Orlando (MCO) to Knoxville (TYS): On-Time Performance
Data through July 2026
Orlando (MCO) to Knoxville (TYS) is a thinner route than most in this dataset — 264 departures over the past year, roughly 5 a week — so treat these numbers as indicative rather than definitive. Of the flights that did operate, 70% arrived on time, noticeably below the national average of 78%.
- On-time
- 70%
- arrived <15 min late
- Avg delay
- 22 min
- completed flights
- Cancelled
- 0.5%
- Flights/day
- 0.72
- last 12 months
- Duration
- 1h 47m
- scheduled
- Distance
- 532 mi
Best airline from MCO to TYS
2 airlines flew this route regularly between 2024-07 and 2026-07.
| Airline | On-time | Avg delay | Cancelled | Flights |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Southwest Airlinesmost reliable | 75% | 18 min | 0.0% | 149 |
| Allegiant Air | 66% | 24 min | 0.8% | 256 |
Monthly on-time trend
Best time to fly from MCO to TYS
Aim for departures around 4 p.m. (76% on-time); avoid 9 p.m. departures (37%).
By day of week
| Day | On-time | Avg delay |
|---|---|---|
| Monday | 65% | 25 min |
| Tuesdaybest | 82% | 16 min |
| Wednesday | 73% | 25 min |
| Thursday | 68% | 18 min |
| Friday | 66% | 23 min |
| Saturday | 80% | 16 min |
| Sunday | 78% | 12 min |
What causes delays on this route
Share of total delay minutes by cause, as reported by carriers to the US DOT.
- Late-arriving aircraft41%
- Airline operations25%
- National airspace system23%
- Weather11%
Frequently asked questions
- How often are flights from MCO to TYS delayed?
- 30% of MCO–TYS 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 22 minutes.
- Which airline is most reliable from MCO to TYS?
- Southwest Airlines has the best on-time record on this route at 75%, based on 149 flights. 2 airlines flew MCO–TYS frequently enough to compare in this period.
- What is the best time of day to fly from MCO to TYS?
- Departures around 4 p.m. have the best record (76% on-time), while departures around 9 p.m. have the worst (37%). As on most US routes, delays accumulate through the day, so earlier flights are generally safer.
- How long is the flight from MCO to TYS?
- The scheduled MCO–TYS flight time averages 1h 47m over 532 miles. Actual arrival times vary — flights on this route land 15+ minutes late 30% of the time.
- How often are MCO to TYS flights cancelled?
- 0.5% of scheduled flights on this route were cancelled between 2024-07 and 2026-07, at or below the national rate of 1.6%.
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Based on 423 flights, 2024-07–2026-07. Source: US DOT Bureau of Transportation Statistics. Updated 2026-09-28.