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Route · BUF → MCO · 2020–2025 BTS data

Buffalo to Orlando

According to PlainFlights' route traffic ranking (BTS On-Time Performance total flights), BUF to MCO (Buffalo to Orlando) ranks #1381 of 4927 tracked domestic routes by total flights (most flights = #1).

Data updated 2026-06-13

79.4%
On-time
+0.4 pts
vs US avg
77 min
Delay when late
8,743
Flights
#1381 of 4927
Corpus placement

Cancelled

1.3%

Best Month

Apr 2025 95%

Worst Month

Dec 2025 62%

Distance

1,011 mi

Carriers

8

Monthly Performance

Recent 24 months of route data.

Period Flights Delayed Cancelled Diverted Carriers
Dec 2025 175 67 6 0 B6,WN,F9
Nov 2025 159 34 1 0 F9,B6,WN
Oct 2025 135 15 0 1 B6,WN,F9
Sep 2025 118 21 0 0 WN,F9,B6
Aug 2025 151 35 0 5 WN,F9,B6
Jul 2025 117 27 0 2 B6,WN,F9
Jun 2025 113 20 1 0 B6,WN,F9
May 2025 184 29 0 2 B6,WN,F9
Apr 2025 207 11 1 1 F9,WN,B6
Mar 2025 212 33 1 0 B6,WN,F9
Feb 2025 179 46 0 0 B6,WN,F9
Jan 2025 173 34 1 0 B6,WN,F9
Dec 2024 162 40 0 0 B6,F9,WN
Nov 2024 133 10 0 0 B6,WN,F9
Oct 2024 120 15 10 0 WN,F9,B6
Sep 2024 125 19 0 0 WN,B6,F9
Aug 2024 131 25 1 0 B6,F9,WN
Jul 2024 91 20 1 0 B6,F9,WN
Jun 2024 98 17 0 0 B6,F9,WN
May 2024 143 30 1 2 B6,F9,WN
Apr 2024 156 28 2 0 B6,F9,WN
Mar 2024 194 49 3 0 B6,F9,WN
Feb 2024 153 27 0 0 B6,F9,WN
Jan 2024 144 42 18 1 B6,F9,WN

BUF–MCO seasonal on-time pattern

Best: November (86.2%) · weakest: July (71.2%)

70%75%80%85%90% JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec 74.7%

Strongest calendar month

November

86.2% on-time · ~124 flights/mo

Busiest calendar month

March

~166 flights/mo avg

Weakest calendar month

July

71.2% on-time · ~97 flights/mo

Cancellation Rate

1.3%

47 of 3,573 flights

Diversion Rate

0.4%

14 of 3,573 flights

Explore origin & destination

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

BUF - Buffalo

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

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

Compare BUF vs MCO

Origin-hub reliability standing

Mid-pack among BUF departures

From BUF, this corridor sits with 12 other 75–85% on-time routes out of 19 tracked departures, not the hub's reliability leaders (6 at ≥85%) and not the softest ( 1 below 75%). Destination: Orlando · fleet on-time rank #3361 of 4927.

What the Data Says About BUF to MCO

8,743 tracked flights put the BUF to MCO pairing (Buffalo to Orlando) at a 79.4% on-time rate, squarely in line with the wider network. Delays that do occur run 77.2 minutes on average. Across the 1,011-mile route and its 8 carriers, the trailing 24 months show 1.3% cancelled and 0.4% diverted (3,573 flights sampled).

The monthly split is wide on this route: Apr 2025 posted the strongest performance at 95% on-time, while Dec 2025 came in at just 62% - a 33-point swing worth factoring into travel timing.

On the multi-year calendar, BUF–MCO peaks in November at 86.2% on-time while March carries the heaviest traffic (~166 flights per month) ; the softest month is July at 71.2%, a 15.0-point swing that repeats because the corridor's weather and holiday mix stays stable year to year.

Frequently Asked Questions

Where does BUF to MCO rank among US routes by traffic? ▼
According to PlainFlights' route traffic ranking, BUF to MCO ranks #1381 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 BUF to MCO? ▼
Flights from Buffalo to Orlando have a 79.4% on-time rate based on 8,743 flights. The average delay is 77.2 minutes. The best recent month was Apr 2025 with 95% on-time.
What is the cancellation rate for BUF to MCO? ▼
Over the last 24 months, 1.3% of flights on this route were cancelled (47 of 3,573 flights) and 0.4% were diverted.
How far is the flight from BUF to MCO? ▼
The flight distance from Buffalo (BUF) to Orlando (MCO) is approximately 1,011 miles. This route is served by 8 carriers.
When is the best time to fly from BUF to MCO? ▼
The best recent month for on-time performance was Apr 2025 (95% on-time). The worst was Dec 2025 (62% on-time). Consider booking during months with historically better performance.

Airports on this route

BUF Airport

Buffalo
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 BUF–MCO data

BUF–MCO is mid-pack at 79.4% on-time; month and carrier mix move more than the corridor headline.

  • Compare BUF and MCO airport profiles: delay causes and top routes differ even on the same corridor. BUF airport
  • If your dates flex, November (86.2% on-time) beats July (71.2%) on this corridor. Seasonal chart
  • 4 other routes post a similar 79.4% 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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