Portland (PWM) to Orlando (MCO): On-Time Performance
Data through May 2026
Portland (PWM) to Orlando (MCO) is a thinner route than most in this dataset — 101 departures over the past year, roughly 2 a week — so treat these numbers as indicative rather than definitive. Of the flights that did operate, 75% arrived on time.
- On-time
- 75%
- arrived <15 min late
- Avg delay
- 25 min
- completed flights
- Cancelled
- 2.9%
- Flights/day
- 0.28
- last 12 months
- Duration
- 3h 30m
- scheduled
- Distance
- 1,214 mi
Best airline from PWM to MCO
2 airlines flew this route regularly between 2024-06 and 2026-05.
| Airline | On-time | Avg delay | Cancelled | Flights |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| JetBlue Airwaysmost reliable | 79% | 23 min | 0.6% | 164 |
| Frontier Airlines | 72% | 27 min | 5.3% | 169 |
Monthly on-time trend
Best time to fly from PWM to MCO
Aim for departures around 10 a.m. (84% on-time); avoid 4 p.m. departures (71%).
By day of week
| Day | On-time | Avg delay |
|---|---|---|
| Monday | 68% | 30 min |
| Tuesday | 82% | 10 min |
| Wednesdaybest | 85% | 12 min |
| Thursday | 75% | 13 min |
| Friday | 74% | 39 min |
| Saturday | 74% | 22 min |
| Sunday | 75% | 43 min |
What causes delays on this route
Share of total delay minutes by cause, as reported by carriers to the US DOT.
- Late-arriving aircraft53%
- Airline operations25%
- National airspace system21%
- Weather1%
Frequently asked questions
- How often are flights from PWM to MCO delayed?
- 25% of PWM–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 25 minutes.
- Which airline is most reliable from PWM to MCO?
- JetBlue Airways has the best on-time record on this route at 79%, based on 164 flights. 2 airlines flew PWM–MCO frequently enough to compare in this period.
- What is the best time of day to fly from PWM to MCO?
- Departures around 10 a.m. have the best record (84% on-time), while departures around 4 p.m. have the worst (71%). As on most US routes, delays accumulate through the day, so earlier flights are generally safer.
- How long is the flight from PWM to MCO?
- The scheduled PWM–MCO flight time averages 3h 30m over 1,214 miles. Actual arrival times vary — flights on this route land 15+ minutes late 25% of the time.
- How often are PWM to MCO flights cancelled?
- 2.9% of scheduled flights on this route were cancelled between 2024-06 and 2026-05, slightly above the national rate of 1.6%.
- What day of the week is most reliable for PWM to MCO?
- Wednesday flights have the best record at 85% on-time. Day-of-week differences on this route are meaningful — Monday trails at 68%.
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Based on 339 flights, 2024-06–2026-05. Source: US DOT Bureau of Transportation Statistics. Updated 2026-07-01.