West Palm Beach/Palm Beach (PBI) to Orlando (MCO): On-Time Performance
Data through July 2026
West Palm Beach/Palm Beach (PBI) to Orlando (MCO) effectively runs on two schedules. In June 2026, 97% of arrivals were on time; in March 2026 that fell to 73% — a 24-point seasonal swing. Across the full period the route averages 85% on-time against a national 78%. Morning departures also hold up better than evening ones (97% vs 70%), which matters most in the rough months.
- On-time
- 85%
- arrived <15 min late
- Avg delay
- 10 min
- completed flights
- Cancelled
- 0.7%
- Flights/day
- 1.7
- last 12 months
- Duration
- 1h 1m
- scheduled
- Distance
- 141 mi
Monthly on-time trend
Best time to fly from PBI to MCO
Aim for departures around 6 a.m. (97% on-time); avoid 6 p.m. departures (57%).
By day of week
| Day | On-time | Avg delay |
|---|---|---|
| Monday | 83% | 13 min |
| Tuesday | 88% | 7 min |
| Wednesday | 90% | 6 min |
| Thursday | 83% | 10 min |
| Fridaybest | 91% | 9 min |
| Saturday | 82% | 14 min |
| Sunday | 77% | 13 min |
What causes delays on this route
Share of total delay minutes by cause, as reported by carriers to the US DOT.
- Late-arriving aircraft58%
- Airline operations13%
- National airspace system27%
- Weather3%
Frequently asked questions
- How often are flights from PBI to MCO delayed?
- 15% of PBI–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 10 minutes.
- What is the best time of day to fly from PBI to MCO?
- Departures around 6 a.m. have the best record (97% on-time), while departures around 6 p.m. have the worst (57%). As on most US routes, delays accumulate through the day, so earlier flights are generally safer.
- How long is the flight from PBI to MCO?
- The scheduled PBI–MCO flight time averages 1h 1m over 141 miles. Actual arrival times vary — flights on this route land 15+ minutes late 15% of the time.
- How often are PBI to MCO 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 is the worst month to fly from PBI to MCO?
- March 2026 was the roughest month in this dataset, with only 73% of arrivals on time. The best was June 2026 at 97%. If your dates are flexible, that 24-point gap is worth planning around.
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Based on 607 flights, 2024-07–2026-07. Source: US DOT Bureau of Transportation Statistics. Updated 2026-09-28.