Orlando (MCO) to New York (JFK): On-Time Performance
Data through July 2026
The calendar drives reliability on MCO–JFK. October 2024 flights landed on schedule 91% of the time, but July 2025 dropped to 55% — a gap of 36 points. Across the full period the route averages 74% on-time against a national 78%. Morning departures also hold up better than evening ones (86% vs 55%), which matters most in the rough months.
- On-time
- 74%
- arrived <15 min late
- Avg delay
- 23 min
- completed flights
- Cancelled
- 2.7%
- Flights/day
- 13
- last 12 months
- Duration
- 2h 45m
- scheduled
- Distance
- 944 mi
Best airline from MCO to JFK
3 airlines flew this route regularly between 2024-07 and 2026-07.
| Airline | On-time | Avg delay | Cancelled | Flights |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Frontier Airlinesmost reliable | 83% | 13 min | 0.9% | 549 |
| Delta Air Lines | 77% | 21 min | 2.7% | 4,061 |
| JetBlue Airways | 70% | 25 min | 2.9% | 5,548 |
Monthly on-time trend
Best time to fly from MCO to JFK
Aim for departures around 6 a.m. (94% on-time); avoid 8 p.m. departures (42%).
By day of week
| Day | On-time | Avg delay |
|---|---|---|
| Monday | 69% | 26 min |
| Tuesday | 80% | 21 min |
| Wednesdaybest | 80% | 15 min |
| Thursday | 74% | 22 min |
| Friday | 74% | 22 min |
| Saturday | 74% | 23 min |
| Sunday | 66% | 30 min |
What causes delays on this route
Share of total delay minutes by cause, as reported by carriers to the US DOT.
- Late-arriving aircraft34%
- Airline operations28%
- National airspace system33%
- Weather5%
Frequently asked questions
- How often are flights from MCO to JFK delayed?
- 26% of MCO–JFK 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 23 minutes.
- Which airline is most reliable from MCO to JFK?
- Frontier Airlines has the best on-time record on this route at 83%, based on 549 flights. 3 airlines flew MCO–JFK frequently enough to compare in this period.
- What is the best time of day to fly from MCO to JFK?
- Departures around 6 a.m. have the best record (94% on-time), while departures around 8 p.m. have the worst (42%). As on most US routes, delays accumulate through the day, so earlier flights are generally safer.
- How long is the flight from MCO to JFK?
- The scheduled MCO–JFK flight time averages 2h 45m over 944 miles. Actual arrival times vary — flights on this route land 15+ minutes late 26% of the time.
- How often are MCO to JFK flights cancelled?
- 2.7% of scheduled flights on this route were cancelled between 2024-07 and 2026-07, slightly above the national rate of 1.6%.
- What is the worst month to fly from MCO to JFK?
- July 2025 was the roughest month in this dataset, with only 55% of arrivals on time. The best was October 2024 at 91%. If your dates are flexible, that 36-point gap is worth planning around.
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Based on 10,158 flights, 2024-07–2026-07. Source: US DOT Bureau of Transportation Statistics. Updated 2026-09-28.