Rochester (ROC) to Orlando (MCO): On-Time Performance
Data through July 2026
When you fly ROC to MCO matters as much as anything else about the booking: the route swung from 94% on-time in November 2024 to just 49% in December 2024. Across the full period the route averages 71% on-time against a national 78%. Morning departures also hold up better than evening ones (87% vs 69%), which matters most in the rough months.
- On-time
- 71%
- arrived <15 min late
- Avg delay
- 22 min
- completed flights
- Cancelled
- 1.3%
- Flights/day
- 1.4
- last 12 months
- Duration
- 2h 52m
- scheduled
- Distance
- 1,033 mi
Best airline from ROC to MCO
3 airlines flew this route regularly between 2024-07 and 2026-07.
| Airline | On-time | Avg delay | Cancelled | Flights |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Spirit Airlinesmost reliable | 76% | 21 min | 2.4% | 460 |
| JetBlue Airways | 71% | 22 min | 1.1% | 92 |
| Southwest Airlines | 67% | 23 min | 0.5% | 627 |
Monthly on-time trend
Best time to fly from ROC to MCO
Aim for departures around 6 a.m. (88% on-time); avoid 3 p.m. departures (57%).
By day of week
| Day | On-time | Avg delay |
|---|---|---|
| Monday | 73% | 22 min |
| Tuesday | 74% | 21 min |
| Wednesdaybest | 76% | 15 min |
| Thursday | 72% | 17 min |
| Friday | 67% | 30 min |
| Saturday | 70% | 20 min |
| Sunday | 67% | 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 aircraft44%
- Airline operations23%
- National airspace system31%
- Weather3%
Frequently asked questions
- How often are flights from ROC to MCO delayed?
- 29% of ROC–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 ROC to MCO?
- Spirit Airlines has the best on-time record on this route at 76%, based on 460 flights. 3 airlines flew ROC–MCO frequently enough to compare in this period.
- What is the best time of day to fly from ROC to MCO?
- Departures around 6 a.m. have the best record (88% on-time), while departures around 3 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 ROC to MCO?
- The scheduled ROC–MCO flight time averages 2h 52m over 1,033 miles. Actual arrival times vary — flights on this route land 15+ minutes late 29% of the time.
- How often are ROC to MCO flights cancelled?
- 1.3% 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 ROC to MCO?
- December 2024 was the roughest month in this dataset, with only 49% of arrivals on time. The best was November 2024 at 94%. If your dates are flexible, that 46-point gap is worth planning around.
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Based on 1,179 flights, 2024-07–2026-07. Source: US DOT Bureau of Transportation Statistics. Updated 2026-09-28.