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Route · AUS → MCO · 2020–2025 BTS data

Austin to Orlando

According to PlainFlights' route traffic ranking (BTS On-Time Performance total flights), AUS to MCO (Austin to Orlando) ranks #716 of 4927 tracked domestic routes by total flights (most flights = #1).

Data updated 2026-06-13

76.5%
On-time
-2.5 pts
vs US avg
71 min
Delay when late
13,807
Flights
#716 of 4927
Corpus placement

Cancelled

1.2%

Best Month

Jan 2025 89%

Worst Month

May 2024 66%

Distance

994 mi

Carriers

34

Monthly Performance

Recent 24 months of route data.

Period Flights Delayed Cancelled Diverted Carriers
Dec 2025 239 63 1 0 DL,WN,F9,NK
Nov 2025 229 57 3 0 DL,F9,NK,WN
Oct 2025 213 62 1 1 WN,DL,F9,NK
Sep 2025 157 19 0 0 WN,DL,F9
Aug 2025 173 45 1 2 WN,F9,NK,DL
Jul 2025 254 81 5 1 NK,WN,DL,F9
Jun 2025 247 84 1 1 NK,WN,DL,F9
May 2025 229 72 3 2 NK,WN,DL,F9
Apr 2025 222 42 0 0 DL,F9,NK,WN
Mar 2025 244 35 4 0 WN,DL,F9,NK
Feb 2025 175 42 0 0 WN,DL,NK
Jan 2025 180 20 1 0 DL,WN,NK
Dec 2024 200 43 0 0 DL,NK,WN
Nov 2024 187 30 0 0 NK,WN,DL
Oct 2024 189 31 14 0 WN,DL,NK,AA
Sep 2024 188 25 1 0 WN,NK,AA,DL
Aug 2024 200 31 6 1 AA,DL,NK,WN
Jul 2024 273 81 4 0 AA,DL,NK,WN
Jun 2024 263 61 0 1 AA,DL,NK,WN
May 2024 276 95 3 2 AA,DL,NK,WN
Apr 2024 262 46 2 2 AA,DL,NK,WN
Mar 2024 269 73 8 0 AA,DL,NK,WN
Feb 2024 216 32 0 0 AA,DL,NK,WN
Jan 2024 248 65 4 0 AA,DL,NK,WN

AUS–MCO seasonal on-time pattern

Best: September (82.2%) · weakest: July (69.5%)

65%70%75%80%85% JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec 75.3%

Strongest calendar month

September

82.2% on-time · ~173 flights/mo

Busiest calendar month

March

~217 flights/mo avg

Weakest calendar month

July

69.5% on-time · ~209 flights/mo

Cancellation Rate

1.2%

62 of 5,333 flights

Diversion Rate

0.2%

13 of 5,333 flights

Explore origin & destination

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

AUS - Austin

Full on-time, delay-cause, and seasonal performance for Austin, TX.

AUS 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 AUS and MCO side by side on delays, cancellations, and reliability.

Compare AUS vs MCO

Origin-hub reliability standing

Mid-pack among AUS departures

From AUS, this corridor sits with 45 other 75–85% on-time routes out of 55 tracked departures, not the hub's reliability leaders (3 at ≥85%) and not the softest ( 7 below 75%). Destination: Orlando · fleet on-time rank #4200 of 4927.

What the Data Says About AUS to MCO

The Austin to Orlando corridor (AUS to MCO) posts a 76.5% on-time rate on the lower edge of the average band, based on 13,807 tracked flights. Late flights run 71.3 minutes behind on average. 34 carriers cover the 994-mile route; over the last 24 months, 62 of 5,333 flights were cancelled (1.2%) and 0.2% diverted.

The monthly split is wide on this route: Jan 2025 posted the strongest performance at 89% on-time, while May 2024 came in at just 66% - a 23-point swing worth factoring into travel timing.

On the multi-year calendar, AUS–MCO peaks in September at 82.2% on-time while March carries the heaviest traffic (~217 flights per month) ; the softest month is July at 69.5%, a 12.7-point swing that repeats because the corridor's weather and holiday mix stays stable year to year.

Frequently Asked Questions

Where does AUS to MCO rank among US routes by traffic? ▼
According to PlainFlights' route traffic ranking, AUS to MCO ranks #716 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 AUS to MCO? ▼
Flights from Austin to Orlando have a 76.5% on-time rate based on 13,807 flights. The average delay is 71.3 minutes. The best recent month was Jan 2025 with 89% on-time.
What is the cancellation rate for AUS to MCO? ▼
Over the last 24 months, 1.2% of flights on this route were cancelled (62 of 5,333 flights) and 0.2% were diverted.
How far is the flight from AUS to MCO? ▼
The flight distance from Austin (AUS) to Orlando (MCO) is approximately 994 miles. This route is served by 34 carriers.
When is the best time to fly from AUS to MCO? ▼
The best recent month for on-time performance was Jan 2025 (89% on-time). The worst was May 2024 (66% on-time). Consider booking during months with historically better performance.

Airports on this route

AUS Airport

Austin
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 AUS–MCO data

AUS–MCO is mid-pack at 76.5% on-time; month and carrier mix move more than the corridor headline.

  • Compare AUS and MCO airport profiles: delay causes and top routes differ even on the same corridor. AUS airport
  • If your dates flex, September (82.2% on-time) beats July (69.5%) on this corridor. Seasonal chart
  • 4 other routes post a similar 76.5% 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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