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Route · ALB → MCO · 2020–2025 BTS data

Albany to Orlando

According to PlainFlights' route traffic ranking (BTS On-Time Performance total flights), ALB to MCO (Albany to Orlando) ranks #2319 of 4927 tracked domestic routes by total flights (most flights = #1).

Data updated 2026-06-13

75.3%
On-time
-3.7 pts
vs US avg
75 min
Delay when late
5,409
Flights
#2319 of 4927
Corpus placement

Cancelled

1.0%

Best Month

Oct 2024 92%

Worst Month

Mar 2024 58%

Distance

1,073 mi

Carriers

8

Monthly Performance

Recent 24 months of route data.

Period Flights Delayed Cancelled Diverted Carriers
Dec 2025 82 26 1 0 WN,B6
Nov 2025 90 21 0 0 B6,WN
Oct 2025 69 8 0 0 B6,WN
Sep 2025 63 7 0 0 WN,B6
Aug 2025 93 33 0 3 WN,B6
Jul 2025 79 23 1 1 B6,WN
Jun 2025 75 18 1 0 B6,WN
May 2025 97 30 0 5 B6,WN
Apr 2025 124 21 0 0 WN,B6
Mar 2025 115 22 1 0 B6,WN
Feb 2025 115 30 2 0 B6,WN
Jan 2025 111 39 3 0 B6,WN
Dec 2024 109 33 0 1 B6,WN
Nov 2024 111 9 0 0 B6,WN
Oct 2024 87 7 5 0 WN,B6
Sep 2024 86 12 0 0 WN,B6
Aug 2024 95 29 0 0 B6,WN
Jul 2024 70 16 1 1 B6,WN
Jun 2024 68 19 1 0 B6,WN
May 2024 88 23 2 0 B6,WN
Apr 2024 94 19 0 0 B6,WN
Mar 2024 98 41 4 0 B6,WN
Feb 2024 90 20 0 0 B6,WN
Jan 2024 88 26 1 0 B6,WN

ALB–MCO seasonal on-time pattern

Best: November (83.2%) · weakest: July (64.2%)

60%65%70%75%80%85% JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec 73.2%

Strongest calendar month

November

83.2% on-time · ~78 flights/mo

Busiest calendar month

March

~96 flights/mo avg

Weakest calendar month

July

64.2% on-time · ~74 flights/mo

Cancellation Rate

1.0%

23 of 2,197 flights

Diversion Rate

0.5%

11 of 2,197 flights

Explore origin & destination

On-time and delay data for the airports this route connects.

ALB - Albany

Full on-time, delay-cause, and seasonal performance for Albany, NY.

ALB on-time profile

MCO - Orlando

Full on-time, delay-cause, and seasonal performance for Orlando, FL.

MCO on-time profile

Compare the two airports

See ALB and MCO side by side on delays, cancellations, and reliability.

Compare ALB vs MCO

Origin-hub reliability standing

Mid-pack among ALB departures

From ALB, this corridor sits with 11 other 75–85% on-time routes out of 14 tracked departures, not the hub's reliability leaders (3 at ≥85%) and not the softest ( 0 below 75%). Destination: Orlando · fleet on-time rank #4414 of 4927.

What the Data Says About ALB to MCO

The Albany to Orlando corridor (ALB to MCO) posts a 75.3% on-time rate on the lower edge of the average band, based on 5,409 tracked flights. Late flights run 75.4 minutes behind on average. 8 carriers cover the 1,073-mile route; over the last 24 months, 23 of 2,197 flights were cancelled (1.0%) and 0.5% diverted.

The monthly split is wide on this route: Oct 2024 posted the strongest performance at 92% on-time, while Mar 2024 came in at just 58% - a 34-point swing worth factoring into travel timing.

On the multi-year calendar, ALB–MCO peaks in November at 83.2% on-time while March carries the heaviest traffic (~96 flights per month) ; the softest month is July at 64.2%, a 19.0-point swing that repeats because the corridor's weather and holiday mix stays stable year to year.

Frequently Asked Questions

Where does ALB to MCO rank among US routes by traffic? ▼
According to PlainFlights' route traffic ranking, ALB to MCO ranks #2319 of 4927 tracked domestic routes by total flights (most flights = #1). That ordinal matches our busiest-routes listing (total_flights DESC). See /methodology#corpus-placement for the exact sort basis.
How often are flights delayed from ALB to MCO? ▼
Flights from Albany to Orlando have a 75.3% on-time rate based on 5,409 flights. The average delay is 75.4 minutes. The best recent month was Oct 2024 with 92% on-time.
What is the cancellation rate for ALB to MCO? ▼
Over the last 24 months, 1.0% of flights on this route were cancelled (23 of 2,197 flights) and 0.5% were diverted.
How far is the flight from ALB to MCO? ▼
The flight distance from Albany (ALB) to Orlando (MCO) is approximately 1,073 miles. This route is served by 8 carriers.
When is the best time to fly from ALB to MCO? ▼
The best recent month for on-time performance was Oct 2024 (92% on-time). The worst was Mar 2024 (58% on-time). Consider booking during months with historically better performance.

Airports on this route

ALB Airport

Albany
MCO Airport

Orlando
Data source

Data Source: Bureau of Transportation Statistics (BTS), On-Time Performance Data. Statistics reflect cumulative performance across all available reporting periods.

Read our methodology - how this data is sourced, computed, and verified.

Using ALB–MCO data

ALB–MCO is mid-pack at 75.3% on-time; month and carrier mix move more than the corridor headline.

  • Compare ALB and MCO airport profiles: delay causes and top routes differ even on the same corridor. ALB airport
  • If your dates flex, November (83.2% on-time) beats July (64.2%) on this corridor. Seasonal chart
  • 4 other routes post a similar 75.3% on-time rate; compare before you commit to this pairing. Similar routes

On-time rate reflects the BTS historical average across all reporting carriers on this origin–destination pair, not any single flight or booking recommendation.

Data sourced from U.S. Department of Transportation Bureau of Transportation Statistics (BTS) On-Time Performance data. See our methodology for details. Retrieved and formatted by PlainFlights

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