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Route · FLL → MCO · 2020–2025 BTS data

Fort Lauderdale to Orlando

The FLL–MCO corridor (Fort Lauderdale, FL → Orlando, FL) runs behind the national average, served by 4 carriers across roughly 177 miles.

Data updated 2026-06-13

76.3%
On-time
-2.7 pts
vs US avg
72 min
Delay when late
8,281
Flights

Cancelled

1.0%

Best Month

Nov 2024 98%

Worst Month

Mar 2024 58%

Distance

177 mi

Carriers

4

Monthly Performance

Recent 24 months of route data.

Period Flights Delayed Cancelled Diverted Carriers
Dec 2025 146 35 0 1 WN,NK
Nov 2025 119 12 6 0 NK,WN
Oct 2025 121 13 1 0 WN,NK
Sep 2025 120 11 0 0 WN,NK
Aug 2025 119 29 0 0 WN,NK
Jul 2025 93 17 0 0 NK,WN
Jun 2025 90 17 0 0 WN,NK
May 2025 92 18 0 1 NK,WN
Apr 2025 90 12 0 0 NK,WN
Mar 2025 93 6 0 0 WN,NK
Feb 2025 84 11 0 0 WN,NK
Jan 2025 92 6 0 0 WN,NK
Dec 2024 93 22 1 0 NK,WN
Nov 2024 92 2 0 0 NK,WN
Oct 2024 92 4 9 0 WN,NK
Sep 2024 90 9 0 0 WN,NK
Aug 2024 97 28 1 0 NK,WN
Jul 2024 118 47 1 0 NK,WN
Jun 2024 114 40 4 0 NK,WN
May 2024 121 49 1 0 NK,WN
Apr 2024 116 20 1 0 NK,WN
Mar 2024 119 50 0 0 NK,WN
Feb 2024 112 38 0 0 NK,WN
Jan 2024 123 48 0 0 NK,WN

Cancellation Rate

1.0%

25 of 2,546 flights

Diversion Rate

0.1%

2 of 2,546 flights

What the Data Says About FLL to MCO

The Fort Lauderdale to Orlando corridor (FLL to MCO) posts a 76.3% on-time rate on the lower edge of the average band, based on 8,281 tracked flights. Late flights run 72.3 minutes behind on average. 4 carriers cover the 177-mile route; over the last 24 months, 25 of 2,546 flights were cancelled (1.0%) and 0.1% diverted.

The monthly split is wide on this route: Nov 2024 posted the strongest performance at 98% on-time, while Mar 2024 came in at just 58% - a 40-point swing worth factoring into travel timing.

Frequently Asked Questions

How often are flights delayed from FLL to MCO?
Flights from Fort Lauderdale to Orlando have a 76.3% on-time rate based on 8,281 flights. The average delay is 72.3 minutes. The best recent month was Nov 2024 with 98% on-time.
What is the cancellation rate for FLL to MCO?
Over the last 24 months, 1.0% of flights on this route were cancelled (25 of 2,546 flights) and 0.1% were diverted.
How far is the flight from FLL to MCO?
The flight distance from Fort Lauderdale (FLL) to Orlando (MCO) is approximately 177 miles. This route is served by 4 carriers.
When is the best time to fly from FLL to MCO?
The best recent month for on-time performance was Nov 2024 (98% on-time). The worst was Mar 2024 (58% on-time). Consider booking during months with historically better performance.

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Data source

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

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 Editorial

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