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Route · CLT → MCO · 2020–2025 BTS data

Charlotte to Orlando

According to PlainFlights' route traffic ranking (BTS On-Time Performance total flights), CLT to MCO (Charlotte to Orlando) ranks #157 of 4927 tracked domestic routes by total flights (most flights = #1).

Data updated 2026-06-13

75.4%
On-time
-3.6 pts
vs US avg
75 min
Delay when late
27,975
Flights
#157 of 4927
Corpus placement

Cancelled

1.6%

Best Month

Jan 2025 87%

Worst Month

Jul 2025 51%

Distance

468 mi

Carriers

9

Monthly Performance

Recent 24 months of route data.

Period Flights Delayed Cancelled Diverted Carriers
Dec 2025 389 108 3 1 F9,NK,AA
Nov 2025 374 94 6 0 F9,NK,AA
Oct 2025 392 92 3 0 AA,F9,NK
Sep 2025 336 75 2 0 NK,F9,AA
Aug 2025 398 169 2 3 AA,F9,NK
Jul 2025 401 197 9 2 AA,NK,F9
Jun 2025 399 178 8 2 AA,F9,NK
May 2025 436 121 8 2 AA,NK,F9
Apr 2025 428 80 0 0 F9,NK,AA
Mar 2025 445 83 5 1 AA,F9,NK
Feb 2025 404 66 6 0 AA,F9,NK
Jan 2025 426 57 8 0 AA,F9,NK
Dec 2024 462 103 0 0 AA,F9,NK
Nov 2024 399 56 0 0 NK,F9,AA
Oct 2024 461 92 34 0 NK,F9,AA
Sep 2024 408 102 6 0 AA,F9,NK
Aug 2024 428 147 17 2 AA,F9,NK
Jul 2024 432 205 16 2 AA,F9,NK
Jun 2024 423 154 6 3 AA,F9,NK
May 2024 474 184 10 0 AA,F9,NK
Apr 2024 459 115 10 0 AA,F9,NK
Mar 2024 495 167 4 0 AA,F9,NK
Feb 2024 480 98 0 0 AA,F9,NK
Jan 2024 498 143 5 0 AA,F9,NK

CLT–MCO seasonal on-time pattern

Best: November (82.3%) · weakest: July (60.0%)

55%60%65%70%75%80%85% JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec 76.6%

Strongest calendar month

November

82.3% on-time · ~386 flights/mo

Busiest calendar month

March

~428 flights/mo avg

Weakest calendar month

July

60.0% on-time · ~392 flights/mo

Cancellation Rate

1.6%

168 of 10,247 flights

Diversion Rate

0.2%

18 of 10,247 flights

Explore origin & destination

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

CLT - Charlotte

Full on-time, delay-cause, and seasonal performance for Charlotte, NC.

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

Compare CLT vs MCO

Origin-hub reliability standing

Mid-pack among CLT departures

From CLT, this corridor sits with 116 other 75–85% on-time routes out of 129 tracked departures, not the hub's reliability leaders (5 at ≥85%) and not the softest ( 8 below 75%). Destination: Orlando · fleet on-time rank #4400 of 4927.

What the Data Says About CLT to MCO

The Charlotte to Orlando corridor (CLT to MCO) posts a 75.4% on-time rate on the lower edge of the average band, based on 27,975 tracked flights. Late flights run 75.4 minutes behind on average. 9 carriers cover the 468-mile route; over the last 24 months, 168 of 10,247 flights were cancelled (1.6%) and 0.2% diverted.

The monthly split is wide on this route: Jan 2025 posted the strongest performance at 87% on-time, while Jul 2025 came in at just 51% - a 36-point swing worth factoring into travel timing.

On the multi-year calendar, CLT–MCO peaks in November at 82.3% on-time while March carries the heaviest traffic (~428 flights per month) ; the softest month is July at 60.0%, a 22.3-point swing that repeats because the corridor's weather and holiday mix stays stable year to year.

Frequently Asked Questions

Where does CLT to MCO rank among US routes by traffic? ▼
According to PlainFlights' route traffic ranking, CLT to MCO ranks #157 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 CLT to MCO? ▼
Flights from Charlotte to Orlando have a 75.4% on-time rate based on 27,975 flights. The average delay is 75.4 minutes. The best recent month was Jan 2025 with 87% on-time.
What is the cancellation rate for CLT to MCO? ▼
Over the last 24 months, 1.6% of flights on this route were cancelled (168 of 10,247 flights) and 0.2% were diverted.
How far is the flight from CLT to MCO? ▼
The flight distance from Charlotte (CLT) to Orlando (MCO) is approximately 468 miles. This route is served by 9 carriers.
When is the best time to fly from CLT to MCO? ▼
The best recent month for on-time performance was Jan 2025 (87% on-time). The worst was Jul 2025 (51% on-time). Consider booking during months with historically better performance.

Airports on this route

CLT Airport

Charlotte
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 CLT–MCO data

CLT–MCO is mid-pack at 75.4% on-time; month and carrier mix move more than the corridor headline.

  • Compare CLT and MCO airport profiles: delay causes and top routes differ even on the same corridor. CLT airport
  • If your dates flex, November (82.3% on-time) beats July (60.0%) on this corridor. Seasonal chart
  • 4 other routes post a similar 75.4% 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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