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Route · CMH → MCO · 2020–2025 BTS data

Columbus to Orlando

According to PlainFlights' route traffic ranking (BTS On-Time Performance total flights), CMH to MCO (Columbus to Orlando) ranks #961 of 4927 tracked domestic routes by total flights (most flights = #1).

Data updated 2026-06-13

81.2%
On-time
+2.2 pts
vs US avg
73 min
Delay when late
11,562
Flights
#961 of 4927
Corpus placement

Cancelled

1.3%

Best Month

Oct 2024 93%

Worst Month

Dec 2025 73%

Distance

802 mi

Carriers

10

Monthly Performance

Recent 24 months of route data.

Period Flights Delayed Cancelled Diverted Carriers
Dec 2025 194 52 1 0 YX,WN,F9,NK
Nov 2025 185 30 1 0 F9,NK,WN
Oct 2025 202 39 1 0 WN,F9,NK
Sep 2025 168 25 0 0 WN,NK,F9
Aug 2025 157 35 1 0 WN,F9,NK
Jul 2025 178 47 1 2 NK,WN,F9
Jun 2025 193 45 6 0 WN,F9,NK
May 2025 189 49 3 2 NK,WN,F9
Apr 2025 213 20 2 1 F9,NK,WN
Mar 2025 227 39 4 0 WN,F9,NK
Feb 2025 180 29 1 0 WN,F9,NK
Jan 2025 182 26 2 0 WN,F9,NK
Dec 2024 185 26 1 0 F9,NK,WN
Nov 2024 160 12 0 0 NK,WN,F9
Oct 2024 156 11 14 0 WN,NK
Sep 2024 128 24 0 0 WN,NK
Aug 2024 151 27 6 1 NK,WN
Jul 2024 188 44 5 4 NK,WN
Jun 2024 184 33 2 2 NK,WN
May 2024 189 44 1 2 NK,WN
Apr 2024 195 22 1 0 F9,NK,WN
Mar 2024 242 63 5 0 F9,NK,WN
Feb 2024 192 34 1 0 F9,NK,WN
Jan 2024 181 35 0 1 F9,NK,WN

CMH–MCO seasonal on-time pattern

Best: October (86.6%) · weakest: July (75.1%)

70%75%80%85%90% JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec 79.3%

Strongest calendar month

October

86.6% on-time · ~156 flights/mo

Busiest calendar month

March

~201 flights/mo avg

Weakest calendar month

July

75.1% on-time · ~167 flights/mo

Cancellation Rate

1.3%

59 of 4,419 flights

Diversion Rate

0.3%

15 of 4,419 flights

Explore origin & destination

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

CMH - Columbus

Full on-time, delay-cause, and seasonal performance for Columbus, OH.

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

Compare CMH vs MCO

Origin-hub reliability standing

Mid-pack among CMH departures

From CMH, this corridor sits with 19 other 75–85% on-time routes out of 33 tracked departures, not the hub's reliability leaders (13 at ≥85%) and not the softest ( 1 below 75%). Destination: Orlando · fleet on-time rank #2642 of 4927.

What the Data Says About CMH to MCO

11,562 tracked flights put the CMH to MCO pairing (Columbus to Orlando) at a 81.2% on-time rate, squarely in line with the wider network. Delays that do occur run 73.4 minutes on average. Across the 802-mile route and its 10 carriers, the trailing 24 months show 1.3% cancelled and 0.3% diverted (4,419 flights sampled).

The monthly split is wide on this route: Oct 2024 posted the strongest performance at 93% on-time, while Dec 2025 came in at just 73% - a 20-point swing worth factoring into travel timing.

On the multi-year calendar, CMH–MCO peaks in October at 86.6% on-time while March carries the heaviest traffic (~201 flights per month) ; the softest month is July at 75.1%, a 11.5-point swing that repeats because the corridor's weather and holiday mix stays stable year to year.

Frequently Asked Questions

Where does CMH to MCO rank among US routes by traffic? ▼
According to PlainFlights' route traffic ranking, CMH to MCO ranks #961 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 CMH to MCO? ▼
Flights from Columbus to Orlando have a 81.2% on-time rate based on 11,562 flights. The average delay is 73.4 minutes. The best recent month was Oct 2024 with 93% on-time.
What is the cancellation rate for CMH to MCO? ▼
Over the last 24 months, 1.3% of flights on this route were cancelled (59 of 4,419 flights) and 0.3% were diverted.
How far is the flight from CMH to MCO? ▼
The flight distance from Columbus (CMH) to Orlando (MCO) is approximately 802 miles. This route is served by 10 carriers.
When is the best time to fly from CMH to MCO? ▼
The best recent month for on-time performance was Oct 2024 (93% on-time). The worst was Dec 2025 (73% on-time). Consider booking during months with historically better performance.

Airports on this route

CMH Airport

Columbus
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 CMH–MCO data

CMH–MCO is mid-pack at 81.2% on-time; month and carrier mix move more than the corridor headline.

  • Compare CMH and MCO airport profiles: delay causes and top routes differ even on the same corridor. CMH airport
  • If your dates flex, October (86.6% on-time) beats July (75.1%) on this corridor. Seasonal chart
  • 4 other routes post a similar 81.2% 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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