Knoxville (TYS) to Orlando (MCO): On-Time Performance
Data through July 2026
Knoxville (TYS) to Orlando (MCO) is a thinner route than most in this dataset — 264 departures over the past year, roughly 5 a week — so treat these numbers as indicative rather than definitive. Of the flights that did operate, 78% arrived on time.
- On-time
- 78%
- arrived <15 min late
- Avg delay
- 16 min
- completed flights
- Cancelled
- 1.2%
- Flights/day
- 0.72
- last 12 months
- Duration
- 1h 42m
- scheduled
- Distance
- 532 mi
Best airline from TYS to MCO
2 airlines flew this route regularly between 2024-07 and 2026-07.
| Airline | On-time | Avg delay | Cancelled | Flights |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Allegiant Airmost reliable | 81% | 13 min | 0.8% | 256 |
| Southwest Airlines | 77% | 10 min | 0.7% | 149 |
Monthly on-time trend
Best time to fly from TYS to MCO
Aim for departures around 6 a.m. (91% on-time); avoid 7 p.m. departures (33%).
By day of week
| Day | On-time | Avg delay |
|---|---|---|
| Monday | 81% | 10 min |
| Tuesday | 81% | 10 min |
| Wednesday | 73% | 24 min |
| Thursday | 79% | 44 min |
| Friday | 80% | 12 min |
| Saturdaybest | 87% | 13 min |
| Sunday | 42% | 28 min |
What causes delays on this route
Share of total delay minutes by cause, as reported by carriers to the US DOT.
- Late-arriving aircraft33%
- Airline operations36%
- National airspace system27%
- Weather5%
Frequently asked questions
- How often are flights from TYS to MCO delayed?
- 22% of TYS–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 16 minutes.
- Which airline is most reliable from TYS to MCO?
- Allegiant Air has the best on-time record on this route at 81%, based on 256 flights. 2 airlines flew TYS–MCO frequently enough to compare in this period.
- What is the best time of day to fly from TYS to MCO?
- Departures around 6 a.m. have the best record (91% on-time), while departures around 7 p.m. have the worst (33%). As on most US routes, delays accumulate through the day, so earlier flights are generally safer.
- How long is the flight from TYS to MCO?
- The scheduled TYS–MCO flight time averages 1h 42m over 532 miles. Actual arrival times vary — flights on this route land 15+ minutes late 22% of the time.
- How often are TYS to MCO flights cancelled?
- 1.2% of scheduled flights on this route were cancelled between 2024-07 and 2026-07, at or below the national rate of 1.6%.
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Based on 423 flights, 2024-07–2026-07. Source: US DOT Bureau of Transportation Statistics. Updated 2026-09-28.