancelled?
- 1.5% 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 CMH?
- July 2025 was the roughest month in this dataset, with only 64% of arrivals on time. The best was October 2024 at 89%. If your dates are flexible, that 25-point gap is worth planning around.
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Based on 4,480 flights, 2024-07–2026-07. Source: US DOT Bureau of Transportation Statistics. Updated 2026-09-28.