Orlando (MCO) to San Juan (SJU): On-Time Performance
Data through July 2026
The calendar drives reliability on MCO–SJU. November 2024 flights landed on schedule 88% of the time, but March 2026 dropped to 65% — a gap of 23 points. Across the full period the route averages 76% on-time against a national 78%. Morning departures also hold up better than evening ones (88% vs 64%), which matters most in the rough months.
- On-time
- 76%
- arrived <15 min late
- Avg delay
- 16 min
- completed flights
- Cancelled
- 1.1%
- Flights/day
- 17
- last 12 months
- Duration
- 2h 54m
- scheduled
- Distance
- 1,188 mi
Best airline from MCO to SJU
4 airlines flew this route regularly between 2024-07 and 2026-07.
| Airline | On-time | Avg delay | Cancelled | Flights |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Spirit Airlinesmost reliable | 78% | 15 min | 1.3% | 1,496 |
| JetBlue Airways | 78% | 17 min | 1.1% | 4,495 |
| Southwest Airlines | 75% | 14 min | 0.6% | 4,340 |
| Frontier Airlines | 74% | 20 min | 1.5% | 2,661 |
Monthly on-time trend
Best time to fly from MCO to SJU
Aim for departures around 6 a.m. (93% on-time); avoid 8 p.m. departures (57%).
By day of week
| Day | On-time | Avg delay |
|---|---|---|
| Monday | 75% | 21 min |
| Tuesdaybest | 81% | 12 min |
| Wednesday | 80% | 12 min |
| Thursday | 76% | 15 min |
| Friday | 76% | 16 min |
| Saturday | 74% | 17 min |
| Sunday | 72% | 19 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 operations38%
- National airspace system12%
- Weather5%
Frequently asked questions
- How often are flights from MCO to SJU delayed?
- 24% of MCO–SJU 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 SJU?
- Spirit Airlines has the best on-time record on this route at 78%, based on 1,496 flights. 4 airlines flew MCO–SJU frequently enough to compare in this period.
- What is the best time of day to fly from MCO to SJU?
- Departures around 6 a.m. have the best record (93% on-time), while departures around 8 p.m. have the worst (57%). As on most US routes, delays accumulate through the day, so earlier flights are generally safer.
- How long is the flight from MCO to SJU?
- The scheduled MCO–SJU flight time averages 2h 54m over 1,188 miles. Actual arrival times vary — flights on this route land 15+ minutes late 24% of the time.
- How often are MCO to SJU 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 SJU?
- March 2026 was the roughest month in this dataset, with only 65% of arrivals on time. The best was November 2024 at 88%. If your dates are flexible, that 23-point gap is worth planning around.
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Based on 12,992 flights, 2024-07–2026-07. Source: US DOT Bureau of Transportation Statistics. Updated 2026-09-28.