Milwaukee (MKE) to Orlando (MCO): On-Time Performance
Data through July 2026
Milwaukee (MKE) to Orlando (MCO) effectively runs on two schedules. In October 2024, 92% of arrivals were on time; in July 2025 that fell to 65% — a 27-point seasonal swing. Across the full period the route averages 80% on-time against a national 78%. Morning departures also hold up better than evening ones (90% vs 69%), which matters most in the rough months.
- On-time
- 80%
- arrived <15 min late
- Avg delay
- 14 min
- completed flights
- Cancelled
- 1.2%
- Flights/day
- 3.9
- last 12 months
- Duration
- 2h 46m
- scheduled
- Distance
- 1,066 mi
Best airline from MKE to MCO
3 airlines flew this route regularly between 2024-07 and 2026-07.
| Airline | On-time | Avg delay | Cancelled | Flights |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Spirit Airlinesmost reliable | 85% | 13 min | 2.8% | 393 |
| Southwest Airlines | 80% | 12 min | 0.9% | 2,332 |
| Frontier Airlines | 77% | 27 min | 1.9% | 316 |
Monthly on-time trend
Best time to fly from MKE to MCO
Aim for departures around 5 a.m. (93% on-time); avoid 4 p.m. departures (59%).
By day of week
| Day | On-time | Avg delay |
|---|---|---|
| Monday | 80% | 14 min |
| Tuesdaybest | 85% | 13 min |
| Wednesday | 83% | 10 min |
| Thursday | 81% | 12 min |
| Friday | 80% | 12 min |
| Saturday | 79% | 11 min |
| Sunday | 74% | 24 min |
What causes delays on this route
Share of total delay minutes by cause, as reported by carriers to the US DOT.
- Late-arriving aircraft43%
- Airline operations26%
- National airspace system26%
- Weather5%
Frequently asked questions
- How often are flights from MKE to MCO delayed?
- 20% of MKE–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 MKE to MCO?
- Spirit Airlines has the best on-time record on this route at 85%, based on 393 flights. 3 airlines flew MKE–MCO frequently enough to compare in this period.
- What is the best time of day to fly from MKE to MCO?
- Departures around 5 a.m. have the best record (93% 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 MKE to MCO?
- The scheduled MKE–MCO flight time averages 2h 46m over 1,066 miles. Actual arrival times vary — flights on this route land 15+ minutes late 20% of the time.
- How often are MKE to MCO flights cancelled?
- 1.2% 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 MKE to MCO?
- July 2025 was the roughest month in this dataset, with only 65% of arrivals on time. The best was October 2024 at 92%. If your dates are flexible, that 27-point gap is worth planning around.
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Based on 3,041 flights, 2024-07–2026-07. Source: US DOT Bureau of Transportation Statistics. Updated 2026-09-28.