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Route · BDL → MCO · 2020–2025 BTS data

Hartford to Orlando

According to PlainFlights' route traffic ranking (BTS On-Time Performance total flights), BDL to MCO (Hartford to Orlando) ranks #951 of 4927 tracked domestic routes by total flights (most flights = #1).

Data updated 2026-06-13

74.8%
On-time
-4.2 pts
vs US avg
80 min
Delay when late
11,640
Flights
#951 of 4927
Corpus placement

Cancelled

1.1%

Best Month

Sep 2024 95%

Worst Month

Dec 2025 59%

Distance

1,050 mi

Carriers

21

Monthly Performance

Recent 24 months of route data.

Period Flights Delayed Cancelled Diverted Carriers
Dec 2025 172 71 0 0 B6,WN,F9
Nov 2025 177 32 2 0 F9,B6,WN
Oct 2025 132 30 1 0 B6,WN,F9
Sep 2025 88 5 0 0 WN,F9,B6
Aug 2025 168 41 1 2 WN,F9,NK,B6
Jul 2025 142 43 1 2 B6,WN,F9
Jun 2025 142 33 1 2 B6,WN,F9
May 2025 163 38 0 4 B6,WN,F9,NK
Apr 2025 231 36 1 2 F9,NK,WN,B6
Mar 2025 187 31 2 0 B6,WN,F9
Feb 2025 177 43 4 1 B6,WN,F9
Jan 2025 161 42 2 0 B6,WN,F9
Dec 2024 180 43 0 0 B6,F9,WN
Nov 2024 157 13 0 0 B6,NK,WN,F9
Oct 2024 145 10 11 0 WN,NK,F9,B6
Sep 2024 106 5 0 0 WN,B6,F9,NK
Aug 2024 161 47 3 3 B6,F9,NK,WN
Jul 2024 130 41 1 0 B6,F9,WN
Jun 2024 130 40 2 1 B6,F9,WN
May 2024 159 40 2 1 B6,F9,NK,WN
Apr 2024 215 44 1 1 B6,F9,NK,WN
Mar 2024 185 68 3 0 B6,F9,WN
Feb 2024 167 43 0 0 B6,F9,WN
Jan 2024 153 46 4 1 B6,F9,WN

BDL–MCO seasonal on-time pattern

Best: October (81.4%) · weakest: July (68.3%)

65%70%75%80%85% JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec 72%

Strongest calendar month

October

81.4% on-time · ~149 flights/mo

Busiest calendar month

April

~206 flights/mo avg

Weakest calendar month

July

68.3% on-time · ~157 flights/mo

Cancellation Rate

1.1%

42 of 3,828 flights

Diversion Rate

0.5%

20 of 3,828 flights

Explore origin & destination

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

BDL - Hartford

Full on-time, delay-cause, and seasonal performance for Hartford, CT.

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

Compare BDL vs MCO

Origin-hub reliability standing

Softer reliability from BDL

Among 22 routes leaving BDL, only 2 (including this one) clear below 75% on-time, while 7 stay ≥85% and 13 sit mid-band. Travelers comparing BDL options should weigh this 74.8% print against those peers · fleet on-time rank #4497 of 4927.

What the Data Says About BDL to MCO

On-time performance on the BDL to MCO pairing (Hartford to Orlando) trails a chunk of the network: 74.8% of 11,640 tracked flights arrived on schedule, with a 79.7-minute average delay on the ones that ran late. The route spans about 1,050 miles across 21 carriers. Cancellations over the trailing 24 months hit 1.1% (42 of 3,828 flights), with 0.5% diverted.

The monthly split is wide on this route: Sep 2024 posted the strongest performance at 95% on-time, while Dec 2025 came in at just 59% - a 37-point swing worth factoring into travel timing.

On the multi-year calendar, BDL–MCO peaks in October at 81.4% on-time while April carries the heaviest traffic (~206 flights per month) ; the softest month is July at 68.3%, a 13.1-point swing that repeats because the corridor's weather and holiday mix stays stable year to year.

Frequently Asked Questions

Where does BDL to MCO rank among US routes by traffic? ▼
According to PlainFlights' route traffic ranking, BDL to MCO ranks #951 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 BDL to MCO? ▼
Flights from Hartford to Orlando have a 74.8% on-time rate based on 11,640 flights. The average delay is 79.7 minutes. The best recent month was Sep 2024 with 95% on-time.
What is the cancellation rate for BDL to MCO? ▼
Over the last 24 months, 1.1% of flights on this route were cancelled (42 of 3,828 flights) and 0.5% were diverted.
How far is the flight from BDL to MCO? ▼
The flight distance from Hartford (BDL) to Orlando (MCO) is approximately 1,050 miles. This route is served by 21 carriers.
When is the best time to fly from BDL to MCO? ▼
The best recent month for on-time performance was Sep 2024 (95% on-time). The worst was Dec 2025 (59% on-time). Consider booking during months with historically better performance.

Airports on this route

BDL Airport

Hartford
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 BDL–MCO data

BDL–MCO sits 4.2 pts below the national 79% average; check the seasonal chart and airport profiles before treating the headline as typical.

  • Compare BDL and MCO airport profiles: delay causes and top routes differ even on the same corridor. BDL airport
  • If your dates flex, October (81.4% on-time) beats July (68.3%) on this corridor. Seasonal chart
  • 4 other routes post a similar 74.8% 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

Every figure on PlainFlights is rendered directly from BTS On-Time Performance data, no number is typed in by an editor. This page aggregates this specific route's on-time performance and monthly trend, live from the dataset. See our editorial standards & corrections policy, the methodology behind these numbers, or report a data error.