Chicago (MDW) to Orlando (MCO): On-Time Performance
Data through July 2026
Chicago (MDW) to Orlando (MCO) effectively runs on two schedules. In October 2024, 92% of arrivals were on time; in July 2024 that fell to 59% — a 34-point seasonal swing. Across the full period the route averages 77% on-time against a national 78%. Morning departures also hold up better than evening ones (86% vs 62%), which matters most in the rough months.
- On-time
- 77%
- arrived <15 min late
- Avg delay
- 14 min
- completed flights
- Cancelled
- 1.5%
- Flights/day
- 7.6
- last 12 months
- Duration
- 2h 38m
- scheduled
- Distance
- 990 mi
Best airline from MDW to MCO
2 airlines flew this route regularly between 2024-07 and 2026-07.
| Airline | On-time | Avg delay | Cancelled | Flights |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Frontier Airlinesmost reliable | 80% | 22 min | 3.4% | 503 |
| Southwest Airlines | 77% | 13 min | 1.3% | 5,275 |
Monthly on-time trend
Best time to fly from MDW to MCO
Aim for departures around 5 a.m. (92% on-time); avoid 9 p.m. departures (52%).
By day of week
| Day | On-time | Avg delay |
|---|---|---|
| Monday | 77% | 16 min |
| Tuesdaybest | 83% | 10 min |
| Wednesday | 79% | 11 min |
| Thursday | 78% | 13 min |
| Friday | 75% | 16 min |
| Saturday | 76% | 12 min |
| Sunday | 72% | 20 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 operations33%
- National airspace system26%
- Weather2%
Frequently asked questions
- How often are flights from MDW to MCO delayed?
- 23% of MDW–MCO 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 14 minutes.
- Which airline is most reliable from MDW to MCO?
- Frontier Airlines has the best on-time record on this route at 80%, based on 503 flights. 2 airlines flew MDW–MCO frequently enough to compare in this period.
- What is the best time of day to fly from MDW to MCO?
- Departures around 5 a.m. have the best record (92% on-time), while departures around 9 p.m. have the worst (52%). As on most US routes, delays accumulate through the day, so earlier flights are generally safer.
- How long is the flight from MDW to MCO?
- The scheduled MDW–MCO flight time averages 2h 38m over 990 miles. Actual arrival times vary — flights on this route land 15+ minutes late 23% of the time.
- How often are MDW to MCO flights cancelled?
- 1.5% 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 MDW to MCO?
- July 2024 was the roughest month in this dataset, with only 59% of arrivals on time. The best was October 2024 at 92%. If your dates are flexible, that 34-point gap is worth planning around.
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Based on 5,778 flights, 2024-07–2026-07. Source: US DOT Bureau of Transportation Statistics. Updated 2026-09-28.