Orlando (MCO) to Portland (PWM): On-Time Performance
Data through May 2026
Orlando (MCO) to Portland (PWM) is a thinner route than most in this dataset — 101 departures over the past year, roughly 2 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
- 17 min
- completed flights
- Cancelled
- 1.5%
- Flights/day
- 0.28
- last 12 months
- Duration
- 3h 6m
- scheduled
- Distance
- 1,214 mi
Best airline from MCO to PWM
2 airlines flew this route regularly between 2024-06 and 2026-05.
| Airline | On-time | Avg delay | Cancelled | Flights |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| JetBlue Airwaysmost reliable | 80% | 18 min | 0.6% | 164 |
| Frontier Airlines | 76% | 16 min | 2.4% | 169 |
Monthly on-time trend
Best time to fly from MCO to PWM
Aim for departures around 6 a.m. (92% on-time); avoid 1 p.m. departures (62%).
By day of week
| Day | On-time | Avg delay |
|---|---|---|
| Monday | 72% | 26 min |
| Tuesdaybest | 94% | 2 min |
| Wednesday | 85% | 13 min |
| Thursday | 81% | 13 min |
| Friday | 71% | 17 min |
| Saturday | 73% | 18 min |
| Sunday | 80% | 14 min |
What causes delays on this route
Share of total delay minutes by cause, as reported by carriers to the US DOT.
- Late-arriving aircraft60%
- Airline operations21%
- National airspace system14%
- Weather6%
Frequently asked questions
- How often are flights from MCO to PWM delayed?
- 23% of MCO–PWM 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 17 minutes.
- Which airline is most reliable from MCO to PWM?
- JetBlue Airways has the best on-time record on this route at 80%, based on 164 flights. 2 airlines flew MCO–PWM frequently enough to compare in this period.
- What is the best time of day to fly from MCO to PWM?
- Departures around 6 a.m. have the best record (92% on-time), while departures around 1 p.m. have the worst (62%). As on most US routes, delays accumulate through the day, so earlier flights are generally safer.
- How long is the flight from MCO to PWM?
- The scheduled MCO–PWM flight time averages 3h 6m over 1,214 miles. Actual arrival times vary — flights on this route land 15+ minutes late 23% of the time.
- How often are MCO to PWM flights cancelled?
- 1.5% of scheduled flights on this route were cancelled between 2024-06 and 2026-05, at or below the national rate of 1.6%.
- What day of the week is most reliable for MCO to PWM?
- Wednesday flights have the best record at 85% on-time. Day-of-week differences on this route are meaningful — Monday trails at 72%.
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Based on 339 flights, 2024-06–2026-05. Source: US DOT Bureau of Transportation Statistics. Updated 2026-07-01.