San Diego (SAN) to Orlando (MCO): On-Time Performance
Data through May 2026
The calendar drives reliability on SAN–MCO. April 2026 flights landed on schedule 90% of the time, but December 2024 dropped to 48% — a gap of 42 points. Across the full period the route averages 75% on-time against a national 78%.
- On-time
- 75%
- arrived <15 min late
- Avg delay
- 14 min
- completed flights
- Cancelled
- 0.7%
- Flights/day
- 2.8
- last 12 months
- Duration
- 4h 53m
- scheduled
- Distance
- 2,149 mi
Best airline from SAN to MCO
2 airlines flew this route regularly between 2024-06 and 2026-05.
| Airline | On-time | Avg delay | Cancelled | Flights |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Southwest Airlinesmost reliable | 77% | 12 min | 0.4% | 446 |
| Alaska Airlines | 74% | 15 min | 0.8% | 1,249 |
Monthly on-time trend
Best time to fly from SAN to MCO
Aim for departures around 9 p.m. (86% on-time); avoid 9 a.m. departures (67%).
By day of week
| Day | On-time | Avg delay |
|---|---|---|
| Monday | 76% | 16 min |
| Tuesdaybest | 82% | 9 min |
| Wednesday | 79% | 12 min |
| Thursday | 71% | 17 min |
| Friday | 69% | 17 min |
| Saturday | 74% | 13 min |
| Sunday | 74% | 15 min |
What causes delays on this route
Share of total delay minutes by cause, as reported by carriers to the US DOT.
- Late-arriving aircraft34%
- Airline operations22%
- National airspace system40%
- Weather4%
- Security1%
Frequently asked questions
- How often are flights from SAN to MCO delayed?
- 25% of SAN–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 14 minutes.
- Which airline is most reliable from SAN to MCO?
- Southwest Airlines has the best on-time record on this route at 77%, based on 446 flights. 2 airlines flew SAN–MCO frequently enough to compare in this period.
- What is the best time of day to fly from SAN to MCO?
- Departures around 9 p.m. have the best record (86% on-time), while departures around 9 a.m. have the worst (67%). As on most US routes, delays accumulate through the day, so earlier flights are generally safer.
- How long is the flight from SAN to MCO?
- The scheduled SAN–MCO flight time averages 4h 53m over 2,149 miles. Actual arrival times vary — flights on this route land 15+ minutes late 25% of the time.
- How often are SAN to MCO flights cancelled?
- 0.7% 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 SAN to MCO?
- December 2024 was the roughest month in this dataset, with only 48% of arrivals on time. The best was April 2026 at 90%. If your dates are flexible, that 42-point gap is worth planning around.
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Based on 1,695 flights, 2024-06–2026-05. Source: US DOT Bureau of Transportation Statistics. Updated 2026-07-01.