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Route · EWR → MCO · 2020–2025 BTS data

Newark to Orlando

According to PlainFlights' route traffic ranking (BTS On-Time Performance total flights), EWR to MCO (Newark to Orlando) ranks #46 of 4927 tracked domestic routes by total flights (most flights = #1).

Data updated 2026-06-13

75.6%
On-time
-3.4 pts
vs US avg
80 min
Delay when late
37,486
Flights
#46 of 4927
Corpus placement

Cancelled

2.5%

Best Month

Oct 2024 86%

Worst Month

May 2025 63%

Distance

937 mi

Carriers

17

Monthly Performance

Recent 24 months of route data.

Period Flights Delayed Cancelled Diverted Carriers
Dec 2025 607 178 11 1 B6,NK,UA
Nov 2025 609 135 37 2 UA,NK,B6
Oct 2025 540 152 4 3 B6,UA,NK
Sep 2025 499 77 5 0 UA,NK,B6
Aug 2025 511 159 4 6 NK,UA,B6
Jul 2025 481 152 26 3 B6,NK,UA
Jun 2025 440 121 6 1 B6,UA,NK
May 2025 510 191 20 5 B6,NK,UA
Apr 2025 565 124 5 1 NK,UA,B6
Mar 2025 621 112 5 0 B6,NK,UA
Feb 2025 561 114 8 1 B6,UA,NK
Jan 2025 635 127 7 0 B6,UA,NK
Dec 2024 639 167 3 0 B6,NK,UA
Nov 2024 589 105 3 0 UA,B6,NK
Oct 2024 472 66 35 0 UA,NK,B6
Sep 2024 417 61 0 1 NK,UA,B6
Aug 2024 454 112 41 4 B6,NK,UA
Jul 2024 481 158 21 3 B6,NK,UA
Jun 2024 477 113 15 1 B6,NK,UA
May 2024 585 141 9 3 B6,NK,UA
Apr 2024 629 123 9 1 B6,NK,UA
Mar 2024 626 169 8 0 B6,NK,UA
Feb 2024 575 99 5 1 B6,NK,UA
Jan 2024 619 146 46 0 B6,NK,UA

EWR–MCO seasonal on-time pattern

Best: October (81.7%) · weakest: July (66.8%)

65%70%75%80%85% JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec 73.5%

Strongest calendar month

October

81.7% on-time · ~507 flights/mo

Busiest calendar month

December

~611 flights/mo avg

Weakest calendar month

July

66.8% on-time · ~479 flights/mo

Cancellation Rate

2.5%

333 of 13,142 flights

Diversion Rate

0.3%

37 of 13,142 flights

Origin-hub reliability standing

Mid-pack among EWR departures

From EWR, this corridor sits with 60 other 75–85% on-time routes out of 74 tracked departures, not the hub's reliability leaders (5 at ≥85%) and not the softest ( 9 below 75%). Destination: Orlando · fleet on-time rank #4376 of 4927.

What the Data Says About EWR to MCO

The Newark to Orlando corridor (EWR to MCO) posts a 75.6% on-time rate on the lower edge of the average band, based on 37,486 tracked flights. Late flights run 80.2 minutes behind on average. 17 carriers cover the 937-mile route; over the last 24 months, 333 of 13,142 flights were cancelled (2.5%) and 0.3% diverted.

The monthly split is wide on this route: Oct 2024 posted the strongest performance at 86% on-time, while May 2025 came in at just 63% - a 24-point swing worth factoring into travel timing.

On the multi-year calendar, EWR–MCO peaks in October at 81.7% on-time while December carries the heaviest traffic (~611 flights per month) ; the softest month is July at 66.8%, a 14.9-point swing that repeats because the corridor's weather and holiday mix stays stable year to year.

Frequently Asked Questions

Where does EWR to MCO rank among US routes by traffic?
According to PlainFlights' route traffic ranking, EWR to MCO ranks #46 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 EWR to MCO?
Flights from Newark to Orlando have a 75.6% on-time rate based on 37,486 flights. The average delay is 80.2 minutes. The best recent month was Oct 2024 with 86% on-time.
What is the cancellation rate for EWR to MCO?
Over the last 24 months, 2.5% of flights on this route were cancelled (333 of 13,142 flights) and 0.3% were diverted.
How far is the flight from EWR to MCO?
The flight distance from Newark (EWR) to Orlando (MCO) is approximately 937 miles. This route is served by 17 carriers.
When is the best time to fly from EWR to MCO?
The best recent month for on-time performance was Oct 2024 (86% on-time). The worst was May 2025 (63% on-time). Consider booking during months with historically better performance.

Airports on this route

Data source

Data Source: Bureau of Transportation Statistics (BTS), On-Time Performance Data. Statistics reflect cumulative performance across all available reporting periods.

Using EWR–MCO data

EWR–MCO is mid-pack at 75.6% on-time; month and carrier mix move more than the corridor headline.

  • Compare EWR and MCO airport profiles: delay causes and top routes differ even on the same corridor. EWR airport
  • If your dates flex, October (81.7% on-time) beats July (66.8%) on this corridor. Seasonal chart
  • 4 other routes post a similar 75.6% 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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