Orlando (MCO) to New York (LGA): On-Time Performance
Data through July 2026
The biggest risk when flying MCO to LGA isn't a late arrival — it's not departing at all. 3.2% of scheduled flights on this route were cancelled, several times the typical US rate. When flights do go, 71% land on time, below the national average of 78%. Delta Air Lines has been the safer pick, arriving on time 76% of the time.
- On-time
- 71%
- arrived <15 min late
- Avg delay
- 23 min
- completed flights
- Cancelled
- 3.2%
- Flights/day
- 14
- last 12 months
- Duration
- 2h 41m
- scheduled
- Distance
- 950 mi
Best airline from MCO to LGA
5 airlines flew this route regularly between 2024-07 and 2026-07.
| Airline | On-time | Avg delay | Cancelled | Flights |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Delta Air Linesmost reliable | 76% | 18 min | 3.6% | 4,472 |
| Frontier Airlines | 75% | 18 min | 1.7% | 538 |
| Spirit Airlines | 73% | 20 min | 4.3% | 1,503 |
| American Airlines | 66% | 31 min | 2.4% | 1,625 |
| JetBlue Airways | 65% | 29 min | 2.6% | 2,570 |
Monthly on-time trend
Best time to fly from MCO to LGA
Aim for departures around 6 a.m. (95% on-time); avoid 6 p.m. departures (53%).
By day of week
| Day | On-time | Avg delay |
|---|---|---|
| Monday | 68% | 26 min |
| Tuesday | 75% | 19 min |
| Wednesdaybest | 77% | 17 min |
| Thursday | 70% | 25 min |
| Friday | 72% | 22 min |
| Saturday | 74% | 19 min |
| Sunday | 65% | 32 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 operations22%
- National airspace system39%
- Weather5%
Frequently asked questions
- How often are flights from MCO to LGA delayed?
- 29% of MCO–LGA 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 LGA?
- Delta Air Lines has the best on-time record on this route at 76%, based on 4,472 flights. 5 airlines flew MCO–LGA frequently enough to compare in this period.
- What is the best time of day to fly from MCO to LGA?
- Departures around 6 a.m. have the best record (95% on-time), while departures around 6 p.m. have the worst (53%). As on most US routes, delays accumulate through the day, so earlier flights are generally safer.
- How long is the flight from MCO to LGA?
- The scheduled MCO–LGA flight time averages 2h 41m over 950 miles. Actual arrival times vary — flights on this route land 15+ minutes late 29% of the time.
- How often are MCO to LGA flights cancelled?
- 3.2% of scheduled flights on this route were cancelled between 2024-07 and 2026-07 — several times the typical US rate, so consider earlier departures or backup options.
- What is the worst month to fly from MCO to LGA?
- July 2026 was the roughest month in this dataset, with only 55% of arrivals on time. The best was October 2024 at 88%. If your dates are flexible, that 34-point gap is worth planning around.
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Based on 10,708 flights, 2024-07–2026-07. Source: US DOT Bureau of Transportation Statistics. Updated 2026-09-28.