Orlando (MCO) to Providence (PVD): On-Time Performance
Data through July 2026
Orlando (MCO) to Providence (PVD) effectively runs on two schedules. In September 2024, 89% of arrivals were on time; in August 2025 that fell to 58% — a 31-point seasonal swing. Across the full period the route averages 76% on-time against a national 78%. Morning departures also hold up better than evening ones (89% vs 63%), which matters most in the rough months.
- On-time
- 76%
- arrived <15 min late
- Avg delay
- 16 min
- completed flights
- Cancelled
- 1.4%
- Flights/day
- 4.4
- last 12 months
- Duration
- 2h 48m
- scheduled
- Distance
- 1,072 mi
Best airline from MCO to PVD
2 airlines flew this route regularly between 2024-07 and 2026-07.
| Airline | On-time | Avg delay | Cancelled | Flights |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Southwest Airlinesmost reliable | 78% | 14 min | 1.1% | 1,976 |
| JetBlue Airways | 74% | 20 min | 1.7% | 1,392 |
Monthly on-time trend
Best time to fly from MCO to PVD
Aim for departures around 6 a.m. (96% on-time); avoid 8 p.m. departures (60%).
By day of week
| Day | On-time | Avg delay |
|---|---|---|
| Monday | 71% | 21 min |
| Tuesday | 82% | 10 min |
| Wednesdaybest | 84% | 11 min |
| Thursday | 74% | 19 min |
| Friday | 78% | 14 min |
| Saturday | 77% | 16 min |
| Sunday | 69% | 23 min |
What causes delays on this route
Share of total delay minutes by cause, as reported by carriers to the US DOT.
- Late-arriving aircraft50%
- Airline operations28%
- National airspace system16%
- Weather6%
- Security1%
Frequently asked questions
- How often are flights from MCO to PVD delayed?
- 24% of MCO–PVD 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 16 minutes.
- Which airline is most reliable from MCO to PVD?
- Southwest Airlines has the best on-time record on this route at 78%, based on 1,976 flights. 2 airlines flew MCO–PVD frequently enough to compare in this period.
- What is the best time of day to fly from MCO to PVD?
- Departures around 6 a.m. have the best record (96% on-time), while departures around 8 p.m. have the worst (60%). As on most US routes, delays accumulate through the day, so earlier flights are generally safer.
- How long is the flight from MCO to PVD?
- The scheduled MCO–PVD flight time averages 2h 48m over 1,072 miles. Actual arrival times vary — flights on this route land 15+ minutes late 24% of the time.
- How often are MCO to PVD flights cancelled?
- 1.4% 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 PVD?
- August 2025 was the roughest month in this dataset, with only 58% of arrivals on time. The best was September 2024 at 89%. If your dates are flexible, that 31-point gap is worth planning around.
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Based on 3,368 flights, 2024-07–2026-07. Source: US DOT Bureau of Transportation Statistics. Updated 2026-09-28.