Orlando (MCO) to Louisville (SDF): On-Time Performance
Data through July 2026
The calendar drives reliability on MCO–SDF. September 2025 flights landed on schedule 95% of the time, but July 2024 dropped to 61% — a gap of 34 points. Across the full period the route averages 76% on-time against a national 78%. Morning departures also hold up better than evening ones (90% vs 59%), which matters most in the rough months.
- On-time
- 76%
- arrived <15 min late
- Avg delay
- 17 min
- completed flights
- Cancelled
- 1.7%
- Flights/day
- 2.3
- last 12 months
- Duration
- 2h 13m
- scheduled
- Distance
- 719 mi
Best airline from MCO to SDF
2 airlines flew this route regularly between 2024-07 and 2026-07.
| Airline | On-time | Avg delay | Cancelled | Flights |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Spirit Airlinesmost reliable | 76% | 20 min | 2.5% | 315 |
| Southwest Airlines | 76% | 16 min | 1.6% | 1,446 |
Monthly on-time trend
Best time to fly from MCO to SDF
Aim for departures around 7 a.m. (95% on-time); avoid 8 p.m. departures (53%).
By day of week
| Day | On-time | Avg delay |
|---|---|---|
| Monday | 76% | 21 min |
| Tuesday | 81% | 12 min |
| Wednesdaybest | 83% | 9 min |
| Thursday | 78% | 14 min |
| Friday | 79% | 15 min |
| Saturday | 72% | 18 min |
| Sunday | 66% | 24 min |
What causes delays on this route
Share of total delay minutes by cause, as reported by carriers to the US DOT.
- Late-arriving aircraft46%
- Airline operations31%
- National airspace system20%
- Weather3%
Frequently asked questions
- How often are flights from MCO to SDF delayed?
- 24% of MCO–SDF 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 17 minutes.
- Which airline is most reliable from MCO to SDF?
- Spirit Airlines has the best on-time record on this route at 76%, based on 315 flights. 2 airlines flew MCO–SDF frequently enough to compare in this period.
- What is the best time of day to fly from MCO to SDF?
- Departures around 7 a.m. have the best record (95% on-time), while departures around 8 p.m. have the worst (53%). As on most US routes, delays accumulate through the day, so earlier flights are generally safer.
- How long is the flight from MCO to SDF?
- The scheduled MCO–SDF flight time averages 2h 13m over 719 miles. Actual arrival times vary — flights on this route land 15+ minutes late 24% of the time.
- How often are MCO to SDF flights cancelled?
- 1.7% of scheduled flights on this route were cancelled between 2024-07 and 2026-07, slightly above the national rate of 1.6%.
- What is the worst month to fly from MCO to SDF?
- July 2024 was the roughest month in this dataset, with only 61% of arrivals on time. The best was September 2025 at 95%. If your dates are flexible, that 34-point gap is worth planning around.
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Based on 1,789 flights, 2024-07–2026-07. Source: US DOT Bureau of Transportation Statistics. Updated 2026-09-28.