Tulsa (TUL) to Orlando (MCO): On-Time Performance
Data through May 2026
Tulsa (TUL) to Orlando (MCO) is a thinner route than most in this dataset — 158 departures over the past year, roughly 3 a week — so treat these numbers as indicative rather than definitive. Of the flights that did operate, 76% arrived on time.
- On-time
- 76%
- arrived <15 min late
- Avg delay
- 19 min
- completed flights
- Cancelled
- 0.8%
- Flights/day
- 0.43
- last 12 months
- Duration
- 2h 38m
- scheduled
- Distance
- 1,006 mi
Monthly on-time trend
Best time to fly from TUL to MCO
Aim for departures around 10 a.m. (83% on-time); avoid 4 p.m. departures (60%).
By day of week
| Day | On-time | Avg delay |
|---|---|---|
| Monday | 71% | 17 min |
| Wednesdaybest | 100% | 13 min |
| Thursday | 63% | 30 min |
| Friday | 79% | 9 min |
| Saturday | 84% | 15 min |
| Sunday | 72% | 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 aircraft36%
- Airline operations29%
- National airspace system29%
- Weather6%
Frequently asked questions
- How often are flights from TUL to MCO delayed?
- 24% of TUL–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 19 minutes.
- What is the best time of day to fly from TUL to MCO?
- Departures around 10 a.m. have the best record (83% on-time), while departures around 4 p.m. have the worst (60%). 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 38m over 1,006 miles. Actual arrival times vary — flights on this route land 15+ minutes late 24% of the time.
- How often are TUL to MCO flights cancelled?
- 0.8% of scheduled flights on this route were cancelled between 2024-06 and 2026-05, 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 84% on-time. Day-of-week differences on this route are meaningful — Thursday trails at 63%.
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Based on 264 flights, 2024-06–2026-05. Source: US DOT Bureau of Transportation Statistics. Updated 2026-07-01.