Orlando (MCO) to White Plains (HPN): On-Time Performance
Data through May 2026
Orlando (MCO) to White Plains (HPN) effectively runs on two schedules. In September 2025, 92% of arrivals were on time; in February 2026 that fell to 49% — a 42-point seasonal swing. Across the full period the route averages 72% on-time against a national 78%. Morning departures also hold up better than evening ones (80% vs 63%), which matters most in the rough months.
- On-time
- 72%
- arrived <15 min late
- Avg delay
- 22 min
- completed flights
- Cancelled
- 1.2%
- Flights/day
- 3.3
- last 12 months
- Duration
- 2h 49m
- scheduled
- Distance
- 972 mi
Monthly on-time trend
Best time to fly from MCO to HPN
Aim for departures around 12 p.m. (87% on-time); avoid 5 p.m. departures (54%).
By day of week
| Day | On-time | Avg delay |
|---|---|---|
| Monday | 71% | 24 min |
| Tuesday | 77% | 15 min |
| Wednesdaybest | 77% | 15 min |
| Thursday | 73% | 19 min |
| Friday | 72% | 22 min |
| Saturday | 70% | 22 min |
| Sunday | 64% | 37 min |
What causes delays on this route
Share of total delay minutes by cause, as reported by carriers to the US DOT.
- Late-arriving aircraft42%
- Airline operations31%
- National airspace system21%
- Weather6%
Frequently asked questions
- How often are flights from MCO to HPN delayed?
- 29% of MCO–HPN 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.
- What is the best time of day to fly from MCO to HPN?
- Departures around 12 p.m. have the best record (87% on-time), while departures around 5 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 HPN?
- The scheduled MCO–HPN flight time averages 2h 49m over 972 miles. Actual arrival times vary — flights on this route land 15+ minutes late 29% of the time.
- How often are MCO to HPN flights cancelled?
- 1.2% 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 HPN?
- February 2026 was the roughest month in this dataset, with only 49% of arrivals on time. The best was September 2025 at 92%. If your dates are flexible, that 42-point gap is worth planning around.
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Based on 2,386 flights, 2024-06–2026-05. Source: US DOT Bureau of Transportation Statistics. Updated 2026-07-01.