Orlando (MCO) to Indianapolis (IND): On-Time Performance
Data through July 2026
The calendar drives reliability on MCO–IND. November 2024 flights landed on schedule 89% of the time, but July 2024 dropped to 60% — a gap of 30 points. Across the full period the route averages 77% on-time against a national 78%. Morning departures also hold up better than evening ones (89% vs 62%), which matters most in the rough months.
- On-time
- 77%
- arrived <15 min late
- Avg delay
- 16 min
- completed flights
- Cancelled
- 1.4%
- Flights/day
- 6.7
- last 12 months
- Duration
- 2h 29m
- scheduled
- Distance
- 829 mi
Best airline from MCO to IND
3 airlines flew this route regularly between 2024-07 and 2026-07.
| Airline | On-time | Avg delay | Cancelled | Flights |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Spirit Airlinesmost reliable | 79% | 14 min | 2.0% | 929 |
| Frontier Airlines | 78% | 19 min | 1.7% | 641 |
| Southwest Airlines | 76% | 16 min | 1.1% | 3,351 |
Monthly on-time trend
Best time to fly from MCO to IND
Aim for departures around 6 a.m. (95% on-time); avoid 8 p.m. departures (55%).
By day of week
| Day | On-time | Avg delay |
|---|---|---|
| Monday | 74% | 20 min |
| Tuesday | 81% | 12 min |
| Wednesdaybest | 84% | 10 min |
| Thursday | 78% | 14 min |
| Friday | 75% | 16 min |
| Saturday | 76% | 14 min |
| Sunday | 69% | 25 min |
What causes delays on this route
Share of total delay minutes by cause, as reported by carriers to the US DOT.
- Late-arriving aircraft47%
- Airline operations30%
- National airspace system16%
- Weather6%
- Security1%
Frequently asked questions
- How often are flights from MCO to IND delayed?
- 24% of MCO–IND 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 IND?
- Spirit Airlines has the best on-time record on this route at 79%, based on 929 flights. 3 airlines flew MCO–IND frequently enough to compare in this period.
- What is the best time of day to fly from MCO to IND?
- Departures around 6 a.m. have the best record (95% on-time), while departures around 8 p.m. have the worst (55%). As on most US routes, delays accumulate through the day, so earlier flights are generally safer.
- How long is the flight from MCO to IND?
- The scheduled MCO–IND flight time averages 2h 29m over 829 miles. Actual arrival times vary — flights on this route land 15+ minutes late 24% of the time.
- How often are MCO to IND flights cancelled?
- 1.4% 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 IND?
- July 2024 was the roughest month in this dataset, with only 60% of arrivals on time. The best was November 2024 at 89%. If your dates are flexible, that 30-point gap is worth planning around.
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Based on 4,951 flights, 2024-07–2026-07. Source: US DOT Bureau of Transportation Statistics. Updated 2026-09-28.