Orlando (MCO) to Fort Lauderdale (FLL): On-Time Performance
Data through May 2026
The calendar drives reliability on MCO–FLL. November 2024 flights landed on schedule 94% of the time, but March 2026 dropped to 52% — a gap of 41 points. Across the full period the route averages 75% on-time against a national 78%. Morning departures also hold up better than evening ones (88% vs 65%), which matters most in the rough months.
- On-time
- 75%
- arrived <15 min late
- Avg delay
- 16 min
- completed flights
- Cancelled
- 1.3%
- Flights/day
- 4.0
- last 12 months
- Duration
- 1h 11m
- scheduled
- Distance
- 177 mi
Best airline from MCO to FLL
2 airlines flew this route regularly between 2024-06 and 2026-05.
| Airline | On-time | Avg delay | Cancelled | Flights |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Spirit Airlinesmost reliable | 78% | 15 min | 1.4% | 1,545 |
| Southwest Airlines | 71% | 18 min | 1.1% | 1,036 |
Monthly on-time trend
Best time to fly from MCO to FLL
Aim for departures around 5 a.m. (99% on-time); avoid 9 p.m. departures (54%).
By day of week
| Day | On-time | Avg delay |
|---|---|---|
| Monday | 72% | 18 min |
| Tuesdaybest | 83% | 12 min |
| Wednesday | 82% | 10 min |
| Thursday | 75% | 14 min |
| Friday | 73% | 20 min |
| Saturday | 71% | 17 min |
| Sunday | 68% | 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 operations27%
- National airspace system28%
- Weather5%
Frequently asked questions
- How often are flights from MCO to FLL delayed?
- 25% of MCO–FLL 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 16 minutes.
- Which airline is most reliable from MCO to FLL?
- Spirit Airlines has the best on-time record on this route at 78%, based on 1,545 flights. 2 airlines flew MCO–FLL frequently enough to compare in this period.
- What is the best time of day to fly from MCO to FLL?
- Departures around 5 a.m. have the best record (99% on-time), while departures around 9 p.m. have the worst (54%). As on most US routes, delays accumulate through the day, so earlier flights are generally safer.
- How long is the flight from MCO to FLL?
- The scheduled MCO–FLL flight time averages 1h 11m over 177 miles. Actual arrival times vary — flights on this route land 15+ minutes late 25% of the time.
- How often are MCO to FLL flights cancelled?
- 1.3% 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 FLL?
- March 2026 was the roughest month in this dataset, with only 52% of arrivals on time. The best was November 2024 at 94%. If your dates are flexible, that 41-point gap is worth planning around.
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Based on 2,603 flights, 2024-06–2026-05. Source: US DOT Bureau of Transportation Statistics. Updated 2026-07-01.