Tulsa (TUL) to Orlando (MCO): On-Time Performance
Data through July 2026
Tulsa (TUL) to Orlando (MCO) is a thinner route than most in this dataset — 175 departures over the past year, roughly 3 a week — so treat these numbers as indicative rather than definitive. Of the flights that did operate, 74% arrived on time.
- On-time
- 74%
- arrived <15 min late
- Avg delay
- 18 min
- completed flights
- Cancelled
- 0.7%
- Flights/day
- 0.48
- last 12 months
- Duration
- 2h 39m
- scheduled
- Distance
- 1,006 mi
Monthly on-time trend
Best time to fly from TUL to MCO
Aim for departures around 12 p.m. (81% on-time); avoid 4 p.m. departures (54%).
By day of week
| Day | On-time | Avg delay |
|---|---|---|
| Monday | 68% | 17 min |
| Tuesdaybest | 100% | 0 min |
| Wednesdaybest | 100% | 1 min |
| Thursday | 65% | 22 min |
| Friday | 68% | 16 min |
| Saturday | 83% | 15 min |
| Sunday | 68% | 27 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 operations21%
- National airspace system29%
- Weather6%
Frequently asked questions
- How often are flights from TUL to MCO delayed?
- 26% of TUL–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 18 minutes.
- What is the best time of day to fly from TUL to MCO?
- Departures around 12 p.m. have the best record (81% on-time), while departures around 4 p.m. have the worst (54%). As on most US routes, delays accumulate through the day, so earlier flights are generally safer.
- How long is the flight from TUL to MCO?
- The scheduled TUL–MCO flight time averages 2h 39m over 1,006 miles. Actual arrival times vary — flights on this route land 15+ minutes late 26% of the time.
- How often are TUL to MCO flights cancelled?
- 0.7% of scheduled flights on this route were cancelled between 2024-07 and 2026-07, at or below the national rate of 1.6%.
- What day of the week is most reliable for TUL to MCO?
- Saturday flights have the best record at 83% on-time. Day-of-week differences on this route are meaningful — Thursday trails at 65%.
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Based on 303 flights, 2024-07–2026-07. Source: US DOT Bureau of Transportation Statistics. Updated 2026-09-28.