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Route · BWI → MCO · 2020–2025 BTS data

Baltimore to Orlando

According to PlainFlights' route traffic ranking (BTS On-Time Performance total flights), BWI to MCO (Baltimore to Orlando) ranks #140 of 4927 tracked domestic routes by total flights (most flights = #1).

Data updated 2026-06-13

76.2%
On-time
-2.8 pts
vs US avg
71 min
Delay when late
29,050
Flights
#140 of 4927
Corpus placement

Cancelled

1.9%

Best Month

Oct 2024 90%

Worst Month

Jul 2024 64%

Distance

787 mi

Carriers

5

Monthly Performance

Recent 24 months of route data.

Period Flights Delayed Cancelled Diverted Carriers
Dec 2025 420 134 6 0 WN,F9,NK
Nov 2025 414 73 10 1 F9,NK,WN
Oct 2025 363 70 2 1 WN,F9,NK
Sep 2025 342 44 2 1 WN,NK,F9
Aug 2025 362 117 2 5 WN,F9,NK
Jul 2025 419 139 19 3 NK,WN,F9
Jun 2025 396 125 11 1 NK,WN,F9
May 2025 432 130 3 7 NK,WN,F9
Apr 2025 470 88 2 1 F9,NK,WN
Mar 2025 468 90 12 1 WN,F9,NK
Feb 2025 402 78 2 0 WN,F9,NK
Jan 2025 417 65 17 0 WN,F9,NK
Dec 2024 425 86 2 0 F9,NK,WN
Nov 2024 414 48 1 0 NK,WN,F9
Oct 2024 413 41 36 0 WN,NK,F9
Sep 2024 394 62 1 2 WN,F9,NK
Aug 2024 450 143 17 1 F9,NK,WN
Jul 2024 453 161 11 1 F9,NK,WN
Jun 2024 445 130 8 0 F9,NK,WN
May 2024 454 122 6 2 F9,NK,WN
Apr 2024 469 111 7 1 F9,NK,WN
Mar 2024 507 165 9 1 F9,NK,WN
Feb 2024 459 64 2 0 F9,NK,WN
Jan 2024 496 144 12 0 F9,NK,WN

BWI–MCO seasonal on-time pattern

Best: October (82.4%) · weakest: July (66.4%)

65%70%75%80%85% JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec 76.2%

Strongest calendar month

October

82.4% on-time · ~393 flights/mo

Busiest calendar month

March

~442 flights/mo avg

Weakest calendar month

July

66.4% on-time · ~422 flights/mo

Cancellation Rate

1.9%

200 of 10,284 flights

Diversion Rate

0.3%

29 of 10,284 flights

Explore origin & destination

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

BWI - Baltimore

Full on-time, delay-cause, and seasonal performance for Baltimore, MD.

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

Compare BWI vs MCO

Origin-hub reliability standing

Mid-pack among BWI departures

From BWI, this corridor sits with 53 other 75–85% on-time routes out of 64 tracked departures, not the hub's reliability leaders (0 at ≥85%) and not the softest ( 11 below 75%). Destination: Orlando · fleet on-time rank #4260 of 4927.

What the Data Says About BWI to MCO

The Baltimore to Orlando corridor (BWI to MCO) posts a 76.2% on-time rate on the lower edge of the average band, based on 29,050 tracked flights. Late flights run 70.8 minutes behind on average. 5 carriers cover the 787-mile route; over the last 24 months, 200 of 10,284 flights were cancelled (1.9%) and 0.3% diverted.

The monthly split is wide on this route: Oct 2024 posted the strongest performance at 90% on-time, while Jul 2024 came in at just 64% - a 26-point swing worth factoring into travel timing.

On the multi-year calendar, BWI–MCO peaks in October at 82.4% on-time while March carries the heaviest traffic (~442 flights per month) ; the softest month is July at 66.4%, a 16.0-point swing that repeats because the corridor's weather and holiday mix stays stable year to year.

Frequently Asked Questions

Where does BWI to MCO rank among US routes by traffic? ▼
According to PlainFlights' route traffic ranking, BWI to MCO ranks #140 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 BWI to MCO? ▼
Flights from Baltimore to Orlando have a 76.2% on-time rate based on 29,050 flights. The average delay is 70.8 minutes. The best recent month was Oct 2024 with 90% on-time.
What is the cancellation rate for BWI to MCO? ▼
Over the last 24 months, 1.9% of flights on this route were cancelled (200 of 10,284 flights) and 0.3% were diverted.
How far is the flight from BWI to MCO? ▼
The flight distance from Baltimore (BWI) to Orlando (MCO) is approximately 787 miles. This route is served by 5 carriers.
When is the best time to fly from BWI to MCO? ▼
The best recent month for on-time performance was Oct 2024 (90% on-time). The worst was Jul 2024 (64% on-time). Consider booking during months with historically better performance.

Airports on this route

BWI Airport

Baltimore
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 BWI–MCO data

BWI–MCO is mid-pack at 76.2% on-time; month and carrier mix move more than the corridor headline.

  • Compare BWI and MCO airport profiles: delay causes and top routes differ even on the same corridor. BWI airport
  • If your dates flex, October (82.4% on-time) beats July (66.4%) on this corridor. Seasonal chart
  • 4 other routes post a similar 76.2% 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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