Orlando (MCO) to Charlotte Amalie (STT): On-Time Performance
Data through May 2026
Orlando (MCO) to Charlotte Amalie (STT) effectively runs on two schedules. In September 2024, 93% of arrivals were on time; in December 2025 that fell to 52% — a 41-point seasonal swing. Across the full period the route averages 80% on-time against a national 78%.
- On-time
- 80%
- arrived <15 min late
- Avg delay
- 13 min
- completed flights
- Cancelled
- 0.8%
- Flights/day
- 1.2
- last 12 months
- Duration
- 2h 57m
- scheduled
- Distance
- 1,246 mi
Best airline from MCO to STT
2 airlines flew this route regularly between 2024-06 and 2026-05.
| Airline | On-time | Avg delay | Cancelled | Flights |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Southwest Airlinesmost reliable | 82% | 7 min | 0.0% | 116 |
| Spirit Airlines | 80% | 14 min | 0.9% | 770 |
Monthly on-time trend
Best time to fly from MCO to STT
Aim for departures around 12 p.m. (84% on-time); avoid 11 a.m. departures (76%).
By day of week
| Day | On-time | Avg delay |
|---|---|---|
| Monday | 79% | 17 min |
| Tuesday | 84% | 10 min |
| Wednesdaybest | 88% | 6 min |
| Thursday | 82% | 8 min |
| Friday | 80% | 15 min |
| Saturday | 73% | 20 min |
| Sunday | 77% | 15 min |
What causes delays on this route
Share of total delay minutes by cause, as reported by carriers to the US DOT.
- Late-arriving aircraft19%
- Airline operations42%
- National airspace system34%
- Weather4%
- Security2%
Frequently asked questions
- How often are flights from MCO to STT delayed?
- 20% of MCO–STT 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 13 minutes.
- Which airline is most reliable from MCO to STT?
- Southwest Airlines has the best on-time record on this route at 82%, based on 116 flights. 2 airlines flew MCO–STT frequently enough to compare in this period.
- What is the best time of day to fly from MCO to STT?
- Departures around 12 p.m. have the best record (84% on-time), while departures around 11 a.m. have the worst (76%). As on most US routes, delays accumulate through the day, so earlier flights are generally safer.
- How long is the flight from MCO to STT?
- The scheduled MCO–STT flight time averages 2h 57m over 1,246 miles. Actual arrival times vary — flights on this route land 15+ minutes late 20% of the time.
- How often are MCO to STT flights cancelled?
- 0.8% 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 STT?
- December 2025 was the roughest month in this dataset, with only 52% of arrivals on time. The best was September 2024 at 93%. If your dates are flexible, that 41-point gap is worth planning around.
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Based on 886 flights, 2024-06–2026-05. Source: US DOT Bureau of Transportation Statistics. Updated 2026-07-01.