Orlando (MCO) to Grand Rapids (GRR): On-Time Performance
Data through May 2026
The calendar drives reliability on MCO–GRR. December 2024 flights landed on schedule 90% of the time, but March 2026 dropped to 71% — a gap of 19 points. Across the full period the route averages 81% on-time against a national 78%. Morning departures also hold up better than evening ones (87% vs 78%), which matters most in the rough months.
- On-time
- 81%
- arrived <15 min late
- Avg delay
- 14 min
- completed flights
- Cancelled
- 0.9%
- Flights/day
- 1.1
- last 12 months
- Duration
- 2h 54m
- scheduled
- Distance
- 1,024 mi
Best airline from MCO to GRR
2 airlines flew this route regularly between 2024-06 and 2026-05.
| Airline | On-time | Avg delay | Cancelled | Flights |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Frontier Airlinesmost reliable | 87% | 13 min | 1.2% | 505 |
| Southwest Airlines | 74% | 15 min | 0.3% | 288 |
Monthly on-time trend
Best time to fly from MCO to GRR
Aim for departures around 8 a.m. (96% on-time); avoid 4 p.m. departures (74%).
By day of week
| Day | On-time | Avg delay |
|---|---|---|
| Monday | 82% | 15 min |
| Tuesday | 89% | 7 min |
| Wednesdaybest | 90% | 6 min |
| Thursday | 83% | 9 min |
| Friday | 82% | 11 min |
| Saturday | 75% | 17 min |
| Sunday | 79% | 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 aircraft46%
- Airline operations31%
- National airspace system22%
- Weather2%
Frequently asked questions
- How often are flights from MCO to GRR delayed?
- 19% of MCO–GRR 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 14 minutes.
- Which airline is most reliable from MCO to GRR?
- Frontier Airlines has the best on-time record on this route at 87%, based on 505 flights. 2 airlines flew MCO–GRR frequently enough to compare in this period.
- What is the best time of day to fly from MCO to GRR?
- Departures around 8 a.m. have the best record (96% on-time), while departures around 4 p.m. have the worst (74%). As on most US routes, delays accumulate through the day, so earlier flights are generally safer.
- How long is the flight from MCO to GRR?
- The scheduled MCO–GRR flight time averages 2h 54m over 1,024 miles. Actual arrival times vary — flights on this route land 15+ minutes late 19% of the time.
- How often are MCO to GRR flights cancelled?
- 0.9% 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 GRR?
- March 2026 was the roughest month in this dataset, with only 71% of arrivals on time. The best was December 2024 at 90%. If your dates are flexible, that 19-point gap is worth planning around.
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Based on 821 flights, 2024-06–2026-05. Source: US DOT Bureau of Transportation Statistics. Updated 2026-07-01.