Knoxville (TYS) to Orlando (MCO): On-Time Performance
Data through May 2026
Knoxville (TYS) to Orlando (MCO) is a thinner route than most in this dataset — 208 departures over the past year, roughly 4 a week — so treat these numbers as indicative rather than definitive. Of the flights that did operate, 83% arrived on time.
- On-time
- 83%
- arrived <15 min late
- Avg delay
- 18 min
- completed flights
- Cancelled
- 1.4%
- Flights/day
- 0.57
- last 12 months
- Duration
- 1h 42m
- scheduled
- Distance
- 532 mi
Best airline from TYS to MCO
2 airlines flew this route regularly between 2024-06 and 2026-05.
| Airline | On-time | Avg delay | Cancelled | Flights |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Southwest Airlinesmost reliable | 86% | 9 min | 1.1% | 88 |
| Allegiant Air | 86% | 15 min | 0.8% | 246 |
Monthly on-time trend
Best time to fly from TYS to MCO
Aim for departures around 6 a.m. (91% on-time); avoid 4 p.m. departures (63%).
By day of week
| Day | On-time | Avg delay |
|---|---|---|
| Monday | 88% | 17 min |
| Tuesday | 86% | 10 min |
| Wednesday | 75% | 28 min |
| Thursday | 74% | 59 min |
| Friday | 86% | 8 min |
| Saturdaybest | 90% | 13 min |
| Sunday | 52% | 25 min |
What causes delays on this route
Share of total delay minutes by cause, as reported by carriers to the US DOT.
- Late-arriving aircraft17%
- Airline operations52%
- National airspace system27%
- Weather5%
Frequently asked questions
- How often are flights from TYS to MCO delayed?
- 17% of TYS–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 18 minutes.
- Which airline is most reliable from TYS to MCO?
- Southwest Airlines has the best on-time record on this route at 86%, based on 88 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 4 p.m. have the worst (63%). 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 17% of the time.
- How often are TYS to MCO flights cancelled?
- 1.4% of scheduled flights on this route were cancelled between 2024-06 and 2026-05, at or below the national rate of 1.6%.
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Based on 365 flights, 2024-06–2026-05. Source: US DOT Bureau of Transportation Statistics. Updated 2026-07-01.