Orlando (MCO) to Miami (MIA): On-Time Performance
Data through July 2026
The calendar drives reliability on MCO–MIA. October 2024 flights landed on schedule 93% of the time, but July 2025 dropped to 69% — a gap of 24 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 59%), which matters most in the rough months.
- On-time
- 77%
- arrived <15 min late
- Avg delay
- 20 min
- completed flights
- Cancelled
- 1.5%
- Flights/day
- 10
- last 12 months
- Duration
- 1h 15m
- scheduled
- Distance
- 192 mi
Best airline from MCO to MIA
4 airlines flew this route regularly between 2024-07 and 2026-07.
| Airline | On-time | Avg delay | Cancelled | Flights |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Delta Air Linesmost reliable | 83% | 18 min | 2.7% | 413 |
| Republic Airways | 81% | 15 min | 0.7% | 586 |
| American Airlines | 77% | 20 min | 1.5% | 6,219 |
| Southwest Airlines | 68% | 19 min | 1.0% | 610 |
Monthly on-time trend
Best time to fly from MCO to MIA
Aim for departures around 6 a.m. (93% on-time); avoid 9 p.m. departures (33%).
By day of week
| Day | On-time | Avg delay |
|---|---|---|
| Monday | 77% | 21 min |
| Tuesdaybest | 82% | 14 min |
| Wednesday | 79% | 16 min |
| Thursday | 77% | 21 min |
| Friday | 78% | 19 min |
| Saturday | 76% | 19 min |
| Sunday | 69% | 27 min |
What causes delays on this route
Share of total delay minutes by cause, as reported by carriers to the US DOT.
- Late-arriving aircraft51%
- Airline operations25%
- National airspace system13%
- Weather11%
Frequently asked questions
- How often are flights from MCO to MIA delayed?
- 23% of MCO–MIA 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 20 minutes.
- Which airline is most reliable from MCO to MIA?
- Delta Air Lines has the best on-time record on this route at 83%, based on 413 flights. 4 airlines flew MCO–MIA frequently enough to compare in this period.
- What is the best time of day to fly from MCO to MIA?
- Departures around 6 a.m. have the best record (93% on-time), while departures around 9 p.m. have the worst (33%). As on most US routes, delays accumulate through the day, so earlier flights are generally safer.
- How long is the flight from MCO to MIA?
- The scheduled MCO–MIA flight time averages 1h 15m over 192 miles. Actual arrival times vary — flights on this route land 15+ minutes late 23% of the time.
- How often are MCO to MIA flights cancelled?
- 1.5% 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 MIA?
- July 2025 was the roughest month in this dataset, with only 69% of arrivals on time. The best was October 2024 at 93%. If your dates are flexible, that 24-point gap is worth planning around.
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Based on 7,830 flights, 2024-07–2026-07. Source: US DOT Bureau of Transportation Statistics. Updated 2026-09-28.