Manchester (MHT) to Orlando (MCO): On-Time Performance
Data through July 2026
Manchester (MHT) to Orlando (MCO) effectively runs on two schedules. In November 2024, 97% of arrivals were on time; in July 2025 that fell to 58% — a 39-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 (87% vs 73%), which matters most in the rough months.
- On-time
- 77%
- arrived <15 min late
- Avg delay
- 17 min
- completed flights
- Cancelled
- 0.8%
- Flights/day
- 2.3
- last 12 months
- Duration
- 3h 17m
- scheduled
- Distance
- 1,142 mi
Best airline from MHT to MCO
2 airlines flew this route regularly between 2024-07 and 2026-07.
| Airline | On-time | Avg delay | Cancelled | Flights |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Southwest Airlinesmost reliable | 79% | 14 min | 0.5% | 1,057 |
| JetBlue Airways | 73% | 22 min | 1.5% | 533 |
Monthly on-time trend
Best time to fly from MHT to MCO
Aim for departures around 6 a.m. (92% on-time); avoid 4 p.m. departures (59%).
By day of week
| Day | On-time | Avg delay |
|---|---|---|
| Monday | 73% | 22 min |
| Tuesday | 76% | 19 min |
| Wednesday | 82% | 10 min |
| Thursday | 80% | 13 min |
| Fridaybest | 82% | 11 min |
| Saturday | 77% | 17 min |
| Sunday | 71% | 23 min |
What causes delays on this route
Share of total delay minutes by cause, as reported by carriers to the US DOT.
- Late-arriving aircraft42%
- Airline operations21%
- National airspace system36%
- Weather1%
Frequently asked questions
- How often are flights from MHT to MCO delayed?
- 23% of MHT–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 17 minutes.
- Which airline is most reliable from MHT to MCO?
- Southwest Airlines has the best on-time record on this route at 79%, based on 1,057 flights. 2 airlines flew MHT–MCO frequently enough to compare in this period.
- What is the best time of day to fly from MHT to MCO?
- Departures around 6 a.m. have the best record (92% on-time), while departures around 4 p.m. have the worst (59%). As on most US routes, delays accumulate through the day, so earlier flights are generally safer.
- How long is the flight from MHT to MCO?
- The scheduled MHT–MCO flight time averages 3h 17m over 1,142 miles. Actual arrival times vary — flights on this route land 15+ minutes late 23% of the time.
- How often are MHT to MCO flights cancelled?
- 0.8% 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 MHT to MCO?
- July 2025 was the roughest month in this dataset, with only 58% of arrivals on time. The best was November 2024 at 97%. If your dates are flexible, that 39-point gap is worth planning around.
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Based on 1,590 flights, 2024-07–2026-07. Source: US DOT Bureau of Transportation Statistics. Updated 2026-09-28.