Orlando (MCO) to Ponce (PSE): On-Time Performance
Data through July 2026
Orlando (MCO) to Ponce (PSE) effectively runs on two schedules. In August 2025, 98% of arrivals were on time; in August 2024 that fell to 56% — a 42-point seasonal swing. Across the full period the route averages 80% on-time against a national 78%. Morning departures also hold up better than evening ones (91% vs 67%), which matters most in the rough months.
- On-time
- 80%
- arrived <15 min late
- Avg delay
- 14 min
- completed flights
- Cancelled
- 1.1%
- Flights/day
- 1.7
- last 12 months
- Duration
- 2h 55m
- scheduled
- Distance
- 1,178 mi
Best airline from MCO to PSE
2 airlines flew this route regularly between 2024-07 and 2026-07.
| Airline | On-time | Avg delay | Cancelled | Flights |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Frontier Airlinesmost reliable | 90% | 7 min | 1.1% | 447 |
| JetBlue Airways | 75% | 18 min | 1.0% | 776 |
Monthly on-time trend
Best time to fly from MCO to PSE
Aim for departures around 5 a.m. (95% on-time); avoid 6 p.m. departures (46%).
By day of week
| Day | On-time | Avg delay |
|---|---|---|
| Monday | 75% | 22 min |
| Tuesday | 79% | 13 min |
| Wednesdaybest | 88% | 6 min |
| Thursday | 82% | 13 min |
| Friday | 78% | 13 min |
| Saturday | 83% | 13 min |
| Sunday | 77% | 15 min |
What causes delays on this route
Share of total delay minutes by cause, as reported by carriers to the US DOT.
- Late-arriving aircraft44%
- Airline operations40%
- National airspace system10%
- Weather6%
Frequently asked questions
- How often are flights from MCO to PSE delayed?
- 20% of MCO–PSE 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 14 minutes.
- Which airline is most reliable from MCO to PSE?
- Frontier Airlines has the best on-time record on this route at 90%, based on 447 flights. 2 airlines flew MCO–PSE frequently enough to compare in this period.
- What is the best time of day to fly from MCO to PSE?
- Departures around 5 a.m. have the best record (95% on-time), while departures around 6 p.m. have the worst (46%). As on most US routes, delays accumulate through the day, so earlier flights are generally safer.
- How long is the flight from MCO to PSE?
- The scheduled MCO–PSE flight time averages 2h 55m over 1,178 miles. Actual arrival times vary — flights on this route land 15+ minutes late 20% of the time.
- How often are MCO to PSE flights cancelled?
- 1.1% 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 PSE?
- August 2024 was the roughest month in this dataset, with only 56% of arrivals on time. The best was August 2025 at 98%. If your dates are flexible, that 42-point gap is worth planning around.
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Based on 1,223 flights, 2024-07–2026-07. Source: US DOT Bureau of Transportation Statistics. Updated 2026-09-28.