Orlando (MCO) to Tulsa (TUL): On-Time Performance
Data through July 2026
Orlando (MCO) to Tulsa (TUL) is a thinner route than most in this dataset — 175 departures over the past year, roughly 3 a week — so treat these numbers as indicative rather than definitive. Of the flights that did operate, 67% arrived on time, noticeably below the national average of 78%.
- On-time
- 67%
- arrived <15 min late
- Avg delay
- 25 min
- completed flights
- Cancelled
- 0.7%
- Flights/day
- 0.48
- last 12 months
- Duration
- 2h 51m
- scheduled
- Distance
- 1,006 mi
Monthly on-time trend
Best time to fly from MCO to TUL
Aim for departures around 2 p.m. (79% on-time); avoid 5 p.m. departures (39%).
By day of week
| Day | On-time | Avg delay |
|---|---|---|
| Monday | 57% | 31 min |
| Tuesday | 88% | 26 min |
| Wednesdaybest | 100% | 0 min |
| Thursday | 70% | 18 min |
| Friday | 64% | 26 min |
| Saturday | 68% | 21 min |
| Sunday | 67% | 33 min |
What causes delays on this route
Share of total delay minutes by cause, as reported by carriers to the US DOT.
- Late-arriving aircraft47%
- Airline operations16%
- National airspace system17%
- Weather21%
Frequently asked questions
- How often are flights from MCO to TUL delayed?
- 33% of MCO–TUL 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 25 minutes.
- What is the best time of day to fly from MCO to TUL?
- Departures around 2 p.m. have the best record (79% on-time), while departures around 5 p.m. have the worst (39%). As on most US routes, delays accumulate through the day, so earlier flights are generally safer.
- How long is the flight from MCO to TUL?
- The scheduled MCO–TUL flight time averages 2h 51m over 1,006 miles. Actual arrival times vary — flights on this route land 15+ minutes late 33% of the time.
- How often are MCO to TUL flights cancelled?
- 0.7% of scheduled flights on this route were cancelled between 2024-07 and 2026-07, at or below the national rate of 1.6%.
- What day of the week is most reliable for MCO to TUL?
- Thursday flights have the best record at 70% on-time. Day-of-week differences on this route are meaningful — Monday trails at 57%.
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Based on 303 flights, 2024-07–2026-07. Source: US DOT Bureau of Transportation Statistics. Updated 2026-09-28.