Rochester (ROC) to Orlando (MCO): On-Time Performance
Data through May 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 73% on-time against a national 78%. Morning departures also hold up better than evening ones (87% vs 70%), which matters most in the rough months.
- On-time
- 73%
- arrived <15 min late
- Avg delay
- 21 min
- completed flights
- Cancelled
- 1.2%
- Flights/day
- 1.3
- last 12 months
- Duration
- 2h 52m
- scheduled
- Distance
- 1,033 mi
Best airline from ROC to MCO
2 airlines flew this route regularly between 2024-06 and 2026-05.
| Airline | On-time | Avg delay | Cancelled | Flights |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Spirit Airlinesmost reliable | 76% | 21 min | 2.2% | 490 |
| Southwest Airlines | 69% | 21 min | 0.5% | 597 |
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 (59%).
By day of week
| Day | On-time | Avg delay |
|---|---|---|
| Monday | 76% | 19 min |
| Tuesdaybest | 76% | 18 min |
| Wednesday | 75% | 15 min |
| Thursday | 76% | 17 min |
| Friday | 70% | 29 min |
| Saturday | 71% | 20 min |
| Sunday | 68% | 26 min |
What causes delays on this route
Share of total delay minutes by cause, as reported by carriers to the US DOT.
- Late-arriving aircraft39%
- Airline operations25%
- National airspace system32%
- Weather4%
Frequently asked questions
- How often are flights from ROC to MCO delayed?
- 27% of ROC–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 21 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 490 flights. 2 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 (59%). 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 27% of the time.
- How often are ROC to MCO flights cancelled?
- 1.2% 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 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 1,136 flights, 2024-06–2026-05. Source: US DOT Bureau of Transportation Statistics. Updated 2026-07-01.