Phoenix (PHX) to Orlando (MCO): On-Time Performance
Data through July 2026
Phoenix (PHX) to Orlando (MCO) effectively runs on two schedules. In January 2025, 89% of arrivals were on time; in March 2026 that fell to 55% — a 34-point seasonal swing. Across the full period the route averages 77% on-time against a national 78%.
- On-time
- 77%
- arrived <15 min late
- Avg delay
- 14 min
- completed flights
- Cancelled
- 0.9%
- Flights/day
- 5.1
- last 12 months
- Duration
- 4h 8m
- scheduled
- Distance
- 1,849 mi
Best airline from PHX to MCO
3 airlines flew this route regularly between 2024-07 and 2026-07.
| Airline | On-time | Avg delay | Cancelled | Flights |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Southwest Airlinesmost reliable | 78% | 12 min | 0.8% | 1,582 |
| American Airlines | 77% | 14 min | 0.8% | 1,640 |
| Frontier Airlines | 73% | 18 min | 1.9% | 464 |
Monthly on-time trend
Best time to fly from PHX to MCO
Aim for departures around 6 a.m. (92% on-time); avoid 2 p.m. departures (55%).
By day of week
| Day | On-time | Avg delay |
|---|---|---|
| Monday | 79% | 13 min |
| Tuesday | 77% | 12 min |
| Wednesdaybest | 81% | 11 min |
| Thursday | 72% | 17 min |
| Friday | 78% | 12 min |
| Saturday | 78% | 12 min |
| Sunday | 73% | 18 min |
What causes delays on this route
Share of total delay minutes by cause, as reported by carriers to the US DOT.
- Late-arriving aircraft35%
- Airline operations48%
- National airspace system16%
- Weather1%
Frequently asked questions
- How often are flights from PHX to MCO delayed?
- 23% of PHX–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 PHX to MCO?
- Southwest Airlines has the best on-time record on this route at 78%, based on 1,582 flights. 3 airlines flew PHX–MCO frequently enough to compare in this period.
- What is the best time of day to fly from PHX to MCO?
- Departures around 6 a.m. have the best record (92% on-time), while departures around 2 p.m. have the worst (55%). As on most US routes, delays accumulate through the day, so earlier flights are generally safer.
- How long is the flight from PHX to MCO?
- The scheduled PHX–MCO flight time averages 4h 8m over 1,849 miles. Actual arrival times vary — flights on this route land 15+ minutes late 23% of the time.
- How often are PHX to MCO flights cancelled?
- 0.9% 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 PHX to MCO?
- March 2026 was the roughest month in this dataset, with only 55% of arrivals on time. The best was January 2025 at 89%. If your dates are flexible, that 34-point gap is worth planning around.
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Based on 3,686 flights, 2024-07–2026-07. Source: US DOT Bureau of Transportation Statistics. Updated 2026-09-28.