Charlotte Amalie (STT) to Orlando (MCO): On-Time Performance
Data through July 2026
The calendar drives reliability on STT–MCO. November 2024 flights landed on schedule 93% of the time, but May 2025 dropped to 52% — a gap of 41 points. Across the full period the route averages 76% on-time against a national 78%.
- On-time
- 76%
- arrived <15 min late
- Avg delay
- 15 min
- completed flights
- Cancelled
- 1.9%
- Flights/day
- 1.1
- last 12 months
- Duration
- 3h 28m
- scheduled
- Distance
- 1,246 mi
Best airline from STT to MCO
2 airlines flew this route regularly between 2024-07 and 2026-07.
| Airline | On-time | Avg delay | Cancelled | Flights |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Spirit Airlinesmost reliable | 76% | 15 min | 2.3% | 738 |
| Southwest Airlines | 75% | 13 min | 0.0% | 177 |
Monthly on-time trend
Best time to fly from STT to MCO
Aim for departures around 4 p.m. (81% on-time); avoid 3 p.m. departures (72%).
By day of week
| Day | On-time | Avg delay |
|---|---|---|
| Monday | 73% | 24 min |
| Tuesday | 79% | 10 min |
| Wednesdaybest | 83% | 11 min |
| Thursday | 82% | 8 min |
| Friday | 77% | 14 min |
| Saturday | 67% | 19 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 aircraft54%
- Airline operations13%
- National airspace system29%
- Weather3%
- Security1%
Frequently asked questions
- How often are flights from STT to MCO delayed?
- 24% of STT–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 15 minutes.
- Which airline is most reliable from STT to MCO?
- Spirit Airlines has the best on-time record on this route at 76%, based on 738 flights. 2 airlines flew STT–MCO frequently enough to compare in this period.
- What is the best time of day to fly from STT to MCO?
- Departures around 4 p.m. have the best record (81% on-time), while departures around 3 p.m. have the worst (72%). As on most US routes, delays accumulate through the day, so earlier flights are generally safer.
- How long is the flight from STT to MCO?
- The scheduled STT–MCO flight time averages 3h 28m over 1,246 miles. Actual arrival times vary — flights on this route land 15+ minutes late 24% of the time.
- How often are STT to MCO flights cancelled?
- 1.9% 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 STT to MCO?
- May 2025 was the roughest month in this dataset, with only 52% of arrivals on time. The best was November 2024 at 93%. If your dates are flexible, that 41-point gap is worth planning around.
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Based on 915 flights, 2024-07–2026-07. Source: US DOT Bureau of Transportation Statistics. Updated 2026-09-28.