Providence (PVD) to Orlando (MCO): On-Time Performance
Data through May 2026
Providence (PVD) to Orlando (MCO) effectively runs on two schedules. In November 2024, 95% of arrivals were on time; in July 2024 that fell to 59% — a 35-point seasonal swing. Across the full period the route averages 78% on-time against a national 78%. Morning departures also hold up better than evening ones (87% vs 66%), which matters most in the rough months.
- On-time
- 78%
- arrived <15 min late
- Avg delay
- 15 min
- completed flights
- Cancelled
- 1.3%
- Flights/day
- 4.4
- last 12 months
- Duration
- 3h 3m
- scheduled
- Distance
- 1,072 mi
Best airline from PVD to MCO
2 airlines flew this route regularly between 2024-06 and 2026-05.
| Airline | On-time | Avg delay | Cancelled | Flights |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Southwest Airlinesmost reliable | 79% | 14 min | 1.0% | 1,918 |
| JetBlue Airways | 76% | 18 min | 1.6% | 1,336 |
Monthly on-time trend
Best time to fly from PVD to MCO
Aim for departures around 5 a.m. (96% on-time); avoid 9 p.m. departures (55%).
By day of week
| Day | On-time | Avg delay |
|---|---|---|
| Monday | 76% | 16 min |
| Tuesday | 81% | 12 min |
| Wednesdaybest | 82% | 13 min |
| Thursday | 77% | 16 min |
| Friday | 78% | 16 min |
| Saturday | 79% | 14 min |
| Sunday | 70% | 22 min |
What causes delays on this route
Share of total delay minutes by cause, as reported by carriers to the US DOT.
- Late-arriving aircraft46%
- Airline operations18%
- National airspace system34%
- Weather2%
Frequently asked questions
- How often are flights from PVD to MCO delayed?
- 22% of PVD–MCO flights arrived 15 or more minutes late (the US DOT definition of a delay) between 2024-06 and 2026-05. The average arrival delay across completed flights was 15 minutes.
- Which airline is most reliable from PVD to MCO?
- Southwest Airlines has the best on-time record on this route at 79%, based on 1,918 flights. 2 airlines flew PVD–MCO frequently enough to compare in this period.
- What is the best time of day to fly from PVD to MCO?
- Departures around 5 a.m. have the best record (96% on-time), while departures around 9 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 PVD to MCO?
- The scheduled PVD–MCO flight time averages 3h 3m over 1,072 miles. Actual arrival times vary — flights on this route land 15+ minutes late 22% of the time.
- How often are PVD to MCO flights cancelled?
- 1.3% of scheduled flights on this route were cancelled between 2024-06 and 2026-05, at or below the national rate of 1.6%.
- What is the worst month to fly from PVD to MCO?
- July 2024 was the roughest month in this dataset, with only 59% of arrivals on time. The best was November 2024 at 95%. If your dates are flexible, that 35-point gap is worth planning around.
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Based on 3,254 flights, 2024-06–2026-05. Source: US DOT Bureau of Transportation Statistics. Updated 2026-07-01.