Orlando (MCO) to Syracuse (SYR): On-Time Performance
Data through July 2026
The calendar drives reliability on MCO–SYR. May 2026 flights landed on schedule 90% of the time, but August 2024 dropped to 63% — a gap of 27 points. Across the full period the route averages 79% on-time against a national 78%. Morning departures also hold up better than evening ones (88% vs 71%), which matters most in the rough months.
- On-time
- 79%
- arrived <15 min late
- Avg delay
- 15 min
- completed flights
- Cancelled
- 1.0%
- Flights/day
- 1.9
- last 12 months
- Duration
- 2h 50m
- scheduled
- Distance
- 1,053 mi
Best airline from MCO to SYR
2 airlines flew this route regularly between 2024-07 and 2026-07.
| Airline | On-time | Avg delay | Cancelled | Flights |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Frontier Airlinesmost reliable | 81% | 12 min | 1.7% | 346 |
| JetBlue Airways | 78% | 15 min | 0.8% | 1,188 |
Monthly on-time trend
Best time to fly from MCO to SYR
Aim for departures around 6 a.m. (95% on-time); avoid 3 p.m. departures (53%).
By day of week
| Day | On-time | Avg delay |
|---|---|---|
| Monday | 77% | 15 min |
| Tuesday | 81% | 13 min |
| Wednesdaybest | 83% | 11 min |
| Thursday | 80% | 12 min |
| Friday | 79% | 16 min |
| Saturday | 78% | 15 min |
| Sunday | 73% | 18 min |
What causes delays on this route
Share of total delay minutes by cause, as reported by carriers to the US DOT.
- Late-arriving aircraft39%
- Airline operations38%
- National airspace system18%
- Weather4%
Frequently asked questions
- How often are flights from MCO to SYR delayed?
- 22% of MCO–SYR 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 15 minutes.
- Which airline is most reliable from MCO to SYR?
- Frontier Airlines has the best on-time record on this route at 81%, based on 346 flights. 2 airlines flew MCO–SYR frequently enough to compare in this period.
- What is the best time of day to fly from MCO to SYR?
- Departures around 6 a.m. have the best record (95% on-time), while departures around 3 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 SYR?
- The scheduled MCO–SYR flight time averages 2h 50m over 1,053 miles. Actual arrival times vary — flights on this route land 15+ minutes late 22% of the time.
- How often are MCO to SYR flights cancelled?
- 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 SYR?
- August 2024 was the roughest month in this dataset, with only 63% of arrivals on time. The best was May 2026 at 90%. If your dates are flexible, that 27-point gap is worth planning around.
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Based on 1,569 flights, 2024-07–2026-07. Source: US DOT Bureau of Transportation Statistics. Updated 2026-09-28.