San Antonio (SAT) to Orlando (MCO): On-Time Performance
Data through July 2026
The calendar drives reliability on SAT–MCO. January 2025 flights landed on schedule 96% of the time, but July 2024 dropped to 63% — a gap of 33 points. Across the full period the route averages 80% on-time against a national 78%. Morning departures also hold up better than evening ones (92% vs 67%), which matters most in the rough months.
- On-time
- 80%
- arrived <15 min late
- Avg delay
- 17 min
- completed flights
- Cancelled
- 1.4%
- Flights/day
- 2.9
- last 12 months
- Duration
- 2h 38m
- scheduled
- Distance
- 1,041 mi
Best airline from SAT to MCO
3 airlines flew this route regularly between 2024-07 and 2026-07.
| Airline | On-time | Avg delay | Cancelled | Flights |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Frontier Airlinesmost reliable | 81% | 25 min | 2.1% | 285 |
| Spirit Airlines | 81% | 20 min | 3.6% | 532 |
| Southwest Airlines | 79% | 14 min | 0.5% | 1,560 |
Monthly on-time trend
Best time to fly from SAT to MCO
Aim for departures around 8 a.m. (96% on-time); avoid 2 p.m. departures (62%).
By day of week
| Day | On-time | Avg delay |
|---|---|---|
| Monday | 79% | 25 min |
| Tuesdaybest | 84% | 12 min |
| Wednesday | 84% | 15 min |
| Thursday | 76% | 19 min |
| Friday | 80% | 13 min |
| Saturday | 78% | 13 min |
| Sunday | 79% | 19 min |
What causes delays on this route
Share of total delay minutes by cause, as reported by carriers to the US DOT.
- Late-arriving aircraft42%
- Airline operations25%
- National airspace system29%
- Weather3%
Frequently asked questions
- How often are flights from SAT to MCO delayed?
- 20% of SAT–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 17 minutes.
- Which airline is most reliable from SAT to MCO?
- Frontier Airlines has the best on-time record on this route at 81%, based on 285 flights. 3 airlines flew SAT–MCO frequently enough to compare in this period.
- What is the best time of day to fly from SAT to MCO?
- Departures around 8 a.m. have the best record (96% on-time), while departures around 2 p.m. have the worst (62%). As on most US routes, delays accumulate through the day, so earlier flights are generally safer.
- How long is the flight from SAT to MCO?
- The scheduled SAT–MCO flight time averages 2h 38m over 1,041 miles. Actual arrival times vary — flights on this route land 15+ minutes late 20% of the time.
- How often are SAT to MCO flights cancelled?
- 1.4% 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 SAT to MCO?
- July 2024 was the roughest month in this dataset, with only 63% of arrivals on time. The best was January 2025 at 96%. If your dates are flexible, that 33-point gap is worth planning around.
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Based on 2,377 flights, 2024-07–2026-07. Source: US DOT Bureau of Transportation Statistics. Updated 2026-09-28.