Orlando (MCO) to Indianapolis (IND): On-Time Performance
Data through May 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 76% on-time against a national 78%. Morning departures also hold up better than evening ones (89% vs 63%), which matters most in the rough months.
- On-time
- 76%
- arrived <15 min late
- Avg delay
- 16 min
- completed flights
- Cancelled
- 1.4%
- Flights/day
- 6.6
- last 12 months
- Duration
- 2h 29m
- scheduled
- Distance
- 829 mi
Best airline from MCO to IND
3 airlines flew this route regularly between 2024-06 and 2026-05.
| Airline | On-time | Avg delay | Cancelled | Flights |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Spirit Airlinesmost reliable | 79% | 15 min | 2.0% | 989 |
| Frontier Airlines | 79% | 19 min | 1.7% | 580 |
| Southwest Airlines | 76% | 16 min | 1.1% | 3,168 |
Monthly on-time trend
Best time to fly from MCO to IND
Aim for departures around 6 a.m. (95% on-time); avoid 10 p.m. departures (57%).
By day of week
| Day | On-time | Avg delay |
|---|---|---|
| Monday | 76% | 19 min |
| Tuesday | 81% | 13 min |
| Wednesdaybest | 83% | 11 min |
| Thursday | 78% | 15 min |
| Friday | 75% | 15 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 aircraft46%
- Airline operations31%
- National airspace system18%
- 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 2024-06 and 2026-05. 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 989 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 10 p.m. have the worst (57%). 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 2024-06 and 2026-05, 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 4,767 flights, 2024-06–2026-05. Source: US DOT Bureau of Transportation Statistics. Updated 2026-07-01.