Orlando (MCO) to Oklahoma City (OKC): On-Time Performance
Data through May 2026
Orlando (MCO) to Oklahoma City (OKC) is a thinner route than most in this dataset — 345 departures over the past year, roughly 7 a week — so treat these numbers as indicative rather than definitive. Of the flights that did operate, 78% arrived on time.
- On-time
- 78%
- arrived <15 min late
- Avg delay
- 14 min
- completed flights
- Cancelled
- 1.2%
- Flights/day
- 0.95
- last 12 months
- Duration
- 3h 2m
- scheduled
- Distance
- 1,069 mi
Best airline from MCO to OKC
2 airlines flew this route regularly between 2024-06 and 2026-05.
| Airline | On-time | Avg delay | Cancelled | Flights |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Southwest Airlinesmost reliable | 78% | 14 min | 1.1% | 630 |
| Frontier Airlines | 77% | 21 min | 1.6% | 63 |
Monthly on-time trend
Best time to fly from MCO to OKC
Aim for departures around 11 a.m. (86% on-time); avoid 6 p.m. departures (57%).
By day of week
| Day | On-time | Avg delay |
|---|---|---|
| Monday | 75% | 21 min |
| Tuesday | 74% | 18 min |
| Wednesdaybest | 85% | 10 min |
| Thursday | 84% | 7 min |
| Friday | 84% | 8 min |
| Saturday | 73% | 15 min |
| Sunday | 73% | 19 min |
What causes delays on this route
Share of total delay minutes by cause, as reported by carriers to the US DOT.
- Late-arriving aircraft35%
- Airline operations34%
- National airspace system22%
- Weather8%
- Security2%
Frequently asked questions
- How often are flights from MCO to OKC delayed?
- 22% of MCO–OKC 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 14 minutes.
- Which airline is most reliable from MCO to OKC?
- Southwest Airlines has the best on-time record on this route at 78%, based on 630 flights. 2 airlines flew MCO–OKC frequently enough to compare in this period.
- What is the best time of day to fly from MCO to OKC?
- Departures around 11 a.m. have the best record (86% on-time), while departures around 6 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 OKC?
- The scheduled MCO–OKC flight time averages 3h 2m over 1,069 miles. Actual arrival times vary — flights on this route land 15+ minutes late 22% of the time.
- How often are MCO to OKC flights cancelled?
- 1.2% 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 OKC?
- May 2026 was the roughest month in this dataset, with only 63% of arrivals on time. The best was October 2024 at 96%. If your dates are flexible, that 33-point gap is worth planning around.
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Based on 693 flights, 2024-06–2026-05. Source: US DOT Bureau of Transportation Statistics. Updated 2026-07-01.