Orlando (MCO) to Rochester (ROC): On-Time Performance
Data through May 2026
Orlando (MCO) to Rochester (ROC) effectively runs on two schedules. In September 2024, 94% of arrivals were on time; in December 2025 that fell to 54% — a 40-point seasonal swing. Across the full period the route averages 79% on-time against a national 78%. Morning departures also hold up better than evening ones (83% vs 62%), which matters most in the rough months.
- On-time
- 79%
- arrived <15 min late
- Avg delay
- 12 min
- completed flights
- Cancelled
- 1.1%
- Flights/day
- 1.3
- last 12 months
- Duration
- 2h 45m
- scheduled
- Distance
- 1,033 mi
Best airline from MCO to ROC
2 airlines flew this route regularly between 2024-06 and 2026-05.
| Airline | On-time | Avg delay | Cancelled | Flights |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Spirit Airlinesmost reliable | 82% | 13 min | 1.6% | 489 |
| Southwest Airlines | 77% | 12 min | 0.7% | 598 |
Monthly on-time trend
Best time to fly from MCO to ROC
Aim for departures around 8 a.m. (90% on-time); avoid 6 p.m. departures (66%).
By day of week
| Day | On-time | Avg delay |
|---|---|---|
| Monday | 79% | 14 min |
| Tuesday | 81% | 12 min |
| Wednesdaybest | 86% | 6 min |
| Thursday | 84% | 11 min |
| Friday | 72% | 14 min |
| Saturday | 79% | 10 min |
| Sunday | 76% | 16 min |
What causes delays on this route
Share of total delay minutes by cause, as reported by carriers to the US DOT.
- Late-arriving aircraft21%
- Airline operations44%
- National airspace system31%
- Weather5%
Frequently asked questions
- How often are flights from MCO to ROC delayed?
- 21% of MCO–ROC 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 12 minutes.
- Which airline is most reliable from MCO to ROC?
- Spirit Airlines has the best on-time record on this route at 82%, based on 489 flights. 2 airlines flew MCO–ROC frequently enough to compare in this period.
- What is the best time of day to fly from MCO to ROC?
- Departures around 8 a.m. have the best record (90% on-time), while departures around 6 p.m. have the worst (66%). As on most US routes, delays accumulate through the day, so earlier flights are generally safer.
- How long is the flight from MCO to ROC?
- The scheduled MCO–ROC flight time averages 2h 45m over 1,033 miles. Actual arrival times vary — flights on this route land 15+ minutes late 21% of the time.
- How often are MCO to ROC flights cancelled?
- 1.1% 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 ROC?
- December 2025 was the roughest month in this dataset, with only 54% of arrivals on time. The best was September 2024 at 94%. If your dates are flexible, that 40-point gap is worth planning around.
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Based on 1,136 flights, 2024-06–2026-05. Source: US DOT Bureau of Transportation Statistics. Updated 2026-07-01.