Richmond (RIC) to Orlando (MCO): On-Time Performance
Data through July 2026
The calendar drives reliability on RIC–MCO. October 2024 flights landed on schedule 91% of the time, but July 2024 dropped to 40% — a gap of 52 points. Across the full period the route averages 72% on-time against a national 78%. Morning departures also hold up better than evening ones (88% vs 61%), which matters most in the rough months.
- On-time
- 72%
- arrived <15 min late
- Avg delay
- 22 min
- completed flights
- Cancelled
- 1.8%
- Flights/day
- 3.3
- last 12 months
- Duration
- 2h 12m
- scheduled
- Distance
- 667 mi
Best airline from RIC to MCO
3 airlines flew this route regularly between 2024-07 and 2026-07.
| Airline | On-time | Avg delay | Cancelled | Flights |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| JetBlue Airwaysmost reliable | 74% | 21 min | 2.0% | 1,308 |
| Southwest Airlines | 73% | 20 min | 0.7% | 408 |
| Spirit Airlines | 67% | 27 min | 2.2% | 451 |
Monthly on-time trend
Best time to fly from RIC to MCO
Aim for departures around 5 a.m. (95% on-time); avoid 5 p.m. departures (49%).
By day of week
| Day | On-time | Avg delay |
|---|---|---|
| Monday | 70% | 23 min |
| Tuesday | 78% | 13 min |
| Wednesdaybest | 81% | 13 min |
| Thursday | 74% | 21 min |
| Friday | 74% | 25 min |
| Saturday | 71% | 25 min |
| Sunday | 61% | 29 min |
What causes delays on this route
Share of total delay minutes by cause, as reported by carriers to the US DOT.
- Late-arriving aircraft49%
- Airline operations23%
- National airspace system26%
- Weather3%
Frequently asked questions
- How often are flights from RIC to MCO delayed?
- 28% of RIC–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 22 minutes.
- Which airline is most reliable from RIC to MCO?
- JetBlue Airways has the best on-time record on this route at 74%, based on 1,308 flights. 3 airlines flew RIC–MCO frequently enough to compare in this period.
- What is the best time of day to fly from RIC to MCO?
- Departures around 5 a.m. have the best record (95% on-time), while departures around 5 p.m. have the worst (49%). As on most US routes, delays accumulate through the day, so earlier flights are generally safer.
- How long is the flight from RIC to MCO?
- The scheduled RIC–MCO flight time averages 2h 12m over 667 miles. Actual arrival times vary — flights on this route land 15+ minutes late 28% of the time.
- How often are RIC to MCO flights cancelled?
- 1.8% of scheduled flights on this route were cancelled between 2024-07 and 2026-07, slightly above the national rate of 1.6%.
- What is the worst month to fly from RIC to MCO?
- July 2024 was the roughest month in this dataset, with only 40% of arrivals on time. The best was October 2024 at 91%. If your dates are flexible, that 52-point gap is worth planning around.
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Based on 2,183 flights, 2024-07–2026-07. Source: US DOT Bureau of Transportation Statistics. Updated 2026-09-28.