Orlando (MCO) to Cincinnati (CVG): On-Time Performance
Data through May 2026
Orlando (MCO) to Cincinnati (CVG) effectively runs on two schedules. In September 2025, 86% of arrivals were on time; in July 2025 that fell to 56% — a 30-point seasonal swing. Across the full period the route averages 74% on-time against a national 78%. Morning departures also hold up better than evening ones (82% vs 66%), which matters most in the rough months.
- On-time
- 74%
- arrived <15 min late
- Avg delay
- 22 min
- completed flights
- Cancelled
- 1.4%
- Flights/day
- 4.9
- last 12 months
- Duration
- 2h 18m
- scheduled
- Distance
- 757 mi
Best airline from MCO to CVG
3 airlines flew this route regularly between 2024-06 and 2026-05.
| Airline | On-time | Avg delay | Cancelled | Flights |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Southwest Airlinesmost reliable | 77% | 15 min | 0.9% | 446 |
| Frontier Airlines | 77% | 20 min | 1.7% | 1,683 |
| Delta Air Lines | 70% | 27 min | 1.3% | 1,438 |
Monthly on-time trend
Best time to fly from MCO to CVG
Aim for departures around 6 a.m. (94% on-time); avoid 4 p.m. departures (62%).
By day of week
| Day | On-time | Avg delay |
|---|---|---|
| Monday | 72% | 31 min |
| Tuesday | 82% | 14 min |
| Wednesdaybest | 85% | 12 min |
| Thursday | 74% | 20 min |
| Friday | 72% | 23 min |
| Saturday | 75% | 16 min |
| Sunday | 65% | 36 min |
What causes delays on this route
Share of total delay minutes by cause, as reported by carriers to the US DOT.
- Late-arriving aircraft53%
- Airline operations30%
- National airspace system13%
- Weather4%
Frequently asked questions
- How often are flights from MCO to CVG delayed?
- 26% of MCO–CVG 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 22 minutes.
- Which airline is most reliable from MCO to CVG?
- Southwest Airlines has the best on-time record on this route at 77%, based on 446 flights. 3 airlines flew MCO–CVG frequently enough to compare in this period.
- What is the best time of day to fly from MCO to CVG?
- Departures around 6 a.m. have the best record (94% on-time), while departures around 4 p.m. have the worst (62%). As on most US routes, delays accumulate through the day, so earlier flights are generally safer.
- How long is the flight from MCO to CVG?
- The scheduled MCO–CVG flight time averages 2h 18m over 757 miles. Actual arrival times vary — flights on this route land 15+ minutes late 26% of the time.
- How often are MCO to CVG flights cancelled?
- 1.4% of scheduled flights on this route were cancelled between 2024-06 and 2026-05, at or below the national rate of 1.6%.
- What is the worst month to fly from MCO to CVG?
- July 2025 was the roughest month in this dataset, with only 56% of arrivals on time. The best was September 2025 at 86%. If your dates are flexible, that 30-point gap is worth planning around.
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Based on 3,581 flights, 2024-06–2026-05. Source: US DOT Bureau of Transportation Statistics. Updated 2026-07-01.