Orlando (MCO) to Manchester (MHT): On-Time Performance
Data through July 2026
Orlando (MCO) to Manchester (MHT) effectively runs on two schedules. In January 2025, 98% of arrivals were on time; in February 2026 that fell to 60% — a 37-point seasonal swing. Across the full period the route averages 82% on-time against a national 78%. Morning departures also hold up better than evening ones (88% vs 63%), which matters most in the rough months.
- On-time
- 82%
- arrived <15 min late
- Avg delay
- 11 min
- completed flights
- Cancelled
- 0.6%
- Flights/day
- 2.3
- last 12 months
- Duration
- 2h 57m
- scheduled
- Distance
- 1,142 mi
Best airline from MCO to MHT
2 airlines flew this route regularly between 2024-07 and 2026-07.
| Airline | On-time | Avg delay | Cancelled | Flights |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Southwest Airlinesmost reliable | 83% | 10 min | 0.3% | 1,058 |
| JetBlue Airways | 82% | 12 min | 1.1% | 533 |
Monthly on-time trend
Best time to fly from MCO to MHT
Aim for departures around 6 a.m. (96% on-time); avoid 7 p.m. departures (54%).
By day of week
| Day | On-time | Avg delay |
|---|---|---|
| Monday | 80% | 13 min |
| Tuesday | 85% | 11 min |
| Wednesdaybest | 86% | 8 min |
| Thursday | 85% | 8 min |
| Friday | 84% | 9 min |
| Saturday | 79% | 13 min |
| Sunday | 78% | 16 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 operations32%
- National airspace system18%
- Weather4%
- Security1%
Frequently asked questions
- How often are flights from MCO to MHT delayed?
- 18% of MCO–MHT 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 11 minutes.
- Which airline is most reliable from MCO to MHT?
- Southwest Airlines has the best on-time record on this route at 83%, based on 1,058 flights. 2 airlines flew MCO–MHT frequently enough to compare in this period.
- What is the best time of day to fly from MCO to MHT?
- Departures around 6 a.m. have the best record (96% on-time), while departures around 7 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 MHT?
- The scheduled MCO–MHT flight time averages 2h 57m over 1,142 miles. Actual arrival times vary — flights on this route land 15+ minutes late 18% of the time.
- How often are MCO to MHT flights cancelled?
- 0.6% 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 MHT?
- February 2026 was the roughest month in this dataset, with only 60% of arrivals on time. The best was January 2025 at 98%. If your dates are flexible, that 37-point gap is worth planning around.
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Based on 1,591 flights, 2024-07–2026-07. Source: US DOT Bureau of Transportation Statistics. Updated 2026-09-28.